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I was surprised that some of these songs were cover versions. I give you the song name, the year of the cover version and the cover artist. Who sings the original?

A matching quiz by kino76. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
kino76
Time
4 mins
Type
Match Quiz
Quiz #
382,813
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
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Avg Score
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QuestionsChoices
1. Personal Jesus - 2002 - Johnny Cash  
  David Bowie
2. The Green Manalishi (With the Two Prong Crown) - 1978 - Judas Priest  
  Betty Hutton
3. The Man Who Sold the World - 1993 - Nirvana  
  Al Green
4. It's Oh So Quiet - 1995 - Björk  
  Fleetwood Mac
5. Take Me To The River - 1978 - Talking Heads  
  Depeche Mode
6. Woodstock - 1970 - Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young  
  Bruce Springsteen
7. Me and Bobby McGee - 1971 - Janis Joplin  
  Joni Mitchell
8. With a Little Help From My Friends - 1969 - Joe Cocker  
  The Beatles
9. Jolene - 2000 - The White Stripes  
  Dolly Parton
10. Blinded By The Light - 1976 - Manfred Mann's Earth Band  
  Kris Kristofferson





Select each answer

1. Personal Jesus - 2002 - Johnny Cash
2. The Green Manalishi (With the Two Prong Crown) - 1978 - Judas Priest
3. The Man Who Sold the World - 1993 - Nirvana
4. It's Oh So Quiet - 1995 - Björk
5. Take Me To The River - 1978 - Talking Heads
6. Woodstock - 1970 - Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
7. Me and Bobby McGee - 1971 - Janis Joplin
8. With a Little Help From My Friends - 1969 - Joe Cocker
9. Jolene - 2000 - The White Stripes
10. Blinded By The Light - 1976 - Manfred Mann's Earth Band

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Personal Jesus - 2002 - Johnny Cash

Answer: Depeche Mode

"Personal Jesus" was originally released as a single in 1989 by Depeche Mode from their album "Violator". The single reached position thirteen on the "UK Singles" chart.

Johnny Cash recorded "Personal Jesus" in 2002 on his album "American IV: The Man Comes Around".
2. The Green Manalishi (With the Two Prong Crown) - 1978 - Judas Priest

Answer: Fleetwood Mac

"The Green Manalishi (With the Two Prong Crown)" was released as a single by Fleetwood Mac in 1970. It reached position ten on the UK charts.

Judas Priest recorded the cover on their album "Hell Bent for Leather"(1979).
3. The Man Who Sold the World - 1993 - Nirvana

Answer: David Bowie

Bowie recorded "The Man Who Sold the World" in 1970 on the album "The Man Who Sold the World".

Nirvana first covered the song in the 1993 recording of "MTV Unplugged" and was released on the "MTV Unplugged in New York" album in 1994. Nirvana's cover reached position six on the US "Alternative Songs (Billboard)" chart.
4. It's Oh So Quiet - 1995 - Björk

Answer: Betty Hutton

Betty Hutton recorded "Its Oh So Quiet" in 1951. It in itself was a cover of a German song "Und jetzt ist es still" recorded by Horst Winter in 1948. Hutton's version was the first English version of this song.

Björk covered "It's Oh So Quiet" for her album "Post" in 1995. It reached position four on the UK Singles chart.
5. Take Me To The River - 1978 - Talking Heads

Answer: Al Green

"Take Me To The River" was recorded by Al Green for his 1974 album "Al Green Explores Your Mind". The song reached position 117 on Rolling Stone's "500 Greatest Songs of All Time".

The song was covered by Foghat and Bryan Ferry, but Talking Heads took it to number twenty-six on the US "Billboard Hot 100" chart in 1979. They recorded the song for their 1978 album "More Songs About Buildings and Food".
6. Woodstock - 1970 - Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young

Answer: Joni Mitchell

Joni Mitchell recorded "Woodstock" on her album "Ladies of the Canyon" in 1970. "Woodstock" was released on the B side of her very popular single "Big Yellow Taxi".

Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young released their cover version at approximately the same time as Mitchell released her original on their album "Déjà Vu". This version reached position eleven on the "Billoard Hot 100" chart.
7. Me and Bobby McGee - 1971 - Janis Joplin

Answer: Kris Kristofferson

"Me and Bobby McGee" was written by Kris Kristofferson. Interestingly enough, it was not first recorded by him, but by Roger Miller in 1969. It was only recorded by Kristofferson in 1970 for his album "Kristofferson".

Janis Joplin recorded the song a few days before her death. It was released on her album "Pearl" in 1971 after her death. Her version reached number one on the US "Billboard Hot 100" chart.
8. With a Little Help From My Friends - 1969 - Joe Cocker

Answer: The Beatles

"With a Little Help from My Friends" was released by The Beatles on their album "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" in 1967. The song has been ranked in 311th place on Rolling Stone's "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" list.

Joe Cocker covered the song on his album "With a Little Help from My Friends" in 1968. The song has been voted as one of the best covers of all time on BBC polls and UpVenue's lists. Cocker's version as also been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.
9. Jolene - 2000 - The White Stripes

Answer: Dolly Parton

"Jolene" was the first single released on Dolly Parton's album "Jolene" released in 1973. The song reached position 217 on Rolling Stone's "500 Greatest Songs of All Time". The song reached number one on the Canada "Country Singles" chart and US "Billboard Country Songs" chart.

The White Stripes recorded "Jolene" for their album "Under Blackpool Lights" in 2004. The single reached position sixteen on the UK Singles chart.
10. Blinded By The Light - 1976 - Manfred Mann's Earth Band

Answer: Bruce Springsteen

"Blinded by the Light" was recorded by Bruce Springsteen in 1973 on his album "Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J.".

Manfredd Mann's Earth Band reached number one on US "Cash Box Top 100", US "Billboard Hot 100" and Canada's RPM charts upon its release in 1976 on their album "The Roaring Silence".
Source: Author kino76

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