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Quiz about I Say a Little Prayer
Quiz about I Say a Little Prayer

I Say a Little Prayer Trivia Quiz


Fun facts about the song "I Say A Little Prayer".

A multiple-choice quiz by pruittgolf. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
pruittgolf
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
363,460
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
256
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Question 1 of 10
1. "I Say a Little Prayer" is a song written by whom? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Dionne Warwick's "I Say a Little Prayer" earned what distinction in 1967? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. When was the song first released: Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. "I Say a Little Prayer" was featured prominently in what 1997 movie? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What song was on the flip or "B-side"? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Dionne Warwick was the second most charted female vocalist of her era. Who was she runner up to?

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Question 7 of 10
7. Complete the lyrics: "The moment I wake up ___
____
_____
_____
___ ______"
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Question 8 of 10
8. How does the singer of the song get to work? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. How long does the song last? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. What two words are sometimes mistakenly thought to be part of the title?
"I Say a Little Prayer _____
_____"
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. "I Say a Little Prayer" is a song written by whom?

Answer: Burt Bacharach and Hal David

This song became one of the most successful of this song era, originally peaking at number four on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 pop singles chart in December 1967. Having been in a partnership with songwriters Burt Bacharach and Hal David, Dionne Warwick ranks among the 40 biggest hit makers of the entire rock era (from 1955 to the present).
2. Dionne Warwick's "I Say a Little Prayer" earned what distinction in 1967?

Answer: Gold single

Released as a single by Dionne Warwick in 1967, it peaked to number eight and was covered by various artists since then. Warwick earned her first RIAA Gold Single for U.S. sales of over one million units for the single "I Say a Little Prayer". This was from her album "The Windows of the World".
3. When was the song first released:

Answer: October 1967

It was released in October 1967 and reached number four on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 pop singles chart in December 1967.
4. "I Say a Little Prayer" was featured prominently in what 1997 movie?

Answer: My Best Friend's Wedding

Revived as the theme song in Julia Roberts's 1997 movie "My Best Friend's Wedding", performed by Jamaican singer-songwriter Diana King.
5. What song was on the flip or "B-side"?

Answer: Theme from "Valley of the Dolls"

This single record became one of the most successful double-sided hits of the Rock era.
6. Dionne Warwick was the second most charted female vocalist of her era. Who was she runner up to?

Answer: Aretha Franklin

Dionne was one of the most successful pop singers of that era. She is second only to Aretha Franklin as the most-charted female vocalist of all time with 56 of Dionne's singles making the Billboard Hot 100 between 1962 and 1998.
7. Complete the lyrics: "The moment I wake up ___ ____ _____ _____ ___ ______"

Answer: Before I put on my makeup

"The moment I wake up" she says a little prayer even before she puts on her makeup.

"The moment I wake up
Before I put on my makeup
I say a little prayer for you"
8. How does the singer of the song get to work?

Answer: bus

The author is going to work and on the way says a little prayer.

"I run to the bus, dear
While riding I think of us, dear
I say a little prayer for you"
9. How long does the song last?

Answer: 3 minutes

Three minutes of prayer!
These three minutes of prayer have become one of the most copied verses of all times. It has been covered and used many times by such artists as Aretha Franklin, Diana Argon, Ann Murray and many others.
10. What two words are sometimes mistakenly thought to be part of the title? "I Say a Little Prayer _____ _____"

Answer: for you

The words were never part of the original title. Bacharach did numerous takes on "I Say a Little Prayer" and still disliked the completed track. Bacharach worked on the version adding the words "for you" which provided a more brisk transition. And the song finally climbed the charts in December of 1967.
Source: Author pruittgolf

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