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music	What Canadian band had a top ten hit in the US in 1971 with the sappy sweet love long Stay Awhile?	[ "The Bells", "April Wine", "Ian Sylvia", "The Poppy Family" ]	The Bells
music	What Toronto band had hits in the US with One Fine Morning and Sunny Days.	[ "Mashmakan", "Chiliwack", "April Wine", "Lighthouse" ]	Lighthouse
music	Which of the following Canadian bands of the early 70s failed to crack the US top 10?	[ "Edward Bear", "Jericho", "5 Man Electrical Band", "The Stampeders" ]	Jericho
music	This Montreal band, one of the biggest in Canada in the 70s, had three hits in the US, including Could Have Been a Lady.	[ "April Wine", "Edward Bear", "5 Man Electrical Band", "Lighthouse" ]	April Wine
music	This Canadian Duo had a couple of US hits. One of the members went on to have a number one song in the US in 1974, after the duo, who were married, split up.	[ "Ian Sylvia", "Barenaked Ladies", "The Poppy Family", "The Bells" ]	The Poppy Family
music	Mother Maybelle was the mother of country singer Kitty Wells.	[ "True", "False" ]	False
music	Which of the following songs was not written by Cindy Walker?	[ "El Paso - Marty Robbins", "Bubbles In My Beer - Bob Wills", "Dream Baby - Roy Orbison", "Flyin South - Hank Locklin" ]	El Paso - Marty Robbins
music	Born Frances Rose Shore, this singer became known as Dinah, which was the title of a song she sang on Nashville radio, while she was a college student at Vanderbilt University.	[ "True", "False" ]	True
music	Texas Ruby once cussed out this future president who was working as a disc jockey at WHO, Des Moines.	[ "Ronald Reagan", "Gerald Ford", "Richard Nixon", "Harry Truman" ]	Ronald Reagan
music	Singer Jean Shepard was 8 months pregnant with her second son, when her husband Cowboy Copas crashed in the 1963 plane crash that killed Patsy Cline and Hawkshaw Hopkins.	[ "False", "True" ]	False
music	Skeeter Davis was suspended from the Grand Old Opry for supporting what?	[ "Legalizing Marijuana", "The Vietnam War", "Abortion", "Jesus Freak Hippies" ]	Jesus Freak Hippies
music	Audrey Williams, wife of legendary Hank Williams, was a member of an all-girl band called the Cold, Cold Hearts.	[ "True", "False" ]	True
music	Stranger in Paradise is the love theme sung by a young prince in which musical?	[ "Kismet", "Nine", "Beauty and the Beast", "Miss Saigon" ]	Kismet
music	Hans Zimmer wrote the beautiful love theme Can You Feel the Love Tonight? for which Broadway/Hollywood musical?	[ "Beauty and the Beast", "The Music Man", "The Lion King", "Wicked" ]	The Lion King
music	There is Nothin Like a Dame is a rousing number from which Rogers and Hammerstein show?	[ "A Chorus Line", "Damn Yankees", "Big River", "South Pacific" ]	South Pacific
music	In this show, the character named Sportin Life sings Theres a Boat That Leavin Soon for New York as he tries to tempt the female lead away from her true love.	[ "Porgy and Bess", "Chicago", "New York, New York", "On the Town" ]	Porgy and Bess
music	Why Do I Love You? is a love theme from which show?	[ "Showboat", "South Pacific", "The Music Man", "La Cage aux Folles" ]	Showboat
music	Tony senses that Somethingâs Coming to change his life in which Bernstein, Sohdheim, and Robbins musical collaboration?	[ "West Side Story", "Wicked", "Me and Juliet", "Carousel" ]	West Side Story
music	In which show does a manager try to encourage his men with the song You Gotta Have Heart?	[ "Damn Yankees", "Oliver", "The Pajama Game", "Annie Get Your Gun" ]	Damn Yankees
music	Everything Coming Up Roses is from which Herman show starring Ethel Merman?	[ "Gypsy: A Musical Fable", "Mack and Mabel", "Big River", "Mame" ]	Gypsy: A Musical Fable
music	The tune Its Today had several different versions before it ended up as the opening number of which 60âs hit show?	[ "Mame", "Hello Dolly", "Fosse", "Gypsy" ]	Mame
music	The song River in the Rain is sung as a duet in which Roger Miller hit show?	[ "Big River", "Life on the Mississippi", "Showboat", "The Boy Friend" ]	Big River
music	Elton John was born March 25, 1947. What was the name given to him by his parents?	[ "Elton Moberly John", "Reginald Johnathon Dwight", "Jonathon Elton Dwight", "Reginald Kenneth Dwight" ]	Reginald Kenneth Dwight
music	What was the name of Elton Johns debut album?	[ "Elton John", "Tiny Dancer", "Skyline Pigeon", "Empty Sky" ]	Empty Sky
music	What was the name of the lyricist who wrote many songs with Elton John?	[ "Bernie Taupin", "Neil Sedaka", "John Denver", "George Smith" ]	Bernie Taupin
music	The lyrics to The Lion Kings theme song Can You Feel The Love Tonight was written by Elton John.	[ "False", "True" ]	False
music	Elton John is 55 tall.	[ "False", "True" ]	False
music	Elton John was married for a short time in 1984. What was the name of his spouse?	[ "Jennifer Rush", "CoCo Percussion", "Renate Blauel", "KiKi Dee" ]	Renate Blauel
