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Women in Song Titles Trivia Quiz

Female names have long been used in pop music song titles. Test your knowledge on some of these songs by taking this quiz. I hope you have fun reminiscing!

A multiple-choice quiz by mrgrouchy. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
mrgrouchy

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
302,588

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
3404

Awards
Top 10% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which two seasons are mentioned in Neil Diamond's hit song "Sweet Caroline"? Hint

spring and summer

fall and winter

summer and fall

winter and spring

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Question 2 of 10

2. In 1967, John Fred reached the number one spot in the U.S. singles chart with a song about a woman "in disguise with glasses." Who was the woman in this song? Hint

Julie

Judy

Julia

Jeannie

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Question 3 of 10

3. In 1979, which band had a top 40 hit with the song "Roxanne"? Hint

Bad Company

The Allman Brothers Band

Steely Dan

The Police

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Question 4 of 10

4. In 1971, Rod Stewart achieved success with the single "Maggie May." Which month is mentioned in the song's lyrics? Hint

December

November

October

September

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Question 5 of 10

5. In the Beatles' song "Lovely Rita", which beverage does the singer ask Rita to share with him? Hint

tea

wine

coffee

champagne

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which 1968 hit by the Turtles features the lyrics, "Gee, I think you're swell / And you really do me well/ You're my pride and joy, etc."? Hint

Stefanie

Jennifer

Elenore

Jessica

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Question 7 of 10

7. In 1984, which former Journey lead singer had a top ten hit with "Oh Sherrie"? Hint

Jimi Jamison

Lou Gramm

Steve Perry

Johnny Edwards

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Question 8 of 10

8. In 1982, Laura Branigan had a major hit song with the following lyrics: "Was it something that he said / Are the voices in your head calling..." Who was the woman in question? Hint

Maria

Gloria

Jessica

Monica

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which funk group had a top 40 song in 1983 featuring the lyrics, "Joanna, I love you / You're the one, the one for me"? Hint

Kool & the Gang

Earth, Wind & Fire

The Stylistics

The Whispers

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Question 10 of 10

10. Derek & the Dominos (Eric Clapton) recorded a song in 1970 which became a rock music anthem. Who was the woman in question? Hint

Layla

Elizabeth Reed

Melissa

Linda

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which two seasons are mentioned in Neil Diamond's hit song "Sweet Caroline"?

Answer: spring and summer

"Sweet Caroline" was released in 1969 and is now an anthem in several sports arenas around the world. The lyrics read: "Was in the spring / And spring became the summer / Who'd have believed you'd come along?"

2. In 1967, John Fred reached the number one spot in the U.S. singles chart with a song about a woman "in disguise with glasses." Who was the woman in this song?

Answer: Judy

John Fred & His Playboy Band hit the top of the charts with "Judy in Disguise with Glasses" in late 1967. The song was a take-off on the Beatles' tune "Lucy In the Sky With Diamonds." "Judy" would be John Fred's only top 40 single in the US charts.

3. In 1979, which band had a top 40 hit with the song "Roxanne"?

Answer: The Police

The Police, led by Sting, had a world-wide hit with "Roxanne" in the spring of 1979. The song is featured in the movie "48 Hours", in which the character Reggie Hammond (Eddie Murphy) is shown screaming the lyrics in his prison cell.

4. In 1971, Rod Stewart achieved success with the single "Maggie May." Which month is mentioned in the song's lyrics?

Answer: September

The lyrics to "Maggie May" read: "Wake up, Maggie, I think I've got something to say to you / It's late September and I really should be back at school." The song reached the number one in the USA hit parade in the fall of 1971.

5. In the Beatles' song "Lovely Rita", which beverage does the singer ask Rita to share with him?

Answer: tea

According to the lyrics of "Lovely Rita", Paul McCartney sings, "May I inquire discreetly/ When are you free to take some tea with me?" "Lovely Rita Meter Maid" was featured on the second side of the "Sergeant Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" album in 1967.

6. Which 1968 hit by the Turtles features the lyrics, "Gee, I think you're swell / And you really do me well/ You're my pride and joy, etc."?

Answer: Elenore

The Turtles released "Elenore" about two years after the Beatles had recorded "Eleanor Rigby." The Turtles' song had a catchy beat and climbed to the number six position in the USA hit charts in 1968.

7. In 1984, which former Journey lead singer had a top ten hit with "Oh Sherrie"?

Answer: Steve Perry

Steve Perry reached the number three singles position with his ballad "Oh Sherrie", reportedly written about his girlfriend at the time. Gramm and Edwards were lead vocalists for Foreigner, and Jamison was the lead singer for Survivor.

8. In 1982, Laura Branigan had a major hit song with the following lyrics: "Was it something that he said / Are the voices in your head calling..." Who was the woman in question?

Answer: Gloria

Laura Branigan had several hit songs in the decade of the 1980s, including "How Am I Supposed to Live Without You" and "Self-Control." Her single "Gloria" climbed to the number two spot in the Billboard charts and was featured in the 1983 movie "Flashdance."

9. Which funk group had a top 40 song in 1983 featuring the lyrics, "Joanna, I love you / You're the one, the one for me"?

Answer: Kool & the Gang

Kool & the Gang, from Ohio, had a string of hit singles in the 1980s. "Joanna" climbed to the number two position in the U.S. charts in 1983. J.J. Taylor was the lead singer for the group.

10. Derek & the Dominos (Eric Clapton) recorded a song in 1970 which became a rock music anthem. Who was the woman in question?

Answer: Layla

"Layla", released in the early 1970s, was a paean to Clapton's lover, Patti Boyd Harrison. The song features the guitars of Clapton and Duane Allman; the piano solo is performed by "Layla" co-writer Jim Gordon.

Source: Author mrgrouchy

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