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Quiz about American Pop Music 19641969
Quiz about American Pop Music 19641969

American Pop Music, 1964-1969 Trivia Quiz


Hello, music lovers! American artists produced some wonderful top 40 music hits between 1964 and 1969. Test your knowledge on these songs, and have fun!

A multiple-choice quiz by mrgrouchy. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
mrgrouchy
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
301,223
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
9 / 15
Plays
2557
Awards
Top 10% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 73 (7/15), Guest 68 (6/15), Guest 73 (10/15).
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Question 1 of 15
1. In a number one hit song by ? and the Mysterians, how many tears will we cry? Hint


Question 2 of 15
2. Which 1968 song by Johnny Rivers made references to the Beatles' "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band"? Hint


Question 3 of 15
3. Which type of ring gave Gary Lewis & the Playboys a number one hit song in 1965? Hint


Question 4 of 15
4. Which one of these songs was not a hit single for the Turtles? Hint


Question 5 of 15
5. Who sang lead vocals on the Rascals' 1967 hit song "How Can I Be Sure"? Hint


Question 6 of 15
6. In 1964, which Motown singer topped the Billboard singles chart with her song "My Guy"? Hint


Question 7 of 15
7. The Supremes had amazing success in the 1960s, recording twelve number one hits. Which of the following records was their first number one effort? Hint


Question 8 of 15
8. The Buckinghams had a number one hit with their song "Kind of a Drag." From which city were the Buckinghams? Hint


Question 9 of 15
9. Which 1968 hit song by Steppenwolf featured the lyrics "heavy metal thunder"? Hint


Question 10 of 15
10. The Four Tops had a number one record in 1965 with "I Can't Help Myself." Please finish the following lyrics from that song: "sugar pie, ______
______."
Hint


Question 11 of 15
11. In 1969, Tommy James & the Shondells went to number one in the Billboard charts with their song "Crimson and Clover." Which record label released this hit? Hint


Question 12 of 15
12. In November 1969, which Elvis Presley single reached the top of the Billboard music charts? Hint


Question 13 of 15
13. Which of the following hits by the Four Seasons peaked at number one in 1964? Hint


Question 14 of 15
14. Which number one hit by the Byrds borrowed lyrics from a passage in the Bible? Hint


Question 15 of 15
15. In 1969, the Fifth Dimension had two number one songs. The first was "Aquarius/ Let the Sun Shine". What was the name of the other tune? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. In a number one hit song by ? and the Mysterians, how many tears will we cry?

Answer: 96

? and the Mysterians hailed from Bay City, Michigan. The leader of the band was named Question Mark (Rudy Martinez). The song "96 Tears" featured an organ riff that was either catchy or maddening, depending upon the listener's point of view. The song reached the top of the charts in October 1966.
2. Which 1968 song by Johnny Rivers made references to the Beatles' "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band"?

Answer: Summer Rain

Johnny Rivers, born in New York City, had several top 40 hits during the 1960s. The song "Summer Rain" featured the lyrics, "Everybody kept on playing Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band". "Secret Agent Man" and "Poor Side of Town" were hit singles in 1966, and "Seventh Son" charted in 1965.
3. Which type of ring gave Gary Lewis & the Playboys a number one hit song in 1965?

Answer: diamond

Gary Lewis & the Playboys were based in the Los Angeles area and had a string of hit songs between 1965 and 1967. "This Diamond Ring" climbed to the top of the Billboard charts in late 1965.
4. Which one of these songs was not a hit single for the Turtles?

Answer: Sunday Will Never Be the Same

"Sunday Will Never Be the Same" was a top ten hit in the summer of 1967 for the group Spanky & Our Gang. The Turtles became famous for their catchy melodies and clever lyrics. "Happy Together" topped the singles charts for several weeks in 1967.
5. Who sang lead vocals on the Rascals' 1967 hit song "How Can I Be Sure"?

Answer: Eddie Brigati

"How Can I Be Sure?" reached number four on the Billboard singles charts in 1967, and it is perhaps Brigati's greatest vocal performance. Felix Cavaliere played keyboards for the Rascals, Gene Cornish was the guitarist, and Dino Danelli played drums for the band.
6. In 1964, which Motown singer topped the Billboard singles chart with her song "My Guy"?

