Movie/TV
Name the Artist/Band
Lyrics
Behind the Music
One-Hit Wonders
Misc.
100

This movie follows the story of a grumpy ogre whose swamp gets stolen from him by fairytale creatures. This popular SmashMouth song is played in the opening scene.

What is All Star?

100

This singer was known as the "King of Pop." Most memorable songs include "Thriller" and "Billie Jean"

Who is Michael Jackson?

100

This song has the lyrics:

Don't show up, don't come out
Don't start caring about me now
Walk away, you know how
Don't start caring about me now

What is Don't Start Now by Dua Lipa?

100

She was the very first American Idol winner.

Who is Kelly Clarkson?

100

This group had the famous single "Who Let the Dogs Out"

Who are the Baha Men?

100

Of the three hits: “I Will Always Love You,” “I Would Do Anything for Love (But I Won’t Do That),” or “Where Is the Love?” Name the song that did NOT appear in the 90s.

What is "Where is the Love?"

200

This heartbreaking song by Céline Dion was written and recorded specifically for the movie Titanic (1997).

What is My Heart Will Go On?

200

This singer wrote the song "Watermelon Sugar"

Harry Styles

200

Finish the lyric.

"Stop, wait a minute. Fill my cup put some liquor in it. Take a sip, sign a check. Julio! Get the stretch! Ride to Harlem, Hollywood, Jackson, Mississippi..."

What is, "If we show up, we gon' show out. Smoother than a fresh jar o' Skippy!"

200

This comedian musician is greatly known for making parody versions of many famous artist's songs with some best known ones being "Fat" (Parody of "Bad" by Michael Jackson") and "Amish Paradise" (Parody of "Gangsta Paradise" by Coolio)

Who is Weird Al?

200

This 1999 song samples a famous film score and features the line "A little bit of Monica in my life." 

What is Mambo #5?

200

This decade saw the Beatles score hits with songs like "She Loves You," "Can't Buy Me Love" and "Hey Jude"

What were the 1960s?

300

This 1980s pop anthem was sung by Whitney Houston in the romantic drama The Bodyguard (1992).

What is "I Will Always Love You"

300

Originating from a background in acting, the star of hit show "Community" also leads a second successful career as rapper with modern hits such as "This Is America" and "Redbone"


Childish Gambino/ Donald Glover

300

Finish the lyric.

"Yeah, I'm out that Brooklyn, now I'm down in Tribeca
Right next to De Niro, but I'll be hood forever..."

What is, "I'm the new Sinatra, and since I made it here
I can make it anywhere, yeah, they love me everywhere
I used to cop in Harlem, hola, my Dominicanos (Dímelo!)
Right there up on Broadway, brought me back to that McDonald's"

300

This late-great rapper is not only famous for his hit song "Just A Friend" but also had his own special segments in the show "Yo Gabba Gabba" where he teaches you a new beat for the day to beatbox.









WE WILL ROCK YOU AND WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS

 Who is Biz Markie?

300

This artist sings the song "Tubthumping"

Who is Chumbawamba?

300

This band sang the lyrics “We come from the land of the ice and snow, from the midnight sun where the hot springs flow.”

Who is Led Zeppelin?

400

This iconic song from the 1989 coming-of-age film features a scene with the main character using a boombox to serenade his love interest outside her window. Name the song.

What is "In Your Eyes" by Peter Gabriel

400

This Canadian singer was discovered by Scooter Braun off of YouTube. First top song was "Baby."

Who is Justin Bieber?

400

Finish this lyric.

"Now, do you believe in rock 'n' roll?
Can music save your mortal soul...?"

What is, "And can you teach me how to dance real slow? Well, I know that you're in love with him 'cause I saw you dancin' in the gym..."

400

The iconic band Nirvana almost had a completely different name. Name this initial choice.

What is Fecal Matter?

400

"What is love? Baby don't hurt me, no more"  This iconic line comes from a 1993 dance song.  Name the one-hit wonder artist.

Who is Haddaway?

400

Simon and Garfunkel topped the charts at the very beginning of the 70s with which song, whose lyrics include “When you’re weary, feeling small, when tears are in your eyes I will dry them all?”

What is "Bridge Over Troubled Water?"

500

Name the TV Show from its theme song.

What is Succession?

500

This band's name comes from a Muddy Waters song. They originally called themselves Little Boy Blue & the Blue Boys before changing their name in 1962. They have since sold more than 250 million records.

Who are The Rolling Stones?

500

Complete this lyric:

"Let's go back, let's go back
Let's go way on, way back when
I didn't even know you..."

What is, "You couldn't have been too much more than ten (just a child)
I ain't no psychiatrist, I ain't no doctor with degrees
But, it don't take too much high IQ's
To see what you're doing to me"

500

The iconic sample used in Vanilla Ice's "Ice Ice Baby" sparked a legal battle.  Name the artist that Vanilla Ice claimed he got permission from to use the sample, but later turned out to be false.

Who is Queen and/or David Bowie (Under Pressure)

500

This 1978 disco hit features a distinctive cowbell rhythm and the lyrics "Le Freak, c'est chic." Name the one-hit wonder artist who brought disco fever to this song.

Who is Chic?

500

For decades, conductor Georg Solti held the record for most Grammy wins, but this singer finally overtook him in 2023, having notched up a whopping 32 trophies.

Who is Beyonce?

600


What is Lion King?

600

Before adopting the stage name Elton John, this was his birth name.

Reginald Kenneth Dwight

600

Finish the lyric.

""Well, maybe we got lost in translation, maybe I asked for too much..."

What is,
"But maybe this thing was a masterpiece 'til you tore it all up
Runnin' scared, I was there
I remember it all too well
And you call me up again just to break me like a promise
So casually cruel in the name of bein' honest
I'm a crumpled-up piece of paper lyin' here
'Cause I remember it all, all, all"

600
She was the first woman ever inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Who is Aretha Franklin?

600

This 1985 song features a catchy keyboard riff and the unforgettable line "Everybody dance now!"  Name the one-hit wonder artist behind this dance floor anthem.

Who is C+C Music Factory?

600

Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy are all prominent musicians from this country.

What is Nigeria?

700

This instrumental score by John Williams is the iconic theme music for the Indiana Jones franchise.

What is Raiders March?

700

This alternative rock band was formed in 1995 by drummer Dave Grohl after the departure of the legendary band Nirvana, and they still go on tour around the world and create new music to this day.

Who are the Foo Fighters?

700

Finish the lyric.

"Something in your eyes is making such a fool of me
When you hold me in your arms, you love me 'til I just can't see..."

What is, 

"But then you let me down
When I look around
Baby, you just can't be found
Stop driving me away
I just wanna stay
There's something I just got to say"

700

This is the only country artist to have a Top 20 hit on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart for six straight decades.

Who is Dolly Parton?

700

We’ve all danced the “Macarena,” but this band was behind the long-lived song.

Los del Rio

700

During the 1985 Live Aid concert, this musician performed in both the U.S. and London.

Who is Phil Collins?