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Quiz about A Crazy List of Songs

A "Crazy" List of Songs Trivia Quiz


Song writers have often been driven by the object of their insanity to write music, so quite often the word 'crazy' has appeared in the song title. Here is a list of fifteen of the most memorable.

A multiple-choice quiz by Spaudrey. Estimated time: 6 mins.
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Author
Spaudrey
Time
6 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
337,341
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
11 / 15
Plays
906
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Top 20% Quiz
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Question 1 of 15
1. One of the original songs to be titled "Crazy", it was penned by Willie Nelson and recorded by a myriad of artists. But this version of "Crazy" will forever be predominantly linked to one woman, who made it one of her signature songs. Who first brought Willie Nelson's "Crazy" to enduring prominence? Hint


Question 2 of 15
2. "She Drives Me Crazy" was one of two consecutive Billboard number one hits for this English group, the other song being "Good Thing". Then they quickly faded away never to release another studio album. Who was this band? Hint


Question 3 of 15
3. A song simply titled "Crazy" was the debut single from a self-titled album in 1990 from this artist, who would later take home an armful of Grammys for a song entitled "Kiss From a Rose". Who is this artist of Nigerian and Brazilian descent? Hint


Question 4 of 15
4. "Crazy For You" was a hit from the movie "VisionQuest". It would become the second US Billboard number one for this artist, and establish her ability to sing the ballad as well as the poppy dance song. Not that she needed any more good publicity; garnering the label "Queen of Pop" puts you in high company. Who was this 'crazy' mega artist, then building the early foundations of a huge music career? Hint


Question 5 of 15
5. "Crazy" is the title of this next song, but the subtitle preceding it is "(You Drive Me)". Strangely enough, this song would seem a little prophetic now, as some of her behavior would include alleged drug use, one-day marriages, and shaving her head. Who was the artist to take this title to heart? Hint


Question 6 of 15
6. A 1970's group burst onto the scene with a debut entitled "Crazy on You". Featuring an impressive acoustic guitar solo to open the song, it quickly morphed into a hard driven rock song with wailing female vocals. What band opened a long music career with the song "Crazy on You"? Hint


Question 7 of 15
7. Before Cee-Lo Green's success with the Song of the Year-nominated song "Forget You", he had equal success singing lead on a hit single in 2006 titled "Crazy". Danger Mouse collaborated with Cee-Lo on "Crazy"; what were they collectively known as? Hint


Question 8 of 15
8. "Dearly beloved..." we gathered together in 1984 to see the movie that this number one hit was from. "Let's Go Crazy" was one of two consecutive chart toppers from this artist. Who penned and sang this hit? Hint


Question 9 of 15
9. Having much success in their native Australia, this group released the album "Man of Colours" and would gain some success worldwide. Their first single, "Crazy", would be followed by their biggest American hit, "Electric Blue". Who was this "crazy" Australian band? Hint


Question 10 of 15
10. Taking a change of pace from earlier albums, this iconic group would release "The Game", a very successful album from 1980. The first single from the album, "Crazy Little Thing Called Love", would be one of two songs to reach number one in the United States from the album. What group was this that sang "Crazy Little Thing Called Love"? Hint


Question 11 of 15
11. Another "Crazy" hit the top of the Rhythm and Blues chart in 1990, while reaching number 29 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the U.S. and being featured in a Pepsi commercial. Who was this young band of brothers? Hint


Question 12 of 15
12. This Rhythm and Blues artist collaborated with her future husband on this US number one song, "Crazy in Love". It would be her first number one single as a solo artist. Who was this solo artist who would later win five Grammys for "Crazy in Love" and the album the song came from? Hint


Question 13 of 15
13. Co-written by Richard Marx, this "Crazy" would make the number one spot on the US Country chart in 1985, as well as Top Five on the Adult Contemporary chart. It would be his eleventh number one country song. Who was this "crazy" country artist? Hint


Question 14 of 15
14. This next artist recorded a song entitled "Crazy Train" in 1980, written by his guitarist Randy Rhoads. It would never have much chart success, but it has become a classic hard rock anthem, and the signature song of the artist in question. What singer is this? Hint


Question 15 of 15
15. This group came out with their rock album "Get a Grip" in 1993, and one of the singles from it was titled "Crazy". It would however receive some backlash from critics who felt it resembled other singles from the same album, namely "Cryin'" and "Amazing". What group had this version of "Crazy"? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. One of the original songs to be titled "Crazy", it was penned by Willie Nelson and recorded by a myriad of artists. But this version of "Crazy" will forever be predominantly linked to one woman, who made it one of her signature songs. Who first brought Willie Nelson's "Crazy" to enduring prominence?

