Egotistical Songs or Lyrics Trivia Quiz

Answer: Right Said Fred

Right Said Fred formed in 1989 as a British dance-pop duo featuring brothers Fred and Richard Fairbrass. They became a trio when guitarist Rob Manzoli joined in 1990. The Fairbrass brothers had previously worked as session musicians and backup singers in London before forming their own group. Their name came from a 1962 Bernard Cribbins novelty song about furniture movers.

'I'm Too Sexy' was released in July 1991 as their debut single. It reached number two on the UK Singles Chart and topped the US Billboard Hot 100 in February 1992 and stayed at number one for three weeks. The group struggled to replicate this success in the US market but continued to enjoy major chart success in the UK, reaching number one with their third single, 'Deeply Dippy'.

Answer: Janet Jackson

Janet Jackson was born in 1966, in Gary, Indiana, the youngest of the Jackson family. She began her entertainment career as a child actress on television shows including 'Good Times' and 'Diff'rent Strokes' focusing on music in the early 1980s. Her first two albums didn't sell well until she partnered with producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis for her third album 'Control'.

'What Have You Done for Me Lately' was released as a single from 'Control' in January 1986. It reached number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number three on the UK Singles Chart. It was her first major solo hit, establishing her as a force in pop music separate from her famous family. The album eventually sold over ten million copies worldwide.

Answer: Robert Palmer

Robert Palmer was born in Batley, Yorkshire, England, in 1949. He began his music career in the late 1960s with various British blues and rock bands before launching his solo career in 1974. He developed a reputation for blending rock, soul, and new wave influences across multiple albums throughout the 1970s and early 1980s.

It was released in 1986 from his album 'Riptide'. The song was a cover of Cherrelle's 1984 R&B original. Palmer's version reached number two on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number nine on the UK Singles Chart. The single became one of his biggest hits in America.

Answer: Lou Rawls

Lou Rawls was born in 1933 in Chicago, Illinois. He sang in church choirs as a child and later performed with gospel groups including the Pilgrim Travelers in the 1950s. After a serious car accident in 1958, he moved to secular music and began recording soul and jazz albums in the early 1960s.

'You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine' was released in May 1976 from the album 'All Things in Time'. It topped the US Billboard R&B chart and reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100, as well as number ten on the UK Singles Chart. It became his biggest pop crossover hit and earned him a Grammy nomination.

Answer: Queen

Queen formed in London in 1970 with Freddie Mercury (vocals), Brian May (guitar), and Roger Taylor (drums). John Deacon (bass) joined in 1971. The band emerged from the British rock scene and achieved its first major success with 'Killer Queen' in 1974. They built a reputation for elaborate studio productions and theatrical live performances throughout the mid-1970s.

​'We Are the Champions' was released in October 1977 with 'We Will Rock You' as its B-side from the album 'News of the World'. It reached number two on the UK Singles Chart and number four on the US Billboard Hot 100. Freddie wrote it as an anthem, and it has since become one of the most frequently played songs at sporting events worldwide.

Answer: Mac Davis

​Mac Davis was born Morris Mac Davis on January 21, 1942, in Lubbock, Texas. He worked as a songwriter in Atlanta and later Los Angeles during the 1960s, writing hits for Elvis Presley including 'In the Ghetto' and 'A Little Less Conversation'. He launched his own recording and performing career in 1970 after establishing himself as a successful country and pop songwriter.

​The single was released in June 1972 from the album of the same name. It topped the US Billboard Hot 100 for three weeks in September 1972 and reached number 29 on the UK Singles Chart. It became his only number-one pop hit and earned him a Grammy nomination for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance.

Answer: Billy Idol

Billy Idol was born William Broad in 1955 in Stanmore, Middlesex, England. He was the lead vocalist of the punk band Generation X from 1976 to 1981, before the group disbanded. He moved to New York City in 1981 and began a solo career, working with guitarist Steve Stevens to develop a guitar-driven new wave sound.

'Dancing with Myself' was originally released by Generation X in 1980 but gained wider recognition when Billy remixed it for his 1981 EP 'Don't Stop'. The remixed version reached number 27 on the US Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart in 1981 and was later included on his debut album. Though the song stalled at number 62 in the UK, MTV played it a lot, helping to establish his solo career in America.

Answer: David Lee Roth

David Lee Roth was born on October 10, 1954, in Bloomington, Indiana. He joined the rock band Van Halen in 1974 as lead vocalist and became known for his energetic stage presence and high-pitched vocals. After growing tensions with guitarist Eddie Van Halen, he left the band in 1985 to pursue a solo career. He released his first solo EP 'Crazy from the Heat' that same year.

'Just a Gigolo/I Ain't Got Nobody' was released in March 1985 as a medley combining two earlier songs from the 1910s and 1920s. It reached number 12 on the US Billboard Hot 100 in early 1985 and number 13 in Australia. The song's music video, featuring him in various comedic costumes, was played frequently on MTV and helped establish his solo career as more theatrical and humorous than his work with Van Halen.

Answer: Chaka Khan

Chaka Khan was born Yvette Marie Stevens on March 23, 1953, in Chicago, Illinois. She began her music career as the lead vocalist of the funk band Rufus in 1972, achieving success throughout the mid-1970s with hits like 'Tell Me Something Good'. She launched her solo career in 1978 while still performing with Rufus.

'I'm Every Woman' was released in September 1978 from her debut solo album 'Chaka'. Written by Nickolas Ashford and Valerie Simpson, it reached number 21 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and became her biggest solo hit. The song celebrates female empowerment and versatility. Whitney Houston later covered it in 1992 for 'The Bodyguard' soundtrack.

Answer: Peter Gabriel

Peter Gabriel was born in 1950 in Chobham, Surrey, England. He co-founded the progressive rock band Genesis in 1967 and was lead vocalist until leaving in 1975 to pursue a solo career. He released several experimental solo albums in the late 1970s and early 1980s, incorporating world music influences and moving away from his prog-rock origins.

The single, 'Big Time', was released in April 1986 from the album 'So'. It topped the US Billboard Hot 100 for one week in July 1986 and reached number four on the UK Singles Chart. It became his biggest commercial hit and won nine MTV Video Music Awards for its innovative claymation and stop-motion animation video.