Penny Woods
,

Music in the Gardens Quiz 2023

Music in the Gardens takes place every Sunday in July at Muswell Hill Methodist Church. To keep you entertained before the music starts, or between songs, try our music quiz.

> More about Music in the Gardens

There are 3 rounds and for each round you need to work out the song title that the clue refers to:

  • Round 1 – In it together (songs by groups)
  • Round 2 – All by myself (songs by solo artists)
  • Round 3 – Faith and love (hymns & hits from musicals & films)

This quiz can also be found in the Summer edition of Wellspring – pick up a free copy from the church.

The answers can be found at the bottom of this blog.

IN IT TOGETHER
1. TSATF – A 1965 creepy-crawly track by one of England’s greatest ever rock bands.
2. NGUOTGT – Coriander, cumin or saffron … whatever your flavour, this hit has a feel-good message for us all.
3. HOTT – WhatsApp? Pah! In the 70s it was all about the landline for these punk-rockers.
4. AOBTD – One of the most memorable bass riffs in music opens this 1980 classic.
5. ISHFWILF – A Gospel-inspired track that reached No6 in the UK charts in 1987. You may like it too.
6. RTW – Recorded for the Stardust soundtrack, a mega hit that proved this boy band were back (for good).
7. WALHFMF – You can’t do it alone: a hit in 1967, 1968 and 1978.
8. W – How could we ever refuse to include this Eurovision masterpiece?
9. ABITW – One of the longest popular tracks ever written, this song was turned into an opera.
10. SITNOL – Start listening to this 1965 Motown classic, which sold well over 1m copies in the US.

ALL BY MYSELF
1. IHIOTG – Never repeat a rumour.
2. IWDWS (WLM) – Nothing says the Eighties like this song, which was a worldwide success and inspired a film of the same name.
3. MITM – Not a Bad hit for one of the biggest selling artists of all time.
4. PDP – A message for all the dads out there.
5. YDHTSYLM – Inspired by the Italian song Io che non vivo (senza te), this song became an iconic hit for the artist once known as Mary O’Brien.
6. ASU – Why the king of rock and roll couldn’t stand on his own two feet.
7. INLAM (TWILY) – The first big hit for the queen of soul.
8. GYBR – 70s ballad inspired by a Kansas wizard.
9. IICTBT – Retrospective moment from the singer less commonly known as Cherilyn Sarkisianne.
10. FPB – A song of pain and trains by the singer known for his songs about redemption.

FAITH AND LOVE
1. TBTG – A royal favourite and sung to a tune written by Handel.
2. CYFTLT – One of the most popular ‘first dance’ songs of all time – but be careful not to tread on any newlywed paws.
3. DYHTPS – They’ll be asking this all the way down Pages Lane – vive la révolution!
4. SGOS – Music to the ears of teenagers.
5. ATBAB – Think about this one while enjoying the pleasant summer sun.
6. AWM – Earth’s shadows flee for anyone listening to this one.
7. NDIB – … than Carly Simon.
8. WBMW – One of the most-played songs at British funerals. Simply heroic.
9. YNWA – The anthem of Dutch team FC Twente – and a couple of other clubs closer to home.
10. AG – An 18th-century song of forgiveness that’s sung in churches an estimated 10 million times each year.

