Greatest Hits CDs II

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1. "The Beatles : 1" CD has their 27 number one hits which span a period of less than eight years, 1962-70. In the CD booklet, an introduction is written by George Martin. Which of these does NOT correctly describe George Martin's role? played piano on some Beatles' tracks producer of almost all their records long time manager of the group arranger and composer of orchestra accompaniments

2. "The Best of Eric Burdon and the Animals 1966-1968" has 15 of their songs. One is the full length version of "Sky Pilot" at 7:29 minutes. During an instrumental part in the middle of the song, what strange instrument is heard clearly, for more than a minute, over the sounds of plane engines, guns, explosions and sounds of battle cries? bouzouki bagpipes panflute harp

3. "The Legend of Johnny Cash" CD contains 21 of his hits, stretching across his nearly half-century career. Which of these songs was written by Bono/U2, who also sings background harmonies on the track? Hurt Highwayman One Piece at a Time The Wanderer

4. Another great artist whose career spanned more than half a century was Ray Charles. His CD, "the very best of Ray Charles," (no capitals) is a great compilation of his hits. During his career, he played jazz, blues, swing, gospel, country, R&B and pop. "Georgia on My Mind" is considered his first number one POP hit. True False

5. Which song from "The Best of Dire Straits & Mark Knopfler : Private Investigations" CD begins with these lyrics? "These mist covered mountains Are a home now for me But my home is the lowlands And always will be" On Every Street Walk of Life Brothers in Arms Going Home (Theme from the Local Hero)

6. "Donovan's Greatest Hits" has eleven great tracks. Complete the name of the song from the CD. "Season of the __" Sun Witch Mind Heart

7. "Elvis' Golden Records" is a CD comprised of 14 songs that sold over a million copies. Which of these songs was his first number 1 big hit? Heartbreak Hotel All Shook Up Hound Dog Jailhouse Rock

8. There are 12 tracks on the "Jimi Hendrix Experience : Smash Hits" CD. Which set of songs were the FIRST to hit Top Ten status in the UK in early 1967? "Hey Joe", "Purple Haze", "Foxey Lady" "Hey Joe", "Purple Haze", "The Wind Cries Mary" "Hey Joe", "Purple Haze", "All Along the Watchtower" "Foxey Lady", "Purple Haze", "The Wind Cries Mary"

9. "The Very Best of Roy Orbison" has 18 tracks that span his career of more than 30 years. His first big hit was "Only the Lonely" in 1955. In 1964 he recorded a number one hit, which was re-recorded in 1985 and then used for a movie soundtrack by nearly the same name, in 1990. What is the CORRECT name for this song? Pretty Woman Pretty Woman, Pretty Woman She's Walking Back to Me Oh, Pretty Woman

10. Which of these songs would NOT be included on the double disc CD "The Rolling Stones : Hot Rocks 1964-1971"? Wild Horses Brown Sugar Gimme Shelter Tumbling Dice