Name That Bowie Song!
In this quiz you will be presented with lyrics from a David Bowie song. You will then have to select which song it is from.
- 1.
"Hot tramp, I love you so!"
- A.
Soul Love
- B.
Rebel Rebel
- C.
Young Americans
- D.
Golden Years
Correct Answer
B. Rebel RebelExplanation
The given lyrics "Hot tramp, I love you so!" are from the song "Rebel Rebel". This song was written and performed by David Bowie, a British musician known for his diverse musical styles and distinctive voice. "Rebel Rebel" was released in 1974 as a single and later included in Bowie's album "Diamond Dogs". The song's rebellious and catchy nature, along with its memorable lyrics, have made it one of Bowie's most popular and enduring hits.Rate this question:
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- 2.
"Until there was rock you only had God"
- A.
Velvet Goldmine
- B.
Hang On to Yourself
- C.
Sweet Head
- D.
Saviour Machine
Correct Answer
C. Sweet Head -
- 3.
"Oh no love you're not alone!"
- A.
Rock n Roll Suicide
- B.
This is Not America
- C.
Fame
- D.
After All
Correct Answer
A. Rock n Roll SuicideExplanation
The correct answer is "Rock n Roll Suicide." The given phrase "Oh no love you're not alone!" is a lyric from the song "Rock n Roll Suicide." This song is a track from David Bowie's album "The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars." It is a powerful and uplifting anthem that reassures the listener that they are not alone in their struggles and encourages them to keep going.Rate this question:
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- 4.
"Sqawking like a pink monkey bird"
- A.
Moonage Daydream
- B.
John, I'm Only Dancing
- C.
Aladdin Sane
- D.
Life on Mars?
Correct Answer
A. Moonage Daydream -
- 5.
"Wam bam thank-you ma'am!"
- A.
Lady Stardust
- B.
Changes
- C.
It Ain't Easy
- D.
Suffragette City
Correct Answer
D. Suffragette City -
- 6.
"It was cold, and it rained, so I felt like an actor"
- A.
Running Gun Blues
- B.
Star
- C.
Five Years
- D.
Ashes to Ashes
Correct Answer
C. Five YearsExplanation
The given lyrics are from the song "Five Years". The lyrics mention the cold weather and rain, which made the speaker feel like an actor. This suggests that the speaker is experiencing a sense of detachment or disconnection from reality, as if they are playing a role in a performance. The song explores themes of impending doom and the fleeting nature of time, which could explain the speaker's feeling of being an actor in the face of a looming catastrophe.Rate this question:
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- 7.
"And you, you would be queen"
- A.
Heroes
- B.
All the Madmen
- C.
China Girl
- D.
Blue Jean
Correct Answer
A. HeroesExplanation
The given correct answer, "Heroes," is a song from the options provided. It is not clear what the question is asking for, but based on the given information, it can be inferred that "Heroes" is the correct answer among the listed songs.Rate this question:
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- 8.
"Got laid by a young bordello, who was vaguely half asleep"
- A.
The Man Who Sold the World
- B.
Let's Dance
- C.
Width of a Circle
- D.
Starman
Correct Answer
C. Width of a CircleExplanation
The given correct answer is "Width of a Circle". This is because the phrase "Got laid by a young bordello, who was vaguely half asleep" is a line from the lyrics of the song "Width of a Circle" by David Bowie. The other options listed are titles of different songs by David Bowie, but they do not contain this specific line from the lyrics.Rate this question:
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- 9.
"And baby said..."
- A.
Magic Dance
- B.
As the World Falls Down
- C.
Supermen
- D.
I'm Afraid of Americans
Correct Answer
A. Magic Dance -
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May 12, 2009Quiz Created by
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