The Only Way is Up: Directional Lyrics Quiz

Answer: Baby

Yazz and the Plastic Population made the song famous when they released it in 1988. It was, however, written several years prior by George Jackson and Johnny Henderson, and originally released in 1980 by Soul artist Otis Clay.

Answer: Downtown

Written by Tony Hatch and first performed by Petula Clark in 1964, "Downtown" hit number one in the US and number two in the UK.

Answer: All around

Reg Presely wrote "Love is All Around" for his band, The Troggs, who first released it in 1967. While the Wet Wet Wet version was by far the most successful release (charting at number one in the UK for 15 weeks), the band R.E.M. also recorded a version.

Answer: West

The lyrics of "Go West" are thought to reflect the sentiment at the time that people who want to be accepted in the gay community should head to San Francisco. It's also thought to have been inspired by the Horace Greeley quote, "Go West, young man", relating to the colonization of the American West.

Answer: The south

Despite its seemingly upbeat title, "It Never Rains in Southern California" actually goes on to say "It never rains in California, but girl don't they warn ya. It pours, man it pours." Hammond wrote this song about a would-be songwriter who travels to Hollywood to try and make it big but finds it all too difficult.

Answer: Over Under Sideways Down

"Over Under Sideways Down" reflected the mood of the 1960s, where personal freedom and generally having a good time (often with the assistance of various substances) were glorified.

Answer: Down

The Pearl Jam version of "Down" is from the "Lost Dogs" album released in 1993. The Blink-182 song was released ten years later in 2003. The latter has more of an upbeat feel, being about a boy trying to convince a girl to stay around while it rains "down, down, down". The Pearl Jam version is about someone who's not feeling very good about themselves.

Answer: Turn Right

From the 2009 album, "Lines, Vines and Trying Times", this song was inspired by racecar drivers turning left and the idea that going the other way might make life more interesting.

Answer: Up where we belong

"Up Where We Belong" was recorded for the soundtrack of the film "An Officer and a Gentleman" in 1982. It is played during the climactic scene where the hero (Zack) arrives at his girl's factory and carries her dramatically away.

Answer: Yes

Like many traditional songs, the "Hokey Pokey" origins are uncertain. Some suggest it was derived from "hocus pocus"; others suggest it was written by miners to pass the time; and still others say it's of old dance-hall origins (and there are many other theories!). Whatever the origin, the song comes with a catchy tune and fun movements, and is enjoyed around the world.