Royalty in Songs Trivia

1. Which musician released an album that includes the title track "Unforgettable" and other classics like "Mona Lisa" and "Nature Boy"?

From Quiz 'Lords' of the Ring

Answer: Nat King Cole

Cole began his career as a jazz pianist, playing in various clubs and eventually forming the Nat King Cole Trio, which consisted of him on piano, Oscar Moore on guitar, and Wesley Prince on double bass. The trio gained popularity for their smooth and innovative style.

From Quiz Music Royalty

Answer: Paul Young

Pino Palladino, who went on to replace the late John Entwistle in The Who, was bass player for The Royal Family. Howard Jones and Alison Moyet were also 80s stars who had more success in UK than USA. Shelia Chandra was a British-Indian experimental music star.

From Quiz Knights and Sirs in Rock and Roll Music

Answer: She's About a Mover

Augie Meyers played the catchy organ riff on "She's About A Mover". The Sir Douglas Quintet formed in Texas and settled in the San Francisco Bay area in the late sixties. After "She's About A Mover" became successful the band followed up three years later with the Top Twenty hit "Mendocino", and "Can You Dig My Vibrations?". The group split in 1972 when Sahm decided to pursue a solo career. In 1999 he died of a heart attack. Augie Meyers and other members of the band continued to perform and record solo efforts or work with various artists. "Bring It On Home to Me" was a 1965 Top Forty by The Animals. "Here It Comes Again" was a Top Forty release the same year by The Fortunes and "Just a Little" by the Bay Area Beau Brummels reached Number Eight.

From Quiz Rock Royalty

Answer: Queensryche

This song appeared on Queensryche's self-titled EP from 1983.

From Quiz Music Royalty

Answer: Deep Purple

Listen to the lyrics of "Speed King" and it's obvious that Ian Gillan was heavily influenced by the likes of Little Richard and Chuck Berry. The other three bands are all of the same era and high on my personal playlist.

From Quiz Knights and Sirs in Rock and Roll Music

Answer: Gloria

In 1965 Van Morrison's group, Them, released Morrison's composition, "Gloria", as the flip side of "Baby Please Don't Go". "Gloria" began getting significant airplay; however, some stations banned the song because it made references to Gloria coming to his room. In 1965 The Gants recorded a version in November, followed the next month by the Chicago based group, The Shadows of Knight. "Diane", by The Bachelors, reached Number Ten in the US in 1964. "My Girl Sloopy" was a 1964 US Number 26 for The Vibrations. The following year it was released by The McCoys as "Hang On Sloopy" and topped the US charts. Rick Zehringer was a founding member of the McCoys and would find fame as a solo artist as Rick Derringer.

From Quiz Rock Royalty

Answer: Kiss

This song appeared on the great album "Destroyer".

From Quiz 'Lords' of the Ring

Answer: Duke Ellington

Born Edward Kennedy Ellington on April 29, 1899, in Washington, D.C., and passing away on May 24, 1974, in New York City, he was one of the most influential and celebrated American jazz composers, bandleaders, and pianists of the 20th century. In the 1920s, Duke Ellington formed his own jazz orchestra, which became known as the Duke Ellington Orchestra or simply "The Duke's Band." This ensemble would go on to become one of the most famous and long-lasting big bands in jazz history.

From Quiz Music Royalty

Answer: Witch

Redbone are probably the best known Native American rock band thanks to this song about Marie Laveau, a New Orleans voodoo priestess.

From Quiz Knights and Sirs in Rock and Roll Music

Answer: Midnight Train to Georgia

In 1973 "Midnight Train to Georgia" topped the US Charts for two weeks. The song was the only chart-topper for Gladys Knight and the Pips and one of their first singles released after the group switched from the Soul division of Motown Records to Buddah Records. The group received the 1974 Grammy Award for Best R and B Vocal Performance By A Group for "Midnight Train to Georgia". When Jim Weatherly composed the song it was titled "Midnight Plane to Houston". Cissy Houston changed the title when she recorded a version of the song. Weatherly forwarded the song to Gladys Knight's publisher and Gladys preferred Cissy's adaptation. "Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me" went to Number Three the following year. In 1967, "I Heard It Through the Grapevine", made it to Number Two. "If I Were Your Woman" was a 1970 Top Ten hit for the group.

