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Quiz about Movies and Pop Songs With the Same Name Part 2

Movies and Pop Songs With the Same Name Part 2 Quiz

This is my second quiz in this format. The titles of the song and movie are the same, though the song was not directly written for the movie. Per requests, I will have less spoilers than Part 1.

A multiple-choice quiz by Alepcot. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Alepcot

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
370,983

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
9 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. The movie with the same title was released in 1997. It focuses on the the underbelly of the L.A. porn industry in the late 1970s. It stars Mark Wahlberg, Julianne Moore, and Burt Reynolds. The song was a big disco hit in 1977 by the UK group Heatwave. What is the common title? Hint

The Hustle

Night Fever

Boogie Nights

I Will Survive

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Question 2 of 10

2. This movie was a modern version of "Cyrano de Bergerac", starring Steve Martin as the long-nosed hero and Daryl Hannah as his love interest. The song was the first single for the group The Police off the "Outlandos d'Amour" album in 1978. Sting crooned the line "You don't have to put on the red light". Name the same name for both. Hint

Roxanne

The Jerk

Every Breath You Take

Message In a Bottle

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Question 3 of 10

3. The song is a pop classic, reaching number one in 1972, with Don McLean singing about "the day the music died". The movie was a teen comedy with hormones gone wild! This 1999 movie starred, among others, Jason Biggs, Chris Klein, and Shannon Elizabeth. What is the title both share? Hint

Porky's

Vincent

American Pie

There's Something About Mary

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Question 4 of 10

4. The movie is a 1988 American crime thriller starring Mel Gibson as a drug dealer, Michelle Pfeiffer as a love interest, and Kurt Russell as a police detective. The song is an early hit for the group the Eagles. It was released in 1973 off the "Desperado" album. Drink up as you name the title. What is the title we're looking for? Hint

Harvey Wallbanger

Mad Max

Manhattan

Tequila Sunrise

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Question 5 of 10

5. The common title song is a 1964 classic by The Temptations. This uplifting song can give you "sunshine on a cloudy day"! The movie with the common title was released in 1991 and starred Macaulay Culkin, Anna Chlumsky, and Dan Aykroyd. Bees lead to tragedy in this family drama. What title do the song and movie share? Hint

Home Alone

My Girl

Ain't Too Proud to Beg

Just My Imagination

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Question 6 of 10

6. Released in 1992, this romantic comedy starred Tate Donovan as a geek, who's a flop with chicks, trying to woo his crush, Sandra Bullock's character. Anne Bancroft stars as a gypsy who makes an elixir that starts things rolling. The song was a "doo-wop" hit for the group The Clovers in 1959. What is the title of the two? Hint

Come Go With Me

Duke of Earl

While You Were Sleeping

Love Potion No. 9

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Question 7 of 10

7. This movie made it to the top of AFI's "100 Years 100 Laughs" list in 2000. The film was released in 1959, and starred Jack Lemmon and Tony Curtis, often in drag, along with Marilyn Monroe. The same title song was released in 1985 by the "super group" The Power Station. What is the common title? Hint

Addicted to Love

Tootsie

The Apartment

Some Like It Hot

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Question 8 of 10

8. The song was released by The Steve Miller Band in 1976, a "story about Billy Joe and Bobbie Sue". The movie was a Woody Allen "mockumentary" film released in 1969 about a bank robber named Virgil Starkwell. Is that a "gub"? What title do they share? Hint

Rumours

Jet Airliner

Take the Money and Run

Annie Hall

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Question 9 of 10

9. The song with the same name was an R&B release in 1967 by Sam and Dave, "Comin' to you on a dust road". The movie is about C. Thomas Howell taking pills to become black to get into Harvard Law School. Though the movie was universally panned, it has the same title as the song. Name the common title. Hint

Green Onions

Ishtar

People Get Ready

Soul Man

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Question 10 of 10

10. The 1983 movie is a cult hit starring Dave Thomas and Rick Moranis reprising their roles as SCTV characters Bob and Doug Mckenzie, who are on a quest to save beer in 'the Great White North". So take off, eh! The song is by British super group Cream released in 1967 and is a classic rock staple. Sample lyric is "She's a witch of trouble in electric blue". What is the title held in common? Hint

Strange Brew

Purple Haze

White Room

Honey I Shrunk the Kids

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Boogie Nights

The song was a big hit, reaching number two on both the UK Singles chart and the US Billboard Hot 100. It had the unfortunate timing of release, stalling at number two behind the mega-hit "You Light Up My Life" by Debby Boone.

