Hits of 1969 - Part 2 Trivia Quiz

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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".

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.

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.

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.

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.