Answer: Patsy Cline

Patsy Cline took this song to number two on the US Country chart and number nine on the US Billboard Hot 100, but its longevity as a classic still endures. It also ranks as one of the most commonly sung songs in American karaoke.
2. "She Drives Me Crazy" was one of two consecutive Billboard number one hits for this English group, the other song being "Good Thing". Then they quickly faded away never to release another studio album. Who was this band?

Answer: Fine Young Cannibals

Fine Young Cannibals named themselves after a 1960's movie "All the Fine Young Cannibals". The group put together some greatest hits compilations in the 1990's and 2000's, but never truly got serious about continuing the momentum they had from their multi-platinum album, "The Raw and the Cooked".
3. A song simply titled "Crazy" was the debut single from a self-titled album in 1990 from this artist, who would later take home an armful of Grammys for a song entitled "Kiss From a Rose". Who is this artist of Nigerian and Brazilian descent?

Answer: Seal

This song would make the Top Ten in both the U.S. and UK Singles charts, and pave the way top more success in the future. In 2005, Seal married model and reality show host Heidi Klum. The scars upon his face below his eyes have been rumored to come from tribal ceremonies in Africa, but they are caused by a form of Lupus.
4. "Crazy For You" was a hit from the movie "VisionQuest". It would become the second US Billboard number one for this artist, and establish her ability to sing the ballad as well as the poppy dance song. Not that she needed any more good publicity; garnering the label "Queen of Pop" puts you in high company. Who was this 'crazy' mega artist, then building the early foundations of a huge music career?

Answer: Madonna

Madonna has had double-digit number one songs in both the U.S. and UK Singles charts, and often not always with the same songs. Chart-topping hits on one side of the pond wouldn't always top the chart on the other side. So she has had huge success on both major singles charts.

She has also had over twenty number one singles in Canada. "Crazy For You" was recorded early in her career, prior to the release of her huge hit, "Like a Virgin". Her execs weren't interested in releasing it, as they feared it would dilute her success from "Virgin", but they decided to, and it promptly made number one in America (number two in Britain) as well.
5. "Crazy" is the title of this next song, but the subtitle preceding it is "(You Drive Me)". Strangely enough, this song would seem a little prophetic now, as some of her behavior would include alleged drug use, one-day marriages, and shaving her head. Who was the artist to take this title to heart?

Answer: Britney Spears

Britney Spears' third single of her career shows sometimes you can't write the best story, it just happens. "(You Drive Me) Crazy" would be a Top Ten single on many national charts, including the United States and Britain. This single would follow "...Baby One More Time" and "Sometimes", both off her debut album.
6. A 1970's group burst onto the scene with a debut entitled "Crazy on You". Featuring an impressive acoustic guitar solo to open the song, it quickly morphed into a hard driven rock song with wailing female vocals. What band opened a long music career with the song "Crazy on You"?

Answer: Heart

Heart's debut album, "Dreamboat Annie" would spawn three hits still played on classic rock stations today. "Crazy on You" remains a staple for the
still-touring Heart, due to the haunting timbre of Ann Wilson's voice, and the Wiccan-esque style of Nancy Wilson's guitar. Heart debuted this album in 1976.
7. Before Cee-Lo Green's success with the Song of the Year-nominated song "Forget You", he had equal success singing lead on a hit single in 2006 titled "Crazy". Danger Mouse collaborated with Cee-Lo on "Crazy"; what were they collectively known as?

