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Quiz about Musical Odd Couples
Quiz about Musical Odd Couples

Musical Odd Couples Trivia Quiz

Occasionally two solo artists from different musical genres record a duet together. This quiz is about these musical pairings.

A multiple-choice quiz by workisboring. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
workisboring
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
380,631
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
11 / 15
Plays
447
Last 3 plays: zorba_scank (13/15), Guest 151 (0/15), Stephc71 (13/15).
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Question 1 of 15
1. One of the original American R&B divas, Aretha Franklin, recorded the 1987 duet "I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)" with which British solo pop artist? Hint


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Question 2 of 15
2. In 1977, crooner Bing Crosby recorded a duet of the Christmas song "Peace on Earth/Little Drummer Boy" with which glam rocker? Hint


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Question 3 of 15
3. In 2010, Canadian pop artist Justin Bieber recorded the hit duet "Baby" with which American rap artist? Hint


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Question 4 of 15
4. In 2000, singer Huey Lewis recorded a remake of Smokey Robinson's 1979 song "Cruisin'" with which actress? Hint


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Question 5 of 15
5. In 1991, R&B singer Natalie Cole recorded a version of the song "Unforgettable" with which deceased crooner? Hint


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Question 6 of 15
6. A percussionist and lead singer of the R&B band Earth, Wind & Fire recorded a duet with the drummer and lead singer of the rock band Genesis in 1985. What was the name of the duet? Hint


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Question 7 of 15
7. In 1983, Scottish singer Sheena Easton and American country singer Kenny Rogers recorded a duet version of which Bob Seger 1978 hit?

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Question 8 of 15
8. Canadian pop singer Celine Dion recorded the 1998 duet "I'm Your Angel" with which American R&B singer?
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Question 9 of 15
9. American country singer Willie Nelson sang the 1984 duet "To All the Girls I've Loved Before" with male Latin music star? Hint


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Question 10 of 15
10. In 1986, R&B singer Patti LaBelle recorded the 1986 duet "On My Own" with which classic rock singer? Hint


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Question 11 of 15
11. British singer Dido sang in a 2000 duet called "Stan" with which American rap star? Hint


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Question 12 of 15
12. Pop singer Linda Ronstadt and R&B singer Aaron Neville recorded three duets together for Ronstadt 1989 album "Cry Like a Rainstorm, Howl Like the Wind". Which of the following songs was NOT a duet on this album?
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Question 13 of 15
13. In 1988, Scottish singer Annie Lennox and American R&B singer Al Green recorded a duet version of which Jackie DeShannon 1969 hit? Hint


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Question 14 of 15
14. Pop singer Olivia Newton-John recorded the 1978 duets "You're The One That I Want" and "Summer Nights" with which actor?
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Question 15 of 15
15. In 1982, British megastar singer Paul McCartney recorded duets with which two American R&B megastar singers? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. One of the original American R&B divas, Aretha Franklin, recorded the 1987 duet "I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)" with which British solo pop artist?

Answer: George Michael

 Aretha Franklin and George Michael released the duet "I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)" in 1987. The duet hit the top ten in twelve countries. The duet won a Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals in 1988.
2. In 1977, crooner Bing Crosby recorded a duet of the Christmas song "Peace on Earth/Little Drummer Boy" with which glam rocker?

Answer: David Bowie

 David Bowie and Bing Crosby recorded the Christmas song "Peace on Earth/Little Drummer Boy" for Crosby's 1977 Bing Crosby's "Merrie Olde Christmas" television special. David Bowie released the duet as a single during the Christmas season in 1982.
3. In 2010, Canadian pop artist Justin Bieber recorded the hit duet "Baby" with which American rap artist?

Answer: Ludacris

 Justin Bieber and Ludacris recorded the duet "Baby" for Bieber's 2010 "My World 2.0" album. The duet hit the top ten in fourteen different countries. The song's music video was frequently viewed on YouTube.
4. In 2000, singer Huey Lewis recorded a remake of Smokey Robinson's 1979 song "Cruisin'" with which actress?

Answer: Gwyneth Paltrow

 Gwyneth Paltrow and Huey Lewis recorded the duet "Cruisin'" for the 2000 soundtrack to the film "Duets". The duet hit number one in both Australia and New Zealand. In the movie, Huey Lewis' character Ricky Dean was the long-lost father of Gwyneth Paltrow's Liv Dean character.
5. In 1991, R&B singer Natalie Cole recorded a version of the song "Unforgettable" with which deceased crooner?

Answer: Nat King Cole

 In 1991, Natalie Cole recorded an album of songs performed by her deceased father Nat King Cole. One of these songs was a remixed duet version of Nat King Cole's 1951 song "Unforgettable". The song won two Grammy Awards in 1992.
6. A percussionist and lead singer of the R&B band Earth, Wind & Fire recorded a duet with the drummer and lead singer of the rock band Genesis in 1985. What was the name of the duet?

