Cover Songs Trivia: 10 Questions (With Answers)

Some of the biggest hits in music history weren't originally recorded by the artists who made them famous. Over the decades, musicians from every genre have reimagined classic songs, sometimes creating versions that became even more iconic than the originals. See how many famous cover songs you can identify with these 10 trivia questions, complete with answers.

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• 1. In 2002, Johnny Cash covered what band's 1996 song, "Hurt"?

  Nine Inch Nails

• 2. In 2002, what country music group covered Fleetwood Mac's famous 1975 song "Landslide"?

  The Dixie Chicks (now The Chicks)

• 3. What Dolly Parton song became one of the best-selling singles in music history when it was covered for a 1992 movie soundtrack?

  I Will Always Love You, covered by Whitney Houston for The Bodyguard

• 4. Aretha Franklin's signature song, "Respect," was written and originally recorded by what male?

  Otis Redding

• 5. Who has stated that UB40's 1982 version of "Red Red Wine" is among his favorite covers of his songs?

  Neil Diamond

• 6. In 2001, alternative band Alien Ant Farm covered what 1988 Michael Jackson song?

  Smooth Criminal

• 7. What 1969 Creedence Clearwater Revival song did Tina Turner cover in 1993?

  Proud Mary

• 8. In 1993, for MTV Unplugged, what band recorded an acoustic cover of Patti Smith's 1978 song "Because the Night"?

  10,000 Maniacs

• 9. Surprisingly, the only time a Bruce Springsteen song has hit #1 on the Billboard Singles Chart was when his song "Blinded by the Light" was covered in 1976 by what band?

  Manfred Mann’s Earth Band

• 10. Gary Jules' cover of Tears for Fears' "Mad World" was slowed down dramatically for the soundtrack of what 2001 Jake Gyllenhaal movie?

  Donnie Darko

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