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Quiz about Oldies Music  IV
Quiz about Oldies Music  IV

Oldies Music : IV Trivia Quiz


I have selected certain song titles (1950's - 1980's) and your job is to give me the original artist. This quiz should be fairly easy for any oldies music trivia buff.

A multiple-choice quiz by Coa35. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
Coa35
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
69,073
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
20
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
13 / 20
Plays
1918
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Question 1 of 20
1. 'Walk Away Renee'?

Original artist?
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Question 2 of 20
2. 'You're The One'?

Original artist?
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Question 3 of 20
3. 'Love Is All Around'?

Original artist?
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Question 4 of 20
4. 'Hey Baby!'?

Original artist?
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Question 5 of 20
5. 'I Only Have Eyes For You'?

Original artist?
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Question 6 of 20
6. 'But It's Alright'?

Original artist?
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Question 7 of 20
7. 'Cry Like A Baby'?

Original artist?
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Question 8 of 20
8. 'Duke Of Earl'?

Original artist?
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Question 9 of 20
9. 'How Can I Be Sure'?

Original artist?
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Question 10 of 20
10. 'Be My Baby'?

Original artist?
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Question 11 of 20
11. 'Arizona'?

Original artist?
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Question 12 of 20
12. 'You Showed Me'?

Original artist?
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Question 13 of 20
13. 'Don't Pull Your Love'?

Original artist?
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Question 14 of 20
14. 'Everybody's Talkin'?

Original artist?
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Question 15 of 20
15. 'To Love Somebody'?

Original artist?
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Question 16 of 20
16. 'Sleepwalk'?

Original artist?
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Question 17 of 20
17. 'No Time'?

Original artist?
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Question 18 of 20
18. 'Tossin' and Turnin'?

Original artist?
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Question 19 of 20
19. 'Come On Let's Go'?

Original artist?
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Question 20 of 20
20. 'Mercy, Mercy, Mercy'?

Original artist?
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. 'Walk Away Renee'? Original artist?

Answer: Left Banke

2. 'You're The One'? Original artist?

Answer: Vogues

The Vogues were originally named the Val-Aires. The members of their band include lead baritone Bill Burkette, baritone Don Miller, first tenor Hugh Geyer, and second tenor Chuck Blasko.
3. 'Love Is All Around'? Original artist?

Answer: The Troggs

The Troggs are famous for their smash hit 'Wild Thing' which was popularized by the movie 'Major League.'
4. 'Hey Baby!'? Original artist?

Answer: Bruce Channel

This song was apart of the 'Dirty Dancing' soundtrack.
5. 'I Only Have Eyes For You'? Original artist?

Answer: Flamingos

6. 'But It's Alright'? Original artist?

Answer: JJ Jackson

7. 'Cry Like A Baby'? Original artist?

Answer: Box Tops

8. 'Duke Of Earl'? Original artist?

Answer: Gene Chandler

9. 'How Can I Be Sure'? Original artist?

Answer: The Rascals

The Rascals were originally called the Young Rascals, but changed it because of copyright reasons.
10. 'Be My Baby'? Original artist?

Answer: The Ronettes

11. 'Arizona'? Original artist?

Answer: Mark Lindsay

Mark Lindsay was orinally the lead singer of Paul Revere and The Raiders.
12. 'You Showed Me'? Original artist?

Answer: The Turtles

The Turtles had numerous hits throughout the years but they will always be remembered for their smash hit 'Happy Together.'
13. 'Don't Pull Your Love'? Original artist?

Answer: Hamilton, Joe Frank, and Reynolds

14. 'Everybody's Talkin'? Original artist?

Answer: Harry Nilsson

15. 'To Love Somebody'? Original artist?

Answer: Bee Gees

The Bee Gees were one of the most successful brother acts of all time. The members were Robin Gibb, Maurice Gibb, and Barry Gibb.
16. 'Sleepwalk'? Original artist?

Answer: Santo and Johnny

17. 'No Time'? Original artist?

Answer: The Guess Who

The lead guitarist of The Guess Who, Randy Bachman, started his own group, Bachman Turner Overdrive. BTO had a few top ten hits including the arena rocker 'Takin' Care of Business.'
18. 'Tossin' and Turnin'? Original artist?

Answer: Bobby Lewis

Bobby Lewis is one of those talented performers whose recognition is confined to a single monster hit, 'Tossin' and Turnin'.' Although he did have a few other top 40 R and B hits.
19. 'Come On Let's Go'? Original artist?

Answer: Ritchie Valens

Richie Valens died in a famous plane crash along with The Big Bopper and Buddy Holly. It was referred to as the day music died.
20. 'Mercy, Mercy, Mercy'? Original artist?

Answer: Buckinghams

Source: Author Coa35

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