Trivia Quiz: Test Your Musical IQ

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    Which of these was a top single the earliest?

    • "All That She Wants" By Ace Of Base
    • "My Baby Daddy" By B-Rock & The Bizz
    • "I Don't Wanna Cry" By Mariah Carey
    • "Real Real Real" By Jesus Jones
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Dive into the 'Trivia Quiz: Test Your Musical IQ' to explore the timeline of popular music hits. Assess your knowledge of iconic tracks by Bruce Springsteen, U2, and Heart, uncovering their historical impact and relevance in the music industry.

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  • 2. 

    Which of these was a top single the earliest?

    • "The Boys Of Summer" By Don Henley

    • "Keep Their Heads Ringin' (From "Friday")" By Dr. Dre

    • "Born In The USA" By Bruce Springsteen

    • "Desire" By U2

    Correct Answer
    A. "Born In The USA" By Bruce Springsteen
    Explanation
    "Born In The USA" by Bruce Springsteen was a top single the earliest among the given options. This song was released in 1984 and became a hit, reaching the top of the charts in multiple countries. It was a significant success for Springsteen and helped establish him as a mainstream artist. "The Boys Of Summer" by Don Henley was released in 1984 as well, but it gained popularity slightly later than "Born In The USA". "Keep Their Heads Ringin' (From "Friday")" by Dr. Dre was released in 1995, and "Desire" by U2 was released in 1988, making them both later releases compared to "Born In The USA".

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  • 3. 

    Which of these was a top hit the earliest?

    • "Just Take My Heart" By Mr. Big

    • "In My House" By Mary Jane Girls

    • "Never" By Heart

    • "Just Another Day" By Jon Secada

    Correct Answer
    A. "Never" By Heart
    Explanation
    "Never" By Heart was a top hit the earliest among the given options. This can be inferred based on the information provided in the question.

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  • 4. 

    Which of these was a top single the earliest?

    • "I'll Be" By Foxy Brown Featuring Jay-Z

    • "After The Rain" By Nelson

    • "I Wanna Love You (From "Class Act")" By Jade

    • "Desire" By U2

    Correct Answer
    A. "Desire" By U2
    Explanation
    "Desire" by U2 was a top single the earliest because it was released in 1988 as the lead single from their album "Rattle and Hum." The song quickly gained popularity and reached the top of the charts in multiple countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom. Its success and release date indicate that it was a top single before the other songs listed in the question.

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    Which of these was a top single the earliest?

    • "Knockin' Da Boots" By H Town

    • "In The House Of Stone And Light" By Martin Page

    • "With Or Without You" By U2

    • "Follow Me" By Uncle Kracker

    Correct Answer
    A. "With Or Without You" By U2
    Explanation
    "With Or Without You" by U2 was a top single the earliest because it was released in 1987, whereas "Knockin' Da Boots" by H Town was released in 1993, "In The House Of Stone And Light" by Martin Page was released in 1994, and "Follow Me" by Uncle Kracker was released in 2001.

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    Which of these was a top single the earliest?

    • "Achy Breaky Heart" By Billy Ray Cyrus

    • "Vision Of Love" By Mariah Carey

    • "What A Girl Wants" By Christina Aguilera

    • "Livin' On The Edge" By Aerosmith

    Correct Answer
    A. "Vision Of Love" By Mariah Carey
    Explanation
    "Vision Of Love" by Mariah Carey was the earliest top single among the given options. This can be inferred from the fact that Mariah Carey released her debut single "Vision Of Love" in 1990, while the other songs were released later. "Achy Breaky Heart" by Billy Ray Cyrus was released in 1992, "What A Girl Wants" by Christina Aguilera was released in 1999, and "Livin' On The Edge" by Aerosmith was released in 1993. Therefore, "Vision Of Love" was the earliest top single among the listed songs.

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    Which of these was a hit song first?

    • "Strong Enough" By Sheryl Crow

    • "Believe" By Elton John

    • "Mr. Vain" By Culture Beat

    • "Hold You Tight" By Tara Kemp

    Correct Answer
    A. "Hold You Tight" By Tara Kemp
    Explanation
    "Hold You Tight" by Tara Kemp was a hit song first among the given options. This can be inferred from the question which asks for the song that became a hit first.

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    Which of these was a hit song first?

    • "Escapade" By Janet Jackson

    • "Can We Talk" By Tevin Campbell

    • "The Motown Song" By Rod Stewart

    • "Don't Cry" By Seal

    Correct Answer
    A. "The Motown Song" By Rod Stewart
    Explanation
    "The Motown Song" by Rod Stewart was a hit song first among the given options.

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    Which of these was a top single the earliest?

