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Whats Your Music IQ? - Quiz

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Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    Which of these was a top single the earliest?

    • A.

      "With Arms Wide Open" By Creed

    • B.

      "Ain't 2 Proud 2 Beg" By Tlc

    • C.

      "Until It Sleeps" By Metallica

    • D.

      "Secret Garden" By Bruce Springsteen

    Correct Answer
    B. "Ain't 2 Proud 2 Beg" By Tlc
    Explanation
    "Ain't 2 Proud 2 Beg" by TLC was a top single the earliest among the given options. This can be determined by looking at the release dates of the songs. "Ain't 2 Proud 2 Beg" was released in 1991 as the lead single from TLC's debut album. On the other hand, "With Arms Wide Open" by Creed was released in 2000, "Until It Sleeps" by Metallica was released in 1996, and "Secret Garden" by Bruce Springsteen was released in 1995. Therefore, "Ain't 2 Proud 2 Beg" was the earliest top single among the given choices.

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  • 2. 

    Which of these was a top single the earliest?

    • A.

      "Make It Happen" By Mariah Carey

    • B.

      "Good Thing" By Fine Young Cannibals

    • C.

      "The Way I Feel About You" By Karyn White

    • D.

      "You Were Meant For Me/Foolish Games" By Jewel

    Correct Answer
    A. "Make It Happen" By Mariah Carey
    Explanation
    "Make It Happen" by Mariah Carey was a top single the earliest because it was released in 1992, while the other songs were released later. "Good Thing" by Fine Young Cannibals was released in 1989, "The Way I Feel About You" by Karyn White was released in 1991, and "You Were Meant For Me/Foolish Games" by Jewel was released in 1997. Therefore, "Make It Happen" had a head start in terms of its release date and had the opportunity to gain popularity and become a top single earlier than the other songs.

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  • 3. 

    Which of these was a top single the earliest?

    • A.

      "Mysterious Ways" By U2

    • B.

      "Baby I Love Your Way (From Reality Bites)" By Big Mountain

    • C.

      "Bitter Sweet Symphony" By The Verve

    • D.

      "How Do You Like Me Now?!" By Toby Keith

    Correct Answer
    A. "Mysterious Ways" By U2
    Explanation
    "Mysterious Ways" by U2 was a top single the earliest because it was released in 1991, while the other songs were released later. "Baby I Love Your Way (From Reality Bites)" by Big Mountain was released in 1994, "Bitter Sweet Symphony" by The Verve was released in 1997, and "How Do You Like Me Now?!" by Toby Keith was released in 1999. Therefore, "Mysterious Ways" was the earliest top single among the given options.

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  • 4. 

    Which of these was a top single the earliest?

    • A.

      "Shoop" By Salt-N-Pepa

    • B.

      "Just Take My Heart" By Mr. Big

    • C.

      "One" By U2

    • D.

      "Now That We Found Love" By Heavy D & The Boyz

    Correct Answer
    C. "One" By U2
    Explanation
    "One" by U2 was released as a single in 1992, making it the earliest single among the given options. "Shoop" by Salt-N-Pepa was released in 1993, "Just Take My Heart" by Mr. Big was released in 1992, and "Now That We Found Love" by Heavy D & The Boyz was released in 1991. Therefore, "One" by U2 is the correct answer as it was released earlier than the other options.

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  • 5. 

    Which of these was a top single the most recent?

    • A.

      "Dancing In The Dark" By Bruce Springsteen

    • B.

      "Finger Poppin' Time" By Hank Ballard & The Midnighters

    • C.

      "You're No Good" By Linda Ronstadt

    • D.

      "Hang On In There Baby" By Johnny Bristol

    Correct Answer
    A. "Dancing In The Dark" By Bruce Springsteen
    Explanation
    "Dancing In The Dark" by Bruce Springsteen is the most recent top single among the given options. This can be inferred based on the fact that Bruce Springsteen is a more contemporary artist compared to Hank Ballard & The Midnighters, Linda Ronstadt, and Johnny Bristol. Therefore, it is likely that "Dancing In The Dark" was released more recently and had a higher chart position compared to the other songs listed.

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  • 6. 

    Which of these was a top single the most recent?

    • A.

      "How You Gonna See Me Now" By Alice Cooper

    • B.

      "YMCA" By Village People

    • C.

      "Jungle Boogie" By Kool & The Gang

    • D.

      "Cover Me" By Bruce Springsteen

    Correct Answer
    D. "Cover Me" By Bruce Springsteen
    Explanation
    "Cover Me" by Bruce Springsteen was the most recent top single among the given options. The question asks for the most recent top single, and out of the four songs listed, "Cover Me" by Bruce Springsteen is the only one that fits this criteria.

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  • 7. 

    Which of these was a top single the most recent?

    • A.

      "Glory Days" By Bruce Springsteen

    • B.

      "Having A Party" By Sam Cooke

    • C.

      "Galveston" By Glen Campbell

    • D.

