Pop
What is "Uptown Funk?"
The Beatles' first big hit overseas, in the United States of America.
What is "I Want to Hold Your Hand?"
Finish the lyrics from Kendrick Lamar (bonus points if you can name the song title):
"Be humble, sit down/
Be humble, sit down/
Be humble, sit down..."
Answer: "...Be humble, sit down" ("HUMBLE")
A jukebox musical, later adapted into a movie starring Meryl Streep, that exclusively features music written by Scandinavian pop group ABBA.
What is Mamma Mia!
The band Michael Jackson sang in before he went solo.
What is The Jackson 5?
Olivia Rodrigo's third studio album, released earlier this year.
What is You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So In Love?
The year in which Prince's album Purple Rain was released.
What is 1984?
Finish the lyrics from Bruno Mars (bonus points if you can name the song title):
"Today I don’t feel..."
Answer:
"...Like doing anything." ("The Lazy Song")
The actress who won Best Actress at the 2004 Tony Awards for her role in Wicked.
Who is Idina Menzel?
The artist who sings "Trendsetter."
Who is Connor Price?
Justin Bieber's most popular song.
What is "Sorry?"
A lyricist who has written for and collaborated with Elton John from 1967 to present day.
Who is Bernie Taupin?
Finish the lyrics from Katy Perry (bonus points if you can name the song title):
"You held me down, but I got up/
Get ready ‘cause I’ve had enough..."
"...I see it all, I see it now" ("Roar")
Lin Manuel Miranda's 2008 debut musical on Broadway (hint: this was BEFORE Hamilton).
What is In the Heights?
The movie for which Whitney Houston recorded her famous cover of "I Will Always Love You."
The Bodyguard
The 2000s show that starred Miley Cyrus.
What is Hannah Montana?
A musician, famous for "Roll Over, Beethoven," and "Johnny B. Goode," also known as the 'Father of Rock and Roll."
Who is Chuck Berry?
Finish the lyrics from Maroon 5 (bonus points if you can name the song title):
"Where have the times gone/
Baby, it's all wrong..."
"...Where are the plans we made for two?" ("Payphone")
The famous musical adapted from the classic 19th Century novel of the same name, written by Victor Hugo.
What is Les Misérables?
A classical composer whom former president Thomas Jefferson met during his time in Paris (from 1784-1784). (Reportedly, Jefferson found this person "socially uncouth and frivolous.")
Who was Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart?
The names of Taylor Swift's 12 studio albums.
(Half points if you can name six or more)
What are Debut/Taylor Swift, Fearless, Speak Now, Red, 1989, Reputation, Lover, Folklore, Evermore, Midnights, The Tortured Poets Department, and The Life of a Showgirl?
Michael Jackson's four brothers, whom he originally performed alongside in The Jackson Five.
(Bonus points if you can name the youngest member who joined later).
Who were Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, and Marlon Jackson?
(Who was Randy Jackson?)
Fill in the blanks from this Aerosmith song (bonus if you can name the title):
"Oh, sing with me, sing for the year/
____________________________/
Sing it with me, if it's just for today/
____________________________"
Answer:
"Oh, sing with me, sing for the year/
Sing for the laughter, and sing for the tear/
Sing it with me, if it's just for today/
Maybe tomorrow, the good Lord will take you away." ("Dream On")
The opening number of "Little Shop of Horrors" that begins with the lyrics, "Alarm goes off at seven/And you start uptown."
What is "Skid Row (Downtown)?
The first Black artist to have a number one country record, known for singles such as, "Kiss an Angel Good Mornin'," "All I Have to Offer You is Me," and "Crystal Chandeliers."
Who was Charley Pride?