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Why? Why? Why? Trivia Quiz

This quiz is all about songs with the word 'Why' in them! Can you get 10/10? Good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by jess1506. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
jess1506

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
370,059

Updated
Jul 21 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
326

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Which funk / R&B band recorded the hit 'Why Can't We Be Friends?' in 1974? Hint

War

Sly and the Family Stone

Earth, Wind and Fire

The Temptations

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Question 2 of 10

2. 'Why Does My Heart Feel So Bad?' is a song by which of the following artists? Hint

The Chemical Brothers

Moby

Air

Armand Van Helden

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Question 3 of 10

3. The 1998 album 'Americana' features the rock song 'Why Don't You Get A Job?'. Who sings it? Hint

Green Day

The Offspring

Incubus

blink-182

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Question 4 of 10

4. The song 'Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad?' is by Michael Jackson.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which female singer is renowned for her hit 'Don't Know Why', released in 2002? Hint

Colbie Caillat

Norah Jones

KT Tunstall

Sarah Blasko

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Question 6 of 10

6. 'Don't wish it away
Don't look at it like it's forever'

These are the first few lines from the song 'I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues'. Who originally sang it in 1983? Hint

Elton John

The Beatles

David Bowie

R.E.M.

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Question 7 of 10

7. Released in 1985, 'Why Worry?' is sung by which famous rock band? Hint

The Rolling Stones

Talking Heads

Roxy Music

Dire Straits

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which female songstress asked 'Why Don't You Love Me?' Hint

Mariah Carey

Mary J Blige

Christina Aguilera

Beyonc�

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Question 9 of 10

9. The song 'Why Don't We Do It In The Road?' appeared on which 1968 Beatles album? Hint

Revolver

The Beatles (The White Album)

Abbey Road

Let It Be

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which famous band lamented, 'Why Did It Have To Be Me?' in 1976? Hint

Bucks Fizz

The Beach Boys

Take That

ABBA

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which funk / R&B band recorded the hit 'Why Can't We Be Friends?' in 1974?

Answer: War

This song has been featured in a variety of movies such as 'Dazed and Confused' (1993), and was also covered by Smash Mouth on their debut album 'Fush Yu Mang' (1997).

2. 'Why Does My Heart Feel So Bad?' is a song by which of the following artists?

Answer: Moby

Released in 1999 from Moby's fifth studio album 'Play', 'Why Does My Heart Feel So Bad?' reached number three on the German Singles Charts and thus is the highest charting Moby single in the country.

3. The 1998 album 'Americana' features the rock song 'Why Don't You Get A Job?'. Who sings it?

Answer: The Offspring

'Why Don't You Get A Job' is known for its similarity to the Beatles hit 'Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da'. The song was very successful in Australia, where it was certified Platinum twice.

4. The song 'Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad?' is by Michael Jackson.

Answer: False

The song is actually sung by Prince, and is featured on his eponymous studio album that was released in 1979. 'Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad?' reached number 13 on the US Billboard R&B Singles chart.

5. Which female singer is renowned for her hit 'Don't Know Why', released in 2002?

Answer: Norah Jones

Released on her 2002 debut album 'Come Away With Me', 'Don't Know Why' remains one of Norah Jones' most successful songs. Norah Jones is also the daughter of Indian musician Ravi Shankar.

6. 'Don't wish it away Don't look at it like it's forever' These are the first few lines from the song 'I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues'. Who originally sang it in 1983?

Answer: Elton John

Featured on the album 'Too Low for Zero', 'I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues' features Stevie Wonder on harmonica. James Blunt recorded a cover version of the song in November 2014.

7. Released in 1985, 'Why Worry?' is sung by which famous rock band?

Answer: Dire Straits

'Why Worry?' is the longest song on Dire Straits' 1985 album 'Brothers In Arms'. The song has also been covered by Art Garfunkel, appearing on the 1998 compilation album 'Simply the Best'.

8. Which female songstress asked 'Why Don't You Love Me?'

Answer: Beyonc�

Released as a promotional single from her 2008 album "I Am...Sasha Fierce", 'Why Don't You Love Me?' is widely known for its 50s style music video, where Beyonc�, under the alias 'B.B. Homemaker' emulates a 50s housewife.

9. The song 'Why Don't We Do It In The Road?' appeared on which 1968 Beatles album?

Answer: The Beatles (The White Album)

The song was written by Paul McCartney after seeing two monkeys having intercourse while on retreat in India! 'Why Don't We Do It In The Road?' has also been covered many times, most notably by Phish and Meat Loaf.

10. Which famous band lamented, 'Why Did It Have To Be Me?' in 1976?

Answer: ABBA

'Why Did It Have To Be Me?' was released on ABBA's 1976 album 'Arrival' and was composed by Benny Andersson and Bj�rn Ulvaeus.

Source: Author jess1506

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