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Quiz about Love On The Rocks
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Love On The Rocks Trivia Quiz


Who says metal, hard rock, and 80s hair metal bands can't write a good love song? Let's look back at some great power ballads recorded by rock bands.

A multiple-choice quiz by GBfan. Estimated time: 2 mins.
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Author
GBfan
Time
2 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
422,424
Updated
Dec 23 25
# Qns
10
Difficulty
New Game
Avg Score
5 / 10
Plays
30
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Question 1 of 10
1. Ozzy Osbourne is no stranger to power ballads. Which is NOT one of Ozzy's songs? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Loverboy contributed what power ballad to the 1986 soundtrack for "Top Gun"? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Metallica's love song, "Nothing Else Matters" was covered in 2021 by an all-star team including Elton John. Who was NOT part of the Metallica cover version? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which Simon & Garfunkel classic got reinterpreted by Disturbed? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. "Second Chance" and "Call Me" were both softer rock love songs on which band's 2008 album? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. "Still Loving You" was the ultimate 80s power band released by what European metal band? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Which Led Zeppelin ballad contains the line "If the sun refused to shine, I would still be loving you"? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Who released the suicide awareness power ballad "Leave A Light On" in 2022? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Queen recorded the power ballad "Who Wants To Live Forever".


Question 10 of 10
10. Take your time, what song by Guns N Roses was a ballad released on their album "GN'R Lies"



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Ozzy Osbourne is no stranger to power ballads. Which is NOT one of Ozzy's songs?

Answer: Closer To My Heart

"Closer To My Heart" was a power ballad by the rock group, Ratt. The single was released in 1985 on their "Invasion Of Your Privacy" album. "Close Your Eyes Forever" was an Ozzy duet with Lita Ford. "Mama I'm Coming Home" is one of Ozzy's signature songs. "Dreamer" was released on "Down To Earth" in 2001.
2. Loverboy contributed what power ballad to the 1986 soundtrack for "Top Gun"?

Answer: Heaven In Your Eyes

"Mighty Wings" by Cheap Trick and "Heaven In Your Eyes" by Loverboy were both included on the soundtrack of "Top Gun". Loverboy's single reached number twelve on the Billboard Hot 100. The album spent five weeks at number on the Billboard 200 Album Chart. Loverboy is a Canadian rock band led by lead singer Mike Reno.
3. Metallica's love song, "Nothing Else Matters" was covered in 2021 by an all-star team including Elton John. Who was NOT part of the Metallica cover version?

Answer: Chris Stapleton

In 2021, "The Metallica Blacklist" was a 53 song album of covers of Metallica's 1991 album. On "Nothing Else Matters", lead vocals were Miley Cyrus, Elton John on piano, drummer Chad Smith from Red Hot Chili Peppers, and cellist Yo-Yo Ma. Even Robert Trujillo of Metallica played on the cover.
4. Which Simon & Garfunkel classic got reinterpreted by Disturbed?

Answer: The Sound of Silence

Dave Draiman of Disturbed delivered an epic theatrical and metal version of "The Sound of Silence" on the band's "Immortalized" album. The folk rock duo, Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel released their version in 1966. The Disturbed cover came out 49 years later in 2015.
5. "Second Chance" and "Call Me" were both softer rock love songs on which band's 2008 album?

Answer: Shinedown

Shinedown's 2008 album "The Sound of Madness" was the Florida rock band's third album. The album went double platinum in the United States. The singles "Second Chance", "If Only You Knew", and "Call Me" showcased the band's more sensitive side.
6. "Still Loving You" was the ultimate 80s power band released by what European metal band?

Answer: The Scorpions

The Scorpions formed in 1965 in Germany and were still touring sixty years later. In 1984 the band released the album "Love At First Sting". The album included great high energy hits like "Rock You Like A Hurricane" and "Big City Nights". But when MTV received the music video for the power ballad "Still Loving You" it dominated on heavy rotation that year.
7. Which Led Zeppelin ballad contains the line "If the sun refused to shine, I would still be loving you"?

Answer: Thank You

"Thank You" by the legendary UK hard band was released on their 1969 second album, "Led Zeppelin II". The song featured a beautiful Hammond organ solo by bassist John Paul Jones. Robert Plant's vocals on the tender ballad meshed perfectly with a sensitive guitar solo by Jimmy Page.
8. Who released the suicide awareness power ballad "Leave A Light On" in 2022?

Answer: Papa Roach

Jacoby Shaddix is the lead singer and primary songwriter for Papa Roach. Their song "Leave A Light On (Talk Away The Dark)" was released on their album "Ego". When played in concert, Jacoby will talk about friends lost to addiction and often dedicated to his friend, Chester Bennington, former lead singer of Linkin Park. Chester died by suicide and "Leave A Light On" offers inspiration for those struggling with suicidal thoughts. The song was later re-released as a charity single with country music superstar Carrie Underwood.
9. Queen recorded the power ballad "Who Wants To Live Forever".

Answer: True

"Who Wants To Live Forever" appeared on Queen's album "A Kind Of Magic" in 1986. In addition to Freddie Mercury's powerful vocals and Queen's incredible talent, the song's intensity was enhanced by an orchestra. The song was later featured in the film "Highlander". Queen's guitarist, Brian May, stated he wrote the song in his car while watching preview clips from the film.
10. Take your time, what song by Guns N Roses was a ballad released on their album "GN'R Lies"

Answer: Patience

"Patience" opens with lead singer Axl Rose whistling and Slash strumming an acoustic guitar. The soft ballad was a major departure from their hits like "Welcome To The Jungle". The ballad appeared on their second album "GN'R Lies". The short 33 minute released only had one single, "Patience", but the song reached number four on the Billboard Hot 100.
Source: Author GBfan

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