1. The song "Smells Like Teen Spirit" was a huge hit that was largely inspired by the song at number 500. Think of the opening riff heard in the Nirvana song and see if it makes you think of another famous song by the band Boston? More Than a Feeling Smokin' Foreplay/Long Time Hitch a Ride

2. The Bus Boys had a minor hit with a song titled "The Boys are Back in Town", but that's not the song found at number 499. That would be the song from a different band entirely. Can you name the band that released the song way back in 1976? Bad Company Thin Lizzy Blue Oyster Cult AC/DC

3. Tony Joe White is responsible for writing the song found at number 498. The song "Rainy Night in Georgia" found success in 1970, reaching number four on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Who was the singer of this song? Brook Benton Jerry Butler Ray Charles Joe South

4. "Buddy Holly" was a song about two nerdish characters who were often picked on by others. Obviously, the male character resembled the real Buddy Holly, but who did the female character have a resemblance to? Kelly Bundy Shirley Feeney Mary Tyler Moore Edna Garrett

5. The song at number 496 is by The Rolling Stones. The song appears on the "Some Girls" album, released in May of 1978. Which of these songs features the lyric: "Hey, what's the matter man? We're gonna come around 12 With some Puerto Rican girls that's just dying to meet you"? Beast of Burden Far Away Eyes Miss You Shattered

6. Berry Gordy and Smokey Robinson wrote the song "Shop Around" and immediately disagreed as to who should record the song. Berry thought it would best be sung by Smokey Robinson and The Miracles, but Robinson thought the song would best be sung by another Motown artist. The artist he wanted was the same guy who originally sang "Money (That's What I Want)". Do you remember who sang the song? Jackie Wilson Levi Stubbs Eddie Holland Barrett Strong

7. In 1973, The Eagles released their second album, "Desperado". The concept of the album was about the outlaws of the old west. Which member of The Eagles was responsible for singing the song found at number 494 on our chart? Glenn Frey Don Henley Randy Meisner Bernie Leadon

8. The song at number 493 is "Then He Kissed Me", a wonderful track produced by the great Phil Spector. Which girl group was responsible for this classic song? The Honeys The Crystals The Shirelles The Ronettes

9. The song featured at number 492 is from Jackson Browne. The song can best be described as the title track of the album that Browne released in 1977. The album featured all new material, but recorded live, a very unique concept even today. What is the name of the album, and song, I described? Running on Empty Lawyers in Love The Pretender Late for the Sky

10. The song at number 491 is Dusty Springfield's "You Don't Have to Say You Love Me". The song was inspired by a song she heard at a music festival in 1965. After convincing TV producer, Vicki Wickham, to have lyrics written for the song, Springfield created one of the greatest pop hits ever. What is the country of origin of the song that inspired "You Don't Have to Say You Love Me"? Irish French Italian German

11. This classic song by the Rolling Stones is one of their most controversial songs ever. The premise of the song is a Colonial era slave owner engaging in illicit relations with a young slave girl. The song also has other controversial incarnations because the title of the song is also Mexican slang for heroin. Can you name the song, found at position number 490 on our chart? Brown Sugar Wild Horses Ruby Tuesday Hot Stuff

12. Disco diva Gloria Gaynor had a huge hit in 1979 with "I Will Survive". The song was meant to be a personal testament to her overcoming personal adversities in her life; however, the disco market quickly pounced on the song and made it their anthem. Gay people quickly identified with the positive message of the song and adopted it as their anthem as well. The song found renewed success, particularly in Australia, when the song was featured in a movie about a couple of drag queens who sign on to perform in a variety show at a resort area in the Australian desert. Can you name this 1994 movie? Beauties Without a Cause The Velocity of Gary Fairest of Them All The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert

