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Rock & Roll, a Blast From the Past Quiz

Mostly 1960s

Test your knowledge with a look back at some popular singing groups and songs.

A multiple-choice quiz by sak57. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
sak57

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
416,885

Updated
Jun 29 24

# Qns
10

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Question 1 of 10

1. In 1967, The Tremeloes had a hit with "Here Comes My Baby". Who gets the credit for writing this song? Hint

Cat Stevens

Carol King

Sonny Bono

Neil Sedaka

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which popular duo/group were once known as the Mugwumps? Hint

CCR

Simon & Garfunkel

Manfred Mann

The Mamas & the Papas

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who wrote "Proud Mary"? Hint

Sam Cooke

Ike Turner

Berry Gordy Jr

John Fogerty

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Question 4 of 10

4. In 1965, this band sold more records than The Beatles, but due to signing a shady recording contract with Roulette, they earned no royalties for their hit songs. Hint

The Dave Clark Five

Tommy James & the Shondells.

Paul Revere & the Raiders

The Turtles

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Question 5 of 10

5. Carol King was once married to James Taylor.

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. In 1962, which band did Ringo Starr leave to join the Beatles? Hint

The Shadows

The Merseybeats

Rory Storm & the Hurricanes

Gerry & the Pacemakers

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who had a hit with the popular song "Downtown"? Hint

Dusty Springfield

Petula Clark

The Ronettes

The Shangri-las

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Question 8 of 10

8. Stephen Stills, of Crosby, Stills & Nash, wrote a song titled, "Suite: Judy Blue Eyes". For whom was it written? Hint

Judy Garland

Judy Collins

Judy Carne

Judy Davis

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Question 9 of 10

9. In the early 1960s, what was the official amplifier of The Beatles? Hint

Vox

Marshall

Fender

Magnatone

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Question 10 of 10

10. Janis Joplin's second solo album, "Pearl", climbed to number one on the US Billboard 200 just a few weeks after her death on Oct. 4, 1970.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In 1967, The Tremeloes had a hit with "Here Comes My Baby". Who gets the credit for writing this song?

Answer: Cat Stevens

The band had their first success with "Do You Love Me?" in 1963, when Brian Pool was their lead singer.

2. Which popular duo/group were once known as the Mugwumps?

Answer: The Mamas & the Papas

The name is referenced in the song "Creeque Alley", when the band consisted of members later in the Mamas & the Papas and the Lovin' Spoonful.

3. Who wrote "Proud Mary"?

Answer: John Fogerty

The song was released in 1969, and was on the "Bayou Country" album by Creedence Clearwater Revival. It was also a big hit for Ike & Tina Turner.

4. In 1965, this band sold more records than The Beatles, but due to signing a shady recording contract with Roulette, they earned no royalties for their hit songs.

Answer: Tommy James & the Shondells.

The group had many hits beginning with their single "Hanky Panky". James details his experiences with the dark side of the recording business in the 2010 book, "Me, the Mob, and the Music: One Helluva Ride with Tommy James & the Shondells".

5. Carol King was once married to James Taylor.

Answer: False

It was songstress Carly Simon who was married to Taylor in 1972. Simon filed for divorce in 1983.

6. In 1962, which band did Ringo Starr leave to join the Beatles?

Answer: Rory Storm & the Hurricanes

Ringo was asked to join the Beatles, replacing Pete Best. Gerry Marsden drummed for his band, the Pacemakers.

7. Who had a hit with the popular song "Downtown"?

Answer: Petula Clark

Ms Clark, who is a singer, songwriter, and actress, was born in 1932, and has had the longest career of any British entertainer, spanning more than 85 years. She started out as a child performer.

8. Stephen Stills, of Crosby, Stills & Nash, wrote a song titled, "Suite: Judy Blue Eyes". For whom was it written?

Answer: Judy Collins

In an interview with Anthony Mason of "CBS Sunday Morning", the pair talked about the song coming out of their relationship.

9. In the early 1960s, what was the official amplifier of The Beatles?

Answer: Vox

In a deal made between The Beatles producer/handler, Brian Epstein and Vox, it specified that the group would always be seen and photographed using Vox amps. The Beatles didn't own the amps they used. They were loaned to them by Vox for free.

10. Janis Joplin's second solo album, "Pearl", climbed to number one on the US Billboard 200 just a few weeks after her death on Oct. 4, 1970.

Answer: True

"I Got Dem Ol' Kozmic Blues Again Mama!" Was Joplin's first solo album after leaving her former band Big Brother and the Holding Company.

Source: Author sak57

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