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Sunshiny Songs Trivia Quiz

Sunshine brings life to everyone and everything on our planet, so it's not surprising that so many songs have been written on the subject. The following are ten such songs. Good luck.

A multiple-choice quiz by Alba66. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Alba66

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
335,883

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Question 1 of 10

1. 'Sunshine On My Shoulders' was released as a single in December 1973 by? Hint

Stevie Wonder

Johnny Cash

John Denver

Bee Gees

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Question 2 of 10

2. 'Walking On Sunshine' was a hit for Katrina and The Waves in what decade? Hint

1990s

1980s

1970s

2000s

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Question 3 of 10

3. 'Sunshine and Summertime' was a 2006 hit for which well known American singer? Hint

Mariah Carey

Beyonce

Faith Hill

Rihanna

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Question 4 of 10

4. Sheryl Crows first single from the album "C'mon C'mon" was "Soak Up the Sun", released in what year? Hint

2000

2002

2001

2003

5. 'House Of The Rising Sun', a US folk song, tells of 'a life of misery' in New Orleans. Its authorship is unknown, and it was recorded many times, but do you know which English rock group made it famous in 1964? Hint

Manfred Mann

The Animals

The Zombies

The Kinks

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Question 6 of 10

6. 'Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me' was the brainchild of which famous artist? Hint

Paul McCartney

Elton John

Rod Stewart

John Lennon

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Question 7 of 10

7. 'Cold Day In The Sun' was released in 2006 by? Hint

The Killers

Red Hot Chili Peppers

Foo Fighters

Arctic Monkeys

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Question 8 of 10

8. 'Brighter Than Sunshine' is a song from the 2003 album 'Still Life', recorded by which group? Hint

Simple Plan

Evanescence

Aqualung

White Stripes

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Question 9 of 10

9. "Island In The Sun" was released in 2001 by which American band? Hint

Weezer

NSYNC

Backstreet Boys

Jonas Brothers

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Question 10 of 10

10. 'Behind The Sun' is from which group's 1987 album 'The Uplift Mofo Party Plan'?
Hint

Red Hot Chili Peppers

Cameo

Huey Lewis & The News

Kool & The Gang

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. 'Sunshine On My Shoulders' was released as a single in December 1973 by?

Answer: John Denver

'Sunshine On My Shoulders' was a single recorded in 1973 by John Denver. The same year, the song went to Number One on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the U.S.

2. 'Walking On Sunshine' was a hit for Katrina and The Waves in what decade?

Answer: 1980s

'Walking on Sunshine' was written by Kimberley Rew for 'Katrina and the Waves' in 1983. It was released the first time on July 6, 1983 and again on June 17, 1985.

3. 'Sunshine and Summertime' was a 2006 hit for which well known American singer?

Answer: Faith Hill

'Sunshine and Summertime' is Faith Hill's fourth single from her album 'Fireflies'. It reached the number 7 on the Hot Country Songs charts.
It goes:

"We've got bare foot ladies and tricked out Mercedes
People getting crazy on the boulevard
We've got classic colas and ice cold Coronas
and big pool parties in the back yard".

4. Sheryl Crows first single from the album "C'mon C'mon" was "Soak Up the Sun", released in what year?

Answer: 2002

Soak Up the Sun" was the first single from Sheryl Crow's 2002 album "C'mon C'mon".

Answer: The Animals

The song was recorded many times, including by Bob Dylan in 1961, but most people associate 'House Of The Rising Sun' with the band The Animals.

6. 'Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me' was the brainchild of which famous artist?

Answer: Elton John

'Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me' is the first single from Elton John's 1974 album "Caribou".

"I took a chance and changed your way of life
but you misread my meaning when I met you
closed the door and left me blinded by the light.
Don't let the sun go down on me
although I search myself, it's always someone else I see.
I'd just allow a fragment of your life to wander free
but losing everything is like the sun going down on me."

7. 'Cold Day In The Sun' was released in 2006 by?

Answer: Foo Fighters

'No Way Back'/'Cold Day in the Sun' is the fourth single from Foo Fighters' fifth album 'In Your Honor'. It features drummer Taylor Hawkins on lead vocals, and lead singer Dave Grohl on drums.

8. 'Brighter Than Sunshine' is a song from the 2003 album 'Still Life', recorded by which group?

Answer: Aqualung

Brighter Than Sunshine" was a song by Aqualung, on the 2003 album 'Still Life'.
The song was featured in 'A Lot Like Love', and in one episode of the American drama, "Cold Case".

9. "Island In The Sun" was released in 2001 by which American band?

Answer: Weezer

"Island in the Sun" is the second single by American alternative rock band Weezer, and is from the album 'Weezer (The Green Album)'.

10. 'Behind The Sun' is from which group's 1987 album 'The Uplift Mofo Party Plan'?

Answer: Red Hot Chili Peppers

'Behind the Sun' is a song by Red Hot Chili Peppers. It is the sixth song on their 1987 album, 'The Uplift Mofo Party Plan'. The song was released as a single in 1992 to promote the 'What Hits!?' compilation album.

Source: Author Alba66

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