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Quiz about Pop Music Hits 19951999
Quiz about Pop Music Hits 19951999

Pop Music Hits: 1995-1999 Trivia Quiz


Here is a quiz on some popular songs from the second half of the 1990s. Good luck and have fun.

A multiple-choice quiz by mrgrouchy. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
mrgrouchy
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
326,776
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
2963
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which singer had a 1999 number one hit song in the USA with "Genie in a Bottle"? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. In 1996-1997, Toni Braxton had success with "Un-Break My Heart." Please complete this line from the song:

"Un-break my heart, say you'll love me again
Undo this _____ you caused
When you walked through the door..."
Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which two fairy tale characters were mentioned in Faith Hill's 1998 crossover hit song "This Kiss"? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. In 1997, Third Eye Blind had a top ten U.S. hit single with a song called "Semi- _____ Life." Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. In 1996, Celine Dion released "Because You Loved Me." Which movie from the same year starring Robert Redford and Michelle Pfeiffer featured this song in its soundtrack? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. In 1999, which group led by Steven Harwell reached the top ten of the U.S. singles charts with the song "All Star"? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. "Candle light and soul forever
A dream of you and me together
Say you believe it, say you believe it..."

Which 1996-1997 song by The Spice Girls opened with the above lyrics?
Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. In 1995, a Texas-born singer named Selena had a posthumous hit single in the USA called "Dreaming of You." What was Selena's last name? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. In 1997, Elton John recorded an updated version of "Candle in the Wind" in tribute to Princess Diana. Who wrote the lyrics to this song? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. In 1995, Madonna reached the top of the U.S. singles charts with "Take a Bow." On which 1995 album did this song appear? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which singer had a 1999 number one hit song in the USA with "Genie in a Bottle"?

Answer: Christina Aguilera

Christina Aguilera recorded the smash hit song "Genie in a Bottle" in 1999. "Genie" climbed to the top of the U.S. Billboard charts in the summer of 1999. Aguilera, who was born in New York, sang these lyrics:

"If you wanna be with me
Baby, there's a price you pay
I'm a genie in a bottle
You gotta rub me the right way..."
2. In 1996-1997, Toni Braxton had success with "Un-Break My Heart." Please complete this line from the song: "Un-break my heart, say you'll love me again Undo this _____ you caused When you walked through the door..."

Answer: Hurt

"Un-break my heart, say you'll love me again
Undo this hurt you caused when you walked through the door..."

Maryland-born Toni Braxton enjoyed huge success with "Un-Break My Heart" in late 1996 and early 1997. This song was number one on the U.S. Billboard singles charts for nearly three months. This song was composed by Diane Warren and appeared on the Toni Braxton album "Secrets."
3. Which two fairy tale characters were mentioned in Faith Hill's 1998 crossover hit song "This Kiss"?

Answer: Cinderella and Snow White

Faith Hill struck gold in 1998 with her popular hit "This Kiss." This song reached the number one position in the U.S. Billboard country music charts, and it also climbed to the number seven position on the pop music charts. In the second verse of "This Kiss", Hill sang these words:

"Cinderella said to Snow White
How does love get so off course?
Oh, all I wanted was a white knight
With a good heart, soft touch, fast horse..."
4. In 1997, Third Eye Blind had a top ten U.S. hit single with a song called "Semi- _____ Life."

Answer: Charmed

The song "Semi-Charmed Life" was a successful effort for the band Third Eye Blind in 1997. Stephan Jenkins of San Francisco sang lead vocals on this track, which explored the dark sides of life. "Semi-Charmed Life" reached the number four spot on the U.S. Billboard charts. Jenkins sang these words from the song's chorus:

"I want something else
To get me through this semi-charmed kind of life
Baby, baby, I'm not listening when you say goodbye..."
5. In 1996, Celine Dion released "Because You Loved Me." Which movie from the same year starring Robert Redford and Michelle Pfeiffer featured this song in its soundtrack?

Answer: Up Close & Personal

The song "Because You Love Me" was featured in the 1996 movie "Up Close & Personal." This movie showed viewers the relationship between a news reporter (Pfeiffer) and a news channel director (Redford). "Because You Love Me" was a major success for Celine Dion; this song became an international number one hit single. "Because You Love Me" was nominated for an Academy Award as Best Original Song in 1996.
6. In 1999, which group led by Steven Harwell reached the top ten of the U.S. singles charts with the song "All Star"?

Answer: Smash Mouth

Steven Harwell and the band Smash Mouth achieved success with the song "All Star" in 1999. This tune rose to the number four position on the U.S. Billboard charts and was played in sports arenas across the country. The California-based members of Smash Mouth sang these words:

"Hey now, you're an all star
Get your game on, go play
Hey now, you're a rock star
Get the show on, get paid
And all that glitters is gold..."
7. "Candle light and soul forever A dream of you and me together Say you believe it, say you believe it..." Which 1996-1997 song by The Spice Girls opened with the above lyrics?

Answer: 2 Become 1

"2 Become 1" was released in the U.S. in 1997, and it rose to the number four spot on the Billboard charts. In the UK, "2 Become 1" became the third song from the album "Spice" to top the pop music charts. The Spice Girls sang, "Cause tonight is the night when two become one..."
8. In 1995, a Texas-born singer named Selena had a posthumous hit single in the USA called "Dreaming of You." What was Selena's last name?

Answer: Quintanilla-Perez

Selena Quintanilla-Perez was born in Texas in 1971. Unfortunately, Selena was murdered in 1995 by her fan club manager. For many listeners, the song "Dreaming of You" became a bittersweet reminder of what Selena might have accomplished in the pop music world if she hadn't been killed. "Dreaming of You" reached the number 21 spot on the U.S. Billboard singles charts, and the album "Dreaming of You" climbed to the number one position. Selena sang these lyrics,

"Cause I'm dreaming of you tonight
Till tomorrow I'll be holding you tight
And there's nowhere in the world I'd rather be
Than here in my room dreaming about you and me..."
9. In 1997, Elton John recorded an updated version of "Candle in the Wind" in tribute to Princess Diana. Who wrote the lyrics to this song?

Answer: Bernie Taupin

Elton John and lyricist Bernie Taupin originally wrote "Candle in the Wind" for the 1973 album "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" as a tribute to Marilyn Monroe. After the death of Princess Diana in 1997, Bernie Taupin and Sir Elton rewrote the lyrics of "Candle in the Wind" in order to pay homage to Diana, Princess of Wales. "Candle in the Wind 1997" became Elton John's biggest hit of his illustrious career.
10. In 1995, Madonna reached the top of the U.S. singles charts with "Take a Bow." On which 1995 album did this song appear?

Answer: Bedtime Stories

The song "Take a Bow" appeared on Madonna's album, "Bedtime Stories" and later "Something to Remember." This later compilation disc was released in 1995 and contained such songs as "You'll See" and "This Used to Be My Playground." The track "Take a Bow" was a number one hit single in the U.S. for several weeks in 1995, and the accompanying video featured a bullfighter. Madonna sang these lyrics:

"I've always been in love with you
I guess you've always known it's true
You took my love for granted; why, oh why?
The show is over, say good-bye..."

"Erotica" was released in 1992, "Ray of Light" appeared in 1998, and "Music" was released in 2000.
Source: Author mrgrouchy

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