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10 quizzes and 100 trivia questions.
1.
  Weep No More My Gentleman    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here's a quiz all about the males of our species! So test your knowledge of popular songs about the men in the family, many of which mention the guys in their titles. With thanks to Windswept for the Author Challenge.
Average, 10 Qns, shorthumbz, Oct 29 13
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shorthumbz gold member
362 plays
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  Sing Me a Relation   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The old saying goes "You can choose your friends but you can't choose your relations." Love them or hate them we are stuck with them. All the titles of the songs in this quiz contain a relation. So, "Sing Me a Relation". Good luck.
Average, 10 Qns, wenray, Apr 27 12
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wenray
487 plays
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  Mama    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Every song will have the word "mama", "mamma", or "momma" in the lyrics. Good luck. All dates of release from US.
Average, 10 Qns, salami_swami, May 05 11
Average
salami_swami gold member
618 plays
4.
  Sisters in Song    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Several songs through the years have had titles referencing sisters.
Average, 10 Qns, shanteyman, Dec 23 12
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shanteyman
392 plays
5.
  A Family Theme   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
All of the songs in my quiz have a relation (sister, brother, mother, etc) in the song title. Have fun!
Average, 10 Qns, Velvet_Rain, Feb 25 12
Average
Velvet_Rain
694 plays
6.
  It's A Family Affair    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
There seems to be a lot of family orientated singers and bands around, as I found a lot of songs dedicated to mothers, fathers, sisters and brothers. See how many of these (some UK only) hits you can remember.
Average, 10 Qns, Popsicle01, Jul 25 22
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Popsicle01
Jul 25 22
569 plays
7.
  Relations in Song Titles    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz concerns song titles which include at least one word where a family relationship may be found.
Tough, 10 Qns, FussBudget, Jan 06 08
Tough
FussBudget gold member
800 plays
8.
  Classic Rock: Family Members In Song    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Sometimes it's nice to credit a family member in one of your tunes. At least that's what some writers think, even if they don't really exist. Can you match the family member with the band?
Tough, 10 Qns, i-a-n, May 15 16
Tough
i-a-n
405 plays
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  Songs About Mom    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
So I have seen a lot of quizzes with songs about dad, but what about mom?
Tough, 10 Qns, BillyGilman, Jan 20 08
Tough
BillyGilman
519 plays
10.
  Music - It Runs In The Family    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I give you the title of the song. Can you pick the right artist?
Tough, 10 Qns, Vermic, Feb 20 08
Tough
Vermic
661 plays
trivia question Quick Question
In the Steve Miller Band song "Dance, Dance, Dance", how old were Grandpa and Grandma, who still loved to dance or "cut a rug"?

From Quiz "It's All Relative"




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Relatives in Songs Trivia Questions
1. This 1988 song by George Michael hit number 11 on the "UK Singles Chart" and number one on the US "Billboard Hot 100." What song features the lyric, "Put your tiny hand in mine; I will be your preacher teacher"?

From Quiz Weep No More My Gentleman

Answer: Father Figure

Much of the rest of the lyrics to this song don't suggest fatherly feelings, such as this passage: "That's all I wanted; But sometimes love can be mistaken For a crime." The MTV award-winning music video suggests a real/imagined "relationship" between a cab driver and a model, possibly one that is breaking up or one that is in the nature of stalking.

2. Freddie Cannon sang about his "Transistor Sister" on his 1961 US Top Forty single. What was Freddy's nickname?

From Quiz Sisters in Song

Answer: Boom Boom

"Transistor Sister" was Freddy "Boom Boom" Cannon's fifth US Top Forty single. He burst on the scene in 1959 with the Top Ten "Tallahassee Lassie". The highest he ever charted was Number Three with "Way Down Yonder in New Orleans" in 1959 and "Palisades Park" three years later. After Dick Clark heard his recording of "Tallahassee Lassie" he produced another version using pounding drum beats that earned Cannon the nickname "Boom Boom". The moniker stuck and Freddy's frequent appearances on "American Bandstand" helped propel his career. His last US Top Forty was in 1965 when he sang, "Action" the theme for the "Where the Action Is" television show. Fabian was dubbed "The Hound Dog Man" after he released a song with the same title. Jerry Lee Lewis was known as "The Killer and Tab Hunter had the nickname "Golden Boy".

