Music Composers Quiz

'Turn! Turn! Turn!' (or 'Turn Turn Turn') is a folk rock song originally recorded by The Byrds in 1965. It's based on biblical text from Ecclesiastes. The song features prominently in the film Forrest Gump. The Divine Comedy, Beatles, and Gypsy Kings did not record this version.

'National Express' is a song by The Divine Comedy (Neil Hannon's band), released in 1998. The lyrics quoted are from this upbeat pop song. The Byrds, Linkin Park, and Bob Dylan (note: misspelled as 'Dylon') are not associated with this track.

'Green is the Colour' is a song by Pink Floyd from their 1969 album 'More.' It's a psychedelic track typical of their early period. The Beatles, AC/DC, and Megadeth are not associated with this composition.

'Bohemian Rhapsody' is one of Queen's most famous songs, written by Freddie Mercury and released in 1975 on the album 'A Night at the Opera.' It's a six-minute suite combining rock, ballad, and opera elements. Metallica, Megadeth, and Nirvana are influential rock/metal bands but did not compose this song.

"Where Did You Sleep Last Night" is a traditional American folk song that Nirvana covered famously during their MTV Unplugged in New York performance in 1993. The song was originally written by Huddie "Lead Belly" Ledbetter in the 1940s, but Nirvana's cover is the most well-known version in rock context. Queen, Creed, and Scorpions never recorded this song.

"Learning to Fly" was composed and performed by Pink Floyd, released on their 1987 album A Momentary Lapse of Reason. This was the first album after Roger Waters' departure from the band, written primarily by David Gilmour and Anthony Moore. The Yardbirds, Beatles, and Beach Boys are all influential bands but not associated with this specific song.

"Rape Me" was composed by Kurt Cobain and performed by Nirvana, appearing on their 1993 album In Utero. The song was written as a critique of rape and violence, with Cobain specifically addressing the misinterpretation of his earlier song "Polly". Queen, The Doors, and The Who are all legendary rock bands but not connected to this Nirvana original.

"Behind Blue Eyes" was originally composed and recorded by The Who, written by Pete Townshend for their 1971 album Who's Next. Limp Bizkit released a famous cover version in 2003, but the original is by The Who. George Harrison and John Lennon were Beatles members, not associated with this song.

"Hey Jude" was composed by Paul McCartney (credited to Lennon-McCartney) and performed by The Beatles, released as a single in 1968. It was written to comfort John Lennon's son Julian during his parents' divorce. The song runs over 7 minutes and became one of The Beatles' most famous hits. Black Sabbath, Rolling Stones, and Scorpions are not associated with this song.

"Light My Fire" was composed by The Doors, primarily written by guitarist Robby Krieger, and released on their 1967 debut album. The song became one of The Doors' signature hits and is considered a classic of the psychedelic rock era. The Doors' version is the definitive original recording of this song.

"Send Me an Angel" was composed and performed by the German rock band Scorpions, released on their 1990 album Crazy World. The song is a power ballad that showcases the band's melodic rock style. While "Wind of Change" is their bigger hit, "Send Me an Angel" was also released as a single. Indian Ocean, Pink Floyd, and Phil Collins are not associated with this song.

'Toxicity' is the title track from System of a Down's 2001 album 'Toxicity'. The band is known for their unique blend of metal, alternative rock, and Armenian influences. The song was one of their biggest hits and helped establish them in mainstream metal.

'Desert Rose' is a song by Sting from his 1999 album 'Brand New Day'. It features Algerian singer Cheb Mami and blends rock with Arabic musical influences. The song was a major international hit and exemplifies Sting's post-Police solo work incorporating world music elements.

Gerontophobia comes from Greek 'geron' (old man) + 'phobos' (fear). It specifically refers to fear of aging, fear of elderly people, or hatred/dread of growing old. This is different from nosocomephobia (fear of hospitals), gephyrophobia (fear of bridges), and megalophobia (fear of large things).