Sentimental Sixties Songs Trivia Quiz

Answer: Elvis Presley

"Little Sister" was written by Mort Shuman and Doc Pomus and was released in 1961 on his single "His Latest Flame". I was 6 years old and had just started school and remember my brother hoisting me up onto the dining room table and dancing with me. Sweet memories of my late brother.

Answer: Pretty Woman

Pretty Woman was a 1964 hit for Roy Orbison. This song led to a movie entitled "Pretty Woman" which starred Richard Gere and Julia Roberts.

Answer: Georgia

"Georgia on My Mind" was written in 1930 by Hoagie Carmichael and Stuart Gorrel. Ray Charles performance of this song in 1964 ensured that it became a major hit. In 1979 it was adopted as the Georgia state song.

Answer: Ferry Cross the Mersey

"Ferry Cross the Mersey" was written by Marsden in 1964 and was also the theme song for a 1965 film of the same name, featuring Gerry and The Pacemakers. The "Mersey" refers to the river Mersey which is a river in North West England which stretches from Stockport in Greater Manchester to Liverpool Bay. An interesting fact that I found out while researching was that the Hindu population in Britain consider it to be almost as sacred as the Ganges River in India.

Answer: Let's Spend the Night Together

"Let's Spend the Night Together" was written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards in 1967. The "suggestive lyrics" of the song resulted in it being banned by several radio stations and by Ed Sullivan. (I think most mothers wished they could ban it too, I know mine did! LOL.)

Answer: Strawberry Fields Forever

"Strawberry Fields Forever" was written by John Lennon and was released in 1967. John Lennon was raised in Woolton, a suburb of Liverpool and close to his childhood home was a Salvation Army Children's Home named Strawberry Field, which inspired this song.

Answer: You've Lost that Lovin' Feeling

"What the World Needs Now is Love" was written in 1965 by Hal David and the music was composed by Burt Bacherach, and was first sung by Jackie DeShannon. "This Guy's in Love With You" was also written by Hal David and Burt Bacherach and was popularised by Herb Alpert. "Cherish", a song written by Terry Kirkman and recorded by The Association, in 1966.

Answer: Angel of the Morning

"Angel Baby" was a 1961 hit for Rosie and the Originals. "Anyone Who Had a Heart" was originally performed in 1963 by Dionne Warwick and since then has had quite a few singers including Cilla Black , Dusty Springfield and Shirley Bassey. "Baby Love" was recorded by the Supremes in 1964.

Answer: Gerry Goffin and Carole King

In 1961, at the age of 18, Carole King had her first number one hit as a songwriter, along with Gerry Goffin. "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow" was recorded by the Shirelles and reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1961. King and Goffin were married in September 1960 and had two children, Louise and Sherry. Louise Goffin is also a singer songwriter and has played guitar on tour with the group Tears for Fears.

Answer: The Supremes

Originally founded as the Primettes in 1959 in Detroit Michigan, The Supremes went on to achieve success with many hits including, "Stop! In the Name of Love", "You Keep Me Hanging On" and "Someday We'll be Together to name a few. In 1968 the group was renamed to "Diana Ross and The Supremes.