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Hits of 1964 - Part 2 Trivia Quiz

In this quiz I will be covering some more of the hits of 1964. I will give you a song title and you tell me who sang it. Good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by Velvet_Rain. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
Velvet_Rain

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
389,478

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
1476

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. "Glad All Over" was a number one hit for which British pop group? Hint

The Dave Clark Five

The Beatles

Herman's Hermits

The Yardbirds

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which girl group recorded the 'teenage tragedy' song "Leader of the Pack"? Hint

The Dixie Cups

The Shangri-Las

The Chiffons

The Shirelles

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Question 3 of 10

3. Following the success of their song "Sherry" (1962) which American Pop band recorded the song "Rag Doll"? Hint

The Drifters

The Four Seasons

The Kingsmen

The Four Tops

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Question 4 of 10

4. "I Get Around" was a hit for which well known American band? Hint

Gary Lewis & the Playboys

The Beach Boys

The Byrds

The Temptations

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which American singer, who comes from a gospel singing background, recorded the song "Walk On By"? Hint

Gladys Knight

Aretha Franklin

Dionne Warwick

Patti LaBelle

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Question 6 of 10

6. "The Shoop Shoop Song (It's in His Kiss)" was a hit for which American singer? Hint

Carla Thomas

Millie Jackson

Betty Everett

Bettye LaVette

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which Motown girl group recorded the song "Where Did Our Love Go"? Hint

The Marvelettes

The Supremes

Martha and the Vandellas

The Velvelettes

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which singer, known for his sorrowful ballads, recorded the song "It's Over"? Hint

Roy Orbison

Gene Pitney

Elvis Presley

Johnny Cash

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Question 9 of 10

9. "Have I the Right?" was a hit for which British pop group? Hint

The Merseybeats

The Applejacks

Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich

The Honeycombs

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which iconic band recorded the song "A Hard Day's Night"? Hint

The Beatles

The Who

The Rolling Stones

The Kinks

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. "Glad All Over" was a number one hit for which British pop group?

Answer: The Dave Clark Five

"Glad All Over" was recorded by The Dave Clark Five and was written by Dave Clark and Mike Smith. It got to number one in the UK, number two in Canada, number three in Australia and number six in the US. It has since been covered by Suzi Quatro (1980) and The Pet Shop Boys (2010).

2. Which girl group recorded the 'teenage tragedy' song "Leader of the Pack"?

Answer: The Shangri-Las

"Leader of the Pack" was recorded by The Shangri-Las and written by George "Shadow" Morton, Jeff Barry, and Ellie Greenwich. It was a number one hit in the US and New Zealand and number eleven in the UK. Cover versions have been recorded by Bette Midler in 1972 and the band Twisted Sister in 1995.

3. Following the success of their song "Sherry" (1962) which American Pop band recorded the song "Rag Doll"?

Answer: The Four Seasons

"Rag Doll" was recorded by The Four Seasons and written by Bob Crewe and Bob Gaudio. It was a number one hit in the US and Canada and got to number two in the UK.

4. "I Get Around" was a hit for which well known American band?

Answer: The Beach Boys

"I Get Around" was recorded by The Beach Boys and written by Brian Wilson and Mike Love. It got to number one in the US and Canada and number seven on the UK. It can be found on their 1964 album "All Summer Long". "I Get Around" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2017.

5. Which American singer, who comes from a gospel singing background, recorded the song "Walk On By"?

Answer: Dionne Warwick

"Walk On By" was recorded by Dionne Warwick and written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David. It got to number six in the US and number nine in the UK. In 1965 it was nominated for a Grammy award. There have been many cover versions over the years including by artists such as Isaac Hayes and Gabrielle.

6. "The Shoop Shoop Song (It's in His Kiss)" was a hit for which American singer?

Answer: Betty Everett

"The Shoop Shoop Song (It's in His Kiss)" was recorded by Betty Everett and written by Rudy Clark. It can be found on her 1964 album "You're No Good". It got to number one in the US. In 1990 Cher did a cover of the song for the soundtrack to the movie "Mermaids" it was a number one hit in the UK.

7. Which Motown girl group recorded the song "Where Did Our Love Go"?

Answer: The Supremes

"Where Did Our Love Go" was recorded by The Supremes and written by Lamont Dozier, Brian Holland and Eddie Holland. It got to number one in the US and number three in the UK. It can be found on the 1964 album of the same name. Artists who have covered this song include Soft Cell and The Pussycat Dolls.

8. Which singer, known for his sorrowful ballads, recorded the song "It's Over"?

Answer: Roy Orbison

Roy Orbison recorded "It's Over" and co wrote it with Bill Dees. It got to number one in the UK and number nine in the US. It is included on the 1964 album "More of Roy Orbison's Greatest Hits".

9. "Have I the Right?" was a hit for which British pop group?

Answer: The Honeycombs

"Have I the Right?" was recorded by The Honeycombs and written by Ken Howard and Alan Blaikley. It was a number one hit in the UK, Australia and Canada and got to number five in the US.

10. Which iconic band recorded the song "A Hard Day's Night"?

Answer: The Beatles

"A Hard Day's Night" was written by John Lennon and recorded by The Beatles. It was a number one hit in both the UK and US. It can be found on the 1964 album of the same name which is the soundtrack to their first movie.

Source: Author Velvet_Rain

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