Answer: Gnarls Barkley

Gnarls Barkley would never achieve the same success they did with "Crazy". "Rolling Stone" magazine labeled the song the best song from the 2000's. "Crazy" would be nominated for two Grammys, and win one.
8. "Dearly beloved..." we gathered together in 1984 to see the movie that this number one hit was from. "Let's Go Crazy" was one of two consecutive chart toppers from this artist. Who penned and sang this hit?

Answer: Prince

"Let's Go Crazy" and "When Doves Cry" both went to number one, and the album they are from, "Purple Rain", is regularly looked at as one of the greatest albums of all time. Prince would go on to win a truckful of awards for the album, including an Oscar for Best Original Song Score.
9. Having much success in their native Australia, this group released the album "Man of Colours" and would gain some success worldwide. Their first single, "Crazy", would be followed by their biggest American hit, "Electric Blue". Who was this "crazy" Australian band?

Answer: Icehouse

All four bands gained fans outside of Australia, but Icehouse was the one with the hit song "Crazy". Opening with the lyric, "I've got a pocket full of holes", it fell into the same electronic sounding genre of most 1980's pop. "Crazy" would make Top 20 in the U.S., and number four in their native Australia.
10. Taking a change of pace from earlier albums, this iconic group would release "The Game", a very successful album from 1980. The first single from the album, "Crazy Little Thing Called Love", would be one of two songs to reach number one in the United States from the album. What group was this that sang "Crazy Little Thing Called Love"?

Answer: Queen

While very successful in the United States, it was nothing compared to their native United Kingdom. Queen had THIRTEEN consecutive Top Five albums in Great Britain, including seven that would reach number one. "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" was a throwback to the 1950's, sporting a bit of a rockabilly sound not normally found from Queen.
11. Another "Crazy" hit the top of the Rhythm and Blues chart in 1990, while reaching number 29 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the U.S. and being featured in a Pepsi commercial. Who was this young band of brothers?

Answer: The Boys

California brothers Khiry, Kajh, Hakim and Bilal would form The Boys and would have a short career in America in the 1990's. But soon after passing on a new record contract, they moved to Gambia, learned the language, and proceeded to start a brand new recording career with a new name, The Suns of Light.
12. This Rhythm and Blues artist collaborated with her future husband on this US number one song, "Crazy in Love". It would be her first number one single as a solo artist. Who was this solo artist who would later win five Grammys for "Crazy in Love" and the album the song came from?

Answer: Beyonce Knowles

Beyonce and Jay-Z worked together on "Crazy in Love" from the equally popular 2003 album, "Dangerously In Love". They would later marry in 2008.
13. Co-written by Richard Marx, this "Crazy" would make the number one spot on the US Country chart in 1985, as well as Top Five on the Adult Contemporary chart. It would be his eleventh number one country song. Who was this "crazy" country artist?

Answer: Kenny Rogers

Kenny Rogers may be the "craziest" music artist of the quiz, as he had another country single that was titled "Crazy In Love" in 1990. Rogers was a major crossover artist having major success on the pop chart in addition to his already established success on the country charts.
14. This next artist recorded a song entitled "Crazy Train" in 1980, written by his guitarist Randy Rhoads. It would never have much chart success, but it has become a classic hard rock anthem, and the signature song of the artist in question. What singer is this?

Answer: Ozzy Osbourne

A live version of "Crazy Train" would be released as a single in 1987. The single has been used avidly in the sports world, often blaring from the speakers to spice up the crowd. It also is one of the most downloaded ringtones in history, being downladed over two million times. "Crazy Train" would appear first on Ozzy's debut solo album "Blizzard of Ozz".
15. This group came out with their rock album "Get a Grip" in 1993, and one of the singles from it was titled "Crazy". It would however receive some backlash from critics who felt it resembled other singles from the same album, namely "Cryin'" and "Amazing". What group had this version of "Crazy"?

Answer: Aerosmith

Aerosmith has had a stellar career, and the album "Get a Grip" went platinum over five times. But the similarities between "Crazy", "Amazing" and "Cryin'" couldn't be denied. In fact, NBC's "Saturday Night Live" and Adam Sandler made fun of the fact, singing an "infomercial" advertising a new Aerosmith album consisting of songs all taken from these three songs. One "new" song was even titled "CrazyAmazinCryinAmazacrazy".
Source: Author Spaudrey

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