My Favorite Songs of the 1960s - Part 9 Quiz

Answer: Beach Boys

Brian Wilson and Mike Love wrote "California Girls," and the Beach Boys recorded it in 1965. The song reached number three on the charts. It was in part inspired by the band's first trip to Europe. It was also inspired by an acid trip that Wilson was on.

The song was covered by David Lee Roth in 1984. In 2010, the Beach Boys' version was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.

Answer: Heartbeat

John Carter and Ken Lewis wrote the song "Can't You Feel My Heartbeat," which was first performed by Herman's Hermits in 1965. The song reached number eight on the charts.

The song has been covered by other artists such as Bring Me the Horizon, Goldie & the Gingerbread, and Marianne Faithfull.

Answer: Catch Us

Dave Clark and Lenny Davidson (drummer and guitarist) of the Dave Clark Five wrote the song "Catch Us If You Can" and recorded it in 1965. The song reached number five on the UK charts and number four on the US charts. The song was initially written for a Warner Brothers movie called "Catch Us If You Can," retitled "Having a Wild Weekend" in the United States.

The Glove City Colonials were a semi-pro football team in the Empire Football League (mainly teams from New York State) from 1962 until 2018. For much of their existence, their theme song was "Catch Us If You Can."

Answer: Vince Guaraldi Trio

Vince Guaraldi and Lee Mendelson wrote "Christmas Time is Here." There are two versions of the song on the soundtrack for the special. One is the instrumental performed by the Vince Guaraldi Trio, the other is with vocals performed by the St. Paul's Episcopal Church choir. Originally, it was just an instrumental, but a month before it aired, Mendelson thought lyrics should be added, and, not having anyone to write them, he penned them himself. The song reached 17 on the charts.

The song has been covered by Ron Eschete, David Benoit, Patti Austin, Tony Bennet with the Count Basie Band, and others.

Answer: Drive

Paul McCartney and John Lennon wrote the song "Drive My Car." According to McCartney, the phrase "Drive My Car" was a blues euphemism for sex. The song reached number one on the Belgian charts.

The song has been covered by artists such as Jorge Blanco, Elmo (from "Sesame Street"), and Paul McCartney (solo).

Answer: My Cloud

Mick Jagger and Keith Richards wrote the song "Get Off Of My Cloud." They wanted a single to follow their very successful hit "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction." The song reached number one in the US, the UK, Germany, and Canada. The song itself was inspired by people rushing them to come up with another hit when they thought that now that they had a hit song, they could relax and enjoy the moment.

The song has been covered by artists such as Alexis Korner, Sheryl Crow, and Lucinda Williams.

Answer: penthouse view

Vic Mizzy wrote the theme song for "Green Acres." The two main stars of the series, Eddie Albert (played Oliver Wendell Douglas), and Eva Gabor (played Lisa Douglas) sang the theme song. Oliver longs to live on a farm, and Lisa wants to stay in New York City. This theme song sets up the entire premise of the show, which ran from 1965 to 1971.

In 2005, the future President Donald Trump and Megan Mullally performed the song at the Emmy Awards. Their version had modified lyrics that referenced the Trump Towers.

Answer: Rhonda

Brian Wilson, with some lyrics by Mike Love, wrote "Help Me Rhonda." Their group recorded the song in 1965. The lead was sung by Beach Boy Al Jardine, who rarely sang lead at this point in the Beach Boys' careers. The song reached number one on the charts.

Performers such as Johnny Rivers, Roy Orbison, Pastor Troy, and Steve Miller have covered the song.

Answer: Johnnie Wright

Tom T. Hall wrote "Hello Vietnam" in 1965. Johnnie Wright was the first to record the song. Wright's wife, Kitty Wells, is a featured vocalist on the song. It reached number one on the American Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.

The song was used in the 1987 movie, "Full Metal Jacket." Quyhn Valentine and PhamQuyn Ahn have also covered the song.

Answer: Island

Paul Simon wrote "I Am a Rock." Paul Simon first performed it on his solo album in 1965, and that same year he recorded it with Art Garfunkel. The song reached number one on the charts.

The song has been covered by artists such as The Hollies, The Grass Roots, The Church, and Roadhouse Painters.

Answer: I love you and nobody else

The Holland-Dozier-Holland team (Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier, and Eddie Holland) wrote this song in 1965. It was first recorded by The Four Tops and reached number 23 initially. When it was re-released in the 1970s, it reached number 10.

The song has been covered by artists such as The Temptations, Jessica Mauboy, Diana Ross & the Supremes, and Stereo Jane.

Answer: Sonny and Cher

Sonny Bono wrote "I Got You Babe." He performed it with his then-wife, Cher. The song reached number one on the charts. Cher did not care for the song when she first heard it, and did not think it would ever become a hit. It was not only a hit, but it was also their signature song. In 2017, the song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.

In 1987, Sonny and Cher were reunited on "Late Night with David Letterman" and performed the song. Cher also performed it with R.E.M. in 2002. The song has since been covered by performers such as Etta James, UB40, Cher with Beavis and Butt-Head, and Estelle Getty (as Sophia) and Bea Arthur (as Dorothy) on an episode of "The Golden Girls."

Answer: The Beatles

John Lennon and Paul McCartney wrote "In My Life" in 1965, and the Beatles recorded the song. While both are credited, and Lennon wrote the lyrics, McCartney and Lennon have disputed who wrote the melody. John Lennon says the song was about his own life.

The song has since been covered by artists such as Ed Sheeran, Judy Collins, Bette Midler, and MonaLisa Twins.

Answer: Candy

Bert Berns, Bob Feldman, Jerry Goldstein, and Richard Gotterhrer wrote "I Want Candy." It was first performed by the Strangeloves. The song reached number eleven on the charts in the US and number seven on the charts in Canada. Some sources say that the producers saw Candy Johnson at the World's Fair in 1964, and this inspired the song.

The song has been covered by artists such as The Count Bishop, Bow Wow Wow, Candy Girls, and Aaron Carter.

Answer: Man of La Mancha

Mitch Leigh and Joe Darion wrote the music for "Man of La Mancha," including the song "The Impossible Dream (The Quest)." Richard Kiley, who originated the role of Don Quixote, was the first to sing the song. In 1966, Jack Jones recorded the song, and it reached number one on the charts.

The song has been covered by many performers. Some of the artists who have covered the song include Jim Nabors, Luther Vandross, Andy Williams, and Elvis Presley.