3. "Mother's Little Helper" is a song from which British rock band?

From Quiz A Family Theme

Answer: The Rolling Stones

"Mother's Little Helper" is from the Rolling Stones 1966 album "Aftermath". It was written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards and went to number eight in the US charts.

4. Which group had a hit in 1969 with the song "He Ain't Heavy .. He's My Brother" following its release earlier that year by Kelly Gordon?

From Quiz Sing Me a Relation

Answer: The Hollies

In 1969 the version of "He Ain't Heavy .. He's My Brother" recorded by The Hollies rose to number three in the UK and number seven in the USA. Following its re-release in the UK in 1988 as a result of the song being used in a UK TV commercial, it rose to number one in the UK. Elton John played the piano on the Hollies' recording. In 1970 a version of the song by Neil Diamond rose to number 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. The song has been recorded many times by, amongst others, Bobby Goldsboro, Cher, The Osmonds, Olivia Newton-John, the Shadows and Glen Campbell.

5. "The woman in my life, wakes me up in the morning, with a gentle touch, she looks at me and whispers darlin', this day was made for us" The song is called "The Woman in My Life", can you guess who sings it?

From Quiz Songs About Mom

Answer: Billy Gilman

I love this Billy Gilman song. It is on the "Dare to Dream" CD and in the beginning you aren't sure who its about until the last line, which says: "Now I understand just why my dad, is crazy 'bout the woman in my life." The song is really sweet.

6. Who decided he wanted to have a "Mother and Child Reunion" in 1972?

From Quiz It's A Family Affair

Answer: Paul Simon

Paul Simon, of course, was part of the very successful duo Simon and Garfunkel, perhaps best known for their "Bridge Over Troubled Water" song. "Mother And Child Reunion" was his first solo hit in the UK. Paul has been married to actress Carrie Fisher and singer Edie Brickell, but not at the same time!

7. Who had a hit with a song called: 'Soul Sister Brown Sugar'?

From Quiz Music - It Runs In The Family

Answer: Sam and Dave

8. Which song which combined a male relative with a famous military figure hit number one on the US "Billboard Hot 100" in the late summer of 1971?

From Quiz Weep No More My Gentleman

Answer: Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey

"Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey," by Paul and Linda McCartney, was the first in a long line of hit songs which were written or co-written by Paul McCartney and recorded after the breakup of the Beatles through the 1970s and 1980s. The song doesn't tell much of a story and seems a bit of a nonsense piece. But it does feature a Grammy-winning arrangement that includes the sound effects of a thunderstorm with rain, a telephone and answering machine, and shore birds and the sea. Paul McCartney has said that the "Uncle Albert" of the title was inspired by his own uncle, whom he remembered with affection.

9. "Little Sister" was a double-sided US Top Ten hit for Elvis Presley in 1961. What was the title of the hit "Flip" side?

From Quiz Sisters in Song

Answer: (Marie's the Name) His Latest Flame

"(Marie's the Name) His Latest Flame" topped out at Number Four and "Little Sister" reached Number Five on the US Billboard charts in 1961. The songwriting team of Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman composed both hits. Del Shannon originally recorded "(Marie's the Name) His Latest Flame" on his "Runaway With Del Shannon" album earlier in 1961. "Little Sister" was originally released as a single by Elvis and Dwight Yoakam had a Number Seven Country hit with the song in 1987. "Can't Help Falling in Love" from Elvis' "Blue Hawaii" (1961) soundtrack was a Number Two single in 1961 with "Rock-A-Hula" as the "Flip" side. "She's Not You" was a 1962 Top Ten for Elvis and "Good Luck Charm" topped the charts the same year.

10. Which American Rock Band recorded the Song "Sister Ray"?

From Quiz A Family Theme

Answer: The Velvet Underground

"Sister Ray" is a song from The Velvet Underground's 1968 album "White Light/White Heat". The lyrics were written by Lou Reed.

11. Which group had a hit with "Mrs Brown, You've Got a Lovely Daughter" in 1965?

From Quiz Sing Me a Relation

Answer: Herman's Hermits

Herman's Hermits had a number one hit on the US Billboard Hot 100 in 1965 with this song. However, it was never released in the UK as a single. The first appearance of this song was in 1963 in a UK TV play ("The Lads") and sung by Sir Tom Courtenay.

