[Answer] 7. In November, 1961, a tragic song about a coal miner hit the top of the charts. What was the title of the Jimmy Dean song?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "7. In November, 1961, a tragic song about a coal miner hit the top of the charts. What was the title of the Jimmy Dean song?"

...1. Johnny Remember Me 2. Goodbye, Liza Jane 3. One Way Out 4. Big Bad John "Big Bad John" was recorded by Jimmy Dean and composed by Dean and Roy Acuff. It was released in September, 1961, and by the beginning of November it was number one on the Billboard Hot 100. "Big Bad John" won Dean the 1962 Grammy Award for Best Country & Western Recording. "Big Bad John" was also the title of a 1990 television movie starring Dean. Jimmy Dean went on to work as an actor and appeared as Willard Whyte in the Bond film "Diamonds Are Forever". He is best known today as the founder of the Jimmy Dean Food Company. "Goodbye, Liza Jane" was sung by W.P. Detherow. "One Way Out" is a blues song first recorded in 1961 by Sonny Boy Williamson II. "Johnny Remember Me" is British producer Joe Meek's first number one production. The song was a 1961 UK hit for John Leyton and The Outlaws. Other number one hits in 1961 were Del Shannon's "Runaway", "Travelin' Man" by Ricky Nelson, "Hit the Road, Jack" by Ray Charles and "Blue Moon" by the Marcels. A then-unknown group called the Beatles made their first appearance at Liverpool's Cavern Club in 1961.

[Answer] 3. In 1971, Janis Joplin had a number one hit with the words "Me and..." Which other person is mentioned in the song's title?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "3. In 1971, Janis Joplin had a number one hit with the words "Me and..." Which other person is mentioned in the song's title?"

...1. Gary McNeil 2. Jerry McPhee 3. Bobby McGee 4. Tommy McVie "Me and Bobby McGee" was written by Kris Kristofferson and recorded by Janis Joplin shortly before her death in October 1970. The song reached the number one spot on the Billboard singles charts in January 1971.

[Answer] What made for television movie starring Tara Reid was a surprise hit in 2013?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "What made for television movie starring Tara Reid was a surprise hit in 2013?"

...Sharknado is a 2013 American made-for-television sci-fi disaster film about a water spout that lifts sharks out of the ocean and deposits them in Los Angeles. It is the first installment in the Sharknado film series. It first aired on the Syfy channel on July 11, 2013, and stars Tara Reid, Ian Ziering, John Heard and Cassie Scerbo. The over-the-top premise and theatrics of the film quickly earned it a cult following. Five sequels were produced: Sharknado 2: The Second One, Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No!, Sharknado: The 4th Awakens, Sharknado 5: Global Swarming, and The Last Sharknado: It's About Time.

[Ans] What made for television movie starring Tara Reid was a surprise hit in 2013?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "What made for television movie starring Tara Reid was a surprise hit in 2013?"

Sharknado is a 2013 American made-for-television sci-fi disaster film about a water spout that lifts sharks out of the ocean and deposits them in Los Angeles. It is the first installment in the Sharknado film series. It first aired on the Syfy channel on July 11, 2013, and stars Tara Reid, Ian Ziering, John Heard and Cassie Scerbo. The over-the-top premise and theatrics of the film quickly earned it a cult following. Five sequels were produced: Sharknado 2: The Second One, Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No!, Sharknado: The 4th Awakens, Sharknado 5: Global Swarming, and The Last Sharknado: It's About Time.

[Answer] 4. "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" was a hit for which artist?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "4. "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" was a hit for which artist?"

...1. Culture Club 2. Duran Duran 3. Roberta Flack 4. The Talking Heads This song has been covered on "American Idol" by several contestants and remained a favorite of the judges for many years.

[Answer] 1. 'Space Oddity' was the first UK number one hit for which British singer?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "1. 'Space Oddity' was the first UK number one hit for which British singer?"

...1. David Bowie 2. Bryan Ferry 3. Alvin Stardust 4. David Essex 'Space Oddity' was written by Bowie, and featured the character of 'Major Tom', who re-appeared in his 1980 hit 'Ashes to Ashes'. It was originally released in 1969, when it reached number five on the UK Singles Chart, and was re-released in 1975 when it achieved the top position on the charts. The song also reached number fifteen on the US Billboard Hot 100. Bowie went on to establish himself as one of the most innovative singers of his generation, with many other hits to his credit around the world. Bryan Ferry was the lead singer for Roxy Music. Alvin Stardust and David Essex were also part of the 'glam rock' scene in the UK.