music	Elton John legally changed his name to Elton Hercules John in 1962, taking the middle name of the popular mythological hero.	[ "True", "False" ]	False
music	What song, originally recorded by Elton John, was performed by Ewan McGreggor in Moulin Rouge?	[ "Tiny Dancer", "Your Song", "Someone Saved My Life Tonight", "Roxanne" ]	Your Song
music	In the Broadway musical Rent, which two characters meet for the first time, while singing the song, Light My Candle?	[ "Mark and Mimi", "Mark and Angel", "Mimi and Roger", "Joanne and Roger" ]	Mimi and Roger
music	What was the name of Rogers girlfriend, who committed suicide in the Broadway musical Rent?	[ "Annie", "Amanda", "April", "Amy" ]	April
music	In the Broadway musical Rent, Mark, played by Anothony Rapp, starts working at which news company?	[ "News Right Now", "News Now", "Buzz Line", "Talk Line" ]	Buzz Line
music	In the rock musical Rent, Joanne leaves Maureen because she feels Maureen flirts around with other people.	[ "True", "False" ]	True
music	In the musical Rent, who was Maureen dating, before she started dating Joanne?	[ "Mimi", "Mark", "Collins", "Roger" ]	Mark
music	Mark, a character from the musical Rent quit his job to finish his own movie.	[ "False", "True" ]	True
music	Which of these artists sings the song As the Crow Flies?	[ "Eric Church", "Keith Anderson", "Jake Owen", "Gary Allan" ]	Gary Allan
music	Chris Cagle performed the song Chicks Dig It.	[ "False", "True" ]	True
music	Who sings the 1983 song Swingin ?	[ "Merle Haggard", "Allan Jackson", "Willie Nelson", "John Anderson" ]	John Anderson
music	Who performed the 1995 song The Keeper of the Stars?	[ "Tracy Byrd", "Vine Gill", "Clint Black", "George Strait" ]	Tracy Byrd
music	This artist performed That Aint My Truck in 1995.	[ "Tracy Byrd", "Toby Keith", "Rhett Akins", "Trace Adkins" ]	Rhett Akins
music	Who performed the song Drinkin My Baby Goodbye?	[ "Charlie Daniels Band", "Merle Haggard", "Willie Nelson", "Alabama" ]	Charlie Daniels Band
music	Forrest Gumps speed impressed legendary coach Bear Bryant. When Forrest takes the field for the University of Alabama, he runs onto the field as Duane Eddys instrumental Rebel Rouser is playing. What word is used to describe the unique sound of Eddys guitar?	[ "Twangy", "Boogie", "Thumping", "Racing" ]	Twangy
music	The 1950s and early 1960s saw a rise of the protest song. According to Bob Dylans lyrics, where would you find the answer to How many roads must a man walk down before they call him a man?	[ "Under the Boardwalk", "Blowin in the Wind", "Down Mexico Way", "Never My Love" ]	Blowin in the Wind
music	Jeremiah was a bullfrog.	[ "s a good friend of mine.", "never understood a single word he said ", "t I helped him a-drink his wine.", "ngin.", "at was Jeremiah always singing?", "Cracklin Rosie", "Running on Empty", "For Whats Its Worth", "Joy to the World" ]	Joy to the World
music	Big wheels keep on turning	[ "rry me home to see my kin.", "nging songs about the southland.", " which song from the Forrest Gump soundtrack does a southern rock band warn Neil Young Southern man dont need him round anyhow?", "Devil Went Down to Georgia", "Sweet Home Alabama", "On the Road Again", "Southern Nights" ]	Sweet Home Alabama
music	Some folk are born made to wave the flag;	[ "h, their red, white and blue", "d when the band plays Hail to the Chief", "h they point the cannon at you. ", " aint me, it aint me.", "aint no senators son.", "e senators son in the lyric of the song Fortunate Son refers to Al Gore Jr.", "False", "True" ]	False
music	Stop, children, whats that sound?	[ "erybody look whats going down.", "ese are the lyrics used in the movie Forrest Gump to show the unrest in the US during the Vietnam War. In what Buffalo Springfield song did they declare, Something is happening here. What it is aint exactly clear.?", "For What Its Worth", "Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head",...	For What Its Worth
music	According to Scott McKenzies song, if youre going to San Francisco what fashion accessory should you always wear?	[ "finest silver from the north of Spain", "blue denim and motorcycle boots", "flowers in your hair", "embroidered jeans" ]	flowers in your hair
music	Who performed the song Black Velvet in 1989?	[ "Joan Jett", "Alannah Myles", "Reba MacEntire", "Terri Flare" ]	Alannah Myles
music	Which country artist performed the song Like Red on a Rose in 2006?	[ "Vince Gill", "Keith Urban", "Alan Jackson", "Clint Black" ]	Alan Jackson
music	Who originally released the song Blue Monday in 1983?	[ "Ricky Prostel", "New Order", "Duran Duran", "Prince" ]	New Order
music	Which of these bands released the song White Lightning in 1992?	[ "Gun N Roses", "Def Leppard", "Tesla", "Whitesnake" ]	Def Leppard
music	The band Fleetwood Mac performed the song Gold Dust Woman in 1977.	[ "True", "False" ]	True
music	What colorful band performed the song Weve Got Tonight in 1978?	[ "Jackson Browne", "Bob Segar and the Silver Bullet Band", "Deep Purple", "Cream" ]	Bob Segar and the Silver Bullet Band
