Turn on the Lights Trivia Quiz

Answer: The Weeknd

"Blinding Lights" was a massive hit for the Canadian singer The Weeknd. The song topped the charts in several countries, including the US and the UK. The song was also on The Weeknd's fourth studio album, "After Hours", released in 2020.

Answer: Kanye West

American rapper Kanye West released "Flashing Lights" in 2007. The song was included on Kanye's third studio album, "Graduation", also released in 2007. Chart wise, the track reached number 29 on both the UK Singles Chart and the US Billboard Hot 100, although it reached number two on the US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard).

The album itself, however, was more of a commercial hit, reaching number one in both the UK and the US.

Answer: Harry Styles

Harry Styles' "Lights Up" was released on 11 October 2019. The song was recorded at The Cave, Nashville; EastWest, Los Angeles; and Henson, Hollywood. It was from Harry's second studio album, "Fine Line,", also released in 2019. Harry co-wrote the track with Tyler Johnson and Kid Harpoon.

Answer: Manfred Mann's Earth Band

The song, "Blinded by the Light", was recorded on September 11, 1972, in 914 Sound Studios, Blauvelt, New York, and released in February 1973. The song was originally recorded by Bruce Springsteen, whose version was on Bruce's debut album, "Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J.", also in 1973. Manfred Mann's version topped the charts on the US Billboard Hot 100 and stalled at number six on the UK Singles Chart.

Answer: Sean Paul

"Gimme the Light" was the debut single from the Jamaican singer and rapper Sean Paul. The song was released internationally on 9 September 2002. In Jamaica, the song was released in 2001 but was known as "Give Me the Light". On the US Billboard Hot 100, the song reached number seven, while in the UK, the song stalled at number five on the UK Singles Chart.

Answer: Madonna

Madonna's "Ray of Light" was released on February 22, 1998. It is also the title track from Madonna's seventh studio album, "Ray of Light", which was released in April 1998. The song was written by Madonna, William Orbit, Clive Maldoon and Dave Curtiss. The song is actually based on a track by Curtiss Maldoon called "Sepheryn", which was in the electronic music genre. Madonna and William Orbit reworked the song, which became a number one hit on the US Dance Club Songs and charted at number two on the UK Singles Chart.

The "Ray Of Light" album won the 1998 Grammy for Best Pop Album and the 1998 MTV Europe Music Award for Best Album.

Answer: Coldplay

"Christmas Lights" was recorded by the British band Coldplay and released on 1 December 2010. The song was released as a digital download. Chris Martin, the lead singer for the band, said he wrote the song in 2008. In the official video, you can see three impersonators of Elvis playing violins while the band is playing on stage.

Answer: Belinda Carlisle

"Leave a Light On" was released on September 25, 1989. The song was written by Rick Nowels and Ellen Shipley. Chart-wise, the song reached number four on the UK Singles Chart and stalled at number eleven on the US Billboard Hot 100. George Harrison, the ex-Beatle, played the slide guitar solo on the track; he also played on another song, "Deep Deep Ocean", which was on the same album as "Leave a Light On".

Answer: Ellie Goulding

Ellie Goulding's "Lights" was released on 13 March 2011. The songwriters were Ellie Goulding, Richard Stannard and Ash Howes. The song reached number one on the US Pop Airplay (Billboard) and number two on the US Billboard Hot 100, while in the UK, it only reached 49th in the charts. Ellie's debut album was also called "Lights", which was released on 26 February 2010.

According to Ellie, she has a fear of the dark (nyctophobia), so when she goes to sleep, she leaves the light on. The song is about how she feels when the light is off and the relief when it's turned on.

Answer: Demi Lovato

American singer Demi Lovato recorded the song "Neon Lights" on November 19, 2013. The song was featured on her fourth studio album, "Demi" (2013). Chart-wise, the song reached number one on the US Dance Club Songs (Billboard) and reached number 15 on the UK Singles Chart. It's a good, catchy tune and great to dance to if you're into dance and electropop. It has been suggested the song may be about a one-night stand.