What's My Name? Trivia Quiz

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Dr Hook and the Medicine Show was an American band formed in Union City, New Jersey, in 1969. The band's first big hit was with the song "Sylvia's Mother", which was released in 1972. The song reached number two on the UK Singles Chart and number five on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.

Don and Phil Everly were known as the Everly Brothers. The brothers were active between 1956 and 2005. "Cathy's Clown" was written by Don Everly and released in April 1960. The song topped the charts in both the UK Singles Chart and the US Billboard Hot 100.

Neil Diamond wrote and performed the song "Cracklin' Rosie". The song was released on July 30, 1970. Neil was born on January 24, 1941, in New York City, U.S. He has had a very successful career spanning over 60 years and has topped the charts in several countries. Well-known songs that were written by Neil include "Song Sung Blue", "Sweet Caroline", "If You Know What I Mean" and "Longfellow Serenade".

"Darling Nikki" was written by Prince. The song was from Prince's sixth studio album, "Purple Rain," which was released in 1984. The song was never released as a single but became popular when the song was used as a soundtrack for the film "Purple Rain". "Darling Nikki" was a bit controversial, as it contained sexual references in its lyrics.

Smokie are a British band from Bradford, Yorkshire. The Australian pop band New World was the first band to release the song "Living Next Door to Alice" in 1972. The song was written by Nicky Chinn and Mike Chapman. The version by Smokie was released on 12 November 1976. On the charts the song reached number three on the UK Singles Charts but topped the charts in Austria, Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, Norway and Switzerland.

"Nikita" is a song written by the partnership of Elton John and Bernie Taupin. The song was released on the fourth of October 1985, reaching the top spot in several countries. "Nikita" was also the lead single from Elton's 17th studio album, "Ice on Fire" (1985).

In the song, John expresses his infatuation for an individual named Nikita, who is an East German border guard stationed at the Berlin Wall. He is unable to meet her due to restrictions preventing him from entering East Germany. While the name Nikita may be used for females in various languages, it is a male name in Russian.

Elvis Costello has many strings to his bow. Not only is Elvis a singer, but he is also a musician, songwriter, record producer, author and television host. Elvis wrote "Alison" and released it in 1977. The song featured on Elvis's debut studio album "My Aim Is True", also released in 1977. Although the album charted on the UK Albums Chart and the US Billboard Top LPs & Tape, the single never charted, but it has since become one of Elvis's most acclaimed songs.

Since 1977, Elvis has recorded over 32 studio albums and over 60 singles. The backing band for Elvis between 1977-1986 and 1994-1996 was The Attractions; past members were Elvis Costello, Pete Thomas, Bruce Thomas and Steve Nieve.

Toto is a rock band from the United States that was established in Los Angeles, California, in 1977. "Rosanna" was released in the US on March 31, 1982, while in the UK it was just over two weeks later. Chart-wise, the song reached number two on the US Billboard Hot 100 and peaked at number 12 on the U.K. Singles Chart.

At the 1983 ceremony, "Rosanna" received the Grammy Award for Record of the Year. Additionally, "Rosanna" was nominated for Song of the Year.

"My Sharona" was launched as The Knack's first single on June 18, 1979. It reached number one on the charts in multiple countries, including the US Billboard Hot 100. Written by Berton Averre and Doug Fieger, the track was also featured on the band's debut album, "Get the Knack," recorded in 1979. The song has sold more than ten million copies globally and ranks among the best-selling singles in history.

The song is about Doug Fieger, who had a relationship with a 17-year-old girl called Sharona Alperin and fell deeply in love with her; it lasted over four years. The pair got engaged but never married. When the relationship ended, they remained just very good friends. Sharona visited Doug on a regular basis when he was found to have cancer. Sadly Doug died on February 14, 2010.

Kool & the Gang released the song "Joanna", in 1983. The song was a commercial hit topping the charts on the US Billboard Hot Black Singles and reaching number two on the US Billboard Hot 100.

The song tells the story of Joanna, who owns a café on a main road called "Joanna's Diner". The members of the band visit the café for something to eat. In the video, Joanna is the dogsbody, taking the orders and serving and cooking the meals while the band sings to her.