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Quiz about 1960s Finish the Lyric
Quiz about 1960s Finish the Lyric

1960s Finish the Lyric Trivia Quiz


Now for a trip down memory lane, here are some sixties' hits that had us all rocking and bopping! Were you listening to your radio during that amazing decade? If so, you'll finish the lyric easily.

A multiple-choice quiz by elmo7. Estimated time: 6 mins.
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Author
elmo7
Time
6 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
377,583
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
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Question 1 of 10
1. From the young black singer Jimmy Jones: "Hey girls, gather 'round, listen to what I'm puttin' down, hey baby, I'm your_______" Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. A very well-known lyric came from a famous Bobby; this time we're talking about Bobby Vee. In this song, he begged his listener, "Take good care of my baby."
He went on to say, "And if you should discover that you don't really love her,
just "______".
Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Brenda Lee, known as 'Little Miss Dynamite', stood tall at four feet nine inches to perform her signature song "I'm Sorry."(1960). The year before, she had another smash hit with "Sweet Nothin's", where a Southern-accented young lady lingered of an evening with her boyfriend on the front porch, until her Mom said "______". Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. During the sixties, the dance craze known as The Twist inspired many Top 100 hits by various artists. To name only one, there was a smooth R&B-flavoured
number by Sam Cooke, called "Twistin' The Night Away." Sam urged his listeners:
"Let me tell you 'bout a place," but in which American state was that place located?
Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. A female artist who had a lot of hits during the 1960s and 1970s, Connie Francis, (whose birth name was Concetta Franconero) was born in 1938 in the state of New Jersey. One of her many popular songs was "Everybody Somebody's Fool." The lyric that goes: "I told myself it's best that I forget you; though I'm a fool at least I know the score; yet darling I'd be twice as blue without you" finishes with which words? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. The 1960s saw an explosion of "girl groups", based in part on the popularity of the Supremes. One group notably, promoted by Berry Gordy at Motown Records was Martha Reeves and the Vandellas. Their smash hit "Dancing in the Streets" has a line which begins, "It doesn't matter what you wear." The next line is? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Roy Orbison had a huge hit in 1964, with a song that represented a departure from his "lonely blue dreams" (a quote from Roy himself). That song was "Oh Pretty Woman." When he sang " Don't walk away, OK _______" how did he finish this lyric? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. No 1960s quiz on popular music would be complete without a reference to the British Invasion, which began in 1964. "Little Children" was one of the big hits of Billy J. Kramer and the Dakotas. This song, in which the singer bemoaned his fate, having to cope with his girlfriend's younger siblings, went:
"You saw me kissing your sister, you saw me holding her hand, but if you snitch to your mother_______". Finish this line:
Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Steppenwolf was a band that had both Canadian and American members when it formed in 1968. One of Steppenwolf's big hits that year was "Magic Carpet Ride," and most fans assumed the song was about psychedelia. Here is a lyric from this song: "You don't know what we can find, so why don't you come with me, little girl, on a magic carpet ride, well you don't know what we can see, why don't you tell your dreams to me?" Next line is: "________" Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. The British progressive rock band Procul Harum had a number of hits, but arguably their best-known remains 1967's "Whiter Shade of Pale." The song fueled seemingly endless discussion regarding what the obscure lyrics meant. If you can recall the missing lyric, you will be doing well. "We skipped the light fandango, turned cartwheels 'cross the floor, I was feelin' kinda seasick _______" Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. From the young black singer Jimmy Jones: "Hey girls, gather 'round, listen to what I'm puttin' down, hey baby, I'm your_______"

Answer: Handyman

This delightful song was a big hit in 1960 for Jimmy Jones, who also scored with "Good Timin'". "Handyman" was recorded in the 1970s by James Taylor with a slower version, which brought the song back on the charts.
2. A very well-known lyric came from a famous Bobby; this time we're talking about Bobby Vee. In this song, he begged his listener, "Take good care of my baby." He went on to say, "And if you should discover that you don't really love her, just "______".

Answer: send my baby back home to me

Bobby Vee has had no less than 38 Top 100 Hits (U.S. charts), including seven Gold records, one for "Take Good Care of My Baby". He was born in 1943; his successful career spanned 52 years. He now enjoys painting pictures in his leisure time. That's talent!
3. Brenda Lee, known as 'Little Miss Dynamite', stood tall at four feet nine inches to perform her signature song "I'm Sorry."(1960). The year before, she had another smash hit with "Sweet Nothin's", where a Southern-accented young lady lingered of an evening with her boyfriend on the front porch, until her Mom said "______".

Answer: Come in darlin', that's enough for tonight

Brenda Lee continued to perform live all over the world, with a crack band, until well into the 2000s. She became known for her guest solos on the albums of other Southern US stars.
4. During the sixties, the dance craze known as The Twist inspired many Top 100 hits by various artists. To name only one, there was a smooth R&B-flavoured number by Sam Cooke, called "Twistin' The Night Away." Sam urged his listeners: "Let me tell you 'bout a place," but in which American state was that place located?

