Monday, May 11, 2026
Los Lobos recorded “La Bamba” for a 1987 biographical film about which rock-and-roll pioneer?
Los Lobos performed the iconic cover of “La Bamba” for the 1987 biopic about Ritchie Valens, helping bring his story and music back into the spotlight.
“Where the Streets Have No Name” by U2 opens which studio album?
“Where the Streets Have No Name” is the opening track of U2's 1987 album The Joshua Tree, which became one of their most acclaimed works.
The Pointer Sisters' "I'm So Excited" was a re-release of a song originally recorded in 1982. On which album did the charting 1984 version appear?
The 1984 hit version of "I'm So Excited" appeared on The Pointer Sisters' album "Break Out."
Who was the longtime collaborator and co-writer of "Careless Whisper" by Wham! featuring George Michael?
Andrew Ridgeley co-wrote "Careless Whisper" with George Michael, his fellow Wham! bandmate, forming one of the duo's most iconic collaborations.
Billy Joel's song "Don't Ask Me Why" also appears on which album?
"Don't Ask Me Why" was another hit from Billy Joel's 1980 album "Glass Houses", blending rock with catchy melodies.
The Little River Band's "Cool Change" appeared on which album?
"Cool Change" was featured on the 1979 album "First Under the Wire," which maintained chart relevance into 1980.
“Rock ’n’ Roll Is King” was a hit by ELO, the initials of a band whose full name is what?
ELO stands for Electric Light Orchestra, a British rock band known for blending orchestral arrangements with rock music.