'America' In Song Titles Trivia Quiz

Answer: America

Pop duo Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel recorded "America" in 1968 on their "Bookends" album. The song was written and composed by Paul Simon. The song, about young lovers hitchhiking across America, was inspired by a road trip that Simon and his then-girlfriend, Kathy Chitty, took across the country.

Answer: American

Tom Petty wrote and then recorded with the Heartbreakers "American Girl" in 1976. It was recorded for their album "Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers." It was recorded on the bicentennial of the United States of America.

The song was rumored to be about the suicide of a girl at a university in Gainesville, Florida. However, Tom Petty said that was just an urban legend. He said he lived in California when he wrote the song, and the sound of the cars going by reminded him of ocean waves. He believed that sound was what inspired him to write the song.

Answer: USA

Bruce Springsteen wrote and performed "Born in the USA," originally in 1984 as the title track of the album of the same name.

The song is often misunderstood and was used by some politicians, such as Ronald Reagan, in political campaigns. However, the song is more a way to criticize American policy and American society, especially regarding the Vietnam War and its aftermath as to how the returning soldiers were treated.

Answer: USA

"Surfin' U.S.A." was written by Chuck Berry and Beach Boy Brian Wilson in 1963. It peaked at number one on the Billboard charts that same year. Mike Love (also a Beach Boy) has stated (in 2015) that he helped write the song, but did not receive any credit.

Answer: America

Neil Diamond originally wrote and recorded "America" in 1980 as part of "The Jazz Singer" soundtrack. He also started in the movie as Yussel Rabinovitch/Jess Robin. The movie is a remake of the 1927 movie of the same name starring Al Jolson.

"America" peaked at number eight on the Billboard Hot 100 and number one on the Adult Contemporary Chart.

Answer: American

Don McLean originally wrote, recorded, and released "American Pie" in 1971. It was the title song of the album of the same name that year. "The day the music died" refers to February 3, 1959, the day Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and J.P. Richardson, better known as "The Big Bopper," were killed in a plane crash in Clear Lake, Iowa along with the pilot, Roger Peterson.

Answer: USA

"R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A." was written and performed by John Mellencamp in 1985, originally as a single, then as part of his 1986 album "Scarecrow." It was part of his salute to 60s rock.

It peaked at number two on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.

Answer: American

Joe West and Dave Pahanish wrote "American Ride" for Toby Keith, who recorded it in 2009. It was released as a single, and on the album of the same name. The song is a list song that lists different political debates, such as "just don't get busted singing Christmas carols" (political correctness); however, the singer realizes he's still proud to live in America ("That's us, that's right, gotta love this American ride").

Answer: USA

"French Kissin' (In the USA)" was written by Chuck Lorre and performed by Debbie Harry in 1986. She also made a recording of the song in French.

Answer: America

Dan Hartman and Charlie Midnight wrote "Living in America" in 1985. James Brown then released it as a single that same year. Brown won the Grammy in 1985 for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance for the song.