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Quiz about Motown Music
Quiz about Motown Music

Motown Music Trivia Quiz


How well can you remember the songs and artists of Motown, one of the most successful recording companies in music?

A multiple-choice quiz by kenny986. Estimated time: 6 mins.
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Author
kenny986
Time
6 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
180,333
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Difficult
Avg Score
6 / 15
Plays
2650
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Question 1 of 15
1. What famous Motown song was featured in the movie "You've Got Mail" (1998), starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan? Hint


Question 2 of 15
2. Which Temptations song contains this lyric: "You'll find a heart that you've always been looking for, how could anybody ask for much more..." Hint


Question 3 of 15
3. Which of these songs by a Motown girl group reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart first? Hint


Question 4 of 15
4. What was the first Motown album to reach the number one spot on the Billboard album charts? Hint


Question 5 of 15
5. The music world suffered a great lost when this Motown artist died of throat cancer in July 1992. Hint


Question 6 of 15
6. What year did the Jackson 5 leave Motown to sign with Epic Records? Hint


Question 7 of 15
7. What was the Four Tops' first hit to reach number one on the Billboard Top 100 singles chart? Hint


Question 8 of 15
8. What was Marvin Gaye's first top ten hit on the Billboard R&B and pop charts? Hint


Question 9 of 15
9. Which of these Motown artists left their respective group to pursue a solo career FIRST? Hint


Question 10 of 15
10. What was the first hit for Motown that reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart? Hint


Question 11 of 15
11. Who received the title, "The First Lady of Motown"? Hint


Question 12 of 15
12. Which Stevie Wonder song contains this lyric: "We are undercover passion on the run, chasing love up against the sun..." Hint


Question 13 of 15
13. Which of these Marvin Gaye songs was NOT a duet with Tammi Terrell? Hint


Question 14 of 15
14. Fill in the blank from "Ball of Confusion (That's What the World is Today)" by the Temptations: "Segregation, determination, ___________, integration." Hint


Question 15 of 15
15. What is Motown's top-selling album to date? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What famous Motown song was featured in the movie "You've Got Mail" (1998), starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan?

Answer: "Signed, Sealed, Delivered, I'm Yours" by Stevie Wonder

"Signed, Sealed, Delivered, I'm Yours" was featured on Stevie Wonder's album "Signed, Sealed & Delivered", which was released in 1970.
2. Which Temptations song contains this lyric: "You'll find a heart that you've always been looking for, how could anybody ask for much more..."

Answer: "Treat Her Like a Lady"

"Treat Her Like a Lady" was released on the album, "Truly for You" in 1984. This song featured Ali-Ollie Woodson on lead vocals.
3. Which of these songs by a Motown girl group reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart first?

Answer: "Please Mr. Postman" by the Marvelettes

"Please Mr. Postman" by the Marvelettes was the first Motown song to reach number one on this chart. It was released in 1961.
4. What was the first Motown album to reach the number one spot on the Billboard album charts?

Answer: "12 Year Old Genius" by Stevie Wonder

"12 Year Old Genius" by Stevie Wonder was released in 1963, and it featured the hit "Fingertips".
5. The music world suffered a great lost when this Motown artist died of throat cancer in July 1992.

Answer: Mary Wells

Mary Wells's biggest and only number one hit was "My Guy", which was released in 1964.
6. What year did the Jackson 5 leave Motown to sign with Epic Records?

Answer: 1975

In actuality, Jermaine Jackson left the group and remained at Motown as a solo artist. He was replaced by his brother Randy, and the Jackson 5 then became known as The Jacksons.
7. What was the Four Tops' first hit to reach number one on the Billboard Top 100 singles chart?

Answer: "I Can't Help Myself"

"I Can't Help Myself" reached number one in 1965 and was featured on the album, "Four Tops".
8. What was Marvin Gaye's first top ten hit on the Billboard R&B and pop charts?

Answer: "Pride and Joy"

"Pride and Joy" was released in 1963, and it was featured on Gaye's album, "That Stubborn Kinda Fellow".
9. Which of these Motown artists left their respective group to pursue a solo career FIRST?

Answer: Diana Ross

Diana Ross left the Supremes in 1970. Eddie Kendricks left the Temptations in 1971. Martha and the Vandellas disbanded in 1972 when Reeves pursued a solo career. Jermaine Jackson left the Jackson 5 in 1975 when the remaining members and brother Randy left Motown for Epic Records.
10. What was the first hit for Motown that reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart?

Answer: "Please Mr. Postman" by the Marvelettes

Although "Shop Around" by the Miracles was Motown's first national hit in early 1961, it failed to reach number one. "Please Mr. Postman" by the Marvelettes reached number one on this chart in December 1961.
11. Who received the title, "The First Lady of Motown"?

Answer: Mary Wells

Mary Wells had three top ten hits in 1962, which included "The One Who Really Loves You" and "Two Lovers".
12. Which Stevie Wonder song contains this lyric: "We are undercover passion on the run, chasing love up against the sun..."

Answer: "Part-Time Lover"

"Part-Time Lover" was featured on "In Square Circle", which was released in 1985.
13. Which of these Marvin Gaye songs was NOT a duet with Tammi Terrell?

Answer: "It Takes Two"

"It Takes Two" was a duet between Marvin Gaye and Kim Weston, and it was released in 1967.
14. Fill in the blank from "Ball of Confusion (That's What the World is Today)" by the Temptations: "Segregation, determination, ___________, integration."

Answer: demonstration

"Ball of Confusion (That's What the World is Today)" was released in 1970 and was one of several hits by the Temptations that dealt with social issues.
15. What is Motown's top-selling album to date?

Answer: "II" by Boyz II Men

Remember: Michael Jackson was signed with Epic Records during the time "Thriller" was released. "II" by Boyz II Men sold 12 million records worldwide with hits such as "I'll Make Love To You" and "Water Runs Dry". Following is Lionel Richie's "Can't Slow Down", which sold 10 million worldwide.
Source: Author kenny986

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