Chart-topping Covers

Description: Test your knowledge of chart-topping covers, where artists have taken existing songs and made them their own.
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Which artist's cover of "I Will Survive" reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1979?

  1. Gloria Gaynor

  2. Diana Ross

  3. Donna Summer

  4. Chaka Khan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gloria Gaynor's disco anthem "I Will Survive" topped the charts in 1979, becoming a symbol of female empowerment.

Who had a hit with their cover of "Hurt" in 2002?

  1. Johnny Cash

  2. Nine Inch Nails

  3. Miley Cyrus

  4. Disturbed


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Johnny Cash's cover of Nine Inch Nails' "Hurt" was a powerful and emotional rendition that resonated with audiences.

Which artist's version of "All Along the Watchtower" was a hit in 1968?

  1. Jimi Hendrix

  2. Bob Dylan

  3. The Byrds

  4. Santana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jimi Hendrix's psychedelic interpretation of Bob Dylan's "All Along the Watchtower" became a classic rock anthem.

Who had a chart-topping hit with their cover of "Smooth Criminal" in 2006?

  1. Alien Ant Farm

  2. Michael Jackson

  3. Madonna

  4. Britney Spears


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Alien Ant Farm's cover of Michael Jackson's "Smooth Criminal" was a unique and energetic take on the pop classic.

Which artist's version of "The Sound of Silence" reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1965?

  1. Simon & Garfunkel

  2. Disturbed

  3. The Everly Brothers

  4. The Mamas & the Papas


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Simon & Garfunkel's haunting rendition of "The Sound of Silence" became a folk-rock anthem and a symbol of the 1960s counterculture.

Who had a hit with their cover of "I Say a Little Prayer" in 1968?

  1. Aretha Franklin

  2. Dionne Warwick

  3. Dusty Springfield

  4. The Supremes


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aretha Franklin's soulful cover of Dionne Warwick's "I Say a Little Prayer" showcased her powerful vocals and became a signature song.

Which artist's version of "Hallelujah" was a hit in 1994?

  1. Leonard Cohen

  2. Jeff Buckley

  3. John Cale

  4. Rufus Wainwright


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Jeff Buckley's haunting and emotional cover of Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah" became a critical and commercial success.

Who had a chart-topping hit with their cover of "Stand by Me" in 1985?

  1. Ben E. King

  2. John Lennon

  3. Bruce Springsteen

  4. U2


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ben E. King's original version of "Stand by Me" was released in 1961, but it was his 1985 re-recording that topped the charts.

Which artist's cover of "Respect" was a hit in 1967?

  1. Aretha Franklin

  2. Otis Redding

  3. James Brown

  4. Wilson Pickett


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aretha Franklin's powerful and iconic cover of Otis Redding's "Respect" became a feminist anthem and a signature song for the Queen of Soul.

Who had a hit with their cover of "Yesterday" in 1965?

  1. The Beatles

  2. Frank Sinatra

  3. Elvis Presley

  4. Ray Charles


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Frank Sinatra's swinging rendition of The Beatles' "Yesterday" was a commercial success and showcased his versatility as a singer.

Which artist's cover of "Like a Virgin" was a hit in 1984?

  1. Madonna

  2. Cyndi Lauper

  3. Prince

  4. Michael Jackson


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Madonna's provocative and iconic performance of "Like a Virgin" at the 1984 MTV Video Music Awards cemented her status as a pop icon.

Who had a chart-topping hit with their cover of "I Will Always Love You" in 1992?

  1. Whitney Houston

  2. Dolly Parton

  3. Kenny Rogers

  4. Reba McEntire


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Whitney Houston's powerful and emotional rendition of Dolly Parton's "I Will Always Love You" became one of the best-selling singles of all time.

Which artist's cover of "Bohemian Rhapsody" was a hit in 2001?

  1. Queen

  2. Wayne's World

  3. The Muppets

  4. Panic! at the Disco


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The "Bohemian Rhapsody" scene in the 1992 comedy film "Wayne's World" became a cultural phenomenon and helped introduce the song to a new generation of fans.

Who had a hit with their cover of "Africa" in 2018?

  1. Toto

  2. Weezer

  3. The Lumineers

  4. Twenty One Pilots


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Weezer's cover of Toto's "Africa" became a viral hit and helped introduce the song to a new generation of listeners.

Which artist's cover of "Dancing Queen" was a hit in 2021?

  1. ABBA

  2. Miley Cyrus

  3. Dua Lipa

  4. Taylor Swift


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

ABBA's "Dancing Queen" was re-released in 2021 as part of the soundtrack for the film "Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again" and became a hit once again.

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