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Song For The Asking
  Song For The Asking editor best quiz   best quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
Can you work out the correct titles for these very old, but well known songs, all of which are given to you in other words?
Average, 10 Qns, Creedy, May 22 22
Average
Creedy gold member
May 22 22
4143 plays
2.
  Alternative Titles   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Can you recognise these well known songs in which the titles have been given the opposite meaning? This quiz combines two of my favourite topics - a passion for music and for wordplay.
Average, 10 Qns, musicmonkeyman, Dec 23 20
Average
musicmonkeyman
Dec 23 20
10651 plays
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  Sing a Song of - Oh Wait   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Can you work out the real names of the following ten songs, given to you in other words, by the musically inclined Eggheads? Music, Maestro!
Easier, 10 Qns, Creedy, Aug 30 22
Easier
Creedy gold member
Aug 30 22
435 plays
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  Song Opposites    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Just take each word of the question, find its opposite, then put it all together and it will make a song title.
Average, 10 Qns, Fi B, Feb 21 05
Average
Fi B
17287 plays
5.
  One Word Title Songs In Other Words   great trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Decipher the one word song title and then match it to the artist or band.
Easier, 10 Qns, bigjohnsludge, Oct 28 22
Easier
bigjohnsludge gold member
Oct 28 22
480 plays
6.
  Hard Rock Songs In Other Words   best quiz  
Match Quiz
 15 Qns
Here are some of the best Classic Hard Rock and Metal songs of all time in other words. Figure out the song and then match it up to the correct band. Party On Headbangers! This ain't your Gramma's music.
Easier, 15 Qns, bigjohnsludge, Sep 25 22
Easier
bigjohnsludge gold member
Sep 25 22
287 plays
7.
  Strange Tunes In Other Words    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
The titles to these strange songs through the years have been re-worded. Your mission, if you decide to accept it, is to decipher the song titles and match them to their artists. All songs, though weird, got actual air play on the radio.
Average, 10 Qns, bigjohnsludge, Jan 27 23
Average
bigjohnsludge gold member
Jan 27 23
189 plays
8.
  Rolling Stones Tunes In Other Words   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Figure out the real title of the Rolling Stones songs and then fill in the blank with the real title. Be careful of your spelling.
Average, 10 Qns, bigjohnsludge, Jan 04 23
Average
bigjohnsludge gold member
Jan 04 23
232 plays
9.
  Musical Definitions   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Each question contains two pointers: the group or singer, and a definition of the song title. The task is to find which song best fits the information given. All songs come from Rolling Stone magazine's "Top 500 Greatest Songs of All Time".
Easier, 10 Qns, suomy, Dec 08 12
Easier
suomy
912 plays
10.
  More Hard Rock Songs In Other Words   popular trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 15 Qns
Here are some of the best Classic Hard Rock/Metal songs of all time in other words. Figure out the song and then match it up to the correct band. Party On Headbangers! This ain't your Gramma's music.
Average, 15 Qns, bigjohnsludge, Sep 26 22
Average
bigjohnsludge gold member
Sep 26 22
126 plays
trivia question Quick Question
An Additional Rectangular Piece of Rock Positioned in a Barrier

From Quiz "That's Not What I Wrote!"




