MUSIC QUIZ 75

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MUSIC QUIZ 75

Postby magpie in the 80's » Mon May 19, 2008 7:35 pm

1 Which three songs that won Eurovision in the 1980s were also number one hits in the UK?
MAKING YOUR MIND UP, WHAT'S ANOTHER YEAR AND A LITTLE PEACE
2 Which number one hit contains the lyric “Clad in plastic, it’s fantastic”?
BARBIE GIRL
3 What was the only UK number one single for the Sweet?
BLOCKBUSTER
4 In 1972, mother and son Hilda and Rob Woodward performed together on which chart topper?
MOULDY OLD DOUGH BY LIEUTENANT PIGEON
5 Which chart topper contains the lyric,” If you’re all alone when the pretty birds have flown”?
TAKE A CHANCE ON ME
6 Which three songs topped the UK charts for Manfred Mann?
MIGHTY QUINN, PRETTY FLAMINGO AND DO WAH DIDDY DIDDY
7 What was the first UK chart topper for the Rolling Stones?
IT'S ALL OVER NOW
8 Under what name has Orville Burrell recorded several number one hits?
SHAGGY
9 Which two songs topped the UK charts for the Beach Boys?
GOOD VIBRATIONS AND ?
10 Which pair of number ones mentions the character of Major Tom in the lyrics?
SPACE ODDITY AND ASHES TO ASHES
11 “Ridicule is nothing to be scared of”- Which number one hit?
PRINCE CHARMING
12 In 1998 who became the oldest female soloist to top the UK charts?
CHER
13 “Tongue tied, I’m short of breath” Opening line of which number one?
TOO SHY BY KAJAGOOGOO
14 What was Elton John’s first chart topping single as a solo artist?
SACRIFICE
15 What is the name of the woman waiting in Amarillo in the song Is This the Way to Amarillo?
MARIE
16 Which chart topper for Mud was originally a hit for Buddy Holly?
OH BOY
17 Which two songs hit the top of the charts for Wizzard?
SEE MY BABY JIVE AND ANGEL FINGERS
18 Which was the first Irish act to record ten number one hits in the UK?
WESTLIFE
19 In January 2002, which two singers had posthumous hits at the top of the UK charts?
AALIYAH AND GEORGE HARRISON
20 What is the nationality of the chart topping band Rednex?
SWEDISH
21 Which four female singers collaborated on the 2001 version of Lady Marmalade?
CHRISTINA AGUILERA, LIL KIM, PINK AND ?
22 Which chart topper opens with the line” You’ve done it all, you’ve broken every code”?
COME UP AND SEE ME
23 Which song topped the charts for the Bluebells after being featured in a TV advert for Volkswagen?
YOUNG AT HEART
24 What is the alternative title for the song Its in His Kiss?
THE SHOOP SHOOP SONG
25 “Twice on the pipe if the answer is no” A line from which 70s song?
KNOCK THREE TIMES
26 In 2006, which Abba chart topper was voted Best Break Up Song of all Time?
THE WINNER TAKES IT ALL
27 The video for which number one hit saw look-alikes of Reagan and Brezhnev embroiled in a violent tussle?
TWO TRIBES
28 Who with a 118 inch waist topped the UK charts in 1993?
MR. BLOBBY
29 Which musical spawned the chart topping song I Know Him so Well?
CHESS
30 Which song topped the charts in 1990 for the England World Cup Squad?
WORLD IN MOTION
31 Which one hit wonders topped the charts in 1996 with Spaceman?
BABYLON ZOO
32 What was the last UK number one hit for Wham?
EDGE OF HEAVEN
33 The chart topping song Show Me Heaven featured in which Tom Cruise film?
DAYS OF THUNDER
34 Which 1986 number one hit featured in a Tom Cruise movie?
TAKE MY BREATH AWAY FROM THE TOP GUN FILM
35 Which song topped the UK charts for 15 weeks in 1994?
LOVE IS ALL AROUND
36 Bohemian Rhapsody contains the title of a number one hit in the lyrics which by a strange coincidence replaced Bohemian Rhapsody at the top of the charts. Which song was it?
MAMMA MIA
37 Who topped the charts in 1993 wearing an eye patch?
GABRIELLE
38 Which singer had three solo number ones in the UK with cover versions of songs previously performed by Paul Anka, Cliff Richard and Tab Hunter?
DONNY OSMOND
39 In 1969 what became the first cartoon group to top the UK charts?
THE ARCHIES
40 In 2002 name the five acts that topped the UK singles charts that had previously appeared on TV reality pop music shows
WILL YOUNG, GIRLS ALOUD, GARETH GATES, LIBERTY X AND DARIUS DANESH
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Re: MUSIC QUIZ 75

Postby Footy Chick » Mon May 19, 2008 7:47 pm

2 Barbie Girl

3 Ballroom Blitz


12 In 1998 who became the oldest female soloist to top the UK charts?

14 What was Elton John’s first chart topping single as a solo artist?

21 Which four female singers collaborated on the 2001 version of Lady Marmalade?

24 The shoop shoop song

26 The winner takes it all
27 Russians or Land of Confusion

29 Jesus Christ superstar
30 Man in Motion - de ja vu

34 Danger Zone??

35 Tubthumping
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Re: MUSIC QUIZ 75

Postby JAS » Mon May 19, 2008 7:50 pm

Q2 ooooh FC was too quick haha
Q5 Take A Chance On Me...Abba
Q6 One of them ought to be Mighty Quinn
Q10 Space Oddity by David Bowie
Q11 Prince Charming...Adam and the Ants
Q15 Marie :?
Q22 Come Up and See Me...Steve Harley and Cockney Rebel
Q28 Is it Pavarotti with Nessum Dorma after it became a soccer theme.
Q29 Chess
Q30 Possibly...see Q28 answer :?
Q37 Sade