music	What country artist performed the song Red Lips, Blue Eyes, Little White Lies in 1998?	[ "Tracy Byrd", "Mark Chesnut", "Gary Allan", "Toby Keith" ]	Gary Allan
music	Jimi Hendrix performed the song Red House.	[ "False", "True" ]	True
music	This late singer had a mammoth hit with Ring of Fire in the 1960s.	[ "Ricky Nelson", "Tyrone Shoelaces", "Johnny Cash", "Elvis Presley" ]	Johnny Cash
music	This singer from New Jersey had a big hit song in 1985 with Im on Fire.	[ "Bruce Springsteen", "Jon Bon Jovi", "Billy Joel", "Harry Chapin" ]	Bruce Springsteen
music	Pat Benatar had a fairly big hit song with this hot record in 1983.	[ "Ice it Up", "Fire and Ice", "Ice is Nice", "Ice Ice Baby" ]	Fire and Ice
music	Ive seen fire and Ive seen rain. Ive seen sunny days that I thought would never end. Ive seen lonely times when I could not find a friend	[ "t I always thought that Id see you again are some of the words to this popular 1970 song. Who gave us this unforgettable classic?", "Rip Taylor", "James Taylor", "Johnny Taylor", "Livingston Taylor" ]	James Taylor
music	We all should know that The Doors had a classic hit called Light My Fire in 1967, but do we know who also had a top ten hit with a re-make of this classic song in 1968?	[ "Sam Sham The Pharaohs", "Harry Belafonte", "Jose Feliciano", "Freddie Prinze" ]	Jose Feliciano
music	We Didnt Start the Fire was a huge hit in 1989 for this legendary singer.	[ "Paul McCartney", "Phil Collins", "Bill Withers", "Billy Joel" ]	Billy Joel
music	Great Balls of Fire was a huge hit song for this singer in 1957.	[ "Ricky Nelson", "Jerry Lee Lewis", "Bobby Darin", "Chuck Berry" ]	Jerry Lee Lewis
music	Through the Fire was a hit song for this legendary RB diva in the 1980s.	[ "Mary J. Blige", "Whitney Houston", "Chaka Khan", "Gloria Gaynor" ]	Chaka Khan
music	This singer had a top ten hit in 1987 with Paper in Fire.	[ "John Mellencamp", "Paul Simon", "Huey Lewis", "Peter Gabriel" ]	John Mellencamp
music	What is the real first name of KISS lead guitarist Ace Frehley?	[ "Matthew", "Paul", "Luke", "Mark" ]	Paul
music	According to KISS song Dr. Love, what cure does Dr. Love have?	[ "The cure youre thinking of", "The cure for hangovers", "The cure for syphilis", "The cure for lovesickness" ]	The cure youre thinking of
music	In KISSâ song Shock Me what should the girl put on?	[ "Nothing but a smile", "Rubber gloves", "Catholic School Girl uniform", "Black Leather" ]	Black Leather
music	What is the girls name in KISS song, Hard Luck Woman?	[ "Rags", "Beth", "Brandy", "Cher" ]	Rags
music	According to KISS lead guitarist Ace Frehleys song, whats the only thing that keeps us together?	[ "Groupies", "Gorilla Snot", "Cold Gin", "Money" ]	Cold Gin
music	Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley played together in what New York band before they formed KISS?	[ "Unruly Boobie", "Crunchy in Milk", "Timmy and the Pine Box Boys", "Wicked Lester" ]	Wicked Lester
music	Which member of KISS wrote Hard Luck Woman?	[ "Paul Stanley", "Ace Frehley", "Peter Criss", "Gene Simmons" ]	Paul Stanley
music	Paul Stanley usually played lead guitar in KISS.	[ "False", "True" ]	False
music	What childrens voices are heard in KISS song God of Thunder?	[ "They were the sons of Gene Simmons", "No one knows, they were from the studio stock", "They were the sons of producer Bob Ezrin", "Harvey Stephens, a.k.a Damien Thorn in the original movie The Omen" ]	They were the sons of producer Bob Ezrin
music	How did Weird Al Yankovic get his start in the music business?	[ "He won a talent search at his local high school.", "His father was in the recording business.", "He sent his homemade tapes into Dr. Dementos nationally syndicated radio show.", "He performed on a public access talent show in his home town." ]	He sent his homemade tapes into Dr. Dementos nationally syndicated radio show.
music	What is Weird Als real name?	[ "Allen John Yankovic", "Albert Christopher Yankovic", "William Alan Yankovic", "Alfred Matthew Yankovic" ]	Alfred Matthew Yankovic
music	What instrument is Weird Alâ Yankovic famous for playing on his albums and videos?	[ "Harmonica", "Clarinet", "Accordion", "Kazoo" ]	Accordion
music	Weird Alâ Yankovics first hit recording My Bologna was a direct parody of what song?	[ "My Sharona", "My Sheroni", "My Life", "Oscar Mayer Theme Song" ]	My Sharona
music	What did Weird Alâ say was his reason for choosing architecture as a major in college?	[ "He would have something to fall back on if his music career didnt pan out.", "He liked playing with Lincoln Logs as a child.", "It was the first major listed in CalPolys catalog.", "He couldnt picture himself as a doctor or a lawyer." ]	It was the first major listed in CalPolys catalog.
music	In what year did Weird Al release his first album?	[ "1985", "1983", "1986", "1984" ]	1983
music	Which one of of these statements about Weird Al Yankovic is true?	[ "Weird Al became a vegetarian in 1992.", "Weird Al in not married.", "Weird Al has 2 children.", "Weird Al is dyslexic." ]	Weird Al became a vegetarian in 1992.
