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Quiz about Lyrics Of Sam Cooke
Quiz about Lyrics Of Sam Cooke

Lyrics Of Sam Cooke Trivia Quiz

Between 1957 and 1964, Sam Cooke had 37 songs on the Billboard Top 100/Hot 100 charts. From the lyrics given, can you name ten of those songs? Relax, and remember: All songs listed are by Sam Cooke.

A multiple-choice quiz by lowtechmaster. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
lowtechmaster
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
389,423
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
8 / 10
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Question 1 of 10
1. In which Sam Cooke song are these words?

"Another fella told me he had a sister who looked just fine.
Instead of my deliverance, she had a strange resemblance
To a cat named Frankenstein." Hint


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Question 2 of 10
2. Sam Cooke sang these lyrics in what tune?

"One more thing.
I tried to treat you right,
But you stayed out, stayed out late at night.
But I forgive you...." Hint


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Question 3 of 10
3. "All day long they work so hard till the sun is going down,
Working on the highways and byways and wearing, wearing a frown.
You hear they moaning their lives away."

What Sam Cooke song has these lines? Hint


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Question 4 of 10
4. From which Sam Cooke song come these words?

"I got a letter just the other day
Tellin' me that she was on her way
And she want me to meet her at the station." Hint


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Question 5 of 10
5. Which 1962 Sam Cooke hit included these lyrics?

"Here they have a lot of fun
Puttin' trouble on the run.
Man you find the old and young
...." Hint


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Question 6 of 10
6. "Don't know much about geometry
Don't know much about trigonometry
Don't know much about algebra
Don't know what a slide rule is for"

Teens danced to these words in what Sam Cooke number? Hint


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Question 7 of 10
7. These lines come from which Sam Cooke hit tune?

"At first I thought it was infatuation,
But wooh, it lasted so long.
Now I find myself wanting
To marry you and take you home." Hint


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Question 8 of 10
8. In what Sam Cooke melody are these lines?

"My days are so lonely
My nights are so blue
I'm here and I'm lonely
I'm waitin' for you." Hint


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Question 9 of 10
9. "Gotta tell you evenin' sun is sinkin' low.
The clock on the wall says its time to go.
I got my plans, I don't know about you.
I'll tell you exactly what I'm gonna do."

What is the name of that Sam Cooke song? Hint


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Question 10 of 10
10. These words can be found in which tune by Sam Cooke?

"Dogs begin to bark now
And the hounds begin to howl.
Dogs begin to bark now
And the hounds begin to howl.
Watch out stray cat
...."
 Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. In which Sam Cooke song are these words? "Another fella told me he had a sister who looked just fine. Instead of my deliverance, she had a strange resemblance To a cat named Frankenstein."

Answer: Another Saturday Night

 All four songs made the Billboard Hot 100. "Another Saturday Night" scored a number ten in 1963. At number 31 were "That's It, I Quit, I'm Movin' On" in 1961 and "Cousin Of Mine" in 1964. "Somebody Have Mercy" got to number 70 in 1962.
2. Sam Cooke sang these lyrics in what tune? "One more thing. I tried to treat you right, But you stayed out, stayed out late at night. But I forgive you...."

Answer: Bring It On Home To Me

 The lyrics are from the 1962 song "Bring It On Home To Me" that got to number 13 on Billboard's Hot 100. Also on the Hot 100, "Nothing Can Change This Love" reached number 12 in 1964 and "It's All Right" eased in at number 93 in 1961. "One More Time" (1962) failed to chart.
3. "All day long they work so hard till the sun is going down, Working on the highways and byways and wearing, wearing a frown. You hear they moaning their lives away." What Sam Cooke song has these lines?

Answer: Chain Gang

 "Chain Gang" was a smash number two hit on Billboard's Hot 100 in 1960. "Feel It" got to number 56 in 1961, and "That's Where It's At" barely made it at number 93 in 1964. "Forever" got to number 60 in 1960 on the Top 100 list.
4. From which Sam Cooke song come these words? "I got a letter just the other day Tellin' me that she was on her way And she want me to meet her at the station."

Answer: (Ain't That) Good News

 On Billboard's Hot 100 in 1964, "(Ain't That) Good News" peaked at number 11. In 1962, "Baby, Baby, Baby" got to number 66. "I'll Come Running Back To You" scored at number 18 on the Top 100 list in 1957. "I Belong To Your Heart" (1960) did not chart.
5. Which 1962 Sam Cooke hit included these lyrics? "Here they have a lot of fun Puttin' trouble on the run. Man you find the old and young ...."

Answer: Twistin' The Night Away

 "Twistin' The Night Away" was a number nine hit on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1962. The other songs also reached the Hot 100: "Having A Party" (number 17 in 1962), "Everybody Loves To Cha Cha Cha" (number 31 in 1959), and "So Glamorous" (number 81 in 1960).
6. "Don't know much about geometry Don't know much about trigonometry Don't know much about algebra Don't know what a slide rule is for" Teens danced to these words in what Sam Cooke number?

Answer: Wonderful World

 In 1960 "Wonderful World" was a number 12 song on the Billboard Hot 100. "Love You Most Of All" (number 26 in 1958) and "Summertime" (number 81 in 1957) charted on the Billboard Top 100.
7. These lines come from which Sam Cooke hit tune? "At first I thought it was infatuation, But wooh, it lasted so long. Now I find myself wanting To marry you and take you home."

Answer: You Send Me

 Each song charted on Billboard's Top 100. "You Send Me" led the list at number one in 1957, followed that year by "(I Love You) For Sentimental Reasons" at number 17 and "Desire Me" at number 47. In 1958, "You Were Made For Me" got to number 39 on the Top 100.
8. In what Sam Cooke melody are these lines? "My days are so lonely My nights are so blue I'm here and I'm lonely I'm waitin' for you."

Answer: Send Me Some Lovin'

 On Billboard's Hot 100, "Send Me Some Lovin'" was a number 13 in 1963, "Sad Mood" was a number 29 in 1960, and "Teenage Sonata" was a number 50 in 1960. "Lonely Island" scored at number 26 on the 1958 Billboard Top 100 chart.
9. "Gotta tell you evenin' sun is sinkin' low. The clock on the wall says its time to go. I got my plans, I don't know about you. I'll tell you exactly what I'm gonna do." What is the name of that Sam Cooke song?

Answer: Good Times

 That song is "Good Times" that reached number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1964.
The Hot 100 also had "Only Sixteen" (number 28 in 1959) and ""There, I've Said It Again" (number 81 in 1959). "Win Your Love For Me" hit number 22 in 1958 on the Top 100 chart.
10. These words can be found in which tune by Sam Cooke? "Dogs begin to bark now And the hounds begin to howl. Dogs begin to bark now And the hounds begin to howl. Watch out stray cat ...."

Answer: Little Red Rooster

 Cooke's "Little Red Rooster" was a number 11 entry on Billboard's Hot 100 in 1963. Also on the Hot 100, "Frankie And Johnny" reached number 14 in 1963, "Cupid" got to number 17 in 1961, and "Tennessee Waltz" peaked at number 35 in 1964.
Source: Author lowtechmaster

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