[Answer] 7. "Since U Been Gone" was a worldwide hit for which US singer?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "7. "Since U Been Gone" was a worldwide hit for which US singer?"

...1. Britney Spears 2. Kelly Clarkson 3. Ciara 4. Ashlee Simpson "Since U Been Gone" appears on Kelly Clarkson's album "Breakaway". Kelly Clarkson was also the first winner of "American Idol", the show that searches for a new superstar.

[Answer] 7. "Snowbird" became a hit for which Canadian singer?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "7. "Snowbird" became a hit for which Canadian singer?"

...1. Vera Johnson 2. Anne Murray 3. Christine Evans 4. Anne Lorree "Snowbird" comes off of Anne Murray's album "Snowbird". The song became #1 on the Adult Contemporary charts. This song was also sung by Elvis Presley. Extra Info: Anne was born in Canada.

[Answer] 5. "Runaway" was a hit for which American rock and roll singer?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "5. "Runaway" was a hit for which American rock and roll singer?"

...1. Del Shannon 2. Duane Eddy 3. Bo Diddley 4. Roy Orbison "Runaway" is a song by Del Shannon and went to number one in both the US and UK. It has since been covered by artists such as The Small Faces, Bonnie Raitt and The Misfits.

[Answer] By magnitude, the most powerful earthquake ever recorded hit what country?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "By magnitude, the most powerful earthquake ever recorded hit what country?"

...On May 22, 1960, the most powerful earthquake in recorded history—magnitude 9.5—struck southern Chile. The rupture zone stretched almost 621 miles along the country’s coast. The event was named after the city most affected by the quake, Valdivia. The Valdivia earthquake left 2 million people homeless, injured at least 3,000, and killed approximately 1,655. The Valdivia earthquake triggered a massive tsunami that raced across the Pacific Ocean. Waves wracked coastal communities as far away as Japan, Hawaii, and New Zealand.

[Ans] By magnitude, the most powerful earthquake ever recorded hit what country?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "By magnitude, the most powerful earthquake ever recorded hit what country?"

On May 22, 1960, the most powerful earthquake in recorded history—magnitude 9.5—struck southern Chile. The rupture zone stretched almost 621 miles along the country’s coast. The event was named after the city most affected by the quake, Valdivia. The Valdivia earthquake left 2 million people homeless, injured at least 3,000, and killed approximately 1,655. The Valdivia earthquake triggered a massive tsunami that raced across the Pacific Ocean. Waves wracked coastal communities as far away as Japan, Hawaii, and New Zealand.

[Answer] 3. Which singer/songwriter had her first number one hit as a songwriter in 1961 when the Shirelles hit the top with "Will You Love Me Tomorrow?"

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "3. Which singer/songwriter had her first number one hit as a songwriter in 1961 when the Shirelles hit the top with "Will You Love Me Tomorrow?" "

...1. Katie King 2. Carole King 3. Carly King 4. Kristie King Carole King was a prolific songwriter that wrote or co-wrote almost 120 pop hits between 1960 and 1999. She was also a very popular singer in her own right, with numerous hits. Her album "Tapestry" (1971) went to the top of the record charts when it was released and remained on the charts for over six years. At the turn of the 21st century she held the record for the longest time for an album by a female singer to hold the number one position as well as the longest time for an album by a female to remain on the charts. She is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as well as the Songwriters Hall of Fame and has won four Grammy Awards.

[Answer] Which TV sitcom used a Frank Sinatra musical hit as its theme song?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Which TV sitcom used a Frank Sinatra musical hit as its theme song?"

...Married... with Children is a sitcom that aired for 11 seasons. The show follows the dysfunctional family of Al Bundy, a once glorious high school football player turned hard-luck women's shoe salesman; his wife, Peggy; their attractive, dumb, and popular daughter, Kelly; and their smart, and unpopular son, Bud. Its theme song is "Love and Marriage" performed by Frank Sinatra from the 1955 television production of Thornton Wilder's Our Town. Originally broadcast from April 5, 1987 to June 9, 1997, it is the longest-lasting live-action sitcom on Fox and the first to be broadcast in the network's primetime programming slot.

