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Musical Curiosities Trivia Quiz

A hodgepodge of musical quizzical trivia! A wide ranging series of questions from the world of music.

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

Author
Ideaography

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
409,357

Updated
Jun 10 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
225

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Question 1 of 10

1. What was the name of the "Soul Train" dancer who appeared in the videos for Rick James's "Superfreak" and Michael Jackson's "Beat It"? Hint

Cheryl Song

Evette "Legs" Moss

Sheila Lewis

Robi Reed

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Question 2 of 10

2. The 1984 Musical comedy "Rhinestone", starring Sylvester Stallone and Dolly Parton, was about a country music singer (Parton) working at a urban cowboy club who bets she can turn any guy (Stallone) into a country singer in just two weeks. What is the name of the original song he sings in the film? Hint

Drinkenstein

Frankenstein

Whoopenstein

Wildenstein

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Question 3 of 10

3. In 1992 "Lovejoy" star Ian McShane recorded a cover version of which song by The Police? Hint

Every Breath You Take

Don't Stand So Close To Me

Roxanne

Driven To Tears

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Question 4 of 10

4. In 1982 The Weather Girls topped the US charts with "It's Raining Men", but before they were The Weather Girls they were known as Two Tons 'o' Fun. Can you tell me with which funk singer they were affiliated with? Hint

Bootsy Collins

Rick James

George Clinton

Sylvester

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Question 5 of 10

5. In 1986 Kate Bush released the single "Experiment IV". It would get to number 23 on the UK singles chart, but which comedy pairing starred in the video? Hint

Stephen Fry & Hugh Laurie

Dawn French & Hugh Laurie

Jennifer Saunders & Hugh Laurie

Rick Mayall & Hugh Laurie

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which historical figure is NOT mentioned in Billy Joel's 1989 hit "We Didn't Start the Fire"? Hint

Chairman Mao

Johnny Ray

Marilyn Monroe

Joe DiMaggio

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which 'King' sang "She Wears my Ring"? Hint

Perry Como

Elvis Presley

Val Doonican

Andy Williams

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which classical piece is Billy Joel's 1983 song "This Night" based on?
(I hope you have an ear for music on this one.) Hint

"Pathetique Sonata" (Beethoven)

"Symphony Fantastique" (Berlioz)

"Symphony No.5 in F Major" (Dvorak)

"Piano Sonata No.20 in A Major" (Schubert)

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Question 9 of 10

9. Can you name the theme music to the long running BBC Radio 4 show "The Shipping Forecast"? Hint

"Eye Level" (Simon Park and his Orchestra)

"Largo from Symphony No.9" (Dvorak)

"Cantilena" (Karl Jenkins)

"Sailing By" (Roger Binge)

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Question 10 of 10

10. What was the real name of the "Ivory Queen of Soul", 80s singer Teena Marie who had a number one hit with "Ooh La La La"? Hint

Christine Mary Brockert

Mary Elizabeth Brockert

Catherine Mary Brockert

Mary Christine Brockert

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was the name of the "Soul Train" dancer who appeared in the videos for Rick James's "Superfreak" and Michael Jackson's "Beat It"?

Answer: Cheryl Song

Cheryl was one of the longest serving dancers on "Soul Train" starting from
1976 to 1990; apparently she even had a part to play in developing Michael Jackson's Moonwalk!

Answer: Drinkenstein

Probably not a film Stallone would like to remember, as it was up for numerous Razzie nominations and won two for Worst Actor (Stallone) and Worst Original Song.

3. In 1992 "Lovejoy" star Ian McShane recorded a cover version of which song by The Police?

Answer: Every Breath You Take

Coming from his 1992 covers album "From Both Sides Now", it features songs from as wide ranging as Roxy Music, Herb Alpert and the title track from Joni Mitchell.

Answer: Sylvester

Martha Wash and Izora Armstead Formed Two Tons 'o' Fun in 1976, and in 1978 along with Sylvester, they scored a number 36 on the US Billboard Hot 100 with "You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)".

5. In 1986 Kate Bush released the single "Experiment IV". It would get to number 23 on the UK singles chart, but which comedy pairing starred in the video?

Answer: Dawn French & Hugh Laurie

The video starts off in some kind of laboratory with French and Laurie as doctors, it then proceeds to said "experiment" happening with Kate appearing as a monster rampaging her way through the institution leaving bodies in her wake.

6. Which historical figure is NOT mentioned in Billy Joel's 1989 hit "We Didn't Start the Fire"?

Answer: Chairman Mao

This song reached number one and also earned him a Grammy nomination.

7. Which 'King' sang "She Wears my Ring"?

Answer: Elvis Presley

Yes a bit of a giveaway there; this song was penned by American song writing couple Felice and Boudleaux Bryant who also wrote some of the Everly Brothers' major hits like "Cathy's Clown" and "Wake Up Little Susie".

8. Which classical piece is Billy Joel's 1983 song "This Night" based on? (I hope you have an ear for music on this one.)

Answer: "Pathetique Sonata" (Beethoven)

I hope you got the clue there (ear, Beethoven). Although not necessarily a hit for Joel, only reaching number 78 on the UK charts and appearing on the B side for "Leave a Tender Moment Alone", it isn't a bad song by any means.

9. Can you name the theme music to the long running BBC Radio 4 show "The Shipping Forecast"?

Answer: "Sailing By" (Roger Binge)

"The Shipping Forecast" on BBC Radio 4 has been going for a lot of years; some people actually listen to this program for its relaxing qualities.

10. What was the real name of the "Ivory Queen of Soul", 80s singer Teena Marie who had a number one hit with "Ooh La La La"?

Answer: Mary Christine Brockert

She reached number one on the Billboard R&B chart with this in 1988, but only reached number 85 on the Hot 100.

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