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Addicted to Robert Palmer Trivia Quiz

This quiz is about the career of fashionable singer Robert Palmer.

A multiple-choice quiz by workisboring. Estimated time: 4 mins.

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workisboring

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Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. Between 1969 and 1974, Robert Palmer was a member of a few different English bands. Which of the following bands did not include Robert Palmer? Hint

Dada

The Alan Bown Set

Vinegar Joe

The Faces

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Question 2 of 10

2. How many studio albums did Robert Palmer record with the English progressive rock group Emerson, Lake and Palmer? Hint

none

eight

nine

five

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Question 3 of 10

3. In 1978, Robert Palmer released the album "Double Fun". Which single from the album "Double Fun" became Robert Palmer's first top twenty single on the United States Billboard Hot 100? Hint

Where Can It Go?

Best of Both Worlds

Every Kinda People

You Really Got Me

4. In 1979, Robert Palmer released the album "Secrets". Which single from the album "Secrets" hit number fourteen on the United States Billboard Hot 100 and became one of Robert Palmer's signature songs? Hint

Can We Still Be Friends

Under Suspicion

Jealous

Bad Case of Loving You (Doctor, Doctor)

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Question 5 of 10

5. In 1982, Robert Palmer released a song written by Jeff Fortgang. Palmer's version of the song hit number sixteen in the United Kingdom. The song was a hit for the Persuaders in 1973, for Rod Stewart in 1984 and for Louise Mandrell in 1985. What was the name of this song? Hint

Infatuation

Runaway Heart

Thin Line Between Love and Hate

Some Guys Have All the Luck

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Question 6 of 10

6. In 1984, Robert Palmer joined a supergroup with Tony Thompson, Andy Taylor and John Taylor. The group released a self titled album in 1985 which included the singles "Some Like It Hot" and "Get It On (Bang a Gong)". What was the name of this supergroup? Hint

T-Rex

The Power Station

Arcadia

The Firm

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Question 7 of 10

7. Robert Palmer released the album "Riptide" in November of 1985. Two singles from this album had famous music videos which were directed by Terence Donovan. What were the names of these singles with well known music videos? Hint

"I Didn't Mean to Turn You On" and "Hyperactive"

"Addicted to Love" and "I Didn't Mean to Turn You On"

"Hyperactive" and "Addicted to Love"

"Sweet Lies" and "Riptide"

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Question 8 of 10

8. Robert Palmer released the album "Heavy Nova" in 1988. The first released single from this album hit number two on the United States Billboard Hot 100. Terence Donovan directed another music video with supermodels for this single. What was the name of this single? Hint

Tell Me I'm Not Dreaming

Early in the Morning

Simply Irresistible

It Could Happen to You

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Question 9 of 10

9. In 1990, Robert Palmer and UB40 recorded a cover of which Bob Dylan song? Hint

Knockin' on Heaven's Door

I'll Be Your Baby Tonight

All Along the Watchtower

Blowin' in the Wind

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Question 10 of 10

10. In 1991, Robert Palmer released a medley cover of which two songs recorded by Marvin Gaye? Hint

"Got to Give It Up" and "Sexual Healing"

"Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)" and "What's Going On"

"Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)" and "I Want You"

"Let's Get It On" and "I Want You"

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Between 1969 and 1974, Robert Palmer was a member of a few different English bands. Which of the following bands did not include Robert Palmer?

Answer: The Faces

The Faces were an English rock band formed in 1969. The group included Ian McLagan, Ronnie Lane, Kenney Jones, Ronnie Wood and Rod Stewart. Robert Palmer was not a member of the Faces.

Robert Palmer was a member of the Alan Bown Set in 1969 and 1970. Palmer then joined a group named Dada in 1970 which would evolve into a group named Vinegar Joe in 1972. Palmer left Vinegar Joe in 1974.

2. How many studio albums did Robert Palmer record with the English progressive rock group Emerson, Lake and Palmer?

Answer: none

The English progressive rock group Emerson, Lake and Palmer recorded nine studio albums between 1970 and 1994. The members of the group included Keith Emerson, Greg Lake and Carl Palmer. Robert Palmer was never in the group Emerson, Lake and Palmer.

3. In 1978, Robert Palmer released the album "Double Fun". Which single from the album "Double Fun" became Robert Palmer's first top twenty single on the United States Billboard Hot 100?

Answer: Every Kinda People

Robert Palmer's 1978 single "Every Kinda People" hit number sixteen on the United States Billboard Hot 100. The song hit the top twenty in France and Canada.

Answer: Bad Case of Loving You (Doctor, Doctor)

Robert Palmer's 1979 signature song "Bad Case of Loving You (Doctor, Doctor)" hit number fourteen on the United States Billboard Hot 100. The song hit the top fifteen in France, Canada and the United States. The song was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance Grammy Award in 1980.

Answer: Some Guys Have All the Luck

Robert Palmer recorded a version of "Some Guys Have All the Luck" for his 1982 "Maybe It's Live" album. Palmer's version of the song hit the top twenty in France and the United Kingdom.

Answer: The Power Station

The Power Station released a self titled album in 1985. Soon after the first album was released, Robert Palmer left the group to continue his solo career. The Power Station reunited to record a second album, named "Living In Fear", in 1996.

Answer: "Addicted to Love" and "I Didn't Mean to Turn You On"

Terence Donovan directed the music video for Robert Palmer's 1986 smash hit "Addicted to Love". The song itself hit number one on the United States Billboard Hot 100. Terence Donovan also directed the music video for Robert Palmer's 1986 hit "I Didn't Mean to Turn You On". The song itself hit number two on the United States Billboard Hot 100.

The music videos included a slick dressed Robert Palmer singing in front of a band containing pale skinned, robot-like female models. Both videos were in heavy rotation on the American television network MTV.

Answer: Simply Irresistible

The 1988 song "Simply Irresistible" was the first single released from Robert Palmer's "Heavy Nova" album. Terence Donovan returned to direct the music video for this song. Karen Aubrey McElfresh, Kim Jones and Cheryl Day were the supermodels who served as the "band" in the song's music video.

9. In 1990, Robert Palmer and UB40 recorded a cover of which Bob Dylan song?

Answer: I'll Be Your Baby Tonight

The 1967 song "I'll Be Your Baby Tonight" was recorded by Bob Dylan for his album "John Wesley Harding". The song was recorded by Robert Palmer and UB40 in 1990. The song has been recorded by Emmylou Harris, the Hollies, Linda Ronstadt, Anne Murray and Norah Jones.

10. In 1991, Robert Palmer released a medley cover of which two songs recorded by Marvin Gaye?

Answer: "Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)" and "I Want You"

In 1991, Robert Palmer recorded a medley of Marvin Gaye's 1971 song "Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)" and 1976 song "I Want You". Robert Palmer's medley hit the top ten in the United Kingdom, Canada, France and Ireland.

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