11.
  Opposite Elvis    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I will give you the opposite of an Elvis Presley song; you tell me what it should be. For example, if I said, "You Haven't a Man," the opposite of You is I, the opposite of haven't is have, the opposite of man is woman, so the song is "I Have a Woman."
Easier, 10 Qns, Ilona_Ritter, Nov 13 22
Easier
Ilona_Ritter gold member
Nov 13 22
230 plays
12.
  Rock Song Titles Reworded    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A quiz like my Song Titles Reworded quiz, but this time, it's only titles of rock songs. I'll reword a rock song title and you put the actual song title in the blank (ex: 'Sweet Child of Mine' could be 'Sugary Kid Of My Belonging') Good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, no_1_gracie, Jun 01 23
Average
no_1_gracie
Jun 01 23
6371 plays
13.
  Famous Classical Composers In Other Words    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Each clue suggests a famous composer, often phonetically. Answers are LAST NAME only of composer, spelled correctly. Example) Clue: England's island - Britain; Composer: Benjamin Britten; You write: Britten.
Easier, 10 Qns, Nealzineatser, Jan 14 22
Easier
Nealzineatser gold member
Jan 14 22
219 plays
14.
  Music Wordplay    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Can you work out the names of these once popular songs from the mixed wordplay clues given? Have fun. (Aside: "Music, Maestro!")
Average, 10 Qns, Creedy, Aug 01 22
Average
Creedy gold member
Aug 01 22
270 plays
15.
  Belt It Out With Me    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I know ALL the words... See if you can help me muddle my way through to the end of each of these songs. There is NO particular genre in focus; more of a grab bag of songs are featured.
Average, 10 Qns, logcrawler, Sep 22 14
Average
logcrawler gold member
427 plays
16.
  In Other Words Rock Groups    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I will give you an alternative name for a rock group. You figure out the correct name. For example if I say 'The Bugs' You, of course will answer 'The Beatles'.
Tough, 10 Qns, egotist, Jun 08 23
Tough
egotist
Jun 08 23
4363 plays
17.
  Folk Songs -- In Other Words   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
If you're a fan of folk music, this quiz should be a walk in the park. Using alternate wording, I'll give you the name of a well-known folk song that has been sung by a major folk artist. All you have to do is figure out the real name of the song.
Average, 10 Qns, Zbeckabee, Apr 13 09
Average
Zbeckabee
787 plays
18.
  That's Not What I Wrote!    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I have altered the words in a song's title, but have retained the overall meaning. You have to provide the name of the group or singer who recorded it. Bon chance, tout le monde.
Average, 10 Qns, mickdoxey, May 19 21
Average
mickdoxey
May 19 21
251 plays
19.
  Leave My Lyrics Alone    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
What would happen if these hit songs were attacked by thesaurus-toting crossword addicts? Play here to choose which musical artist achieved success by NOT singing the particular lyrical interpretation presented in each question.
Average, 10 Qns, kiwilad, Aug 05 22
Average
kiwilad
Aug 05 22
773 plays
20.
  Earworms for Dummies    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The songs in this quiz are pretty catchy - earworms, in other words. Speaking of things being in other words, their titles are in disguise. To give you a bit of help, I'll provide hints about the artists in the questions. (Note: slight UK bias.)
Average, 10 Qns, Kankurette, Nov 05 14
Average
Kankurette gold member
259 plays
21.
  Oldie Moldies -- In Other Words #1   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I'm going to give you "other words" for the names of some oldie moldie tunes. See if you can figure out what the real song title is, or rather, what the real song title WAS.
Tough, 10 Qns, Zbeckabee, Apr 24 09
Tough
Zbeckabee
785 plays
22.
  Oldie Moldies -- In Other Words #2    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I'm going to give you "other words" for the names of some oldie moldie tunes. See if you can figure out what the real song title is, or rather, what the real song title WAS.
Tough, 10 Qns, Zbeckabee, Jan 31 09
Tough
Zbeckabee
605 plays
23.
  Pop Artists In Other Words    
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
Give me the name of the artist or group from the alternative name I give. Have fun!
Very Difficult, 20 Qns, scsloth, Nov 07 07
Very Difficult
scsloth
8342 plays
24.
  A Song By Any Other Name    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I'll give a situation that suggests the title of the song, and you supply the name. Simple enough.
Difficult, 10 Qns, billybob87, Nov 07 07
Difficult
billybob87
8566 plays
25.
  In Other Words: Operatically Speaking    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Even if you are not an opera lover, you should have fun with this quiz, especially if you enjoy WORDWISE quizzes. Just look at the question and type what you see.
Difficult, 10 Qns, triviasoprano, Nov 07 07
Difficult
triviasoprano
433 plays
26.
  Rock Antonyms 2    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a continuation of my last quiz. Just pick the opposite song title of the capital letters. Good luck and have fun.
Average, 10 Qns, diamondjim68, Aug 05 22
Average
diamondjim68
Aug 05 22
472 plays
27.
  Music According To Babel Fish    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Lyrics...they're so easy to remember. But what if the words were a jumbled up mess? The following lyrics have been translated from English to French, Spanish, and back to English again using Babel Fish. Can you determine 'Which Song Is It?'
Difficult, 10 Qns, Benutzername, Dec 27 09
Difficult
Benutzername
407 plays
28.
  A Song By Any Other Name 2!    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I promised someone I'd make another one, so here it is! Again, I pose a scenario-- you supply the song it resembles. (I'll give the artist who sung it)
Difficult, 10 Qns, billybob87, Dec 12 09
Difficult
billybob87
5370 plays
29.
  Nominate that Ditty!    
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
Can you identify the song titles from their verbosely paraphrased forms? (No punctuation necessary.)
Tough, 20 Qns, alkmene, Nov 07 07
Tough
alkmene
1557 plays
30.
  Pop Music In Other Words    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is simple! I will name a song using alternate words, and you give me the real title! Sorry, no multiple choice here, you either know it or you don't, good luck!
Impossible, 10 Qns, kevinl75, Dec 17 10
Impossible
kevinl75
7174 plays
31.
  Synonym Songs: Rock and Alternative Style    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
In this quiz, I will name a fairly recent rock or alternative song, but with its synonyms. Just tell me what the word is! Ex.) Flirtatious Past = Sexy Back. (This is not a rock song though.) Good Luck!
Impossible, 10 Qns, broadwaygrl621, Nov 07 07
Impossible
broadwaygrl621
1231 plays