music	This group known for utilizing orchestra arrangements and odd instruments like the mellowtron released the psychedelic classics Ride My See-Saw and Tuesday Afternoon in 1968. The 30-second sound clip is their tribute to 60s counterculture icon and LSD promoter Timothy Leary called Legend of a Mind.	[ "The Blue Magoos", "The Moody Blues", "The Electric Prunes", "The Chocolate Watchband" ]	The Moody Blues
music	Psychedelic music was inspired by the mind-altering experiences brought on by certain drugs. The effect was certainly achieved by the Beatles in masterpieces such as Tomorrow Never Knows, Strawberry Fields Forever and Within You Without You. What Beatles album is the haunting George Harrison mind trip Blue Jay Way from?	[ "Rubber Soul", "Magical Mystery Tour", "Revolver", "Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band" ]	Magical Mystery Tour
music	In 1967 Pink Floyd released this psychedelic album featuring references to scarecrows, space, satanic cats, bicycles and hobbits. The sound clip is from the albums surrealistic fairy tale Matilda Mother.	[ "Obscured by Clouds", "Piper at the Gates of Dawn", "A Momentary Lapse of Reason", "Dark Side of the Moon" ]	Piper at the Gates of Dawn
music	This group is considered the grandaddy of all progressive rock bands. Their psychedelic anthem (sound clip) from their debut album certainly displays both psychedelic and prog rock tendencies, and was featured in the 2006 Oscar nominated film Children of Men.	[ "Yes", "Hawkwind", "King Crimson", "Gentle Giant" ]	King Crimson
music	In an attempt to outdo the Beatles Sgt. Pepper album this group released the particularly unsuccessful LP Their Satanic Majesties Request in 1967. The 3-D album cover features hidden images of the Fab Four and contains trippy psychedelic songs like 2000 Light Years from Home (sound clip).	[ "The Yardbirds", "The Animals", "The Who", "The Rolling Stones" ]	The Rolling Stones
music	This band would be among the first to pioneer the use of the moog synthesizer on their album Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn Jones Ltd (1967). Not even the Beatles had experimented with this revolutionary instrument yet. In fact, the vocalist on the highly psychedelic track Daily Nightly (sound clip) owned one of the first twenty synthesizers ever sold.	[ "The Incredible String Band", "The Cyrkle", "The Small Faces", "The Monkees" ]	The Monkees
music	The Small Faces were, second only to The Who, the worlds most successful mod band. The group would become increasingly psychedelic in sound, as demonstrated by this song which reached Billboard #16 (sound clip). It contains the lyrics: I feel inclined to blow my mind/ Get hung up feed the ducks with a bun	[ "Itchycoo Park", "Stoned Soul Picnic", "White Rabbit", "Atlantis" ]	Itchycoo Park
music	Certainly not as popular as it was in the late 60s, psychedelic music continues nonetheless. This group has released several successful psychedelic albums in the 21st century including: Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots (2002) and At War with the Mystics (2006). The song The W.A.N.D (sound clip) is from their 2006 Grammy Award-winning album.	[ "Dandy Warhols", "Flaming Lips", "Sonic Youth", "Beachwood Sparks" ]	Flaming Lips
music	In 1990, these two veteran singers had a smash hit song called All My Life.	[ "Peter Cetera Cher", "David Bowie Tiffany", "Linda Ronstadt Aaron Neville", "Luther Vandross Whitney Houston" ]	Linda Ronstadt Aaron Neville
music	I Wanna Be Rich was a huge hit song for this group in 1990.	[ "Tears for Fears", "Poison", "Calloway", "Midnight Oil" ]	Calloway
music	Who had a smash hit song in 1990 called Close to You?	[ "Maxi Priest", "Lenny Kravitz", "Romeo Blue", "Eddie Money" ]	Maxi Priest
music	What singer is responsible for supplying us with Here and Now, one of the biggest wedding songs of the 1990s?	[ "Teddy Pendergrass", "Luther Vandross", "Barry White", "Isaac Hayes" ]	Luther Vandross
music	What singer is responsible for giving us the 1990 hit song Black Velvet?	[ "Celine Dion", "Roxette", "Amanda Alexander", "Alannah Myles" ]	Alannah Myles
music	Which group had a hit top ten song in 1990 with Epic?	[ "B-52s", "Swing Out Sister", "4 Non Blondes", "Faith No More" ]	Faith No More
music	The song Unskinny Bop was a huge song in 1990 for this band.	[ "Poison", "Nelson", "Ratt", "Hanson" ]	Poison
music	Who sang the song Love Will Lead You Back, which was very popular in 1990?	[ "Whitney Houston", "Mariah Carey", "Taylor Dayne", "Jane Child" ]	Taylor Dayne
music	Who is responsible for giving us the song I Dont Have the Heart, which was popular in late 1990?	[ "Barry White", "James Ingram", "Isaac Hayes", "Luther Vandross" ]	James Ingram
music	What all female group had a hit song in 1990 with Hold On?	[ "T.L.C.", "S.W.V.", "En Vogue", "The Mary Jane Girls" ]	En Vogue

