Songs that Relate to Vegetation Quiz

Answer: Daisies

The song "Daisies" was taken from Katy Perry's sixth studio album, "Smile," which was also released in 2020. Katy co-wrote the song with several other artists, including Jon Bellion, Jacob Kasher Hindlin, and Michael Pollack, among others. The song reached number three on the US Digital Song Sales chart and only reached number 37 on the UK Singles Chart.

According to Perry, the song is about working on how to go about achieving your dreams and how we all just took things in the past for granted. She went on to say we can change our ways and look to the future and make our dreams come true. It's just about achieving our goals.

Answer: The Foundations

"Build Me Up Buttercup" was a song from the British soul band The Foundations. The song was released towards the end of 1968. Mike d'Abo and Tony Macaulay were the writers of this catchy tune. Chart-wise, the song reached number two on the UK Singles Chart and number three on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. Another well-known song from the band was their 1967 hit "Baby Now That I've Found You," which was a number one hit on the UK charts and reached number 11 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.

The Foundations disbanded in 1970. The original band member Clem Curtis reformed a new version of the band in 1971, but the new band never had the same success as the original.

Answer: Harry Styles

"Sunflower, Vol. 6" is a song from Harry's second studio album, "Fine Line," which was released in December 2019. The album reached number one on the US Billboard 200 and number two on the UK Albums Chart.

The song "Sunflower, Vol. 6" was written by Harry Styles, Thomas Hull, and Greg Kurstin. The song is about new relationships and how they may develop. It also includes past relationships that failed. The sunflower symbolises the new love interest, which is beautiful and elegant but needs love and attention.

Answer: Tom Petty

Tom Petty recorded the song "Wildflowers" in 1994. The song was the lead single from his second solo studio album, also called "Wildflowers." The original song was not released commercially until 2020. The album was credited to Tom alone and not with his band, the Heartbreakers. The song was written by Tom, and the producer was Rick Rubin.

Chart-wise, the song reached 16 on the Billboard Hot Rock Songs and 11 on the Billboard Rock Digital Song Sales.

Answer: Ed Sheeran

"Sycamore" was a track taken from Sheeran's sixth studio album - ("Subtract") released 5 May 2023. The song reflects the trauma Ed and his wife Cherry went through when they were told Cherry had a tumour while she was pregnant with her second child. As his world seemed to be falling apart due to his wife's illness, he took comfort in the beauty of a tall sycamore tree.

Part of the lyrics from the song are when Ed and Cherry are in the waiting room and thinking about what might happen. The lyrics are:
"Waiting on professionals to tell you how it is
What's he gonna say after "I think you better sit"?
Brace yourself, something's about to hit
It's gonna take a little while."

Answer: The Chainsmokers

"Roses" is a song by the American duo the Chainsmokers. The song was released on June 16, 2015. The songwriters were Andrew Taggart and Elizabeth Mencel. Chart-wise, the single reached number one on the US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard). In the UK, it peaked at number 16 on the UK Singles Chart. The single was the second track from the band's debut EP, "Bouquet," also released in 2015.

Elizabeth Mencel also featured on the track, although you may know her as "Rozes." Mencel is an American musician, singer, and songwriter.

Answer: The Move

The Move recorded "Blackberry Way" on 28 November 1968 in the UK. The song was written by the lead singer, Roy Wood, who was also a co-founder of the band. The band formed in Birmingham in 1965. The single topped the UK Singles Chart in 1969. Not one of the biggest bands from that era, but they did manage to have nine singles reach the top twenty. "I Can Hear the Grass Grow" reached number five in 1967, and "Night of Fear" reached number two in 1966. Roy Wood and other members of the band formed Wizard, who were active between 1972 and 1975.

After the band Wizard was disbanded, Bev Bevan, Roy Wood and Rick Price were all members of Electric Light Orchestra.

Answer: Buffalo Stance

"Buffalo Stance" was recorded by Neneh Cherry on 28 November 1988. The song was also the debut single from Nina's first studio album, "Raw Like Sushi" (1989). The song was written in a joint effort between Nina Cherry, Cameron McVey, Jamie Morgan and Phillip Ramacon.

On the charts, the single did very well, reaching number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 and US Dance Club Songs (Billboard). In the UK, it reached number three on the UK Singles Chart.

Neneh was pregnant when the music video for the single was filmed; it caused quite a sensation to see a pregnant woman dancing in the later stage of her pregnancy. Not a problem for Neneh, as the video was brilliant, and she acted the part perfectly.

Answer: Pixies

Pixies recorded the song "Cactus" in November 1987 and released the single on March 21, 1988. Pixies are an American alternative rock group. The song was written by the lead singer, Black Francis, and produced by Steve Albini on the 4AD label. While the band was singing the second verse and chorus, you could hear the members spell out the words "P-I-X-I-E-S", just like in 1973 when the band T-Rex spelt out the word "T-R-E-X". The song has a distinctive sound, with the beat of the drums and the guitar very prominent on the track.

"Surfer Rosa", the Pixies debut studio album, also featured the song "Cactus".

Answer: Barley

"Fields of Gold" was released on 7 June 1993. The song was also on Sting's fourth studio album, "Ten Summoner's Tales", which was released on 1 March 1993. In the charts, the song reached number 16 on the UK Singles Chart and stalled at number 23 on the US Billboard Hot 100.

According to Sting, the song was inspired by the fields where he lives. His house, which is a 16th-century Wiltshire manor house, has barley fields in all directions. He continued by saying that it's amazing to see the wind blowing across the barley's glistening surface, which is like waves on an ocean of gold.

In 2017 "Fields of Gold" was recorded by the British singer Katie Melua. The single was recorded for the BBC Children in Need. Katie's version reached number 29 on the UK Singles Chart. Proceeds from the single contributed to various charitable projects, helping to support children in need across the UK.