Bad Good Trivia

1. What record label released the Jerry Lee Lewis classic "Great Balls of Fire" in November 1957?

From Quiz "Great" Songs

Answer: Sun Records

"Great Balls of Fire" was first recorded by Jerry Lee Lewis in October of 1957 and released the next month by Sun Studios, the Memphis studio which also released many of Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash's early hits. It was Sun 281. The song rose to #2 on the Billboard Hot 100, and was a number one hit in the UK and on the Billboard Country charts. Jerry Lee recorded with Sun from 1956 to 1963. Lewis did release albums on Smash, Mercury and Elektra but much later in his career. "Great Balls of Fire" holds a special place in the hearts of fans of "Top Gun." It was Anthony Edwards at the piano in the 1986 film. The 2022 sequel pays tribute to the original by having Miles Teller (playing Goose's son Bradley) also play the song.

From Quiz Great Songs With The Goods

Answer: Only the Good Die Young

Billy Joel, "the Piano Man," had a Billboard hit in the U.S. with "Only the Good Die Young" in 1978.

From Quiz Simply the Best

Answer: Tina Turner

Tina had additional success covering songs from other artists, most notably with then-husband Ike Turner on "Proud Mary", originally recorded by Creedence Clearwater Revival.

From Quiz Good Times Bad Times

Answer: Led Zeppelin

Written by John Paul Jones, "Good Times Bad Times" was the first track on Led Zeppelin's 1969 debut album. The song was released as a single shortly afterward, charting in both the US and Canada. Notable covers include those by Aerosmith, Godsmack, and hip hop artist Tracy G.

From Quiz Good, Better, Best

Answer: Feeling Good

Nina Simone's rendition of "Feeling Good" is so definitive that I had always assumed that she had written it. However, that is not the case. It was written by two Englishmen, Anthony Newley and Leslie Bricusse, for the 1965 play, "The Roar of the Greasepaint - The Smell of the Crowd", a play about the differences between the social classes in 1960s Britain. The list of artists who have recorded a version of the song is far too long to include here but a special mention must go to Muse, whose version of the song reached number 24 in the UK singles chart and was voted by readers of "NME" as the greatest cover version of all time in a 2010 poll.

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Answer: Robert Palmer

Robert Palmer recorded the song "Bad Case of Loving You" in 1979. The song was originally written and recorded by Moon Martin in 1978, but it was Palmer's 1979 version of song that became a hit. The song's catchy chorus and upbeat tempo made it a popular choice for sports events. The song has been featured in several television shows including "House", "Californication", and "The Blacklist". The song has been covered by several artists including Bon Jovi and Three Dog Night.

From Quiz "Great" Songs

Answer: woman's hips

According to David Byrne "The world moves on a woman's hips." Bryne got the idea for the line after reading Robert Farris Thompson's book "African Art in Motion". This is one of many African influences that can be found on "Remain in Light." Jerry Harrison, Chriz Frantz, Tina Weymouth, Brian Eno and Byrne are all credited with writing "Great Curve.". "The Great Curve" appears on the Taking Heads 1980 album "Remain in Light," widely considered their masterpiece.

From Quiz Great Songs With The Goods

Answer: Good Time Charlie's Got the Blues

This one-hit wonder was written and performed by singer-songwriter Danny O'Keefe of Spokane, Washington.

From Quiz Simply the Best

Answer: Pat Benatar

From her 1980 album "Crimes of Passion", this was Pat Benatar's follow-up hit to her first one ever, which was "Heartbreaker".

From Quiz Good!

Answer: Flo Rida

With writing credits involving Dr. Luke and Avicii, Flo Rida would bring this song all the way to number three on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2012. Etta James' sample came from the song "Something's Got a Hold On Me". Sadly, almost coinciding with the song's peak popularity, Etta James passed away in January 2012, and Flo Rida quickly dedicated his song to memory of the Music Hall of Famer.