music

What Canadian band had a top ten hit in the US in 1971 with the sappy sweet love long Stay Awhile?

[ "The Bells", "April Wine", "Ian Sylvia", "The Poppy Family" ]

The Bells

music

What Toronto band had hits in the US with One Fine Morning and Sunny Days.

[ "Mashmakan", "Chiliwack", "April Wine", "Lighthouse" ]

Lighthouse

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Which of the following Canadian bands of the early 70s failed to crack the US top 10?

[ "Edward Bear", "Jericho", "5 Man Electrical Band", "The Stampeders" ]

Jericho

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This Montreal band, one of the biggest in Canada in the 70s, had three hits in the US, including Could Have Been a Lady.

[ "April Wine", "Edward Bear", "5 Man Electrical Band", "Lighthouse" ]

April Wine

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This Canadian Duo had a couple of US hits. One of the members went on to have a number one song in the US in 1974, after the duo, who were married, split up.

[ "Ian Sylvia", "Barenaked Ladies", "The Poppy Family", "The Bells" ]

The Poppy Family

music

Mother Maybelle was the mother of country singer Kitty Wells.

[ "True", "False" ]

False

music

Which of the following songs was not written by Cindy Walker?

[ "El Paso - Marty Robbins", "Bubbles In My Beer - Bob Wills", "Dream Baby - Roy Orbison", "Flyin South - Hank Locklin" ]

El Paso - Marty Robbins

music

Born Frances Rose Shore, this singer became known as Dinah, which was the title of a song she sang on Nashville radio, while she was a college student at Vanderbilt University.

[ "True", "False" ]

True

music

Texas Ruby once cussed out this future president who was working as a disc jockey at WHO, Des Moines.

[ "Ronald Reagan", "Gerald Ford", "Richard Nixon", "Harry Truman" ]

Ronald Reagan

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Singer Jean Shepard was 8 months pregnant with her second son, when her husband Cowboy Copas crashed in the 1963 plane crash that killed Patsy Cline and Hawkshaw Hopkins.

[ "False", "True" ]

False

music

Skeeter Davis was suspended from the Grand Old Opry for supporting what?

[ "Legalizing Marijuana", "The Vietnam War", "Abortion", "Jesus Freak Hippies" ]

Jesus Freak Hippies

music

Audrey Williams, wife of legendary Hank Williams, was a member of an all-girl band called the Cold, Cold Hearts.

[ "True", "False" ]

True

music

Stranger in Paradise is the love theme sung by a young prince in which musical?

[ "Kismet", "Nine", "Beauty and the Beast", "Miss Saigon" ]

Kismet

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Hans Zimmer wrote the beautiful love theme Can You Feel the Love Tonight? for which Broadway/Hollywood musical?

[ "Beauty and the Beast", "The Music Man", "The Lion King", "Wicked" ]

The Lion King

music

There is Nothin Like a Dame is a rousing number from which Rogers and Hammerstein show?

[ "A Chorus Line", "Damn Yankees", "Big River", "South Pacific" ]

South Pacific

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In this show, the character named Sportin Life sings Theres a Boat That Leavin Soon for New York as he tries to tempt the female lead away from her true love.

[ "Porgy and Bess", "Chicago", "New York, New York", "On the Town" ]

Porgy and Bess

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Why Do I Love You? is a love theme from which show?

[ "Showboat", "South Pacific", "The Music Man", "La Cage aux Folles" ]

Showboat

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Tony senses that Somethingâs Coming to change his life in which Bernstein, Sohdheim, and Robbins musical collaboration?

[ "West Side Story", "Wicked", "Me and Juliet", "Carousel" ]

West Side Story

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In which show does a manager try to encourage his men with the song You Gotta Have Heart?

[ "Damn Yankees", "Oliver", "The Pajama Game", "Annie Get Your Gun" ]

Damn Yankees

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Everything Coming Up Roses is from which Herman show starring Ethel Merman?

[ "Gypsy: A Musical Fable", "Mack and Mabel", "Big River", "Mame" ]

Gypsy: A Musical Fable

music

The tune Its Today had several different versions before it ended up as the opening number of which 60âs hit show?

[ "Mame", "Hello Dolly", "Fosse", "Gypsy" ]

Mame

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The song River in the Rain is sung as a duet in which Roger Miller hit show?

[ "Big River", "Life on the Mississippi", "Showboat", "The Boy Friend" ]

Big River

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Elton John was born March 25, 1947. What was the name given to him by his parents?

[ "Elton Moberly John", "Reginald Johnathon Dwight", "Jonathon Elton Dwight", "Reginald Kenneth Dwight" ]

Reginald Kenneth Dwight

music

What was the name of Elton Johns debut album?

[ "Elton John", "Tiny Dancer", "Skyline Pigeon", "Empty Sky" ]

Empty Sky

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What was the name of the lyricist who wrote many songs with Elton John?

[ "Bernie Taupin", "Neil Sedaka", "John Denver", "George Smith" ]

Bernie Taupin

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The lyrics to The Lion Kings theme song Can You Feel The Love Tonight was written by Elton John.

[ "False", "True" ]

False

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Elton John is 55 tall.

[ "False", "True" ]

False

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Elton John was married for a short time in 1984. What was the name of his spouse?

