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Hits of 1969 - Part 2 Trivia Quiz

In this quiz I will be covering some more of the hits of 1969. 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 #
390,165

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Very Easy

Avg Score
9 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. "Crimson and Clover" was a number one hit for which American rock band?
Hint

The Velvet Underground

Tommy James and the Shondells

The Doors

The Byrds

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which progressive rock band recorded the song "Living in the Past"?
Hint

Genesis

Jethro Tull

Pink Floyd

Yes

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which rock band had a hit with "Proud Mary"? Hint

Creedence Clearwater Revival

The Rolling Stones

King Crimson

Jefferson Airplane

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Question 4 of 10

4. "My Cherie Amour" was a hit for which legendary soul singer? Hint

Ben E King

Ray Charles

Stevie Wonder

Marvin Gaye

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which rock and roll star had a hit with the song "In the Ghetto"?
Hint

Chuck Berry

Elvis Presley

Jerry Lee Lewis

Roy Orbison

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which band had a number one hit with the medley "Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In"? Hint

Led Zeppelin

The Mamas & the Papas

Fairport Convention

The 5th Dimension

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Question 7 of 10

7. "Sweet Caroline" was recorded by which American solo artist?
Hint

Billy Joel

Neil Diamond

Bob Dylan

Tommy Roe

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who had a number one hit with the song "A Boy Named Sue"? Hint

Elton John

Neil Young

Merle Haggard

Johnny Cash

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Question 9 of 10

9. "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother" was a number one hit for which British group? Hint

The Kinks

The Hollies

The Searchers

Herman's Hermits

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which country music singer recorded the song "Galveston"? Hint

Willie Nelson

Buck Owens

Kris Kristofferson

Glen Campbell

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. "Crimson and Clover" was a number one hit for which American rock band?

Answer: Tommy James and the Shondells

"Crimson and Clover" (1969) was recorded by Tommy James and the Shondells and written by band members Peter Lucia Jr and Tommy James. It got to number one in the US, New Zealand and Canada. It can be found on their 1969 album of the same name. Joan Jett and the Blackhearts recorded a cover version in 1982 which got to number seven in the US.

2. Which progressive rock band recorded the song "Living in the Past"?

Answer: Jethro Tull

"Living in the Past" (1969) was recorded by British band Jethro Tull, it was written by lead singer Ian Anderson. It got to number three in the UK and number eleven in the US. Midge Ure recorded a cover version in 1986. Jethro Tull were formed in Lancashire, England in 1967.

3. Which rock band had a hit with "Proud Mary"?

Answer: Creedence Clearwater Revival

"Proud Mary" (1969) was recorded by Creedence Clearwater Revival and written by their lead singer John Fogerty. It got to number two in the US and Canada and number eight in the UK. It is included on their 1969 album "Bayou Country". In 1971 Ike and Tina turner released a cover version which got to number four in the US charts.

4. "My Cherie Amour" was a hit for which legendary soul singer?

Answer: Stevie Wonder

"My Cherie Amour" (1969) was recorded by Stevie Wonder and he co wrote it with Henry Cosby and Sylvia Moy. It can be found on his 1969 album of the same name. It went to number four in both the US and UK. Stevie Wonder also recorded Spanish and Italian language versions.

5. Which rock and roll star had a hit with the song "In the Ghetto"?

Answer: Elvis Presley

"In the Ghetto" (1969) was recorded by Elvis Presley and written by Mac Davis. It got to number two in the UK and three in the US. It is included on his 1969 album "From Elvis In Memphis". The song is about the cycle of poverty over generations. The song has been covered many times by artists including Dolly Parton, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds and The Cranberries.

6. Which band had a number one hit with the medley "Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In"?

Answer: The 5th Dimension

"Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In" (1969) was recorded by American band The 5th Dimension and written by James Rado, Gerome Ragni and Galt MacDermot. The two songs come from the 1967 musical "Hair". It got to number one in the US and Canada and got to number eleven in the UK. It can be found on their 1969 album "The Age of Aquarius".

7. "Sweet Caroline" was recorded by which American solo artist?

Answer: Neil Diamond

"Sweet Caroline" (1969) was written and recorded by Neil Diamond. It got to number three in Canada and Australia and number four in the US. There have been many cover versions recorded over the years including artists such as Waylon Jennings, Julio Iglesias and Bobby Womack.

8. Who had a number one hit with the song "A Boy Named Sue"?

Answer: Johnny Cash

"A Boy Named Sue" (1969) was recorded by Johnny Cash and written by Shel Silverstein. It got to number one in Canada, two in the US and four in the UK. It is included on his 1969 album "At San Quentin". The song is about a man who seeks revenge on his father who named him Sue.

9. "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother" was a number one hit for which British group?

Answer: The Hollies

"He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother" (1969) was recorded by The Hollies and written by Bobby Scott and Bob Russell. It got to number one in the UK and number seven in the US. Neil Diamond and Bill Medley have both recorded cover versions of this song. The Hollies were formed in 1962 in Manchester, England.

10. Which country music singer recorded the song "Galveston"?

Answer: Glen Campbell

"Galveston" (1969) was recorded by by Glen Campbell and written by Jimmy Webb. It got to number one in Canada, four in the US and fourteen in the UK. It is included on his 1969 album of the same name. According to the songwriter Jimmy Webb it is an anti-war song.

Source: Author Velvet_Rain

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