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Quiz about Hits of 1966  Part 2
Quiz about Hits of 1966  Part 2

Hits of 1966 - Part 2 Trivia Quiz


In this quiz I will be covering some more of the hits of 1966. 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.
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Author
Velvet_Rain
Time
2 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
389,701
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
1622
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
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Question 1 of 10
1. In 1966 which American singer and song writer recorded the song "Lightnin' Strikes"? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. "Daydream" was a 1966 hit for which American rock band? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which American folk singer and song writer had an hit with the song "Elusive Butterfly" in 1966? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. "19th Nervous Breakdown" was a hit for which very successful British rock band? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Which American singer and actress had a hit with the song "Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)"? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which pop singer recorded the song "Hooray for Hazel"? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. "Strangers in the Night" was a 1966 number one hit for which singer and actor? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which pop duo had a hit with the song "(You're My) Soul And Inspiration" in 1966? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. "Sunny Afternoon" was a song by which British rock band? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. "Wipe Out" was an instrumental by which American 'surf rock' band? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. In 1966 which American singer and song writer recorded the song "Lightnin' Strikes"?

Answer: Lou Christie

"Lightnin' Strikes" was recorded by Lou Christie and he co wrote it with Twyla Herbert. It can be found on his 1965 album of the same name. It was a number one hit in the US and Canada and got to number eleven in the UK. It has since been covered by Jan & Dean and Del Shannon.
2. "Daydream" was a 1966 hit for which American rock band?

Answer: The Lovin' Spoonful

"Daydream" was recorded by The Lovin' Spoonful and written by John Sebastian. It comes from their 1966 album of the same name. It got to number two in the UK, US and Canada. There have been many cover versions recorded over the years, some of these include David Cassidy, The Sandpipers and The Sweet.
3. Which American folk singer and song writer had an hit with the song "Elusive Butterfly" in 1966?

Answer: Bob Lind

"Elusive Butterfly" was written and recorded by Bob Lind. It comes from his 1966 album "Don't Be Concerned". It got to number five in both the US and UK. It has been covered many times by artists such as Glen Campbell, Aretha Franklin and Dolly Parton.
4. "19th Nervous Breakdown" was a hit for which very successful British rock band?

Answer: The Rolling Stones

"19th Nervous Breakdown" (1966) was recorded by The Rolling Stones and written by band members Mick Jagger and Keith Richards. It got to number two in the US and UK. In 1986 the band Jason & the Scorchers recorded a cover version and included it on their album "Still Standing" (1986).
5. Which American singer and actress had a hit with the song "Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)"?

Answer: Cher

"Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)"(1966) was recorded by Cher and written by her then husband Sonny Bono. It got to number two in the US and number three in the UK. It can be found on the 1966 album "The Sonny Side of Cher". Artists who have covered this song include Nancy Sinatra, Paul Weller and Charlotte Church.
6. Which pop singer recorded the song "Hooray for Hazel"?

Answer: Tommy Roe

"Hooray for Hazel" (1966) was written and recorded by Tommy Roe. It got to number one in New Zealand, two in Canada, and six in the US. It can be found on his album "Sweet Pea" (1966).
7. "Strangers in the Night" was a 1966 number one hit for which singer and actor?

Answer: Frank Sinatra

"Strangers in the Night" was recorded by Frank Sinatra and written by Charles Singleton and Eddie Snyder. It can be found on his 1966 album of the same name. It was a number one hit in both the UK and US. In 1967 he was awarded two Grammys for the song. It has been covered by a lot of different artists including Bette Midler (1976), Rodney Dangerfield (2005) and Marc Almond (2007).
8. Which pop duo had a hit with the song "(You're My) Soul And Inspiration" in 1966?

Answer: The Righteous Brothers

"(You're My) Soul And Inspiration" was recorded by The Righteous Brothers and written by Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil. It comes from their 1966 album "Soul and Inspiration". It was a number one hit in the US and got to number fifteen in the UK. Donny and Marie Osmond recorded a cover version in 1978.
9. "Sunny Afternoon" was a song by which British rock band?

Answer: The Kinks

"Sunny Afternoon" (1966) was recorded by the The Kinks and written by band member Ray Davies. It is from their fourth studio album "Face to Face" (1966). It got to number one in the UK and Canada and number fourteen in the US. In 1999 Stereophonics recorded a cover version as a B side to their single "Just Looking".
10. "Wipe Out" was an instrumental by which American 'surf rock' band?

Answer: The Surfaris

"Wipe Out" (1966) was recorded by The Surfaris and composed by Bob Berryhill, Pat Connolly, Jim Fuller, and Ron Wilson. It got to number two in the US and number five in the UK. In 1987 The Fat Boys and The Beach Boys recorded a cover version together, it got to number two in the UK.
Source: Author Velvet_Rain

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