Adult Contemporary Pictionary
Have some fun with this super trivia quiz on Adult Contemporary
- 1.
"That's The Way God Planned It" was performed by whom at the "Concert for Bangla Desh" in 1972?
- A.
Billy Preston
- B.
George Harrison
- C.
Leon Russell
- D.
Bob Dylan
Correct Answer
A. Billy Preston -
- 2.
Who wrote "It Doesn't Matter Anymore" for Buddy Holly?
- A.
Paul Anka
- B.
Roy Orbison
- C.
Roy Hamilton
- D.
Johnny Mathis
Correct Answer
A. Paul Anka -
- 3.
Roberta Flack teamed up with which singer on "Where Is The Love"?
- A.
Donny Hathaway
- B.
Al Green
- C.
Stevie Wonder
- D.
Diana Ross
Correct Answer
A. Donny Hathaway -
- 4.
What was the name of the first band Eddie and Alex Van Halen put together?
- A.
Mammoth
- B.
5150
- C.
Trojan Rubber Company
- D.
Pasadena Rockers
Correct Answer
C. Trojan Rubber Company -
- 5.
What were the names of Seal's first two albums?
- A.
Seal & Violet
- B.
Seal & Seal
- C.
Seal & Crazy
- D.
Seal & Killer
Correct Answer
B. Seal & Seal -
- 6.
Richard Thompson was once a member of which band?
- A.
Genesis
- B.
Fairport Convention
- C.
Zephyr
- D.
The Guess Who
Correct Answer
B. Fairport Convention -
- 7.
Dan Seals played in what 70's pop group?
- A.
Starland Vocal Band
- B.
Firefall
- C.
Seals And Crofts
- D.
England Dan And John Ford Coley
Correct Answer
D. England Dan And John Ford Coley -
- 8.
Who is the only singer to take the song "Sweet Dreams" to #1?
- A.
Patsy Cline
- B.
Loretta Lynn
- C.
Emmylou Harris
- D.
Reba McEntire
Correct Answer
C. Emmylou Harris -
- 9.
Who was the original drummer for Hootie & The Blowfish?
- A.
Jim Sonefeld
- B.
Carter Beauford
- C.
Phil Johnson
- D.
Brantley Smith
Correct Answer
D. Brantley Smith -
- 10.
"Losing love is like a window to your heart" was written by who?
- A.
Sting
- B.
Bruce Springsteen
- C.
Paul Simon
- D.
Bruce Hornsby
Correct Answer
C. Paul Simon -
- 11.
Who sings "So you found a girl who thinks really deep thoughts"?
- A.
Tori Amos
- B.
Sarah Mclachlan
- C.
Fiona Apple
- D.
No Doubt
Correct Answer
A. Tori Amos -
- 12.
Which singer sang the line "Find a way to my heart and I will always be with you"?
- A.
Billy Joel
- B.
Rod Stewart
- C.
Phil Collins
- D.
Bryan Adams
Correct Answer
C. pHil Collins -
- 13.
Which singer was beaten up by skinheads outside a club?
- A.
Ice-T.
- B.
G.G. Allin
- C.
Jello Biafra
- D.
Billy Corgan
Correct Answer
C. Jello Biafra -
- 14.
How does the end of the world start according to R.E.M.?
- A.
With A Tidal Wave
- B.
With An Earthquake
- C.
With A Trumpet Blast
- D.
With An Explosion
Correct Answer
B. With An Earthquake -
- 15.
What song contains the lyric "Let her cry... cause she's a lady"?
- A.
Wild World By Cat Stevens
- B.
Wild Thing By The Troggs
- C.
Wildflower By Skylark
- D.
Wildfire By Michael Murphy
Correct Answer
C. Wildflower By Skylark -
- 16.
Like what does Dave Matthew's love in "Two Step" come to his mouth?
- A.
Words
- B.
Wine
- C.
Water
- D.
Smoke
Correct Answer
B. Wine -
- 17.
Ani Difranco started her own record label named what?
- A.
Kick Ass Records
- B.
Aphrodite Records
- C.
Riot Grrrl Records
- D.
Righteous Babe Records
Correct Answer
D. Righteous Babe Records -
- 18.
The soundtrack to what has "The Zodiac", "Leave Your Hat On" and "Hot Stuff"?
- A.
She's All That
- B.
Showgirls
- C.
Hot Shots
- D.
The Full Monty
Correct Answer
D. The Full Monty -
- 19.
Who sang, "Kindness in your eyes, I guess you heard me cry"?
- A.
Jann Arden
- B.
America
- C.
George Michael
- D.
The Artist (Prince)
Correct Answer
C. George Michael -
- 20.
Who sang the song "Ring My Bell"?
- A.
Anita Ward
- B.
Shakira
- C.
Gloria Gaynor
- D.
Shelby Lynne
Correct Answer
A. Anita Ward -
- 21.
What song did Bobby Darin have a hit in 1963, of which the last line was: "Starin at the lonely avenue..."?
- A.
Things
- B.
If I Were A Carpenter
- C.
You're The Reason I'm Living
- D.
Multiplication
Correct Answer
A. Things -
- 22.
Which singer did not sing in the gospel group The Drinkards?
- A.
Dionne Warwick
- B.
Cissy Houston
- C.
Dee Dee Warwick
- D.
Rose Royce
Correct Answer
D. Rose Royce -
- 23.
Which Roy Orbison hit was used by David Lynch in the 1986 movie, "Blue Velvet"?
- A.
Leah
- B.
Only The Lonely
- C.
In Dreams
- D.
Running Scared
Correct Answer
C. In Dreams -
- 24.
Who sings "There's a girl in Austin, Texas, and she calls herself the human trampoline"?
- A.
Ozark Mountain Daredevils
- B.
Willie Nelson
- C.
Paul Simon
- D.
Grateful Dead
Correct Answer
C. Paul Simon -
- 25.
"Today is not my day to find you shying away" is a lyric from what 1980's song?
- A.
"Take On Me" By A-Ha
- B.
"The Safety Dance" By Men Without Hats
- C.
"Don't You Want Me?" By Human League
- D.
"Too Shy" By Kajagoogoo
Correct Answer
A. "Take On Me" By A-Ha -
- 26.
What was the first song to go gold for the Osmonds?
- A.
ABC
- B.
One Bad Apple
- C.
Puppy Love
- D.
Crazy Horses
Correct Answer
B. One Bad Apple -
- 27.
What label was the "Dogma" soundtrack released on?
- A.
Maverick
- B.
No Limit
- C.
Geffen
- D.
Interscope
Correct Answer
A. Maverick -
- 28.
The Irish Rovers, who had only one hit with "The Unicorn", were formed where?
- A.
Alberta, Canada
- B.
London, England
- C.
Chicago, Illinois
- D.
Dublin, Ireland
Correct Answer
A. Alberta, Canada -
- 29.
What decade is the hit single "Daisy A Day" by Jud Strunk from?
- A.
Nineties
- B.
Eighties
- C.
Seventies
- D.
Sixties
Correct Answer
C. Seventies -
- 30.
What decade is the hit single "Poetry Man" by Phoebe Snow from?
- A.
Nineties
- B.
Seventies
- C.
Sixties
- D.
Eighties
Correct Answer
B. Seventies -
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