While My Guitar Gently Weeps Trivia Quiz

Answer: Toni Braxton

'Spanish Guitar' is a song by American singer Toni Braxton from her third studio album, 'The Heat'. It was released on September 11, 2000, as the album's third single, by LaFace Records and Arista Records. It's one of her singles not co-written by her, as it's a Diane Warren composition.

The song reached number 98 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and number one on the U.S. Dance Club Songs Billboard. It was also number one in Croatia and number three in the Polish Airplay Charts.

In 2010, guitarist Benise reimagined the song with American Idol Kimberley Locke on vocals. The cover appeared on his album 'The Spanish Guitar'.

Answer: Taylor Swift

'Teardrops on My Guitar' is a single by American singer‑songwriter Taylor Swift. It was released in 2007 from her debut album 'Taylor Swift' and became her breakout crossover hit, reaching number 13 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and number 51 on the UK Singles Chart.

The song was co‑written with Liz Rose and produced by Nathan Chapman and tells the story of unrequited love for a boy named Drew. It stayed on the Hot 100 for 36 weeks and paved the way for her later hits, such as 'Our Song' and 'Love Story'.

Answer: Bread

'The Guitar Man' was a hit single by the American band Bread. It reached number 11 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and number 16 on the UK Singles Chart in 1972. It also reached number one on the U.S. Easy Listening chart, making it their third single to achieve this, along with 'If' and 'Baby I'm‑a Want You'.

Written by David Gates, the song is remembered for its haunting lyrics about the life of a musician and his relationship with fans. It has been covered by other artists, including Cake on their 2004 album 'Pressure Chief'.

Answer: Richard Chamberlain

Written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David, 'Blue Guitar' was released by Richard Chamberlain in 1963. It reached number six on the UK Singles and number 42 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. I was surprised to learn that the B-side is '(They Long to Be) Close to You', which The Carpenters had a number-one U.S. hit with in 1970.

Though Richard is best remembered as an actor, his brief pop career has a few interesting tidbits. For example, in 1962, he had a hit with 'Three Stars Will Shine Tonight', the 'Dr. Kildare' theme tune, which was written by none other than future Hollywood scoring legend Jerry Goldsmith. It reached number ten on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and number 12 on the UK Singles Chart in 1962.

He also had a UK number 15 UK Chart hit with 'Love Me Tender' also in 1962. Elvis Presley had recorded it in 1956, taking it to number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and number 11 on the UK Singles Chart.

Answer: Steve Earle

'Guitar Town' is both the debut album and title track by American singer‑songwriter Steve Earle. The album topped the Billboard Country Albums chart and the single reached number seven on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in 1986.

Written by Earle and produced by Emory Gordy Jr. and Tony Brown, the song earned Grammy nominations for Best Male Country Vocalist and Best Country Song in 1987. 'Guitar Town' was important in shaping the New Traditionalist movement in country music.

Answer: Radiohead

'Anyone Can Play Guitar' is a song by English band Radiohead. It was released in 1993 as the second single from their debut album 'Pablo Honey'. Written by Thom Yorke, it reached number 32 on the UK Singles Chart.

It was Radiohead's first single to chart in the UK Top 40. The song's lyrics reference Jim Morrison and the dream of rock‑star immortality: 'Grow, my hair. Grow, my hair, I am Jim Morrison. Grow, my hair. I wanna be, wanna be, wanna be Jim Morrison'. Its title became a tongue‑in‑cheek mantra for aspiring guitarists.

Answer: David Sylvian

'Red Guitar' was the debut solo single by David Sylvian (ex-Japan) from his album 'Brilliant Trees'. It reached number seven 17 on the UK Singles Chart in 1984.

Directed by Anton Corbijn, the promo video is a surreal homage to Angus McBean's 1938 Flora Robson portrait. McBean himself appears in it, beard and all, making it one of those rare pop videos where a surrealist legend literally reprises his own work.

'Red Guitar' is often cited as the moment Sylvian turned from pop idol to avant‑garde auteur, as the single opened the door to his later collaborations with German musician Holger Czukay and Robert Fripp (ex- King Crimson).

Answer: A Boogie Wit da Hoodie

'Me and My Guitar' is an emo‑rap single by A Boogie Wit da Hoodie. It was released in February 2020 on Artist 2.0 (Deluxe) and was originally conceived as a collaboration with Juice WRLD. Instead, it became a poignant solo piece after Juice passed away from toxic levels of oxycodone and codeine.

It resonated strongly with fans and entered the Billboard Hot 100, reaching number 61. It also appeared on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip‑Hop Songs chart at number 28. The single added to A Boogie's reputation for blending melodic rap with emotional storytelling, and was one of the few guitar‑titled tracks to achieve mainstream chart success.

Answer: Duane Eddy

'(Dance With The) Guitar Man' was released in September 1962, by Duane Eddy and became one of his biggest international hits. It was written and produced by Lee Hazlewood, with backing vocals by The Blossoms (credited as The Rebelettes).

The single climbed to number 12 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 in 1962 and number four on the UK Singles Chart in 1963. It also reached number two in Canada, and number three in Norway. It's one of the few guitar‑titled singles to achieve broad chart success across multiple countries.

Answer: John Cougar Mellencamp

'Play Guitar' is a single by John Cougar Mellencamp, co‑written by him, Larry Crane, and Dan Ross. The lyrics satirise superficial rock‑star culture, suggesting that without money or status, playing guitar is the shortcut to attention and success, as rock stars get attention just for playing guitar. The single reached number 28 on the U.S. Mainstream Rock Chart in 1983.

In the mid‑1970s, Mellencamp was signed by Tony DeFries (David Bowie's former manager). DeFries insisted that he adopt a more marketable stage name, so John Mellencamp was rebranded as Johnny Cougar, a name he hated, saying that no one ever called him Johnny.

He later became John Cougar and John Cougar Mellencamp, before finally using his own name, John Mellencamp in 1991.