Music Trivia For Seniors
Who married Julianne Phillips in May 1985 in
Oregon?
A: Bruce Springsteen.
Which cuddly toy was the title of an Elvis Presley hit from 1957?
A: Teddy Bear.
Roger McGuinn made No 1 while with which group?
A: The Byrds.
Who took Venus to No 1 in 1970?
A: Shocking Blue.
Which group replaced Boyz II Men's End Of The Road at No 1?
A: The Heights.
Which film provided a best-selling album for Whitney Houston?
A: The Bodyguard.
Who had a 70s No 1 with The Joker?
A: Steve Miller Band.
Which record spent most weeks in the top ten in the 60s?
A: The Twist (Chubby Checker).
Who played the heavy metal guitar on Michael Jackson's Beat It?
A: Eddie Van Halen.
Whose autobiography was titled Laughter in the
Rain?
A: Neil Sadaka.
Which band produced the mega selling album Rumours?
A: Fleetwood Mac.
Which ex-Beatle had a solo NO 1 with Got My Mind Set On You?
A: George Harrison.
Who had a No 1 hit with Wendy?
A: Association.
Which group was formed by Maurice White?
A: Earth, Wind, and Fire.
What was the last of John Denver's four No 1s?
A: I'm Sorry.
Which song was a huge hit for Nilsson and Mariah Carey?
A: Without You.
The Monkees took the last
train to where?
A: Clarksville.
What was on the other side of the No 1 single Come Together?
A; Something (The Beatles).
Who duetted with Michael Jackson on the first single from the Bad
album?
A: Siedah Garret.
What was Elton John's first American label?
A: UNI.
Who sang with Elton John on Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me?
A: George Michael.
Which European country did Roxette come from?
A: Sweden.
Who had hits with Hats Off To Larry and Little Town Flirt?
A: Del. Shannon.
Which label did The Eagles record on throughout the 70s?
A: Asylum.
What was Debbie Gibson's first top ten hit?
A: Only In My Dreams.
Who had a 1980 No 1 with Woman In Love?
A: Barbra Streisand.
Which band declared There'll Be A Heartache Tonight?
A: The Eagles.
Who made NO 1 with Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye?
A: Steam.
Who produced the album Jagged Little Pill?
A: Glenn Ballard.
What was the first digit of Elvis Presley's army number?
A: 5.
In 1991 Whitney Houston raised funds for which war with a
recording of the Star Spangled Banner?
A: Gulf War.
Who charted with the old Supremes hit You Can't Hurry Love?
A: Phil Collins.
Who got up to Hanky Panky before Madonna did in the 90s?
A: Tommy James & the Shondells.
How many No 1 singles did the Bee Gees have in the 70s?
A: Nine.
Which Bruce born in Texas in
1940 had a 60s No 1?
A: Bruce Channel.
Who had a 1995 hit with Take A Bow?
A: Madonna.
Who had a No 1 with Hit The Road Jack?
A: Ray Charles.
Whose Orchestra played The Good, The Bad And The Ugly?
A: Hugo Montenegro.
Which girl group were Barbara Lee, Patricia Bennett, Sylvia
Peterson and Judy Craig?
A: The Chiffons.
Who duetted on the 1992 version of Crying with Roy Orbison?
A: K. D. Lang.
In which decade was Elton John's original Candle In The Wind a
hit?
A: 70s.
Which Mr. Marx had a hat trick of No 1 hits in the late 80s?
A: Richard.
What was Paul Mauriat's big 60s instrumental hit?
A: Love Is Blue.