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The Music Of Carole King Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz on the life and music of Carole King (and in many cases, ex-husband and songwriting partner Gerry Goffin). It covers songs she has written for other artists as well as her own recorded work. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by arob71. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
arob71

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
66,474

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
9 / 15

Plays
1999

Awards
Top 10% Quiz

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

1. What is Carole's actual last name? Hint

Klein

O' Connor

Kane

Kingston

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2. What was Carole's landmark 1971 album called? Hint

'Writer'

'Fantasy'

'Thoroughbred'

'Tapestry'

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3. This fellow Brill Building singer and writer scored a hit in 1959 with 'Oh! Carol', a song inspired by King. Who is he? Hint

Neil Diamond

Gerry Goffin

Barry Mann

Neil Sedaka

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4. In 1989, teen popster Martika had a hit with a song from Carole's 'Tapestry' album. What was it? Hint

'I Feel The Earth Move'

'Smackwater Jack'

'A Natural Woman'

'Child Of Mine'

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5. Which is NOT a Carole King album title? Hint

'Rhymes and Reasons'

'No Secrets'

'Fantasy'

'Writer'

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6. In 1962, Little Eva had a hit with Goffin and King's 'Loco-Motion'. Who was Little Eva? Hint

Goffin and King's babysitter

Phil Spector's secretary

Goffin and King's daughter

Elvis Presley's sister

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7. True or False: 'Loco-Motion' has been a hit in the 60's, 70's, and 80's?

Answer: (One Word)

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8. In 1974, Carole had a hit song about what kind of 'man'? Hint

Jazzman

Batman

Bluesman

Spaceman

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9. Before her successful solo career, Carole was a member of what group? Hint

Four Jacks and A Jill

The Supremes

Murph and The Magic Tones

The City

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10. 'It's Going To Take Some Time', co-written with Toni Stern, was a hit in 1972 for whom? Hint

The Osmonds

Bread

The Carpenters

Captain and Tenille

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11. King and James Taylor both released versions of 'You've Got A Friend' within a month of each other. Which one of them wrote it?

Answer: (One Word - Last Name)

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12. Which of the following was not written or co-written by King? Hint

'Will You Love Me Tomorrow' by The Shirelles

'Crying In The Rain' by The Everly Brothers

'Daydream Believer' by The Monkees

'Take Good Care Of My Baby' by Bobby Vee

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13. Which one of Carole's songs is used as the theme to the WB's show 'The Gilmore Girls'? Hint

'Up On The Roof'

'Child Of Mine'

'Where You Lead'

'Home Again'

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14. What was the title of the children's TV special soundtrack King released in 1975? Hint

'Really Rosie'

'Sneaky Snake'

'Truly Trudy'

'Riki Tiki Tavi'

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15. True or false: The Beatles, The Byrds, and Aretha Franklin all recorded songs by Goffin and King?

Answer: (One Word)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is Carole's actual last name?

Answer: Klein

She was born Carole Klein in 1942.

2. What was Carole's landmark 1971 album called?

Answer: 'Tapestry'

Her second solo album and by far her best-selling.

3. This fellow Brill Building singer and writer scored a hit in 1959 with 'Oh! Carol', a song inspired by King. Who is he?

Answer: Neil Sedaka

Carole answered with a song called 'Oh! Neil' that flopped.

4. In 1989, teen popster Martika had a hit with a song from Carole's 'Tapestry' album. What was it?

Answer: 'I Feel The Earth Move'

Martika had another hit called 'Toy Soldiers' and is currently residing in the 'Where Are They Now' file.

5. Which is NOT a Carole King album title?

Answer: 'No Secrets'

'No Secrets' was a Carly Simon album.

6. In 1962, Little Eva had a hit with Goffin and King's 'Loco-Motion'. Who was Little Eva?

Answer: Goffin and King's babysitter

It was Little Eva's biggest hit.

7. True or False: 'Loco-Motion' has been a hit in the 60's, 70's, and 80's?

Answer: true

Grand Funk had a hit with it in 1974 and Kylie Minogue had a hit with it in 1988.

8. In 1974, Carole had a hit song about what kind of 'man'?

Answer: Jazzman

From her album 'Wrap Around Joy'.

9. Before her successful solo career, Carole was a member of what group?

Answer: The City

The City released one album and included bassist and future husband, Charles Larkey, as well as guitarist Danny Kortchmar. Kortchmar had just left a group featuring the then unknown James Taylor.

10. 'It's Going To Take Some Time', co-written with Toni Stern, was a hit in 1972 for whom?

Answer: The Carpenters

Carole's version is on her 'Music' album.

11. King and James Taylor both released versions of 'You've Got A Friend' within a month of each other. Which one of them wrote it?

Answer: King

Carole's version is on 'Tapestry' and Taylor's is on 'Mudslide Slim and the Blue Horizon'. Carole prefers Taylor's version.

12. Which of the following was not written or co-written by King?

Answer: 'Daydream Believer' by The Monkees

'Daydream Believer' was written by John Stewart, although The Monkees did record Goffin and King's 'Pleasant Valley Sunday' as well as a few others.

13. Which one of Carole's songs is used as the theme to the WB's show 'The Gilmore Girls'?

Answer: 'Where You Lead'

Carole performs the theme with her daughter Louise Goffin.

14. What was the title of the children's TV special soundtrack King released in 1975?

Answer: 'Really Rosie'

It was a collaboration with children's author Maurice Sendak.

15. True or false: The Beatles, The Byrds, and Aretha Franklin all recorded songs by Goffin and King?

Answer: true

The Beatles recorded 'Chains' for their debut {album;} The Byrds recorded 'Goin' Back' and 'Wasn't Born To Follow' for their 'Notorious Byrd Brothers' {LP;} and Aretha, of course, recorded '(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman'.

Source: Author arob71

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