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Quiz about Jamaican Music of the 1970s
Quiz about Jamaican Music of the 1970s

Jamaican Music of the 1970s Trivia Quiz


A tumultuous time for Jamaica, when the music flourished. Although he led the way, there is more to this period than just Bob Marley.

A multiple-choice quiz by reggaejames. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
reggaejames
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
85,260
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
5 / 10
Plays
888
Awards
Top 20% Quiz
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Question 1 of 10
1. Boney M's cover might be more famous but you can't beat the original. Who sang "Rivers of Babylon"? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. The beginning of modern rap can be traced to this song. Who was the deejay on "Wake the Town"? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Winner of the Jamaican Song Festival in 1971, Who sang "Cherry Oh Baby" Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. David Gates and Bread had the original hit,"Everything I Own", but I prefer the reggae version by? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. One of my favorite reggae songs tells the story of "Johnny Too Bad". Who is the artist? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. With its lyrics straight from the Bible, who sang "The Book Of Rules"? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Police & Thieves was covered well by The Clash but you can't deny the genius of the original by? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Another song from The Rockers movie, who sang "Fade Away"? He also had a hit with "Curly Locks". Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Another song that was number one in the U.K., who sang "Uptown Top Ranking"? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Finally, a Bob Marley question to end this quiz. Who is credited with writing the huge hit, "No Woman, No Cry"? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Boney M's cover might be more famous but you can't beat the original. Who sang "Rivers of Babylon"?

Answer: The Melodians

Based on Psalm 137, it was produced by Leslie Kong.
2. The beginning of modern rap can be traced to this song. Who was the deejay on "Wake the Town"?

Answer: U Roy

This is a deejay version of Alton Ellis' "Girl I've Got A Date". A massive hit for U Roy in late 1970.
3. Winner of the Jamaican Song Festival in 1971, Who sang "Cherry Oh Baby"

Answer: Eric Donaldson

It was famously covered by The Rolling Stones. This song is one of the best selling singles ever in Jamaica.
4. David Gates and Bread had the original hit,"Everything I Own", but I prefer the reggae version by?

Answer: Ken Boothe

"Everything I Own" made it to number one in Britain. Ken Boothe like many other Jamaican artists never received the compensation he deserved for this hit.
5. One of my favorite reggae songs tells the story of "Johnny Too Bad". Who is the artist?

Answer: The Slickers

This song is said to be written by and about Trevor Wilson, the "bad" brother of Delroy Wilson, one of the most famous Jamaican singers of all time. Trevor was tragically shot and killed in 1975 by the friends of a man he had beaten up.
6. With its lyrics straight from the Bible, who sang "The Book Of Rules"?

Answer: The Heptones

Leroy Sibbles, the bassist for The Heptones is one of the most important figures in Jamaican music. He was behind many of Studio One's greatest hits.
7. Police & Thieves was covered well by The Clash but you can't deny the genius of the original by?

Answer: Junior Murvin

It was featured in the 1978 movie, "Rockers".
8. Another song from The Rockers movie, who sang "Fade Away"? He also had a hit with "Curly Locks".

Answer: Junior Byles

Junior Byles was mentally unstable and at one time was living on the streets of Kingston eating out of garbage cans. He is said to be in a mental institution. Nevertheless, a gifted singer.
9. Another song that was number one in the U.K., who sang "Uptown Top Ranking"?

Answer: Althea and Donna

This song was cut on the Alton Ellis "I'm Still in Love" riddim. They were just school girls when it became a hit. "Rankin" is a Jamaican word meaning popular or someone who is a contender for a title.
10. Finally, a Bob Marley question to end this quiz. Who is credited with writing the huge hit, "No Woman, No Cry"?

Answer: Vincent Ford

Vincent Ford is a paraplegic diabetic confined to a wheelchair. He stills hangs out at the Bob Marley Museum in Kingston. It seems that Bob credited the song to him to avoid paying royalties. This shows that Bob was great singer and a shrewd businessman.
Source: Author reggaejames

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