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Retro Music! Trivia Quiz

I like classic rock, and here is a quiz showcasing some of the artists and tidbits I find interesting about my favorite era of music. Enjoy! :)

A multiple-choice quiz by ressas. Estimated time: 7 mins.

Author
ressas

Time
7 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
9,829

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
1773

Last 3 plays: Guest 63 (4/10), Guest 216 (2/10), Guest 136 (3/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which of the following is a Petula Clark album title? Hint

'Colors of The Day'

'In Love'

'Recollections'

'Greatest Hits Vol. 3'

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of the following is NOT a Judy Collins song? Hint

'To Daddy'

'Pretty Polly'

'Someday Soon'

'My Father'

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Question 3 of 10

3. Here is an easy one. Which famous folk singer wrote Judy Collins' signature song 'Both Sides Now'? Hint

Joan Baez

Joni Mitchell

Judy Collins

Mary Travers

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which Rolling Stones song did many radio stations not want to play because of the implications it created? Hint

'Let's Spend The Night Together'

'Goodbye Ruby Tuesday'

'In My Room'

'Stupid Girl'

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who was the Hollies song 'Carrie Anne' written about? Hint

Marianne Faithfull

No one, it just sounded right

The lead singer's girlfriend

Someone named Carrie-Anne

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Question 6 of 10

6. What Australian band had hits with 'Cool Change' and 'Lonesome Loser' as well as 'Reminescing'?

Answer: (Three Words)

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Question 7 of 10

7. Fill in the title of this 10cc song: 'I'm ______
_________
________'

Answer: (Will To Power did a version)

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Question 8 of 10

8. What was the name of the 'little one' mentioned in 'Seasons in the Sun' by Terry Jacks?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 9 of 10

9. Carole King's best-known album is called?

Answer: (needlework)

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Question 10 of 10

10. According to the Vicki Lawrence song, 'The Night The Lights Went Out in Georgia', who never misses when she aims a gun?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Apr 18 2024 : Guest 63: 4/10
Apr 18 2024 : Guest 216: 2/10
Apr 17 2024 : Guest 136: 3/10
Apr 03 2024 : Guest 76: 4/10
Mar 10 2024 : Guest 198: 5/10
Feb 27 2024 : trebdogg: 4/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of the following is a Petula Clark album title?

Answer: 'In Love'

'In Love' is the only one that's a Pet Clark album title.

2. Which of the following is NOT a Judy Collins song?

Answer: 'To Daddy'

'To Daddy' is by Emmylou Harris. Everything else is by Judy.

3. Here is an easy one. Which famous folk singer wrote Judy Collins' signature song 'Both Sides Now'?

Answer: Joni Mitchell

Joni Mitchell, of course, wrote 'Both Sides Now'.

4. Which Rolling Stones song did many radio stations not want to play because of the implications it created?

Answer: 'Let's Spend The Night Together'

It was 'Let's Spend The Night Together'. of course. One of my favorite songs by the Stones!

5. Who was the Hollies song 'Carrie Anne' written about?

Answer: Marianne Faithfull

It was written about Marianne Faithfull, the same person who did the far-superior original version of 'As Tears Go By'.

6. What Australian band had hits with 'Cool Change' and 'Lonesome Loser' as well as 'Reminescing'?

Answer: Little River Band

Great band and terrific lyrics! I'm sure every woman's had at least one 'Lonesome Loser' in her life.

7. Fill in the title of this 10cc song: 'I'm ______ _________ ________'

Answer: not in love

This is my favorite songs by 10cc. 'Things We Do For Love' is a good one as well, but 'I'm Not In Love' is the best!

8. What was the name of the 'little one' mentioned in 'Seasons in the Sun' by Terry Jacks?

Answer: Michelle

'Goodbye Michelle, my little one...' Although there are probably a few exceptions to the rule, who can listen to 'Seasons In the Sun' without crying?

9. Carole King's best-known album is called?

Answer: Tapestry

Of course, it's 'Tapestry', hope you got it right.

10. According to the Vicki Lawrence song, 'The Night The Lights Went Out in Georgia', who never misses when she aims a gun?

Answer: little sister

Nope, 'little sister don't miss when she aims her gun.' I found out the other night this is a very easy song to sing at karaoke!

Source: Author ressas

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