1967 and the Summer of Love

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1. Between sessions of transcendental meditation the Beatles made a worldwide broadcast with their UK anthem for the “Summer of Love”. What was the title of that “Fab Four” song? She Loves You All You Need is Love Love Me Do Can't Buy Me Love

2. The twang and howl of Jimi Hendrix’s tortured guitar became part of the soundtrack for the “Summer of Love“. What was the colour of the “haze” that Hendrix sang about in ‘67? Violet Green Purple Golden

3. In 1967 Scott McKenzie was preaching the hippie gospel of love and peace in song. Which US city did Scott McKenzie sing about in that sultry summer? New York New Orleans Los Angeles San Francisco

4. In that 1967 hit Scott McKenzie advised you to decorate yourself with a floral garnish. Where did he suggest you should wear your flowers? in your top pocket on your lapels In your hair on your sleeve

5. Although “Blowin’ In the Wind” was a 1963 hit for Peter Paul and Mary it was reinvigorated by the “Summer of Love”. Who wrote this anthem of peace and love? Bob Dylan Joan Beaz Lennon and McCartney Sonny Bono

6. In the early sixties the name of the Beach Boys was synonymous with the surfing lifestyle and the California youth culture. By the mid-sixties their musical style had become a little more thoughtful and complex. Complete the title of this 1967 example of the Beach Boys new sophisticated sound - “Heroes and ______”? Outlaws Villains Venturers Champions

7. Flowers were a popular theme for songs of the era as they were the hippie emblem of peace and love. British group The Move went with the mood of the time and sang about flowers being where? in the garden in the park in the rain in a vase

8. One of the pop phenomena of the mid-sixties was the group the Monkees. In 1967 they hit the charts with “I’m a Believer”. Which famous singer wrote this song? Neil Diamond Art Garfunkle Paul Simon Bob Dylan

9. Another classic hit from 1967 came from Procol Harum. Complete the title of that song - “A Whiter Shade of ______”? Answer: (One Word)

10. Which group had a hit which was “Dedicated to the One I love” in 1967? The Carpenters Mamas and the Papas The Beach Boys The Bee Gees