Author Biography: maddogrick16

1.

  The Top Hits of 1969 - Part Two    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

A follow-up quiz to Part One, these were songs that couldn't quite eke into an "Elite 15" ranking. Should they have been ranked higher? See what you think!

Average, 15 Qns, maddogrick16, Apr 19 25

Category: Music from 1969

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Apr 19 25
17836 plays

2.

  The Top Hits of 1977    

Multiple Choice

 20 Qns

Contrary to 1976, the top ranked Billboard hits for 1977 offered many songs with interesting lyrical hooks. Some of these are easy, some a little more challenging. Enjoy it and good luck!

Average, 20 Qns, maddogrick16, Jul 22 12

Category: Music from 1977

Average
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15728 plays

3.

  MosaiCanada 2017    

Photo Quiz

 20 Qns

Canada celebrated its 150th birthday in 2017 and to commemorate its vast history, treasures, people and culture, a living sculpture exhibit was created in Gatineau, Quebec, to celebrate the occasion. These photos are from that exhibit.

Average, 20 Qns, maddogrick16, May 01 20

Category: Mixed Canada

Average
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May 01 20
1731 plays

4.

  Were Those Songs Really That Old? Finis!    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Our last quiz of the series... I think. Join me as we review those really old songs that debuted in the golden olden days and resurfaced during the rock era (another golden era... now).

Average, 10 Qns, maddogrick16, Feb 19 12

Category: Remakes, Covers & Rereleases

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maddogrick16
3872 plays

5.

  The Great American Songbook - Sinatra Edition    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

Has anyone made a greater vocal contribution to the Great American Songbook than Sinatra? I don't think so! Be sure to read the info sections. Lots of song and Sinatra trivia revealed.

Easier, 15 Qns, maddogrick16, Jan 19 16

Category: Sinatra, Frank Music

Easier
maddogrick16
1320 plays

6.

  We're Number Two! - VOL I    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Ever think about those songs that stalled at Number Two on the Billboard charts? This series of quizzes will tell their story. Vol. I will focus on the 1960s.

Average, 10 Qns, maddogrick16, Dec 09 24

Category: No. 2 Hits

Average
maddogrick16
Dec 09 24
3909 plays

7.

  The Top Hits of 1970 - Volume I    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

There were plenty of great hits in 1970 and this quiz will identify 15 of them, all ranked within the top 25 for the year (based on Billboard chart performance).

Average, 15 Qns, maddogrick16, Sep 29 21

Category: Music from 1970

Average
maddogrick16
Sep 29 21
12356 plays

8.

  More Top Hits From 1971    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Here's volume two of the top hits from 1971 based on Billboard chart performance. All the songs featured will mark the Top 40 chart debut of the recording artist. Some became huge stars, others are all but forgotten.

Easier, 10 Qns, maddogrick16, Nov 01 15

Category: Music from 1971

Easier
maddogrick16
10189 plays

9.

  The Top Hits of 1969 - Part One    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

The decade ended with a bang - many, many great songs! This quiz will review the top 15 songs rated according to their performance on the Billboard Hot 100.

Average, 15 Qns, maddogrick16, Oct 04 16

Category: Music from 1969

Average
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10851 plays

10.

  1967 - Everybody Look What's Going Down    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

KFTS (Fun Trivia Songs) is on the air, FM and AM on your dial. More flash, less trash for your cash! Your DJ is gonna play some of the best of 1967 - mellow out and listen to these classics.

Average, 15 Qns, maddogrick16, Mar 30 23

Category: Music from 1967

Average
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Mar 30 23
11455 plays

11.

  The Top Hits of 1967    

Multiple Choice

 20 Qns

1967 - Many of the top ranked Billboard Hot 100 songs from this year have entered the pantheon of the best pop songs of the rock (or any other) era. Come in for a visit and some reminiscing.

Average, 20 Qns, maddogrick16, Jul 21 16

Category: Music from 1967

Average
maddogrick16
11244 plays

12.

  The Top Hits of 1972    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

This quiz will recount the top Billboard hits from 1972 and most are ranked among the 15 biggest hits of the year. They should all be hummable!

Average, 15 Qns, maddogrick16, Nov 01 15

Category: Music from 1972

Average
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9040 plays

13.

