Band Names In Song Titles Trivia Game | Something in Common

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1. Who, in 1963, sang about "Busted"?

Answer: Ray Charles

It's been at least 40 years since "Busted" was a hit, and Matt, Charlie and James only formed their band in the 2000's. It's doubtful the boys took this song title as inspiration for the bands name!

2. Which UK boy band was LeAnn Rimes seemingly singing about on her 1998 hit?

Answer: Blue

"Blue" appears to be a popular choice for a song title, as artists such as the Fine Young Cannibals, Way Out West, The Verve and Symposium have all scored hits with this title. The boy band Blue have been involved in a dispute over their name with 70s rockers Blue. In the end, the older band agreed that the younger Blue could carry on using their name.

3. Who had a hit in 1999 with a song about "Canned Heat"?

Answer: Jamiroquai

Jamiroquai singer and writer Jay Kay wasn't even born when the American band Canned Heat had their first hit in 1968 with "On The Road Again"! I wonder if he ever listened to any of their albums?

4. Who had a minor UK hit in 1985 with a song called "After The Fire"?

Answer: Roger Daltrey

Roger Daltrey is, of course, the singer in long time hit makers The Who. He also had hits with "Giving It All Away" and "I'm Free". After The Fire are possibly best known for their cover of Falco's "Der Kommissar".

5. Who seemingly sung an ode to "AC/DC" in 2000?

Answer: X-Press 2

The DJ/production group X-Press 2 also had hits with "Say What" and "Rock 2 House". The Australian rock band AC/DC have had many hits, and obtained world wide success with their popular brand of rock.

6. Female duo Shakespears Sister named themselves after a song by whom?

Answer: The Smiths

Siobhan Fahey and Marcella Detroit dropped the last "e" from The Smiths hit "Shakespeare's Sister" and had a massive number one hit in 1992 with "Stay".

7. "Pop Stars" winners Hear'say could have taken their name from a hit by whom?

Answer: Alexander O'Neal

Following their success on the TV programme "Pop Stars", Hear'say had two number one hits in 2001 before various internal problems caused them to split. The song "Hearsay" was a hit for Alexander O'Neal in both 1989 and 1998.

8. Who sang about the "Chairman Of The Board" in 1971?

Answer: Chairman Of The Board

Yes, this much acclaimed 70s soul band had a song about themselves! Fronted by singer "General" Johnson, the group's other hits include "Give Me Just A Little More Time" and "Everything's Tuesday". Other artists to have eponymous songs include Tin Machine and Talk Talk.

9. Which Freda Payne hit song also became the name of a band in 1984?

Answer: "Band Of Gold"

Like Chairman Of The Board, Freda Payne was also part of songwriters Holland, Dozier and Holland's "Invictus" record label. Her 1970 "Band Of Gold" number one was used as a name by a Dutch group, who had a hit in 1984 with "Love Songs Are Back Again (Medley)". It reached number 24 on the UK charts, and was their only hit.

10. Who had a UK number 1 with a song called "Heart" in 1988?

Answer: Pet Shop Boys

Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe had many hits as The Pet Shop Boys, with 4 number one hits to their credit, "Heart" being the fourth. Heart, fronted by Ann and Nancy Wilson, scored hits such as "Alone", "Never" and "What About Love". They have not, so far, returned the compliment and dedicated a song to The Pet Shop Boys!

11. Who had a hit titled "Cream" in 1991?

Answer: Prince

Singer/songwriter Prince has been very prolific in his musical career, with numourous hits like "1999", "When Doves Cry" and "Batdance" to his name. Cream were a British group who, of course, featured legendary guitarist Eric Clapton. The bands biggest hit was "I Feel Free" way back in 1966, when Prince was just eight years old.

12. Donny and Marie Osmond had a hit in 1976 whose title bore the name of which famous rock band?

Answer: Deep Purple

"Deep Purple" was previously a hit for Nino Temple and April Stevens in 1963, before Donny and Marie recorded their version. UK rock band Deep Purple, whose line-up has featured vocalist Ian Gillan, guitarist Ritchie Blackmore and vocalist David Coverdale, are one of the UK's most legendary groups. The band's biggest UK hit was "Black Night", which reached number 2 in 1970.

13. Who recorded the 1957 hit "Chicago"?

Answer: Frank Sinatra

Amercian jazz rock band Chicago were responsible for hits such as "25 Or 6 To 4", "If You Leave Me Now" and "Hard To Say I'm Sorry". I think everyone knows who Frank Sinatra is!

14. Who were the Scottish band who took their name from a song by Steely Dan?

Answer: Deacon Blue

The band took their name from the song "Deacon Blues" which featured on Steely Dan's "Aja" album. Well, it sounds better then "Peg"! Deacon Blue had many hits, the highest placed being "Four Bacharach And David Songs (EP)" which got to number 2 in 1990.

15. Whose 1980 hit "King" could have inspired the UK band of the same name?

Answer: UB40

UB40 are a highly successful British reggae band, with "King" being their first hit in 1980. The band took their name from the number of the UK unemployment benefit form. The band King were best known for their hit "Love And Pride", which reached number 2 in 1985. In reality, they were named after their lead singer, Paul King, who later went onto presenting music shows on MTV.

Source: Author Popsicle01

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Band Names In Song Titles Trivia Quiz

There seems to be many song titles that, mostly unintentionally, mention the names of bands and groups in their titles.This is just a "for fun" quiz to see if you can name the artists involved in these acts of promotion!

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