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Quiz about Female Songwriters 60s and 70s
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.
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Author
epl7
Time
6 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
378,087
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Difficult
Avg Score
5 / 10
Plays
551
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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


Question 2 of 10
2. Along with Jeff Barry, Ellie Greenwich built an amazing songbook. Which song is not a Barry/Greenwich composition? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. This "Natural Woman" also co-wrote The Monkees' "Pleasant Valley Sunday". Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Known for her Memphis Soul style, Ann Peebles wrote which one of these classic R&B hits? Hint


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


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


Question 7 of 10
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


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


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


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



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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.
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?

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.
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?

Answer: Anti-Love Song

Before her recording career, Betty was a fashion model.
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?

Answer: Syreeta Wright

Syreeta Wright released ten solo records, three of which Stevie Wonder produced.
Source: Author epl7

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