Can You Dig the Sixties? Trivia Quiz

Answer: The Byrds

The Byrds released the song "Eight Miles High" in 1966. The Byrds featured such talented musicians as Gene Clark, David Crosby and Jim McGuinn, and they were based in Los Angeles, California. "Eight Miles High" was released on Columbia Records in the USA.

This song was quickly banned on most U.S. radio stations because of its supposed references to narcotics. The other bands listed in this question hailed from Great Britain.

Answer: crayons

Scottish singer Lulu (Marie Lawrie) climbed to the top of the U.S. Billboard singles charts in the fall of 1967 with the song "To Sir, with Love". In the lyrics, Lulu praised her teacher for taking her "from crayons to perfume." The movie "To Sir, with Love" starred Sidney Poitier. This song was released on Epic Records in the USA.

Answer: Arthur Conley

Arthur Conley of Georgia recorded "Sweet Soul Music" on the Atco record label. This song reached the number two spot on the U.S. Billboard charts in the spring of 1967. Conley was supposedly "discovered" by fellow soul singer Otis Redding. In the song's lyrics, Conley paid tribute to such singers as James Brown, Wilson Pickett, and Lou Rawls. Conley sang these lyrics:

"Do you like good music?
That sweet soul music
Just as long as it's swingin'
Oh yeah, oh yeah..."

Answer: Armed robbery

Bobby Fuller Four of Texas recorded the hit song "I Fought the Law" on the Mustang record label in 1966. In the lyrics, the narrator mentioned that he had been imprisoned for "robbing people with a six gun." The narrator also said that he "needed money 'cause I had none." This song rose to the number nine spot on the U.S. Billboard singles charts.

The members of this band included Bobby Fuller (vocals, guitar), Randy Fuller (bass), Jim Reese (guitar) and DeWayne Quirico (drums).

Answer: Pet Sounds

The classic Beach Boys' love song "Wouldn't It Be Nice" appeared on the album "Pet Sounds." This collection was recorded in 1966 on the Capitol label in the States. "Pet Sounds" also contained such popular songs as "God Only Knows" and "Sloop John B." Brian Wilson and Mike Love did most of the vocal work on "Wouldn't It Be Nice." The album "Surfin' USA" was released in 1963, "All Summer Long" appeared in 1964, and "Smiley Smile" was released in 1967.

Answer: The Kinks

The Kinks hailed from London, England, and they were led by Ray Davies. The Kinks rocked the singles charts in 1964 and 1965 with the hit single "All Day and All Of the Night." In the USA, this song was released on Reprise Records, and it reached the number seven position on the Billboard charts. Davies sang the following hard-driving lyrics:

"I'm not content to be with you in the daytime
Girl, I want to be with you all of the time
The only time I feel alright is by your side..."

The other groups listed in this question hailed from the United States.

Answer: All Along the Watchtower

The Jimi Hendrix Experience recorded the Bob Dylan song "All Along the Watchtower" for Reprise Records in 1968. In the song's opening verse, Hendrix mentioned a joker and a thief. "All Along the Watchtower" was part of the "Electric Ladyland" album. In the UK, "Watchtower" climbed to the number five spot on the singles charts. Hendrix sang these lyrics:

"All along the watchtower
Princes kept the view
While all the women came and went
Barefoot servants, too..."

Answer: Lightnin' Strikes

Lou Christie had considerable success with a song entitled "Lightnin' Strikes." This tune reached the top of the U.S. Billboard charts in February 1966. Christie, from Pennsylvania, recorded this song for the MGM label in the USA. Christie sang these words:

"When I see lips beggin' to be kissed
Stop! I can't stop, I can't stop myself
Lightning's striking again..."

Bob Lind recorded "Elusive Butterfly", Neil Diamond sang "Cherry Cherry" and Tommy James & The Shondells recorded "Hanky Panky."

Answer: California

The Rivieras hailed from Indiana; in 1964 their upbeat hit "California Sun" rose to the number five spot on the U.S. Billboard charts. Marty Fortson was the lead singer on this track, which appeared on Riviera Records. Otto Nuss' keyboard work was also prominent in this hit song. "California Sun" was featured in the closing scenes of the 1987 movie "Good Morning, Vietnam" as Robin Williams' character (Adam Cronauer) was preparing to leave Vietnam.

Answer: Nazareth

The Band released the song "The Weight" in the fall of 1968. This tune was a commercial flop on AM radio in the USA, but it quickly became a classic tune on FM radio stations across the nation. The opening verse of "The Weight" made reference to the town of Nazareth, located in the Lehigh Valley section of Pennsylvania. Nazareth is situated about 70 miles north of Philadelphia.

Although Band member Robbie Robertson was credited with writing "The Weight", group members Levon Helm, Rick Danko, and Richard Manuel did most of the vocal work on this track. "The Weight" appeared on The Band's "Music From Big Pink" album, issued on Capitol Records.