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1 According to the lyrics of Paul Simon’s 1975 hit, how many different ways are there to leave your lover?
A Fifty. In this iconic hit, Paul Simon suggests various escape routes: slipping out the back, making a new plan, or hopping on the bus. Although he titled the track “50 Ways to Leave Your Lover,” the singer actually lists only five unique methods.
2 Which group had a number one hit in 1977 with “Chanson d’Amour”?
A The Manhattan Transfer. In March 1977, the group claimed the number one spot in both the UK and Ireland. Their 1976 album, Coming Out, also features the hit track.
3 Which cappella group had a UK No.1 hit in 1983 with a cover version of Yazoo’s “Only You”?
A The Flying Pickets. “A cappella” refers to music that is sung without any instrumental accompaniment.
4 How many strings are there on a standard violin?
A Four. Musicians typically tune these strings to the notes G, D, A, and E, ranging from the lowest string (G) to the highest (E).
5 With whom did Lionel Ritchie duet on the 1981 hit “Endless Love”?
A Diana Ross. The song became a number one hit and is one of Ross’ best-selling singles.
6 Which instrumental rock group had a hit in 1962 with “Telstar”?
A The Tornados. Record producer Joe Meek composed, produced, and named the track after the satellite. The song then made history as the first single by a British group to top the US charts.
7 Which American author is mentioned in the Beatles song “I am the Walrus”?
A Edgar Allan Poe. The line “Man, you should have seen them kicking Edgar Allan Poe” appears in the lyrics. Although Poe’s works featured animals, none involved a walrus, adding to the song’s enigmatic nature.
8 In the Queen song Killer Queen, where does she keep her Moët et Chandon?
A In her pretty cabinet. It reached number two in the UK Singles Chart and became their first US hit, reaching number twelve on the Billboard Hot 100.
9 Who partners with Neil Tennant in the Pet Shop Boys?
A Chris Lowe – the Pet Shop Boys formed in 1981.
10 Who was the lead singer with the 1980s new wave band Spandau Ballet?
A Tony Hadley. He was a key part of the band’s sound and rose to fame with hits like “True” and “Gold”.