My Favorite Songs of the 1960s - Part 15 Quiz

Answer: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Andrew Lloyd Webber composed "Any Dream Will Do," and Tim Rice wrote the lyrics. It was recorded as a concept album with Decca in 1969. David Daltrey sang the role of Joseph. In the musical, the song is sung at the beginning and end of the show.

Some people who have played Joseph and sung this song include Jason Donovan, Donny Osmond, Lee Mead, and Michael Damian.

Answer: case

Paul McCartney wrote "Back in the U.S.S.R" in 1968. It is the first track on "The Beatles," a double album that is also known as "The White Album." The song reached number 19 on the UK charts. According to McCartney, he wrote the song as a parody of the Beach Boys song, "California Girls," based on the Chuck Berry song "Back in the U.S.A." The song was recorded without Ringo Starr because he briefly left the group upset with McCartney's criticism of his drumming.

The song has been covered by other artists such as Billy Joel, Chubby Checker, Elton John, and the Beach Boys.

Answer: Our fine four-fendered friend

The Sherman Brothers (Robert and Richard) wrote the song "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" for the 1968 movie of the same name. The movie's cast members performed the song: Dick Van Dyke, Heather Ripley, Adrian Hall, and Sally Ann Howes. The song was nominated for an Oscar for Best Original Song, although it did not win.

The song has been covered by Pentatonix, Aaron Tveit, Dick Van Dyke, the Vantastix, and others. On April 28, 2005, the Broadway version of the musical opened. Raul Esparza, Erin Dilly, Henry Hodges, and Ellen Marlow sang the song on opening night.

Answer: Clover

Tommy James and his drummer, Peter Lucia Jr wrote "Crimson and Clover" in 1968. Tommy James and the Shondells first recorded the song, which reached number one on the US charts. It was their best-selling song, having sold over five million copies.

The title came before the song itself. Tommy James picked those words because crimson is his favorite color, and clover is his favorite flower. However, Lucia claims that he came up with the title while watching a football game.

The song has been covered by artists such as Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Prince, Larkin Poe, and Little Quirks.

Answer: tenor

Carl Perkins wrote the song "Daddy Sang Bass" in 1968, which was first sung by Johnny Cash. The "Mama sang tenor" line was originally sung by Jan Howard. In live performances, his wife, June Carter Cash, often sang the song with him doing the "Mama sang tenor" line. The song reached number one on the charts.

The song has been covered by many artists, including Rex Allen, Glen Campbell, Dolly Parton, Mel Tilis & Porter Wagoner, and Skeeter Davis.

Answer: Liza Jane

The song is actually a reworking of a song from the 1910s called "Li'l Liza Jane." Levon and the Hawks released this upbeat version of the song in 1968. Others have covered the original song from 1910 under the name "Liza Jane," or "Li'l Liza Jane." However, no one has covered the version that Levon and the Hawks did in 1968, with that name.

Answer: The Doors

The Doors wrote "Hello, I Love You" in 1965. It was first recorded by Rick and the Ravens. However, in 1968, The Doors recorded the song. Their version reached number one on the US and Canadian charts. Although it was a big hit for The Doors, the group themselves do not care for it. Jim Morrison especially felt it did not represent the group or their music.

The song has been covered by artists such as The Cure, Buddy Rich Big Band, The Stupid Set, and the cast of "Glee."

Answer: Paul McCartney

In 1968, John Lennon and his wife, Cynthia, divorced. Paul McCartney wrote "Hey Jules" to comfort their son, Julian Lennon. The song encourages him "to take a sad song and make it better." McCartney did not want Julian to think love was not possible just because it did not work for his parents. The song was over seven minutes long and became "Hey Jude." The CODA, repeating "Nah, nah, nah,nah, nah, nah," was four minutes long.

The song has been covered by other artists such as Wilson Pickett, Ella Fitzgerald, Elvis Presley, and Jose Feliciano.

Answer: Fall in Love

Bacharach and David wrote "I'll Never Fall in Love Again" for the 1968 Broadway musical "Promises, Promises." Jill O'Hara (as Fran Kubelik) and Jerry Orbach (as Chuck Baxter) were the first to record the song. In 1999, Bacharach recorded the song with Elvis Costello for the "Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me" soundtrack. They also perform it in the movie on screen.

The song has been covered by Bobbie Gentry, Dionne Warwick, the cast of "Glee," and Ella Fitzgerald, among others.

Answer: Worn out shoes

"I knew a man Bojanges and he'd dance for you
in worn out shoes"

Jerry Jeff Walker wrote and originally recorded "Mr. Bojangles" in 1968. He was inspired by a street performer he met in a New Orleans jail. The man went by Mr. Bojangles to protect his identity. Mr. Bojangles was a tap dancer and a storyteller. Mr. Bojangles (who was a White man) took his name from the legendary tap dancer (who was African American), Bill "Bojangles" Robinson.

The song has been covered by artists such as Sammy Davis Jr, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Nina Simone, and Bob Dylan.

Answer: Zorba

John Kander and Fred Ebb wrote "No Boom Boom" for their Broadway musical "Zorba!" The song was first sung by Maria Kamilova, who originated the role of Madame Hortense. In the song, she is entertaining Zorba the Greek and his friend Nikos at her inn. She tells them about her past men. "No boom boom" is a euphemism meaning no sex.

Since the song is a character song, it has not been covered by artists. It is found on the cast recordings of the show from the 1968 Original Cast and the 1983 Revival Cast.

Answer: Molly

Paul McCartney wrote "Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da" in 1968. The song was on the "The Beatles" album and also released as a single in various countries (not the UK or the US). It reached number one in Australia, Japan, New Zealand, and many other places. Years later, in 1976, it was released as a single in the United States and reached 49 on the charts.

The song has been covered by performers such as Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass, Gabriela Bee, The Marmalade, and JJ Heller.

Answer: Creedence Clearwater Revival

John Fogerty wrote "Proud Mary," and his band Creedence Clearwater Revival recorded it in 1968. It was released in 1969. The song reached number two on the charts.

The song has most notably been covered by Ike and Tina Turner in 1971. Their version reached number four on the charts. However, hundreds of artists have covered the song, including Solomon Burke, Elvis Presley, The Checkmates, and even Leonard Nimoy.

Answer: Free

Felix Cavaliere and Eddie Brigati wrote "People Got to Be Free" for their group, The Rascals. The song reached number one on the charts. In 1969, it was included on their "Freedom Suite" album, as well. When the song first came out, the band refused to play the song at concerts that did not feature an African American act. When this was not met, they would often cancel concerts to protest.

"People Got to Be Free" has been covered by artists such as the 5th Dimension, The New York Rock and Soul Revue, DeGarmo & Key, and Ringo Starr.

Answer: My

Paul McCartney and John Lennon wrote "Birthday" in 1968. The song was essentially written and recorded in one afternoon. McCartney arrived before the others and wrote the guitar riff. Then the rest of the song was finished that same day. They took a break to go to Paul's house to watch a movie. In 1980, Lennon stated the song was "a piece of garbage."

The song has been covered by Underground Sunshine, Paul Weller, Badfinger, Andrew Corr, along with many other artists.