Color Songs Trivia

1. Which singer sings the song "Black or White"?

From Quiz Songs With a Color in the Title

Answer: Michael Jackson

Michael Joseph Jackson was an American singer and songwriter, and dancer. Some of Michael Jackson's albums include "Thriller", "Got to Be There", "Invincible", and "Music & Me". At the end of 1992, "Black or White" ranked number 14 on the US Billboard Hot 100. The song was written by Michael Jackson and Bill Bottrell. The genre is pop rock and hip hop.

From Quiz The Colour of the Song

Answer: Black

Ram Jam had "Black Betty", the rolling Stones wanted to "Paint it Black" and Bobby Rydell recorded a rock version of "That Old Black Magic". Ram Jam's recording of Leadbelly's "Black Betty" in 1977 was their only hit. "Paint it Black" was the Stones third Billboard Hot 100 number one hit and their sixth in the UK and fourth in Australia. "That Old Black Magic" was written by Harold Arlen with lyrics by Johnny Mercer written with Judy Garland in mind. Judy recorded the song in 1943. There are over 100 recordings of the song with versions by, Bing Crosby, Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, Billy Daniels, Sammy Davis Jr, Ella Fitzgerald, Dickie Valentine and Rod Stewart to name a few. The song was famously sung by Marilyn Monroe in the 1956 movie, "Bus Stop".

From Quiz Variations on a theme

Answer: Blue

One of their most popular songs ever, and one of their highest charting, New Order's "Blue Monday" is, at its heart, a sombre, almost funereal, in ways song with a muttered vocal in ways and a heavy, thumping disco beat that made it a favourite at clubs. Many people who are not fans of the band (including me) will tell you they like this song, such is its widespread appeal.

From Quiz If My Crayolas Could Sing

Answer: Pink

"Sink the Pink" was released as a single in 1985 off the album "Fly on the Wall". The album did fairly well for the band, reaching position seven on the "UK Album" chart and number four on the "Australian Kent Music Report Albums" chart in 1985. "Sink the Pink" was also featured as part of the movie soundtrack for the 1986 movie "Maximum Overdrive" starring Emilio Estevez, directed by Stephen King.

From Quiz Colorful Oldies, Part II

Answer: Lavender Blue

"Lavender Blue" was hardly a new song. There were at least four versions that were popular in 1926. This version made it to Number Three on Billboard's Top 40 Hits. Turner's only other hit was "Always," Number 19 in 1959. [Lavender is a herb of the mint family.]

From Quiz Colorful Oldies

Answer: Red Sails in the Sunset

Guy Lombardo (who, with his Royal Canadians played "Auld Lang Syne" on New Year's Eve for decades) also recorded it in 1935. The Platters, who were the only male group in the 50s to include a female singer, had many top hits, including at Number One in 1958 both "Twilight Time" and "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes." [Soupy Sales was a comedian best known for his children's television show "Lunch With Soupy Sales."]

From Quiz The Colors of Classic Rock Music, part 1

Answer: Floyd

Pink Floyd was founded by Syd Barrett, Nick Mason, Roger Waters, and Richard Wright. David Gilmour joined in 1967. Both Barrett (2006) and Wright (2008) have passed away. Gilmour and Waters have a rocky relationship, so there is little hope of any new Floyd materiel being released.

From Quiz Colorful Songs

Answer: Red

"Red Barchetta" tells a story set in a dystopian future where vehicles have been prohibited by "the Motor Law". The singer's uncle has a red barchetta in prime condition and hidden at his farm. Each week, the singer sneaks out to his uncle's and goes for a joyride in the countryside. A couple of police see him and give chase. However, their aircars are wide, and cannot follow over a narrow bridge. The singer then returns the car back to his uncle's farm. "Red Red Wine", written by Neil Diamond in 1967, is sung from the point of view of someone who can only forget his troubles by drinking red wine. The song reached number 62 on the American Charts. In 1983, UB40 recorded a reggae version of the song.

From Quiz Kilted Kangas Colour our World with Music

Answer: Black Day in July

On April 4th 1968 "Black Day in July" was banned from airplay by most major radio stations in the U.S.A. The song is about the race riots in Detroit in 1967 and was deemed too controversial. Submitted by KittyKatey

From Quiz Colours in Song Titles

Answer: Led Zeppelin

Released in 1971, "Led Zeppelin IV" is a classic rock album featuring also the classic "Stairway to Heaven". "Black Dog" was also released as a single. Reputedly, the reference of the title is to a stray black dog that was noticed wandering near the studios.

