General Awareness

Music and Artists

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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

Which of the following albums was released by Loud Records?

  1. Doggystyle

  2. The Chronic

  3. All Eyez on Me

  4. Life After Death
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Life After Death by The Notorious B.I.G. was released by Loud Records.

Multiple choice

What was the name of Loud Records' last album?

  1. The Blueprint

  2. Stillmatic

  3. Chyna Doll

  4. It's Dark and Hell Is Hot
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Loud Records' last album was Chyna Doll by Foxy Brown.

Multiple choice

What was the name of Loud Records' first album after its relaunch in 2015?

  1. At. Long. Last. ASAP

  2. Rodeo

  3. Luv Is Rage 2

  4. Die Lit
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Loud Records' first album after its relaunch in 2015 was At. Long. Last. ASAP by A$AP Rocky.

Multiple choice

Which of the following albums was released by Loud Records after its relaunch in 2015?

  1. The Life of Pablo

  2. Views

  3. More Life

  4. Scorpion
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Life of Pablo by Kanye West was released by Loud Records after its relaunch in 2015.

Multiple choice

Which Rolling Stones song features the lyrics, (\text{I see a red door and I want it painted black})?

  1. Paint It Black

  2. Sympathy for the Devil

  3. Gimme Shelter

  4. Satisfaction
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The song (\text{Paint It Black}) was released in 1966 and became a global hit, known for its distinctive guitar riff and introspective lyrics.

Multiple choice

Which Rolling Stones song contains the line, (\text{I can't get no satisfaction})?

  1. Satisfaction

  2. Paint It Black

  3. Sympathy for the Devil

  4. Gimme Shelter
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The song (\text{Satisfaction}) was released in 1965 and became one of the Rolling Stones' most iconic and recognizable hits.

Multiple choice

Which Rolling Stones song features the lyrics, (\text{You can't always get what you want})?

  1. You Can't Always Get What You Want

  2. Paint It Black

  3. Sympathy for the Devil

  4. Gimme Shelter
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The song (\text{You Can't Always Get What You Want}) was released in 1969 and became a classic rock anthem.

Multiple choice

The Rolling Stones' song (\text{Under My Thumb}) was written about which famous model?

  1. Twiggy

  2. Jean Shrimpton

  3. Veruschka

  4. Penelope Tree
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The song (\text{Under My Thumb}) was written about the British model Jean Shrimpton.

Multiple choice

Which country music legend released the hit song "He Stopped Loving Her Today" in 1975?

  1. George Jones

  2. Conway Twitty

  3. Merle Haggard

  4. Johnny Cash
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A Correct answer
Explanation

George Jones's emotional ballad "He Stopped Loving Her Today" became a massive hit in 1975, topping the country charts for several weeks.

Multiple choice

Who sang the iconic song "Rhinestone Cowboy" in 1975?

  1. Glen Campbell

  2. Kenny Rogers

  3. Dolly Parton

  4. Willie Nelson
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Glen Campbell's "Rhinestone Cowboy" was a crossover hit, reaching the top of both the country and pop charts in 1975.

Multiple choice

Which country music duo released the hit song "The Gambler" in 1978?

  1. Brooks & Dunn

  2. Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton

  3. Conway Twitty & Loretta Lynn

  4. Johnny Cash & June Carter
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton's duet "The Gambler" was a huge hit in 1978, winning a Grammy Award for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group.

Multiple choice

Who sang the hit song "If I Can Make It Through the Night" in 1970?

  1. Kris Kristofferson

  2. Johnny Cash

  3. Willie Nelson

  4. Waylon Jennings
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Kris Kristofferson's "If I Can Make It Through the Night" was a hit for both himself and Sammy Kershaw in the 1970s.

Multiple choice

Which country music singer released the hit song "Jolene" in 1973?

  1. Dolly Parton

  2. Tammy Wynette

  3. Loretta Lynn

  4. Patsy Cline
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Dolly Parton's "Jolene" was a crossover hit, reaching the top of the country charts and the top 10 of the pop charts in 1973.

Multiple choice

Who sang the hit song "Delta Dawn" in 1972?

  1. Tanya Tucker

  2. Tammy Wynette

  3. Loretta Lynn

  4. Dolly Parton
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Tanya Tucker's "Delta Dawn" was a hit in 1972, reaching the top of the country charts and the top 10 of the pop charts.

Multiple choice

Which country music singer released the hit song "Luckenbach, Texas (Back to the Basics of Love)" in 1977?

  1. Waylon Jennings

  2. Willie Nelson

  3. Johnny Cash

  4. Merle Haggard
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Waylon Jennings' "Luckenbach, Texas (Back to the Basics of Love)" was a hit in 1977, reaching the top of the country charts and the top 10 of the pop charts.