Music in Other Words Trivia Questions

1. "Apply an Ebony Lacquer to the Thing"

From Quiz
Rolling Stones Tunes In Other Words

Answer: Paint It Black

"Paint It Black" by the English rock band the Rolling Stones was released in 1966 and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song is ranked number 213 on Rolling Stone Magazine's "500 Greatest Songs of All Time".

2. What song can I be thinking of by describing it as "Aqueduct Above Uneasy Aqua"?

From Quiz Sing a Song of - Oh Wait

Answer: Bridge Over Troubled Water

Composed by Paul Simon, the beautiful "Bridge Over Troubled Water" was the second single from the album of the same name, released in 1970. It is described as Simon and Garfunkel's most successful production, and reached number one on the charts of the USA, the UK, New Zealand, France and Canada, and right up at the top of the charts in eight other countries as well. (Question and information by Mabel466)

3. LOVERTORNLOVER (Say what you see to get this song once made popular by Mary MacGregor)

From Quiz Music Wordplay

Answer: Torn Between Two Lovers TBTL

"Torn Between Two Lovers" was a song written by Peter Yarrow (Remember him from Peter, Paul and Mary?) in 1976. By February, 1977, Mary MacGregor had taken it to number one on the American pop charts and in assorted high placings in the charts of other nations. It relates the tale of a woman telling a man whom she loves, that she also loves someone else as well, the wicked wench. In spite of breaking such devastating news to her true love, and in spite of still caring for the other fellow, she's asking poor old true love not to walk away, but to stay with her. She probably had Buckley's chance of that happening.

4. Head stooge's painting? (clue is two words)

From Quiz Famous Classical Composers In Other Words

Answer: Mozart

Moe Howard was the "leader' of the classic US comedy trio "The Three Stooges." Painting is an art. MOE'S ART >>> Mozart. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1781) was a child prodigy, famous court musician in his own time, and perhaps the most creative musical genius to ever walk the earth. His musician father had him playing the violin at three years old and he composed original minuets on piano at five. Despite living only 35 years, he mastered virtually every form of classical music. Mozart loved animals, played billiards, enjoyed telling dirty jokes and was a Free Mason. The 1984 Academy Award winning movie "Amadeus," directed by Milos Foreman, is a partially fictionalized account of the composer's life, but it gives a good feel for his personality and influence.

5. On the DAY AFTER THURSDAY, one must remember to be fresh, go downstairs, have one's cereal and so on. Look out for the 'dark' young lady grooving in the car with her friends.

From Quiz Earworms for Dummies

Answer: Friday

'Friday' is a song by Rebecca Black (hence the 'dark' comment), which was released in 2011. Black was 13 at the time. The song gained notoriety for its simplistic lyrics, quoted in the question above, and heavy use of Autotune.

6. Which Beach Boys classic is about righteous shaking?

From Quiz Musical Definitions

Answer: Good Vibrations

The Beach Boys are an American rock band. "Good Vibrations" was released in 1966 and became the group's first single to reach a million records sold. It was reportedly the most expensive pop song recorded at that time, costing $40,000 to make (according to one source). The artists for the other songs were: Bill Haley and the Comets ("Shake, Rattle and Roll"), Bob Marley ("Positive Vibrations"), Elvis Presley ("All Shook Up").

7. Lita Ford and Ozzy Osbourne didn't want you to OPEN YOUR EARS NEVER. Therefore, what are they intending to do?

From Quiz Rock Antonyms 2

Answer: Close My Eyes Forever

"Close My Eyes Forever" was from Lita Ford's 1988 CD, "Lita". The song was written while Lita was managed by Osbourne's wife, Sharon.

8. Billy Joel is a DOWNTOWN BOY looking for a special woman. What kind of woman is he after?

From Quiz Rock Antonyms

Answer: Uptown Girl

"Uptown Girl" was from Billy Joel's 1983 album, "An Innocent Man". The song is in reference to a poor, working class man who pursues a wealthy woman from the other side of town. The video for the song featured his future (then former) wife, Christie Brinkley. The song was a number one hit in England and peaked at number three in America.

