My Favorite Songs of the 1960s - Part 8 Quiz

Answer: A proper double chin

Sheldon Harnick and Jerry Bock wrote "If I Were A Rich Man" for the 1964 Broadway musical "Fiddler on the Roof." Zero Mostel, who originated the role of Tevye, was the first to perform the song. In the song, he discusses what it would be like if he were rich instead of a poor milkman.

One of the lines in the song says, "I see my wife, my Golde, looking like a rich man's wife with a proper double-chin."

The title of "If I Were a Rich Man" was inspired by Sholem Aleichem's monologue, "If I Were a Rothschild." In the monologue, Aleichem references the Rothschild family's wealth.

In the 1971 movie musical version, Topol, who first played the role in 1967 on the West End in London, played Tevye. The song has also been covered by people such as Bill and Boyd, Roger Whittaker, Yidcore, and David Serero, who recorded a French version.

Answer: The Beach Boys

Brian Wilson and his cousin Mike Love (both original Beach Boys members) wrote "I Get Around" in 1964. The song was autobiographical, focusing primarily on Brian's brother Dennis's experiences as they were getting used to being famous. The song topped the charts and was also one of America's first hits since the British Invasion. In 2017, the song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.

Answer: It's a Small World

Originally, the "It's a Small World" attraction was called "Children of the World." It consisted of the national anthems of all the countries sung at the same time. This caused a lot of noise, and no one knew what was actually being sung.

Walt Disney told the Sherman Brothers it was not going to work. He asked them, "I need one song that can easily be translated into many languages and played as a round." The result was "It's a Small World (After All)." In 1962, when the song was first written after the Cuban Missile Crisis, it was a slow ballad. Disney liked the song, but felt it needed to be more cheerful. So, the Sherman Brothers increased the song's tempo and sang in counterpoint. Disney loved it.

The song has been covered by artists such as the Disney Children's Choir, Julie Andrews, and Robyn Spangler.

Answer: Mary Poppins

The Sherman Brothers wrote the song "Jolly Holiday" for the Walt Disney movie "Mary Poppins." It is mainly sung by Dick Van Dyke (as Bert) and Julie Andrews (as Mary Poppins). Backup singers are supplying the voices of the barnyard animals, as well as the penguins.

The song was also used in the Broadway version, which first opened on Broadway in 2006. It was also included in the Disney sing-along series.

Answer: King of the Road

Roger Miller wrote and recorded the song "King of the Road." It is a novelty song about a hobo who is "a man of means by no means," but considers himself the "king of the road."

The song reached number one on the charts, not only in the United States, but also in the UK and in Norway. Miller said he was inspired to write it after he saw a sign on the barn that read, "Trailers for sale or rent."

The song has been covered by people such as Dean Martin, Richard Pryor, R.E.M., and Randy Travis. Miller's version won five Grammy Awards, including Best Contemporary (R&R) Single, and Best Country and Western Single.

Answer: Leader of the Pack

George "Shadow" Morton, Jeff Barry, and Ellie Greenwhich wrote "Leader of the Pack. It was first recorded by the Shangri-Las in 1964. It reached number one on the charts. The song tells about a girl who is dating a bike gang leader, but her parents disapprove. She ends up breaking up with him. Then he crashes while riding in the rain and dies.

In 1985, there was a Broadway jukebox musical based on Ellie Greenwich's songs called "Leader of the Pack," which featured the song. It was also used in the 1990 movie, "Goodfellas."

The song was covered in 1985 by the heavy metal group Twisted Sister. Their version was told from the biker's point of view. The female was in a car accident, but she didn't die. The song reached 53 on the US charts and 47 on the UK charts.

Answer: Linus and Lucy

Vince Guaraldi wrote "Linus and Lucy," which is named after two of the Peanuts characters, siblings Lucy and Linus Van Pelt. It is the main theme for many of the "Peanuts" specials. It was first used in the album "Jazz Impressions of a Boy Named Charlie Brown," which was the soundtrack to an unaired documentary "A Boy Named Charlie Brown." (This is not the same as the 1969 film "A Boy Named Charlie Brown").

The song really became popular in 1965 when it was used in "A Charlie Brown Christmas." It became Guaraldi's best-known song, and the song most associated with the "Peanuts" gang. The song is an instrumental.

Answer: Fiddler on the Roof

Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick wrote "Matchmaker, Matchmaker" for their 1964 Broadway musical "Fiddler on the Roof." It was originally sung by Taya Everett (as Chava), Joanna Merlin (as Tzeitel), and Julia Migenes (as Hodel), who originated the roles on Broadway. In the 1971 movie version, the song was sung by Rosalind Harris (as Tzeitel), Neva Small (as Chava), and Michele Marsh (as Hodel).

Answer: John Kander

John Kander and Fred Ebb wrote "Maybe This Time" in 1964 as a single. It was first recorded by Kaye Ballard. That same year, Liza Minnelli also recorded it in her debut album "Liza! Liza!". In 1972, the movie "Cabaret" was released, starring Liza Minnelli as Sally Bowles, and the song was included. Because of its popularity, since the 1998 Broadway revival, the song has been added to the stage musical version as well.

The song has since been covered by artists such as Kristin Chenoweth, Eva Noblezada, Rhea Norwood, and Audra McDonald.

Answer: The Temptations

Smokey Robinson and Ronald White wrote the song "My Girl." It was inspired by Robinson's then-wife, Claudette Rogers. The Temptations recorded it in 1964, and the song topped the charts and became their signature song. In 1965, the Temptations recorded the song in German "Meine Girl," and in Italian in 1966, "Solamente Lei." In 1992. It was used in the film of the same name.

