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Popular Music Trivia

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Popular music trivia tests knowledge of global chart-topping songs, iconic music videos, and award-winning soundtracks. Questions cover various genres, famous artists, and cultural themes prevalent in modern music. This section is ideal for improving general knowledge for state level exams and trivia competitions.

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Popular Music Trivia Questions

Multiple choice

Which of these songs was not written by Ray Charles?

  1. What'd I Say

  2. Georgia on My Mind

  3. Hit the Road Jack

  4. Unchain My Heart
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Unchain My Heart was written by Bobby Sharp and Teddy Powell.

Multiple choice

Which of these songs was Ray Charles's first hit single?

  1. I've Got a Woman

  2. Hallelujah I Love Her So

  3. What'd I Say

  4. Georgia on My Mind
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

I've Got a Woman was released in 1954 and became Ray Charles's first hit single.

Multiple choice

Which of these songs was featured in the movie "The Blues Brothers"?

  1. Mess Around

  2. Shake a Tail Feather

  3. What'd I Say

  4. Georgia on My Mind
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Shake a Tail Feather was featured in the movie "The Blues Brothers" in 1980.

Multiple choice

Which of these songs was covered by Aretha Franklin?

  1. Respect

  2. What'd I Say

  3. Georgia on My Mind

  4. I Can't Stop Loving You
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Aretha Franklin covered the song Respect, which was originally written and recorded by Otis Redding.

Multiple choice

Which of these songs was covered by Elvis Presley?

  1. Heartbreak Hotel

  2. What'd I Say

  3. Georgia on My Mind

  4. I Can't Stop Loving You
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Elvis Presley covered the song Heartbreak Hotel, which was originally written and recorded by Mae Boren Axton, Tommy Durden, and Elvis Presley.

Multiple choice

Which of these songs was covered by The Beatles?

  1. Come Together

  2. What'd I Say

  3. Georgia on My Mind

  4. I Can't Stop Loving You
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Beatles covered the song Come Together, which was originally written and recorded by John Lennon.

Multiple choice

Which of these songs was covered by Ray Charles?

  1. Unchained Melody

  2. What'd I Say

  3. Georgia on My Mind

  4. I Can't Stop Loving You
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Ray Charles covered the song Unchained Melody, which was originally written and recorded by Alex North and Hy Zaret.

Multiple choice

Which of these songs was covered by Stevie Wonder?

  1. Superstition

  2. What'd I Say

  3. Georgia on My Mind

  4. I Can't Stop Loving You
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Stevie Wonder covered the song Superstition, which was originally written and recorded by Stevie Wonder.

Multiple choice

Which of these songs was covered by Elton John?

  1. Candle in the Wind

  2. What'd I Say

  3. Georgia on My Mind

  4. I Can't Stop Loving You
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Elton John covered the song Candle in the Wind, which was originally written and recorded by Bernie Taupin and Elton John.

Multiple choice

Which of these songs was covered by Michael Jackson?

  1. Man in the Mirror

  2. What'd I Say

  3. Georgia on My Mind

  4. I Can't Stop Loving You
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Michael Jackson covered the song Man in the Mirror, which was originally written and recorded by Siedah Garrett and Glen Ballard.

Multiple choice

Which of these songs was covered by Whitney Houston?

  1. I Will Always Love You

  2. What'd I Say

  3. Georgia on My Mind

  4. I Can't Stop Loving You
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Whitney Houston covered the song I Will Always Love You, which was originally written and recorded by Dolly Parton.

Multiple choice

Which of these songs was covered by Celine Dion?

  1. My Heart Will Go On

  2. What'd I Say

  3. Georgia on My Mind

  4. I Can't Stop Loving You
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Celine Dion covered the song My Heart Will Go On, which was originally written and recorded by James Horner and Will Jennings.

Multiple choice

Which of these songs was covered by Beyoncé?

  1. Crazy in Love

  2. What'd I Say

  3. Georgia on My Mind

  4. I Can't Stop Loving You
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Beyoncé covered the song Crazy in Love, which was originally written and recorded by Rich Harrison, Shawn Carter, Eugene Record, and Angela Beyince.

Multiple choice

What is the name of Alan Walker's debut single released on Mer Musikk?

  1. Faded

  2. Sing Me to Sleep

  3. Alone

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

Faded is the name of Alan Walker's debut single released on Mer Musikk in 2015.

Multiple choice

Which of the following songs was not released on Mer Musikk?

  1. Alone

  2. Sing Me to Sleep

  3. Issues

  4. On My Way
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Issues is a song by Julia Michaels, not Alan Walker, and was not released on Mer Musikk.