Sade Band Quiz
How much do you know about Sade?
- 1.
Who produced Sade's first five singles?
- A.
Mike Pella
- B.
Robin Millar
- C.
Sade Adu
- D.
Ben Rogan
Correct Answer
B. Robin Millar -
- 2.
What course did Sade study at St. Martin's College?
- A.
Music
- B.
Accounting
- C.
Photography
- D.
Fashion Design
Correct Answer
D. Fashion Design -
- 3.
In what rock-musical film did Sade appear in 1985?
- A.
Absolute Beginners
- B.
Frankie Loves Johnnie
- C.
Romeo And Juliet
- D.
Star Trek
Correct Answer
A. Absolute Beginners -
- 4.
What Sade single hit the Top 40 in January 2001?
- A.
Mermaid
- B.
Bullet Proof Soul
- C.
By Your Side
- D.
Pearls
Correct Answer
C. By Your Side -
- 5.
In what African country was Sade born?
- A.
Egypt
- B.
Nigeria
- C.
South Africa
- D.
Ghana
Correct Answer
B. Nigeria -
- 6.
What is Sade's birth name?
- A.
Evelyn Sade
- B.
Helen Folasade Adu
- C.
Sade Adu
- D.
Sadie Smith
Correct Answer
B. Helen Folasade Adu -
- 7.
What was Sade's debut album?
- A.
Love Deluxe
- B.
Diamond Life
- C.
Lovers Live
- D.
Stronger Than Pride
Correct Answer
B. Diamond Life -
- 8.
What did Sade win a Grammy for in 1986?
- A.
Best Soundtrack
- B.
Album Of The Year
- C.
Best New Artist
- D.
Most Original Song
Correct Answer
C. Best New Artist -
- 9.
In Sade's "Smooth Operator", what follows "Coast to coast"?
- A.
Detroit To Key Largo
- B.
L.A. To Chicago
- C.
New York To Chicago
- D.
L.A. To Miami
Correct Answer
B. L.A. To Chicago -
- 10.
In 1983, Sade signed with which record label?
- A.
Virgin
- B.
Chrysalis
- C.
Portrait Records
- D.
Parlophone
Correct Answer
C. Portrait Records -
- 11.
What was the first single Sade released in the United States?
- A.
Hang On To Your Love
- B.
Diamond Life
- C.
Your Love Is King
- D.
Love Rocks
Correct Answer
A. Hang On To Your Love -
- 12.
What was the first single Sade released in the United Kingdom?
- A.
Your Love Is King
- B.
Smooth Operator
- C.
Cherry Pie
- D.
Hang On To Your Love
Correct Answer
A. Your Love Is King -
- 13.
In 1985, Sade was nominated for the Best New Artist MTV Video Music Award for which video?
- A.
Your Love Is King
- B.
Hang On To Your Love
- C.
Smooth Operator
- D.
Lovers Rock
Correct Answer
C. Smooth Operator -
- 14.
In 1985, Sade was the only African artist to perform at which concert?
- A.
Lollapalooza
- B.
The U.S. Festival
- C.
Woodstock 2
- D.
Live Aid
Correct Answer
D. Live Aid -
- 15.
Which Grammy did Sade win in 1986?
- A.
Record Of The Year
- B.
Best R&B Song
- C.
Best Soul Performance
- D.
Best New Artist
Correct Answer
D. Best New Artist -
- 16.
What song was Sade's first to reach the top 5 on the Billboard Hot 100?
- A.
Is It A Crime
- B.
The Sweetest Taboo
- C.
Hang On To Your Love
- D.
Smooth Operator
Correct Answer
D. Smooth Operator -
- 17.
In 1985, Sade notched their second consecutive top-5 hit with which song?
- A.
Is It A Crime
- B.
Never As Good As The First Time
- C.
Paradise
- D.
The Sweetest Taboo
Correct Answer
D. The Sweetest Taboo -
- 18.
With which song did Sade score its first top-ten hit on the U.S. Adult Contemporary charts?
- A.
Your Love Is King
- B.
Smooth Operator
- C.
Hang On To Your Love
- D.
When Am I Going To Make A Living
Correct Answer
A. Your Love Is King -
- 19.
What was the title of Sade's 2002 live album?
- A.
Sade In The Flesh
- B.
Real Love Live
- C.
An Evening With Sade
- D.
Lovers Live
Correct Answer
D. Lovers Live -
- 20.
Which was Sade's first album to be certified platinum?
- A.
Stronger Than Pride
- B.
Diamond Life
- C.
Lovers Rock
- D.
Promise
Correct Answer
B. Diamond Life -
- 21.
Which is the only Sade album not to be certified platinum within five years of its release?
- A.
Lovers Rock
- B.
Stronger Than Pride
- C.
Lovers Live
- D.
Diamond Life
Correct Answer
C. Lovers Live -
- 22.
In 1996, the backing members of Sade formed which band?
- A.
The Brits
- B.
Sweetback
- C.
The Loves
- D.
Sugar & Love
Correct Answer
B. Sweetback -
- 23.
Sade's album "Lovers Rock" won which 2002 Grammy Award?
- A.
Best Adult Contemporary Album
- B.
Best Pop Vocal Album
- C.
Best Soul Collaboration With Vocals
- D.
Best Soul Album
Correct Answer
B. Best Pop Vocal Album -
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