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Quiz about Roxette Lyrics

Quiz about Roxette Lyrics

Roxette Lyrics Trivia Quiz

Marie Fredriksson and Per Gessle are Roxette, the duo that dominated the pop world in the the late 80s and early 90s, and are still around today.

A multiple-choice quiz by Zargo. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
Zargo

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
172,242

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
8 / 15

Plays
648

This quiz has 2 formats: you can play it as a or as shown below.
Scroll down to the bottom for the answer key.

1. Ok, very easy one: According to Roxette's first worldwide hit single, what has "she" got? Hint

The Look

The Book

The Hook

The Cook

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2. Fill in the blank: 'The Big Love- is taking the ___' Hint

Meal

Wheel

Heat

Cake

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3. Which of the following songs lyrics doesn't include the title of the album it originally featured in? Hint

You Can't Put Your Arms Around What's Already Gone

Crash Boom Bang

Dressed for Success

How Do You Do?

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4. "Hello, you fool. I ___
___"

Answer: (Two Words)

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5. The song featuring the lyrics "Do that hocus pocus to me" is featured in what film? Hint

Runaway Bride

Super Mario Brothers

Pretty Woman

Spun

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6. What does Per Gessle say during 'Dangerous' as the song is fading out? Hint

Due to the exceptional weakness of this song, play loud

Due to the extreme sexiness of Marie, play long

Due to the exceptional coolness of this song, play heaps

Due to the extreme nature of this song, play at own risk

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7. Speaking of spoken lyrics, which of the following lines is NOT a spoken part of a song? Hint

I'll be your hearts salvation

Don't hide your eyes

She doesn't live here- bye bye

I'm really sorry I made you cry

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8. Which of the following songs contains the lyrics "You're floating light like air- leaving the ground" Hint

Run to You

Queen of Rain

Fingertips

Neverending Love

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9. "The night is so ____ and so young" Hint

Romantic

Lovely

Pretty

Dark

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10. For which of the following songs did Marie write both the lyrics and the music? Hint

Watercolours in the Rain

Go to Sleep

Waiting for the Rain

I Don't Want to Get Hurt

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11. What do the songs 'I Call Your Name,' 'Cinnamon Street,' and 'I Love the Sound of Crashing Guitars' have in common? Hint

references to the moon

references to the stars

references to the sun

references to the radio

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12. You can hear the word 'Roxette' said during 'Joyride,' but which of the following songs also has it mentioned, this time at the beginning of the song? Hint

Knockin' on Every Door

Jefferson

Dance Away

Paint

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13. Complete this song title: 'Wish I could ___' Hint

Die

Sing

Cry

Fly

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14. Which of the following songs features the lyrics: "What am I gonna do when I get a little excited, a little in pain?" Hint

Real Sugar

Surrender

(Do You Get) Excited

Centre of the Heart

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15. Which of the following songs features the lyrics: "When I met you, when I met you, I didn't know what to do?" Hint

Little Miss Sorrow

A Thing About You

Breathe

Opportunity Nox

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Ok, very easy one: According to Roxette's first worldwide hit single, what has "she" got?

Answer: The Look

'The Look,' the opening track on the 'Look Sharp'(1988) album.

2. Fill in the blank: 'The Big Love- is taking the ___'

Answer: Wheel

'The Big L,' the third single from the 'Joyride'(1991) album.

3. Which of the following songs lyrics doesn't include the title of the album it originally featured in?

Answer: How Do You Do?

'How Do You Do' is the first single from 'Tourism' (1992). 'You Can't Put Your Arms Around Whats Already Gone' is the third track on 'Have a Nice Day' (1999), 'Dressed for Success' is a single of 'Look Sharp,' and 'Crash Boom Bang' is the second single off the album of the same name. (1994)

4. "Hello, you fool. I ___ ___"

Answer: love you

The massive first single off 'Joyride.'

5. The song featuring the lyrics "Do that hocus pocus to me" is featured in what film?

Answer: Super Mario Brothers

'Almost Unreal' featured in the 1993 flop starring Bob Hoskins, John Leguizamo and Dennis Hopper. The song still managed to be a hit in the UK .

6. What does Per Gessle say during 'Dangerous' as the song is fading out?

Answer: Due to the exceptional weakness of this song, play loud

This is in reference to the fact that Per originally sent it to Don Johnson for an album he was recording. Don sent it back.

7. Speaking of spoken lyrics, which of the following lines is NOT a spoken part of a song?

Answer: She doesn't live here- bye bye

It's sung at the end of 'She Doesn't Live Here Anymore.'
"Don't hide your eyes" is from 'Vulnerable,' "I'm really sorry I made you cry" is from 'I'm Sorry,' and "I'll be your hearts salvation" is from 'Crazy about you.'

8. Which of the following songs contains the lyrics "You're floating light like air- leaving the ground"

Answer: Fingertips

Third single off 'Tourism.'

9. "The night is so ____ and so young"

Answer: Pretty

From 'Sleeping in my Car,' first single off 'Crash Boom Bang.'

10. For which of the following songs did Marie write both the lyrics and the music?

Answer: Waiting for the Rain

Fourth track on 'Have a Nice Day.'
'Go to Sleep' and 'Watercolours in the Rain' have Per's lyrics to Marie's music, and 'I Don't Want to Get Hurt' is written completly by Per.

11. What do the songs 'I Call Your Name,' 'Cinnamon Street,' and 'I Love the Sound of Crashing Guitars' have in common?

Answer: references to the stars

In 'I Call Your Name' it's: "Lie awake under the stars," in Cinnamon Street it's "I promised her heaven at once, and later all the stars," and in 'I Love the Sound of Crashing Guitars' it's "I love the touch of watching the stars."

12. You can hear the word 'Roxette' said during 'Joyride,' but which of the following songs also has it mentioned, this time at the beginning of the song?

Answer: Dance Away

I don't remember it being said in any other songs, but I could be wrong.

13. Complete this song title: 'Wish I could ___'

Answer: Fly

First single off 'Have a Nice Day.'

14. Which of the following songs features the lyrics: "What am I gonna do when I get a little excited, a little in pain?"

Answer: Centre of the Heart

First single off the album 'Room Service' (2001).

15. Which of the following songs features the lyrics: "When I met you, when I met you, I didn't know what to do?"

Answer: Opportunity Nox

First and only single off 2003 compliation 'The Pop Hits.' Thanks for playing!

Source: Author Zargo

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