9. Each and every one of us cohabitate together in a jaundiced bathysphere.

From Quiz Leave My Lyrics Alone

Answer: The Beatles

We all live in a "Yellow Submarine"..."Yellow Submarine" was a hit in 1968, spawning a movie in which the fab four accompanied Captain Fred to Pepperland to free it from the music-hating Blue Meanies. Somehow, the song never made number one in the US charts.

10. Which song do these jumbled lyrics come from?... ..."The sun behind is the same of a relative way, but you older are more track of the breathing and of a day near the death."

From Quiz Music According To Babel Fish

Answer: Pink Floyd - 'Time'

The correct translation is: "The sun is the same in a relative way but you're older, shorter of breath, and one day closer to death." 'Time' was originally released as a B-Side to 'Us And Them', which was the follow up single to Pink Floyd's Top 20 Hit, 'Money'.

11. I've Yet To Discover That Which I Seek

From Quiz That's Not What I Wrote!

Answer: U2

"I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For" was a hit single from U2's 1987 release "The Joshua Tree", an album that spent over 100 weeks on the Billboard charts and went on to sell over 25 million copies.

12. An aimless scribble or drawing made by a native or inhabitant of New England or the northern United States. (6,6)

From Quiz Folk Songs -- In Other Words

Answer: Yankee Doodle

The origins of "Yankee Doodle" are long disputed, though we do know it predates the American Civil War. The state anthem of Connecticut, "Yankee Doodle" is an all-time American favorite and fits nicely into the Civil War or Folk genre. "Yankee doodle, keep it up, Yankee doodle dandy; Mind the music and the step, And with the girls be handy."

13. (On all answers, capitalize ALL first and single letters.) Relate the information to me in a delicate manner. (5,2,2,2,6)

From Quiz Oldie Moldies -- In Other Words #2

Answer: Break It To Me Gently

"Break It to Me Gently" was written by Joe Seneca and Diane Lampert. In 1962, "Little Miss Dynamite" (aka Brenda Lee) propelled the song to the top of both the Pop charts and the Country charts.

14. The opposite of this song title is from the movie "Grease". What is the proper title? "Winter Days"

From Quiz Alternative Titles

Answer: Summer Nights

In the movie "Summer Nights" is sung by John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John. The single, released in 1978, topped the UK charts and peaked at number five in the US. Other hits from the movie were "You're the One That I want", also by John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John, and Frankie Valli with the title song "Grease".

15. Scintillate, scintillate, minute blue dwarf?

From Quiz Nominate that Ditty!

Answer: Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

Reportedly written by Mozart at age four, this song is a fave with kids everywhere.

16. Michael Bolton: At the time a guy adores a girl...

From Quiz A Song By Any Other Name 2!

Answer: when a man loves a woman

He covered this song, first sung by artists like Percy Sledge and Otis Redding.Michael is also recognized for his ballad from the Disney movie "Hercules"-- "Go the Distance".

17. Peanut or chocolate with a crunchy shell?

From Quiz Pop Artists In Other Words

Answer: Eminem

Hits include 'Stan' and 'The Real Slim Shady'.

18. Barenaked Ladies: Suppose I possessed wealth over six zeros long.

From Quiz A Song By Any Other Name

Answer: If I had a million dollars & if i had a 1000000 dollars & if i had a $1000000 & If I had $1000000

One of their first hits, followed up with songs like "One Week" and "Pinch Me".

19. "Supply Me With Coverture"

From Quiz Rolling Stones Tunes In Other Words

Answer: Gimme Shelter

"Gimme Shelter" by the Rolling Stones was released in 1969 and is the first track from their 1969 album "Let It Bleed". In 2021 "Gimme Shelter" was ranked number 13 on Rolling Stone's list of "The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time".

20. Am I Crowded This Morning

From Quiz Opposite Elvis

Answer: Are You Lonesome Tonight

"Are You Lonesome Tonight" was written by Lou Handman and Roy Turk in 1926. Since then, it was covered by many people, but in 1960, Elvis recorded it after Colonel Tom Parker suggested it. It was Parker's wife's favorite song. Elvis' recording reached gold in 1983, and by 1992 it had gone double platinum.

21. An alternative title for one of my all time favorite songs could be "Soiled Densely Piled Fabric". Are you able to figure out which song this is from the following options?