From Quiz Rock Royalty

Answer: The Cult

The Cult's lead singer Ian Astbury went on to sing for the reformed Doors.

From Quiz 'Lords' of the Ring

Answer: Queen Latifah

Latifah, whose real name is Dana Elaine Owens, is a highly accomplished and versatile American artist known for her contributions to music, film, and television. Queen Latifah initially gained fame as a rapper and hip-hop artist in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Her debut album, "All Hail the Queen," was released in 1989 and featured hits like "Ladies First" and "U.N.I.T.Y." She transitioned into acting and quickly became a sought-after actress. She appeared in numerous films, including "Set It Off," "Chicago" (for which she received an Academy Award nomination), "Bringing Down the House," "Hairspray," and "The Equalizer." She has also had a successful television career, starring in her own sitcom, "Living Single," which ran from 1993 to 1998.

From Quiz Music Royalty

Answer: Rihanna

Rihanna is an in-demand artist, as evidenced by her work with David Guetta, Paul McCartney, Kanye West, Drake, Chris Brown, Jay-Z and Slash among others. Coldplay seem to like the occasional duet as well and have worked with The Chainsmokers, Kylie Minogue, Beyonce and Cat Power.

From Quiz Knights and Sirs in Rock and Roll Music

Answer: Peter and Gordon

Peter and Gordon rode the British Invasion wave to the Number One spot in the US with "A World Without Love" in 1964. Paul McCartney composed the song as a Lennon/McCartney collaboration and initially offered the song to Billy J. Kramer and the Dakotas, one of the other bands that Brian Epstein managed. Following the success of "A World Without Love" the duo released several other Top Twenty US hits, including "Knight in Rusty Armour". They reunited in 2005 at a tribute concert for Mike Smith of the Dave Clark Five. Gordon Waller died in July, 2009. Brewer and Shipley were based in Los Angeles. Their 1970 hit was "One Toke Over the Line". "Yesterday's Gone" and "A Summer Song" were sixties hits by Chad and Jeremy. "All Strung Out" was a Top Forty 1966 release by Nino Tempo and April Stevens.

From Quiz Rock Royalty

Answer: Queen

Brian May of Queen gets his unique guitar sound in part by using a coin instead of a traditional pick.

From Quiz 'Lords' of the Ring

Answer: Patty Duke

Patty Duke's early music career was closely tied to her acting career. She recorded songs related to her roles in movies and television. For example, she sang the theme song for "The Patty Duke Show," titled "Cousins". In 1965, Patty Duke released her first and most successful single, "Don't Just Stand There." The song became a hit, reaching the Top Ten on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

From Quiz Music Royalty

Answer: King Harvest

King Harvest were a one hit wonder but what a great song to have your hit with. The fact that there was 27 years between the two hit versions of the song illustrate how well it stands the test of time.

From Quiz Knights and Sirs in Rock and Roll Music

Answer: The Mindbenders

"To Sir, with Love" topped the US charts in 1967. Lulu recorded the song with The Mindbenders. The group also appeared in the film. Wayne Fontana and The Mindbenders had a US hit in 1965 with "Game of Love". Fontana left the group and the band had a US Number Two hit as The Mindbenders with "Groovy Kind of Love" later the same year. Despite performing "Off and Running" and "It's Getting Harder All the Time" on the soundtrack of "To Sir, With Love" the group's momentum stalled and they broke up in 1968. Herman's Hermits had their own movie titled "Mrs. Brown You've Got A Lovely Daughter" in 1968. The Troggs had a major US hit in 1966 with "Wild Thing". The Kinks' first US hit was "You Really Got Me".

From Quiz Rock Royalty

Answer: Go West

Go West is a frequent subject of "One Hit Wonder" discussions.

From Quiz 'Lords' of the Ring

Answer: Count Basie

Count Basie was born on August 21, 1904, in Red Bank, New Jersey. His early exposure to music came from his mother, who played the piano. He taught himself to play the piano and developed his unique style. Basie, whose full name was William James Basie, produced numerous hit records, including "One O'Clock Jump," "April in Paris," "Shiny Stockings," and "Lil' Darlin'". Basie made appearances in several films, including "Blazing Saddles" and "Cinderfella," where he showcased his musical talent.