  The Top Hits of 1973    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

If lyrics are your bag, 1973 was not the best of years. However, we did manage to cull out 15 memorable songs from the top ranked Billboard hits for your pleasure. Let's see if you remember these!

Average, 15 Qns, maddogrick16, Jun 12 18

Category: Music from 1973

Average
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8725 plays

14.

  The Top Hits Of 1974 - Volume II    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Following up Volume I, this quiz offers more of Billboard's hottest hits from 1974. Nine of them were solid Number Ones but all them were pretty big hits throughout the English speaking world. Have a go!

Average, 10 Qns, maddogrick16, Mar 15 22

Category: Music from 1974

Average
maddogrick16
Mar 15 22
8355 plays

15.

  The Top Hits of 1974 - Volume I    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Did you know that 35 different songs hit Number One on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1974? We've engaged the randomizer... most of the hits included will be chart toppers but a few other classics will also be included. Are you ready for the challenge?

Average, 10 Qns, maddogrick16, Jan 04 21

Category: Music from 1974

Average
maddogrick16
Jan 04 21
8398 plays

16.

  The Top Hits of 1979    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

Let's review the top Billboard hits that brought not only the 1970s to a close but will also signal the final quiz in this series. It's been a gas! Hope you've enjoyed them.

Average, 15 Qns, maddogrick16, Sep 07 10

Category: Music from 1979

Average
maddogrick16
8393 plays

17.

  The Top Hits of 1966    

Multiple Choice

 20 Qns

Here's a recap of the best songs 1966 had to offer based on their performance on the Billboard Hot 100. A pretty good variety of tunes it was!

Average, 20 Qns, maddogrick16, Apr 21 24

Category: Music from 1966

Average
maddogrick16
Apr 21 24
9129 plays

18.

  The Top Hits of 1978    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

Disco music was in its dying throes but the Bee Gees still dominated the Billboard Hot 100. Let's review their hits and a few other notable songs from 1978.

Average, 15 Qns, maddogrick16, Oct 23 12

Category: Music from 1978

Average
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7103 plays

19.

  The Top Hits of 1971 - From 1 to 10!    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This quiz will countdown the highest ranking songs from 1971, sequentially from one to ten, based on their performance on the Billboard charts. Some of them have stood the test of time, others... well, maybe not! Let's see which ones you recall.

Average, 10 Qns, maddogrick16, Mar 31 26

Category: Music from 1971

Average
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Mar 31 26
9531 plays

20.

  The Top Hits of 1963    

Multiple Choice

 20 Qns

1963 was an interesting year on the Billboard Hot 100; almost all the big hits were performed by relative newcomers to the charts and foreign language songs were surprise hits. The big transition would occur in 1964!

Average, 20 Qns, maddogrick16, Aug 13 24

Category: Music from 1963

Average
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Aug 13 24
7359 plays

21.

  The Top Hits of 1970 - Volume II    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

All the songs in this quiz were ranked, based on Billboard chart performance, among the top 100 songs of 1970. Message songs, goofy lyrics and even a seminal metal song are featured. Have fun!

Average, 15 Qns, maddogrick16, Jun 30 23

Category: Music from 1970

Average
maddogrick16
Jun 30 23
8850 plays

22.

  The Top Hits of 1968    

Multiple Choice

 20 Qns

We'll recap the Billboard Hot 100 hits for 1968 based on their chart performance. From the biggest song of the decade to records you never hear anymore, we cover the gamut!

Average, 20 Qns, maddogrick16, Nov 01 15

Category: Music from 1968

Average
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8788 plays

23.

  The Top Hits of 1962    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

1962 was the year of dance music. Four of the top ten ranked songs for that year, based on the Billboard Hot Hundred charts, extolled the virtues of the latest craze. Let's see how you do on those and the other top hits of the year!

Average, 15 Qns, maddogrick16, Nov 01 23

Category: Music from 1962

Average
maddogrick16
Nov 01 23
7090 plays

24.

  The Top Hits of 1965    

Multiple Choice

 20 Qns

Let's review the top ranked hits of 1965 based on Billboard chart performance. Some surprises, some classics, all interesting.

Average, 20 Qns, maddogrick16, Nov 01 15

Category: Music from 1965

Average
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7635 plays

25.

