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Quiz about Pop Music 1966
Quiz about Pop Music 1966

Pop Music 1966 Trivia Quiz


Please take this fun quiz about some hit songs from 1966. Good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by mrgrouchy. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
mrgrouchy
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
316,362
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
3107
Awards
Top 20% Quiz
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which one of these groups had a number one single in 1966 with "Reach Out I'll Be There"? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. In 1966, Johnny Rivers had a hit song with "Secret Agent Man." Please complete this line from the song: "Odds are you ____________________." Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which one of these 1966 hit songs opens with the lyrics: "I love the colorful clothes she wears/ And the way the sunlight plays upon her hair.."? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which singer had a big hit in 1966 with "When a Man Loves a Woman"? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. In 1966, the Rolling Stones had a number one hit with "Paint It, Black." According to this song's lyrics, what are "the girls dressed in"? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which one of these 1966 songs was a hit single for the Cyrkle? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. The Outsiders had a 1966 U.S. top 40 song with "Time Won't Let Me." From which Ohio city, home of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, did this group hail? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. In 1966, Bobby Hebb reached the number two position on the U.S. singles charts with "Sunny." Please complete these lyrics from the song: "Oh, the dark days are gone and the bright days are here/My sunny one _________________..." Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. In 1966, the Lovin' Spoonful achieved success with songs such as "Summer in the City" and "Daydream." Who was the lead vocalist of this popular group? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Which group featuring Mark Lindsay hit the U.S. top 40 charts in 1966 with "Kicks"? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which one of these groups had a number one single in 1966 with "Reach Out I'll Be There"?

Answer: The Four Tops

The Four Tops, led by vocalist Levi Stubbs, reached the top of the Billboard singles charts with "Reach Out I'll Be There" in September 1966. Billboard listed the song as the number four most popular record for the entire year. The Righteous Brothers had a big hit with "Soul and Inspiration"; the Marvelettes charted with "Don't Mess With Bill"; and the Supremes recorded the 1966 hit "You Can't Hurry Love."
2. In 1966, Johnny Rivers had a hit song with "Secret Agent Man." Please complete this line from the song: "Odds are you ____________________."

Answer: Won't live to see tomorrow

Johnny Rivers (John Henry Ramistella) was born in New York City. He reached the number three spot on the U.S. charts in 1966 with "Secret Agent Man." The lyrics read, "Odds are you won't live to see tomorrow/Secret agent man...they've given you a number and taken away your name."
3. Which one of these 1966 hit songs opens with the lyrics: "I love the colorful clothes she wears/ And the way the sunlight plays upon her hair.."?

Answer: Good Vibrations

"Good Vibrations" was a number hit single for the Beach Boys in December 1966. This song was written by Brian Wilson and Mike Love; it was released as a single in October 1966. The song features the unique sound of an electro-theremin as well as a cello. "Good Vibrations" later appeared on the Beach Boys' "Smiley Smile" album in 1967.
4. Which singer had a big hit in 1966 with "When a Man Loves a Woman"?

Answer: Percy Sledge

Percy Sledge, born in Alabama, reached the top of the U.S. singles charts in 1966 with his soulful ballad called "When a Man Loves a Woman." Sledge sings, "When a man loves a woman can't keep his mind on nothin' else/He'll trade the world for the good thing he's found..." Jimmy Ruffin had a 1966 hit with "What Becomes of the Broken Hearted"; Tommy Roe sang "Sweet Pea"; and Lee Dorsey had success with "Working in the Coal Mine."
5. In 1966, the Rolling Stones had a number one hit with "Paint It, Black." According to this song's lyrics, what are "the girls dressed in"?

Answer: Their summer clothes

In June 1966, the Rolling Stones reached the top of the U.S. and U.K. singles charts with their song "Paint It, Black." The song features a sitar introduction by Brian Jones. Mick Jagger sings, "I see the girls walk by dressed in their summer clothes/I have to turn my head until my darkness goes..."
6. Which one of these 1966 songs was a hit single for the Cyrkle?

Answer: Red Rubber Ball

The Cyrkle was a group formed in Pennsylvania by lead singers Don Dannemann and Tom Dawes; it was later managed by Beatles' legend Brian Epstein. In 1966, the group had a number two hit song in the U.S. with "Red Rubber Ball." This tune was written by Paul Simon and Bruce Woodley.

Some of the lyrics to "Red Rubber Ball read, "And I think it's gonna be alright/Yeah, the worst is over now/The morning sun is shining like a red rubber ball..." The Troggs recorded "Wild Thing"; Sam the Sham & the Pharaohs did "Lil' Red Riding Hood"; and ? and the Mysterians recorded "96 Tears."
7. The Outsiders had a 1966 U.S. top 40 song with "Time Won't Let Me." From which Ohio city, home of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, did this group hail?

Answer: Cleveland

The Outsiders were a group that hailed from Cleveland, Ohio- home of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The band featured lead vocals by Sonny Geraci. "Time Won't Let Me" reached the number five position in the U.S. charts in early 1966. The song's opening lyrics read, "I can't wait forever/Even though you want me to/I can't wait forever/To know if you'll be true..."
8. In 1966, Bobby Hebb reached the number two position on the U.S. singles charts with "Sunny." Please complete these lyrics from the song: "Oh, the dark days are gone and the bright days are here/My sunny one _________________..."

Answer: Shines so sincere

Bobby Hebb, born in Nashville, had a big hit in 1966 with the song "Sunny." The tune became popular because of its catchy melody and optimistic lyrics. Hebb sings, "Oh, the dark days are gone and the bright days are here / My sunny one shines so sincere / Sunny one so true, I love you..."
9. In 1966, the Lovin' Spoonful achieved success with songs such as "Summer in the City" and "Daydream." Who was the lead vocalist of this popular group?

Answer: John Sebastian

John Sebastian was the lead singer of the New York City-based Lovin' Spoonful. He also played guitar and composed songs. The group had a 1966 number one hit in the U.S. with "Summer in the City." The song "Daydream" reached the number two position on the Billboard charts that year.

The other members in this band included Steve Boone on bass, Zal Yanovsky on guitar, and Joe Butler on drums.
10. Which group featuring Mark Lindsay hit the U.S. top 40 charts in 1966 with "Kicks"?

Answer: Paul Revere & The Raiders

Paul Revere & The Raiders were formed in the U.S. Northwest. Paul Revere played organ for the band, but lead vocalist Mark Lindsay became the star of the group. The band members wore Revolutionary War costumes and recorded such hits as "Just Like Me" (1965-66) and "Kicks" (1966).

The lyrics to this song's chorus read, "Kicks just keep gettin' harder to find/And all your kicks ain't bringin' you peace of mind/Before you find out it's too late, girl/You'd better get straight..."
Source: Author mrgrouchy

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