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My wife and I were playing a few quizzes here one night and she thought out loud that she wished there were a quiz about Sade. Well, her wish is my command (haha). Enjoy Sade fans!

A multiple-choice quiz by jbug1262. Estimated time: 6 mins.

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jbug1262

Time
6 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
266,605

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
15

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Question 1 of 15

1. 'Sade' is, in actuality, the singer's last name, not her first.

True

False

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Question 2 of 15

2. In what year was Sade born? Hint

1962

1957

1959

1961

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Question 3 of 15

3. In which of the following countries was the singer born? Hint

Ghana

Nigeria

England

Jamaica

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Question 4 of 15

4. Which of these are the correct names of Sade's parents? Hint

Banji and Ororo

Mbya and Miriam

Richard and Helen

Bsi and Anne

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Question 5 of 15

5. After graduating college, Sade started a fashion company which specialized in which type of clothing? Hint

men's

children's

plus-sized women's

petite women's

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Question 6 of 15

6. Alto, Soprano, Contralto, or Mezzo-soprano: which one of these ranges is considered Sade's singing voice?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 7 of 15

7. Before she was part of the group Sade, the singer was part of a group called Pride.

True

False

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Question 8 of 15

8. In which of the following movies did Sade play a jazz singer named Athene Duncannon? Hint

"To Live and Die in L.A."

"8 Million Ways to Die"

"Never Say Never Again"

"Absolute Beginners"

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Question 9 of 15

9. Which of the following songs was NOT on Sade's debut album, "Diamond Life"? Hint

"Sally"

"The Sweetest Taboo"

"Your Love Is King"

"Frankie's First Affair"

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Question 10 of 15

10. Is the capitalized word the correct one to finish this lyric?

"Natural as the way we came to be.
Second time won't live up to the THING."

Yes

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Question 11 of 15

11. Which one of these albums won Sade a Grammy award for "Best Pop Vocal Album"? Hint

"Diamond Life"

None of her albums have ever won a Grammy

"Stronger Than Pride"

"Lover's Rock"

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Question 12 of 15

12. How many years were there between Sade's releases of her albums "Love Deluxe" and "Lover's Rock"?

Answer: (One Word (a single digit number between 5-9))

13. To which song, from the "Stronger Than Pride" album, do these lyrics belong?

"And as the moon slid up over the restless streets
Sirens mocking and people stop to see.
Their greedy eyes don't realize
He's someone else's son.
Finger on the trigger for the years to come."
Hint

"Haunt Me"

"Clean Heart"

"Turn My Back On You"

"I Never Thought I'd See the Day"

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Question 14 of 15

14. On "The Best of Sade" (1994), which of her albums had the most songs taken from it to make up the compilation? Hint

"Love Deluxe"

"Diamond Life"

"Promise"

"Stronger Than Pride"

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Question 15 of 15

15. In "Slave Song", what was Sade referring to when she sang these lyrics?

"________ is the flame.
________ is the brave warrior."
Hint

Knowledge

Wisdom

Faith

Pride

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. 'Sade' is, in actuality, the singer's last name, not her first.

Answer: False

Although she is known the world over as Sade, that isn't her last name, nor is it her first name; 'Sade' is most likely a nickname. The singer's full name is Helen Folasade Adu.

2. In what year was Sade born?

Answer: 1959

She was born January 16, 1959.

3. In which of the following countries was the singer born?

Answer: Nigeria

Sade was born in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.

4. Which of these are the correct names of Sade's parents?

Answer: Bsi and Anne

Sade was the second child born to Bsi Adu, a Nigerian economics lecturer, and Anne Hayes, an English nurse. She has an older brother named Banji.

5. After graduating college, Sade started a fashion company which specialized in which type of clothing?

Answer: men's

In 1977, after a three-year stint at St. Martin's college in London, England, Sade, along with her friend, Gioia Mellor, started up a fashion company specializing in making men's clothing in London's Chalk Farm district.

