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    Which of these was a top single the most recent?

    • "Church Of The Poison Mind" By Culture Club
    • "Magic" By Pilot
    • "See The Funny Little Clown" By Bobby Goldsboro
    • "I Don't Wanna Cry" By Mariah Carey
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  • 2. 

    Which of these was a top single the most recent?

    • "I'd Wait A Million Years" By Grass Roots

    • "I've Got A Rock 'N' Roll Heart" By Eric Clapton

    • "Slip Slidin' Away" By Paul Simon

    • "Crazy" By Seal

    Correct Answer
    A. "Crazy" By Seal
    Explanation
    "Crazy" by Seal is the most recent top single among the given options. The question asks for the most recent top single, and "Crazy" was released by Seal in 1991, while the other songs were released earlier.

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  • 3. 

    Which of these was a top single the most recent?

    • "Walk A Mile In My Shoes" By Joe South

    • "I Love A Rainy Night" By Eddie Rabbitt

    • "This Magic Moment" By Jay & The Americans

    • "Make It Happen" By Mariah Carey

    Correct Answer
    A. "Make It Happen" By Mariah Carey
    Explanation
    "Make It Happen" by Mariah Carey is the most recent top single among the given options. The other songs mentioned ("Walk A Mile In My Shoes" by Joe South, "I Love A Rainy Night" by Eddie Rabbitt, and "This Magic Moment" by Jay & The Americans) were released earlier than Mariah Carey's song.

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  • 4. 

    Which of these was a top single the most recent?

    • "What About Your Friends" By Tlc

    • "Walking To New Orleans" By Fats Domino

    • "Everybody" By Tommy Roe

    • "Surrender" By Elvis Presley

    Correct Answer
    A. "What About Your Friends" By Tlc
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "What About Your Friends" by TLC. This can be determined by comparing the release dates of the songs. TLC's "What About Your Friends" was released in 1992, while Fats Domino's "Walking To New Orleans" was released in 1960, Tommy Roe's "Everybody" was released in 1963, and Elvis Presley's "Surrender" was released in 1961. Therefore, "What About Your Friends" is the most recent single among the given options.

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    Which of these was a top single the most recent?

    • "Peaceful" By Helen Reddy

    • "Daddy's Home" By Shep & The Limelites

    • "Dreamlover" By Mariah Carey

    • "Love You Inside Out" By Bee Gees

    Correct Answer
    A. "Dreamlover" By Mariah Carey
    Explanation
    "Dreamlover" By Mariah Carey was the most recent top single among the given options.

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    Which of these was a top single the most recent?

    • "Valerie" By Steve Winwood

    • "You Keep Me Hangin' On" By Kim Wilde

    • "96 Tears" By ? & The Mysterians

    • "Hero" By Mariah Carey

    Correct Answer
    A. "Hero" By Mariah Carey
    Explanation
    "Hero" by Mariah Carey is the most recent top single among the given options. This can be inferred based on the fact that Steve Winwood's "Valerie" was released in 1982, Kim Wilde's "You Keep Me Hangin' On" was released in 1986, and "? & The Mysterians" released "96 Tears" in 1966. Mariah Carey's "Hero" was released in 1993, making it the most recent song among the choices provided.

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    Which of these was a top single the most recent?

    • "Can I Change My Mind" By Tyrone Davis

    • "I'm Your Baby Tonight" By Whitney Houston

    • "Anytime You Need A Friend" By Mariah Carey

    • "Chain Gang" By Sam Cooke

    Correct Answer
    A. "Anytime You Need A Friend" By Mariah Carey
    Explanation
    "Anytime You Need A Friend" By Mariah Carey was the most recent top single among the given options. This can be inferred from the question's wording, which asks for the "most recent" top single. Since the release dates of the songs are not provided, the only way to determine the most recent top single is by comparing the artists' careers. Mariah Carey is known for her success in the 1990s and 2000s, while Whitney Houston and Sam Cooke were popular in earlier decades. Therefore, "Anytime You Need A Friend" By Mariah Carey is the most recent top single among the options provided.

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    Which of these was a top single the most recent?

