Thanks to TV, movies and dj's who just can't let go, some songs have gained another life. Some where popular the first time round, but many were not given the love they get now from main stream society when they were first released.
Blast from the Past: Music Quiz
Do you think you know your music? Test your knowledge with our quiz featuring iconic songs that have made a comeback thanks to movies, TV shows, and advertisements. From classic hits to hidden gems, see how many you can identify!
- 10 challenging questions
- Multiple choice format
- Great for music lovers of all ages
Who sang "Blister In The Sun"
The Violent Femmes
Devo
The Pixies
Talking Heads
The song "Don't Stop Believing" by Journey reached what positions in the Australian music charts (Kent Music Report) in 1981/82?
100
1
91
42
83
11
Who sang "Streets Of Your Town" ... Heard in many TV ads.
The Go Betweens
Ganggajang
The Fish John West Rejected
Redgum
Re-arranged, but still recognisable ... Which 'Ramones' song is often heard in TV ads.
Blitzkreg Bop
I Wanna Be Sedated
Sheena Was A Punk Rocker
The KKK Took My Baby Away
K Mart gave which New Zealand bands 80's hit "Counting The Beat" a flogging?
The Swingers
Dragon
Dave Dobbin and Herbs
Super Groove
Who sang "I Like To Move It"? - Think the movie Madagascar.
Reel 2 Reel
2 Unlimited
2 Live Crew
Soul II Soul
A TV ad uses the song "It's Oh So Quiet" which sounded like it was the Bjork version. Who sang the original version of "It's Oh So Quiet"? (Hint: in the 1950's)
Betty Hutton
Carmen Miranda
June Christy
Dodie Stevens
Here's an easy one ... Who sang "Tiny Dancer"?
Elton John
David Bowie
Jimmy Sommerville
Tom Jones
Coke have a TV ad with a song (I have loved for many many years) called "Nobody But Me"?
The Human Beinz
The Monkees
The Easy Beats
Manfred Mann
I feel another easy one is in order ... Which band has sung the most well known version of the song "Unchained Melody"?
The Righteous Brothers
The Beach Boys
Simon and Garfunkle
Louis Armstrong
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