Easy Music Trivia: First Comes Love | 10 Questions

Answer: Where Did Our Love Go?

"Where Did Our Love Go" is a song by the Supremes on the Motown label. It was the first number one hit from the Supremes that year; others included "Baby Love", "Stop! In the Name of Love", and "Back in My Arms Again". It's been covered multiple times over the years, including a notable one in 1981, when England's Soft Cell combined their cover of "Where Did Our Love Go" with a cover of Gloria Jones' "Tainted Love".

Answer: Go Your Own Way

"Go Your Own Way" was a perfect song for a band that included a couple that was breaking up. Guitarist Lindsey Buckingham wrote it about the break-up with his long-time girlfriend, the band's singer-songwriter Stevie Nicks. Stevie and Lindsay had met as teenagers in Northern California and had been together for many years; the break-up was hard on everyone, including the other band members, but it spawned some successful music.

Its album, "Rumors", was a huge commercial and critical success.

Answer: You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'

"You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'" was one of Phil Spector's signature creations, and was a hit for the Righteous Brothers when they released it in 1964. The Righteous Brothers were the unrelated musicians Bill Medley and Bobby Hatfield. Usually the Righteous Brothers sang their songs together, but this song gave Medley a solo for the opening lines, with Hatfield joining at the chorus. Hatfield was not happy about that part, and Medley was concerned that the song would be too long for listeners and DJs.

But the song was a commercial and critical success, going to number one across multiple markets and earning a Grammy nomination for Best Rock and Roll Recording in 1965.

Answer: What's Love Got to Do With It

The inimitable Tina Turner released "What's Love Got to Do With It" in 1984. It was written by Terry Britten and Graham Lyle and was offered to several other singers, including Donna Summer, before Turner took over and brought it to the top of the charts, including number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 (1984).

The video, which portrayed Turner walking down a street talking to people, won "Best Female Video" at the MTV Video Music Awards in 1985.

Answer: Michelle

"Michelle" was released on the Beatles' Rubber Soul album in 1965. Paul McCartney wrote most of the song, with John Lennon creating the bridge. McCartney has said they were inspired by eclectic sources, including Chet Atkins, the French vibe young Londoners were aspiring to at the time, and Nina Simone's version of "I Put a Spell On You." McCartney turned to a friend's wife who was a French teacher to help with the French lyrics. "Michelle" won the Grammy Award for Song of the Year.

Answer: I Think I Love You

"I Think I Love You" was a key sound to the fictional band The Partridge Family on the show of the same name on NBC in 1970. The show featured a widowed single mother and her five children in their own band. The song was sung by Shirley Jones -- an award-winning musical actress already -- and David Cassidy, who played the eldest son, Keith.

The rest of the family members didn't actually sing and the other parts were played by studio musicians. The song peaked at number one on the US Cash Box Top 100 weekly chart in 1970.

Answer: How Deep Is Your Love

The Bee Gees released "How Deep Is Your Love" in 1977; it was part of the soundtrack to the blockbuster disco movie "Saturday Night Fever." It was written by a combination of the brothers Gibb, their keyboardist, and a co-producer. It went to the top of the charts all over the world and earned a Grammy for Best Pop Performance. Barry Gibb said he was particularly happy when the song did well in England: most of the music there at the time had punk and new wave roots, so seeing an underdog ballad go to the top was pleasing.

Answer: Open Arms

Journey founder Neal Schon didn't want to release "Open Arms," saying it was a completely turnaround for the guitar-master rock songs the band had been known for. But it turned out to be a huge hit for the band and was number one on the US Cashbox Top 100 (1982).

It was written by Journey frontman Steve Perry and pianist Jonathan Cain. It marked a turning point in Journey's lifespan, pivoting toward greater commercial success but also more internal struggle.

Answer: Endless Love

"Endless Love" was a song that accompanied a film by the same name, starring Brooke Shields and Martin Hewitt as star-crossed teen lovers. Tom Cruise had a supporting role as a trouble-causing friend. The song went to number the top of the Billboard charts in many countries worldwide.

The song, which was written by Richie, was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1982.

Answer: I Love Rock and Roll

Joan Jett & the Blackhearts made "I Love Rock and Roll" famous in 1982 when it hit number one in multiple countries. "Weird Al" Yankovic released a parody version of the song a year later entitled "I Love Rocky Road."
Britney Spears covered the song in 2002 and used it in her biographical movie, "Crossroads," in a karaoke scene.