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Carole King Trivia Quiz

Ten questions about the singer/songwriter Carole King.

A multiple-choice quiz by mega44. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
mega44

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
369,493

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
298

Last 3 plays: Guest 66 (4/10), Guest 67 (7/10), Andyboy2021 (10/10).

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1. What name was Carole given at birth? Hint

Carol Joan Klein

Carole Joan King

Caroline Joan Klein

Caroline Joan King

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2. The Neil Sedaka song "Oh Carol" was written about Carole.

True

False

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3. Which lyricist did Carole marry in 1959? Hint

Gerry Goffin

Neil Diamond

Paul Simon

Neil Sedaka

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4. What age was Carole when she wrote the Shirelles hit "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow"? Hint

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5. What was the name of the first solo album that Carole recorded? Hint

Writer

Spring

Winter

Summer

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6. The 1964 hit "I'm into Something Good" written by Carole was a hit for which British band? Hint

Manfred Man

The Tremoloes

Dave, Dee, Dozey, Beaky, Mike and Tich

Herman's Hermits

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7. The 1962 song "Loco-Motion" became a hit for which Aussie? Hint

Jason Donovan

Ann Charleston

Natalie Imbruglio

Kylie Minogue

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8. What is the name of the musical based around the music of Carole King? Hint

Beautiful

Fabulous

Gorgeous

Smashing

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9. Carole King is recognised where? Hint

Graumann's Walk of Fame

Neither

Both

Songwriters Hall of Fame

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10. To end with the theme, simply which King album featured "It's too Late"? Hint

Speeding Time

Touch the Sky

Fantasy

Tapestry

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What name was Carole given at birth?

Answer: Carol Joan Klein

She was born in Manhattan in 1942 and grew up in Brooklyn New York. She later changed her name to Carole King when she formed a band called the Co-Sines.

2. The Neil Sedaka song "Oh Carol" was written about Carole.

Answer: False

Although he knew and dated Carole at High School he merely chose her name. At the time Carole was already married. King released the song "Oh Neil" the same year.

3. Which lyricist did Carole marry in 1959?

Answer: Gerry Goffin

She was 17 and he was 20 when they married after a whirlwind courtship. They divorced in 1968.

4. What age was Carole when she wrote the Shirelles hit "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow"?

Answer: 17

She was a mere 17 when along with her then husband Gerry she penned this much recorded song. It also achieved fame as the first number one from an all black girl group.

5. What was the name of the first solo album that Carole recorded?

Answer: Writer

Her first album "Writer" was recorded in 1970 and included such tracks as "Up on the Roof" and "Child of Mine".

6. The 1964 hit "I'm into Something Good" written by Carole was a hit for which British band?

Answer: Herman's Hermits

Manfred Man took this song to number 14 in the UK charts. It was originally recorded by Earl-Jean of the Cookies.

7. The 1962 song "Loco-Motion" became a hit for which Aussie?

Answer: Kylie Minogue

Apparently this was written for their babysitter who was dancing to the radio. She was Eva Boyd who first released the song as Little Eva.

8. What is the name of the musical based around the music of Carole King?

Answer: Beautiful

"Beautiful* opened in 2014 and features the best of this fine songstress/songwriter.

9. Carole King is recognised where?

Answer: Both

She was inducted into Music Hall of Fame in 2007 and received the 2,486th star on the Walk of Fame in 2012.

10. To end with the theme, simply which King album featured "It's too Late"?

Answer: Tapestry

"Tapestry" was released in 1971 and won four Grammys for album, record song and female vocalist of the year. The tracks include "You've Got a Friend", "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow","You Make Me Feel Like a Natural Woman" and "It's Too Late".

Source: Author mega44

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