Grammy Awards - Record of the Year (and Finally) Quiz

Answer: Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass

"A Taste of Honey" was composed by Bobby Scott and Ric Marlow. Other nominees for the 1966 "Record of the Year" Grammy were: "The 'In' Crowd" by Ramsey Lewis Trio, "King of the Road" by Roger Miller, "The Shadow of Your Smile (Love Theme From "The Sandpiper")" by Tony Bennett and "Yesterday" by The Beatles.

Answer: The 5th Dimension

"Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In" was composed by Galt MacDermot with lyrics by James Rado and Gerome Ragni. Other nominees for the 1970 "Record of the Year" Grammy were: "A Boy Named Sue" by Johnny Cash, "Is That All There Is?" by Peggy Lee, "Love Theme from Romeo and Juliet" by Henry Mancini and "Spinning Wheel" by Blood, Sweat & Tears.

Answer: Billie Eilish

"Bad Guy" was composed by Billie Eilish and Finneas O'Connell. Other nominees for the 2020 "Record of the Year" Grammy were: "7 Rings" by Ariana Grande, "Hard Place" by H.E.R., "Hey, Ma" by Bon Iver, "Old Town Road" by Lil Nas X featuring Billy Ray Cyrus, "Sunflower" by Post Malone & Swae Lee, "Talk" by Khalid and "Truth Hurts" by Lizzo.

Answer: Michael Jackson

"Beat It" was composed by Michael Jackson. Other nominees for the 1984 "Record of the Year" Grammy were: "All Night Long (All Night)" by Lionel Richie, "Every Breath You Take" by The Police, "Flashdance... What a Feeling" by Irene Cara and "Maniac" by Michael Sembello.

Answer: Simon & Garfunkel

"Bridge over Troubled Water" was composed by Paul Simon. Other nominees for the 1971 "Record of the Year" Grammy were: "(They Long to Be) Close to You" by The Carpenters, "Everything Is Beautiful" by Ray Stevens, "Fire and Rain" by James Taylor and "Let It Be" by The Beatles.

Answer: Bobby McFerrin

"Don't Worry, Be Happy" was composed by Bobby McFerrin. Other nominees for the 1989 "Record of the Year" Grammy were: "Fast Car" by Tracy Chapman, "Giving You the Best That I Got" by Anita Baker, "Man in the Mirror" by Michael Jackson and "Roll with It" by Steve Winwood.

Answer: Olivia Newton-John

"I Honestly Love You" was composed by Jeff Barry and Peter Allen. Other nominees for the 1975 "Record of the Year" Grammy were: "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" by Elton John, "Feel Like Makin' Love" by Roberta Flack, "Help Me" by Joni Mitchell and "Midnight at the Oasis" by Maria Muldaur.

Answer: Henry Mancini

"Moon River" was composed by Henry Mancini with lyrics by Johnny Mercer. Other nominees for the 1962 "Record of the Year" Grammy were: "Big Bad John" by Jimmy Dean, "The Second Time Around" by Frank Sinatra, "Take Five" by The Dave Brubeck Quartet and "(Up a) Lazy River" by Si Zentner.

Answer: Lady Antebellum

"Need You Now" was composed by Hillary Scott, Charles Kelley, Dave Haywood and Josh Kear. Other nominees for the 2011 "Record of the Year" Grammy were: "Empire State of Mind" by Jay-Z featuring Alicia Keys, a song by CeeLo Green that can't be spelled out on Funtrivia, "Love the Way You Lie" by Eminem featuring Rihanna and "Nothin' on You" by B.o.B featuring Bruno Mars.

Answer: Dixie Chicks

"Not Ready to Make Nice" was composed by Martie Maguire, Natalie Maines, Emily Robison and Dan Wilson. Other nominees for the 2007 "Record of the Year" Grammy were: "Be Without You" by Mary J. Blige, "Crazy" by Gnarls Barkley, "Put Your Records On" by Corinne Bailey Rae and "You're Beautiful" by James Blunt.

Answer: Sam Smith

"Stay with Me (Darkchild Version)" was composed by Sam Smith, James Napier, William Phillips, Tom Petty and Jeff Lynne. Other nominees for the 2015 "Record of the Year" Grammy were: "All About That Bass" by Meghan Trainor, "Chandelier" by Sia, "Fancy" by Iggy Azalea featuring Charli XCX and "Shake It Off" by Taylor Swift.

Answer: Shawn Colvin

"Sunny Came Home" was composed by Shawn Colvin and John Leventhal. Other nominees for the 1998 "Record of the Year" Grammy were: "Everyday Is a Winding Road" by Sheryl Crow, "I Believe I Can Fly" by R. Kelly, "MMMBop" by Hanson and "Where Have All the Cowboys Gone?" by Paula Cole.

Answer: Eric Clapton

"Tears in Heaven" was composed by Eric Clapton and Will Jennings. Other nominees for the 1993 "Record of the Year" Grammy were: "Achy Breaky Heart" by Billy Ray Cyrus, "Beauty and the Beast" by Celine Dion & Peabo Bryson, "Constant Craving" by k.d. lang and "Save the Best for Last" by Vanessa Williams.

Answer: U2

"Walk On" was composed by U2 with lyrics by Bono. Other nominees for the 2002 "Record of the Year" Grammy were: "Drops of Jupiter" by Train, "Fallin'" by Alicia Keys, "Ms. Jackson" by Outkast and "Video" by India.Arie.

Answer: The Doobie Brothers

"What a Fool Believes" was composed by Michael McDonald and Kenny Loggins. Other nominees for the 1980 "Record of the Year" Grammy were: "After the Love Has Gone" by Earth, Wind & Fire, "The Gambler" by Kenny Rogers, "I Will Survive" by Gloria Gaynor and "You Don't Bring Me Flowers" by Barbra Streisand & Neil Diamond.