      "Who Put The Bomp (In The Bomp, Bomp, Bomp)" By Barry Mann

    Correct Answer
    A. "Glory Days" By Bruce Springsteen
    Explanation
    "Glory Days" by Bruce Springsteen is the most recent top single among the given options. This can be inferred from the question which asks for the most recent top single. The other songs mentioned, "Having A Party" by Sam Cooke, "Galveston" by Glen Campbell, and "Who Put The Bomp (In The Bomp, Bomp, Bomp)" by Barry Mann, do not have any indication of being more recent or being top singles. Therefore, "Glory Days" by Bruce Springsteen is the correct answer.

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  • 8. 

    Which of these was a top single the most recent?

    • A.

      "I'm On Fire" By Bruce Springsteen

    • B.

      "Pilot Of The Airwaves" By Charlie Dore

    • C.

      "You And I" By Eddie Rabbitt With Crystal Gayle

    • D.

      "Eyes Without A Face" By Billy Idol

    Correct Answer
    A. "I'm On Fire" By Bruce Springsteen
    Explanation
    "I'm On Fire" By Bruce Springsteen is the most recent top single among the given options. This can be inferred from the question which asks for the most recent top single.

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  • 9. 

    Which of these was a top single the most recent?

    • A.

      "Born In The USA" By Bruce Springsteen

    • B.

      "In The Navy" By Village People

    • C.

      "Snoopy Vs. The Red Baron" By Royal Guardsmen

    • D.

      "Bridge Over Troubled Water" By Aretha Franklin

    Correct Answer
    A. "Born In The USA" By Bruce Springsteen
    Explanation
    "Born In The USA" By Bruce Springsteen is the most recent top single among the given options. This can be inferred by considering the release dates of the songs. "Born In The USA" was released in 1984, while "In The Navy" was released in 1979, "Snoopy Vs. The Red Baron" in 1966, and "Bridge Over Troubled Water" in 1971. Therefore, "Born In The USA" is the most recent single among them.

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  • 10. 

    Which of these was a top single the most recent?

    • A.

      "Mama Can't Buy You Love" By Elton John

    • B.

      "With Or Without You" By U2

    • C.

      "Sara Smile" By Daryl Hall & John Oates

    • D.

      "Third Rate Romance" By Amazing Rhythm Aces

    Correct Answer
    B. "With Or Without You" By U2
    Explanation
    "With Or Without You" by U2 was the most recent top single among the given options.

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  • 11. 

    Which of these was a top single the most recently?

    • A.

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

    • B.

      "The Morning After" By Maureen McGovern

    • C.

      "Traces" By Dennis Yost & The Classics Iv

    • D.

      "Mama Said" By Shirelles

    Correct Answer
    A. "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For" By U2
    Explanation
    "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For" by U2 is the most recent top single among the given options. This can be inferred from the fact that U2 is a relatively modern band compared to the other artists listed. The song was released in 1987 and became a chart-topping hit, making it the most recent among the options provided.

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  • 12. 

    Which of these was a top single the most recent?

    • A.

      "I Will Follow Him" By Little Peggy March

    • B.

      "Brilliant Disguise" By Bruce Springsteen

    • C.

      "Don't Do Me Like That" By Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers

    • D.

      "Lead Me On" By Maxine Nightingale

    Correct Answer
    B. "Brilliant Disguise" By Bruce Springsteen
    Explanation
    "Brilliant Disguise" by Bruce Springsteen is the most recent top single among the given options. This can be inferred from the fact that the other three songs, "I Will Follow Him" by Little Peggy March, "Don't Do Me Like That" by Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, and "Lead Me On" by Maxine Nightingale, were all released before "Brilliant Disguise." Therefore, "Brilliant Disguise" is the correct answer as the most recent top single.

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  • 13. 

    Which of these was a top single the most recent?

    • A.

      "Sweet Talking Woman" By Electric Light Orchestra

    • B.

      "Daydream Believer" By Anne Murray

    • C.

      "Arizona" By Mark Lindsay

    • D.

      "Desire" By U2

    Correct Answer
    D. "Desire" By U2
    Explanation
    "Desire" by U2 was the most recent top single because it was released in 1988, while the other three songs were released earlier.

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  • 14. 

    Which of these was a top single the most recently?

    • A.

      "Love Takes Time" By Mariah Carey

    • B.

      "Feels Like The First Time" By Foreigner

    • C.

      "Didn't I (Blow Your Mind This Time)" By Delfonics

    • D.

      "Back In My Arms Again" By Supremes

    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. This can be determined by looking at the release dates and chart performance of the songs. Mariah Carey's "Love Takes Time" was released in 1990 and reached the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, indicating its popularity and recent success. On the other hand, "Feels Like The First Time" by Foreigner was released in 1977, "Didn't I (Blow Your Mind This Time)" by Delfonics was released in 1970, and "Back In My Arms Again" by Supremes was released in 1965. Therefore, "Love Takes Time" is the most recent top single among the options provided.

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  • 15. 

    Which of these was a top single the most recent?

    • A.

      "Hot In The City" By Billy Idol

    • B.

      "How Can I Be Sure" By Young Rascals

    • C.

      "Someday" By Mariah Carey

    • D.

      "U Got The Look" By Prince

    Correct Answer
    C. "Someday" By Mariah Carey
    Explanation
    "Someday" by Mariah Carey was the most recent top single among the given options.

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