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Quiz about The Same Ole Song
Quiz about The Same Ole Song

The Same Ole Song! Trivia Quiz


This quiz is about songs done by different artists over the years. See how many you remember. Good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by musicworks. Estimated time: 8 mins.
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Author
musicworks
Time
8 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
97,411
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
25
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
13 / 25
Plays
1050
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Question 1 of 25
1. In 1980, Isaac Hayes had a Disco hit with "Don't Let Go" that went to No.18. Who had a hit with the same song in 1958? Hint


Question 2 of 25
2. In 1972 T.Rex had a top 10 hit with "Bang a Gong (Get it On)". Can you name the group that released the same song in 1985?

Answer: (Three Words)
Question 3 of 25
3. Celine Dion & Clive Green had a hit with "When I Fall In Love" in 1993. What trio had a No.7 hit with it in 1961? Hint


Question 4 of 25
4. What Detroit rock band did a cover version in 1970 of the Animals classic song "The House of The Rising Sun"? Hint


Question 5 of 25
5. Speaking of the Animals, They did a cover version of "Bring It On Home To Me" in 1965. What soul singer released the song in 1962? Hint


Question 6 of 25
6. What British group had a hit with the remake of "Do You Love Me" in 1964? Hint


Question 7 of 25
7. The rock group Smith had a No.5 song called "Baby It's You" in 1969. What girl group released it first? Hint


Question 8 of 25
8. The Ad Libs had a hit with "The Boy From New York City" in 1965. What group released it in 1981?

Answer: (Three Words)
Question 9 of 25
9. Aretha Franklin's hit "Respect" was recorded first by what singer?

Answer: (Two Words)
Question 10 of 25
10. What girl singer did a cover version of the Chiffon's hit "One Fine Day"? Hint


Question 11 of 25
11. A real easy one! Who remade Tommy James & The Shondell's 1968 hit "Mony Mony" in 1987?

Answer: (Two words.)
Question 12 of 25
12. Michael Jackson had a No.2 hit with "Rockin Robin" in 1972. Who was it that had the original hit in 1958? Hint


Question 13 of 25
13. "Sea of Love" by Phil Phillips was originally released in 1959. What all-star group had a hit with it in 1984?

Answer: (Two Words)
Question 14 of 25
14. The Searchers had a No.5 hit with "Love Potion No.9" in 1964. Who released the original in 1959? Hint


Question 15 of 25
15. What Pop singer had a cover version of the Token's "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" in 1972? Hint


Question 16 of 25
16. Black Oak Arkansas had a top 40 hit with "Jim Dandy" in 1974. What female R&B singer released it in 1956? Hint


Question 17 of 25
17. What rock band did a cover version of "Dancing In The Street" in 1982? Hint


Question 18 of 25
18. Bryan Hyland had a No.3 hit with "Gypsy Woman" in 1970. What R&B group did it first in 1961? Hint


Question 19 of 25
19. Other than Bill Withers, who had a hit with "Lean On Me"?

Answer: (Two Words)
Question 20 of 25
20. In 1960, Johnny Rivers had a hit with "Mountain Of Love". Who released the original in 1960? Hint


Question 21 of 25
21. What Pop group other than Coven released "One Tin Soldier"? Hint


Question 22 of 25
22. What rock group covered Loggin's and Messina's "Your Mama Don't Dance" in 1989?

Answer: (One Word)
Question 23 of 25
23. Ringo Starr, former drummer for The Beatles, had a No.1 hit with "You're Sixteen" in 1973. Who released the original in 1960? Hint


Question 24 of 25
24. Another real easy one! Who did a cover version of The Beatles hit "Come Together" in 1978?

Answer: (One word.)
Question 25 of 25
25. Bruce Springsteen had a No.8 hit with "War" in 1986. Who originally released it as a single in 1970? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. In 1980, Isaac Hayes had a Disco hit with "Don't Let Go" that went to No.18. Who had a hit with the same song in 1958?

Answer: Roy Hamilton

Roy Hamilton's version went to No.13 in 1958. Hamilton died of a stroke July 20,1969 at the age of 40.
2. In 1972 T.Rex had a top 10 hit with "Bang a Gong (Get it On)". Can you name the group that released the same song in 1985?

Answer: The Power Station

The Power Station's lead singer was Robert Palmer, who had solo hits like "Addicted To Love", "Simply Irresistible" and many more.
3. Celine Dion & Clive Green had a hit with "When I Fall In Love" in 1993. What trio had a No.7 hit with it in 1961?

Answer: The Lettermen

The Lettermen consisted of Tony Butala, Jim Pike, & Bob Engemann.
4. What Detroit rock band did a cover version in 1970 of the Animals classic song "The House of The Rising Sun"?

