December Quiz

Larry and Mindy’s Quiz - December 2024

A Medley of Musical Questions

This month we are asking you a bunch of different types of questions - not in one specific format or theme. We hope you enjoy this potpourri of trivia.

Good luck!

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1. What English rockstar wrote the soundtrack for Tarzan (1999)?

a.   Elton John

b.   Alan Menken

c.   Phil Collins

d.   Randy Newman

2. Who were the first to sing the lyrics, "Left a good job in the city / Workin' for the man every night and day?"

a.   Credence Clearwater Revival

b.   Ike & Tina Turner

c.   Conway Twitty

d.   Gary Lewis & The Playboys

3. What is the best-selling album of all time?

a.   The Eagles' "Their Greatest Hits (1971–1975)"

b.   Michael Jackson's "Thriller"

c.   Pink Floyd's "The Dark Side of the Moon"

d.   Fleetwood Mac's "Rumours"

4. Who is often referred to as the "Queen of Rock?"

a.   Janis Joplin

b.   Patti Smith

c.   Tina Turner

d.   Madonna

5. Who is often referred to as the "Queen of Pop?"

a.   Madonna

b.   Lady Gaga

c.   Britney Spears

d.   Rihanna

6. What year was the (original) Woodstock music festival held?

a.   1968

b.   1969

c.   1970

d.   1974

7. What year did Elvis Presley die?

a.   1969

b.   1973

c.   1977

d.   1979

8. What famous guitarist is known for playing with his teeth?

a.   Mike Oldfield

b.   Eric Clapton

c.   Jimmy Page

d.   Jimi Hendrix

9. What year did The Beatles break up?

a.   1968

b.   1970

c.   1971

d.   1973

10. Which rock band is known for the 1975 hit "One of These Nights"?

a.   The Moody Blues

b.   The Eagles

c.   Bee Gees

d.   Dr. Hook

11. Which Beach Boy actually surfed?

a.   Brian Wilson

b.   Dennis Wilson

c.   Carl Wilson

d.   NONE of them surfed!

12. Which two songs did Dolly Parton write on the same night in 1972?

a.   "Jolene" and "I Will Always Love You"

b.   "9 to 5" and "Islands in the Stream"

c.   "Jolene" and "Islands in the Stream"

d.   "I Will Always Love You" and "9 to 5"

13. Who played the guitar solo on Michael Jackson's "Beat It"?

a.   Carlos Santana

b.   Eddie Van Halen

c.   Slash

d.   Jennifer Batten

14. Which band's signature song is "Light My Fire"? (They wrote it, too.)

a.   The Four Tops

b.   Steppenwolf

c.   The Doors

d.   José Feliciano

15. "In the Air Tonight" is one of the signature songs of which artist/band?

a.   Air Supply

b.   The Hollies

c.   The Association

d.   Phil Collins

16. Who sings these lyrics: "They let you dream just to watch 'em shatter / You're just a step on the boss man's ladder"?

a.   Bruce Springsteen ("Working on the Highway")

b.   Huey Lewis & The News ("Workin' for a Livin')

c.   Donna Summer ("She Works Hard for the Money")

d.   Dolly Parton ("9 to 5")

17. Which band sang these lyrics: "I've fallen in love / I've fallen in love for the first time / This time I know it's for real"?

a.   Queen ("I Want to Break Free")

b.   The Beatles ("I Saw Her Standing There")

c.   The Supremes ("Where Did Our Love Go")

d.   The Association ("Never My Love")

18. Cat Stevens released his first album in 1967 - what was it called?

a.   New Masters

b.   Matthew and Son

c.   Tea for the Tillerman

d.   Cat Stevens