Music Trivia Quiz # 213
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Number 1's of the 90s - Which song featuring a rapper contained these lyrics:
"As I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I take a look at my life and realize there's nuthin' left."?
"As I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I take a look at my life and realize there's nuthin' left."?
The correct answer is 'Gangsta's Paradise'
Gangsta's Paradise stayed at number one for two weeks. It was sung by Coolio and also featured LV.
Music Question 2
Who's Next - Which song from the album were these lines taken out of: "Play the tape machine; Make the toast and tea..."?
The correct answer is 'Goin' Mobile'
This may be the most un-recognized song from the album, but it's still a pretty good song.
Music Question 3
Thee Billy Childish - Billy left the naval dockyard after six months to study painting at St. Martins School of Art; why did he not finish the course?
The correct answer is 'He was expelled'
Billy didn't like the tutor's idea of unimaginative art and they didn't like his "toilet wall humour". He was expelled from the course and spent the next few years on the dole performing poetry and writing songs.
Music Question 4
Best Rock Albums of the 90s - The Offspring - "Smash" (1994)
From which song are the following lyrics: "Well I guess I should speak up for myself / But I really think it's better this way"?
From which song are the following lyrics: "Well I guess I should speak up for myself / But I really think it's better this way"?
The correct answer is 'Self-Esteem'
"Self-Esteem" is surely the strongest Offspring single, far better than novelty hits "Pretty Fly" and "Want You Bad". Amazingly unlike future singles, the Orange County punk rockers could only scrape the UK Top 40 with this catchy tune.
Music Question 5
The Who Lyrics I - "He stands like a statue, becomes part of the machine."
The correct answer is 'Pinball Wizard'
This song was written to influence Nik Cohn, an influential rock journalist who just happened to love pinball.
Music Question 6
Queen Lyrics - This song is from the album "The Game" as well as "Queen's Greatest Hits". "Rest your weary head and let your heart decide"
The correct answer is 'Play The Game'
This line is from the first verse of "Play The Game". It is the second line. Released 2nd Novemeber 1981. It reached number one and went eleven times platinum. It spent 800+ weeks in the Uk charts.
Music Question 7
One Hit Wonders Who Went to No.1 Pt.2 - What one hit wonder went to No.1 with 'Knock On Wood' in 1979?
The correct answer is 'Amii Stewart'
Stewart appreared in the films 'King Kong'(1976), 'Return of The Pink Panther'(1975) and 'The Greatest'(1977).
Music Question 8
Carmina Burana - Is the subject matter of "Carmina Burana" religious?
The correct answer is 'No'
The subject matter is anything but religious. It deals with mortality and fate (in the Introduction); nature (part I); drinking (Part II - in the tavern); and tender, explicit, and highly sensual love (Part III). No wonder these monks were defrocked!
Music Question 9
The Fabulous Bacon Brothers - Who wrote the title track for the album "Can't Complain"?
The correct answer is 'Kevin Bacon'
He actually wrote 9 of the 13 tracks, as well as combining his talents with Michael on the track "Grace." The other tracks were all written by Michael.
Music Question 10
Craig David Lyrics - Finish this lyric from the song, 'Hidden Agenda', 'So girlfriend when he's playing around, you'd do well to....'
The correct answer is 'remember'
'Hidden Agenda' is the second song that Craig released from his second album, 'Slicker Than Your Average'.