The Who Have Cover Songs? Trivia Quiz

Answer: Run, Run, Run

"Run, Run, Run" was a Pete Townshend original, and a good one I might add. "Heat Wave" was a cover of a song written by the famous trio of Holland-Dozier-Holland (which I will explain who they are later in the quiz), "Man with Money" was a cover of a tune by the Everly Brothers (Don and Phil), and "Barbara Ann" was a ditty originally written by Fred Fassert in 1961, but immortalized by the Beach Boys in 1965.

Answer: James Brown

Most of the "My Generation" album consisted of original songs. The only other song on the original UK and US versions of the album that was a cover was "Please, Please, Please", also another James Brown song (which he co-wrote with John Terry).

Answer: Under My Thumb

"Odds and Sods" is probably the most famous of the Who's many compilation albums. This album is unique, consisting of un-released hits between 1964 and 1973. The cover of "Under My Thumb" by the band has the lead guitar part accidentally omitted from the 1998 re-release of the album (which stinks because that's the version I have).

The Who also covered another Rolling Stones song, "(This Could Be) The Last Time", which was recorded around the same time as "Under My Thumb". It was not, however, released on "Odds and Sods".

Answer: Leaving Here

This tune and "Baby Don't You Do It" were both covers of tunes originally written by Brian Holland, Edward Holland, Jr., and Lamont Dozier, a famous Motown songwriting trio. Eddie Holland originally recorded "Leaving Here" in 1963 and Marvin Gaye released "Baby Don't You Do It" as a single back in 1964.

Answer: Young Man Blues

A studio version of "Young Man Blues" can be found on the re-release of "Odds and Sods". "Fortune Teller" was a song originally recorded by Benny Spellman. The other two are Townshend originals, and the live version can be found on the re-release of "Live at Leeds".

Answer: Shakin' All Over

The "Shakin' All Over" cover can also be found on the original 1970 "Live at Leeds" album. The tune was made famous by a novelty band called Johnny Kidd and the Pirates, who would often dress up as pirates while they were performing on the stage. The Johnny Kidd "Shakin' All Over" version reached number one on the UK charts in 1960. All the other songs used as incorrect answers were also (although not as popular) songs by the band.

Answer: Eddie Cochran

Cochran, who co-wrote this hit with Jerry Capehart, had his version of "Summertime Blues" released in 1958. The Who have a magnificent version of the song live, most famously featured on their 1970 live album "Live at Leeds". A studio version (which I think is as good as the live version) can be found on the 1998 re-released version of "Odds and Sods".

Answer: Spoonful

This classic Willie Dixon tune was covered by the band on their live album "Live at the Isle of Wight Festival 1970" released in 1970. The band played this along with a previously mentioned cover song "Shakin' All Over" and another classic song, "Twist and Shout".

Answer: Twist and Shout

"Twist and Shout" was written by the duo back in 1961 with the Top Notes first recording it. In 1962, the Isley Brothers covered it where it first became a hit. Then the immortal Beatles recorded it, and the fame of the song sprung to new heights. The Who would play this song live on the "Live at the Isle of Wight Festival 1970" album along with covers of "Shakin' All Over" and "Spoonful".

The band also covered this song on their 1982 live album "Who's Last".

Answer: Chuck Berry

The Who have covered "Dancing in the Street" (which was a hit for Martha and the Vandellas back in 1964) and "Good Lovin'" (which, in 1966, was a number one single for the Young Rascals) on their BBC Sessions live album, released in 2000. The Who also covered "Road Runner", written and performed by Bo Diddley back in 1960, on their 1979 album "The Kids are Alright" (which was the soundtrack for the film of the same name, starring the band). "Road Runner" was played along with "Join Together" and a bluesy version of "My Generation". I hope you enjoyed my quiz about the band's covers. Rock on!