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Who Wrote That Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz about who has written various songs and musicals. Have fun.

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

Author
Tatiangel

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
233,772

Updated
Aug 04 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
336

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. The country hit "Islands in the Stream" was written by which member of The Bee Gees? Hint

Barry Gibb

Maurice Gibb

Robin Gibb

Andy Gibb

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Question 2 of 10

2. The reggae hit "Red Red Wine" was originally written and sung by which male solo artist? Hint

Neil Diamond

Tom Waits

Barry Manilow

Shaun Cassidy

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Question 3 of 10

3. The title song on the Meatloaf album "Bat Out of Hell", (same name) was written by whom? Hint

Meatloaf

Ellen Foley

Todd Rungren

Jim Steinman

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Question 4 of 10

4. The song "Blue Suede Shoes" was written by whom? Hint

Carl Perkins

Hoyt Axton

Elvis Presley

Mae Axton

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who wrote the song "The Rainbow Connection" that was heard in "The Muppet Movie"? Hint

Jim Henson

All of them

Paul Williams

Kenny Ascher

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who wrote the lyrics for the rock opera "Jesus Christ Superstar"?

Answer: (Two Words or surname)

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which Beatle wrote "Here Comes the Sun"? Hint

George

Paul

John

Ringo

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Question 8 of 10

8. Band Aid. Something to cover a wound, but also a conglomeration of British musicians trying to help starving folks in Africa. Who wrote the song "Do They Know It's Christmas"? Hint

Bob Geldof

David Bowie

Phil Collins

Paul McCartney

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who wrote the godawful song "MacArthur Park"? Hint

Richard Harris

A Vogon

Donna Summer

Jimmy L. Webb

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Question 10 of 10

10. Finally, the most sung song in the world, "Happy Birthday". What is the name of the person who wrote it? Hint

Mildred Hill

Faith Hill

Hank Hill

Cherry Hill

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The country hit "Islands in the Stream" was written by which member of The Bee Gees?

Answer: Barry Gibb

Andy Gibb was never a member of The Bee Gees. He had a solo career, until his drug problems took his life in the mid 80s. The song "Islands in the Stream" was a hit for Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton. Barry has produced for other stars, including Barbra Streisand.

2. The reggae hit "Red Red Wine" was originally written and sung by which male solo artist?

Answer: Neil Diamond

Diamond also wrote The Monkees' 1967 hit "I'm a Believer."

3. The title song on the Meatloaf album "Bat Out of Hell", (same name) was written by whom?

Answer: Jim Steinman

Jim Steinman, born November first 1948.

4. The song "Blue Suede Shoes" was written by whom?

Answer: Carl Perkins

This song has been done by many artists, including Elvis Presley and The Beatles.

5. Who wrote the song "The Rainbow Connection" that was heard in "The Muppet Movie"?

Answer: All of them

This song was a collaboration between the three, the idea being Henson's. The lyrics and music were written by Ascher and Williams.

6. Who wrote the lyrics for the rock opera "Jesus Christ Superstar"?

Answer: Tim Rice

Some of the original cast includes Ian Gillan of Deep Purple as Christ, Murray Head as Judas, and Yvonne Elliman as Mary Magdalene.

7. Which Beatle wrote "Here Comes the Sun"?

Answer: George

George Harrison was born in Liverpool, England on February 25, 1943. He wrote "Here Comes the Sun" while sick in bed.

8. Band Aid. Something to cover a wound, but also a conglomeration of British musicians trying to help starving folks in Africa. Who wrote the song "Do They Know It's Christmas"?

Answer: Bob Geldof

Geldof also organized Live Aid. He was given honorary knighthood in 1986, and nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize in 2005.

9. Who wrote the godawful song "MacArthur Park"?

Answer: Jimmy L. Webb

Whilst tempted to say a vogon, even the vogon poet laureate, it was actually written by Jimmy L. Webb. It was sung by both Richard Harris and Donna Summer.

10. Finally, the most sung song in the world, "Happy Birthday". What is the name of the person who wrote it?

Answer: Mildred Hill

The song was under copyright into the 21st century, but that has been disputed, and the publisher has returned some of the licensing fees they'd collected. It is now in public domain.

Source: Author Tatiangel

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