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Speaker: Can you find the connection between the songs We Didn't Start the Fire by Billy Joel, Mrs. Robinson by Simon and Garfunkel, and Vogue by Madonna?
Speaker: We'll reveal the answer at the end of this episode.
Speaker: guys, welcome to the Trivia Twins podcast. I'm Andi. and I'm Dani, we'll be your hosts. In today's episode, we'll be asking you 10 trivia questions on songs that mention famous people in the lyrics.
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Speaker: Just send us a note on the Buy Me A Coffee app. Our Buy Me A Coffee link is in the show notes. Now for our fun fact of the day. There was an analysis done in 2021 find the athletes that are mentioned the most in song lyrics.
Speaker: Can you guess the top three athletes? Coming in at number three, which you might assume he'd be number one, is Michael Jordan.
Speaker: Kendrick Lamar actually has a song titled Michael Jordan. And the second most name dropped athlete in music is one of the most popular soccer players in the world, Lionel Messi.
Speaker: And the athlete that came in at number one by a long shot with the most mentions is Kobe Bryant. All right, let's jump into a quick round of this or that based on today's theme.
Speaker: This or That, Party Anthems, Uptown Funk by Mark Ronson featuring Bruno Mars, which mentions Michelle Pfeiffer, or Party in the USA by Miley Cyrus, which mentions Jay-Z.
Speaker: Ooh, those are both really good, upbeat songs. I think I got to go Miley Cyrus, Party in the USA. Kelly. That one always gets me in the mood to party. Okay. I do love that song. It's hard not to dance to either of these songs. um Did you know that Party in the USA was originally for Jessie J?
Speaker: No way. Oh, I love Jessie J. That would have been a cool version. I know. Well, apparently, I think I read it she said it wasn't edgy enough for her. But um it makes more sense that the song would be about someone not from the USA, right um I think, though, i have to go with Uptown Funk.
Speaker: I love dancing to that song yeah probably a little better. can't go wrong with either one. You really can't. Okay, this or that. Pink songs, Don't Let Me Get Me, which references Britney Spears, or So What, which references Jessica Simpson.
Speaker: I would have to go with So What. I like the vibe of that song better, probably. so They're both very, like, punk rock. I feel like Don't Let Me Get Me is, like, more emo. Yeah, I'd say so. Yeah. Ish. Yeah.
Speaker: I think I like Don't Let Me Get Me better. oh But they're both good songs. All right. Let's get into our trivia questions. All right. Let's go.
Speaker: Question number one. Which actress does Kanye West name drop in his song Gold Digger, somewhat rhyming her last name with four kids and showbiz?
Speaker: Is it A. Jennifer Lopez, B. Rosie Perez, or C. Ava Mendez?
Speaker: Question number two. Which 2007 hit song by Mika shares its name with a Hollywood actress who later became Princess of Monaco?
Speaker: Question number three. Which 2001 debut song by the Gorillas was named after an actor because it sounds like the theme song from the movie The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly?
Speaker: Question number four. The song Donald Trump helped launch to the career of which Pittsburgh-born rapper, whose debut album, Blue Side Park, hit number one on the Billboard 200 in 2011?
Speaker: Question number five. In the 2002 song, Work It, Missy Elliott asks if she looks like a poster of which actress known for her roles in Catwoman, Monster's Ball, and Die Another Day?
Speaker: Question number six. Fallout Boy released which song in 2015, named after the actress who played Mia Wallace and the bride in Quentin Tarantino films?
Speaker: Question number seven. Which other two actresses from Hollywood's golden age does Kim Carnes mention in the lyrics of her 1981 song, Betty Davis Eyes?
Speaker: Is it A, Elizabeth Taylor and Ginger Rogers, B, Greta Garbo and Jean Harlow, or C, Audrey Hepburn and Marilyn Monroe?
Speaker: Question number eight. What was the title of Weezer's 1994 song named after a famous 1950s singer who formed the Crickets Band? Question number nine.
Speaker: 2017 song by SZA was named after talk show host and actress who still holds the record for youngest SNL host question number nine which two thousand and seventeen song by sia was named after a talk show host and actress who still holds the record for youngest snl host ever
Speaker: Question number 10. You Were the Lowdown Rebel, if there ever was, is a line from which 1974 song by the Eagles? Got your guesses?
Speaker: Next up, we'll go over the answers.
Speaker: got your guesses next up we'll go over the answers
Speaker: All right, let's get into the answers. Question number one. Which actress does Kanye West name drop in his song Gold Digger, somewhat rhyming her last name with four kids and showbiz?
Speaker: Is it A, Jennifer Lopez, B, Rosie Perez, or C, Ava Mendez? The answer is Jennifer Lopez. The song also mentions many other celebrities, including Serena Williams and Usher.
Speaker: Question number two. Which 2007 hit song by Mika shares its name with a Hollywood actress who later became Princess of Monaco? The answer is Grace Kelly.
Speaker: Question number three. Which 2001 debut song by the Gorillas was named after an actor because it sounds like the theme song from the movie The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly?
Speaker: The answer is Clint Eastwood. I always remember that music video from TRL. It was animated. Do you remember that? I do. Question number four. The song Donald Trump helped launch the career of which Pittsburgh-born rapper whose debut album Blue Slide Park hit number one on the Billboard 200 in 2011? The answer is Miller.
Speaker: the answer is mac miller Question number five. In the 2002 song Work It, Missy Elliott asks if she looks like a poster of which actress known for her roles in Catwoman, Monster's Ball, and Die Another Day?
Speaker: The answer is Halle Berry. Question number six. Fallout Boy released which song in 2015, named after the actress who played Mia Wallace and the Bride in Quentin Tarantino films?
Speaker: The answer is Uma Thurman. Question number seven. Which other two actresses from Hollywood's golden age does Kim Carnes mention in the lyrics of her 1981 song, Betty Davis Eyes?
Speaker: Is it A, Elizabeth Taylor and Ginger Rogers, B, Greta Garbo and Jean Harlow, or C, Audrey Hepburn and Marilyn Monroe? And the answer is Greta Garbo and Jean Harlow.
Speaker: Question number eight. What was the title of Weezer's 1994 song, named after a famous 1950s singer who formed the Crickets Band?
Speaker: And the answer is Buddy Holly. The song was released on September 7th, 1994, which would have been Buddy Holly's birthday. Question number nine.
Speaker: Which 2017 song by SZA was named after a talk show host and actress who still holds the record for youngest SNL host ever? The answer is Drew Barrymore.
Speaker: Drew Barrymore actually made a cameo in the music video, and SZA appeared on the Drew Barrymore show. She told Drew Barrymore that the song was inspired by her quirky and carefree personality.
Speaker: Question number 10. You Were the Lowdown Rebel, If There Ever Was, is a line from which 1974 song by the Eagles? The answer is James Dean, of course, referencing his most popular film, Rebel Without a Cause.
Speaker: Before we go, let's give you the answer to our opening question. Did you find the connection between the songs We Didn't Start the Fire by Billy Joel, Mrs. Robinson by Simon and Garfunkel, and Vogue by Madonna?
Speaker: And the answer is they all mentioned the baseball player Joe DiMaggio in the lyrics. All right, that's the show for today. Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to our show on your podcast platform of choice.
Speaker: And speaking of famous athletes, join us on Thursday where the theme will be athletes in TV and film.
