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Songwriters: The Unsung Heroes of Music

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Which legendary songwriting duo wrote hits for Elvis Presley, including 'Jailhouse Rock' and 'Love Me Tender'?

  1. Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller

  2. Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman

  3. Leiber and Stoller

  4. Pomus and Shuman


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller were the songwriting duo behind many of Elvis Presley's biggest hits, including 'Jailhouse Rock' and 'Love Me Tender'.

Who wrote the classic song 'Yesterday' for The Beatles?

  1. John Lennon

  2. Paul McCartney

  3. George Harrison

  4. Ringo Starr


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Paul McCartney wrote the classic song 'Yesterday' for The Beatles.

Which songwriting team penned the iconic 'Bridge Over Troubled Water' for Simon & Garfunkel?

  1. Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel

  2. Carole King and Gerry Goffin

  3. Burt Bacharach and Hal David

  4. John Lennon and Paul McCartney


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel wrote the iconic 'Bridge Over Troubled Water' for Simon & Garfunkel.

Who wrote the timeless 'What a Wonderful World' popularized by Louis Armstrong?

  1. George David Weiss and Bob Thiele

  2. Hoagy Carmichael and Stuart Gorrell

  3. Cole Porter and Irving Berlin

  4. Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

George David Weiss and Bob Thiele wrote the timeless 'What a Wonderful World' popularized by Louis Armstrong.

Which songwriting duo created the hit 'I Will Survive' for Gloria Gaynor?

  1. Freddie Perren and Dino Fekaris

  2. Barry Gibb and Robin Gibb

  3. Elton John and Bernie Taupin

  4. David Bowie and Brian Eno


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Freddie Perren and Dino Fekaris created the hit 'I Will Survive' for Gloria Gaynor.

Who wrote the iconic 'Imagine' for John Lennon?

  1. John Lennon

  2. Paul McCartney

  3. George Harrison

  4. Ringo Starr


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

John Lennon wrote the iconic 'Imagine' for himself.

Which songwriting team penned the classic 'Dancing Queen' for ABBA?

  1. Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus

  2. Stig Anderson and Russ Ballard

  3. Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber

  4. Elton John and Bernie Taupin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus penned the classic 'Dancing Queen' for ABBA.

Who wrote the hit 'Billie Jean' for Michael Jackson?

  1. Michael Jackson

  2. Quincy Jones

  3. Rod Temperton

  4. Steve Porcaro


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Michael Jackson wrote the hit 'Billie Jean' for himself.

Which songwriting duo created the iconic 'Like a Virgin' for Madonna?

  1. Billy Steinberg and Tom Kelly

  2. Madonna and Patrick Leonard

  3. Prince and Sheena Easton

  4. Cyndi Lauper and Rob Hyman


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Billy Steinberg and Tom Kelly created the iconic 'Like a Virgin' for Madonna.

Who wrote the classic 'Smooth Criminal' for Michael Jackson?

  1. Michael Jackson

  2. Quincy Jones

  3. Rod Temperton

  4. Teddy Riley


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Michael Jackson wrote the classic 'Smooth Criminal' for himself.

Which songwriting team penned the hit 'I Want to Know What Love Is' for Foreigner?

  1. Mick Jones and Lou Gramm

  2. Tom Kelly and Billy Steinberg

  3. Diane Warren and Desmond Child

  4. David Foster and Linda Thompson


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mick Jones and Lou Gramm penned the hit 'I Want to Know What Love Is' for Foreigner.

Who wrote the iconic 'Purple Rain' for Prince?

  1. Prince

  2. Wendy Melvoin

  3. Lisa Coleman

  4. Matt Fink


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Prince wrote the iconic 'Purple Rain' for himself.

Which songwriting team created the hit 'Every Breath You Take' for The Police?

  1. Sting and Andy Summers

  2. Sting and Stewart Copeland

  3. Sting and Dominic Miller

  4. Sting and Branford Marsalis


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sting and Andy Summers created the hit 'Every Breath You Take' for The Police.

Who wrote the classic 'Like a Prayer' for Madonna?

  1. Madonna and Patrick Leonard

  2. Madonna and Prince

  3. Madonna and Shep Pettibone

  4. Madonna and Nile Rodgers


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Madonna and Patrick Leonard wrote the classic 'Like a Prayer' for Madonna.

Which songwriting team penned the hit 'I Will Always Love You' for Whitney Houston?

  1. Dolly Parton

  2. Linda Thompson

  3. Diane Warren

  4. David Foster


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dolly Parton wrote the hit 'I Will Always Love You' for Whitney Houston.

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