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Hits of 1967 - Part 2 Trivia Quiz

Welcome to Hits of 1967. 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 #
389,825

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Difficulty
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Question 1 of 10

1. Which American singer-songwriter had a hit with "Ode to Billie Joe"? Hint

Wanda Jackson

Tammy Wynette

Bobbie Gentry

Skeeter Davis

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Question 2 of 10

2. "Carrie Anne" was a hit for which British group? Hint

The Kinks

The Hollies

The Rolling Stones

The Beatles

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which British Singer and songwriter recorded the song "Matthew and Son"? Hint

Tom Jones

Donovan

Elton John

Cat Stevens

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Question 4 of 10

4. "The Happening" was recorded by which American group? Hint

The Marvelettes

The Supremes

Martha and the Vandellas

The Velvelettes

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which psychedelic rock group had a hit with the song "Incense and Peppermints"? Hint

The Electric Prunes

Pink Floyd

Jefferson Airplane

Strawberry Alarm Clock

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Question 6 of 10

6. "I Was Made to Love Her" was a hit for which soul singer? Hint

Marvin Gaye

James Brown

Percy Sledge

Stevie Wonder

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which American rock band had a number one hit with "Happy Together"? Hint

The Turtles

The Lovin' Spoonful

The Doors

The Beach Boys

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Question 8 of 10

8. "San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair)" was a hit for which pop singer? Hint

Scott McKenzie

Neil Diamond

Tommy Roe

Bobby Sherman

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Question 9 of 10

9. "Up, Up and Away" was recorded by which American group? Hint

The Mamas & the Papas

The 5th Dimension

The Platters

Sly and the Family Stone

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Question 10 of 10

10. "Snoopy vs. the Red Baron" was a novelty song recorded by which American band? Hint

The Devotions

The Royal Guardsmen

The Detergents

The Hollywood Argyles

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which American singer-songwriter had a hit with "Ode to Billie Joe"?

Answer: Bobbie Gentry

"Ode to Billie Joe" (1967) was written and recorded by Bobbie Gentry. It can be found on her 1967 album of the same name. It got to number one in the US and Canada and number thirteen in the UK. In 1995 Sin�ad O'Connor recorded a cover version of this song.

2. "Carrie Anne" was a hit for which British group?

Answer: The Hollies

"Carrie Anne" (1967) was recorded by The Hollies and written by Allan Clarke, Graham Nash, and Tony Hicks. It got to number three in the UK, seven in Australia and nine in the US. Ali Campbell recorded a cover version in 2010.

3. Which British Singer and songwriter recorded the song "Matthew and Son"?

Answer: Cat Stevens

"Matthew and Son" (1967) was written and recorded by Cat Stevens. It can be found on his 1967 album of the same name. It got to number three in the UK and eleven in Australia.

4. "The Happening" was recorded by which American group?

Answer: The Supremes

"The Happening" (1967) was recorded by The Supremes. It got to number one in the US and number six in the UK. It is the theme song to the 1967 movie of the same name which starred Anthony Quinn and George Maharis.

5. Which psychedelic rock group had a hit with the song "Incense and Peppermints"?

Answer: Strawberry Alarm Clock

"Incense and Peppermints" (1967) was recorded by Strawberry Alarm Clock and written by John S. Carter and Tim Gilbert. It was a number one hit in the US. It can be found on their 1967 album of the same name.

6. "I Was Made to Love Her" was a hit for which soul singer?

Answer: Stevie Wonder

"I Was Made to Love Her" (1967) was recorded by Stevie Wonder and he co wrote it with Lula Mae Hardaway, Henry Cosby and Sylvia Moy. It got to number two in the US and number five in the UK. It can be found on his 1967 album of the same name.

7. Which American rock band had a number one hit with "Happy Together"?

Answer: The Turtles

"Happy Together" (1967) was recorded by The Turtles and written by Alan Gordon and Garry Bonner. It got to number one in the US and Canada and number twelve in the UK. Artists who have covered this song include Captain and Tennille, Petula Clark, Jason Donovan, and Donny Osmond.

8. "San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair)" was a hit for which pop singer?

Answer: Scott McKenzie

"San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair)" (1967) was recorded by Scott McKenzie and written by John Phillips. It was a number one hit in the UK and got to number four in the US. In 1979 country music singer Tanya Tucker released a cover version of this song.

9. "Up, Up and Away" was recorded by which American group?

Answer: The 5th Dimension

"Up, Up and Away" (1967) was recorded by The 5th Dimension and written by Jimmy Webb. It got to number one in Canada and Australia and number seven in the US. Artists who have covered the song include Bing Crosby, The Impressions and Nancy Sinatra.

10. "Snoopy vs. the Red Baron" was a novelty song recorded by which American band?

Answer: The Royal Guardsmen

"Snoopy vs. the Red Baron" (1967) was recorded by The Royal Guardsmen and written by Phil Gernhard and Dick Holler. It was a number one hit in Australia and got to number two in the US and number six in the UK. In 1976 The Irish Rovers covered this song.

Source: Author Velvet_Rain

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