Answer: New York

The song went:"...somewhere up in New York way, where the people are so gay, Twistin' the night away." The Twist spread from the United States around the world, and became a favorite dance of the international jet set, having been performed in American social circles by the likes of John and Jackie Kennedy! Other artists having big twist hits included Chubby Checker (aka Ernest Evans), Joey Dee and the Starlighters, and Gary US Bonds.
5. A female artist who had a lot of hits during the 1960s and 1970s, Connie Francis, (whose birth name was Concetta Franconero) was born in 1938 in the state of New Jersey. One of her many popular songs was "Everybody Somebody's Fool." The lyric that goes: "I told myself it's best that I forget you; though I'm a fool at least I know the score; yet darling I'd be twice as blue without you" finishes with which words?

Answer: It hurts but I come running back for more

Connie Francis is still with us, though in 2015 she was the victim of a cruel Internet hoax, when person(s) unknown posted false news of her death. Her career had been temporarily derailed in 1974, when she was attacked and raped in a hotel room in New York state. However, she eventually recovered and was a headliner in Vegas many times over the next two decades.
6. The 1960s saw an explosion of "girl groups", based in part on the popularity of the Supremes. One group notably, promoted by Berry Gordy at Motown Records was Martha Reeves and the Vandellas. Their smash hit "Dancing in the Streets" has a line which begins, "It doesn't matter what you wear." The next line is?

Answer: Just as long as you are there

The song "Dancing in the Streets" gained international fame in the 21st century when a famous duet was recorded by Mick Jagger and David Bowie. Martha and the Vandellas had another big hit with "Heat Wave"; this gained new popularity when it was used in the 2014 movie "The Theory of Everything" as the music to which Stephen and Jane danced at the Cambridge May Ball. Martha Reeves and the Vandellas were inducted into the Rock'n'Roll Hall of Fame in 2006.
7. Roy Orbison had a huge hit in 1964, with a song that represented a departure from his "lonely blue dreams" (a quote from Roy himself). That song was "Oh Pretty Woman." When he sang " Don't walk away, OK _______" how did he finish this lyric?

Answer: if that's the way it must be, OK

What a unique song "Oh Pretty Woman" turned out to be; that hypnotic bass line, the growl he comes out with at the end of the second verse! The song was reprised in 1982 by none other than Van Halen. Meanwhile Roy Orbison continued to be highly thought of by his fans, fellow musicians, and those in the recording studio, the latter much appreciating the way his strongest expletive was 'Mercy!" just like he said in "Pretty Woman."

"Oh Pretty Woman" was inspired by Roy's wife, Claudette.
8. No 1960s quiz on popular music would be complete without a reference to the British Invasion, which began in 1964. "Little Children" was one of the big hits of Billy J. Kramer and the Dakotas. This song, in which the singer bemoaned his fate, having to cope with his girlfriend's younger siblings, went: "You saw me kissing your sister, you saw me holding her hand, but if you snitch to your mother_______". Finish this line:

Answer: Your father won't understand

Billy J. Kramer and the Dakotas were from Liverpool, England, and were managed and produced by George Martin, as were their more famous compatriots the Beatles. In fact a couple of their early hits, such as "From a Window", were Lennon-McCartney compositions. Billy J. Kramer's real name was William Ashton, and the Dakotas seemed an American-type name for a band to have. George Martin no doubt proved to be a sage advisor on all such matters.
9. Steppenwolf was a band that had both Canadian and American members when it formed in 1968. One of Steppenwolf's big hits that year was "Magic Carpet Ride," and most fans assumed the song was about psychedelia. Here is a lyric from this song: "You don't know what we can find, so why don't you come with me, little girl, on a magic carpet ride, well you don't know what we can see, why don't you tell your dreams to me?" Next line is: "________"

Answer: fantasy will set you free

Steppenwolf had problems with conflicts between group members, and were able to stay together only about four years with their original lineup, long enough to score a huge hit with "Born To Be Wild," featured in the movie 'Easy Rider." Their lead singer John Kay went on touring until 2007 with various musicians under the Steppenwolf banner.

The band's name was taken from a novel by the German writer Hermann Hesse.
10. The British progressive rock band Procul Harum had a number of hits, but arguably their best-known remains 1967's "Whiter Shade of Pale." The song fueled seemingly endless discussion regarding what the obscure lyrics meant. If you can recall the missing lyric, you will be doing well. "We skipped the light fandango, turned cartwheels 'cross the floor, I was feelin' kinda seasick _______"

Answer: The crowd called out for more

Procul Harum went through many personnel shufflings during the first few years they were together. "Whiter Shade of Pale" shot to number one on the Canadian and UK charts, and peaked at number five in the US. The band remained popular with the progressive rock hardcore, and as of 2014, were still playing live gigs.
Source: Author elmo7

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