Hidden Words Trivia

1. Despite its large population, a huge windmill powers L.A. very efficiently according to Iron Maiden.

From Quiz Hidden Rock - The Albums

Answer: Powerslave

"POWERS LA VEry efficiently" "Powerslave" (1984) was Iron Maiden's fifth studio album, but surprisingly, their first to feature the same band line up as a previous album. This line up of Bruce Dickinson, Dave Murray, Adrian Smith, Steve Harris and Nicko McBrain would go on to produce two more albums, before Smith left the band in 1990.

From Quiz Hidden Rock

Answer: Fame

iF A MErry minstrel. "Fame" (1975) was released as a single from Bowie's "Young Americans" (1975) album and was his first number one single on both the Canadian charts and the Billboard Hot 100 in USA. The track features John Lennon on backing vocals and the wonderful Carlos Alomar on guitar and became a mainstay of Bowie's gigs, with 664 live performances, according to "setlist.fm".

From Quiz Secret Bands

Answer: The Beatles

"Pass the absinTHE. BE At 'LES Miserables", What can one say about The Beatles that hasn't already been written? Formed in 1960, they split in 1970 but their popularity shows no sign of waning, so great was their influence on modern music. In 2000, a full 30 years after their break up, the compilation album "1" was released featuring the band's number one singles from UK and USA charts. It went on to become the best selling album of the decade worldwide, once again highlighting their everlasting popularity.

From Quiz Musical words in hiding

Answer: tempo

When sightseeing in British Columbia, you might find toTEM POles. Tempo is the pace or speed at which a musical piece is played. The word is based on the Latin word for time. Adagio tempo would be grand and slow, while allegro would be fast and lively. The word tempo can also be applied metaphorically in other situations, such as the fast tempo of life in New York City.

From Quiz Tap Your Feet

Answer: Bluegrass

Bluegrass, with roots in the Appalachian region of North America, falls under the overall genre of country music. The traditional form of this music consists mainly of folk songs played on acoustic instruments. There is also a more modern form called progressive bluegrass in which electric instruments are used. Fiddles and banjos may be used for creating bluegrass music.

From Quiz Find The Song

Answer: Hello

(RacHEL LOoked) Lionel Richie released 'Hello' in 1984 and the song became number one in the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and UK Singles Chart.

From Quiz Hidden Rock - The Albums

Answer: Aja

"tortillA, JAlapenos and" "Aja" (1977) from Steely Dan went top five in both USA and UK and also won a Grammy award. The album featured the hit singles "Peg" and "Deacon Blues" and in 2011 was added to the United States National Recording Registry, deemed by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically important".

From Quiz Hidden Rock

Answer: Beth

tuBE, THe music "Beth" was a huge hit for Kiss, in 1977 it earned them their first gold disc in USA and Canada, eventually peaking at seven on the Billboard Hot 100 and number five on the Canadian charts. Not bad at all for a track that was originally a B side on the "Detroit Rock City" single of the same year, and was only included on the "Destroyer" (1976) album to fill a space.

From Quiz Secret Bands

Answer: Rush

"not thRU", SHouted the", Rush formed in 1968, although the line up that most people know didn't come together until 1974. The band are one of the few Canadian rock bands to achieve global success, with over 40 million albums sold worldwide. Famed for their irregular beats and shifting time signatures, coupled with intricate lyrics, they have a reputation as the "thinking man's rock band". Guitarist Alex Lifeson announced in January 2018, that after over 40 years of making music together, the band has decided to call it a day.

From Quiz Tap Your Feet

Answer: Reggae

Reggae music is believed to have developed in Jamaica in the 1960s. The influence of various other genres can be found in reggae. These include traditional forms of the region like calypso and mento as also others like jazz and rhythm and blues. The instrument most often used in playing reggae is the guitar, more specifically the bass guitar. Early musical hits from this genre include "I Can See Clearly Now" by Johnny Nash and "Mother and Child Reunion" by Paul Simon.

From Quiz Find The Song

Answer: Freedom

(FREE DOMinated) The song was originally released in 1984 by Wham! then re-released as 'Freedom! '90' by George Michael.

From Quiz Secret Bands

Answer: Heart

"Whilst sHE ARTfully", Heart, from Seattle, Washington, are fronted by sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson and have had a career spanning over 35 years with success coming in waves. Early hits like "Crazy On You" (1976), "Magic Man" (1976) and "Barracuda" (1977), were followed by some wilderness years until records such as "Never" (1985), "These Dreams" (1986) and "Alone" (1987) came out. "Never" was the band's first UK top ten hit, and only their second record to chart in the country.

From Quiz Tap Your Feet

Answer: Opera

...hOPE, RAvel... The Opera is a part of the Western classical music tradition. Its origins can be traced to 16th century Italy when it first gained popularity as a medium for telling stories. "Boléro" is a well known musical composition by Maurice Ravel. It premiered at the Paris Opéra on 22 November 1928 and went on to become so popular so as to be the most famous work by Ravel.

From Quiz Find The Song

Answer: Fever

(herselF EVERy) 'Fever' was originally sung by Little Willie John in 1956, but it was only when Peggy Lee sung the cover version in 1958 that the song became popular.

From Quiz Hidden Rock - The Albums

Answer: Tommy

"PhanTOM. MY favourite" Concept album, "Tommy" (1969) about a deaf, dumb and blind kid who was a natural at pinball was quickly hailed as a rock masterpiece that certainly put The Who on the map. In 1975, "Tommy" was made into a film, starring the band as well as a host of stars including Tina Turner, Elton John, Oliver Reed and Jack Nicholson.