6. Alto, Soprano, Contralto, or Mezzo-soprano: which one of these ranges is considered Sade's singing voice?

Answer: Contralto

Contralto, Sade's voice, is considered the lowest singing voice for a female. Its range lies somewhere between tenor and mezzo-soprano.

7. Before she was part of the group Sade, the singer was part of a group called Pride.

Answer: True

After first getting her feet wet in the music business with a Latin-soul band called Arriva, Sade joined the group Pride. It was from this group that she, along with bandmates Stuart Matthewman (guitar), Paul Denman (bassist), and drummer, Paul Anthony Cook, originated the group Sade.

8. In which of the following movies did Sade play a jazz singer named Athene Duncannon?

Answer: "Absolute Beginners"

Sade had a small role in the movie "Absolute Beginners", which was a sort of rock-musical about life in 1950's London adapted from Colin MacInnes's book of the same name. Ray Davies of the rock group The Kinks, and David Bowie, were in the film, as well.

9. Which of the following songs was NOT on Sade's debut album, "Diamond Life"?

Answer: "The Sweetest Taboo"

"The Sweetest Taboo" was not on the "Diamond Life" album. It was on her second album, "Promise".

10. Is the capitalized word the correct one to finish this lyric? "Natural as the way we came to be. Second time won't live up to the THING."

Answer: no

The song is "Never As Good As the First Time" and it is from Sade's second album entitled, "Promise". The correct lyric is:

"Natural as the way we came to be.
Second time won't live up to the DREAM."

11. Which one of these albums won Sade a Grammy award for "Best Pop Vocal Album"?

Answer: "Lover's Rock"

Making a triumphant return to the music industry after an eight year hiatus, Sade's album ,"Lover's Rock", won her the Grammy in 2002. This was the artist's third such award in her illustrious career. The other two Grammys she won were "Best New Artist", in 1986, and "Best R&B Vocal Performance by a Group or Duo" ("No Ordinary Love"), in 1994.

12. How many years were there between Sade's releases of her albums "Love Deluxe" and "Lover's Rock"?

Answer: eight

In 1992, Sade released her fourth album, "Love Deluxe". It would be eight years before her fans would be given another album of original music from the artist, but to many, like myself, it was well worth the wait. "Lover's Rock" was released in 2000 and brought Sade her third Grammy award.

13. To which song, from the "Stronger Than Pride" album, do these lyrics belong? "And as the moon slid up over the restless streets Sirens mocking and people stop to see. Their greedy eyes don't realize He's someone else's son. Finger on the trigger for the years to come."

Answer: "Clean Heart"

These lyrics are from the song "Clean Heart". Although Sade was nominated for an American Music Award ("Favorite Soul/R&B Female Artist"), in 1989, in my opinion, this album is Sade's most underrated and best work, slightly edging out "Lover's Rock". While I love all of her albums, this one is solid from top to bottom.

14. On "The Best of Sade" (1994), which of her albums had the most songs taken from it to make up the compilation?

Answer: "Love Deluxe"

While the "Promise" album had four songs taken from it to help make up "The Best of Sade" ("Jezebel", "Is It A Crime", "Never As Good As the First Time", and "The Sweetest Taboo"), it was "Love Deluxe" that provided the most songs for the greatest hits compilation with five. They were "No Ordinary Love", "Like A Tattoo", "Kiss of Life", "Cherish the Day", and "Pearls".

15. In "Slave Song", what was Sade referring to when she sang these lyrics? "________ is the flame. ________ is the brave warrior."

Answer: Wisdom

Wisdom is what Sade was referring to in this truly powerful song about gaining strength from her enslaved fore-fathers. The actual lyrics are :

"Wisdom is the flame
Wisdom is the brave warrior
Who will carry us into the sun
I pray that it's swift though
Tears will come that fall like rain."

Source: Author jbug1262

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