From Quiz Songs Of Many Colors

Answer: Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree

From the album "Tuneweaving", "Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree" held the number one spot for four weeks. "Yellow River" by Christie made it to number 23 in 1970. The live version of Joni Mitchell's "Big Yellow Taxi" peaked at number 24 in 1975. Off the album of the same name, "Mellow Yellow" by Donovan rose to number two in 1966.

From Quiz Into the Light of the Dark Black Night

Answer: Blackbird

The relevant lyric is "Blackbird fly, Blackbird fly, Into the light of the dark black night." The song "Blackbird" is included in the 1968 "White Album". "Free as a Bird" was recorded by John Lennon in 1977 and was released as a single in 1995. "Norwegian Wood (This Bird has Flown)" is part of the "Rubber Soul" album released in 1965 and "Blue Jay Way" is on the "Magical Mystery Tour" album released in 1967.

From Quiz Green or Purple in Song Titles

Answer: Purple Haze

The 1967 song "Purple Haze" was recorded by the Jimi Hendrix Experience for their album "Are You Experienced?". "Purple Haze" hit number three on the UK singles chart and number seven on the Austria singles chart in 1967. While many believe the topic of the song was inspired by the effects of psychedelic drugs, Jimi Hendrix claimed that the song was inspired by a science fiction story. The song's guitar virtuosic guitar techniques were admired by many. "Q Magazine" ranked the song at number one on their list of the "100 Greatest Guitar Tracks" while "Rolling Stone" magazine ranked the song at number two on their "100 Greatest Guitar Songs of All Time".

From Quiz Silver or Gold in Song Titles

Answer: Neil Young

The song "Heart of Gold" was released by Neil Young in 1972 from his album "Harvest" which was released the same year. The song became Neil Young's first solo number one hit on the United States Billboard Hot 100 on March 18, 1972. James Taylor and Linda Ronstadt sang backup vocals on this song.

From Quiz Yellow or White in Song Titles

Answer: Cream

The song "White Room" was recorded by the band Cream in July of 1968 for their album "Wheels of Fire". The song was released as a single in September of 1968. Jack Bruce sang and played bass on the song, Eric Clapton played lead guitar on the song and Ginger Baker played the drums.

From Quiz Colorful Music

Answer: pink

Pink is a popular color of Cadillac as artists such as Bruce Springsteen, Natalie Cole and Jerry Lee Lewis all took rides in this car.

From Quiz Sing Me a Paint Box

Answer: Joni Mitchell

Joni Mitchell both wrote and originally performed "Big Yellow Taxi". This song reached number six on the Australian Charts, number 14 in Canada, number 11 in the UK and only number 67 in the US. However her live version of this song released in 1975 rose to number 24 on the US charts. She is quoted with the following regarding the writing of this song: "I wrote 'Big Yellow Taxi' on my first trip to Hawaii. I took a taxi to the hotel and when I woke up the next morning, I threw back the curtains and saw these beautiful green mountains in the distance. Then, I looked down and there was a parking lot as far as the eye could see, and it broke my heart... this blight on paradise. That's when I sat down and wrote the song".

From Quiz King Purple? Brown Suede Shoes? Colours In Songs

Answer: Pink Anderson

The inimitable Syd Barrett is credited with coming up with the name, although it appears he wasn't actually a fan of the guitarists himself, in fact he might not have even heard them. One rumour has him seeing their names on the sleeve notes of an album by another artist and putting the names together in his usual playful way made sense. "Pink" Anderson was from South Carolina and toured as an entertainer with a Native American medicine show. He was recorded numerous times, mostly by field collectors. However, he did get involved in the 1960s blues revival and recorded an album of his own. He died in 1974. Floyd Council was from North Carolina in 1911. He recorded with Blind Boy Fuller in the 1930s. He died in 1976.

From Quiz Music Palette

Answer: Green

The two colours were yellow and blue, which combine to make the colour green. The 1960 novelty hit was 'Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Polka Dot Bikini', which was sung by Brian Hyland and reached number 1 on the 'Billboard Hot 100' in August that year. The song was also covered by Bombalurina in 1990 when it reached number 1 on the UK Singles Chart. The 1956 hit by Elvis was 'Blue Suede Shoes', which was actually a cover version of a Carl Perkins rockabilly song. Surprisingly, Perkins' version was the greater chart success.