  1968 - Those Were The Days!    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

KFTS is your global oldies radio station. We're gonna play 10 songs that hit #1 on the charts somewhere in the English speaking world in 1968. But no matter where you lived, you'll have heard of the song - no tricks! Play on!

Easier, 10 Qns, maddogrick16, Nov 01 15

Category: Music from 1968

Easier
maddogrick16
7926 plays

26.

  Mid-1960s Lyrics - Count Me In    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

There is almost no end to the great hits from the mid-1960s that your oldies station KFTS just loves to play. Can we "count you in"?

Average, 10 Qns, maddogrick16, Apr 24 22

Category: 1960s Lyrics

Average
maddogrick16
Apr 24 22
8832 plays

27.

  The Top Hits of 1976 (Sort Of)    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

A tough year for lyrics but I managed to uncover ten songs from the top 100 ranked Billboard hits to test your mettle. Have fun with it - I did in the crafting!

Average, 10 Qns, maddogrick16, Jan 07 09

Category: Music from 1976

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6442 plays

28.

  1969 - Something is Coming Together    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

KFTS is wrapping up our series of "Fun Trivia Songs" from the sixties with this musical set containing some of the best 1969 had to offer. The dawn of a new age is beginning!

Average, 15 Qns, maddogrick16, May 20 19

Category: Music from 1969

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7609 plays

29.

  1968 - Just Dropped In    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

Your "Fun Trivia Song" station, KFTS, is pleased to feature fifteen more of the biggest hits from 1968. Thanks for tuning in to our commercial free station. Let's play!

Average, 15 Qns, maddogrick16, Mar 04 26

Category: Music from 1968

Average
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Mar 04 26
6734 plays

30.

  The Songs of 1966 - First Volume    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

1966 - a very interesting year for music. Many new artists made their mark and stuck around for decades; many others were proverbial one hit wonders. Let's do some reminiscin'! All information pertains to the Billboard Hot 100 charts.

Average, 15 Qns, maddogrick16, Jul 19 18

Category: Music from 1966

Average
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7228 plays

31.

  1950 to 1955 - Music, Music, Music    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

This is volume II of music from the early 1950s, what I like to call the "no era" era. I hope you enjoy the reminiscing and good luck!

Average, 15 Qns, maddogrick16, Mar 12 25

Category: 1950s Music

Average
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Mar 12 25
6756 plays

32.

  The Top Hits of 1964    

Multiple Choice

 20 Qns

A recap of the top records for 1964, we'll discuss 20 of the top Billboard Hot 100 hits from that year. How many Beatle songs make the grade?

Average, 20 Qns, maddogrick16, Feb 07 23

Category: Music from 1964

Average
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Feb 07 23
6884 plays

33.

  The Early 60s - Let's Dance    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Your "Fun Trivia Songs" station, KFTS has lined up an interesting set of music from 1960 to 1964 that we hope "revives" great memories.

Average, 10 Qns, maddogrick16, Nov 01 23

Category: 1960s Music

Average
maddogrick16
Nov 01 23
7477 plays

34.

  1967 - Groovin'    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

The DJ for KFTS keeps spinning those hits from 1967. Let's groove to these grooves!

Average, 10 Qns, maddogrick16, Mar 04 26

Category: Music from 1967

Average
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Mar 04 26
6455 plays

35.

  The Top Hits of 1975    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

The big hits of 1975 featured some familiar voices, the return to the top for some old faces and the debut to the charts for others. An eclectic mix! Billboard data is used.

Average, 15 Qns, maddogrick16, Jan 11 20

Category: Music from 1975

Average
maddogrick16
Jan 11 20
5739 plays

36.

  The Songs of 1966 - Fourth Volume    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

This is the final chapter of lyrics from 1966. Hope you do well!

Average, 15 Qns, maddogrick16, Nov 01 15

Category: Music from 1966

Average
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6451 plays

37.

  The Great Songs of 1964 - Part I    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

The Beatles invaded N. America! But there was more to music that year than the "mop tops". Take this Beatle free, lyric oriented quiz and you'll see!

Average, 15 Qns, maddogrick16, Mar 07 26

Category: Music from 1964

Average
maddogrick16
Mar 07 26
7361 plays

38.

