Lawrence released the song as a single in 2006, and it was included on his 2007 studio album of the same name. It reached number one on the US Hot Country Songs in June of 2007, and became his first chart-topper since his 1996 song "Time Marches On."
2. The Man Who Sold the World
Answer: David Bowie
Written and recorded by Bowie, the song was released in 1970 on the album of the same name. The song failed to chart in the United States, but did reach number three on the UK Singles Chart. It featured Mick Ronson on lead guitar. Nirvana covered the song in their 1993 performance at MTV Unplugged, and it peaked at number five on the US Alternative Top 50.
3. Who Let the Dogs Out?
Answer: Baha Men
The Baha Men released the album "Who Let the Dogs Out?" in 2000, and it featured the song of the same name. It was the group's most successful single; it peaked at number 40 on the US Billboard Hot 100, and won a Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording in 2001.
4. Who Do You Love?
Answer: Bo Diddley
Bo Diddley wrote this song, and released it as a single in 1956. Although it was one of Diddley's most recognizable songs, it never charted on any major music chart. Several musical acts have since recorded the song, and perhaps the best known cover of the song is from George Thorogood and the Destroyers, who released the song in 1978 on the album, "Move It On Over." Thorogood and Diddley performed the song together at the 1985 Live Aid concert in Philadelphia, PA.
5. Who Can It Be Now?
Answer: Men At Work
Men At Work released their debut album "Business as Usual" in 1981 in their home country of Australia, where it quickly became successful, reaching number 2 on the Australian singles chart. The album wasn't released in the United States until 1982, but it topped the US Billboard Hot 100.
The song "Down Under," also from the same album, also reached the top spot on the US Billboard Hot 100.
6. Who Are You
Answer: The Who
Released on the 1978 album of the same name, "Who Are You" has become one of the Who's most popular songs, and they continued to play it at concerts regularly for decades after its initial release. The song was written by guitarist Pete Townshend, and it was one of drummer Keith Moon's final studio recordings, due to his untimely death from a drug overdose just a few months after the album was released.
7. Who Made Who
Answer: AC/DC
AC/DC released the album "Who Made Who" in 1986 and it was the soundtrack to the Stephen King movie "Maximum Overdrive" starring Emilio Estevez. The song featured Brian Johnson on lead vocals and Simon Wright on drums along with brothers, Angus and Malcolm Young on guitars and Cliff Williams on bass.
The song only achieved modest success in the charts, but it became a regular song at concerts until 1994 when drummer Phil Rudd returned to the band since his departure in 1983.
8. Who's Cheatin' Who
Answer: Alan Jackson
Jackson, who is known for writing and recording most of his own songs, decided to make a cover of Charly McClain's 1980 recording. Jackson's version was released on his 1996 album "Everything I Love" and it was released as a single in 1997. It proved to be successful, as it reached number 2 on the US Hot Country Songs.
9. Who'll Stop the Rain
Answer: Creedence Clearwater Revival
The song was released on CCR's 1970 album " Cosmo's Factory," and it peaked at number 2 on the US Billboard Hot 100. The song was written by the band's front man John Fogerty, and was featured on the B-side of the double-sided single release along with " Travelin' Band." CCR would go on to record two more albums before disbanding in 1972.
10. Here's a Quarter (Call Someone Who Cares)
Answer: Travis Tritt
Travis Tritt wrote the song and released it in 1991 on his second studio album "It's All About to Change," which also featured hits such as "Anymore" and "The Whiskey Ain't Workin.'" The song peaked at number 2 on the US Hot Country Songs. It was released as an A-side single along with "If Hell Had a Jukebox."
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