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Names in Song Titles Trivia Quiz

Many artists sang about that special girl or boy, this quiz asks you to identify the individual in the song title.

A multiple-choice quiz by goofyfoot009. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
goofyfoot009

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
341,763

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
1000

Last 3 plays: Guest 73 (4/10), Guest 108 (8/10), Guest 199 (7/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Neil Sedaka sang about this little girl, "no other in the whole wide world." Hint

Annie

Alice

Angel Eyes

Adele

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Question 2 of 10

2. The Beach Boys crooned about taking a chance with this young lady. Hint

Brenda Lee

Barbara Ann

Billy Jo

Betty Lou

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Question 3 of 10

3. In 1960, the Everly Brothers hit number one with this song. Hint

Claudette

Candida

Oh, Carol

Cathy's Clown

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Question 4 of 10

4. Paul Anka sang this paean to an older woman. Hint

Diana

Dawn (Go Away)

Donna, The Prima Donna

Delilah

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Question 5 of 10

5. The Turtles sang about this girl, who they thought was "swell". Hint

Elvira.

Elenore.

Ethyl.

Earth Angel.

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Question 6 of 10

6. Freddy and the Dreamers urged the listener to do this. Hint

The Freddy

Flashdance

The Funky Chicken

The Fabian

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Question 7 of 10

7. The Shadows of Knight claimed she was "about five feet, four, from her head to the ground". Hint

Gail

Godiva

Gloria

Glenda

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Question 8 of 10

8. Tommy Roe was, "Just another fool who couldn't resist" this girl. Hint

Holly

Hannah

Hazel

Henny Penny

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Question 9 of 10

9. Tommy Roe also sings about falling in love with this girl at a dance. Hint

Sweet Pea

Suzie Q

Sherry

Sheila

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Question 10 of 10

10. The Buoys had a hit with this song about an unfortunate, the big question, was he human or a mule? Hint

Tommy

Timothy

Tall Paul

Teddy

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Mar 24 2024 : Guest 73: 4/10
Mar 10 2024 : Guest 108: 8/10
Feb 27 2024 : Guest 199: 7/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Neil Sedaka sang about this little girl, "no other in the whole wide world."

Answer: Alice

"Alice in Wonderland" reached number 17 on the Billboard Top 40 in February, 1963.

2. The Beach Boys crooned about taking a chance with this young lady.

Answer: Barbara Ann

In 1966, Barbara Ann peaked at number two on the Billboard Top 40.

3. In 1960, the Everly Brothers hit number one with this song.

Answer: Cathy's Clown

"Cathy's Clown" was the last number one hit for Don and Phil Everly.

4. Paul Anka sang this paean to an older woman.

Answer: Diana

"Diana", allegedly a song about his babysitter, put Paul Anka on the fast track to stardom in 1957.

5. The Turtles sang about this girl, who they thought was "swell".

Answer: Elenore.

"Elenore" made it to number six on the Billboard Top 40 in 1968.

6. Freddy and the Dreamers urged the listener to do this.

Answer: The Freddy

"Do the Freddie" was intended to emulate Chubby Checker and create a new dance "craze".

7. The Shadows of Knight claimed she was "about five feet, four, from her head to the ground".

Answer: Gloria

By changing some lyrics, the Shadows of Knight's cover of "Gloria" avoided the censorship of the original song.

8. Tommy Roe was, "Just another fool who couldn't resist" this girl.

Answer: Hazel

"Hooray for Hazel" spent 11 weeks on the Billboard Top 40, peaking at number six in 1966.

9. Tommy Roe also sings about falling in love with this girl at a dance.

Answer: Sweet Pea

After "Sheila" and before "Hazel", Tommy Roe's bubblegum hit, "Sweet Pea" took its place on the Billboard Top 40, at number eight.

10. The Buoys had a hit with this song about an unfortunate, the big question, was he human or a mule?

Answer: Timothy

A song that was widely censored due to its suggestion of cannibalism. Despite the banning, the song climbed the charts, which prompted the record producers to suggest that Timothy was a mule, and not a human.

Source: Author goofyfoot009

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