Originally, Smokey Robinson and the Miracles were going to record the song, but David Ruffin's voice was so perfect for the song that Smokey let the Temptations record it. He also allowed them to do their own background vocals since he believed they were so good at it.

The song has since been covered by artists like Il Divo, The Rolling Stones, Westlife, and the Bloomfields.

Answer: Mary Wells

Smokey Robinson wrote "My Guy," and Mary Wells recorded the song. The song was Wells's biggest hit, reaching the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It was also her last Motown hit. In 1999, her version was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.

Other artists such as Petula Clark, Sister Sledge, Lynda K. Lance, and Margo Smith have covered the song.

Answer: Roy Orbison

Roy Orbison and Bill Dees wrote the song "Oh, Pretty Woman" (also listed as "Pretty Woman"). It was recorded by Orbison in August 1964. The song was a hit and spent three weeks in the number one slot on the charts.

In 1990, the movie "Pretty Woman," which featured the Roy Orbison song, was released. It starred Julia Roberts as the titular character.

The song was covered by Van Halen in 1982.

Answer: People who need people

In 1964, Jule Styne and Bob Merrill wrote the song "People" for their Broadway musical "Funny Girl." Barbra Streisand, who originated the role of Fanny Brice, was the first to perform the song. She also released the song as a single that year.

Andy Williams also covered the song that year. The song has also been covered by artists such as Ella Fitzgerald, Vic Damone, Jennifer Lopez, and Aretha Franklin.

Answer: Stay Awake

The Sherman Brothers (Richard M and Robert B) recorded "Stay Awake" for the 1964 movie musical "Mary Poppins." Julie Andrews originated the role of "Mary Poppins" and first sang the song in the movie. The song is a lullaby, which incorporates reverse psychology, telling the children not to go to sleep, but to "Stay awake, don't nod and dream."

The song has been covered by artists such as Christina Perri, Harry Connick, Jr, Brian Wilson, and Suzanne Vega.

Answer: Sunrise, Sunset

Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick wrote "Sunrise, Sunset" for their 1964 Broadway musical "Fiddler on the Roof." The song was first sung by Zero Mostel (as Tevye) and Maria Karnilova (as Golde). In the 1971 movie musical version, the song was sung by Topol (as Tevye), Norma Crane (as Golde), Paul Michael Glaser (as Perchik), and Michele Marsh (as Hodel).

Artists such as Perry Como, Grant Green, Bing Crosby, and Eddie Fisher have covered the song.

Answer: You don't know what to say

The Sherman Brothers wrote the song "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" for the 1964 movie musical "Mary Poppins." It was first sung mainly by Julie Andrews (as Mary Poppins) and Dick Van Dyke (as Bert). The Sherman Brothers said they created the word to sound like a 1910 word. The song finished number 36 in "AFI's 100 Years...100 Songs." In this version, Mary Poppins tells the others, "Of course you can say it backwards..." However, she does not say the word backwards, only the syllables, with the exception of the last syllable "super" which she says "rupus."

According to Richard Lederer, in his book "Crazy English," the word is made up of these word parts: super (above), cali (beauty), fragilistic (delicate), expiali (to atone), and docious (educable). Together it means "Atoning for being educable, through delicate beauty." But this was his definition, not how it is defined in the movie.

In the 2006 Broadway version, the song was mainly sung by Ashley Brown as Mary Poppins. In this version, they spell out the word multiple times.

Answer: Remind Me

Burt Bacharach and Hal David wrote "(There's) Always Something There to Remind Me" which was first recorded in 1963 as a demo by Dionne Warwick. However, when Lou Johnson recorded the song in 1963, the song reached 49 on the charts. That same year, Sandie Shaw recorded it, and it reached number one on the charts.

The song has since been covered by artists including The Carpenters, R.B. Greaves, Naked Eyes, and Tin Tin Out.

Answer: The Drifters

Kenny Young and Arthur Resnick wrote the song "Under the Boardwalk" in 1964. That same year, The Drifters recorded the song, which reached number four on the charts. Rudy Lewis was supposed to sing the lead on the song, but he died the night before. They did not want to reschedule for the studio, so Johnny Moore, who had returned to the group the year before, sang the lead. In 2014, "Under the Boardwalk" by the Drifters was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.

The song has since been covered by several artists, including Bette Midler, Bruce Willis, The Rolling Stones, and John Mellencamp.

Answer: Wooly Bully

Domingo "Sam" Samudio rewrote "Hully Gully Now" to create "Wooly Bully." The original song it was based on was written by L. Smith (Little Smitty) and W. Thomas (Big Bo). The song became Sam the Sham and the Pharaoh's biggest hit, reaching number two on the charts. Despite not reaching number one, Billboard named the song the number one song of the year.

It has since been covered by artists such as The Chipmunks, Ricky Van Shelton, Joan Jett, and Los Pacaminos.

Answer: That Lovin' Feelin'

Phil Spector, Barry Mann, and Cynthia Weil wrote "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'," which was first recorded by the Righteous Brothers in 1964. It reached number five on the charts. For 22 years, it held the title of "Most-played song." "Rolling Stone" magazine listed it as 34 on their "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" list. In 1998, it was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.

Many artists have covered the song, including Elvis Presley, Jessie J & Tom Jones, Cilla Black, and Dionne Warwick.