Answer: Mary Wells

Mary Wells was born in Detroit in 1943. Her biggest hit, "My Guy", was written by the legendary Smokey Robinson. Kim Weston and Tammi Terrell would each later have hit songs in duets with Marvin Gaye. Martha Reeves was the lead singer for the Vandellas, a highly successful group.
7. The Supremes had amazing success in the 1960s, recording twelve number one hits. Which of the following records was their first number one effort?

Answer: Where Did Our Love Go?

The Supremes featured the vocal talents of Diana Ross, Mary Wilson and Florence Ballard. Their hit "Where Did Our Love Go?" reached number one in August 1964. "Baby Love" became a number one song in November 1964. "Stop! In the Name of Love" reached the top in 1965, and "You Keep Me Hangin' On" went gold in 1966.
8. The Buckinghams had a number one hit with their song "Kind of a Drag." From which city were the Buckinghams?

Answer: Chicago

The Buckinghams, a Windy City product, were led by the vocal talents of Carl Giammarese. "Kind of a Drag" went to number one in 1967, and the group followed up with several other top twenty hits, including "Don't You Care" and "Hey Baby."
9. Which 1968 hit song by Steppenwolf featured the lyrics "heavy metal thunder"?

Answer: Born to Be Wild

Steppenwolf, a Los Angeles-based band, had a major hit with "Born to Be Wild." The song became a motorcycle anthem after it was featured in the movie "Easy Rider." The song's lyrics were written by Mars Bonfire, a Canadian. "Magic Carpet Ride" would later become the band's second-biggest hit. John Kay was the lead vocalist on both records.
10. The Four Tops had a number one record in 1965 with "I Can't Help Myself." Please finish the following lyrics from that song: "sugar pie, ______ ______."

Answer: honey bunch

Led by the fabulous singer Levi Stubbs, the Detroit-based Four Tops had several other top twenty hits in the 1960s, including "Reach Out" and "It's the Same Old Song"." Their song "I Can't Help Myself" was number one for two weeks in 1965.
11. In 1969, Tommy James & the Shondells went to number one in the Billboard charts with their song "Crimson and Clover." Which record label released this hit?

Answer: Roulette

Roulette Records had a psychedelic design which looked "groovy" while spinning on the turntable. Tommy James and his band had several top twenty hits from 1967 to 1969, including "Mony Mony" and "I Think We're Alone Now."
12. In November 1969, which Elvis Presley single reached the top of the Billboard music charts?

Answer: Suspicious Minds

"Suspicious Minds", written by Mark James, helped launch a comeback for Presley. The song was later used in the soundtrack of the Richard Gere movie "Breathless." "In the Ghetto" was also released in 1969, peaking at number three on the charts. "Kentucky Rain" and "The Wonder of You" were released in 1970.
13. Which of the following hits by the Four Seasons peaked at number one in 1964?

Answer: Rag Doll

"Rag Doll" reached the number one spot on the Billboard charts for two weeks in July 1964. "Save It For Me" was the follow-up single to "Rag Doll", and it also made the top ten leaderboard. "Let's Hang On" was a hit in 1965, and "Opus 17" was a top twenty song in 1966.
14. Which number one hit by the Byrds borrowed lyrics from a passage in the Bible?

Answer: Turn! Turn! Turn!

The song "Turn! Turn! Turn!" took most of its lyrics directly from the Book of Ecclesiastes, 3:1. The folk singer Pete Seeger wrote the music, and the Byrds electrified that music. It reached the number one spot in the charts in December 1965. "Mr. Tambourine Man" (1965) and "My Back Pages" (1967) were composed by Bob Dylan.
15. In 1969, the Fifth Dimension had two number one songs. The first was "Aquarius/ Let the Sun Shine". What was the name of the other tune?

Answer: Wedding Bell Blues

"Aquarius" was a monster hit, staying in the number one spot for six weeks in the spring of 1969. "Wedding Bell Blues", written by Laura Nyro, peaked at number one in November 1969. "Up Up and Away" was a hit in 1967, and "Stoned Soul Picnic" made the charts in 1968. "One Less Bell to Answer" became popular in 1970.
Source: Author mrgrouchy

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