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Quiz about My Favorite Songs Summarized
Quiz about My Favorite Songs Summarized

My Favorite Songs (Summarized) Quiz


I've narrowed my list of favorite songs down to a mere ten. I'll give a short description of the song and you must figure out which tune I am referring to. Beware that all of the songs are oldies. Good luck and have fun!

A multiple-choice quiz by sprinkles. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
sprinkles
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
94,168
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
9948
Last 3 plays: Guest 146 (8/10), Guest 76 (8/10), Guest 216 (10/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. This song can be linked to Derek and the Dominoes, but also to Clapton. It was released by Eric in 1970 and includes the lyrics 'let's make the best of the situation before I finally go insane'. Which song is it? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. This next song was released in the late '70s by a well-known group who had hits with 'Double Trouble' and 'Tuesday's Gone', among others. The group's name may be tricky to pronounce, but this song sure isn't. Lyrics that can be heard are 'but if I stayed here with you girl, things just couldn't be the same'. Which song is it? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Another song that I'm quite fond of is pure eighties. It came out in 1987 by a solo artist. This song can be found on the same album with other songs such as 'Fool for Love' and 'Nobody Owns Me'. 'In this world we're just beginning to understand the miracle of living' can be heard in this tune. Which song is it? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Hey, hey! This next song went big; it actually reached the top of the charts in 1967. The song can be found with other songs like 'Your Auntie Grizelda' and 'Laugh'. Lines that can be heard are 'Love was out to get me, that's the way it seemed'. Which song is it? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. This sixties song can be found on Highway 61 by a guy with a voice that isn't exactly the greatest. The song is long, running about six minutes. Lyrics included are 'You never turned around to see the frowns on the jugglers and the clowns'. Which song is it? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Another favorite of mine is by...The Partridge Family. That's right, David Cassidy and the clan. It came out in 1970 and. like the majority of their songs, it was an instant hit. The song can be found on the group's first album. 'I only wanna make you happy and if you say hey go away I will' can be heard. Which song is it? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. This song went big. It reached number three in 1970 by a solo artist. Allright, it was by a woman. The lady also had hits with 'Deeper and Deeper' and 'Bring the Boys Home'. Lyrics heard: 'But that night on our honeymoon, we stayed in separate rooms'. Which song is it? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. This next song is yet another seventies hit. It WAS a hit. It went as far as number seven in 1973 by...yet another solo female artist. The song can be found on the album 'No Secrets'. Goofy lyrics can be heard throughout the song, including 'Your hat strategically dipped below one eye, your scarf it was apricot'. Which song is it? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Let's move away from the seventies for a minute and focus on the sixties. The song can be heard on the 1966 album 'If You Can Believe Your Eyes and Ears'. It was the group's first record. Lyrics that can be heard are 'Stopped in to a church I passed along the way'. Which song is it? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. And back to the '70s. This top ten hit was said to be the group's biggest hit. Don't be surprised if you haven't heard too much about this group, because I sure haven't. I just like this particular song. Anyway, lyrics that are heard are 'Long distance call I got today, she sounded lonely so I'm on my way'. Which song is it? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. This song can be linked to Derek and the Dominoes, but also to Clapton. It was released by Eric in 1970 and includes the lyrics 'let's make the best of the situation before I finally go insane'. Which song is it?

Answer: Layla

'Layla' came out in 1970; the other songs that are given were released later on. It's mainly just instrumental with limited lyrics and runs for quite some time. All of these songs, along with others, can be found on the nice CD 'Timepieces'.
2. This next song was released in the late '70s by a well-known group who had hits with 'Double Trouble' and 'Tuesday's Gone', among others. The group's name may be tricky to pronounce, but this song sure isn't. Lyrics that can be heard are 'but if I stayed here with you girl, things just couldn't be the same'. Which song is it?

