1960s and '70s Mix Trivia

1. 'And when I see a little temp'rature rise, you know I wasn't surprised' What's the name of the song and who sang it?

From Quiz One Liners, Couplets And A Challenge To All Users

Answer: Cheap Trick-"Hot Love"

From Cheap Trick's self titled debut album from 1977. As far as hard rock/hard pop (and back then they genuinely were more rock than pop) debut albums go... did it ever get better than that record? Not for me it did not. And as the original vinyl pressings were labeled 'Side 1' and 'Side A' I just always assumed "Hot Love" was the opening track. And I do not care what sort of historical revisionism has been done in the cd era with them now claiming "Elo Kiddies" was REALLY the opening track. For decades my playing this album with "Hot Love" first made it THE PERFECT record. When I saw them play it live a ways back on the tour where they were playing their albums in their entirety I heard them do it reversed (well - reversed for ME) starting with what I always thought would have been 'side 2' ("Elo Kiddies"). OOOOOH let me tell ya: what a perfect lesson in how utterly crucial song order choices can be! When you play the side with "Hot Love" first you have an exciting hard rock masterpiece. When you play it starting with the "Elo Kiddies" side the album really starts to drag in points! NOT a masterpiece any longer! Don't try this at home kids...

From Quiz Vinyl Hiccups

Answer: kettle's

"Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey" by Paul and Linda McCartney in 1971 was Paul's first number one hit (on the "Billboard Hot 100") after leaving the Beatles.

From Quiz Your Song

Answer: Yesterday

"Yesterday", an acoustic ballad written by Lennon-McCartney, was recorded by The Beatles for their 1965 album "Help!". Although the writing was credited to Lennon-McCartney, it is claimed that McCartney alone wrote the song. The music was written before the lyrics and for a time, the working title was "Scrambled Eggs". The song met some resistance from other band members and also their record producer. Singer Chris Farlowe was offered the song but rejected it, saying it was "too soft". Eventually The Beatles recorded the ballad and it made the coveted Number One spot on the US Billboard Hot 100 in 1965.

From Quiz Sixties and Seventies Songs with False Endings

Answer: Keep on Dancing

After "Keep on Dancing" faded out drummer Larry Wall played a drum fill to kick off another verse. Although the Gentrys had two strong singers with Jimmy Hart and Bruce Bowles, guitarist Larry Raspberry sang "Keep on Dancing", their highest charting single. The Gentrys formed in Memphis, Tennessee, in 1963 by students at Treadwell High School. When "Keep on Dancing" became successful the group appeared on "Hullabaloo", "Shindig!" and "Where the Action Is". They and also toured with Sonny and Cher, The Beach Boys and Dick Clark's tours. By the early seventies the band had gone through several members and eventually dissolved. Founding member Jimmy Hart found success in professional wrestling as a manager called "The Mouth of the South". "Break Away (from That Boy)" was a Top Forty by The Newbeats. Mitch Ryder and The Detroit Wheels released "Jenny Take a Ride" and "Just a Little" was by The Beau Brummels.

From Quiz Good Old Rock Oldies

Answer: Gallows Pole

Zeppelin was originally formed as The New Yardbirds but changed their name. Drummer John Bonham died in 1980 from asphyxiation after drinking too much and inhaling his own vomit.

From Quiz 10 of My Favourite Songs from the 60s and 70s

Answer: Neil Young

What a great song! Crosby, Stills and Nash performed this song about Judy Collins, a former girlfriend of Stephen Stills. Neil Young joined forces with Stephen Stills, Graham Nash and David Crosby on a fairly regular basis - most notably for the 'Deja Vu' album, released in 1970, which includes another of my favourites, 'Teach Your Children' Useless information: All four members of Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice.

From Quiz 1960s and 1970s Musicians [ 2 ]

Answer: Drums

She was a fine drummer. Eventually, though, the manager of The Carpenters desired her to be more visible, closer to the stage front--and so she was.

From Quiz 1960s and 1970s Musicians [ 1 ]

Answer: The Who

It was very, very unusual for the time and hampered them financially for a few years. Later, Jimi Hendrix copied this move.

From Quiz My CD Collection

Answer: The Who

This was the last song that was played while the closing credits rolled on the documentary "The Kids Are Alright."

From Quiz 60s and 70s Mix

Answer: Robert Plant

Robert Plant was called Percy because he lived on a farm and it was in reference to Percy Thrower the gardener on television. (Courtesy of "The Rambler" Thank You) He was almost dropped from the band early on due to his mannerisms, at least until Jimmy Page saw the girls screaming at him.(This may or may not be true, but it was mentioned in "The Hammer Of The Gods" biography)

From Quiz Classic Rock Albums

Answer: a picture of the group and all their favorite celebrities

'Sgt. Pepper' was released in 1967. Paul McCartney came up with the idea to use famous celebrities for the cover, despite the objections of Brian Epstein, their manager, who originally wanted to use a brown paper bag. The Beatles also demonstrated a psychedelic mood. The Beatles recorded it in three months and used many special effects. Many well known songs on the release were 'Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds', 'A Day In The Life' and 'With a Little Help From My Friends'.

From Quiz For the Music Lovers

Answer: Bob Dylan

This is from "It's Alright, Ma".

From Quiz My Record Collection

Answer: Uncle Charlie and his Dog Teddy

"Uncle Charlie and his Dog Teddy" is a great album, period. Released in 1970, this is the album that really established the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band as an important band. In addition to "Bojangles", the album contains covers of Kenny Loggins "House at Pooh Corner", Randy Newman's "Living Without You" and Mike Nesmith's lovely "Propinquity". Add to that some brilliant instrumentals and a really cool album cover and you have one of the great country rock albums of all time.

