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Most bands do cover versions at some point in their career, but who did what and when?

A multiple-choice quiz by kizlode. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
kizlode

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
144,460

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which early Fleetwood Mac song did Judas Priest cover on their "Unleashed in the East" live album? Hint

Albatross

The Green Manalishi (with the Two Pronged Crown)

Man of the World

Black Magic Woman

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Question 2 of 10

2. What Buddy Holly song did Canadian rockers Rush cover for their first single? Hint

True Love Ways

Everyday

Not Fade Away

Peggy Sue

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Question 3 of 10

3. In what year did Rod Stewart have a UK number 1 with his cover of The Sutherland Brothers' song "Sailing"? Hint

1974

1975

1976

1977

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Question 4 of 10

4. What Kinks cover version was on the B-side of one version of Green Day's hit single "Basket Case"? Hint

Waterloo Sunset

Apeman

Lola

Tired of Waiting

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of these songs has been covered by both David Bowie and The Doors? Hint

Who do you Love

Alabama Song

Little Drummer Boy

Knock on Wood

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Question 6 of 10

6. Two of Robert Palmer's biggest hits have been cover versions, but which ones? Hint

Bad Case of Loving You and Looking for Clues

Looking for Clues and You Are in My System

Some Guys Have All the Luck and You Are in My System

Some Guys Have All the Luck and Bad Case of Loving You

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which Isaac Hayes song appeared on the ZZ Top album "Deguello"? Hint

Esther be the One

Do Your Thing

Lowdown in the Street

I Thank You

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Question 8 of 10

8. The Rolling Stones' first single, "Come On", was a cover of a Chuck Berry song, but in what year was it released? Hint

1962

1963

1964

1961

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which Rock 'n' Roll classic was covered by both The New York Dolls and The Sex Pistols? Hint

Somethin' Else

Rock Around the Clock

Stepping Stone

C'mon Everybody

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of the following bands/singers have NOT had a song covered by The Cardigans? Hint

Black Sabbath

Deep Purple

Thin Lizzy

Ozzy Osbourne

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which early Fleetwood Mac song did Judas Priest cover on their "Unleashed in the East" live album?

Answer: The Green Manalishi (with the Two Pronged Crown)

Judas Priest have also covered songs by Chuck Berry, Spooky Tooth, and Joan Baez.

2. What Buddy Holly song did Canadian rockers Rush cover for their first single?

Answer: Not Fade Away

This is the only cover version that Rush has ever recorded.

3. In what year did Rod Stewart have a UK number 1 with his cover of The Sutherland Brothers' song "Sailing"?

Answer: 1975

Not many people realise that this song is a cover version at all.

4. What Kinks cover version was on the B-side of one version of Green Day's hit single "Basket Case"?

Answer: Tired of Waiting

This song was also covered by The Pretenders.

5. Which of these songs has been covered by both David Bowie and The Doors?

Answer: Alabama Song

A rather strange song with lyrics written by Berthold Brecht.

6. Two of Robert Palmer's biggest hits have been cover versions, but which ones?

Answer: Some Guys Have All the Luck and Bad Case of Loving You

Gary Numan appeared on Robert Palmer's 1980 "Clues" album.

7. Which Isaac Hayes song appeared on the ZZ Top album "Deguello"?

Answer: I Thank You

Isaac Hayes was the co-writer of "Soul Man" and other hits for Sam and Dave.

8. The Rolling Stones' first single, "Come On", was a cover of a Chuck Berry song, but in what year was it released?

Answer: 1963

These was the first seven Chuck Berry songs that the Rolling Stones have recorded.

9. Which Rock 'n' Roll classic was covered by both The New York Dolls and The Sex Pistols?

Answer: Somethin' Else

Both bands were managed by Malcolm McLaren.

10. Which of the following bands/singers have NOT had a song covered by The Cardigans?

Answer: Deep Purple

The Cardigans have said in interviews that they were heavily influenced by Black Sabbath.

Source: Author kizlode

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