Out of this World! Trivia Quiz

Answer: David Bowie

David Bowie was an English singer, songwriter, and actor born January 8, 1947. "Space Oddity" was released in July 1969 and ranked number fifteen on the US Billboard Hot 100 weekly charts in 1973. Some other songs by David Bowie include "Starman," "Rebel Rebel," and "Let's Dance." "Space Oddity" was written by David Bowie.

Answer: Elton John

Elton John is a British singer, songwriter, and pianist born on March 25, 1947. "Rocket Man" was released in April 1972 and ranked number six on the US Billboard Hot 100 weekly charts between 1972 and 1973. Some other songs by Elton John include "Candle In The Wind," "I Guess That's Why They Call It the Blues," and "Your Song." "Rocket Man" was written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin.

Answer: The Rolling Stones

The Rolling Stones are an English rock band formed in London in 1962. "2000 Light Years from Home" was released in November 1967 and ranked number five on the West Germany (GfK) entertainment charts in 1968. Some other songs by the Rolling Stones include "Angie," "Paint It, Black," and "Start Me Up." "2000 Light Years from Home" was written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards.

Answer: Train

Train is an American pop-rock band from San Francisco, formed in 1993. "Drops of Jupiter (Tell Me)" was released in January 2001 and ranked number five on the US Billboard Hot 100 weekly charts between 2001 and 2002. Some other songs by Train include "Save Me, San Francisco," "Hey, Soul Sister," and "Brick by Brick." "Drops of Jupiter (Tell Me)" was written by Train.

Answer: The Byrds

The Byrds were an American rock band formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1964. "Mr. Spaceman" was released in September 1966 and ranked number thirty-six on the US Billboard Hot 100 charts in 1966. Some other songs by the Byrds include "Eight Miles High," "Turn! Turn! Turn!," and "Wasn't Born to Follow." "Mr. Spaceman" was written by Jim (Roger) McGuinn.

Answer: Smash Mouth

Smash Mouth is an American rock band from San Jose, California, formed in 1994. "All Star" was released in May 1999 and ranked number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 weekly charts between 1999 and 2000. Some other songs by Smash Mouth include "Can't Get Enough of You Baby," "Walkin' on the Sun," and "Come On Come On." "All Star" was written by Greg Camp.

Answer: Toploader

Toploader is an English rock band from Eastbourne, East Sussex, formed in 1997. "Dancing in the Moonlight" was released in February 2000 and ranked number forty-nine on the UK Singles (OCC) year-end charts in 2001. Some other songs by Toploader include "Only for a While," "Hero Underground," and "This Is the Night." "Dancing in the Moonlight" was written by Sherman Kelly.

Answer: Belinda Carlisle

Belinda Carlisle is an American singer and songwriter born August 17, 1958. "Heaven Is a Place on Earth" was released in September 1987 and ranked number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 weekly charts between 1987 and 1988. Some other songs by Belinda Carlisle include "Leave a Light On," "Mad About You," and "Circle in the Sand." "Heaven Is a Place on Earth" was written by Rick Nowels and Ellen Shipley.

Answer: The Beatles

The Beatles were an English rock band formed in Liverpool in 1960. "Here Comes the Sun" was released in September 1969 and ranked number sixty-four on the UK Singles weekly charts in 2010. Some other songs by the Beatles include "Let It Be," "Strawberry Fields Forever," and "Yesterday." "Here Comes the Sun" was written by George Harrison.

Answer: Creedence Clearwater Revival

Creedence Clearwater Revival was an American rock band formed in El Cerrito, California, in 1959. "Bad Moon Rising" was released in April 1969 and ranked number two on the US Billboard Hot 100 weekly charts in 1969. Some other songs by Creedence Clearwater Revival include "Fortunate Son," "Have You Ever Seen the Rain?," and "Proud Mary." "Bad Moon Rising" was written by John Fogerty.