Chemistry Connections Trivia Quiz

Answer: Joan Baez

'Diamonds & Rust', released in 1975, is a song by singer-songwriter Joan Baez, who was born in Staten Island, New York, in 1941. She became famous in the 1960s, known for her social activism and powerful voice. She covered songs by Bob Dylan and other folk legends. 'Diamonds & Rust' reached number 35 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and is the title track of her album of the same name. Other singles of hers include 'The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down' and 'We Shall Overcome'.

Answer: Kaiser Chiefs

The single 'Ruby' was released in 2007 by the British indie rock band The Kaiser Chiefs, who formed in Leeds, England in 2000. They changed their name from Parva and took their current name from the South African football club Kaizer Chiefs. 'Ruby' was a big hit, making number one on the UK Singles Chart. Two of their other singles are 'I Predict a Riot' and 'Everyday l Love You Less and Less'.

Answer: Neil Young

'Heart of Gold', released in 1972, is a single from singer-songwriter Neil Young, who was born in 1945 in Ontario, Canada. It made number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, making it his biggest hit. It also reached number seven on the UK Singles Chart and the top ten in several other countries including Canada. Linda Ronstadt and James Taylor both sang backing vocals on it.

Other singles by him include 'Harvest Moon' and 'Rocking in the Free World'.

Answer: Blondie

Singer Debbie Harry and guitarist Chris Stein formed the American band Blondie in New York in 1974. They rose to fame with their punk-meets-pop sound. Their 1978 album 'Parallel Lines' made them international stars. Their single 'Heart of Glass' topped both the UK and US charts in 1979.

Other UK number-one hits include 'Atomic', 'Call Me', 'The Tide Is High' and 'Maria'. Their fusion of styles made them one of the most influential bands of their era.

Answer: The Sweet

'Love Is Like Oxygen' was recorded by the British Glam Rock band The Sweet (formed in London in 1968). Following its release in 1978, it made number nine on the UK Singles Chart, number eight on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and reached the top ten in Switzerland, Australia and Germany.

The band had a string of hit singles in the 70s, some of which are 'Ballroom Blitz', 'Fox on the Run' and 'Teenage Rampage'.

Answer: David Soul

'Silver Lady' was a song from the American British actor David Soul, born in 1943 in Chicago, Illinois. It achieved number one on the UK Singles Chart in 1977. It was also number one in Ireland and number 52 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. He had another number-one UK hit with 'Don't Give Up on Us'. This also made number one in the U.S. His other single, 'Going in With My Eyes Open,' reached number two in the UK.

He became famous when he played Detective Kenneth Hutch in the TV series 'Starsky and Hutch'. He passed away in 2024 in London, England, aged 80.

Answer: The Small Faces

'Tin Soldier' was a single from the 60s British Mod band The Small Faces, who originated from London in 1965. It was released in 1967 and reached number nine on the UK Singles Chart. Some of their other singles include 'Itchycoo Park', 'Lazy Sunday', 'Sha-La-La-La-Lee', and 'All or Nothing'. The band was inducted into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2012.

Answer: Nirvana

'Lithium' is a song from the American Grunge band Nirvana, which was formed in 1987 by Kurt Cobain and Krist Novoselic in Aberdeen Washington. The single when released in 1992, reached number 11 on the UK Singles Chart. They had a great influence on the Grunge scene and had other hits like 'Smells Like Teen Spirit', 'Come As You Are' and 'Heart-Shaped Box'.

Singer Kurt Cobain was found dead at his home in Seattle in 1994. His death was ruled as suicide from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Answer: Bloc Party

The song 'Mercury' was released in 2008 by the British Indie band Bloc Party. They formed in London in 1999. It made it to number 16 on the UK Singles Chart. The single was a track taken from their album entitled 'Intimacy'. Some of the band's other singles include 'The Prayer', 'So Here We Are' and 'Flux'.

Answer: David Guetta

David Guetta is a French DJ and producer. He has been a leading force in dance music for decades, collaborating with top artists like Usher, Nicki Minaj, and Sia. In 2011, he teamed up with Sia, an Australian singer-songwriter known for her powerful vocals and mysterious persona, to create 'Titanium' which is a soaring dance anthem about inner strength and resilience. The song reached number one in the UK and number seven on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and made the top ten in Canada, Australia, Germany and France.