[ "Jennifer Rush", "CoCo Percussion", "Renate Blauel", "KiKi Dee" ]

Renate Blauel

music

Elton John legally changed his name to Elton Hercules John in 1962, taking the middle name of the popular mythological hero.

[ "True", "False" ]

False

music

What song, originally recorded by Elton John, was performed by Ewan McGreggor in Moulin Rouge?

[ "Tiny Dancer", "Your Song", "Someone Saved My Life Tonight", "Roxanne" ]

Your Song

music

In the Broadway musical Rent, which two characters meet for the first time, while singing the song, Light My Candle?

[ "Mark and Mimi", "Mark and Angel", "Mimi and Roger", "Joanne and Roger" ]

Mimi and Roger

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What was the name of Rogers girlfriend, who committed suicide in the Broadway musical Rent?

[ "Annie", "Amanda", "April", "Amy" ]

April

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In the Broadway musical Rent, Mark, played by Anothony Rapp, starts working at which news company?

[ "News Right Now", "News Now", "Buzz Line", "Talk Line" ]

Buzz Line

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In the rock musical Rent, Joanne leaves Maureen because she feels Maureen flirts around with other people.

[ "True", "False" ]

True

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In the musical Rent, who was Maureen dating, before she started dating Joanne?

[ "Mimi", "Mark", "Collins", "Roger" ]

Mark

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Mark, a character from the musical Rent quit his job to finish his own movie.

[ "False", "True" ]

True

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Which of these artists sings the song As the Crow Flies?

[ "Eric Church", "Keith Anderson", "Jake Owen", "Gary Allan" ]

Gary Allan

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Chris Cagle performed the song Chicks Dig It.

[ "False", "True" ]

True

music

Who sings the 1983 song Swingin ?

[ "Merle Haggard", "Allan Jackson", "Willie Nelson", "John Anderson" ]

John Anderson

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Who performed the 1995 song The Keeper of the Stars?

[ "Tracy Byrd", "Vine Gill", "Clint Black", "George Strait" ]

Tracy Byrd

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This artist performed That Aint My Truck in 1995.

[ "Tracy Byrd", "Toby Keith", "Rhett Akins", "Trace Adkins" ]

Rhett Akins

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Who performed the song Drinkin My Baby Goodbye?

[ "Charlie Daniels Band", "Merle Haggard", "Willie Nelson", "Alabama" ]

Charlie Daniels Band

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Forrest Gumps speed impressed legendary coach Bear Bryant. When Forrest takes the field for the University of Alabama, he runs onto the field as Duane Eddys instrumental Rebel Rouser is playing. What word is used to describe the unique sound of Eddys guitar?

[ "Twangy", "Boogie", "Thumping", "Racing" ]

Twangy

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The 1950s and early 1960s saw a rise of the protest song. According to Bob Dylans lyrics, where would you find the answer to How many roads must a man walk down before they call him a man?

[ "Under the Boardwalk", "Blowin in the Wind", "Down Mexico Way", "Never My Love" ]

Blowin in the Wind

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Jeremiah was a bullfrog.

[ "s a good friend of mine.", "never understood a single word he said ", "t I helped him a-drink his wine.", "ngin.", "at was Jeremiah always singing?", "Cracklin Rosie", "Running on Empty", "For Whats Its Worth", "Joy to the World" ]

Joy to the World

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Big wheels keep on turning

[ "rry me home to see my kin.", "nging songs about the southland.", " which song from the Forrest Gump soundtrack does a southern rock band warn Neil Young Southern man dont need him round anyhow?", "Devil Went Down to Georgia", "Sweet Home Alabama", "On the Road Again", "Southern Nights" ]

Sweet Home Alabama

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Some folk are born made to wave the flag;

[ "h, their red, white and blue", "d when the band plays Hail to the Chief", "h they point the cannon at you. ", " aint me, it aint me.", "aint no senators son.", "e senators son in the lyric of the song Fortunate Son refers to Al Gore Jr.", "False", "True" ]

False

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Stop, children, whats that sound?

[ "erybody look whats going down.", "ese are the lyrics used in the movie Forrest Gump to show the unrest in the US during the Vietnam War. In what Buffalo Springfield song did they declare, Something is happening here. What it is aint exactly clear.?", "For What Its Worth", "Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head",...

For What Its Worth

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According to Scott McKenzies song, if youre going to San Francisco what fashion accessory should you always wear?

[ "finest silver from the north of Spain", "blue denim and motorcycle boots", "flowers in your hair", "embroidered jeans" ]

flowers in your hair

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Who performed the song Black Velvet in 1989?

[ "Joan Jett", "Alannah Myles", "Reba MacEntire", "Terri Flare" ]

Alannah Myles

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Which country artist performed the song Like Red on a Rose in 2006?

[ "Vince Gill", "Keith Urban", "Alan Jackson", "Clint Black" ]

Alan Jackson

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Who originally released the song Blue Monday in 1983?

[ "Ricky Prostel", "New Order", "Duran Duran", "Prince" ]

New Order

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Which of these bands released the song White Lightning in 1992?

[ "Gun N Roses", "Def Leppard", "Tesla", "Whitesnake" ]

Def Leppard

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The band Fleetwood Mac performed the song Gold Dust Woman in 1977.

[ "True", "False" ]

True

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What colorful band performed the song Weve Got Tonight in 1978?