ANSWERS

In it together Songs by groups

  1. TSATF – A 1965 creepy-crawly track by one of England’s greatest ever rock bands. THE SPIDER AND THE FLY BY THE ROLLING STONES
  2. NGUOTGT – Coriander, cumin or saffron … whatever your flavour, this hit has a feel-good message for us all. NEVER GIVE UP ON THE GOOD TIMES BY THE SPICE GIRLS
  3. HOTT – WhatsApp? Pah! In the 70s it was all about the landline for these punk-rockers. HANGING ON THE TELEPHONE BY BLONDIE
  4. AOBTD – One of the most memorable bass riffs in music opens this 1980 classic. ANOTHER ONE BITES THE DUST BY QUEEN
  5. ISHFWILF – A Gospel-inspired track that reached No6 in the UK charts in 1987. You may like it too. I STILL HAVEN’T FOUND WHAT I’M LOOKING FOR BY U2
  6. RTW – Recorded for the Stardust soundtrack, a mega hit that proved this boy band were back (for good). RULE THE WORLD BY TAKE THAT
  7. WALHFMF – You can’t do it alone: a hit in 1967, 1968 and 1978. WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM MY FRIENDS BY THE BEATLES
  8. W – How could we ever refuse to include this Eurovision masterpiece? WATERLOO BY ABBA
  9. ABITW – One of the longest popular tracks ever written, this song was turned into an opera. ANOTHER BRICK IN THE WALL BY PINK FLOYD
  10. SITNOL – Start listening to this 1965 Motown classic, which sold well over 1m copies in the US. STOP! IN THE NAME OF LOVE BY THE SUPREMES

 

All by myself Songs by solo artists

  1. IHIOTG – Never repeat a rumour. I HEARD IT ON THE GRAPEVINE BY MARVIN GAYE
  2. IWDWS (WLM) – Nothing says the Eighties like this song, which was a worldwide success and inspired a film of the same name. I WANNA DANCE WITH SOMEBODY (WHO LOVES ME) BY WHITNEY HOUSTON
  3. MITM – Not a Bad hit for one of the biggest selling artists of all time. MAN IN THE MIRROR BY MICHAEL JACKSON
  4. PDP – A message for all the dads out there. PAPA DON’T PREACH BY MADONNA
  5. YDHTSYLM – Inspired by the Italian song Io che non vivo (senza te), this song became an iconic hit for the artist once known as Mary O’Brien. YOU DON’T HAVE TO SAY YOU LOVE ME BY DUSTY SPRINGFIELD
  6. ASU – Why the king of rock and roll couldn’t stand on his own two feet. ALL SHOOK UP BY ELVIS PRESLEY
  7. INLAM (TWILY) – The first big hit for the queen of soul. I NEVER LOVED A MAN (THE WAY I LOVE YOU) BY ARETHA FRANKLIN
  8. GYBR – 70s ballad inspired by a Kansas wizard. GOODBYE YELLOW BRICK ROAD BY ELTON JOHN
  9. IICTBT – Retrospective moment from the singer less commonly known as Cherilyn Sarkisianne. IF I COULD TURN BACK TIME BY CHER
  10. FPB –A song of pain and trains by the singer known for his songs about redemption. FOLSOM PRISON BLUES BY JOHNNY CASH

 

Faith and love Musicals, films and hymns

  1. TBTG – A royal favourite and sung to a tune written by Handel. THINE BE THE GLORY
  2. CYFTLT – One of the most popular ‘first dance’ songs of all time – but be careful not to tread on any newlywed paws. CAN YOU FEEL THE LOVE TONIGHT
  3. DYHTPS – They’ll be asking this all the way down Pages Lane – vive la révolution! DO YOU HEAR THE PEOPLE SING
  4. SGOS – Music to the ears of teenagers. SIXTEEN GOING ON SEVENTEEN
  5. ATBAB – Think about this one while enjoying the pleasant summer sun. ALL THINGS BRIGHT AND BEAUTIFUL
  6. AWM – Earth’s shadows flee for anyone listening to this one. ABIDE WITH ME
  7. NDIB – … than Carly Simon. NOBODY DOES IT BETTER
  8. WBMW – One of the most-played songs at British funerals. Simply heroic. WIND BENEATH MY WINGS
  9. YNWA – The anthem of Dutch team FC Twente– and a couple of other clubs closer to home. YOU’LL NEVER WALK ALONE
  10. AG – An 18th-century song of forgiveness that’s sung in churches an estimated 10 million times each year. AMAZING GRACE

Image by Ralf Ruppert from Pixabay