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Question 15
In a Shawn Colvin song, who comes home “with a list of names”?
SunnySunny
51%SusanSusan
15%ShannonShannon
17%SylviaSylvia
17%Shawn Colvin’s 1997 single “Sunny Came Home” peaked at No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 and remains her only top 10 hit.
Source: BillboardSunnySunny
51%SusanSusan
15%ShannonShannon
17%SylviaSylvia
17%Question 14
For Timbuk 3, the future was so bright, they had to wear what?
A maskA mask
3%GlitterGlitter
2%ShadesShades
94%A helmetA helmet
1%Timbuk 3’s debut single “The Future’s So Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades” became a top 20 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1986.
Source: Classic PopA maskA mask
3%GlitterGlitter
2%ShadesShades
94%A helmetA helmet
1%Question 13
Dead or Alive sang, “You spin me right ‘round” like what?
A carouselA carousel
49%A recordA record
40%A lazy SusanA lazy Susan
3%A turnstileA turnstile
7%Dead or Alive’s 1984 hit “You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)” was a No. 1 hit in the U.K. and Canada, and peaked at No. 11 in the U.S.
Source: Nexus.RadioA carouselA carousel
49%A recordA record
40%A lazy SusanA lazy Susan
3%A turnstileA turnstile
7%Question 12
According to the Tommy Tutone song, what was Jenny’s phone number?
606-1280606-1280
5%867-5309867-5309
74%1-800-JENNY1-800-JENNY
16%905-3061905-3061
5%Tommy Tutone’s 1982 hit “867-5309” (aka “Jenny”) peaked at No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song forced multiple people to change their phone numbers from the titular digits to avoid prank calls.
Source: Song Facts606-1280606-1280
5%867-5309867-5309
74%1-800-JENNY1-800-JENNY
16%905-3061905-3061
5%Question 11
Who did the Knack ask, “When you gonna give me some time?”
SharonaSharona
75%VeronicaVeronica
6%ValerieValerie
10%AngieAngie
8%The Knack’s single “My Sharona” was the biggest hit of 1979 and held the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 for a staggering six weeks.
Source: StereogumSharonaSharona
75%VeronicaVeronica
6%ValerieValerie
10%AngieAngie
8%Question 10
According to Mott the Hoople, who “carries the news”?
The mailmanThe mailman
25%All the young dudesAll the young dudes
62%A group of old menA group of old men
6%Messenger pigeonsMessenger pigeons
7%Mott the Hoople’s 1972 single “All the Young Dudes” was written and produced by David Bowie. It was the group’s only top 40 hit.
Source: Song FactsThe mailmanThe mailman
25%All the young dudesAll the young dudes
62%A group of old menA group of old men
6%Messenger pigeonsMessenger pigeons
7%Question 9
Mungo Jerry sang that in the summertime you’ve got what on your mind?
WomenWomen
72%SwimmingSwimming
3%VacationVacation
3%SurfingSurfing
21%Mungo Jerry’s 1970 hit “In the Summertime” was a No. 1 single in 15 different countries, and a top three hit in the U.S.
Source: LouderWomenWomen
72%SwimmingSwimming
3%VacationVacation
3%SurfingSurfing
21%Question 8
The band Mountain sang about a “queen” from which state?
ConnecticutConnecticut
3%MaineMaine
6%MississippiMississippi
66%GeorgiaGeorgia
26%Mountain’s 1970 single “Mississippi Queen” was the band’s only hit before their breakup just two years later.
Source: LouderConnecticutConnecticut
3%MaineMaine
6%MississippiMississippi
66%GeorgiaGeorgia
26%Question 7
What follows, “You are my candy girl,” in the Archies’ “Sugar, Sugar”?
And you know just what to doAnd you know just what to do
6%And you got me wanting youAnd you got me wanting you
84%And that’s why I’m leaving youAnd that’s why I’m leaving you
0%And I’m your candy boy tooAnd I’m your candy boy too
10%The Archies was a fictional band made up of characters from the “Archie” comics, but it became a real-life hit. The song “Sugar, Sugar” reached No. 1 in 1969.
Source: NPRAnd you know just what to doAnd you know just what to do
6%And you got me wanting youAnd you got me wanting you
84%And that’s why I’m leaving youAnd that’s why I’m leaving you
0%And I’m your candy boy tooAnd I’m your candy boy too
10%Question 6
In “Take On Me,” a-ha sang, “I’ll be gone” in how much time?
In a day or twoIn a day or two
18%In a thousand yearsIn a thousand years
11%TomorrowTomorrow
16%Before too longBefore too long
55%“Take On Me” hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1985, and its iconic music video won eight MTV Video Music Awards.
Source: Mental FlossIn a day or twoIn a day or two
18%In a thousand yearsIn a thousand years
11%TomorrowTomorrow
16%Before too longBefore too long
55%Question 5
Dexys Midnight Runners pleaded, “Come on” who?
ColleenColleen
10%NadineNadine
24%EileenEileen
55%DoreenDoreen
12%Dexys Midnight Runners’ 1982 hit “Come On Eileen” went to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, and remains the group’s only top 10 Hot 100 hit.
Source: BillboardColleenColleen
10%NadineNadine
24%EileenEileen
55%DoreenDoreen
12%Question 4
According to the Buggles, what killed the radio star?
MicrowavesMicrowaves
10%VideoVideo
67%AssassinsAssassins
2%Fast carsFast cars
21%The Buggles’ 1979 single “Video Killed the Radio Star” reached No. 1 in 16 different countries, helped in part by the heavy airplay it received on MTV.
Source: Song FactsMicrowavesMicrowaves
10%VideoVideo
67%AssassinsAssassins
2%Fast carsFast cars
21%Question 3
Complete this Bobby McFerrin lyric: “Don’t worry, be _____.”
CalmCalm
0%NormalNormal
0%AngryAngry
0%HappyHappy
99%Bobby McFerrin’s 1988 chart-topping hit “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” holds the distinction of being the first No. 1 single on the Billboard Hot 100 without instrumentation.
Source: StereogumCalmCalm
0%NormalNormal
0%AngryAngry
0%HappyHappy
99%Question 2
In 1962, the Contours sang, “I can mash-potato / And I can do” what dance?
The Hokey PokeyThe Hokey Pokey
16%The hustleThe hustle
7%The robotThe robot
1%The twistThe twist
77%The Contours’ 1962 hit “Do You Love Me” was written by Berry Gordy, the legendary founder of Motown Records.
Source: Song FactsThe Hokey PokeyThe Hokey Pokey
16%The hustleThe hustle
7%The robotThe robot
1%The twistThe twist
77%Question 1
Complete this Harry Chapin lyric: “And the cat’s in the cradle and _____.”
So am ISo am I
8%That is greatThat is great
2%He’s having a blastHe’s having a blast
5%The silver spoonThe silver spoon
86%Harry Chapin’s 1974 single “Cat’s in the Cradle” was the artist’s only No. 1 hit.
Source: American SongwriterSo am ISo am I
8%That is greatThat is great
2%He’s having a blastHe’s having a blast
5%The silver spoonThe silver spoon
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