"Like A Rolling Stone" Cover Versions Quiz

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1. "Your Maw Said You Cried" like a baby when "John And Julie" told you they saw Bobbie Sue kissing Billy Joe at the county jamboree. Who are we?

Answer: The Turtles

The Turtles version of "Like A Rolling Stone" can be found on the album "It Aint Me Babe" released in 1965. The heart wrenching "Your Maw Said You Cried" can also be found on the same album. The song "John And Julie" was featured on the album "Turtle Soup" which was produced by legendary Kinks frontman Ray Davies in 1969.

2. I was really missing my little Salvatore. So I hopped into my flower covered Type 2 and headed straight to "3614 Jackson Highway." Who am I?

Answer: Cher

Cher's version of "Like A Rolling Stone" can be found on the her album "The Sonny Side Of Cher" released in 1966. Thoughout the 60s Cher would go on to do cover versions of many established hits. Her 1969 album "3614 Jackson Highway" was the address of a recording studio in Sheffield, Alabama.

3. I can't wait for that five o'clock whistle to blow. I'm gonna head straight home and "Roll In My Sweet Baby's Arms." Who are we?

Answer: Lester Flatt & Earl Scruggs

If ever there was a bluegrass version of UB40, Lester Flatt & Earl Scruggs would fit the bill. Their version of "Like A Rolling Stone" can be found on the album "Nashville Airplane" released in 1968. As a duo they would go on to cover over 15 Bob Dylan songs.

They would also lend their bluegrass talents to singer Jerry Scoggins as the backing band on the classic "The Balled Of Jed Clampett" for the motion picture and television program "The Beverly Hillbillies" in 1962. "Roll In My Sweet Baby's Arms" was released as a single in 1951.

4. We were trying to get across town to go to the love in, but with this traffic "Aint No Telling" when we'll get there. Who are we?

Answer: The Jimi Hendrix Experience

This Guitar legend's version of "Like A Rolling Stone" was featured on the album "Historic Performances Recorded At The Monterey Pop Festival" released in 1970. The Monterey Pop Festival featured a who's who of music greats in the summer of 1967. Artists like The Mamas and the Papas, Buffalo Springfield, Otis Redding, and The Who helped to make this festival the blueprint for others to come.

The song "Ain't No Telling" was featured on "The Jimi Hendrix Experience" album "Axis: Bold As Love" released first in the UK in 1967, and later in the US in 1968.

5. Remember Me? "I'm The One" who used to run with Billy, and get into trouble with those young dudes on 10th Avenue. Who am I?

Answer: Mick Ronson

Mick Ronson achieved critical acclaim as a session Guitarist and Producer. In his short 46 years he worked with an array of artists including Mott The Hoople, Morrissey, Elton John, and with David Bowie as a member of Ziggy Stardust's Spiders From Mars Band.

His version of "Like A Rolling Stone" can be found on the album "Heaven And Hull" released in 1994. "I'm The One" can be found on his album "Slaughter On 10th Avenue" released in 1974. Mick Ronson died of liver cancer in April of 1993.

6. The last "Time" my darlin' grabbed me by the arm like that I threw my boots at him. Who am I?

Answer: Nancy Sinatra

That's right. Nancy "These Boots Are Made For Walkin'" Sinatra also gave Dylan a try. Her version of "Like A Rolling Stone" was featured on her album "How Does It Feel?" released in 1999. The song "Time" can be found on her album "How Does That Grab You?" released in 1966.

7. Just when I thought I'd seen it all. Our intoxicated Guitar player almost "Shattered" his bloody hat holder climbing a coconut tree. It was a "Sad Sad Sad" sight I say. Who are we?

Answer: The Rolling Stones

Not even a mild concussion can stop this poster child of Rock and Roll excess. The legendary Rolling Stones treated fans to a version of "Like A Rolling Stone" on their live album "Stripped" released in 1995. The classic tune "Shattered" was featured on the album "Some Girls" released in 1978. The song "Sad Sad Sad" can be found on the album "Steel Wheels" released in 1989.

8. So we're three days into our Caribbean vacation, it was "Paradise" on earth I tell ya. So I go to get my honey a treat, and my golden locks get caught in the cotton candy machine. I'm "Fighting For My Life" over here. Now look at me. My career is over! Who am I?

Answer: Michael Bolton

Alway's a favorite with the ladies. Michael Bolton added "Like A Rolling Stone" to his long list of classic cover tunes. His throaty version was featured on his album "Timeless-The Classics Vol.2" released in 1999. Both "Paradise" and "Fighting For My Life" can be found on the album "Michael Bolton" released in 1983.

9. I was locking up at Slappy's Honky Tonk when I got this funny feeling that I wasn't alone. I turned around and saw "The Ghost Of Hank Williams" sitting at the bar. Who are we?

Answer: The Kentucky HeadHunters

Metcalfe Counties very own Kentucky Headhunters paid tibute to Dylan with their version of "Like A Rolling Stone" which can be found on the album "Big Boss Man" released in 2005. The eerie ditty "The Ghost Of Hank Williams" was featured on their album "Rank On" released in 1993.

10. In a 2004 poll, Rolling Stone Magazine called "Like A Rolling Stone" the greatest song ever written.

Answer: True

Since it's conception in 1967, Rolling Stone Magazine has been a medium for music, politics, and movies. Polls like greatest albums, best Guitar player, and greatest bands have been a familar sight on the 40 year old bimonthly rag.

Source: Author dantecmdy

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Artists from every music genre have paid tribute to Bob Dylan by covering his songs for over 40 years. This quiz deals with his 1965 classic "Like A Rolling Stone" Think you know who covered it? Good luck.

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