[ "Jackson Browne", "Bob Segar and the Silver Bullet Band", "Deep Purple", "Cream" ]

Bob Segar and the Silver Bullet Band

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What country artist performed the song Red Lips, Blue Eyes, Little White Lies in 1998?

[ "Tracy Byrd", "Mark Chesnut", "Gary Allan", "Toby Keith" ]

Gary Allan

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Jimi Hendrix performed the song Red House.

[ "False", "True" ]

True

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This late singer had a mammoth hit with Ring of Fire in the 1960s.

[ "Ricky Nelson", "Tyrone Shoelaces", "Johnny Cash", "Elvis Presley" ]

Johnny Cash

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This singer from New Jersey had a big hit song in 1985 with Im on Fire.

[ "Bruce Springsteen", "Jon Bon Jovi", "Billy Joel", "Harry Chapin" ]

Bruce Springsteen

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Pat Benatar had a fairly big hit song with this hot record in 1983.

[ "Ice it Up", "Fire and Ice", "Ice is Nice", "Ice Ice Baby" ]

Fire and Ice

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Ive seen fire and Ive seen rain. Ive seen sunny days that I thought would never end. Ive seen lonely times when I could not find a friend

[ "t I always thought that Id see you again are some of the words to this popular 1970 song. Who gave us this unforgettable classic?", "Rip Taylor", "James Taylor", "Johnny Taylor", "Livingston Taylor" ]

James Taylor

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We all should know that The Doors had a classic hit called Light My Fire in 1967, but do we know who also had a top ten hit with a re-make of this classic song in 1968?

[ "Sam Sham The Pharaohs", "Harry Belafonte", "Jose Feliciano", "Freddie Prinze" ]

Jose Feliciano

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We Didnt Start the Fire was a huge hit in 1989 for this legendary singer.

[ "Paul McCartney", "Phil Collins", "Bill Withers", "Billy Joel" ]

Billy Joel

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Great Balls of Fire was a huge hit song for this singer in 1957.

[ "Ricky Nelson", "Jerry Lee Lewis", "Bobby Darin", "Chuck Berry" ]

Jerry Lee Lewis

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Through the Fire was a hit song for this legendary RB diva in the 1980s.

[ "Mary J. Blige", "Whitney Houston", "Chaka Khan", "Gloria Gaynor" ]

Chaka Khan

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This singer had a top ten hit in 1987 with Paper in Fire.

[ "John Mellencamp", "Paul Simon", "Huey Lewis", "Peter Gabriel" ]

John Mellencamp

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What is the real first name of KISS lead guitarist Ace Frehley?

[ "Matthew", "Paul", "Luke", "Mark" ]

Paul

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According to KISS song Dr. Love, what cure does Dr. Love have?

[ "The cure youre thinking of", "The cure for hangovers", "The cure for syphilis", "The cure for lovesickness" ]

The cure youre thinking of

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In KISSâ song Shock Me what should the girl put on?

[ "Nothing but a smile", "Rubber gloves", "Catholic School Girl uniform", "Black Leather" ]

Black Leather

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What is the girls name in KISS song, Hard Luck Woman?

[ "Rags", "Beth", "Brandy", "Cher" ]

Rags

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According to KISS lead guitarist Ace Frehleys song, whats the only thing that keeps us together?

[ "Groupies", "Gorilla Snot", "Cold Gin", "Money" ]

Cold Gin

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Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley played together in what New York band before they formed KISS?

[ "Unruly Boobie", "Crunchy in Milk", "Timmy and the Pine Box Boys", "Wicked Lester" ]

Wicked Lester

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Which member of KISS wrote Hard Luck Woman?

[ "Paul Stanley", "Ace Frehley", "Peter Criss", "Gene Simmons" ]

Paul Stanley

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Paul Stanley usually played lead guitar in KISS.

[ "False", "True" ]

False

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What childrens voices are heard in KISS song God of Thunder?

[ "They were the sons of Gene Simmons", "No one knows, they were from the studio stock", "They were the sons of producer Bob Ezrin", "Harvey Stephens, a.k.a Damien Thorn in the original movie The Omen" ]

They were the sons of producer Bob Ezrin

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How did Weird Al Yankovic get his start in the music business?

[ "He won a talent search at his local high school.", "His father was in the recording business.", "He sent his homemade tapes into Dr. Dementos nationally syndicated radio show.", "He performed on a public access talent show in his home town." ]

He sent his homemade tapes into Dr. Dementos nationally syndicated radio show.

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What is Weird Als real name?

[ "Allen John Yankovic", "Albert Christopher Yankovic", "William Alan Yankovic", "Alfred Matthew Yankovic" ]

Alfred Matthew Yankovic

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What instrument is Weird Alâ Yankovic famous for playing on his albums and videos?

[ "Harmonica", "Clarinet", "Accordion", "Kazoo" ]

Accordion

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Weird Alâ Yankovics first hit recording My Bologna was a direct parody of what song?

[ "My Sharona", "My Sheroni", "My Life", "Oscar Mayer Theme Song" ]

My Sharona

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What did Weird Alâ say was his reason for choosing architecture as a major in college?

[ "He would have something to fall back on if his music career didnt pan out.", "He liked playing with Lincoln Logs as a child.", "It was the first major listed in CalPolys catalog.", "He couldnt picture himself as a doctor or a lawyer." ]

It was the first major listed in CalPolys catalog.