From Quiz Sing a Song of - Oh Wait

Answer: Black Velvet

This song by Alannah Myles was released in January 1990, and topped the charts on both sides of the Atlantic. It also picked up the 1990 "Juno Award for Single of the Year", followed by the "Grammy Award for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance" in 1991. At this time I was driving across country to and from my office each day, which was an hour's drive each morning and then back again in the evening. This track was aired on the radio almost every morning, and as soon as I heard it I would turn the radio up to full volume and belt out the song myself! There was seldom much traffic about on my morning journey, and certainly no pedestrians, so it wasn't causing a nuisance. In fact I reckon the sheep grazing in the fields may have enjoyed the music belting out as I passed, with the possible exception of my accompaniment! Such happy memories! (Question and information by moonraker2)

22. "Waddaya mean, you've sold outa love?" (What is the singer trying to buy, to work out this popular Beatles song)

From Quiz Music Wordplay

Answer: Can't Buy Me Love

Oh boy, when the Beatles came along, the whole history of music took one dramatic new direction. Older generations were stunned, radio DJs couldn't believe their luck, politicians curled their lips, churches cried the end was coming - but teenagers adored them. "Can't Buy Me Love", released in 1964, was their sixth single. It topped the charts all over the world, and, looking back over the 1960s, it was the fourth highest selling single of all time. The song that took out the number one single? The 1963 "She Loves You" - another Beatles hit. Basically "Can't Buy Me Love" is all about a man who has a lot of money, but, even though he can buy anything he wants with it, it can't buy him love. Philosophy with a drum beat.

23. In a book, what comes after page eight? (don't over think)

From Quiz Famous Classical Composers In Other Words

Answer: Paganini

In a book with numbered pages, after page eight is PAGE NINE >>> Paganini. Violin virtuoso Niccolo Paganini was born in Genoa in 1782. His famous compositions include "24 Caprices for solo violin op.1" He is widely acknowledged as one of the greatest violinists of all time, and was even alleged to have made a pact with the devil because of his amazing finger dexterity. He led a wild and dissolute life, and in all probability had Marfan syndrome, which could explain his unusual and almost double jointed fingers. He also suffered from syphilis, which he treated with mercury and opium, leading to more health problems. He died in 1840.

24. Wearing OVERSIZED PANTALOONS to play football in the park after dark would be considered an act of sheer insanity.

From Quiz Earworms for Dummies

Answer: baggy trousers

'Baggy Trousers' is a single by the British ska-pop band Madness ('sheer insanity'), released in 1980. The lyrics refer to the line 'playing football in the park / kicking pushbikes after dark'.

25. Which auberge of anguish did Elvis Presley sing about?

From Quiz Musical Definitions

Answer: Heartbreak Hotel

"Heartbreak Hotel" was first recorded by American rock and roll singer Elvis Presley in 1956. It was also his first million-selling record. It is said to have been a powerful influence on George Harrison of The Beatles, Robert Plant of Led Zeppelin and Keith Richard of The Rolling Stones, amongst others. The artists for the other songs were: Rolling Stones ("Memory Motel"), Chris Isaak ("Blue Hotel"), Fool's Gold ("Surprise Hotel").

26. The Scorpions refused to send a message about the SUN OF PERMANENCE. What exactly were they singing about?

From Quiz Rock Antonyms 2

Answer: Wind Of Change

"Wind Of Change" was from the Scorpions' 1990 CD, "Crazy World". The song is based on the end of the cold war and collapse of communism. It reached number one on the charts in Germany and several other European countries. The song also reached number four on the American charts.

27. The guys from Warrant were happy to be on EARTH. What high place do they hope to end up in eventually?

From Quiz Rock Antonyms

Answer: Heaven

"Heaven" was from Warrant's debut CD, "Dirty Rotten Filthy Stinken Rich", released in 1989. "Heaven' was considered one of the most popular power ballads of the 1980s and reached number two on the American Billboard Charts.

28. Similar to a viaduct which spans somewhat turbulent seas.

From Quiz Leave My Lyrics Alone

Answer: Simon and Garfunkel

"(Like a) Bridge over Troubled Water" was one of 1970's biggest hits. Soon after touring to promote the song, the pair split to pursue solo careers. Paul Simon was notorious for the length of time he took to compose songs -thankfully it wasn't a thesaurus he grabbed for inspiration.

29. Thoroughfare Directed Towards Hades

From Quiz That's Not What I Wrote!

Answer: AC/DC

The title song from their 1979 album, "Highway to Hell" came from an idea by the band after four years on the road and the idea that the late nights and early mornings and travelling around in a bus all the time was akin to being in hell.

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