You Are Not Alone Trivia Quiz

Answer: Heart

The American rock band Heart formed in Seattle in the early 1970s, built around sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson. They rose to prominence with their 1975 debut album 'Dreamboat Annie' and went on to release a string of hit albums through the 1970s and 1980s. The band underwent several lineup changes over the years, but the Wilson sisters remained its constant core.

'Alone' was written by Tom Kelly and Billy Steinberg and released in 1987 from the album 'Bad Animals'. It spent three weeks at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 and reached number three in the UK. Other well-known Heart singles include 'Barracuda', 'Magic Man', 'These Dreams' and 'What About Love'.

Answer: Still Waters

The Bee Gees were a British-Australian group formed in 1958, with brothers Barry, Robin and Maurice Gibb. They first found success in the late 1960s before reinventing themselves as disco icons in the 1970s with the 'Saturday Night Fever' soundtrack. They continued recording and performing until Maurice Gibb died in 2003.

'Alone' was written by all three Gibb brothers and released in 1997 as a single from their album 'Still Waters'. It reached number five in the UK and number 28 in the US. Other Bee Gees singles include 'Stayin' Alive', 'How Deep Is Your Love', 'Massachusetts' and 'Night Fever'.

Answer: Rodgers & Hammerstein

Fronted by Gerry Marsden, Gerry & The Pacemakers were a British beat group from Liverpool, formed in 1959. They were among the first acts signed to Brian Epstein's management alongside The Beatles and were popular in the early 1960s. The group disbanded in 1966 and briefly reunited on various occasions.

'You'll Never Walk Alone' was written by Rodgers and Hammerstein for the 1945 musical 'Carousel'. Gerry & The Pacemakers released their version in 1963, and it went straight to number one in the UK, where it stayed for four weeks. The song has since become the anthem of Liverpool Football Club. Other well-known singles include 'How Do You Do It', 'I Like It' and 'Ferry Cross the Mersey'.

Answer: R. Kelly

Michael Jackson began his career as a child performer with his brothers in The Jackson 5. He launched his solo career in the early 1970s, and his 1982 album 'Thriller' has sold over 70 million copies worldwide, making it the best-selling album of all time.

'You Are Not Alone' was written by R. Kelly and released in 1995 from the album 'HIStory'. It became the first song ever to debut at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 and also reached number one in the UK. Other well-known singles of his are 'Billie Jean', 'Thriller', 'Beat It' and 'Black or White'.

Answer: Anastacia

American singer Anastacia was born in Chicago in 1968. She found international success in the early 2000s. When her debut album 'Not That Kind' was released in 2000, she quickly became known for her powerful, raspy voice.

'Left Outside Alone' was written by Anastacia, Dallas Austin and Glen Ballard and released in 2004 from her self-titled third album. It reached number three in the UK and was one of the sixth biggest-selling European singles of that year. Other well-known Anastacia singles include 'I'm Outta Love', 'Paid My Dues', 'One Day in Your Life' and 'You'll Never Be Alone'.

Answer: Natalie Imbruglia

Singer and actress Natalie Imbruglia was born in Sydney, Australia, in 1975. She first came to public attention as Beth Brennan in the Australian soap opera 'Neighbours' before launching a music career in the late 1990s. Her debut single 'Torn' became an international hit in 1997 and introduced her to a worldwide audience.

'Leave Me Alone' was released in 1998 from her debut album 'Left of the Middle'. Among her other singles besides 'Torn' are 'Big Mistake', 'Smoke' and 'That Day'.

Answer: Ireland

Gilbert O'Sullivan is an Irish singer-songwriter born in Waterford in 1946. He moved to England as a teenager. He began his career in the late 1960s and found success in the early 1970s with his distinctive piano-playing and songs. He worked closely with manager Gordon Mills, who also managed Tom Jones and Engelbert Humperdinck.

'Alone Again (Naturally)' was written by Gilbert himself and released in 1972. It spent six weeks at number one in the US and reached number three in the UK, becoming one of the biggest hits of that year. Other well-known singles of his include 'Clair', 'Get Down', 'Nothing Rhymed' and 'We Will'.

Answer: Netherlands

Dutch dance act Alice Deejay originated in Amsterdam in the late 1990s and was fronted by vocalist Judith Pronk and produced by the DJ collective Benno de Goeij and Sebastiaan Molijn. They were part of the Eurodance movement that dominated European charts in the late 1990s. They had relatively brief commercial success before dissolving in the early 2000s.

'Better Off Alone' was released in 1998 and became a major international hit, reaching number two in the UK and charting across Europe. Other Alice Deejay singles are 'Back in My Life', 'Will I Ever' and 'The Lonely One'.

Answer: Far Beyond Driven

The heavy metal band Pantera got together in Arlington, Texas, in 1981. They initially played glam metal before reinventing themselves as a groove metal act in the early 1990s with the album 'Cowboys from Hell'. They became a major influence on the metal scene of the decade before disbanding in 2003. Former guitarist Dimebag Darrell was murdered the following year.

'5 Minutes Alone' was written by the full band and released in 1994 from the album 'Far Beyond Driven'. The album debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200. Other well-known Pantera singles include 'Walk', 'Mouth for War', 'Cemetery Gates' and 'Cowboys from Hell'.

Answer: The Scorpion King

With vocalist and drummer Sully Erna, Godsmack formed in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1994. They became famous in the late 1990s with their self-titled debut album and built a large, loyal following through the 2000s. They're known for their heavy sound and Sully's powerful vocals.

'I Stand Alone' was written by Sully and released in 2002 for the soundtrack of the film 'The Scorpion King'. It reached number one on the US Mainstream Rock chart. Other Godsmack singles include 'Whatever', 'Awake' and 'Crying Like a Bitch'.