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Quiz about My Song Was Just One Spot Away From the Top Forty

My Song Was Just One Spot Away From the Top Forty Quiz

Some great songs barely miss hitting the top 40 on the United States Billboard Hot 100. This quiz celebrates the songs that peaked at number 41 on the chart. Please match the song with the artist.

A matching quiz by workisboring. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
workisboring

Time
4 mins

Type
Match Quiz

Quiz #
384,946

Updated
Jul 22 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
457

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 104 (8/10), Guest 165 (5/10), Guest 64 (3/10).

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Questions		Choices
1. Who sang the song "Tiny Dancer" in 1972?		David Bowie
2. Who sang the song "La Grange" in 1974?		Dixie Chicks
3. Who sang the song "Changes" in 1975?		ZZ Top
4. Who sang the song "Rock and Roll Never Forgets" in 1977?		Elton John
5. Who sang the song "Good Times Roll" in 1979?		Nine Inch Nails
6. Who sang the song "Workin' for a Livin'" in 1982?		The Psychedelic Furs
7. Who sang "Pretty in Pink" in 1986?		Bob Seger
8. Who sang "Love Is All Around" in 1994?		The Cars
9. Who sang "Closer" in 1994?		Wet Wet Wet
10. Who sang the song "Wide Open Spaces" in 1998?		Huey Lewis & the News

Select each answer

1. Who sang the song "Tiny Dancer" in 1972?

2. Who sang the song "La Grange" in 1974?

3. Who sang the song "Changes" in 1975?

4. Who sang the song "Rock and Roll Never Forgets" in 1977?

5. Who sang the song "Good Times Roll" in 1979?

6. Who sang the song "Workin' for a Livin'" in 1982?

7. Who sang "Pretty in Pink" in 1986?

8. Who sang "Love Is All Around" in 1994?

9. Who sang "Closer" in 1994?

10. Who sang the song "Wide Open Spaces" in 1998?

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Apr 02 2024 : Guest 104: 8/10
Mar 12 2024 : Guest 165: 5/10
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Mar 10 2024 : Guest 199: 8/10
Mar 10 2024 : jumpin1973: 10/10
Mar 09 2024 : Guest 199: 3/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who sang the song "Tiny Dancer" in 1972?

Answer: Elton John

The song "Tiny Dancer" by Elton John peaked at number 41 on April 18, 1972. The song was written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin for John's 1971 "Madman Across the Water" album. Ben Folds and Tim McGraw also recorded the song "Tiny Dancer".

2. Who sang the song "La Grange" in 1974?

Answer: ZZ Top

"La Grange" by ZZ Top peaked at number 41 on June 29, 1974. The song refers to a brothel called the "Chicken Ranch" which is located on the outskirts of La Grange, Texas.

3. Who sang the song "Changes" in 1975?

Answer: David Bowie

The song "Changes" by David Bowie peaked at number 41 on February 1, 1975. The song was originally recorded in 1972 for Bowie's "Hunky Dory" album. The song was released as a single on January 7, 1972 and only peaked on the chart at number 66. The song was released as a single in 1975 peaking at number 41. Even though the song never reached the top forty, the song is considered one of Bowie's signature songs.

4. Who sang the song "Rock and Roll Never Forgets" in 1977?

Answer: Bob Seger

The song "Rock and Roll Never Forgets" peaked at number 41 on August 13, 1977. The song was the third single released from Bob Seger's 1976 album "Night Moves". Bob Seger wrote this song for middle-aged people trying to remember their youth.

5. Who sang the song "Good Times Roll" in 1979?

Answer: The Cars

The song "Good Times Roll" by the Cars peaked at number 41 on May 12, 1979. This song was the third single released by the group's 1978 self titled debut album. On November 24, 1979, the song "It's All I Can Do" by the Cars also peaked at number 41.

6. Who sang the song "Workin' for a Livin'" in 1982?

Answer: Huey Lewis & the News

"Workin' for a Livin'" by Huey Lewis & the News peaked at number 41 on September 18, 1982 and September 25, 1982. The song was the fourth single released from the group's 1982 album "Picture This". The song was featured in the 1988 film "Big" featuring Tom Hanks.

7. Who sang "Pretty in Pink" in 1986?

Answer: The Psychedelic Furs

The Psychedelic Furs peaked at number 41 on May 31, 1986 with the song "Pretty in Pink". The song was first recorded in 1981 for the group's "Talk Talk Talk" album. The song was released again after being featured in the 1986 after inspiring the title of the film "Pretty in Pink".

8. Who sang "Love Is All Around" in 1994?

Answer: Wet Wet Wet

"Love Is All Around" by Wet Wet Wet peaked at number 41 on October 1, 1994. Wet Wet Wet's remake of a 1967 Troggs song was featured in the 1994 movie "Four Weddings and a Funeral".

9. Who sang "Closer" in 1994?

Answer: Nine Inch Nails

"Closer" by Nine Inch Nails peaked at number 41 on October 15, 1994. The song's controversial music video featured a mad-scientist's laboratory with images of sexuality, religion, politics, animal cruelty and terror.

10. Who sang the song "Wide Open Spaces" in 1998?

Answer: Dixie Chicks

The Dixie Chicks peaked at number 41 on December 5, 1998. The song did hit number one on the country charts in Canada and the United States. The song won two Country Music Association Awards in 1999.

Source: Author workisboring

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