Answer: Easy Lover

 The 1985 duet "Easy Lover" by Philip Bailey from the band Earth, Wind & Fire and Phil Collins from the band Genesis. The duet hit the top ten in ten different countries. The duet won an MTV Video Music Award for Best Overall Performance in a Video in 1985. The duet was nominated for Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals in 1986.
7. In 1983, Scottish singer Sheena Easton and American country singer Kenny Rogers recorded a duet version of which Bob Seger 1978 hit?

Answer: We've Got Tonight

 In 1983, Sheena Easton and Kenny Rogers recorded a duet version of Bob Seger's 1978 song "We've Got Tonight". This duet appeared on Rogers' "We've Got Tonight" album and Easton's "Best Kept Secret" album. The song was a top ten hit in the United States, Canada and Norway.
8. Canadian pop singer Celine Dion recorded the 1998 duet "I'm Your Angel" with which American R&B singer?

Answer: R. Kelly

 Celine Dion and R. Kelly recorded the duet "I'm Your Angel" for both Celine Dion's 1998 "These Are Special Times" album and R. Kelly's 1998 "R." album. The song hit the top ten in seven different countries.
9. American country singer Willie Nelson sang the 1984 duet "To All the Girls I've Loved Before" with male Latin music star?

Answer: Julio Iglesias

 The duet "To All the Girls I've Loved Before" was recorded in 1984 by Julio Iglesias and Willie Nelson. The song hit the top ten in nine different countries. This song has been recorded by Albert Hammond, Merle Haggard,
Engelbert Humperdinck and Alanis Morissette.
10. In 1986, R&B singer Patti LaBelle recorded the 1986 duet "On My Own" with which classic rock singer?

Answer: Michael McDonald

 Patti LaBelle and Michael McDonald recorded the duet "On My Own" for LaBelle's 1986 album "Winner in You". The song hit the top five in five different countries.
11. British singer Dido sang in a 2000 duet called "Stan" with which American rap star?

Answer: Eminem

 Eminem and Dido recorded the rap duet "Stan" in 2000. Dido sang parts of her 2000 song "Thank You" around Eminem's rap lyrics. Eminem and Dido performed the duet on the October 7, 2000 episode of "Saturday Night Live". Eminem and Elton John performed the duet at the 2001 Grammy Awards.

Both Eminem's "Stan" and Dido's "Thank You" were released in December of 2000. Eminem's "Stan" hit the top ten in seventeen countries while Dido's "Thank You" hit the top ten in seven countries.
12. Pop singer Linda Ronstadt and R&B singer Aaron Neville recorded three duets together for Ronstadt 1989 album "Cry Like a Rainstorm, Howl Like the Wind". Which of the following songs was NOT a duet on this album?

Answer: Somewhere Out There

 Linda Ronstadt and James Ingram recorded the duet "Somewhere Out There" for the 1986 movie "An American Tail". The song hit number two on the United States Billboard Hot 100 in early 1987.

Linda Ronstadt and Aaron Neville recorded the duets "Don't Know Much", "All My Life", "When Something Is Wrong with My Baby" for Ronstadt's album "Cry Like a Rainstorm, Howl Like the Wind". The duets "Don't Know Much" and "All My Life" hit number one on the United States Billboard Adult Contemporary chart.
13. In 1988, Scottish singer Annie Lennox and American R&B singer Al Green recorded a duet version of which Jackie DeShannon 1969 hit?

Answer: Put a Little Love in Your Heart

 Annie Lennox and Al Green recorded a duet version of Jackie DeShannon's 1969 hit "Put a Little Love in Your Heart". The Annie Lennox and Al Green duet version of this song was recorded for the 1988 film "Scrooged". The Dave Clark Five, the Isley Brothers and Dolly Parton all recorded versions of this song.
14. Pop singer Olivia Newton-John recorded the 1978 duets "You're The One That I Want" and "Summer Nights" with which actor?

Answer: John Travolta

 Actor John Travolta and singer Olivia Newton-John starred together in the 1978 film "Grease". Together they recorded the duets "You're The One That I Want" and "Summer Nights". Both duets hit the top ten on the United States Billboard Hot 100 in 1978.
15. In 1982, British megastar singer Paul McCartney recorded duets with which two American R&B megastar singers?

Answer: Michael Jackson and Stevie Wonder

 In 1982, Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder recorded the duet "Ebony and Ivory". The duet hit number one in eight countries.

In 1982, Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson recorded the duet "The Girl Is Mine". The duet was a top ten hit in four different countries.
Source: Author workisboring

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