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An Ode To Summer Trivia Quiz

Summer's almost over...Here are some songs from the 50's,60's & 70's - all have the word "Summer" in the title. Can you name the artist, the movie/play, or complete the title? Pour yourself some lemonade and give it a try! Have fun!

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

Author
Mimi_S

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
89,047

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
10 / 15

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One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 15

1. Complete this song title:
Those _______, __________, ___________ Days of Summer.

Answer: ((three rhyming words))

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Question 2 of 15

2. "Summer Nights" came from the soundtrack of the movie________________.

Answer: ((one word))

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Question 3 of 15

3. What group sang "Summer In The City"? Hint

Beau Brummels

The Rascals

Lovin' Spoonful

The Turtles

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Question 4 of 15

4. Complete the song title: "Summer _________" by Seals and Crofts.

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 5 of 15

5. "A Summer Song" was made popular by Hint

Chad and Jeremy

Brian Hyland

Peter and Gordon

The Beach Boys

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Question 6 of 15

6. Theme from "A Summer Place" was performed by

Hint

Hugo Montenegro

Percy Faith

Paul Mauriat

Henry Mancini

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Question 7 of 15

7. True or false: "Summertime, Summertime" was performed by The Jamies.

True

False

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Question 8 of 15

8. From what play/movie is the ballad "Summertime"?

Answer: ((3 words))

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Question 9 of 15

9. What group performed the song "Hot Fun In The Summertime"? Hint

The Lovin' Spoonful

The Hollies

Sly and the Family Stone

The Yardbirds

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Question 10 of 15

10. She'll be your "tootsie wootsie" in the ________
____ Summertime.

Answer: ((2 words - think back!))

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Question 11 of 15

11. Who sang the song "Here Comes Summer"? Hint

Johnny Mathis

Jerry Keller

Jack Jones

Bobby Helms

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Question 12 of 15

12. Complete this song title: "Summer _________" by Frank Sinatra.

Answer: ((One Word - think Chicago or weather))

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Question 13 of 15

13. Many singers have performed "Summertime Blues". Can you choose who ORIGINALLY made it famous? Hint

Gary U.S. Bonds

Buddy Holly

Tommy Edwards

Eddie Cochran

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Question 14 of 15

14. True or false: "Wonderful Summer" was a song recorded by Shelly Fabares.

True

False

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Question 15 of 15

15. "In The Summertime" was sung by Hint

Tommy James

Sammy Johns

Mungo Jerry

Chuck Berry

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Complete this song title: Those _______, __________, ___________ Days of Summer.

Answer: Lazy Hazy Crazy

This was a song made popular by the late, great Nat King Cole.

2. "Summer Nights" came from the soundtrack of the movie________________.

Answer: Grease

John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John sang this song at the beginning of the movie - "Summer lovin' we had a blast...summer lovin' happened so fast. Met a girl crazy for me.... Met a boy, cute as can be".

3. What group sang "Summer In The City"?

Answer: Lovin' Spoonful

The Lovin' Spoonful was formed in 1965 in New York City. "Summer In The City" was their only Number 1 hit!

4. Complete the song title: "Summer _________" by Seals and Crofts.

Answer: Breeze

This title tune from the Album "Summer Breeze" was ranked no. 2 among all albums charted during 1973. This album also contained the song "Hummingbird".

5. "A Summer Song" was made popular by

Answer: Chad and Jeremy

This 1960's duo was part of the "British Invasion" and known for such songs as "Yesterday's Gone" and "Willow Weep for Me".

6. Theme from "A Summer Place" was performed by

Answer: Percy Faith

This 1959 movie starred the then-popular Sanda Dee and Troy Donahue. This instrumental hit is as beautiful today as it was then.

7. True or false: "Summertime, Summertime" was performed by The Jamies.

Answer: True

This is one of my favorite summer songs - whatever happened to The Jamies???

8. From what play/movie is the ballad "Summertime"?

Answer: Porgy and Bess

This song has been performed by many artists, including the legendary Sam Cooke.

9. What group performed the song "Hot Fun In The Summertime"?

Answer: Sly and the Family Stone

This group from the San Francisco Bay area rocked the late 60's with other hits like "Dance To The Music", "Everyday People", and their no. 1 hit, "Thank You Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin".

10. She'll be your "tootsie wootsie" in the ________ ____ Summertime.

Answer: Good Ole

This song came from the 1949 movie of the same name starring Judy Garland and Van Johnson.

11. Who sang the song "Here Comes Summer"?

Answer: Jerry Keller

I actually didn't know who sang this summer song until I was doing research for this quiz. I remember the song and how upbeat and happy it was.

12. Complete this song title: "Summer _________" by Frank Sinatra.

Answer: Wind

This song was written by Johnny Mercer and sung of course by "The Chairman Of The Board"!

13. Many singers have performed "Summertime Blues". Can you choose who ORIGINALLY made it famous?

Answer: Eddie Cochran

Eddie Cochran died in 1960 at the age of 21 in a car crash on the way to the airport. The Who made the version that I remember better. There still "ain't no cure for the Summertime Blues..."

14. True or false: "Wonderful Summer" was a song recorded by Shelly Fabares.

Answer: False

Robin Ward sang this song to popularity in the early 60's. I don't hear it as much as much anymore but it's still a fabulous "summer love" song.

15. "In The Summertime" was sung by

Answer: Mungo Jerry

Mungo Jerry is really Raymond Dorset of England, as well as other group members. "In The Summertime" became a million seller for them in the early 1970's.

Thanks for taking my "Ode To Summer" Quiz. It's my favorite time of year, and was surprised to see that there were no other "summer song" quizzes.

Source: Author Mimi_S

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