Women in Music Trivia

1. Which London-born lady sang the soundtrack to the James Bond film "Skyfall"?

From Quiz Music Making Ladies

Answer: Adele

Adele sang the theme song for Skyfall. Her first four albums were "19", "21", "25" and "30". These were her ages at the time she recorded the albums. Duffy was born in Wales and only released two albums before quitting music. Leona Lewis won "X Factor" in the UK and has released songs such as "Bleeding Love". Dua Lipa's first album was "Dua Lipa", in 2017.

From Quiz Guess the Woman in Music 2

Answer: St.Vincent

From her 2017 song 'New York'. St.Vincent, born Annie Clark, has said of 'New York': "It's taken me 25 years of writing songs, but I feel like it's the first song I wrote where I was like, "This could be like someone's favorite song." Like, I get it. I get it now."

From Quiz Guess the Woman in Music

Answer: Mitski

From the song 'Nobody'. Mitski says she wrote this song while staying in Vietnam for a while, as her own form of personal catharsis.

From Quiz Silver Tongued Sirens (Top Female Vocalists)

Answer: Aretha Franklin

Aretha Louise Franklin was born in Memphis, Tennessee in 1942. She was dubbed "The Queen of Soul". By the age of five her family had moved to Detroit, Michigan. Aretha died of pancreatic cancer in 2018 at the age of 76. The sample song was "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman".

From Quiz Lady Songs That Aren't Actually Lady Songs

Answer: Girls Just Wanna Have Fun

Cyndi Lauper's iconic 1983 hit was actually written by a man. Robert Hazard wrote is as a punk rock song from a man's point of view and released his version in 1979. Cyndi Lauper then covered the song, and although she sang the sang lyrics, she turned it into a pop song, giving the song a completely different feel. Lauper's version charted in the top ten in over 20 charts around the world. Many people view it as one of the best feminist anthems of all-time, having no idea it was written by a man.

From Quiz "Blue-eyed Soul" Sisters

Answer: "What Have I Done to Deserve This"

"What Have I Done to Deserve This" was featured on the 1987 Pet Shop Boys album entitled "Actually". Springfield also appears in the music video sporting auburn hair. "Son of a Preacher Man" is on Springfield's 1968 album "Dusty in Memphis". "Wishing and Hopin'" was released in 1964 on the album "A Girl Called Dusty". "You Don't Have to Say You Love Me" is one of Springfield's most successful songs and was released in 1966. Dusty Springfield was born in West Hampstead, England and was known for her bouffant hair, long evening gowns and heavy makeup. She was strongly influenced by R & B music. Springfield once hosted a TV program that showcased Motown acts such as the Supremes and Martha and the Vandellas.

From Quiz Talented Musical Ladies

Answer: Janis Joplin

Janis Joplin was a rock star in the 1960's. She had a powerful, angry singing voice. She is famous mostly for cover songs like "Me and Bobby McGee,""Piece of My Heart" and "Cry Baby." Most of her cover songs became more popular than their original counterparts. She also wrote the song "Move Over" which was covered by glam rock bands Slade and Cinderella. She died at age 27 in 1970, around the same time as other rock stars such as Brian Jones, Jimi Hendrix, and Jim Morrison who also died at age 27. This is what made people start the "27" club for significant musicians at who died at 27.

From Quiz Women Singers: 1960s, 70s, 80s

Answer: The Supremes

The Supremes (originally known as the Primettes) were Diana Ross, Mary Wilson and Florence Ballard. They were discovered by Berry Gordy, Jr., the founder of Detroit's Motown Records, and they recorded on that label. They electrified audiences across North America and the rest of the world, with their glamorous evening gowns, above-the-elbow gloves, and synchronized choreography moves, not to mention their beautiful voices. Some of their biggest hits were "Stop! In The Name of Love", "Come See About Me", "Baby Love' and later "Love Child" and "I'm Living In Shame".

From Quiz Women Who Play Well With Others

Answer: Dolly Parton

Dolly Parton has been involved in music almost her entire life. She got her first guitar when she was eight years old, performed on local radio and television programs when she was ten, and appeared on the Grand Ole Opry when she was thirteen. She said of her experience, "It was a thrill beyond compare". Then added, "I got an encore. I know it wasn't because I was good, it was because I was little".

From Quiz Taming the Shrew

Answer: Fun

"Girls Just Want to Have Fun" was written and recorded from the male point of view in 1979 by Robert Hazard, but it was American artist Cyndi Lauper who made it a Grammy winner, Best Pop Vocal Performance winner, and worldwide hit. It was Lauper's first major single as a solo artist (On "She's So Unusual"). Her low budget video also scored big, and the song has been covered by some 30 other artists. The point? "Girls just want to have fun. That's all they really want".

