Music Trivia Quiz #257 Answers

1. Was that Rod Stewart or Bonnie Tyler singing that song about Bette Davis? No, it was this American singer.: Kim Carnes
2. Her destiny was to become one of the most popular and versatile singers of the 2000s, and she was born in Houston on September 4, 1981. Who is she?: Beyonce Knowles
3. The Police released their fourth album in 1981 - what was it?: "Ghost in the Machine"
4. The summer medley hit by the Dutch session group called Stars On 45 featured the music of this group.: Beatles
5. Daryl Hall & John Oates had two Number One hits in 1981. One was "Kiss On My List" - what was the other? "Private Eyes"
6. Likewise, Blondie had two Number One hits in 1981. One was "The Tide is High" - what was the other?: "Rapture"
7. What was the name of George Harrison's tribute to John Lennon, which included contributions from Paul and Ringo as well?: "All Those Years Ago":
8. Scottish singer Sheena Easton sang the theme to what James Bond movie in 1981?: "For Your Eyes Only"
9. Which Rolling Stones album, released in 1981, was actually full of unreleased songs from the 70s?: "Tattoo You"
10. This country singer crossed over with a cover of "Angel in the Morning" and also sang about the "Queen of Hearts.": Juice Newton
11. What 1981 song, with its very striking percussion sound, was Phil Collins' first solo hit?: "In The Air Tonight"
12. We mourned around the clock on February 9, 1981, when this rock pioneer died of a heart attack.: Bill Haley
13. Kool and the Gang had their only Number One hit in 1981 - what was it?: "Celebration"
14. This Olivia Newton-John song, ostensibly about exercise, was Number One for the entire month of December 1981.: "Physical"
15. He was born on January 31, 1981, and he'd later rise to fame as the most visible of the members of *NSYNC. Who was he?: Justin Timberlake
16. REO Speedwagon had four Top 40 hits from this album in 1981.: "Hi Infidelity"
17. May 11, 1981, was a sad day for music fans around the world, but especially for those in Jamaica. Why?: Bob Marley died

Bonus: This musical based on poems by T.S. Eliot was first performed in London in 1981.:Cats




		Bongos Becky's Island Music Trivia Quiz #257 - 1/25/06 1981 - 25 Years Ago Answers 1. Was that Rod Stewart or Bonnie Tyler singing that song about Bette Davis? No, it was this American singer.: Kim Carnes 2. Her destiny was to become one of the most popular and versatile singers of the 2000s, and she was born in Houston on September 4, 1981. Who is she?: Beyonce Knowles 3. The Police released their fourth album in 1981 - what was it?: "Ghost in the Machine" 4. The summer medley hit by the Dutch session group called Stars On 45 featured the music of this group.: Beatles 5. Daryl Hall & John Oates had two Number One hits in 1981. One was "Kiss On My List" - what was the other? "Private Eyes" 6. Likewise, Blondie had two Number One hits in 1981. One was "The Tide is High" - what was the other?: "Rapture" 7. What was the name of George Harrison's tribute to John Lennon, which included contributions from Paul and Ringo as well?: "All Those Years Ago": 8. Scottish singer Sheena Easton sang the theme to what James Bond movie in 1981?: "For Your Eyes Only" 9. Which Rolling Stones album, released in 1981, was actually full of unreleased songs from the 70s?: "Tattoo You" 10. This country singer crossed over with a cover of "Angel in the Morning" and also sang about the "Queen of Hearts.": Juice Newton 11. What 1981 song, with its very striking percussion sound, was Phil Collins' first solo hit?: "In The Air Tonight" 12. We mourned around the clock on February 9, 1981, when this rock pioneer died of a heart attack.: Bill Haley 13. Kool and the Gang had their only Number One hit in 1981 - what was it?: "Celebration" 14. This Olivia Newton-John song, ostensibly about exercise, was Number One for the entire month of December 1981.: "Physical" 15. He was born on January 31, 1981, and he'd later rise to fame as the most visible of the members of NSYNC. Who was he?: Justin Timberlake 16. REO Speedwagon had four Top 40 hits from this album in 1981.: "Hi Infidelity" 17. May 11, 1981, was a sad day for music fans around the world, but especially for those in Jamaica. Why?:* Bob Marley died Bonus: This musical based on poems by T.S. Eliot was first performed in London in 1981.:Cats Back to Quiz #257 Back to the Music Trivia Homepage Back to Music Back Home