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Quiz about Lyrics Of Ray Charles
Quiz about Lyrics Of Ray Charles

Lyrics Of Ray Charles Trivia Quiz

Between 1958 and 1966, the great Ray Charles had an amazing 50 songs chart on Billboard's Hot 100. From the lyrics given, can you name these ten songs by Ray Charles? [All songs listed are by Ray Charles.]

A multiple-choice quiz by lowtechmaster. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
lowtechmaster
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
389,579
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
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Awards
Top 35% Quiz
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Question 1 of 10
1. These lyrics come from which song by Ray Charles?

"I don't remember just how I started.
I only know that we should have parted.
I stole a kiss and then another.
I didn't mean to take it further."
 Hint


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Question 2 of 10
2. Which one of the top hits of Ray Charles has these lines?

"Those happy hours that we once knew
Tho' long ago, they still make me blue.
They say that time heals a broken heart,
But time has stood still since we've been apart." Hint


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Question 3 of 10
3. "Now they say that absence makes the heart grow fonder (fonder)
And that tears are only rain to make love grow.
Well my love for you could never grow no stronger (stronger)
If I lived to be a hundred years old."

Ray Charles sang these words in which song? Hint


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Question 4 of 10
4. In 1963, these lyrics appeared in what tune by Ray Charles?

"Take these tears from my eyes and let me see
Just a spark of the love that used to be.
If you love somebody new, let me find a new love, too." Hint


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Question 5 of 10
5. From what Ray Charles hit are these lines?

"Woah woman, oh woman, don't treat me so mean.
You're the meanest old woman that I've ever seen.
I guess if you said so
Id have to pack my things and go. (That's right.) Hint


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Question 6 of 10
6. "You told me once dear
That you really loved me,
And no one else
Could ever come between (yeah)."

These words are found in which Ray Charles number? Hint


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Question 7 of 10
7. These sad lyrics are from which Ray Charles song?

"I got a cow that went dry and a hen that won't lay,
A big stack of bills that gets bigger each day.
The county's gonna haul my belongings away...." Hint


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Question 8 of 10
8. In which tune by Ray Charles appear these words?

"Other arms reach out to me.
Other eyes smile tenderly.
Still in peaceful dreams I see
The road leads back to you" Hint


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Question 9 of 10
9. "When you see me in misery,
Come on baby see about me.
Now yeah, hey hey, all right.
See the girl with the red dress on,
She can do the Birdland all night long."

Can you identify the Ray Charles song? Hint


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Question 10 of 10
10. From which song by Ray Charles come these lines?

"For I never knew the art of making love,
Though my heart aches with love for you.
Afraid and shy I let my chance go by,
A chance that you might love me too." Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. These lyrics come from which song by Ray Charles? "I don't remember just how I started. I only know that we should have parted. I stole a kiss and then another. I didn't mean to take it further."

Answer: One Mint Julep

 On the Billboard Hot 100, "One Mint Julep" was a number eight hit in 1961. "No One" got to number 21 in 1963. In 1964, "Baby Don't You Cry" made number 39, and "A Tear Fell" reached number 50.
2. Which one of the top hits of Ray Charles has these lines? "Those happy hours that we once knew Tho' long ago, they still make me blue. They say that time heals a broken heart, But time has stood still since we've been apart."

Answer: I Can't Stop Loving You

 In 1962, "I Can't Stop Loving You" topped the Billboard Hot 100 list at number one! "Unchain My heart" was a number nine hit in 1961. "Let's Go Get Stoned" reached number 31 in 1966. "No One To Cry To" settled for number 55 in 1964.
3. "Now they say that absence makes the heart grow fonder (fonder) And that tears are only rain to make love grow. Well my love for you could never grow no stronger (stronger) If I lived to be a hundred years old." Ray Charles sang these words in which song?

Answer: Crying Time

 "Crying Time" was a number six hit on Billboard's Hot 100 in 1966. "Without Love There Is Nothing" reached number 29 in 1963. In 1964, "Makin' Whoopee" ranked at number 46, and "Cry" made number 58.
4. In 1963, these lyrics appeared in what tune by Ray Charles? "Take these tears from my eyes and let me see Just a spark of the love that used to be. If you love somebody new, let me find a new love, too."

Answer: Take These Chains From My Heart

 The Billboard Hot 100 listed "Take These Chains From My Heart" at number eight in 1963. "Your Cheatin' Heart" made number 29 in 1962. "I Choose To Sing The Blues" was ranked number 32 in 1966. And "My Baby Don't Dig Me" got to number 51 in 1964.
5. From what Ray Charles hit are these lines? "Woah woman, oh woman, don't treat me so mean. You're the meanest old woman that I've ever seen. I guess if you said so Id have to pack my things and go. (That's right.)

Answer: Hit The Road Jack

 In 1961, "Hit The Road Jack" topped the Billboard Hot 100 at number one. In 1960,
"Sticks And Stones" made number 40. In 1964, "That Lucky Old Sun" ranked number 20 and "Smack Dab In The Middle" peaked at number 52.
6. "You told me once dear That you really loved me, And no one else Could ever come between (yeah)." These words are found in which Ray Charles number?

Answer: You Are My Sunshine

 Three of these songs made the Billboard Hot 100 list in 1962: "You Are My Sunshine" ranked number seven; "Hide Nor Hair" checked in at number 20; and "Born To Lose" got to number 41. In 1966, "Please Say You're Fooling" made number 64.
7. These sad lyrics are from which Ray Charles song? "I got a cow that went dry and a hen that won't lay, A big stack of bills that gets bigger each day. The county's gonna haul my belongings away...."

Answer: Busted

 "Busted" by Ray Charles was a number four hit on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1963. "Ruby" (1960) made number 28, "At The Club" (1962) reached number 44, and "I've Got News For You" got to number 66 in 1961.
8. In which tune by Ray Charles appear these words? "Other arms reach out to me. Other eyes smile tenderly. Still in peaceful dreams I see The road leads back to you"

Answer: Georgia On My Mind

 Arguably the greatest song by Ray Charles, "Georgia on My Mind" was a smash number one hit on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1960. "Together Again" got to number 19 in 1966. "I'm Movin' On" made number 40 in 1959. And "I'm A Fool To Care" eased in at number 84 in 1965.
9. "When you see me in misery, Come on baby see about me. Now yeah, hey hey, all right. See the girl with the red dress on, She can do the Birdland all night long." Can you identify the Ray Charles song?

Answer: What'd I Say (Parts 1 & 2)

 These lines are from "What'd I Say (Parts 1 & 2)" that scored at number six on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1959. In 1963, "Don't Set Me Free" got to number 20. In 1960, "Hardhearted Hannah" reached number 55 and "Let The Good Times Roll" peaked at number 78.
10. From which song by Ray Charles come these lines? "For I never knew the art of making love, Though my heart aches with love for you. Afraid and shy I let my chance go by, A chance that you might love me too."

Answer: You Don't Know Me

 "You Don't Know Me" soared to number two on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1962. In the same year, "Careless Love" got to number 60. "My Heart Cries For You" was a number 38 in 1964. In 1960, "Them That Got" reached number 58.
Source: Author lowtechmaster

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