Answer: Free Bird

Ahhh, Lynyrd Skynyrd. The song came out in 1973 on the album 'Pronounced'leh-'nerd 'skin-'nerd'. 'Free Bird' is lengthy, running about nine minutes, but that doesn't bother me.
3. Another song that I'm quite fond of is pure eighties. It came out in 1987 by a solo artist. This song can be found on the same album with other songs such as 'Fool for Love' and 'Nobody Owns Me'. 'In this world we're just beginning to understand the miracle of living' can be heard in this tune. Which song is it?

Answer: Heaven is a Place on Earth

Allright, I couldn't really think of any songs to go up against this one. 'Heaven' came out from Belinda Carlisle in 1987. The album on which it can be found is titled 'Heaven on Earth'. The song does an awful lot of repeating and runs around four minutes or so.
4. Hey, hey! This next song went big; it actually reached the top of the charts in 1967. The song can be found with other songs like 'Your Auntie Grizelda' and 'Laugh'. Lines that can be heard are 'Love was out to get me, that's the way it seemed'. Which song is it?

Answer: I'm a Believer

The Monkees DID have to make my list at least once. This 1967 song can be found on 'More of the Monkees', the group's second album.
5. This sixties song can be found on Highway 61 by a guy with a voice that isn't exactly the greatest. The song is long, running about six minutes. Lyrics included are 'You never turned around to see the frowns on the jugglers and the clowns'. Which song is it?

Answer: Like a Rolling Stone

Bob Dylan's 1965 song 'Like a Rolling Stone' can be found on the album 'Highway 61 Revisited'. The album is Dylan's sixth.
6. Another favorite of mine is by...The Partridge Family. That's right, David Cassidy and the clan. It came out in 1970 and. like the majority of their songs, it was an instant hit. The song can be found on the group's first album. 'I only wanna make you happy and if you say hey go away I will' can be heard. Which song is it?

Answer: I Think I Love You

'I Think I Love You' can be found on 'The Partridge Family Album'. Wow! How'd they come up with that name? The other songs are all on different albums.
7. This song went big. It reached number three in 1970 by a solo artist. Allright, it was by a woman. The lady also had hits with 'Deeper and Deeper' and 'Bring the Boys Home'. Lyrics heard: 'But that night on our honeymoon, we stayed in separate rooms'. Which song is it?

Answer: Band of Gold

Miss Freda Payne came out with 'Band of Gold'. She came out with a number of hits, but I specifically like this tune. Dawn had 'Candida', Roberta Flack had 'Killing Me...', and 'Touch Me In The Morning' was by Diana Ross.
8. This next song is yet another seventies hit. It WAS a hit. It went as far as number seven in 1973 by...yet another solo female artist. The song can be found on the album 'No Secrets'. Goofy lyrics can be heard throughout the song, including 'Your hat strategically dipped below one eye, your scarf it was apricot'. Which song is it?

Answer: You're So Vain

'You're So Vain' was released by Carly Simon. She also had albums titled 'Best of Carly Simon (Elektra)' and 'Hotcakes'. 'No Secrets' was her first album and includes songs such as 'Right Thing to Do', 'Carter Family', and 'Night Owl'.
9. Let's move away from the seventies for a minute and focus on the sixties. The song can be heard on the 1966 album 'If You Can Believe Your Eyes and Ears'. It was the group's first record. Lyrics that can be heard are 'Stopped in to a church I passed along the way'. Which song is it?

Answer: California Dreamin'

This song was sung by The Mamas and the Papas. Their first album had songs like 'Hey Girl' and 'Spanish Harlem' on it.
10. And back to the '70s. This top ten hit was said to be the group's biggest hit. Don't be surprised if you haven't heard too much about this group, because I sure haven't. I just like this particular song. Anyway, lyrics that are heard are 'Long distance call I got today, she sounded lonely so I'm on my way'. Which song is it?

Answer: Hitchin' A Ride

Vanity Fare. I can't tell you a darn thing about them except that they came out with a very nice song titled 'Hitchin' A Ride'. Okay, so that does it with the music quiz. Long live the oldies!
Source: Author sprinkles

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