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Quiz about Female Songwriters 60s and 70s

Female Songwriters: 60s and 70s Quiz

In the 1960s and 1970s women really started to make their mark in music. How well do you know them?

A multiple-choice quiz by epl7. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
epl7

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
378,087

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. By 1966, The Civil Rights Movement in the U.S. was in full swing. Banned from several U.S. radio stations upon its release, the song "Four Women" was written by which jazz icon? Hint

Anita O'Day

Ella Fitzgerald

Billie Holiday

Nina Simone

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Question 2 of 10

2. Along with Jeff Barry, Ellie Greenwich built an amazing songbook. Which song is not a Barry/Greenwich composition? Hint

Then He Kissed Me

Do-Wah-Diddy

Be My Baby

Stupid Cupid

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Question 3 of 10

3. This "Natural Woman" also co-wrote The Monkees' "Pleasant Valley Sunday". Hint

Cynthia Weil

Beverly Rose

Laura Nyro

Carole King

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Question 4 of 10

4. Known for her Memphis Soul style, Ann Peebles wrote which one of these classic R&B hits? Hint

I Can't Stand the Rain

Mr. Big Stuff

Respect

Hot Pants

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Question 5 of 10

5. "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" and "I'm Every Woman" are two of many iconic songs written by Ashford & Simpson. What is Ms. Simpson's first name? Hint

Martha

Diana

Vicki

Valerie

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Question 6 of 10

6. Donovan, The Kingston Trio, Johnny Cash and Willie Nelson all recorded their own versions of "Remember the Alamo". Which Texas-born singer/songwriter wrote this song? Hint

Dolly Parton

Jane Bowers

Patsy Cline

Kitty Wells

7. Another successful husband and wife team was Marilyn and Al Bergman. In the late 1960's, they wrote English lyrics to the French song "Les Moulins de Mon Coeur". This song has been covered by countless artists. Originally released in 1968 by Noel Harrison for the film, "The Thomas Crown Affair". What was the English title of this song? Hint

The Windmills of Your Mind

I Wonder What She's Doing Tonight

Those Were the Days

More Today Than Yesterday

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Question 8 of 10

8. Barrett Strong's "Money (That's What I Want)" was Motown's first U.S. hit. Who was Berry Gordy's writing partner on this song? Hint

Janie Bradford

Gwen Gordy

Eve Jo Hunter

Anna Gordy Gaye

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Question 9 of 10

9. Using Santana's band, Betty Davis (ex-wife to Miles Davis) recorded her 1973 self-titled debut album. It's an amazing R&B/funk lp, but was never welcomed by main stream radio. Mainly because of her nasty, rude and mostly sexual lyrics. For example, "I said I'm vampin' trampin', you can call it what you wanna" Which one of these songs is on this record? Hint

Takin' What's Mine

Walk All Over You

Love Don't Bother

Anti-Love Song

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Question 10 of 10

10. In 1968, this struggling Motown singer began dating Stevie Wonder. With her career on stand still, Wonder encourages her to try songwriting. The result is a powerful songwriting duo that pens such hits as "Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Yours)" and "If You Really Love Me"? What is her name? Hint

Martha Reeves

Gwen Gordy

Tammy Ross

Syreeta Wright

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. By 1966, The Civil Rights Movement in the U.S. was in full swing. Banned from several U.S. radio stations upon its release, the song "Four Women" was written by which jazz icon?

Answer: Nina Simone

It was released on the "Wild is the Wind" lp.

2. Along with Jeff Barry, Ellie Greenwich built an amazing songbook. Which song is not a Barry/Greenwich composition?

Answer: Stupid Cupid

Ellie Greenwich and Jeff Barry worked out of the famous Brill Building in New York City.

3. This "Natural Woman" also co-wrote The Monkees' "Pleasant Valley Sunday".

Answer: Carole King

King went on to have a successful solo career.

4. Known for her Memphis Soul style, Ann Peebles wrote which one of these classic R&B hits?

Answer: I Can't Stand the Rain

Most of her classic recordings were released by Hi Records in Memphis, TN.

5. "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" and "I'm Every Woman" are two of many iconic songs written by Ashford & Simpson. What is Ms. Simpson's first name?

Answer: Valerie

Ashford & Simpson's biggest solo hit was "Solid as a Rock".

6. Donovan, The Kingston Trio, Johnny Cash and Willie Nelson all recorded their own versions of "Remember the Alamo". Which Texas-born singer/songwriter wrote this song?

Answer: Jane Bowers

Although "Remember the Alamo" was rerecorded by many country acts, Jane Bowers was known as a folk singer.

Answer: The Windmills of Your Mind

Along with Neil Diamond, Marilyn and Alan Bergman also penned the hit "You Don't Bring Me Flowers".

8. Barrett Strong's "Money (That's What I Want)" was Motown's first U.S. hit. Who was Berry Gordy's writing partner on this song?

Answer: Janie Bradford

"Too Busy Thinking About My Baby" was another hit that Janie co-wrote.

Answer: Anti-Love Song

Before her recording career, Betty was a fashion model.

Answer: Syreeta Wright

Syreeta Wright released ten solo records, three of which Stevie Wonder produced.

Source: Author epl7

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