General Awareness

Music and Artists

4,971 Questions

This topic covers important questions on music, albums, and renowned artists. It includes queries about singers, bands, and major awards. These questions frequently appear in the general awareness sections of various competitive exams.

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Music and Artists Questions

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Georgious Panayiotou

  2. George Burns

  3. George Alan O'Dowd

  4. George Joseph

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

George Michael was born Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou. His father was a Greek Cypriot restaurateur, and Michael's original name reflected this heritage. He adopted the anglicized stage name "George Michael" for broader commercial appeal.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Backstreet Boys

  2. Blue

  3. Ricky Martin

  4. Celine Dion

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

'Bubblin'' is a 2002 hit by the British boy band Blue. The song was part of their successful run in early 2000s pop. Blue was known for their R&B-influenced pop sound, distinguishing them from American boy bands like the Backstreet Boys. Celine Dion is a solo artist in a different genre altogether.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Celine Dion

  2. Sixpence none the richer

  3. Bee Gees

  4. Abba

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

"Mamma Mia" is one of ABBA's most famous songs, released in 1975. Celine Dion, Sixpence None The Richer, and Bee Gees are all successful artists but not associated with this hit.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Backstreet Boys

  2. Sixpence None The Richer

  3. Michael Learns To Rock

  4. Sting

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

There She Goes is a song originally by The La's, but the most famous cover version is by Sixpence None The Richer from their 1997 album. Backstreet Boys and MLTR are different pop acts.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Madonna

  2. Michael Jackson

  3. Celine Dion

  4. Bryan Adams

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Heal the World is a song by Michael Jackson from his 1991 album Dangerous. It's one of his most famous charitable songs about peace and healing. Madonna, Celine Dion, and Bryan Adams are different artists.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Madonna

  2. Christina Aguilera

  3. Diana King

  4. Babyface

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

L-L-L-Lies is a reggae-influanced song by Jamaican singer Diana King from her 1994 album Tougher Than Love. Madonna and Christina Aguilera are different pop artists.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Michael Jackson

  2. Boney M

  3. Bee Gees

  4. Madonna

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Dirty Diana is a song by Michael Jackson from his 1987 album Bad. It's a rock-influenced track dedicated to his fans. Boney M, Bee Gees, and Madonna are all different artists.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Celine Dion

  2. Shania Twain

  3. Shakira

  4. The Corrs

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Breathless is a song by The Corrs from their 2000 album In Blue. It's their most commercially successful single. Celine Dion, Shania Twain, and Shakira are different artists.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Ricky Martin

  2. Enrique Iglesias

  3. Carlos Santana

  4. Bryan Adams

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

"Sweet Isabel" is a song by Enrique Iglesias from his 2001 album "Escape". The song was not released as a single but appears on the album. Ricky Martin, Carlos Santana, and Bryan Adams are all successful artists, but this specific track belongs to Enrique Iglesias.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Carlos Santana

  2. Enrique Iglesias

  3. Linkin Park

  4. Ricky Martin

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

"She Bangs" is a hit song by Ricky Martin from his 2000 album "Sound Loaded". The song was a major international hit and showcases Ricky Martin's Latin pop style. Carlos Santana is known for guitar-driven rock, Enrique Iglesias for romantic ballads and upbeat pop, and Linkin Park for nu-metal/alternative rock - none of them released this track.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Michael Jackson

  2. Blue

  3. Enrique Iglesias

  4. Puddle of Mudd

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

"She Hates Me" is a song by Puddle of Mudd from their 2001 album "Come Clean". It was one of their biggest hits and features their post-grunge/alternative rock sound. Michael Jackson is the King of Pop, Blue is a British boy band, and Enrique Iglesias is a Latin pop singer - none of them released this track.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Shania Twain

  2. Madonna

  3. Celine Dion

  4. Shakira

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Celine Dion recorded a well-known cover of 'I Drove All Night' in the early 1990s. While the song was originally written and recorded by Roy Orbison, Dion's version became very popular and is the answer being referenced here.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Bee Gees

  2. Ultra

  3. Aqua

  4. Enrique Iglesias

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

'Say It Once' is a 1996 song by Ultra, a British dance-pop group. This was one of their bigger hits, characteristic of the mid-90s dance-pop sound. Ultra had moderate success in the UK charts during this period.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Bryan Adams

  2. Shania Twain

  3. Five

  4. Venga Boys

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

"We're Going to Ibiza" is a dance hit by Venga Boys, released in 1999. The song became an anthem of late 90s eurodance music. Bryan Adams, Shania Twain, and Five are artists from different genres (rock, pop, and boy band respectively) and not associated with this track.