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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.

Author
REDVIKING57

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
324,854

Updated
Feb 22 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
9 / 10

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Awards
Top 20% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. In 1966,Manfred Mann sang about a beautiful bird. Which one? Hint

Bird of Paradise

Pretty Flamingo

Lovely Lark

Hummingbird

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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

Seal

The Walrus

The Blue Whale

Moby Dick

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Question 3 of 10

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

Miss Sugartime

Lady Madonna

Mrs. Robinson

My Girl

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Question 4 of 10

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

The Little Drummer Boy

Mr. Tambourine Man

Ali Bongo

The Drum Major

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Question 5 of 10

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

Speedwell

Orwell

Maxwell

Rodwell

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Question 6 of 10

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

Captain Calypso

Fishman Freddie

Louie Louie

The Piano Tuna

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Question 7 of 10

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

The Three Degrees

Ashton,Gardner and Dyke

Creedence Clearwater Revival

Emerson,Lake and Palmer

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Question 8 of 10

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

The Isley Brothers

The Everly Brothers

The Righteous Brothers

The Brothers Johnson

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Question 9 of 10

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

Jack

Mack

John

George

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Question 10 of 10

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

Lonely Girl

Only The Lonely

Lonely Boy

Mr. Lonely

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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.

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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