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
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t-series
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sony music
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hmv
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red chillies
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The soundtrack of 'My Name is Khan' was released by Sony Music Entertainment. The music was composed by the trio Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy. T-Series, HMV, and Red Chillies are other major music labels in India, but Sony Music released this particular album.
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Alison Krauss
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Ronan Keating
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Keith Whitley
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Paul Overstreet
C
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Keith Whitley recorded the original version of "When You Say Nothing at All" in 1988. Alison Krauss made it famous with her 1995 cover, and Ronan Keating covered it for the Notting Hill soundtrack. Paul Overstreet co-wrote the song but didn't record the original version.
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Jack Wayne
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John Lennon
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Frank Sinatra
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Micheal Jackson
D
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Michael Jackson is globally recognized as 'The King of Pop' for his unprecedented influence on pop music, dance, and culture through albums like Thriller and Bad. Lennon was a Beatle, Sinatra was a crooner, and Jack Wayne is not a famous musician.
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Zolder
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Kyalami
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Zandvoort
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Osterreichring
B
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Jukskei Sweep is a famous corner located at the Kyalami circuit in South Africa. Kyalami has hosted Formula 1 races and is known for its challenging layout. Zolder, Zandvoort, and Osterreichring are other historic F1 circuits.
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Los Lobos
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Tiburon
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Muricelago
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Ira
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Ira is the release command (resurreccion) of Yammy Llargo's zanpakuto in Bleach. Yammy, revealed as the 0th Espada, undergoes a massive transformation when releasing Ira, gaining immense size and power. The other options belong to different Espada: Los Lobos (Grimmjow), Tiburon (Tier Harribel), and Murcielago (Ulquiorra).
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Reginald Kenneth Dwight
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Elton Johanson
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Elton John
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Eltaire John
A
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Elton John was born Reginald Kenneth Dwight. He chose his stage name by combining elements from two members of his early band: Elton Dean (saxophonist) and John Baldry (blues singer). He legally changed his name to Elton John in 1972.
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Georgious Panayiotou
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George Burns
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George Alan O'Dowd
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George Joseph
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Backstreet Boys
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Blue
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Ricky Martin
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Celine Dion
B
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'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.
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Celine Dion
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Sixpence none the richer
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Bee Gees
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Abba
D
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"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.
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Backstreet Boys
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Sixpence None The Richer
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Michael Learns To Rock
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Sting
B
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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.
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Madonna
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Michael Jackson
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Celine Dion
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Bryan Adams
B
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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.
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Madonna
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Christina Aguilera
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Diana King
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Babyface
C
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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.
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Michael Jackson
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Boney M
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Bee Gees
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Madonna
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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.
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Celine Dion
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Shania Twain
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Shakira
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The Corrs
D
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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.
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Ricky Martin
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Enrique Iglesias
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Carlos Santana
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Bryan Adams
B
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"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.