1.
"Come fly with me, let's fly, let's fly away...." This classic is played in many coffee shops worldwide. Who sang it?
Correct Answer
B. Frank Sinatra
Explanation
"Come fly with me, let's fly, let's fly away...." is a line from the classic song "Come Fly with Me" which is widely played in coffee shops worldwide. The correct answer is Frank Sinatra because he is the one who sang this iconic song.
2.
“Just a small-town girl, livin' in a lonely world….” This song from a famous American rock band is often heard in coffee shops. Can you guess the song?
Correct Answer
C. Don't Stop Believin' (Journey)
Explanation
The correct answer is "Don't Stop Believin' (Journey)". The given lyrics "Just a small-town girl, livin' in a lonely world..." are from this song by the American rock band Journey. The song is popular and often heard in coffee shops.
3.
What is the title of this song? "Your lipstick stain is a work of art…."
Correct Answer
A. She Looks So Perfect (5 Seconds of Summer)
Explanation
The correct answer is "She Looks So Perfect" by 5 Seconds of Summer. The given lyrics "Your lipstick stain is a work of art" match the title of this song.
4.
Who is the legendary female vocalist behind this empowering tune, "It's a new dawn, it's a new day, it's a new life…."?
Correct Answer
D. Nina Simone
Explanation
Nina Simone is the correct answer because she is the legendary female vocalist known for her empowering tune with the lyrics "It's a new dawn, it's a new day, it's a new life…." Her powerful and soulful voice, along with her activism and unique style, made her a prominent figure in the civil rights movement and a highly influential artist in the music industry.
5.
Which soft rock song with the lyrics "We're just two lost souls swimming in a fishbowl, year after year…."
Correct Answer
D. Wish You Were Here (Pink Flyod)
Explanation
The correct answer is "Wish You Were Here" by Pink Floyd. This song contains the lyrics "We're just two lost souls swimming in a fishbowl, year after year." The other options, "More Than A Feeling" by Boston, "Free Bird" by Lynryd Skynyrd, and "Hotel California" by Eagles, do not have these specific lyrics.
6.
"And it's a hard, and it's hard, it's a hard, and it's a hard…." This song, a common choice for coffee shop soundtracks, is from which iconic 1960s singer-songwriter?
Correct Answer
B. Bob Dylan
Explanation
The song described in the question is characterized by the repetitive phrase "and it's hard," which is a distinctive feature of Bob Dylan's song "It's Alright, Ma (I'm Only Bleeding)." Bob Dylan is a renowned singer-songwriter from the 1960s, known for his influential folk and protest music. His songs often contain introspective and socially conscious lyrics, making him an iconic figure in the music industry during that era.
7.
"Got my mind set on you…." is a catchy line from a song often heard in coffee shops. Who is the singer?
Correct Answer
A. George Harrison
Explanation
"Got my mind set on you..." is a line from the song "Got My Mind Set on You" by George Harrison. This song is often heard in coffee shops and became a catchy hit. George Harrison, known for his time as a member of The Beatles, released this song in 1987 as a cover version of a track originally recorded by James Ray in 1962.
8.
"Tale as old as time, song as old as rhyme…" This Disney classic, popular in coffee shops, is from which movie?
Correct Answer
C. Beauty and the Beast
Explanation
The correct answer is Beauty and the Beast. The phrase "Tale as old as time, song as old as rhyme" is a famous line from the theme song of the movie Beauty and the Beast. This song is often played in coffee shops and is widely recognized as a Disney classic.
9.
Which band sang the song "People are Strange When You're a Stranger…."?
Correct Answer
A. The Doors
Explanation
The correct answer is The Doors. The Doors were an American rock band formed in 1965, known for their unique sound and the iconic voice of lead singer Jim Morrison. "People are Strange" is one of their popular songs, released in 1967. The song explores themes of alienation and societal conformity, reflecting the band's countercultural influences during that time.
10.
Who is the author of this song? "Imagine there's no heaven, it's easy if you try…."
Correct Answer
C. John Lennon
Explanation
John Lennon is the correct answer because he is the author of the song "Imagine" which contains the lyrics "Imagine there's no heaven, it's easy if you try…". Lennon wrote and recorded the song in 1971 as a solo artist after leaving the Beatles. The song became one of his most iconic and influential works, expressing his vision of a peaceful and harmonious world.