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Quiz about The Music Of Carole King
Quiz about The Music Of Carole King

The Music Of Carole King Trivia Quiz


This is a quiz on the life and music of Carole King (and in many cases, ex-husband and songwriting partner Gerry Goffin). It covers songs she has written for other artists as well as her own recorded work. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by arob71. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
arob71
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
66,474
Updated
Jul 23 22
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
9 / 15
Plays
1982
Awards
Top 10% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Triviaballer (15/15), joniblue (10/15), Guest 204 (15/15).
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Question 1 of 15
1. What is Carole's actual last name? Hint


Question 2 of 15
2. What was Carole's landmark 1971 album called? Hint


Question 3 of 15
3. This fellow Brill Building singer and writer scored a hit in 1959 with 'Oh! Carol', a song inspired by King. Who is he? Hint


Question 4 of 15
4. In 1989, teen popster Martika had a hit with a song from Carole's 'Tapestry' album. What was it? Hint


Question 5 of 15
5. Which is NOT a Carole King album title? Hint


Question 6 of 15
6. In 1962, Little Eva had a hit with Goffin and King's 'Loco-Motion'. Who was Little Eva? Hint


Question 7 of 15
7. True or False: 'Loco-Motion' has been a hit in the 60's, 70's, and 80's?

Answer: (One Word)
Question 8 of 15
8. In 1974, Carole had a hit song about what kind of 'man'? Hint


Question 9 of 15
9. Before her successful solo career, Carole was a member of what group? Hint


Question 10 of 15
10. 'It's Going To Take Some Time', co-written with Toni Stern, was a hit in 1972 for whom? Hint


Question 11 of 15
11. King and James Taylor both released versions of 'You've Got A Friend' within a month of each other. Which one of them wrote it?

Answer: (One Word - Last Name)
Question 12 of 15
12. Which of the following was not written or co-written by King? Hint


Question 13 of 15
13. Which one of Carole's songs is used as the theme to the WB's show 'The Gilmore Girls'? Hint


Question 14 of 15
14. What was the title of the children's TV special soundtrack King released in 1975? Hint


Question 15 of 15
15. True or false: The Beatles, The Byrds, and Aretha Franklin all recorded songs by Goffin and King?

Answer: (One Word)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What is Carole's actual last name?

Answer: Klein

She was born Carole Klein in 1942.
2. What was Carole's landmark 1971 album called?

Answer: 'Tapestry'

Her second solo album and by far her best-selling.
3. This fellow Brill Building singer and writer scored a hit in 1959 with 'Oh! Carol', a song inspired by King. Who is he?

Answer: Neil Sedaka

Carole answered with a song called 'Oh! Neil' that flopped.
4. In 1989, teen popster Martika had a hit with a song from Carole's 'Tapestry' album. What was it?

Answer: 'I Feel The Earth Move'

Martika had another hit called 'Toy Soldiers' and is currently residing in the 'Where Are They Now' file.
5. Which is NOT a Carole King album title?

Answer: 'No Secrets'

'No Secrets' was a Carly Simon album.
6. In 1962, Little Eva had a hit with Goffin and King's 'Loco-Motion'. Who was Little Eva?

Answer: Goffin and King's babysitter

It was Little Eva's biggest hit.
7. True or False: 'Loco-Motion' has been a hit in the 60's, 70's, and 80's?

Answer: true

Grand Funk had a hit with it in 1974 and Kylie Minogue had a hit with it in 1988.
8. In 1974, Carole had a hit song about what kind of 'man'?

Answer: Jazzman

From her album 'Wrap Around Joy'.
9. Before her successful solo career, Carole was a member of what group?

Answer: The City

The City released one album and included bassist and future husband, Charles Larkey, as well as guitarist Danny Kortchmar. Kortchmar had just left a group featuring the then unknown James Taylor.
10. 'It's Going To Take Some Time', co-written with Toni Stern, was a hit in 1972 for whom?

Answer: The Carpenters

Carole's version is on her 'Music' album.
11. King and James Taylor both released versions of 'You've Got A Friend' within a month of each other. Which one of them wrote it?

Answer: King

Carole's version is on 'Tapestry' and Taylor's is on 'Mudslide Slim and the Blue Horizon'. Carole prefers Taylor's version.
12. Which of the following was not written or co-written by King?

Answer: 'Daydream Believer' by The Monkees

'Daydream Believer' was written by John Stewart, although The Monkees did record Goffin and King's 'Pleasant Valley Sunday' as well as a few others.
13. Which one of Carole's songs is used as the theme to the WB's show 'The Gilmore Girls'?

Answer: 'Where You Lead'

Carole performs the theme with her daughter Louise Goffin.
14. What was the title of the children's TV special soundtrack King released in 1975?

Answer: 'Really Rosie'

It was a collaboration with children's author Maurice Sendak.
15. True or false: The Beatles, The Byrds, and Aretha Franklin all recorded songs by Goffin and King?

Answer: true

The Beatles recorded 'Chains' for their debut {album;} The Byrds recorded 'Goin' Back' and 'Wasn't Born To Follow' for their 'Notorious Byrd Brothers' {LP;} and Aretha, of course, recorded '(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman'.
Source: Author arob71

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