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    Astronomy in Songs

    "Telstar" was a 1962 musical hit single for which British band? The Rockets' Songs of Space Team Quiz

      The Tornados. "Telstar" was the first single to reach the top of the US charts by a British band. The song was named after the satellite of the same name. Question submitted by Team Member TriviaGuy245.

    Complete the David Bowie album title: "The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the spiders from _____?" The Rockets' Songs of Space Team Quiz

      Mars. The concept album was released in 1972 and hit the top five in the UK, and only reached number 75 in the USA. Question submitted by Team Member Runaway_drive.

    Which musical artist released the song, "Life On Mars?"The Rockets' Songs of Space Team Quiz

      David Bowie. The song was featured on the album, "Hunky Dory," which was released as a single in 1973. The song reached the top five in the UK that same year. Question submitted by Team Member Runaway_drive.

    Which Elton John album spawned the hit "Rocket Man"?The Rockets' Songs of Space Team Quiz

      Honky Chateau. "Rocket Man," released in 1972, skyrocketed all the way into the top ten. Written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin, it was about a man who was an astronaut and was about to go into space and leave his family. Question submitted by Team Member TriviaGuy245.

    What band released an album called, "Dark Side of the Moon?" The Rockets' Songs of Space Team Quiz

      Pink Floyd. Pink Floyd released the album in 1973. It features such hits as, "The Great Gig in the sky" and "Money." Question submitted by Team Member Runaway_drive.

    Which classical composer wrote a piece of "space music" after discussing music and astronomy with William Herschel, the discoverer of Uranus? The Rockets' Songs of Space Team Quiz

      Franz Joseph Haydn. The piece is "The Creation," a choral and chamber orchestra arrangement, composed in 1798. In particular, Haydn may have been influenced by Herschel in his musical depiction of Chaos. Question submitted by Team Member rebekb.

    Which song from David Bowie's "Scary Monsters (And Super Creeps)" album, referenced Major Tom, the main character of his huge international hit, "Space Oddity?" The Rockets' Songs of Space Team Quiz

      Ashes To Ashes. The song was released in 1980 and reached the number one position on the UK music charts. Question submitted by Team Member ranbun.

    The song "Space (I Believe In)" appears on which Pixies album? The Rockets' Songs of Space Team Quiz

      Trompe le Monde. "Trompe le Monde" (1991) was the last of five studio albums released, to varying degrees of success, by Pixies, a Boston band. They were somewhat more popular on the European side of the Atlantic than in their hometown. Question submitted by Team Member foamy1haup.

    Which British rock group released the song, "Rocket" in 1989?The Rockets' Songs of Space Team Quiz

      Def Leppard. The song "Rocket" was from Def Leppard's "Hysteria" album. It reached the top 15 in the USA and was the seventh single released from that album. Question submitted by Team Member TriviaGuy245.

    What beings did the " _____ Hop" by The Ran-Dells in 1963?Spaced Out Singers and Songs

      Martian. "Martian Hop" by The Ran-Dells never charted in the UK but reached number 16 on the US pop chart in 1963. It was their only chart hit.

    Earth, Wind and Fire made a record with the same name as the biggest planet in our solar system, what was it?Spaced Out Singers and Songs

      Jupiter. "Jupiter" was the Earth, Wind and Fire record. It reached number 41 on the UK chart in 1978 but never charted on the US pop chart.

    The Crew-Cuts sang about an angel in 1955, from which planet?Spaced Out Singers and Songs

      Earth. The Crew-Cuts sang "Earth Angel" in 1955. It reached number four on the UK chart and number three on the US pop chart.

    What kind of extra terrestrial visitor living among us were The Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band singing about in 1968?Spaced Out Singers and Songs

      I'm The Urban Spaceman. The Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band sang "I'm The Urban Spaceman" in 1968. it reached number five on the UK chart but it never charted in the US (you don't know what you missed America). "Man On The Moon" was by R.E.M and reached number 18 on the UK chart in 1992. The song (a tribute to the late Andy Kaufman) reached number 30 on the US pop chart in 1993. "Starman" was by David Bowie and reached number ten on the UK chart in 1972, it only reached number 65 on the US pop chart. "Sun King" by the Cult reached number 39 on the UK chart in 1989, it never charted in the US.

    Which bright heavenly body was Kiki Dee singing about in 1981?Spaced Out Singers and Songs

      Star. Kiki Dee was singing "Star" in 1981. It reached number 13 on the UK chart, sadley it never charted in the US (one of her best records I thought). She had a number one on both charts in 1976 with "Don't Go Breaking My Heart", a duet with Elton John.

    The Marcels were singing about something much closer to home but how often do you see a blue one?Spaced Out Singers and Songs

      Moon. The Marcels were singing about a "Blue Moon" in 1961. It reached number one on the US pop chart and the UK chart. It was their only number one on both charts.

    Jimmy Clantons girlfriend reminded him of a planet in blue clothing in 1962 but which one?Spaced Out Singers and Songs

      Venus. Jimmy Clanton was singing about his "Venus In Blue Jeans" in 1962. It reached number seven on the US pop chart but did not chart in the UK. British singer Mark Wynter had the UK hit version which reached number four in 1962.

    Don Partridge was having his breakfast on which planet in 1969?Spaced Out Singers and Songs

      Pluto. Don Partridge was having his "Breakfast On Pluto" in 1969. It reached number 26 on the UK chart but it never charted in the US. Don Partridge was a one-man band busker before his three UK hits and then went back to busking afterwards.

    What planet did Duran Duran visit in 1981?Spaced Out Singers and Songs

      Earth. Duran Duran were on "Planet Earth" in 1981. It reached number 12 on the UK chart but it never charted in the US.

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