American Titled Songs Trivia Quiz

Answer: James Brown

The "Godfather of Soul" James Brown recorded "Living in America" for the 1985 movie "Rocky IV". The song was played during Apollo Creed's entrance during the movie. The song released as a single in December of 1985. Stevie Ray Vaughan, Dan Hartman and T. M. Stevens played on the song.

Answer: Madonna

Don McLean released the original version of "American Pie" in 1971. Madonna recorded a version of "American Pie" for the soundtrack album of 2000 film "The Next Best Thing". Even though "The Next Best Thing" was a box-office bomb, Madonna's "American Pie" single became an international hit.

Answer: Brooks & Dunn

Brooks & Dunn recorded the hit single "Only in America" for their 2001 album "Steers & Stripes". The song's music video won the Video of the Year award at the Academy of Country Music Awards. The song emphasized the diversity of the aspirations and opportunities that exist in the United States.

Answer: Sister Sledge

Sister Sledge released the single "All American Girls" in January of 1981. The song was written by Allee Willis, Joni Sledge and Lisa Walden. The song was a patriotic tune promoting the rights of American women.

Answer: Kim Wilde

Kim Wilde recorded the song "Kids in America" for her self-titled 1981 debut album. "Kids in America" was first released as a single in 1981 in the United Kingdom. The Muffs remade "Kids in America" for the 1995 teen film "Clueless".

Answer: Jackson Browne

"For America" was a song recorded for Jackson Browne's 1986 album "Lives in the Balance". This song questioned the state of American politics and leadership. Phil Kenzie played the saxophone on the song.

Answer: Ray Charles

The song "America the Beautiful" was adapted from an 1895 poem titled "Pikes Peak" by Katharine Lee Bates. The song has been recorded by dozens of artists. The most memorable version of the song was recorded by Ray Charles in 1976. Charles recorded the song to celebrate the United States' bicentennial. Ray Charles performed "America the Beautiful" at the NFL's Super Bowl and WWE's Wrestlemania events.

Answer: Pat Metheny Group and David Bowie

The Pat Metheny Group and David Bowie collaborated to record the song "This Is Not America" in 1984. The song was featured in the 1985 film "The Falcon and the Snowman". The song was released as a single in February of 1985.

Answer: Lenny Kravitz

The Guess Who released the original version of "American Woman" in 1970. Lenny Kravitz recorded a version of "American Woman" for the 1999 film "Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me". Kravitz's version of the song won the Grammy Award for the Best Male Rock Vocal Performance.

Answer: Eurythmics

"The King and Queen of America" was recorded for the Eurythmics' 1989 album "We Too Are One". "The King and Queen of America" was the third single from the album in January of 1990. The music video parodied various aspects of American culture.