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Quiz about Hits of 1964
Quiz about Hits of 1964

Test yourself! Take this Hits of 1964 Quiz | 1960s Music


In this quiz I will be covering some of the hits of 1964. I will give you a song title and you tell me who sang it. Good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by Velvet_Rain. Estimated time: 2 mins.
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Author
Velvet_Rain
Time
2 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
264,078
Updated
Jan 09 24
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
6114
Awards
Top 10% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 74 (7/10), Guest 174 (9/10), Guest 94 (10/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which British band had a number one hit with "Do Wah Diddy Diddy"? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. "Can't Buy Me Love" was a number one hit for which band? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which duo had a hit with "A World Without Love"? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. "Baby Love" was a hit for which all female group? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Which band had a number one hit with "The House of the Rising Sun"? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which American band had a hit with "I Get Around"? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Who had a hit with "My Guy"? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. "You Really Got Me" was a number one hit for which British rock band? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. "I'm Gonna Be Strong" was a hit for which American artist? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Which band had a hit with "Diane"? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which British band had a number one hit with "Do Wah Diddy Diddy"?

Answer: Manfred Mann

"Do Wah Diddy Diddy" was written by Jeff Barry and Ellie Greenwich and recorded by Manfred Mann. It can be found on the album "The Manfred Mann" (1964). It was a number one hit in the UK and US.
2. "Can't Buy Me Love" was a number one hit for which band?

Answer: The Beatles

"Can't Buy Me Love" was recorded by The Beatles in January of 1964. It was a number one hit in the UK, and US.
3. Which duo had a hit with "A World Without Love"?

Answer: Peter & Gordon

"A World Without Love" was written by Paul McCartney and recorded by Peter & Gordon. It was a number one hit in both the UK and US.
4. "Baby Love" was a hit for which all female group?

Answer: The Supremes

"Baby Love" was one of The Supremes best selling singles. It is on their album "Where Did Our Love Go" (1964). It was a number one hit in the UK and US.
5. Which band had a number one hit with "The House of the Rising Sun"?

Answer: The Animals

The Animals version of the folk song "The House of the Rising Sun" went to number one in both the UK and US. On the Rolling Stone magazine's '500 Greatest Songs of All Time' list, it was ranked at number 122.
6. Which American band had a hit with "I Get Around"?

Answer: The Beach Boys

"I Get Around" was written by Brian Wilson and Mike Love and recorded by The Beach Boys. It can be found on the album "All Summer Long" (1964). It was a number one hit in the US and got to number seven in the UK.
7. Who had a hit with "My Guy"?

Answer: Mary Wells

"My Guy" was written by Smokey Robinson and recorded by Mary Wells. It was a number one hit in the US and went to number five in the UK. It has since been covered by artists such as Dusty Springfield and Petula Clark.
8. "You Really Got Me" was a number one hit for which British rock band?

Answer: The Kinks

"You Really Got Me" was written by Ray Davies and recorded by The Kinks. It was a number one hit in the UK and went to number seven in the US. It has since been covered by artists such as Robert Palmer, Sly & The Family Stone and Van Halen.
9. "I'm Gonna Be Strong" was a hit for which American artist?

Answer: Gene Pitney

"I'm Gonna Be Strong" by Gene Pitney went to number two in the UK and number nine in the US. It was originally recorded by Frankie Laine, but it wasn't a hit.
10. Which band had a hit with "Diane"?

Answer: The Bachelors

"Diane" was written by Erno Rapee & Lew Pollack and recorded by the Irish band The Bachelors. It was number one hit in the UK and reached number ten in the US.
Source: Author Velvet_Rain

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