From Quiz Hidden Rock

Answer: Badge

BAD GEt some Although not a huge chart hit for Cream when it was released in 1969, it was one of the stand out tracks from their final album, "Goodbye" (1969). The track has a big Beatles connection as legend has it that while in the studio together, Eric Clapton was unable to read George Harrison's handwriting and mistook the word "bridge" for "badge", giving the title of the track and the lyric, "I told you 'bout the swans, that they live in the park" was coined by a drunk Ringo Starr.

From Quiz Secret Bands

Answer: Kiss

"The darK IS Seen", Kiss were formed in 1973 and although the original line up of Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Ace Frehley and Peter Criss stayed together until 1980, the band since then has consisted of Simmons, Stanley and various musicians completing the foursome, including Frehley who rejoined from 1996 to 2002 and Criss who has rejoined twice (1996-2001 and 2002-2004).

From Quiz Musical words in hiding

Answer: orchestra

Should I put the socks in the drawer OR CHEST RAndy? An orchestra is a group of musicians, with representative instruments from stringed, brass, woodwinds, and percussion instruments. Usually an orchestra is comprised of 70 to 100 musicians and led by a conductor.

From Quiz Tap Your Feet

Answer: Heavy Metal

Heavy metal falls under the rock genre of music. Over time, it has developed many sub-genres of its own like black metal, death metal and glam metal. Some of the early heavy metal bands include Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath and Deep Purple. The music is characterized by loud guitars and drums and strong vocals.

From Quiz Find The Song

Answer: Fernando

(FERN AND Olivia) The song was released in 1975 and told of two war veterans looking back at their youth when they fought together in battle.

From Quiz Hidden Rock - The Albums

Answer: Animals

"tartAN. I'M ALSo not" "Animals" (1977), like its predecessors, "Dark Side Of The Moon" (1973) and "Wish You Were Here" (1975) was a massive hit throughout the world, and this success continued with the album that followed it, "The Wall" (1979). Although the band released no singles from "Animals" both "Sheep" and "Dogs" fast became fan favourites, often played at live shows.

From Quiz Secret Bands

Answer: Ramones

"the tRAM, ONE Side was", Ramones were active from 1974-1996 and though they are often cited as one of the most influential American bands, this was never reflected in record sales. Two of their better known tracks, "Blitzkrieg Bop" (1976) and "I Wanna Be Sedated" (1980) never even made the charts in either USA or UK and although they did manage a top ten hit in UK with 1980s "Baby I Love You", they never managed to crack the top 50 in their home country. Still, though their presence lives on with the famous Presidential Seal t-shirts bearing the band's logo, which are worn by all ages whether they are Ramones fans or not.

From Quiz Musical words in hiding

Answer: choir

Do you think the conductor is psyCHO, IRritable, or just difficult? A choir is an organized group of singers. The word comes from the Old French word queor, which meant the area where singers would stand during church service. One famous choir is the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, which has over 350 members and is part of the Church of Latter-day Saints. It was founded in Salt Lake City, Utah in 1847.

From Quiz Tap Your Feet

Answer: Classical

...CLASS, I CALled... Each culture has their own type of classical music which usually dates back to a particularly fruitful period in its music history. For example, Indian classical music can be divided into two main branches - Hindustani and Carnatic. Each type has distinct characteristics. Carnatic music is largely based in the southern parts of India and is more focussed on the vocals. Hindustani music is more prevalent in the northern part of India and exhibits Persian and Islamic influences.

From Quiz Find The Song

Answer: Words

(sWORDS) 'Words' was originally released in 1968 by the Bee Gees and also became a cover version for Rita Coolidge and Irish group, Boyzone.

From Quiz Secret Bands

Answer: Chicago

"very CHIC", A GOod friend", Chicago have been treading the boards since 1967 and part of their longevity must be down to their ability to encompass several musical genres, from jazz rock, to rock n roll to tender ballads. Well known hits by the band over the years include "25 or 6 to 4"(1970), "If You Leave Me Now" (1976), "Hard To Say I'm Sorry" (1982) and "Look Away" (1988). Although the early 21st century may not have rewarded them with chart success, they remain a very successful live band.

From Quiz Musical words in hiding

Answer: duet

The library book is DUE Tomorrow. A duet is a piece by two performers in which both parts are of equal importance. An example of a famous duet song is "I Got You Babe" by Sonny & Cher; it was released in 1965. The word has also been applied to real estate: duet homes are two attached homes that are sold separately, while a duplex is two attached homes that are sold together.

From Quiz Tap Your Feet

Answer: Punk

Punk rock, often known simply as punk, is a loud and aggressive form of rock music. It encompasses various other styles which have since been segregated into their own sub-genres. Punk rock songs are usually fast and in the early days tended to have lyrics which made political points. In the mid 1970s, bands like The Clash, Sex Pistols and the Ramones were at the forefront of this new music movement.

From Quiz Find The Song

Answer: Alone

(conceAL ONE) Heart is a rock band that has being playing to audiences since the 1970s. Their singles have included 'Alone', 'These Dreams' and 'All I Wanna Do Is Make Love to You'.

From Quiz Hidden Rock - The Albums

Answer: Berlin

"bedchamBER, LINen sheets" Lou Reed's 1973 concept album is not a comfortable listen, charting the doomed relationship of Caroline and Jim, through drug addiction, domestic violence and suicide but it remains a masterpiece, and for me, a highlight of Reed's career. The album featured a star studded backing cast as well, with Jack Bruce, Aynsley Dunbar, Steve Winwood and the great Tony Levin all appearing.

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