  The Top Hits Of 1957    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

The second quiz in the "Top Hits" series of music, this one deals with 1957. Again, these songs are ranked based on their longevity and chart position on the U.S. Top 100 chart. Have fun!

Average, 15 Qns, maddogrick16, Nov 01 15

Category: Music from 1957

Average
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5133 plays

39.

  Were Those Songs Really That Old?    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

During the rock era, hit songs from the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s were "modernized" and amazingly became hits again on the Billboard charts. We'll sample a few of them and test your knowledge of musical history.

Average, 10 Qns, maddogrick16, Oct 11 15

Category: Remakes, Covers & Rereleases

Average
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4465 plays

40.

  1968 - They Call It A Revolution    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

The KFTS playlist from 1968 is quite varied. This set of ten songs deals with this juxtoposition of the incongruous, from serious themes of protest and tragedy to the absolute ludicrous... and some stuff in between. Good luck!

Easier, 10 Qns, maddogrick16, Aug 22 22

Category: Music from 1968

Easier
maddogrick16
Aug 22 22
5899 plays

41.

  The Top Hits of 1971 - Final Chapter    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Round three of music from 1971. We still have a few Number One hits and some other memorable songs to recap! All chart information based on Billboard.

Average, 10 Qns, maddogrick16, Nov 01 15

Category: Music from 1971

Average
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4534 plays

42.

  British Invasion 1966-69 - The Waning Days    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

The British Invasion, a monstrous wave in 1964-1965, becomes a mere trickle in the latter days of the 1960s. Some old favorite artists linger on and a few new exciting acts make their mark!

Easier, 15 Qns, maddogrick16, Nov 18 21

Category: British Invasion

Easier
maddogrick16
Nov 18 21
1542 plays

43.

  The Top Hits of 1961    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

The top ranked hits from 1961 were an eclectic mix ranging from dance songs to classic movie themes. That's what made this era so great! As usual, chart data from Billboards Hot 100.

Average, 15 Qns, maddogrick16, Nov 01 15

Category: Music from 1961

Average
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5360 plays

44.

  The Top Hits of 1959    

Multiple Choice

 25 Qns

A review of the top rated recordings from 1959. The year offered it all... jazz, rock, ballads, R&B and even children's songs and they were all great. Have a look-see! All rankings and chart placements based on the Billboard Hot 100.

Average, 25 Qns, maddogrick16, Mar 11 21

Category: Music from 1959

Average
maddogrick16
Mar 11 21
5746 plays

45.

  1965 Lyrics - part deux    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

15 more lyric oriented questions from 1965 for your pleasure. The gamut is covered. Enjoy!

Average, 15 Qns, maddogrick16, Nov 01 15

Category: Music from 1965

Average
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6706 plays

46.

  Where Were You In '62?: 15 Questions    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

Wherever you were, will you be able to answer these lyric related questions today?

Average, 15 Qns, maddogrick16, Nov 01 15

Category: Music from 1962

Average
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6687 plays

47.

  1969 - A Baaaad Moon Is Risin'    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Another set of musical lyric questions is cued up and ready for airing on KFTS, your "fun trivia songs" station. Listen carefully and have fun!

Average, 10 Qns, maddogrick16, Nov 01 15

Category: Music from 1969

Average
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5838 plays

48.

  The Early 1960s - Reprises    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

If your quizzyland oldies station - KFTS - only played each song by each artist just once, you'd hear these great songs at least twice. Check it out!

Average, 15 Qns, maddogrick16, Feb 11 23

Category: Remakes, Covers & Rereleases

Average
maddogrick16
Feb 11 23
5701 plays

49.

  Lyrics From The 50s - Final Instalment!    

Multiple Choice

 20 Qns

I started this series with 20 questions and I'll end the same way. Enjoy the reminiscing!

Average, 20 Qns, maddogrick16, Nov 01 15

Category: 1950s Music

Average
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5134 plays

50.

  The Songs of 1966 - Second Volume    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

My second quiz on the lyrics of 1966 will focus on RIAA certified Gold records - all these were million sellers. It'll be simple - name the song from the lyrics provided. Good luck!

Easier, 10 Qns, maddogrick16, Jun 03 23

Category: Music from 1966

Easier
maddogrick16
Jun 03 23
6209 plays