12. From what song by Old Crow Medicine Show do these lyrics come? "Rock me mama like the wind and the rain. Rock me mama like a south-bound train."

From Quiz Mama

Answer: Wagon Wheel

All of these songs come from the Old Crow Medicine Show's album "O. C. M. S.", which, fittingly, stands for "Old Crow Medicine Show". The OCMS is most known for "Wagon Wheel". "O. C. M. S." was released in 2004.

13. Which boyband charted in 1995 with a cover of the old Cat Stevens song "Father And Son"?

From Quiz It's A Family Affair

Answer: Boyzone

Boyzone seemed to like cover versions, as they also charted with The Osmonds "Love Me For A Reason", The Beegees "Words" and "Baby Can I Hold You Now", a former Tracy Chapman hit. Member Ronan Keating has gone onto achieve solo success, whilst Keith Duffy has gone into acting, most notably in "Coronation Street".

14. Who had a hit with a song called: 'He Ain't Heavy... He's My Brother'?

From Quiz Music - It Runs In The Family

Answer: The Hollies

15. "Sister Disco" was a track from The Who's 1978 "Who Are You" album, the last album featuring their drummer before he passed away. What was the name of The Who's late drummer?

From Quiz Sisters in Song

Answer: Keith Moon

Keith Moon took drumming lessons from Carlos Little and was influenced by Surf genre and Jazz styles. He began his professional career with The Escorts and The Beachcombers. He supplemented his performing income by working for British Gypsum until auditioning to replace Doug Sandom in The Who. John Bonham of Led Zeppelin passed away in 1980. The late Cozy Powell worked with Rainbow, Black Sabbath, Roger Daltrey, Whitesnake and many other rock legends over a thirty-year period. Kiss drummer Eric Carr passed away on the same day as Freddie Mercury.

16. Which British heavy metal band recorded the song "Bring Your Daughter... to the Slaughter"?

From Quiz A Family Theme

Answer: Iron Maiden

"Bring Your Daughter... to the Slaughter" is from Iron Maiden's 8th album "No Prayer For The Dying" (1990). It went to number one in the UK. It was written by Iron Maiden vocalist Bruce Dickinson.

17. "Father and Son" was originally written and recorded by Cat Stevens in 1970. Do you know what he changed his name to in 1977?

From Quiz Sing Me a Relation

Answer: Yusuf Islam

The then Cat Stevens wrote the song and it was included on his album "Tea for the Tilleman" in 1970. Following his conversion to Islam, Cat Stevens changed his name to Yusuf Islam and left the music world and concentrated on education and philanthropic causes. However, he returned to pop music in 2006. The song was very successfully covered by Boyzone in 1995 where it rose to number one on the Irish Singles Chart and number two on the UK Singles Chart.

18. "I will be your"....what? said George Michael in 1988.

From Quiz It's A Family Affair

Answer: Father Figure

Former half of pop duo Wham!, George Michael has achieved solo success worldwide with songs such as "Careless Whisper", "Faith" and "Fastlove". George, whose real name is Georgios Panayiotu, reached number 11 with "Father Figure".

19. Who had a hit with a song called: 'Proudly Presents The Star Sisters'?

From Quiz Music - It Runs In The Family

Answer: Stars On 45

20. "Sister Morphine" was recorded by the Rolling Stones on their "Sticky Fingers' album in 1971. Which former girlfriend of Mick Jagger recorded the song in 1969?

From Quiz Sisters in Song

Answer: Marianne Faithfull

"Sister Morphine" was intended to be the "Flip-side" of Marianne Faithfull's single "Something Better". The song was credited to Mick Jagger and keith Richards. An ensuing lawsuit resulting in Marianne also receiving co-writing credits. Mick Jagger played acoustic guitar on Faithfull's recording. Stones' drummer Charlie Watts played drums and Ry Cooder did the slide guitar. Jack Nitzsche produced the recording and played piano. The Rolling Stones' version was not released as a single. Singer Cilla Black worked at The Cavern Club when The Beatles performed there in the early sixties. Carly Simon and Anita Pallenberg were romantically linked to Mick Jagger early in his career.