From Quiz Songs in Black and White

Answer: Johnny Cash

Johnny Cash released the song 'Man in Black' (or 'The Man in Black') in 1971. It is a protest song about unfair conditions in general and in his life in particular: "I wear the black for the poor and the beaten down, Livin' in the hopeless, hungry side of town, I wear it for the prisoner who has long paid for his crime, But is there because he's a victim of the times."

From Quiz Songs of the Rainbow

Answer: Yellow

The song 'Big Yellow Taxi' was released in 1970 by Joni Mitchell. She wrote it in Hawaii and was inspired by a huge parking lot: "They paved paradise and put up the parking lot". "Took all the trees, put 'em in a tree museum, charged the people a dollar and a half just to see 'em" refers to a tree museum, Foster Gardens, in Waikiki.

From Quiz A Case of Black and White

Answer: Black Dog

'Black Dog' was the first song from Led Zeppelin's 1971 album, simply called Led Zeppelin's untitled album. Bassist John Paul Jones got the idea of the song after listening to Muddy Waters. He wanted to try electric blues with a rolling bass part. The beginning of the song has guitarist Jimmy Page warming up his guitar.

From Quiz Sing Me a Song in Red or White

Answer: UB40

"Red, Red Wine" was recorded several times but the biggest hit was by UB40 and reached number one in the UK. The song was included on their album "Labor of Love." UB40 formed in 1978 in Birmingham UK and has sold over 70 million records. They are still performing today.

From Quiz Dream Weavers Sing Some Colorful Songs!

Answer: White Room

The music to "White Room" was co-written and then sung by Jack Bruce. In 1968 this song appeared on their album "Wheels of Fire". Ginger Baker played drums and Eric Clapton used the Vox Clyde McCoy Picture Wah to perfection in this classic hit. "White Room" reached number six on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. It also reached number 28 on the UK Singles Chart in 1969. The List of Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time listed "White Room" as number 267. Lyricist Peter Brown, who caught Cream's attention when he was with the band The First Real Poetry Band, wrote most of Cream's songs with Jack Bruce. The British blues-rock band, Cream, was made up of Jack Bruce, Eric Clapton and Ginger Baker. (contributed by funnytrivianna)

From Quiz Colorful Melodies

Answer: Yellow Submarine

Yellow Submarine was released in 1966 on the "Revolver" album. It went to number 1 in the U.K. and stayed there for 4 weeks, however failed to reach number 1 in the United States.

From Quiz Color Does Matter Part 2

Answer: Yellow

"Yellow Submarine" was originally released as a single by the group in 1966. It won an Ivor Novello Award in the U.K. for the highest certified sales of any record in the U.K that year. It was almost as successful in the U.S., reaching number two on the Billboard Hot 100 charts. The song itself was off the album called "Revolver" which was also released in 1966. In addition, it was also the title song from the 1968 animated film of the same name, and appeared on the album, making it one for the few Beatles recordings to appear on two different albums.

From Quiz Color Does Matter Part 1

Answer: Pink Shoelaces

Dodie Stevens was born Gealdine Pasquale in Chicago, Illinois in 1946. She moved to California at a young age and recorded her first song at 8 yesrs old. She recorded this song in 1959 at age 13 and had a number three Billboard Hot 100 hit with it. Although she was never able to duplicate that individual success again, she made a successful career as a backup singer for the likes of Loretta Lynn, Frankie Avalon, Bozz Scaggs and Mac Davis.

From Quiz The Colour of Music

Answer: Lilac Wine

Elkie Brooks was born in Salford, England. Her real name is Elaine Bookbinder and she is probably best known for the song 'Pearl's a Singer'.

From Quiz Can You Sing a Rainbow?

Answer: Yellow

Joni Mitchell was inspired to write "Big Yellow Taxi" after a visit to Hawaii in 1970. It reflected her growing concern with the damage that was being done to the environment. Written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, "Yellow Submarine" was released in 1966. It was a big hit for the Beatles, and provided the inspiration for their third film - a cartoon of the same name.

From Quiz Add A Color

Answer: Pink

Pink Martini is a "mini orchestra" band originally containing 12 members, which was formed in Portand, Oregon in 1994.

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