Thursday June 05, 2008 – Musikal Mania Quiz # 3 / Who’s That Lady? Name That Female Artist or Group

1. Who was the first female artist to debut on the Billboard album chart at Number One? [10 Points] 10

2. This female artist has recorded more than 60 albums. By the end of the seventies she was named the most successful female singer in the United States, with only the Beatles and Elvis selling more records. Who is she? [10 Points] 20

3. Her debut 1989 solo album included 5 hit singles, 1 which topped the charts in the United Kingdom and in the United States on the Billboard R&B and Dance categories. Name the artist and the song. [10 Points - artist, 5 Points - song] 35

4. This artist had both group and solo recordings over the last five decades. She finally decided to participate in the 2004 VH1 Divas broadcast after turning down the producers every year since the shows inception. Name the artist. [10 Points] 45

5. This songwriter singer’s 1971 album held the record for best-selling album until Michael Jackson’s Thriller was released. Who’s that girl? [5 Points] 50

6. This singer won the Apollo Theater amateur contest a record six times, which led to a stint on Broadway. She also toured with the Isley Brothers in 1973, and signed with Motown in 1974 after being discovered by Jermaine Jackson. Who is she? [10 Points] 60

7. Before turning to gospel music, this artist toured with Stevie Wonder as a part of Wonderlove and throughout her career has experienced solo and duet success. Name the artist. [10 Points] 70

8. This country artist had 16 number 1 hits, both solo and duet over the course of her career. She recorded an album in 2000, after having been out of the loop for 12 years for personal reason. Who is she? [10 Points] 80

9. This group has provided backing vocals for Van Morrison’s Brown Eyed Girl, Frankie Valli’s Grease, as well as providing background vocals for Aretha Franklin, Solomon Burke, Esther Phillips, and Elvis. Who are they? [15Points] 95

10. What artist was named best selling female pop star of the millennium at the 2000 World Music Awards [5 Points] 100