    • "Hit Me With Your Best Shot" By Pat Benatar

    • "I Can See Clearly Now (From Cool Runnings)" By Jimmy Cliff

    • "Never Lie" By Immature

    • "I'm On Fire" By Bruce Springsteen

    Correct Answer
    A. "I'm On Fire" By Bruce Springsteen
    Explanation
    "I'm On Fire" by Bruce Springsteen was a top single the earliest because it was released in 1984, while the other three songs were released later. "Hit Me With Your Best Shot" by Pat Benatar was released in 1980, "I Can See Clearly Now (From Cool Runnings)" by Jimmy Cliff was released in 1993, and "Never Lie" by Immature was released in 1994. Therefore, "I'm On Fire" predates the other songs and was a top single earlier.

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    Which of these was a top single the earliest?

    • "Brilliant Disguise" By Bruce Springsteen

    • "Here I Go Again" By Whitesnake

    • "Why Can't This Be Love" By Van Halen

    • "Free Your Mind" By En Vogue

    Correct Answer
    A. "Brilliant Disguise" By Bruce Springsteen
    Explanation
    "Brilliant Disguise" by Bruce Springsteen was a top single the earliest because it was released in 1987, while "Here I Go Again" by Whitesnake was released in 1982, "Why Can't This Be Love" by Van Halen was released in 1986, and "Free Your Mind" by En Vogue was released in 1992. Therefore, "Brilliant Disguise" predates the other three songs and was a top single earlier.

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    Which of these was a hit song first?

    • "Satisfied" By Richard Marx

    • "Loser" By Beck

    • "Here We Are" By Gloria Estefan

    • "Kryptonite" By 3 Doors Down

    Correct Answer
    A. "Satisfied" By Richard Marx
    Explanation
    "Satisfied" by Richard Marx was a hit song first compared to the other options provided.

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  • 12. 

    Which of these was a hit song first?

    • "Just Another Day" By Jon Secada

    • "In Your Room" By Bangles

    • "Naked Eye" By Luscious Jackson

    • "Out Of My Head" By Fastball

    Correct Answer
    A. "In Your Room" By Bangles
    Explanation
    "In Your Room" by Bangles was a hit song first because it was released in 1988 and reached number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. "Just Another Day" by Jon Secada was released in 1992 and reached number 5 on the same chart. "Naked Eye" by Luscious Jackson was released in 1997 and did not reach the same level of commercial success. "Out Of My Head" by Fastball was released in 1999 and reached number 20 on the chart. Therefore, "In Your Room" by Bangles was the earliest hit song among the options provided.

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    Which of these was a top single the earliest?

    • "Love Takes Time" By Mariah Carey

    • "Bohemian Rhapsody" By Queen

    • "4 Seasons Of Loneliness" By Boyz II Men

    • "So Emotional" By Whitney Houston

    Correct Answer
    A. "Love Takes Time" By Mariah Carey
    Explanation
    "Love Takes Time" by Mariah Carey was released in 1990 and became a top single shortly after its release. On the other hand, "Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen was released in 1975, "4 Seasons of Loneliness" by Boyz II Men was released in 1997, and "So Emotional" by Whitney Houston was released in 1987. Therefore, "Love Takes Time" was the earliest top single among the given options.

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    Which of these was a top single the earliest?

    • "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For" By U2

    • "Jumper" By Third Eye Blind

    • "(God Must Have Spent) A Little More Time On You" By *NSYNC

    • "Angel" By Sarah Mclachlan

    Correct Answer
    A. "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For" By U2
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For" By U2. This song was released in 1987 as the second single from U2's album "The Joshua Tree," which was a commercial success. It reached number six on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and became one of U2's signature songs. In contrast, the other songs mentioned, "Jumper" by Third Eye Blind, "(God Must Have Spent) A Little More Time On You" by *NSYNC, and "Angel" by Sarah McLachlan, were released in the late 1990s and early 2000s.

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    Which of these was a top single the earliest?

    • "That's The Way Love Goes" By Janet Jackson

    • "Rhythm Is Gonna Get You" By Gloria Estefan & Miami Sound Machine

    • "He's Mine" By Mokenstef

    • "Right On Track" By The Breakfast Club

    Correct Answer
    A. "Right On Track" By The Breakfast Club
    Explanation
    "Right On Track" by The Breakfast Club was a top single the earliest because it was released in 1987, while the other three songs were released in 1993 ("That's The Way Love Goes" by Janet Jackson), 1987 ("Rhythm Is Gonna Get You" by Gloria Estefan & Miami Sound Machine), and 1995 ("He's Mine" by Mokenstef). Therefore, "Right On Track" had a head start in terms of being a top single.

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