General Awareness

Music and Artists

4,837 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. Into the Fire

  2. Cuts Like a Knife

  3. U Want it , U Got it

  4. On a Day Like Today

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

Cloud Number Nine is indeed from Bryan Adams' 1998 album 'On a Day Like Today'. This was one of the successful singles from that album. Into the Fire (1987), Cuts Like a Knife (1983), and You Want It You Got It (1981) are all earlier Bryan Adams albums.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Waking up the Neighbours

  2. Into the Fire

  3. On a Day Like Today

  4. Cuts Like a Knife

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

When You're Gone is from Bryan Adams' 1998 album On a Day Like Today, the same album as Cloud Number Nine. This was a successful duet with Melanie C (Sporty Spice). Waking Up the Neighbours (1991) and Into the Fire (1987) are other Adams albums, while Cuts Like a Knife is from 1983.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Yellow Submarine

  2. Abbey Road

  3. Not again

  4. None of the above

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

Abbey Road (1969) was indeed the last album The Beatles recorded together. Although Let It Be was released later (1970), it was mostly recorded before Abbey Road. Abbey Road featured the iconic cover with the zebra crossing and included classics like 'Come Together' and 'Here Comes the Sun.'

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Monica

  2. Rachel

  3. Phoebe

  4. Mike

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

Rachel Green was shown to genuinely love and appreciate Phoebe's Smelly Cat song throughout Friends. While Phoebe wrote and performed it, Rachel was often the most enthusiastic supporter, singing along and showing affection for the quirky song. Their bond was highlighted through these moments.

Multiple choice general knowledge culture
  1. Jeff Beck

  2. Jeff Llamaboy

  3. Jeff Healey

  4. Jeff Buckley

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

Jeff Buckley released only one complete studio album, 'Grace' (1994), before his tragic death by drowning in 1997. His cover of Leonard Cohen's 'Hallelujah' became one of the most iconic versions of the song and has been widely featured in films and television. Despite having only one album, his influence on rock and alternative music has been immense and continues to grow.

Multiple choice general knowledge culture
  1. Carly Simon

  2. Judy Collins

  3. Madonna

  4. Janet Jackson

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

Judy Collins is a renowned American folk singer known for her interpretive skills. She popularized 'Both Sides Now' (written by Joni Mitchell) and 'Send in the Clowns' (from A Little Night Music). Her version of 'Amazing Grace' became one of the most beloved recordings of this traditional hymn. Collins has had a career spanning several decades since the 1960s.

Multiple choice general knowledge history
  1. LA

  2. Gary

  3. Tasmania

  4. Kentucky

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

Michael Jackson was born in Gary, Indiana. The other options are incorrect: LA is a major city but not his birthplace, Tasmania is an Australian state, Kentucky is a different US state.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Bon Jovi

  2. Ricky Martin

  3. Enrique Iglesius

  4. Michael Jackson

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

Ricky Martin's full birth name is Enrique Martín Morales, which is often shortened or phonetically spelled. While Enrique Iglesias shares the first name Enrique and Bon Jovi and Michael Jackson are major pop stars, none of them have 'Enrique Morales' as their real name. This tests knowledge of pop star birth names.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. J Lo

  2. Kylie Muniogue

  3. Madonna

  4. Mariah Carrey

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

Madonna's birth name is indeed Madonna Louise Ciccone (often spelled as Ciccionne in some sources). She is one of the most iconic figures in music history, known for reinventing her image and sound throughout her decades-long career. The other options listed are all famous female singers but not the correct answer to this question.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Rick James

  2. Peggy Lee

  3. Joan Baez

  4. Helen Reddy

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

Diamonds & Rust is Joan Baez's signature song, a folk ballad she wrote and released in 1975 about her romantic relationship with Bob Dylan. The song is one of her most famous and frequently performed works. Rick James, Peggy Lee, and Helen Reddy are not associated with this song.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Julie London

  2. Tony Bennett

  3. Loretta Lynn

  4. Ben E.King

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

I Left My Heart in San Francisco is Tony Bennett's signature song, released in 1962 and becoming his biggest hit. The song won Grammy Awards and became an anthem for the city. Julie London, Loretta Lynn, and Ben E. King are not associated with this classic San Francisco tribute.