From Quiz Strong Enough For A Man, But Made By A Woman

Answer: Ann Wilson

If there was a Mount Rushmore of female rock voices, Ann's would be front and center. It would be the George Washington. An interesting tidbit of trivia about Ann is that the magazine "Hit Parader" named her as one of the top heavy metal vocalists of all time. That is how good her voice is. She, nor her band, Heart, were ever metal, yet she was put on the list.

From Quiz From Angelica to the Zutons

Answer: Kat Bjelland

Angelica were an all-female four piece from Lancaster, consisting of Holly Ross (vocals and guitar), Claire Windsor (guitar), Bridget Colton (vocals and bass), and Rachel Parsons (drums). Kat Bjelland, who they met during Ladyfest, produced 'The Seven Year Itch', and also sang on 'Golden Apples'. (If I'd said Babes In Toyland, it would have been a giveaway!) Kankurette recommends: 'You Fake It / You Make It' (from the album 'The End of a Beautiful Career', 2000).

From Quiz Wuthering Heights 2: Even Higher

Answer: Aretha Franklin

The song was written by the Eurythmics (Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart) and had originally been intended as a rock duet with Tina Turner. When Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin stepped in, a feminist anthem was born!

From Quiz Cold as Fire, Hot as Ice

Answer: Britney Spears

Britney Spears, born in 1981, started performing at the age of three but was initially rejected from the Mickey Mouse Club for being too young. She enrolled in the Professional Performing Arts School in New York. After a series of TV commercials she made it into the Mickey Mouse Club at the second attempt. She commenced her musical career in 1997 and success followed very quickly, with her first album 'Baby One More Time' debuting at number one on the US charts and going double platinum after only one month. The lyric 'Cause I'm cold as fire, baby, hot as ice' came from the song 'Cold as Fire' on the 'Blackout' album released in October 2007.

From Quiz Pop Divas

Answer: Whitney Houston

This famous ballad was originally a hit for Dolly Parton.

From Quiz Oldies Lyrics: Women in Song

Answer: Diana

"I'm so young and you're so old ...". Paul Anka was the singer (early in his career). "Honeycomb" was by Jimmy Rodgers, "Peggy Sue" was by Buddy Holly, "Sherry" was by the Four Seasons.

From Quiz Divas To Remember Part II

Answer: Janet Jackson

Janet Jackson is one of the few selected for MTV Icon.

From Quiz Divas To Remember

Answer: Faith Hill

From the great album by Faith Hill entitled "Cry".

From Quiz Sing it, Ladies!

Answer: Julie Driscoll

Ms. Driscoll was the singer for a group called "Brian Auger's Trinity' and later had a solo career. She was considered one of the best singers of her time.

From Quiz Who's That Lady ?

Answer: Lois Malone

"The Ballad Of Lois Malone" is from the Atlanta Rhythm Section's 1976 album "Champagne Jam". Miss Atlanta Lively was the World Championship Wrestling "valet" [Ronnie Garvin in drag] that teamed with "Boogie Woogie Man" Jimmy Valiant against Jim Cornette and the Midnight Express at Starrcade '85. Sandy Kane was the foul-mouthed aging stripper who made numerous appearances on Opie and Anthony's late, lamented WNEW-FM [NYC] radio show. "Delta Dawn" was a 1973 hit single for Helen Reddy.

From Quiz Female Vocalists And Their Lyrics

Answer: Nancy Sinatra

'These Boots are Made For Walkin'- by Nancy Sinatra

From Quiz Alternative Female Artists II

Answer: The Sundays

From 'Here's Where the Story Ends'

From Quiz Female Singers 2

Answer: Madonna

From Quiz Lillith Fair Lyrics

Answer: Indigo Girls

Closer to Fine

From Quiz Female Musicians, Lyrics 70s to 90s

Answer: Poe

'Angry Johnny'.

From Quiz General Music Quiz: Women

Answer: Dido

No struggling artist story {here;} she gave up decent money because she knew she could make it!

From Quiz Music Making Ladies

Answer: Dolly Parton

Dolly Parton achieved global success over a long career. Famous for her country music, she has also become well known for her body-enhancing surgery. She is also known for her philanthropy, particularly through her charity, the Dollywood Foundation. The song "9 to 5" is from the comedy film of the same name released in 1980. It reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in that year.

From Quiz Guess the Woman in Music 2

Answer: Nina Simone

This is from Nina Simone's version of 'Sinnerman'. 'Sinnerman' is a traditional African-Ameerican song with roots dating back to the turn of the century. Simone's epic ten minute long version is the most well-known.

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