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Cover Songs in Rock & Roll Trivia Quiz

This quiz is all about songs that have been covered by famous Rock n' Roll artists.

A multiple-choice quiz by Uselessinfo12. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Uselessinfo12

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
293,332

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Elvis Presley sang "Blue Suede Shoes" in 1956, but which of these classic artists sang it first? Hint

Johnny Cash

George Jones

Carl Perkins

Jerry Lee Lewis

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Question 2 of 10

2. The Beatles sang "Roll Over Beethoven" in 1963, but which of these Rock n' Roll greats sang it first? Hint

Muddy Waters

Little Richard

Chuck Berry

Ray Charles

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of these songs by The Byrds is NOT a cover song? Hint

Turn! Turn! Turn!

Eight Miles High

Hey Mr. Tambourine Man

The Times They Are A' Changin'

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Question 4 of 10

4. In 1968, Jimi Hendrix sang "All Along the Watchtower", but which of these classic singer-songwriters sang it first? Hint

Bob Dylan

Jackson Browne

Neil Young

David Crosby

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Question 5 of 10

5. In 1969, Joe Cocker sang "With a Little Help from My Friends". Which of these British invasion bands sang it first? Hint

The Beatles

The Yardbirds

The Rolling Stones

The Who

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Question 6 of 10

6. In 1970, The Who sang "Summertime Blues" on their album "Live at Leeds", but who sang it first? Hint

The Beach Boys

Eddie Cochran

Blue Cheer

Buddy Holly

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Question 7 of 10

7. In 1971, Ike and Tina Turner released "Proud Mary". Who sang it first?

Answer: (Three words or letters, think New Orleans)

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Question 8 of 10

8. In 1976, Manfred Mann's Earth Band sang "Blinded by the Light", but they didn't sing it first. Who did?

Answer: (Two Words, THE BOSS)

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Question 9 of 10

9. In 1999, Lenny Kravitz sang "American Woman". Which of these Canadian bands sang it first? Hint

Rush

The Guess Who

Bachman-Turner Overdrive

Steppenwolf

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Question 10 of 10

10. In 2002, Johnny Cash sang "Hurt". Which of these 90's bands sang it first? Hint

Nine Inch Nails

Marilyn Manson

Nirvana

Soundgarden

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Elvis Presley sang "Blue Suede Shoes" in 1956, but which of these classic artists sang it first?

Answer: Carl Perkins

Carl Perkins got the idea for "Blue Suede Shoes" in 1955 after he saw a couple dancing, and the boy told the girl not to step on his suede shoes. Perkins recorded the song, and it was released by Sun Records in January 1956. Elvis' version was released in September of 1956.

2. The Beatles sang "Roll Over Beethoven" in 1963, but which of these Rock n' Roll greats sang it first?

Answer: Chuck Berry

"Roll Over Beethoven" became a hit for Chuck Berry in 1956. Ir became a hit for him. In 1963, The Beatles covered it on their album "With The Beatles", which was only released in the U.K. It was released on "The Beatles Second Album" in the U.S. in 1964.

3. Which of these songs by The Byrds is NOT a cover song?

Answer: Eight Miles High

"Eight Miles High" was released on the Byrds' third album "Fifth Dimension" in 1966. It peaked at number 24 on the Billboard charts. "Mr. Tambourine Man" was released by Bob Dylan on "Bringing It All Back Home" in 1965. "The Times They Are A Changin'" was also released by Bob Dylan on the album of the same name.

4. In 1968, Jimi Hendrix sang "All Along the Watchtower", but which of these classic singer-songwriters sang it first?

Answer: Bob Dylan

Bob Dylan released "All Along the Watchtower" in 1967 on the album "John Wesley Harding". Hendrix released this song on the album "Electric Ladyland". It peaked at number 20 on the Billboard charts. Dylan liked Hendrix's version so much that he played it like him, and he's done that ever since.

5. In 1969, Joe Cocker sang "With a Little Help from My Friends". Which of these British invasion bands sang it first?

Answer: The Beatles

"With a Little Help from My Friends" was released on "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" in 1967. In 1969, Cocker sang it at Woodstock.

6. In 1970, The Who sang "Summertime Blues" on their album "Live at Leeds", but who sang it first?

Answer: Eddie Cochran

"Summertime Blues" was released in 1958 as a single. It peaked at #8 on the Billboard charts. All of these artists have done a cover of this song. The Beach Boys' cover was on their album "Surfin' Safari". Blue Cheer's version was released on their first album "Vincebus Eruptum" and went to #14. Buddy Holly's version was on the soundtrack to the film "La Bamba".

7. In 1971, Ike and Tina Turner released "Proud Mary". Who sang it first?

Answer: Creedence Clearwater Revival

"Proud Mary" was released in 1968 on the album "Bayou Country".

8. In 1976, Manfred Mann's Earth Band sang "Blinded by the Light", but they didn't sing it first. Who did?

Answer: Bruce Springsteen

"The Boss" released this song on his debut album, "Greetings From Asbury Park, NJ" in 1973. It didn't do too well. Manfred Mann's Earth Band released this song in 1976 on their album "The Roaring Silence". It went to #1 on the charts.

9. In 1999, Lenny Kravitz sang "American Woman". Which of these Canadian bands sang it first?

Answer: The Guess Who

The Guess Who released "American Woman" in 1970 on the album of the same name. It went to #1 on the charts. Kravitz recorded this song for the second Austin Powers movie. It was included on the re-release of his album "5".

10. In 2002, Johnny Cash sang "Hurt". Which of these 90's bands sang it first?

Answer: Nine Inch Nails

"Hurt" was originally released by Nine Inch Nails on their album "The Downward Spiral" in 1994.

Source: Author Uselessinfo12

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