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Quiz about Bygone Music 1
Quiz about Bygone Music 1

Bygone Music 1 Trivia Quiz


Another classic music quiz hope you enjoy it. You will find this easier if your from the UK but music buffs will enjoy it anyway.

A multiple-choice quiz by transtar1954. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
transtar1954
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
261,317
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
911
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Question 1 of 10
1. The title song of the TV show "Heartbeat" was recorded by? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. The Beatles had many hits, but which is the longest playing? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. How were the Honeycombs different from most other bands? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. "Have I the Right (1964)" was recorded by which band? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. "Time of the Season" and "She's Not There" are recordings from who? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. "Mr Tambourine Man" was written by and a hit for? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. The "Bee Gees" were born where? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Who recorded "My Name is Jack" (1968) Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. I will name two of this bands albums for you to recognize them: "Rumours (1977)" and "Tusk (1979)" there also had many single hits? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. This British-born (in the 1930's) man was a singer, songwriter, actor and director, but who was he? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. The title song of the TV show "Heartbeat" was recorded by?

Answer: Nick Berry

"Heartbeat" is a long running TV series and plays many of the 60's songs during the programme. The story line is about a village bobby (policeman) and it is set in Yorkshire.

The song "Heartbeat" was originally recorded by Buddy Holly in 1959 then released again in 1960.
2. The Beatles had many hits, but which is the longest playing?

Answer: Hey Jude (1968)

The Beatles were one of the biggest band of the 60's and made many records. There have been many cover versions made since. One of the better ones was Joe Cocker's "With A Little Help From My Friends"
3. How were the Honeycombs different from most other bands?

Answer: They had a female drummer

The Honeycombs, formed in 1963, were one of the first bands to have a female drummer and did very well. Honey's was born Ann Margot Lantree (born 1943). The group was originally called the Sheratons.
4. "Have I the Right (1964)" was recorded by which band?

Answer: The Honeycombs

The Honeycombs were known for there female drummer. They got their name from combining the profession of two members who were hairdressers (hence the comb part) and Honey the nickname of there drummer.
5. "Time of the Season" and "She's Not There" are recordings from who?

Answer: The Zombies

The Zombies formed 1961 in St Albans in the UK. After winning a band contest they signed a record contract and had their first hit "She's Not There(1964)", followed by "Time Of The Season(1969)"
6. "Mr Tambourine Man" was written by and a hit for?

Answer: Bob Dylan

"Mr Tambourine Man" was also a hit for The Byrds (1965). The Byrds had a bigger hit with this then Dylan in most countries. It was originally on Dylan's 1965 album "Bringing It All Back Home"
7. The "Bee Gees" were born where?

Answer: England

Born on the Isle of Man, the boys spent most of there childhood in Australia. Consisting of Maurice, Robin and Barry Gibb, the group's name was retired when Maurice died in 2003.
8. Who recorded "My Name is Jack" (1968)

Answer: Manfred Mann

"My Name is Jack" went to no 8 in the UK charts and no 104 in the USA charts.
Paul Jones was the lead singer until 1966 when Mike d'Abo took over. The band had many hits over the years.
9. I will name two of this bands albums for you to recognize them: "Rumours (1977)" and "Tusk (1979)" there also had many single hits?

Answer: Fleetwood Mac

I could give you a list of this fabulous band's hits, but where would I begin as they have had so many. The biggest hit most people know is "Albatross".
10. This British-born (in the 1930's) man was a singer, songwriter, actor and director, but who was he?

Answer: Anthony Newley

Anthony Newley (1931-1999) was once married to Joan Collins and had hits with "Why" and "Do You Mind." He appeared in "Doctor Dolittle" and "The Cockleshell Heroes" and directed "Stop The World - I Want To Get Off." I could go on and on about what he did and the awards he got.
Source: Author transtar1954

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