    • "Vehicle" By Ides Of March

    • "(I Just) Died In Your Arms" By Cutting Crew

    • "Endless Love" By Luther Vandross & Mariah Carey

    • "Summer" By War

    Correct Answer
    A. "Endless Love" By Luther Vandross & Mariah Carey
    Explanation
    "Endless Love" by Luther Vandross & Mariah Carey is the most recent top single among the given options. This can be determined by considering the release dates and chart performance of the songs. While "Vehicle" by Ides Of March was released in 1970, "(I Just) Died In Your Arms" by Cutting Crew was released in 1986, and "Summer" by War was released in 1976, "Endless Love" was released in 1994. Therefore, "Endless Love" is the most recent top single among the given choices.

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    Which of these was a top single the most recent?

    • "See You In September" By Happenings

    • "Romeo's Tune" By Steve Forbert

    • "Turn To Stone" By Electric Light Orchestra

    • "Waterfalls" By Tlc

    Correct Answer
    A. "Waterfalls" By Tlc
    Explanation
    "Waterfalls" by TLC was the most recent top single among the given options. The song was released in 1995 and reached the top of the charts in several countries. It became one of TLC's most successful and iconic songs, addressing social issues such as drug use, HIV/AIDS, and violence. The song's memorable chorus and powerful message contributed to its popularity and long-lasting impact in the music industry.

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    Which of these was a top single the most recent?

    • "Love Takes Time" By Mariah Carey

    • "Cotton Fields" By Highwaymen

    • "Rinky Dink" By Dave 'Baby' Cortez

    • "Heaven Knows" By Donna Summer & Brooklyn Dreams

    Correct Answer
    A. "Love Takes Time" By Mariah Carey
    Explanation
    "Love Takes Time" by Mariah Carey is the most recent top single among the given options. The question is asking which of these songs was the most recent to become a top single. Since Mariah Carey's song "Love Takes Time" was released in 1990 and the other songs are older, it can be concluded that "Love Takes Time" is the correct answer.

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    Which of these was a top single the most recent?

    • "You're Only Lonely" By J.D. Souther

    • "Do The Bird" By Dee Dee Sharp

    • "New Kid In Town/Victim Of Love" By Eagles

    • "Ain't 2 Proud 2 Beg" By Tlc

    Correct Answer
    A. "Ain't 2 Proud 2 Beg" By Tlc
    Explanation
    "Ain't 2 Proud 2 Beg" by TLC was the most recent top single among the given options.

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    Which of these was a top single the most recent?

    • "Midnight Train To Georgia" By Gladys Knight & The Pips

    • "Streets Of Philadelphia (From Philadelphia)" By Bruce Springsteen

    • "Only Women" By Alice Cooper

    • "Sealed With A Kiss" By Bobby Vinton

    Correct Answer
    A. "Streets Of Philadelphia (From Philadelphia)" By Bruce Springsteen
    Explanation
    The most recent top single among the given options is "Streets Of Philadelphia (From Philadelphia)" by Bruce Springsteen.

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    Which of these was a top single the most recent?

    • "Baby-Baby-Baby" By Tlc

    • "Ramblin' Gamblin' Man" By Bob Seger System

    • "This House" By Tracie Spencer

    • "Paint It Black" By The Rolling Stones

    Correct Answer
    A. "Baby-Baby-Baby" By Tlc
    Explanation
    "Baby-Baby-Baby" by TLC was the most recent top single because it is the only song on the list released by an artist who had success in the 1990s. TLC was a popular R&B group in the 1990s, and "Baby-Baby-Baby" was released in 1992, making it more recent compared to the other songs on the list. "Ramblin' Gamblin' Man" by Bob Seger System was released in 1968, "This House" by Tracie Spencer was released in 1988, and "Paint It Black" by The Rolling Stones was released in 1966.

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    Which of these was a top single the most recent?

    • "Third Rate Romance" By Amazing Rhythm Aces

    • "I'll Be There" By Mariah Carey

    • "This Little Girl" By Gary U.S. Bonds

    • "I'm Your Nan" By Wham!

    Correct Answer
    A. "I'll Be There" By Mariah Carey
    Explanation
    "I'll Be There" by Mariah Carey is the most recent top single among the given options. This can be inferred based on the fact that Mariah Carey is a relatively more recent artist compared to the other options. The song "I'll Be There" was released in 1992 and became a chart-topping hit, whereas the other songs mentioned were released earlier.

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  • 15. 

    Which of these was a top single the most recent?

    • "Fingertips II" By Little Stevie Wonder

    • "One" By U2

    • "Johnny Get Angry" By Joanie Sommers

    • "Another Day/Oh Woman, Oh Why" By Paul McCartney

    Correct Answer
    A. "One" By U2
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "One" By U2 because it is the most recent top single among the given options.

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