Answer: Frijid Pink

"The House of The Rising Sun" was Frijid Pink's only hit. Grand Funk is from Flint Michigan. The Amboy Dukes are from Chicago and The Guess Who is from Winnipeg Canada.
5. Speaking of the Animals, They did a cover version of "Bring It On Home To Me" in 1965. What soul singer released the song in 1962?

Answer: Sam Cooke

Sam Cooke was the son of a Baptist Minister. He was killed on Dec.11,1964 by a motel manager.
6. What British group had a hit with the remake of "Do You Love Me" in 1964?

Answer: The Dave Clark Five

"Do You Love Me" was originally released in 1962. It was re-released in 1988, due to it being in the movie "Dirty Dancing".
7. The rock group Smith had a No.5 song called "Baby It's You" in 1969. What girl group released it first?

Answer: The Shirelles

The Shirelles consisted of Shirley Alston, Beverly Lee, Doris Kenner, and Micki Harris. They were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1996.
8. The Ad Libs had a hit with "The Boy From New York City" in 1965. What group released it in 1981?

Answer: The Manhattan Transfer

The Manhattan Transfer consisted of Tim Hauser, Alan Paul, Laurel Masse, and Jane Siegel.
9. Aretha Franklin's hit "Respect" was recorded first by what singer?

Answer: Otis Redding

Otis Redding was killed Dec. 10, 1967 in a plane crash along with four members of the Bar-Kays.
10. What girl singer did a cover version of the Chiffon's hit "One Fine Day"?

Answer: Carole King

Carole King was born Carole Klein on 2/9/42.
11. A real easy one! Who remade Tommy James & The Shondell's 1968 hit "Mony Mony" in 1987?

Answer: Billy Idol

Billy Idol's real name is William Broad.
12. Michael Jackson had a No.2 hit with "Rockin Robin" in 1972. Who was it that had the original hit in 1958?

Answer: Bobby Day

Bobby Day was born Robert Byrd on 7/1/30. He died of cancer 7/15/90.
13. "Sea of Love" by Phil Phillips was originally released in 1959. What all-star group had a hit with it in 1984?

Answer: The Honeydrippers

The Honeydrippers consisted of Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, Jeff Beck, and Nile Rodgers. Page and Plant were with Led Zeppelin and Rodgers was with Chic.
14. The Searchers had a No.5 hit with "Love Potion No.9" in 1964. Who released the original in 1959?

Answer: The Clovers

The Clovers were from Washington D.C. They consisted of John Bailey, Matthew McQuater, Harold Lucas, Billy Mitchell, and Harold Winely.
15. What Pop singer had a cover version of the Token's "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" in 1972?

Answer: Robert John

Robert John had a No.1 hit with "Sad Eyes" in 1979.
16. Black Oak Arkansas had a top 40 hit with "Jim Dandy" in 1974. What female R&B singer released it in 1956?

Answer: Lavern Baker

Lavern Baker died of heart failure 3/10/97. She was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1991.
17. What rock band did a cover version of "Dancing In The Street" in 1982?

Answer: Van Halen

Martha & the Vandellas released "Dancing in the Street" in 1964.
18. Bryan Hyland had a No.3 hit with "Gypsy Woman" in 1970. What R&B group did it first in 1961?

Answer: The Impressions

Jerry Butler & Curtis Mayfield were once members of The Impressions before going on to solo careers.
19. Other than Bill Withers, who had a hit with "Lean On Me"?

Answer: Club Nouveau

Both versions went to No.1 on the charts.
20. In 1960, Johnny Rivers had a hit with "Mountain Of Love". Who released the original in 1960?

Answer: Harold Dorman

Harold Dorman was born 12/23/26 and died 10/8/88.
21. What Pop group other than Coven released "One Tin Soldier"?

Answer: The Original Caste

The version by Coven was the one used in the movie "Billy Jack", starring Tom Laughlin.
22. What rock group covered Loggin's and Messina's "Your Mama Don't Dance" in 1989?

Answer: Poison

Poison is from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
23. Ringo Starr, former drummer for The Beatles, had a No.1 hit with "You're Sixteen" in 1973. Who released the original in 1960?

Answer: Johnny Burnette

Johnny & Dorsey were brothers. Rocky is Johnny's son and Billy is Dorsey's son.
24. Another real easy one! Who did a cover version of The Beatles hit "Come Together" in 1978?

Answer: Aerosmith

Aerosmith's version is from the movie "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band", starring Peter Frampton and The Bee Gees.
25. Bruce Springsteen had a No.8 hit with "War" in 1986. Who originally released it as a single in 1970?

Answer: Edwin Starr

Edwin Starr's version stayed No.1 for 3 weeks in 1970.
Source: Author musicworks

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