Happy Trivia Quiz

Answer: Donna Fargo

This happy song was a number-one country hit in 1972 for the up-and-coming Donna Fargo. She wrote the lyrics, composed the music and recorded the hit. It is thought to tell the story of a happy new bride singing to her new husband how truly happy she is to be his wife.

Answer: Neil Sedaka

"Happy Birthday, Sweet Sixteen" is just one of the many hits for the multi-talented Neil Sedaka. Released in 1961, the song tells of two childhood friends who have now reached very early adulthood. The singer reminisces about their past escapades as children before professing his undying love for his friend now that she has grown into a lovely young woman.

Answer: The Turtles

"Happy Together" was of the hits for the American rock band The Turtles. Released in 1967, the song was one of the biggest hits of the year. They were known to perform using a variety of instruments and no two performances of this happy song were ever exactly the same.

This happy song has been used in over 20 movies, numerous television shows and commercials. The song is a simple profession of love from a man to a woman.

Answer: Brook Benton

The 1963 hit "Hotel Happiness" by Brook Benton tells of how the singer has left 'Hotel Loneliness' since he has found love. The lyrics tell of the happiness the singer is feeling now that he feels wanted and cared for. Brook Benton was an American singer with many hits including "Rainy Night in Georgia" and "It's Just a Matter of Time". Both of which can still be heard on radio stations that feature old rock and rhythm and blues.

Answer: Paul Evans

"Happy-Go-Lucky-Me" is a wonderful song of just being thankful for being alive and being grateful for what you do have. Paul Evans was a successful singer and songwriter who wrote many hits for other singers, such as "Roses Are Red (My Love") which became one of Bobby Vinton's biggest hits. "Happy-Go-Lucky-Me" is a wonderfully happy song reminding all of us to look on the bright side.

Answer: Mercy

Written by Jack Sigler Jr., "Love (Can Make You Happy)" was one of 1969's most popular hits in North America. It proved to be the biggest hit that the American band "Mercy" ever had. The lyrics of the song are a statement about how true love can make you happy no matter what else is going on.

It also acknowledges how being in love can make the whole world look brighter and more beautiful.

Answer: Blood, Sweat & Tears

Although it had been recorded before, it was not until 1969 when the group Blood, Sweat & Tears released "You've Made Me So Very Happy" that it became a massive hit. This gold record became one of the biggest hits that year. It is the story of a man thanking the woman that he loves for coming into his life and turning it around.

The wonderfully romantic lyrics will make you smile and feel happy inside.

Answer: The Partridge Family

"C'mon Get Happy" was the theme song for the television program "The Partridge Family" (1970-1974). The show was about a mother with five children who formed a musical group and traveled around doing concerts. The lyrics of the song celebrate how wonderful a good family life can be and just how happy it can make you.

Answer: Conway Twitty

In 1979, country music legend, Conway Twitty, released "Happy Birthday Darling" and it shot to the top of the country music charts where it remained for over three weeks. It tells of a man apologizing for his mistakes and promising to do better for the woman that he loves.

It will be this promise that will be his only birthday present. He tells her sad times are now it the past and happy times are ahead.

Answer: The Edwin Hawkins Singers

"Oh Happy Day" is an 18th century hymn. In 1969, The Edwin Hawkins Singers released their version of the song and it became an international hit. This song won Edwin Hawkins a Grammy Award for the 'Best Soul Gospel Performance. This happy songs expresses the singers happiness at finding Jesus and being forgiven for his sins.

This happy song has been recorded my other artists and has been featured in numerous films.