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Music Of The 60s Trivia Quiz

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A multiple-choice quiz by sugar_magnolia28. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
sugar_magnolia28

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
13,775

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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8 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Aretha Franklin recorded 'Respect' in 1967. Who originally sang this song? Hint

Otis Redding

Dionne Warwick

Smokey Robinson

Ray Charles

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Question 2 of 10

2. What popular artist recorded 'Papa's Got a Brand New Bag' in 1965? Hint

James Brown

Carole King

Jackie Wilson

Jimi Hendrix

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Question 3 of 10

3. In 1963, The Ronettes recorded 'Be My Baby'. What famous man in the music industry produced, co-wrote, and was the husband of lead singer Ronnie Bennett? Hint

Hal Blaine

Phil Spector

Jeff Barry

Gerry Goffin

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Question 4 of 10

4. The Beatles recorded a remake of 'Long Tall Sally' in 1964. Who recorded the original song in 1956? Hint

Chuck Berry

James Brown

Buddy Holly

Little Richard

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Question 5 of 10

5. Otis Redding recorded his only number one hit just three days before he died in a plane crash on December 10, 1967. What was the name of the song? Hint

(Sittin' On The) Dock of the Bay

Pain In My Heart

Try A Little Tenderness

Respect

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Question 6 of 10

6. 'The way you smell so sweet, you know you could have been some perfume.' Name the song. Hint

You've Really Got A Hold On Me

The Way You Do The Things You Do

Stop! In The Name Of Love

I've Been Loving You Too Long

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Question 7 of 10

7. The song 'Louie, Louie' was recorded by three different groups, but which group made it popular in 1963? Hint

The Wailers

The Ventures

Richard Berry

The Kingsmen

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Question 8 of 10

8. Jimi Hendrix recorded 'All Along The Watchtower' in 1968. Who was the original songwriter and singer of this song? Hint

Carole King

Ray Charles

Bob Dylan

Janis Joplin

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Question 9 of 10

9. This amazing singer-songwriter of the 60s died of a drug overdose just at the prime of her career. Hint

Janis Joplin

Aretha Franklin

Carole King

Grace Slick

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Question 10 of 10

10. This psychedelic rock band stayed together for thirty years, continuing to attract sell out audiences up until their lead singer died in 1995. Hint

Jefferson Airplane

The Rolling Stones

The Doors

The Grateful Dead

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Aretha Franklin recorded 'Respect' in 1967. Who originally sang this song?

Answer: Otis Redding

'Respect' was arguably the song that established Aretha as the 'Queen of Soul'.

2. What popular artist recorded 'Papa's Got a Brand New Bag' in 1965?

Answer: James Brown

Dave Marsh, Rolling Stone Magazine said: 'No record before 'Papa' sounded anything like {it;} no record since - certainly no dance record - has been unmarked by it.'

3. In 1963, The Ronettes recorded 'Be My Baby'. What famous man in the music industry produced, co-wrote, and was the husband of lead singer Ronnie Bennett?

Answer: Phil Spector

Phil Spector and Ronnie Bennett's marriage ended tragically when Spector became abusive and actually locked Bennett in his mansion and kept her imprisoned there for several years.

4. The Beatles recorded a remake of 'Long Tall Sally' in 1964. Who recorded the original song in 1956?

Answer: Little Richard

'Long Tall Sally' was Little Richard's most successful song, reaching number 6 on the Billboard pop chart.

5. Otis Redding recorded his only number one hit just three days before he died in a plane crash on December 10, 1967. What was the name of the song?

Answer: (Sittin' On The) Dock of the Bay

Though Otis Redding wrote many hit songs for other artists as a part of the Stax-Volt team, the only number 1 hit he sang himself didn't even reach number 1 before he died.

6. 'The way you smell so sweet, you know you could have been some perfume.' Name the song.

Answer: The Way You Do The Things You Do

This song was performed by The Temptations and written by William 'Smokey' Robinson.

7. The song 'Louie, Louie' was recorded by three different groups, but which group made it popular in 1963?

Answer: The Kingsmen

Richard Berry was the original composer and artist in 'Louie, Louie' and The Wailers recorded the first rock and roll version, but The Kingsmen were the ones who made it a hit song.

8. Jimi Hendrix recorded 'All Along The Watchtower' in 1968. Who was the original songwriter and singer of this song?

Answer: Bob Dylan

Dylan actually liked Hendrix's version of his song, and by the 1980's was incorporating much of Hendrix's style into his own performances.

9. This amazing singer-songwriter of the 60s died of a drug overdose just at the prime of her career.

Answer: Janis Joplin

Many of Joplin's performances turned into 'declamatory lectures' to her audiences, talking about her own personal problems, though no one really seemed to listen!

10. This psychedelic rock band stayed together for thirty years, continuing to attract sell out audiences up until their lead singer died in 1995.

Answer: The Grateful Dead

The greatest band to ever grace a stage. I miss them so.

Source: Author sugar_magnolia28

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