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Singers/Songwriters : 1 Trivia Quiz

Everybody loves a great song, but let's face it, without songwriters, there are no songs. So let's give props to the great songwriters of the 1950s, 60s and 70s.

A multiple-choice quiz by LeeRoyBoy. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
LeeRoyBoy

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
171,289

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who wrote such classics as "She Loves You", "Eleanor Rigby", and "Hey Jude". Hint

John Lennon & Paul McCartney

John Lennon & George Harrison

John Lennon & Eric Clapton

Paul McCartney & George Harrison

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Question 2 of 10

2. Primarily known for his folk singing and frequently biting social commentary, who adapted words from the Biblical book of Ecclesiastes into one of the top songs of 1965? Hint

Pete Seeger

Phil Ochs

Bob Dylan

Don McLean

3. This pair came out of Memphis to write a "stack" of hits for the Stax/Volt record label. Among their compositions are such classics as "Soul Man" and "Hold on, I'm comin'". Can you name them? Hint

Otis Redding & David Porter

Isaac Hayes & Steve Cropper

Otis Blackwell & Rufus Thomas

Isaac Hayes & David Porter

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Question 4 of 10

4. Everyone remembers the hit machine named Neil Sedaka from the 1960s and 70s, and some may even remember that Neil, for the most part, wrote his own music. But can you name the lyricist responsible for the words to such classics as "Breakin' up is hard to do" and "Calendar Girl"? Hint

Harold Greenfield

Harold Greenbaum

Howard Greenbaum

Howard Greenfield

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Question 5 of 10

5. Writing for such diverse acts as The Fifth Dimension and Richard Harris, can you name the songwriter responsible for many of Glen Campbell's hits of the 60s, including "Galveston" and "Wichita Lineman"? Hint

John Webb

John Phillips

John Hartford

Jim Webb

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Question 6 of 10

6. This writer of "Blue Suede Shoes" had a unexpected delay in his career when he was involved in a serious auto accident on his way to perform his hit on "The Ed Sullivan Show" in the late 50s. Hint

Carl Perkins

Roy Orbison

Johnny Cash

Jerry Lee Lewis

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Question 7 of 10

7. This singer/songwriter's "Little Criminals" LP in 1977 contained a controversial tune about diminuitive folks. He has since won numerous awards for his music, and has scored several movies. Can you name him? Hint

Dave Grusin

Victor Newman

John Williams

Randy Newman

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Question 8 of 10

8. No quiz about songwriters would be complete without the mentioning Carole King. Along with her songwriting partner and then-husband, Ms. King wrote dozens of durable hits for the likes of The Drifters, The Shirelles, even The Monkees. Can you name Carole's co-writer during the 60s? Hint

Dion DiMucci

Neil Diamond

Gerry Goffin

David Gates

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Question 9 of 10

9. This one goes back a little before my time, but I thought it was an interesting bit of trivia. A well known comic wrote the song Frank Sinatra sang for his daughter, "Nancy With the Laughing Face". Name him. Hint

Jack Carter

Phil Silvers

Steve Allen

Rodney Dangerfield

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Question 10 of 10

10. Harry Nilsson was known as a top notch songwriter as well as a performer. Ironically, he did NOT write one of his biggest hits, "Without You". Who did? Hint

Elton John & Bernie Taupin

John Lennon & Paul McCartney

Pete Ham & Tom Evans

Fred Neil

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who wrote such classics as "She Loves You", "Eleanor Rigby", and "Hey Jude".

Answer: John Lennon & Paul McCartney

Even though in later years John and Paul would usually write separately, writing credits for Beatles releases were always given to both.

2. Primarily known for his folk singing and frequently biting social commentary, who adapted words from the Biblical book of Ecclesiastes into one of the top songs of 1965?

Answer: Pete Seeger

"Turn, Turn, Turn!" was a top ten hit for the Byrds in 1965, and has been recorded numerous times since.

3. This pair came out of Memphis to write a "stack" of hits for the Stax/Volt record label. Among their compositions are such classics as "Soul Man" and "Hold on, I'm comin'". Can you name them?

Answer: Isaac Hayes & David Porter

Isaac Hayes went on to score the blockbuster movie "Shaft" and currently voices the character Chef, on TV's "South Park".

Answer: Howard Greenfield

Howie Greenfield was a high school buddy of Neil Sedaka's, and they first wrote together while still in their teens. The rest, as they say, is history. Sadly, Howie passed away in 1986.

Answer: Jim Webb

Jimmy Webb has written many hit songs, including "Up, Up, and Away" for the Fifth Dimension and "MacArthur Park" for Richard Harris. John Hartford wrote "Gentle on my Mind" for Campbell, and of course, John Phillips was one of the creative forces of The Mamas and Papas.

6. This writer of "Blue Suede Shoes" had a unexpected delay in his career when he was involved in a serious auto accident on his way to perform his hit on "The Ed Sullivan Show" in the late 50s.

Answer: Carl Perkins

Perkins was a favorite of an up and coming English band called the Beatles, who covered his tunes, "Honey Don't" and "Matchbox" in their early days. "Blue Suede Shoes" turned out to be a smash for Elvis Presley.

Answer: Randy Newman

Randy's uncle, Alfred Newman, was a reknowned composer who scored such films as "How Green Was My Valley", and "How the West was Won". Both Grusin and Williams are known for their movie scores, and soap opera fans will recognize Victor Newman as one of the central characters on "The Young and the Restless". BTW, the song referred to here? "Short People".

Answer: Gerry Goffin

Neil Sedaka was reportedly inspired by Carole King when he wrote "Oh, Carol" back in the early 60s.

Answer: Phil Silvers

Phil Silvers was later known as "Sgt. Bilko" on 1950s TV.

10. Harry Nilsson was known as a top notch songwriter as well as a performer. Ironically, he did NOT write one of his biggest hits, "Without You". Who did?

Answer: Pete Ham & Tom Evans

Pete Ham & Tom Evans were members of the group Badfinger, who originally recorded the song. Fred Neil wrote another of Nilsson's big hits, "Everybody's Talkin'".

Source: Author LeeRoyBoy

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