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Quiz about Characters in Classic 60s Hits  Part 2
Quiz about Characters in Classic 60s Hits  Part 2

Characters in Classic '60's Hits - Part 2 Quiz


Part Two. Can you identify the characters mentioned or the song they are in? All these records were Worldwide Hits - Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by REDVIKING57. Estimated time: 2 mins.
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Author
REDVIKING57
Time
2 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
324,854
Updated
Feb 22 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
9 / 10
Plays
1609
Awards
Top 20% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 108 (0/10), krboucha (8/10), Guest 136 (8/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. In 1966,Manfred Mann sang about a beautiful bird. Which one? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. This aquatic mammal was found the 'B' side to The Beatles No.1 "Hello,Goodbye",in 1967,and included on the album "Magical Mystery Tour". Inspired by a character from Lewis Carroll's book,"Through The Looking Glass",who was this creature? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which 'Lady' were Simon and Garfunkel singing about in 1968? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. The Byrds told us about someone skilled with a small percussion instrument in 1965. Who was it? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Who had a "Silver Hammer" in 1969? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. The Kingsmen sang about which Jamaican sailor in 1963? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. "Proud Mary" was a huge hit for which band in 1969? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which brothers sang about "Cathy's Clown" in 1960? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. According to Ray Charles,who was told to 'Hit The Road' in 1961? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Bobby Vinton had a No.1 hit in 1964 with which sad character? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. In 1966,Manfred Mann sang about a beautiful bird. Which one?

Answer: Pretty Flamingo

This was the band's second U.K. No.1,a follow-up to "Do Wah Diddy Diddy" - a No.1 in the U.K.,U.S. and Canada.
2. This aquatic mammal was found the 'B' side to The Beatles No.1 "Hello,Goodbye",in 1967,and included on the album "Magical Mystery Tour". Inspired by a character from Lewis Carroll's book,"Through The Looking Glass",who was this creature?

Answer: The Walrus

John Lennon later claimed to have written the first two lines of this song whilst on separate 'acid trips'. It has been covered by acts as diverse as Oasis, Styx and Jim Carrey!
3. Which 'Lady' were Simon and Garfunkel singing about in 1968?

Answer: Mrs. Robinson

Featured in the 1967 Academy Award winning movie "The Graduate". It made No.1 on the Billboard charts in 1968,and was the Grammy Award winner for 'Song of the Year' in 1969.
4. The Byrds told us about someone skilled with a small percussion instrument in 1965. Who was it?

Answer: Mr. Tambourine Man

Written by Bob Dylan,this track made the No.1 spot on both sides of the Atlantic.
5. Who had a "Silver Hammer" in 1969?

Answer: Maxwell

"Maxwell's Silver Hammer" is another Beatles album track - this time from "Abbey Road". Strangely, the up-beat lyrics tell us about a medical student that commits three murders!
6. The Kingsmen sang about which Jamaican sailor in 1963?

Answer: Louie Louie

Strange footnote in Pop Music history - The F.B.I. spent 2 years investigating this song for 'Obscene Lyrics' after a letter of complaint was sent to former U.S. Attorney General Bobby Kennedy! Eventually,the F.B.I. dismissed the claims and there have been more than 1500 versions recorded.
7. "Proud Mary" was a huge hit for which band in 1969?

Answer: Creedence Clearwater Revival

This was the first of 5 consecutive U.S. No.2 hits for CCR - the most without a No.1. Amazing that they never had a U.S. No.1,but "Bad Moon Rising" made it to the top in the U.K.
8. Which brothers sang about "Cathy's Clown" in 1960?

Answer: The Everly Brothers

Don and Phil Everly are one of the most successful duos on the Billboard charts. "Cathy's Clown",written by the boys themselves, sold 8 million copies and was the first U.K. release on the Warner Brothers label - WB1.
9. According to Ray Charles,who was told to 'Hit The Road' in 1961?

Answer: Jack

"Hit The Road,Jack" was the second of three U.S. Billboard No.1's for Ray,one of the most influential Rhythm and Blues artists of the 1960's.
10. Bobby Vinton had a No.1 hit in 1964 with which sad character?

Answer: Mr. Lonely

Bobby was also known as "The Polish Prince",because of his Polish roots. This was his second No.1 of 1964,following "There! I've Said It Again". Vinton also found time to act,and in the early 1970's starred in two films alongside John Wayne.
Source: Author REDVIKING57

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