From Quiz Good Times Bad Times

Answer: Bad Company

Featuring Paul Rodgers on lead vocals, Bad Company formed in 1973. The band's self titled debut album was released the following year and included the title track as well as "Movin' On" and "Can't Get Enough". The album launched a career for the supergroup that would span over four decades of sold out concerts and top selling records.

From Quiz Good, Better, Best

Answer: Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

Long regarded as one of the seminal releases in pop music history, "Sgt. Pepper" was originally conceived as a concept album but all that remains of the original concept are the opening two songs ("Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" and "With a Little Help from My Friends") and the reprise of the opening track towards the end of the album. The remainder of the album is just a collection of very fine and highly advanced, in production terms, songs. One such song was "Getting Better" a Lennon and McCartney penned number. In 1988, a number of mainstream and indie bands, such as Sonic Youth, Wet Wet Wet and The Fall, recorded a compilation album called "Sgt. Pepper Knew My Father" that celebrated the 21st anniversary of the original album's release and raised money for a children's charity. The Wedding Present, at the time without a big hit to their name, would go on subsequent to "Getting Better" to have numerous top 40 hits in the UK.

From Quiz Some Really "Bad" Music

Answer: Bowling for Soup

Bowling for Soup is an American punk and alternative rock group first formed in Texas in 1994. They have had hits such as '1985' and 'High School Never Ends'. 'Girl All the Bad Guys Want' was the first single released from their 2002 album 'Drunk Enough to Dance'.

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Answer: Grand Funk Railroad

Grand Funk Railroad was an American rock band that formed in 1969. They were known for their hits such as "We're an American Band" and "Some Kind of Wonderful." "Bad Time" was released in 1975 and reached number four on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song featured a catchy chorus and upbeat instrumentation, despite the lyrics describing a relationship that is falling apart.

From Quiz "Great" Songs

Answer: The Virgin Mary

"Cigarettes, ice cream and figurines of the Virgin Mary" is part of the chorus of the "Great Deceiver". Mary is mentioned six times in the song. "The Great Deceiver" is a name commonly used by Satan, and the reference to " a cloven foot" would seem to infer the song is about the Devil. The song was written by Robert Fripp (the band's guitarist/keyboardist), John Wetton (bassist/vocalist) and Richard Palmer-James (guitarist for Supetramp). It was part of the multi-album "Great Deceiver" set released in 1992, although the music was recorded in 1973 and 1974.

From Quiz Great Songs With The Goods

Answer: Good Lovin'

Twelve years later, the Grateful Dead included a cover of "Good Lovin'" on their album, "Shakedown Street" in 1978.

From Quiz Simply the Best

Answer: The Cars

One of several hits on their debut album, the Cars' "My Best Friend's Girl" was also featured on the soundtrack for the 1979 film "Over the Edge".

From Quiz Good!

Answer: Fine Young Cannibals

Fine Young Cannibals had been sitting on this song for a while, as it had appeared in the 1987 movie "Tin Men". That movie was set in 1963, but the style of the song fit well with the movie's 1960s backdrop. "She Drives Me Crazy" was the first of their two Number One hits off their album, "The Raw and the Cooked". But the band would break up before releasing another album. It's a 'good thing' to go out on top.

From Quiz Good Times Bad Times

Answer: Good Day Sunshine

Written by Paul McCartney, the song's uplifting lyrics and beat were influenced by the Lovin' Spoonful's "Daydream". "Good Day Sunshine" has been a popular choice for sporting events and television commercials, and has also been used on space shuttle missions. The 1966 album "Revolver", which also included "Eleanor Rigby" and "Yellow Submarine", has been included in countless "best of" lists in the music and entertainment field and remains a staple in record stores.

From Quiz This is a Really "Bad" Music Quiz

Answer: Donna Summer

Donna Summer was known as the "Queen of Disco". Her hit song "Bad Girls" was a chart-topping success in 1979. The song was inspired by an incident where Donna and her producer were pulled over by a police officer due to their appearance. The incident led to a conversation about the stereotypes and prejudices which inspired Donna to write the song. "Bad Girls" became one of Donna's signature songs.

