My Favorite Songs of the 1960s - Part 12 Quiz

Answer: Her face

Neil Diamond wrote the song "I'm a Believer" in 1966. The Monkees were the first to record the song that same year, and it reached number one on the charts. Diamond recorded the song in 1967; his version reached 51 on the US charts. It was listed at number 341 in the "Rolling Stone" magazine's "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" list.

The song has been covered by other artists, including Smash Mouth (who recorded it for the 2001 animated movie "Shrek"), Caterina Caselli (who recorded the song in Italian), Robert Wyatt, and Tin Huey.

Answer: German, French and English

John Kander and Fred Ebb wrote "Wilkommen" for their 1966 Broadway musical "Cabaret." It was first sung by Joel Grey, who originated the role of the Master of Ceremonies. Grey also reprised the role in the 1972 movie version. He also reprised his Broadway role in the 1987 revival. The song is briefly reprised at the end of the show as well, but cut short, and the Emcee disappears.

"Willkommen" has been performed many times by many performers, including Joel Grey with the Muppets in 1976, and Noah Reid in an episode of "Schitt's Creek." Also, it was done by actors reprising the Emcee role, such as Alan Cumming and Eddie Redmayne.

Answer: Alright

Art Reynolds wrote "Jesus Is Just Alright" in 1966 for his group, The Art Reynolds Singers' album "Tellin' It Like It Is." "Just Alright" was a slang term in the 1960s that meant something was cool.

Several artists have covered the song, some adding their own verses. Some of these artists include The Byrds, The Doobie Brothers, Exile, and DC Talk.

Answer: Jet plane

John Denver wrote the song "Leaving on a Jet Plane" in 1966. It was on his debut demo, "John Denver Sings" under the original title, "Babe I Hate to Go." In 1967, it was changed to the title it is known as now at the urging of Denver's then-producer Milt Okun.

Peter, Paul, and Mary covered the song in 1969. The song became their only number one hit and their most successful song. Denver recorded the song again as well that year for his "Rhymes & Reasons" album. His version, while one of his best-known songs, failed to chart.

The song has been covered by other artists such as Chantal Kreviazuk, Denver with Cass Elliot, Colby Grant, and EastSide Band.

Answer: The Doors

Robby Krieger was the main writer for "Light My Fire," but the Doors' entire band is credited. The song was written in 1966 and released in 1967. It reached number one on the charts.

In 1968, Jose Feliciano covered the song, and it reached 87 on the charts. That year, Feliciano won the Grammy Awards for Best Contemporary Male Pop Vocal Performance and Best New Artist because of his cover version of "Light My Fire." The song has also been covered by artists such as Amii Stewart and Will Young.

Answer: Money

John Kander and Fred Ebb wrote "Money" for their Broadway musical "Cabaret," which opened on Broadway in 1966. Joel Grey with the Cabaret girls sang it first. Grey originated the role of the Emcee.

In the 1972 movie version, Joel Grey and Liza Minnelli (who played Sally Bowles) sang the song.

The song has also been listed under the titles "Money, Money" as well as "The Money Song."

Answer: Nat Stuckey

In 1966, Nat Stuckey wrote and also recorded the song "Pop A Top." The sound of a can being opened in the song was a novelty at the time. The song was not a hit for Stuckey, but in 1967, Jim Ed Brown covered the song, and his version reached number three on the charts.

In 1999, Alan Jackson also covered the song. His version reached number six on the charts. The song was the first song on his "Under the Influence" album.

Answer: Sweet Charity

Cy Coleman and Dorothy Fields wrote "The Rhythm of Life" for their 1966 Broadway musical "Sweet Charity." Arnold Soboloff (who originated the role of Daddy Johann Sebatian Brubeck), Harold Pierson (who originated the role of Brother Harold), Eddie Gasper (who originated the role of Brother Eddie), and the ensemble cast of worshippers first sang the song.

In the 1969 movie version, Sammy Davis, Jr., who played the role of Big Daddy, was the primary singer.

Diana Ross and the Supremes with the Temptations covered the song in their 1969 TV special "G.I.T. on Broadway." The groups released a soundtrack album of the special.

Answer: Yellow Submarine

John Lennon and Paul McCartney wrote "Yellow Submarine." The song was released on their "Revolver" album and as a single. The song reached number one on the charts. It also inspired the 1968 animated movie, "Yellow Submarine." McCartney said they wrote it because they were trying to write a children's song. Singer Donovan contributed the line "Sky of blue and sea of green." Both McCartney and Lennon agreed that McCartney was the primary writer.

Artists such as Silverchair, Imani Murray, Ringo Starr & Friends, and The British Modbeats have covered "Yellow Submarine."

Answer: stink, stank, stunk

Albert Hague and Theodor "Dr. Seuss" Geisel wrote "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch" for the 1966 animated Christmas special, "Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas!" It was originally performed by Thurl Ravenscroft. The song has been miscredited to both Boris Karloff and Tennessee Ernie Ford. The entire soundtrack won the Grammy Award for Best Album for Children.

The song has been covered by artists such as Pentatonix, Jim Carrey (who sang it himself as the Grinch in the 2000 live-action version), the Whirling Dervishes, and Lindsey Stirling with Sabrina Carpenter.

Answer: Funny farm

Jerry Samuels wrote the song "They're Coming to Take Me Away, Ha-Haaa!" in 1966. He also performed the song as Napoleon XIV. The novelty song reached number three on the charts. At first, the song sounds like the narrator has lost his girlfriend, causing him to go mad. Then he says, "They'll find you yet, and when they do, they'll put you in the ASPCA, you mangy mutt!" We learn the narrator's dog left him, not his girlfriend. This was added because Samuels was concerned people would think he was making fun of people with mental illness, and somehow, making it about losing his dog made it work.

The song has been covered by artists such as Kim Fowley, Sloppy Jane, and Children of Bodom.

Answer: Bill

Laura Nyro wrote and recorded "Wedding Bell Blues" in 1966 when she was 18 years old. Three years later, the 5th Dimension covered the song and had a number one hit. The song tells the story of a woman who is frustrated that her boyfriend still has not proposed.

The song has also been covered by Morrissey, Jayma Mays, Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr, the Marvelous Wonderettes, and Leslie Gore, among others.

Answer: Percy Sledge

Calvin Lewis and Andrew Wright wrote the song "When A Man Loves a Woman," which was first recorded by Percy Sledge in 1966. The song reached number one on the charts.

John Wesley Ryles, Bette Midler, and Michael Bolton have all covered the song. Midler's version reached the top 40, and Bolton's version was also a number-one hit.

Answer: The coal mine

Allen Toussaint wrote "Working in the Coal Mine," which was first recorded in 1966 by Lee Dorsey. The song reached number five on the charts. The song has been used in various movies and TV shows such as, "Moonlighting" (1988), "The Wonder Years" (1990), and "Muppets Most Wanted" (2014).

The song has been covered by artists such as Devo, the Judds, Allen Toussaint (in a medley with other songs), and Huey Lewis and the News.

Answer: The Beach Boys

Brian Wilson, Tony Asher, and Mike Love wrote "Wouldn't It Be Nice?" in 1966. It was recorded on the Beach Boys album "Pet Sounds" as the opening track. The band found it hard to sing this song to Wilson's liking, and it took considerably longer to record this song than any other on the album. The song reached number eight on the charts.

The song has been performed by other artists such as Elton John (with Brian Wilson), Zooey Deschanel with her band She & Him, Jon Foreman, and Fontaine D.C.