[Ans] Which TV sitcom used a Frank Sinatra musical hit as its theme song?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Which TV sitcom used a Frank Sinatra musical hit as its theme song?"

Married... with Children is a sitcom that aired for 11 seasons. The show follows the dysfunctional family of Al Bundy, a once glorious high school football player turned hard-luck women's shoe salesman; his wife, Peggy; their attractive, dumb, and popular daughter, Kelly; and their smart, and unpopular son, Bud. Its theme song is "Love and Marriage" performed by Frank Sinatra from the 1955 television production of Thornton Wilder's Our Town. Originally broadcast from April 5, 1987 to June 9, 1997, it is the longest-lasting live-action sitcom on Fox and the first to be broadcast in the network's primetime programming slot.

[Answer] 7. Which artist had a number one hit in 1983 with "Red Red Wine"?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "7. Which artist had a number one hit in 1983 with "Red Red Wine"?"

...1. The Style Council 2. UB40 3. U2 4. Marilyn Taking their name from the number on an unemployment form, reggae band UB40 formed in Birmingham, England in the late 70s. They released their first single, "Food for Thought" in 1980 and went on to have more than 30 top 20 UK chart hits over the next 25 years. Released in August 1983, "Red Red Wine" spent 14 weeks on the UK singles chart, three of which were at number one, and was one of only two UB40 songs to dent the US top 20.

[Answer] 8. "Summer Nights" was a hit from a popular movie. Who sang this duet?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "8. "Summer Nights" was a hit from a popular movie. Who sang this duet?"

...1. Pat Boone and Doris Day 2. Sonny and Cher 3. Frankie Avalon and Annette Funicello 4. John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John This was off the "Grease" movie soundtrack and was a smash hit in 1978. In the film, the song was done near the beginning when Danny (Travolta) is hanging out with the T-Birds in the seats at the athletic field, and Sandy (Newton-John) with her new friends, The Pink Ladies. The song itself was a number five hit in the U.S., but did better in the U.K. where it reigned as the number one song for seven weeks.

[Ans] What rapper turned actor had a hit with the 1988 song "Parents Just Don't Understand"?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "What rapper turned actor had a hit with the 1988 song "Parents Just Don't Understand"?"

Will Smith met Jeff Townes at age 16, and the duo launched a successful rap career as DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince. "Parents Just Don't Understand" became the second single from their second studio album, He's the DJ, I'm the Rapper. The song won a Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance at the 1989 Grammy Awards. It peaked at #12 on the Billboard Hot 100. Will Smith transitioned from successful rapper to Hollywood A-lister, starring on “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” before headlining such films as “Independence Day”, “Men in Black”, and “The Pursuit of Happyness”.

[Answer] What rapper turned actor had a hit with the 1988 song "Parents Just Don't Understand"?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "What rapper turned actor had a hit with the 1988 song "Parents Just Don't Understand"?"

...Will Smith met Jeff Townes at age 16, and the duo launched a successful rap career as DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince. "Parents Just Don't Understand" became the second single from their second studio album, He's the DJ, I'm the Rapper. The song won a Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance at the 1989 Grammy Awards. It peaked at #12 on the Billboard Hot 100. Will Smith transitioned from successful rapper to Hollywood A-lister, starring on “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” before headlining such films as “Independence Day”, “Men in Black”, and “The Pursuit of Happyness”.

[Answer] 8. ___ Lavigne had her first big hit with "Complicated". What is her first name?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "8. ___ Lavigne had her first big hit with "Complicated". What is her first name?"

...1. Amanda 2. Aaron 3. Abby 4. Avril Avril Lavigne's first CD is called "Let Go".

[Ans] Which group had a 1979 hit with the single "Y.M.C.A."?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Which group had a 1979 hit with the single "Y.M.C.A."?"

"Y.M.C.A." is a song by the disco group Village People. The song reached #2 on the US charts in early 1979. It is one of fewer than 40 singles to have sold over 10 million physical copies worldwide. The song remains popular and is played at many sporting events, with crowds using the dance in which the arms are used to spell out the four letters of the song's title. In 2009, "Y.M.C.A." was entered into the Guinness World Records when over 44,000 people danced to the song with Village People singing live at the 2008 Sun Bowl game in El Paso, Texas.