The movie really focused on the dysfunction of the porn industry. The critics raved about the movie and Burt Reynolds earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his role as director Jack Horner. The movie also received two other nominations, including Actress in a Supporting Role for Julianne Moore.

Answer: Roxanne

The song was re-released in 1979 and peaked at number 12 on the UK Singles chart and number 32 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the USA. It was ranked number 388 on Rolling Stone magazine's "All-Time 500 Songs" list. In 2008, the song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.

The movie got generally good reviews from the critics. Steve Martin was nominated for the Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Comedy for his role.

Answer: American Pie

The song was released off the album of the same name. The song has spawned many interpretations, but Don McLean has mostly been mum on the subject. He did admit that the lyric "the day the music died" refers to the tragic plane crash of Buddy Holly, et al. The song peaked at number two on the UK singles chart.

The film got mixed reviews upon release, but was a box office hit, earning over $235,000,000 worldwide. It spawned sequels and spin offs such as "American Pie 2" and "The Naked Mile".

Answer: Tequila Sunrise

A Tequila Sunrise was a popular drink in the 1970s. The most common recipe includes orange juice, grenadine, and of course, tequila.

The song didn't have much success, only reaching number 64 on the Billboard Hot 100. It was written by Glenn Frey and Don Henley.

The movie got mixed critical reviews, but did gross over $41,000,000 at the box office. It did receive an Academy Award nomination in 1989 for Best Cinematography, but it didn't win.

Answer: My Girl

The song by The Temptations was the first where David Ruffin sang lead, and it reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100. It was ranked number 88 on Rolling Stone's "All-Time 500 Songs" list.

The movie revolves around a girl named Vada (Chlumsky) and her father Harry (Aykroyd) at a funeral home. It goes from there! The movie received mixed reviews, but did nearly $60,000,000 at the box office.

Answer: Love Potion No. 9

The song was written by the famous duo Lieber and Stoller. It peaked at number 23 on the US charts by the original group The Clovers. It has been covered many times, from Neil Diamond to Alvin and the Chipmunks.

While the movie was both a box office and critical flop, it did give us an early look at Sandra Bullock and a late look at Anne Bancroft.

Answer: Some Like It Hot

The group The Power Station was Robert Palmer on vocals, and Andy and John Taylor, from Duran Duran, on guitar and bass respectively. The group was rounded out by former Chic drummer Tony Thompson. The song peaked at number six on the Billboard Hot 100 in the USA.

The movie was also ranked number 14 of AFI's top 100 movies of all-time regardless of genre. The last line of the movie "well, nobody's perfect" was number 48 on AFI's all-time movie quote's list.

Answer: Take the Money and Run

The film was a mild critical and box office success. It also starred Janet Margolin as the long-suffering Louise. If the bank robbery note scene doesn't make you chuckle, take a second look!

The song was off the "Fly Like an Eagle" album. It reached number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the USA.

Answer: Soul Man

The song was written by Isaac Hayes and David Porter. It peaked at number two on the Billboard 100. The Blues Brothers, John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd, also had a hit with the song, reaching number 14 in the USA on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1978.

The movie was wholly forgettable and not well received by the critics, but did well at the box office. The movie also spawned protest over the "blackface" performance by Howell.

Answer: Strange Brew

The song was released off the "Disraeli Gears" album. It was written by Eric Clapton, Felix Pappalardi, and Gail Collins. It peaked at number 7 on the UK Singles chart.

The movie is also called "The Adventures of Bob & Doug McKenzie: Strange Brew", The movie was loosely based on "Hamlet" with a ghost and Elsinore Brewery that looks like a castle. In the end, the McKenzie brother's dog Hosehead saves the day.

Source: Author Alepcot

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