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This Chart-Topper Started Life as a Throwaway B-Side

This Chart-Topper Started Life as a Throwaway B-Side

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The A-side flopped. The B-side made history.

About this quiz

One of the biggest songs ever released was buried on the flip side of a single its label thought would be the hit. Can you name it, plus nail nine more music-industry oddities?

Expect 10 multiple-choice questions in the music category. Difficulty is medium. Every question comes with an explanation and a fun fact so you leave smarter than you arrived, even when you whiff it.

What to expect

  • 10 questions · one per page, no fluff
  • ~5 minutes to play
  • Average score is 4.1/10 (41%). Beat the average to rank up.
  • Hardest question: only 22% get it right.
  • Earn doubloons per correct answer. Perfect round: bonus 50.
  • Optional Timed Mode: 20 seconds per question, +50% doubloons.

Frequently asked

How long does the This Chart-Topper Started Life as a Throwaway B-Side quiz take?
About 5 minutes for 10 questions. No time pressure unless you turn on Timed Mode.
How hard is it?
This one's medium. The average player nails 4.1 out of 10. The hardest question only 22% get right.
Do I need to sign up?
Nope. Play free, no account required. Your streak and doubloons save to your browser.
Can I play again?
Aye, replay anytime. Your personal best is tracked for each quiz — beat your own score.

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