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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?
2. Along with Jeff Barry, Ellie Greenwich built an amazing songbook. Which song is not a Barry/Greenwich composition?
3. This "Natural Woman" also co-wrote The Monkees' "Pleasant Valley Sunday".
4. Known for her Memphis Soul style, Ann Peebles wrote which one of these classic R&B hits?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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