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"Up" in Song Trivia Quiz

All these songs contain the word "up" in their titles.

A multiple-choice quiz by Ilona_Ritter. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Ilona_Ritter

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
355,934

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
689

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Question 1 of 10

1. "Straight up now tell me do you wanna love me forever oh oh oh". Who sang the song "Straight Up"? Hint

Madonna

Tiffany

Whitney Houston

Paula Abdul

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Question 2 of 10

2. Wham! had a song that fits the "up" category. What was it called, "Wake Me Up Before you __________"? Hint

Leave

Take off

Hurt me

Go-go

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Question 3 of 10

3. What did the group Autograph ask us to "turn up" in their song? Hint

the radio

the stereo

the tv

the CD player

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who sang the song "Stir It Up" (Not the Bob Marley/Johnny Nash song)? Hint

Donna Summer

Madonna

Whitney Houston

Patti Labelle

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Question 5 of 10

5. What group told us to "Give It Up" in the 80s? Hint

Wham!

The Bangles

Bananarama

KC and the Sunshine Band

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Question 6 of 10

6. "Up Where We Belong" was a song from what 1980s movie? Hint

The Breakfast Club

Lethal Weapon 2

When Harry Met Sally

An Officer and a Gentleman

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Question 7 of 10

7. Was "Wrap It Up" sung by the Thunderbolts?

Yes

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who sang "Word Up"? Hint

Autograph

Abba

Wham!

Cameo

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Question 9 of 10

9. What "up" song starts with the words "I never knew there'd come a day, when I'd be sayin' to you don't let this good love slip away."? Hint

Caught Up In You

Up, Up and Away

Up Where We Belong

Up in Arms

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who had a hit with "Shake It Up" in 1981? Hint

The Doors

The Police

The Rolling Stones

The Cars

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. "Straight up now tell me do you wanna love me forever oh oh oh". Who sang the song "Straight Up"?

Answer: Paula Abdul

Paula Abdul was born June 19, 1962 in San Fernando, California. Before becoming a singer and dancer she was a Laker girl for the L.A. Lakers. She has also been a judge on "American Idol" and "X-Factor" both American versions.

2. Wham! had a song that fits the "up" category. What was it called, "Wake Me Up Before you __________"?

Answer: Go-go

Wham! was a musical duo comprised of George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley. They were a group from 1981-1986. The group was also known as WhamUK (www.wikipedia.com).

3. What did the group Autograph ask us to "turn up" in their song?

Answer: the radio

Autograph was a hard rock/heavy metal band. They performed in the 80s and then again from 2002-2003. "Turn Up the Radio" is their best known song.

4. Who sang the song "Stir It Up" (Not the Bob Marley/Johnny Nash song)?

Answer: Patti Labelle

Patti Labelle was born May 24, 1944 in Philadelphia, PA. She has been singing since 1958.

5. What group told us to "Give It Up" in the 80s?

Answer: KC and the Sunshine Band

KC and the Sunshine Band was formed in 1973 and performed until 1984. They got together again in 1993. They got their name from their lead singer's last name, Casey.

6. "Up Where We Belong" was a song from what 1980s movie?

Answer: An Officer and a Gentleman

"An Officer and Gentlemen" starred Richard Gere. "Up Where We Belong" was sung by Joe Cocker and Jennifer Warnes.

7. Was "Wrap It Up" sung by the Thunderbolts?

Answer: No

"Wrap It Up" was performed by Fabulous Thunderbirds. The Fabulous Thunderbirds have been performing since 1974. They are a blues rock band from Austin, TX.

8. Who sang "Word Up"?

Answer: Cameo

Cameo has been performing since 1974. They are a funk group band. They were originally a thirteen member band known as New York City Players. When they became Cameo they dropped to only five members.

9. What "up" song starts with the words "I never knew there'd come a day, when I'd be sayin' to you don't let this good love slip away."?

Answer: Caught Up In You

"Caught Up in You" was performed by .38 Special. .38 Special have been performing since 1974. They got their start in Florida.

10. Who had a hit with "Shake It Up" in 1981?

Answer: The Cars

The Cars performed from 1976 to 1988. They got back together again in 2010. Former band member Benjamin Orr died in 2000 from pancreatic cancer.

Source: Author Ilona_Ritter

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