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In what year did Weird Al release his first album?

[ "1985", "1983", "1986", "1984" ]

1983

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Which one of of these statements about Weird Al Yankovic is true?

[ "Weird Al became a vegetarian in 1992.", "Weird Al in not married.", "Weird Al has 2 children.", "Weird Al is dyslexic." ]

Weird Al became a vegetarian in 1992.

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This group known for utilizing orchestra arrangements and odd instruments like the mellowtron released the psychedelic classics Ride My See-Saw and Tuesday Afternoon in 1968. The 30-second sound clip is their tribute to 60s counterculture icon and LSD promoter Timothy Leary called Legend of a Mind.

[ "The Blue Magoos", "The Moody Blues", "The Electric Prunes", "The Chocolate Watchband" ]

The Moody Blues

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Psychedelic music was inspired by the mind-altering experiences brought on by certain drugs. The effect was certainly achieved by the Beatles in masterpieces such as Tomorrow Never Knows, Strawberry Fields Forever and Within You Without You. What Beatles album is the haunting George Harrison mind trip Blue Jay Way from?

[ "Rubber Soul", "Magical Mystery Tour", "Revolver", "Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band" ]

Magical Mystery Tour

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In 1967 Pink Floyd released this psychedelic album featuring references to scarecrows, space, satanic cats, bicycles and hobbits. The sound clip is from the albums surrealistic fairy tale Matilda Mother.

[ "Obscured by Clouds", "Piper at the Gates of Dawn", "A Momentary Lapse of Reason", "Dark Side of the Moon" ]

Piper at the Gates of Dawn

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This group is considered the grandaddy of all progressive rock bands. Their psychedelic anthem (sound clip) from their debut album certainly displays both psychedelic and prog rock tendencies, and was featured in the 2006 Oscar nominated film Children of Men.

[ "Yes", "Hawkwind", "King Crimson", "Gentle Giant" ]

King Crimson

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In an attempt to outdo the Beatles Sgt. Pepper album this group released the particularly unsuccessful LP Their Satanic Majesties Request in 1967. The 3-D album cover features hidden images of the Fab Four and contains trippy psychedelic songs like 2000 Light Years from Home (sound clip).

[ "The Yardbirds", "The Animals", "The Who", "The Rolling Stones" ]

The Rolling Stones

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This band would be among the first to pioneer the use of the moog synthesizer on their album Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn Jones Ltd (1967). Not even the Beatles had experimented with this revolutionary instrument yet. In fact, the vocalist on the highly psychedelic track Daily Nightly (sound clip) owned one of the first twenty synthesizers ever sold.

[ "The Incredible String Band", "The Cyrkle", "The Small Faces", "The Monkees" ]

The Monkees

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The Small Faces were, second only to The Who, the worlds most successful mod band. The group would become increasingly psychedelic in sound, as demonstrated by this song which reached Billboard #16 (sound clip). It contains the lyrics: I feel inclined to blow my mind/ Get hung up feed the ducks with a bun

[ "Itchycoo Park", "Stoned Soul Picnic", "White Rabbit", "Atlantis" ]

Itchycoo Park

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Certainly not as popular as it was in the late 60s, psychedelic music continues nonetheless. This group has released several successful psychedelic albums in the 21st century including: Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots (2002) and At War with the Mystics (2006). The song The W.A.N.D (sound clip) is from their 2006 Grammy Award-winning album.

[ "Dandy Warhols", "Flaming Lips", "Sonic Youth", "Beachwood Sparks" ]

Flaming Lips

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In 1990, these two veteran singers had a smash hit song called All My Life.

[ "Peter Cetera Cher", "David Bowie Tiffany", "Linda Ronstadt Aaron Neville", "Luther Vandross Whitney Houston" ]

Linda Ronstadt Aaron Neville

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I Wanna Be Rich was a huge hit song for this group in 1990.

[ "Tears for Fears", "Poison", "Calloway", "Midnight Oil" ]

Calloway

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Who had a smash hit song in 1990 called Close to You?

[ "Maxi Priest", "Lenny Kravitz", "Romeo Blue", "Eddie Money" ]

Maxi Priest

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What singer is responsible for supplying us with Here and Now, one of the biggest wedding songs of the 1990s?

[ "Teddy Pendergrass", "Luther Vandross", "Barry White", "Isaac Hayes" ]

Luther Vandross

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What singer is responsible for giving us the 1990 hit song Black Velvet?

[ "Celine Dion", "Roxette", "Amanda Alexander", "Alannah Myles" ]

Alannah Myles

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Which group had a hit top ten song in 1990 with Epic?

[ "B-52s", "Swing Out Sister", "4 Non Blondes", "Faith No More" ]

Faith No More

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The song Unskinny Bop was a huge song in 1990 for this band.

[ "Poison", "Nelson", "Ratt", "Hanson" ]

Poison

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Who sang the song Love Will Lead You Back, which was very popular in 1990?

[ "Whitney Houston", "Mariah Carey", "Taylor Dayne", "Jane Child" ]

Taylor Dayne

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Who is responsible for giving us the song I Dont Have the Heart, which was popular in late 1990?

[ "Barry White", "James Ingram", "Isaac Hayes", "Luther Vandross" ]

James Ingram

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What all female group had a hit song in 1990 with Hold On?

[ "T.L.C.", "S.W.V.", "En Vogue", "The Mary Jane Girls" ]

En Vogue