21. "Where Are You Now, My Son?" is a song by which American singer?

From Quiz A Family Theme

Answer: Joan Baez

"Where Are You Now, My Son?" is from Joan Baez's 1973 album of the same name. The song features actual recordings from when she was in Hanoi during a US bombing raid.

22. Which US comedy writer had a hit with "Hello Muddah Hello Fadduh" in 1963?

From Quiz Sing Me a Relation

Answer: Allan Sherman

"Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh" was written and performed by Allan Sherman in 1963 and it rose to number two on the Billboard Hot 100 list. It won a Grammy Award for Comedy Song in 1964. The song tells the story of a boy who is writing to his parents from "Camp Granada" complaining about things at the camp. The song is based on letters received by Sherman from his own son whilst at a camp.

23. "Believe me, pretty mama, better not treat me right. Just have to forget you after tomorrow night." What song do these Nick Drake lyrics come from?

From Quiz Mama

Answer: If You Leave Me

"River Man" comes from Nick Drake's 1969 album "Five Leaves Left", "Northern Sky" is from his 1970 album "Bryter Layter", and "Pink Moon" is from the 1972 album "Pink Moon". After his death in 1974, at the age of only 26, many compilations have been made, including new material with songs he wrote and sang, along with songs from other artists who sang songs Nick Drake wrote, but did not sing. One of these albums was the 2007 release of "Family Tree", where Dave Von Ronk sang "If You Leave Me".

24. Name the artist: "I look in the mirror, and all I see, are your brown eyes looking back at me, they're the only thing you ever gave to me," The song is called "I Wonder," can you pick the artist?

From Quiz Songs About Mom

Answer: Kellie Pickler

Kellie Pickler was a contestant on "American Idol", but she didn't win. This song is to her mother who left her with her grandparents to be raised.

25. Who performs the song "Here Comes My Wife"?

From Quiz Relations in Song Titles

Answer: Cat Stevens

"Here Comes My Wife" is performed by Cat Stevens, and can be found on the album "The World Of Cat Stevens".

26. Going back to the 1970s, which band often had spelling problems and proclaimed "Mama Weer All Crazee Now"?

From Quiz It's A Family Affair

Answer: Slade

One of the all time great Glam Rock bands, Slade will always be remembered for their misspelt song titles and Christmas favourite "Merry Xmas Everybody". Lead singer Noddy Holder (real name Neville) has also been a radio DJ and starred in TVs "The Grimleys". For an insight into the 70s music scene, I would recommend reading Noddy's autobiography "Who's Crazee Now?".

27. Who had a hit with a song called: 'Brother Louie'?

From Quiz Music - It Runs In The Family

Answer: Modern Talking

28. Which song, from Dire Straits' wildly successful 1985 album of the same name, is a plea for peace?

From Quiz Weep No More My Gentleman

Answer: Brothers in Arms

"Brothers in Arms" speaks of one man's love of his home country, the pain of seeing his comrades fall in battle, and his own resignation to a sad fate. It concludes with a plea that "we are fools to make war on our Brothers in Arms." The video is notable for its dissolving from a picture of the band with its instruments to one of the musicians in the same poses, but holding weapons.

29. "Sister Christian" (1984) was the highest selling US Billboard single for which band?

From Quiz Sisters in Song

Answer: Night Ranger

"Sister Christian" was the highest charting single for Night Ranger. In the early eighties the band called themselves The Stereos. After changing their name to Night Ranger the group released "Dawn Patrol" and opened for Ozzy and ZZ Top. When "Don't Tell Me You Love Me" was released as a single from the "Dawn Patrol" album it received rotation on MTV giving the group exposure. In 1983 the band recorded their "Midnight Madness" album which featured "Sister Christian". The band recorded songs for song tracks of a number of movies in the eighties and broke up in 1989. In 1987 "Carrie" became Europe's highest charting US hit, peaking at Number Three. "Shake Me" (1986) was Cinderella's first Top Forty single. Vixen was an all-female American hard rock band formed in 1980 that was termed the female Bon Jovi.

30. "Father Figure" is a song by which British solo artist?

From Quiz A Family Theme

Answer: George Michael

"Father Figure" is from George Michael's 1988 album "Faith". It went to number one in the US and number 11 in the UK.

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