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Re: MUSIC QUIZ 75

Postby brod » Mon May 19, 2008 7:53 pm

21 All Saints
31 Babylon Zoo
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Re: MUSIC QUIZ 75

Postby FattyLumpkin » Mon May 19, 2008 8:47 pm

17. One would have to be "See my baby jive"
With your hands on your head, or the trigger of your gun
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Re: MUSIC QUIZ 75

Postby spell_check » Mon May 19, 2008 9:21 pm

2) Barbie Girl - Aqua
3) Possibly Love is like oxygen
10) Ashes to Ashes and Space Oddity
24) The Shoop Shoop Song
27) Two Tribes - Frankie Goes to Hollywood
35) Love is all around - Wet Wet Wet
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Re: MUSIC QUIZ 75

Postby spell_check » Mon May 19, 2008 9:22 pm

JAS wrote:Q6 One of them ought to be Mighty Quinn
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Blinded by the light would be another
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Re: MUSIC QUIZ 75

Postby Turkeywizz » Mon May 19, 2008 9:27 pm

FattyLumpkin wrote:17. One would have to be "See my baby jive"

And the other is Angel Fingers
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Re: MUSIC QUIZ 75

Postby Turkeywizz » Mon May 19, 2008 9:28 pm

25 Knock 3 times Dawn....did I just answer this??
36 Mamma Mia
39 Archies
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Re: MUSIC QUIZ 75

Postby JAS » Mon May 19, 2008 9:28 pm

Turkeywizz wrote:
FattyLumpkin wrote:17. One would have to be "See my baby jive"

And the other is Angel Fingers


oooh missed this one haha

Might be...I wish It Could Be Christmas Every Day

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Re: MUSIC QUIZ 75

Postby Footy Chick » Mon May 19, 2008 10:10 pm

How did I miss all the ABBA ones :shock: Geez :oops:
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Re: MUSIC QUIZ 75

Postby gadj1976 » Mon May 19, 2008 11:01 pm

1 Agadoo, Making your mind up, Waterloo
12 Tammy Wynette
15 Sweet Marie who waits for me (ie, Marie!)
18 Foster & Allen
19 Elvis Presley.....not sure of the second
24 Shoop Shoop Song
25 Knock Three Times
26 The Winner takes it all
27 Frankie Goes to Hollywood - Two Tribes go to war
28 Divine
31 Babylon Zoo
37 Dr & The Medics
39 The Archies
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Re: MUSIC QUIZ 75

Postby Peterxtc » Tue May 20, 2008 12:19 am

9. Good vibrations/Surfin USA
14. The 'diana' candle in the wind?
16. Tiger Feet
18. U2
30. World in Motion
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Re: MUSIC QUIZ 75

Postby magpie in the 80's » Tue May 20, 2008 9:31 am

Falcon Chick wrote:2 Barbie Girl......CORRECT

3 Ballroom Blitz


12 In 1998 who became the oldest female soloist to top the UK charts?

14 What was Elton John’s first chart topping single as a solo artist?

21 Which four female singers collaborated on the 2001 version of Lady Marmalade?

24 The shoop shoop song...........CORRECT

26 The winner takes it all.........CORRECT

27 Russians or Land of Confusion

29 Jesus Christ superstar

30 Man in Motion - de ja vu.........CORRECT

34 Danger Zone??

35 Tubthumping

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Re: MUSIC QUIZ 75

Postby magpie in the 80's » Tue May 20, 2008 9:33 am

JAS wrote:Q2 ooooh FC was too quick haha
Q5 Take A Chance On Me...Abba
Q6 One of them ought to be Mighty Quinn
Q10 Space Oddity by David Bowie
Q11 Prince Charming...Adam and the Ants
Q15 Marie :?
Q22 Come Up and See Me...Steve Harley and Cockney Rebel
Q28 Is it Pavarotti with Nessum Dorma after it became a soccer theme....INCORRECT
Q29 Chess
Q30 Possibly...see Q28 answer :? ...........INCORRECT
Q37 Sade........INCORRECT

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ALL OTHERS CORRECT JAS
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Re: MUSIC QUIZ 75

Postby magpie in the 80's » Tue May 20, 2008 9:34 am

brod wrote:21 All Saints......INCORRECT
31 Babylon Zoo.............CORRECT
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Re: MUSIC QUIZ 75

Postby magpie in the 80's » Tue May 20, 2008 9:39 am

FattyLumpkin wrote:17. One would have to be "See my baby jive"

CORRECT FL
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Re: MUSIC QUIZ 75

Postby magpie in the 80's » Tue May 20, 2008 9:41 am

spell_check wrote:2) Barbie Girl - Aqua
3) Possibly Love is like oxygen......INCORRECT
10) Ashes to Ashes and Space Oddity
24) The Shoop Shoop Song
27) Two Tribes - Frankie Goes to Hollywood
35) Love is all around - Wet Wet Wet

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Re: MUSIC QUIZ 75

Postby magpie in the 80's » Tue May 20, 2008 9:41 am

spell_check wrote:
JAS wrote:Q6 One of them ought to be Mighty Quinn
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Blinded by the light would be another

INCORRECT SPELLY
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Re: MUSIC QUIZ 75

Postby magpie in the 80's » Tue May 20, 2008 9:42 am

Turkeywizz wrote:
FattyLumpkin wrote:17. One would have to be "See my baby jive"

And the other is Angel Fingers

CORRECT TW
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