From Quiz Music Royalty

Answer: Princess

Princess first had minor success in the early 70s with Afro-Caribbean band Osibisa before going solo and teaming up with hit songwriting team Stock, Aitken, Waterman. "Say I'm Your Number One" was her biggest hit in a chart career that lasted just two years.

From Quiz 'Lords' of the Ring

Answer: Will Smith

Will Smith, the actor and rapper who gained fame as one half of the hip-hop duo DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince. His real name is Willard Carroll Smith Jr. While still enjoying success as a rapper, Will Smith transitioned to acting in the early 1990s with his role in the television series "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air." The show was loosely based on his real-life experiences and catapulted him to stardom. His children, Jaden and Willow Smith, have also pursued careers in music, following in their father's footsteps to some extent.

From Quiz Music Royalty

Answer: Paisley Park Records

Named after the single from his "Around The World In A Day" album, Paisley Park dealt mainly with releases by Prince and solo offerings from his backing band, although they did release discs by Carmen Electra and Mavis Staples as well.

From Quiz Knights and Sirs in Rock and Roll Music

Answer: Anthony Ray

Anthony Ray was the birth name of Sir Mix-a-Lot when he was born in Seattle. Sir Mix-a-Lot and his DJ, Nasty Nes, formed the Nastymix record label in 1986. In 1992 he released his "Mack Daddy" album and "Baby Got Back" was a single release from the album. Three years later he landed the lead role on the UPN network show, "The Watcher". In 2003 he released the single, "Big Johnson", from his "Daddy's Home" album. Grammy Award-winning Rap artist Dwayne Michael Carter, Jr., goes by the stage name of Lil Wayne. Young Jeezy was born Jay Jenkins. He is a solo rapper and a member of the group Boyz N Da Hood. Shawn Corey Carter is known by the stage name Jay-Z.

From Quiz Rock Royalty

Answer: Metallica

One of the most influential bands of all time.

From Quiz 'Lords' of the Ring

Answer: Lorde

Lorde is a New Zealand-born singer/songwriter who gained international acclaim for her unique musical style and thought-provoking lyrics. Lorde burst onto the international music scene with her debut album, "Pure Heroine," released when she was just 16 years old. The album included hit singles like "Royals," "Tennis Court," and "Team". "Royals" in particular was a massive success, earning her Grammy Awards and making her the youngest solo artist to achieve a Billboard Hot 100 number-one single since 1987. Lorde's music has resonated with a wide audience, and she is considered one of the most talented and innovative artists of her generation.

From Quiz Music Royalty

Answer: The Prince

Wow! Was it really 1979 when Madness released "The Prince"? That makes me feel old. The song was a tribute to original ska man Prince Buster and the follow up to it was perennial favourite "One Step Beyond". Apart from "Our House", Madness never really troubled the charts in USA or Canada.

From Quiz Knights and Sirs in Rock and Roll Music

Answer: David Bowie

During his career David Bowie has not been extended that honor. Perhaps his comment in the seventies that Britain might benefit from a Fascist leader didn't endear him to the royal class. Robert Frederick Zenon "Bob" Geldof can put a KBE by his name because he has been granted an honorary knighthood by Queen Elizabeth II. He has also been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize and named as a Man of Peace. Elton John was was knighted in 1998. In December, 2003, Jagger was knighted as Sir Michael Jagger by The Prince of Wales.

From Quiz 'Lords' of the Ring

Answer: Queens of the Stone Age

An American rock band known for their distinctive and eclectic sound that combines elements of rock, stoner rock, alternative rock, and desert rock. The band was formed in 1996 by guitarist and vocalist Josh Homme, who has been the only consistent member throughout its history. Queens of the Stone Age released their self-titled debut album in 1998. The album received critical acclaim and introduced audiences to the band's unique blend of heavy rock and psychedelic influences. The band's lineup has undergone several changes over the years, with Josh Homme being the primary constant member. Notable members have included Nick Oliveri, Mark Lanegan, Dave Grohl, and Troy Van Leeuwen.

From Quiz Music Royalty

Answer: Freddie Mercury

Art student Freddie designed the logo, and according to goodlogo.com, he incorporated the band members' star signs into it. Two lions for Leo (Deacon and Taylor), a crab for Cancer (May) and two fairies for Virgo (Mercury).

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