When Music Stars Meet

Popular Culture · 10 questions

Can you recognize the tracks that brought rock, pop, and hip-hop stars together? Keep score and challenge your friends.

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1. Which musician joined Queen on its 1981 recording “Under Pressure”?

   1. Peter Gabriel
   2. Elton John
   3. David Bowie
   4. Mick Jagger
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   C) David Bowie

2. Who shared the vocals with Paul McCartney on “Ebony and Ivory”?

   1. Marvin Gaye
   2. Lionel Richie
   3. Stevie Wonder
   4. Ray Charles
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   C) Stevie Wonder

3. Who recorded “Islands in the Stream”?

   1. George Jones and Tammy Wynette
   2. Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton
   3. Daryl Hall and John Oates
   4. Johnny Cash and June Carter
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   B) Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton

4. Which artist duetted with Paul McCartney on “Say Say Say”?

   1. Lionel Richie
   2. Michael Jackson
   3. Prince
   4. Stevie Wonder
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   B) Michael Jackson

5. Which song did Run-D.M.C. and Aerosmith reinterpret in their joint recording?

   1. My Adidas
   2. Dream On
   3. Sweet Emotion
   4. Walk This Way
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   D) Walk This Way

6. Which vocalist joined Peter Gabriel on “Don’t Give Up”?

   1. Kate Bush
   2. Annie Lennox
   3. Cyndi Lauper
   4. Sinéad O’Connor
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   A) Kate Bush

7. Under what name did musicians assembled by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure release a 1984 recording?

   1. Live Aid
   2. Band Aid
   3. USA for Africa
   4. Artists Against Apartheid
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   B) Band Aid

8. Who joined Christina Aguilera on the 2001 film-soundtrack version of “Lady Marmalade”?

   1. Mary J. Blige, Brandy, and Monica
   2. Janet Jackson, Aaliyah, and Toni Braxton
   3. Lil’ Kim, Mýa, and Pink
   4. Missy Elliott, Eve, and Alicia Keys
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   C) Lil’ Kim, Mýa, and Pink

9. Who was the third artist on “Bang Bang” with Jessie J and Nicki Minaj?

   1. Demi Lovato
   2. Rita Ora
   3. Miley Cyrus
   4. Ariana Grande
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   D) Ariana Grande

10. Which musician joined Rihanna and Kanye West on a recording featuring his acoustic guitar?

    1. Paul McCartney
    2. Justin Timberlake
    3. Mark Ronson
    4. Pharrell Williams
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    A) Paul McCartney