From Quiz "Great" Songs

Answer: Nine Inch Nails

Nine Inch Nails was formed by Trent Reznor in 1988. The band has sold over 20 million records and won two Grammy Awards. It is widely regarded as one of the most influential bands of the modern rock era. "The Great Destroyer" is track 13 on the 2007 album "Year Zero." The album condemns US government policies by displaying a dystopian vision of the year 2022. Fortunately, Trent Reznor is a better musician than prophet. The song seems to be an assassin or terrorist speaking of their potential for mass destruction. Apparently it refers to an "Angry Sniper" who is part of the universe Reznor created for the "Year Zero" album. The album was released in April 2017. It was highly successful, reaching #2 on the Billboard Hot 200 album chart, and top 10 status in many other countries, including Canada, the UK and Scandinavia.

From Quiz Great Songs With The Goods

Answer: Good Luck Charm

Penned by the veteran songwriting duo Aaron Schroeder and Wally Gold, this song, backed by the Jordanaires, soared to number one on Billboard's Hot 100 in 1962.

From Quiz Simply the Best

Answer: The Emotions

Fueled by the disco craze, "Best of My Love" won the Grammy Award in 1977 for the best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group for The Emotions, a female R&B group founded by the Hutchinson sisters out of Chicago.

From Quiz Good Times Bad Times

Answer: Rising

Written by John Fogerty, "Bad Moon Rising" was CCR's second gold single and reached numbers one and two on the UK and US charts respectively. The song has been covered by a number of artists, including Jerry Lee Lewis, and has been featured in several movies and television shows.

From Quiz This is a Really "Bad" Music Quiz

Answer: Bon Jovi

Bon Jovi formed in 1983 in New Jersey. They found commercial success with the albums "Slippery When Wet" in 1986 and "New Jersey" in 1988. These albums produced such songs as "Livin' on a Prayer", "You Give Love a Bad Name", "I'll Be There for You" and "Bad Medicine".

From Quiz Great Songs With The Goods

Answer: Good Morning Starshine

Oliver performed this hit song. "Good Morning Starshine" appeared in the second act of "Hair". Twelve years later, noted actress Beverly D'Angelo played the part of Sheila in the film version of "Hair".

From Quiz Simply the Best

Answer: Gladys Knight and the Pips

Written by Jim Weatherly and originally performed by country artist Ray Price, Gladys Knight and the Pips took this song to near the top of the R&B charts.

From Quiz Good Times Bad Times

Answer: The Cars

"Good Times Roll" was the third single from the band's self titled album. It reached number forty-one on Billboard's Top 100 in 1979 and became a favorite for prom and dance themes as well as a popular choice at wedding receptions. The band broke up in 1988 but a 2010 reunion of surviving members led to a new album the following year.

From Quiz Good, Better, Best

Answer: Damon Albarn

"Feel Good Inc." reached number two in the UK charts and charted strongly in many countries around the world. Albarn was well used to significant chart success as Blur achieved a dozen top ten hits in the UK charts, with two singles reaching number one. He formed Gorillaz with his flatmate, Jamie Hewlett, the artist behind the "Tank Girl" comic books. Launched as a virtual band with Albarn's role being entirely unseen and performances being fronted by Hewlett's comic creations, they achieved a UK number one album with "Demon Days", from which "Feel Good Inc." was the lead single.

From Quiz Some Really "Bad" Music

Answer: Slippery When Wet

'You Give Love a Bad Name' was released in 1986 off Bon Jovi's third studio album 'Slippery When Wet'. The song essentially chronicles a man's heartbreak as he realises that the woman he loves is playing him. According to some sources, Jon Bon Jovi wrote this song with his ex-girlfriend, Diane Lane, in mind

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