From Quiz Sixtyseventyfun III

Answer: Zoot Money

It would seem that Zoot Money thoroughly enjoyed making this one. The song certainly puts over that impression. It was released under the whole band's name, which was Zoot Money and the Big Roll Band.

From Quiz Sixtyseventyfun II

Answer: Peter Brown

The trials and tribulations of getting a wedding together as described by Lennon, taking us on these trips halfway around Europe. It was Peter Brown who suggested that he and Yoko could get married in Gibraltar. "The Ballad of John and Yoko" was banned in several countries, because there was a fuss in some quarters about the word "Christ", the first word of the chorus.

From Quiz Sixtyseventy Fun I

Answer: Geordie

After Bon Scott died, there was doubt whether anyone could replace him. Looking back, this Newcastle lad, Brian Johnson, was really the only contender.

From Quiz Finish The 60s and 70s Lyrics

Answer: love

The song is "I Should Have Known Better" by the Beatles, from the album and film "A Hard Day's Night".

From Quiz Great Songs: Year by Year

Answer: The Rolling Stones

This is a line from "Get Off of My Cloud", released as a single in the U.S. on September 25, 1965, and in the U.K. a month later. The B-side of the U.S. single was a song called "I'm Free". The B-side of the U.K. single was "The Singer Not the Song". Great lyrics in this song if you can understand them.

From Quiz Songs From My (Eclectic) Childhood

Answer: Son Of A Preacher Man

Dusty Springfield sang this song, which most recently appeared on the "Pulp Fiction" soundtrack. It tells the story of a young girl's relationship with Billy Ray, the local clergyman's son. "For Your Love," by the Yardbirds, mainly lists the objects the singer will give his beloved to demonstrate the depth of his devotion. "Life's Been Good" by Joe Walsh is about the life of a rock star. "Spirit In The Sky," by Norman Greenbaum, had a catchy tune but was NOT about resisting temptation.

From Quiz Which Word Is Missing?

Answer: romance

The song is "Barbara Ann", released in 1965 and recorded by the Beach Boys.

From Quiz More Wacky 60s and 70s Tunes

Answer: "Car Wash" by Rose Royce

This hit song was featured in the 1976 movie "Car Wash." The group of Rose Royce, based in Los Angeles, California, is still singing today.

From Quiz Good Old Oldies

Answer: Lobo

From Quiz Albums from the 60s and 70s

Answer: Traffic

Produced by Steve Winwood in 1971.

From Quiz More Older Rock

Answer: when they're playing& when theyre playing

From Fleetwood Mac Rumors

From Quiz One Liners, Couplets And A Challenge To All Users

Answer: Leonard Cohen-"So Long Marianne"

Leonard how some of us do truly miss thee. A beautiful track from Leonard's debut album 'Songs Of Leonard Cohen' from 1967. You either love or hate Leonard Cohen (and he'll even write an album about that as well ;-) ). But as a lyricist it has rarely gotten any better than him. And as a singer... again: he falls into the same category as Bob Dylan in that you either love his voice or hate it. But never be too quick to knock him as a singer. His phrasing was something many a singer could take lessons from. The way he phrases the above line (especially on some later period live versions from the seventies and eighties) falls into the realm of vocal genius. As an aside: he was also one of the single most charming and kind "celebrities" I have ever met in my life. What a great man Leonard was.

From Quiz Vinyl Hiccups

Answer: bad

"When a Man Loves a Woman" was a 1966 song by Percy Sledge. It frequently makes the lists of the best rock and roll love songs.

From Quiz Your Song

Answer: You Sexy Thing

Penned by lead singer Errol Brown, "You Sexy Thing" reached number two on the UK Singles Chart in 1975 and has featured in many movies, including the 1997 hit "The Full Monty". It was originally released as a 'B' side, but later remixed and released as an 'A' side when it became the group's biggest and most well-known song.

From Quiz Sixties and Seventies Songs with False Endings

Answer: The Chartbusters

The Chartbusters formed in Washington, D.C. They qualified for One-Hit Wonder status when "She's the One" hit the Top Forty, peaking at Number 33. "She's The One" was turned down by 20 record labels before Mutual Records took a chance on it. The group also released several singles in 1964 on the Diplomat label using the name The Manchesters to capitalize on the British Invasion sound. Tom Hanks related in a "People" magazine interview that The Chartbusters were the inspiration for his 1996 film "That Thing You Do". "Rip Van Winkle" by The Devotions reached Number 36 in 1964. "Farmer John" was a 1964 Top Twenty from The Premiers and "(Just Like) Romeo and Juliet" was a 1964 single by The Reflections.

From Quiz 10 of My Favourite Songs from the 60s and 70s

Answer: Dark Side of the Moon

'Dark Side of the Moon' was Pink Floyd's fabulous concept album. The music for 'Breathe' is credited to David Gilmour and Richard Wright, with the lyrics credited to Roger Waters. Useless Information: 'Dark Side of the Moon' remained on the Billboard 200 chart for a staggering 741 weeks - more than any other album - and has sold more than 45 million copies world-wide.

From Quiz 1960s and 1970s Musicians [ 2 ]

Answer: London

Their manager Chas Chandler, formerly of The Animals, believed that the music of the Experience would be best appreciated in London. Plus, the other two members of the band were British.

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