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Song Lyrics Audience

Description: Test your knowledge of song lyrics and their audience.
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Which song by The Beatles was inspired by a painting by Pablo Picasso?

  1. Strawberry Fields Forever

  2. Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds

  3. A Day in the Life

  4. Eleanor Rigby


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The song was inspired by a painting by John Lennon's son, Julian, called "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds".

Which Bob Dylan song became an anthem for the civil rights movement?

  1. Blowin' in the Wind

  2. The Times They Are A-Changin'

  3. Like a Rolling Stone

  4. Mr. Tambourine Man


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The song's lyrics, which call for peace and understanding, resonated with many people during the civil rights movement.

Which song by Queen was written as a tribute to Freddie Mercury's cat?

  1. Bohemian Rhapsody

  2. Another One Bites the Dust

  3. We Will Rock You

  4. Crazy Little Thing Called Love


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The song was written by Mercury in 1982 and was released on the album "Hot Space".

Which song by The Rolling Stones was inspired by a novel by William S. Burroughs?

  1. (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction

  2. Paint It Black

  3. Sympathy for the Devil

  4. Gimme Shelter


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The song was inspired by Burroughs' novel "The Naked Lunch" and was released on the album "Beggars Banquet" in 1968.

Which song by Bruce Springsteen was written as a tribute to his hometown of Freehold, New Jersey?

  1. Born to Run

  2. Thunder Road

  3. Dancing in the Dark

  4. Glory Days


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The song was released on the album "Born to Run" in 1975 and became one of Springsteen's most popular songs.

Which song by Michael Jackson was written as a tribute to his pet chimpanzee, Bubbles?

  1. Thriller

  2. Billie Jean

  3. Man in the Mirror

  4. Smooth Criminal


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The song was released on the album "Dangerous" in 1991 and was written by Jackson and Siedah Garrett.

Which song by Madonna was inspired by a painting by Frida Kahlo?

  1. Like a Virgin

  2. Material Girl

  3. La Isla Bonita

  4. Like a Prayer


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The song was inspired by Kahlo's painting "The Two Fridas" and was released on the album "Like a Prayer" in 1989.

Which song by Prince was written as a tribute to his hometown of Minneapolis, Minnesota?

  1. Purple Rain

  2. When Doves Cry

  3. Let's Go Crazy

  4. 1999


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The song was released on the album "Purple Rain" in 1984 and became one of Prince's most popular songs.

Which song by David Bowie was inspired by a novel by Anthony Burgess?

  1. Space Oddity

  2. Ziggy Stardust

  3. Rebel Rebel

  4. Heroes


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The song was inspired by Burgess' novel "A Clockwork Orange" and was released on the album "David Bowie" in 1969.

Which song by The Who was written as a tribute to the British mod subculture?

  1. My Generation

  2. Who Are You

  3. Baba O'Riley

  4. Won't Get Fooled Again


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The song was released on the album "My Generation" in 1965 and became one of The Who's most popular songs.

Which song by The Clash was written as a protest against the British government's treatment of immigrants?

  1. London Calling

  2. Should I Stay or Should I Go

  3. Rock the Casbah

  4. Train in Vain


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The song was released on the album "London Calling" in 1979 and became one of The Clash's most popular songs.

Which song by The Cure was written as a tribute to the band's fans?

  1. Boys Don't Cry

  2. Just Like Heaven

  3. Lullaby

  4. Friday I'm in Love


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The song was released on the album "Disintegration" in 1989 and became one of The Cure's most popular songs.

Which song by Nirvana was written as a tribute to the band's friend, Kurt Cobain?

  1. Smells Like Teen Spirit

  2. Come As You Are

  3. Lithium

  4. In Bloom


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The song was released on the album "Nevermind" in 1991 and became one of Nirvana's most popular songs.

Which song by Radiohead was written as a tribute to the band's hometown of Oxford, England?

  1. Creep

  2. Karma Police

  3. Paranoid Android

  4. Street Spirit (Fade Out)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The song was released on the album "The Bends" in 1995 and became one of Radiohead's most popular songs.

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