It Runs In The Family Trivia Quiz

Answer: Sam and Dave

The single "Soul Sister, Brown Sugar" was released by Atlantic Records in 1969, after Sam & Dave left Stax Records. In the United States, the song reached number 41 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 18 on the R&B chart. In Canada, it entered the Top 40 and, in the UK, the Top 15.

Although it was not as successful as earlier hits such as "Soul Man" or "Hold On, I'm Comin'', the track has been included on several compilation albums covering Sam & Dave's Atlantic years.

Answer: The Hollies

"He Ain't Heavy... He's My Brother" was released by The Hollies on their own label in the United Kingdom in 1969 and later in the United States. The song reached number three in the UK and number seven in the US in 1970. Written by Bobby Scott and Bob Russell, it became one of The Hollies' best-known hits and has been reissued several times, including in 1988 when it topped the UK single charts.

The track has featured in films and TV programmes, and has been covered by numerous artists.

Answer: Stars On 45

"Proudly Presents The Star Sisters" was recorded by Stars on 45 and released in 1983. The track is part of a medley album featuring disco adaptations of popular songs, released following the group's commercial success with medley singles in the early 1980s. In the Netherlands, the track reached the number one on the national singles chart, while in Germany it peaked at number 35.

Answer: Hot Chocolate

"Brother Louie" was recorded by British band Hot Chocolate and released as a single in 1973. It reached number seven in the UK Singles Chart, becoming the band's first Top Ten hit, and topped the charts in Canada and the US. Written by Errol Brown and Tony Wilson, the song deals with an interracial relationship, a relatively uncommon theme in pop music at the time.

Answer: Eurythmics and Aretha Franklin

"Sisters Are Doin' It for Themselves" is a duet by Annie Lennox (of the Eurythmics) and Aretha Franklin and was released as a single in 1985. It reached number nine in the UK Singles Chart and number 18 in the US Billboard Hot 100, and became a Top Ten hit in several other countries, including Ireland and the Netherlands. Written by Lennox and her Eurythmics bandmate Dave Stewart, the track celebrates female empowerment.

It was later included on the Eurythmics' album, "Be Yourself Tonight", as well as on various Franklin compilations.

Answer: Dire Straits

"Brothers in Arms" was released by Dire Straits in 1985 as the title track of their fifth studio album. The song later became a major success in Europe when it was released as a single, reaching number 16 in the UK Singles Chart and topping the charts in Belgium.

This anti-war ballad was written by Mark Knopfler and was first performed during the Falklands War. The song gained renewed attention when it was featured in the 2001 television series "Band of Brothers".

Answer: Terence Trent d'Arby

"Dance Little Sister" was released in 1987 as the second single from Terence Trent D'Arby's debut album "Introducing the Hardline According to Terence Trent D'Arby". The song reached number 20 on the UK Singles Chart and peaked at number 30 on the US Billboard Hot 100.

It performed strongly in several European markets, including the Netherlands, where it entered the Top Ten. The track followed the international success of "If You Let Me Stay" and "Wishing Well", and helped establish D'Arby as a major new artist in the late 1980s.

A 12-inch remix by Shep Pettibone was also released and became popular in dance clubs.

Answer: Harry Muskee

"Brother Booze" was recorded by Dutch blues singer Harry "Cuby" Muskee and released in 1970. The track appeared on the album "Somebody Will Know Someday", which Muskee recorded with his band Cuby + Blizzards. While the song itself did not chart internationally, the album is widely regarded as a milestone in the group's career and has been reissued several times. Muskee continued to perform "Brother Booze" at concerts throughout his career.

Answer: This Mortal Coil

"You and Your Sister" is a song written by American songwriter Chris Bell in 1970. It was later re-recorded by the British collective This Mortal Coil with vocals performed by Elizabeth Fraser and Robin Guthrie of Cocteau Twins, and released on their 1991 album "Blood".

The band released a single version of the song in France and the Benelux, where it entered the charts in Belgium at number 42 and in the Netherlands at number 13.

Answer: Night Ranger

"Sister Christian" is a power ballad by the American rock band Night Ranger. Originally part of their second studio album, "Midnight Madness", it was later released as a single. Written and sung by drummer Kelly Keagy about his sister, the song became the band's most successful single.

It reached number five in the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and stayed in the charts for 24 weeks. It also topped the charts in Canada. The track has featured in several films, including "Boogie Nights" (1997), "Superstar" (1999), "Friday the 13th" (2009) and "Air" (2023).