13. In 1975, the band Fleetwood Mac had a hit with the song "Rhiannon (Will You Ever Win)" from the album titled "Fleetwood Mac". Which description best describes who the title character of the song is? Rhiannon is a Catholic Saint of Dreams and Images Rhiannon is a Greek character who tempted the Gods of Olympus Rhiannon is the Roman Goddess of Water Rhiannon is the Celtic Goddess of Inspiration and the Moon

14. "Under the Boardwalk" was a huge hit for Atlantic Records. Released in June of 1964, which group recorded the song? The Coasters The Drifters The Dells The Four Tops

15. The song at number 486 is from The Smiths. The song features the lyrics: "I am the son and the heir of a shyness that is criminally vulgar" and "the heir to nothing in particular". Which song, from the "Meat is Murder" release provided these lyrics? What She Said I Want the One I Can't Have How Soon Is Now? Well I Wonder

16. The album "Graceland", by Paul Simon was a very unique record because of the South African themed music and the inclusion of mbaqanga musicians as part of his backing band. On the title song, he got an assist on backing vocals by two musicians that he considered to be his musical heroes. Who sang back-up to Paul Simon on the song "Graceland"? The Louvin Brothers The Righteous Brothers The Everly Brothers The Delmore Brothers

17. The song "I Love Rock 'N Roll" by Joan Jett and the Blackhearts was a huge hit for the band, that almost never found a home. She shopped the song to over 23 record labels before tiny Boardwalk Records signed her to a contract. The story of the song is that Jett was in England on tour and caught a performance of the song on television. She thought the song would be an instant success if she were to record it in her own style. What is the name of the band that Jett saw playing this classic? The Arrows Mud Sweet Sonic Youth

18. The Cure has an inclusion on this listing, at number 483, with their first Top 40 Billboard hit in the US. Can you name the song from the Kiss Me Kiss Me Kiss Me" album? Why Can't I Be You? Just Like Heaven Hot Hot Hot! Catch

19. The song "I'm Eighteen" by Alice Cooper was a hit, particularly among the teen age crowd with all their angst and pain and all. However, Vincent Furnier (the lead singer of the band, otherwise known as Alice Cooper) was not 18 at all when he recorded the song. How old was he? 23 33 28 38

20. Many songs are recorded that feature relatively unknown artists either in the band or on backing vocals. The song at number 481 on our list is no exception. David Bowie broke out of his Ziggy Stardust role to record an album of pop material in 1975. The album was "Young Americans" and the title track is the song in question. Which singer, who would go onto have a very successful career in R&B music provided the backing vocals for this song? Luther Vandross Jeffrey Osborne Brian McKnight Lionel Richie

21. What album did the Van Morrison classic "Into the Mystic" originally appear? Hard Nose the Highway Astral Weeks Moondance Tupelo Honey

22. Many younger people will recognize the song "Lady Marmalade" as a compilation between Christina Aguilera, Lil Kim, Pink and Mya from the "Moulin Rouge" soundtrack. The older ones in the crowd will remember the original song from its heyday in 1975. Which group catapulted the song to number one way back when? The Pointer Sisters LaBelle Ashford & Simpson Manhattan Transfer

23. This song, by the Jefferson Airplane, was written as a result of all the bedtime stories read to lead singer, Grace Slick, in her childhood. Stories about "Peter Pan", "The Wizard of Oz" and "Alice in Wonderland", stories where the children can fly, see emerald cities, or encounter extraordinary animals and people all influenced this song from the "Surrealistic Pillow" album. What song am I talking about? White Rabbit How Do You Feel She Has Funny Cars Embryonic Journey

24. The quintessential "punk funk" tune of all times will always be "Super Freak" by Rick James. What is the title of the album that the song was originally released on way back in 1981? Songs of the Street Street Songs The Street The Songs From the Street

25. The song at number 476 on our list is the only song that ever reached number one on the Billboard Top 100 charts for the band Foreigner. Can you name the song? I Want to Know What Love Is Juke Box Hero Cold as Ice Hot Blooded