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Which Billy? Trivia Quiz

I give the song title and you choose the artist, all of whom are named Billy.

A multiple-choice quiz by Radarvelous. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
Radarvelous

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
315,058

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
3032

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Hayes1953 (8/10), Kittycat_1019 (10/10), Bourman (5/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who sang "Me and Mrs. Jones", a song about a forbidden affair? Hint

Billy Paul

Billy Ocean

Billy Swan

Billy Idol

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Question 2 of 10

2. I can't help but add this catchy tune! Which artist sang "I Can Help"? Hint

Billy Swan

Billy Joel

Billy Ray Cyrus

Billy Preston

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Question 3 of 10

3. "Caribbean Queen" was a big hit for this man in the 80's. He stayed afloat with several other hits. Who was he? Hint

Billy Joel

Billy Ocean

Billy Ray Cyrus

Billy Idol

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Question 4 of 10

4. He was once married to an "Uptown Girl" and one of his biggest hits was "Piano Man". Who is he? Hint

Billy Ray Cyrus

Billy Bob Thornton

Billy Joel

Billy Idol

5. He tinkled the ivories in several Beatles tunes and his large Afro was his trademark. Who was this artist who sang "Will it Go Round in Circles" and was sometimes called "The Fifth Beatle"? Hint

Billy Idol

Billy Paul

Billy Preston

Billy Ocean

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who sang the song that was also a famous line dance-"Achy Breaky Heart"? Hint

Billy Paul

Billy Bob Thornton

Billy Ray Cyrus

Billy Ocean

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Question 7 of 10

7. What spiked haired rocker sang "White Wedding"? Hint

Billy Idol

Billy Joel

Billy Preston

Billy Swan

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who is the actor that is also the lead singer of The Boxmasters? Hint

Billy Bob Thornton

Bill Paul

Billy Joel

Billy Ocean

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Question 9 of 10

9. "Anthony's Song (Movin' Out)" featured the characters Mr. Cacciatore, Momma Leoni, and Sgt O'Leary. Who sang this upbeat tune? Hint

Billy Ray Cyrus

Billy Idol

Billy Joel

Billy Ocean

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Question 10 of 10

10. Known mostly for his rock and roll, what artist sang the ballad "Eyes Without a Face"? Hint

Billy Idol

Billy Joel

Billy Ray Cyrus

Billy Preston

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who sang "Me and Mrs. Jones", a song about a forbidden affair?

Answer: Billy Paul

This was a great song in the 70's. Billy Paul was born Jan 1, 1934 in Philadelphia, PA. He also did a cover of Elton John's "Your Song".

2. I can't help but add this catchy tune! Which artist sang "I Can Help"?

Answer: Billy Swan

This was a successful song, with two million copies sold worldwide but Billy Swan didn't have a hit after this tune.
He made his debut as a record producer with "Polk Salad Annie" for Tony Joe White and was also an original member of Kris Kristofferson's Band.

3. "Caribbean Queen" was a big hit for this man in the 80's. He stayed afloat with several other hits. Who was he?

Answer: Billy Ocean

Billy Ocean also had hits with "When the Going Gets Tough" and "Get Out of My Dreams".

4. He was once married to an "Uptown Girl" and one of his biggest hits was "Piano Man". Who is he?

Answer: Billy Joel

He also sang "For the Longest Time", "Allentown" and "My Life". Horacio Sanz did a skit of Billy Joel on "Saturday Night Live", chronicling his bout with drinking and driving.

5. He tinkled the ivories in several Beatles tunes and his large Afro was his trademark. Who was this artist who sang "Will it Go Round in Circles" and was sometimes called "The Fifth Beatle"?

Answer: Billy Preston

Billy Preston died in Arizona at age 59. He had a soulful voice and was a great keyboard player.

6. Who sang the song that was also a famous line dance-"Achy Breaky Heart"?

Answer: Billy Ray Cyrus

Billy Ray Cyrus was instrumental in the singing success of his daughter Miley Cyrus and is also an actor on her show.

7. What spiked haired rocker sang "White Wedding"?

Answer: Billy Idol

Billy Idol also appeared in Adam Sandler's movie "Wedding Singer".

8. Who is the actor that is also the lead singer of The Boxmasters?

Answer: Billy Bob Thornton

Billy Bob Thornton is a very successful actor and writer who was once married to Angelina Jolie. He wrote, directed, and starred in "Sling Blade", one of my favorite movies. Two more questions and you can have yourself some mustard and biscuits or french fried potaters.

9. "Anthony's Song (Movin' Out)" featured the characters Mr. Cacciatore, Momma Leoni, and Sgt O'Leary. Who sang this upbeat tune?

Answer: Billy Joel

This song also featured a roaring engine and squealing tires. This was a great song by a great artist. Some of his other hits were "We Didn't Start the Fire", "You May Be Right" and "It's Still Rock and Roll to Me".

10. Known mostly for his rock and roll, what artist sang the ballad "Eyes Without a Face"?

Answer: Billy Idol

With his blonde spiked hair, Billy was an "Idol" to many. Since I am from Georgia, I guess I can end this quiz with a "Rebel Yell". He also sang "Cradle of Love" and "Dancing With Myself".

Source: Author Radarvelous

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