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Quiz about Lyrics Of The Drifters

Lyrics Of The Drifters Trivia Quiz

From 1953 to 1963, The Drifters had ten+ lead vocalists. They also had 22 songs in the top 24 on Billboard's Rhythm & Blues Chart, 20 of which were in the top ten. From the lyrics given, name these ten songs. (All songs listed are by The Drifters.)

A multiple-choice quiz by lowtechmaster. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
lowtechmaster
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
389,943
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
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Avg Score
8 / 10
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Top 35% Quiz
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Question 1 of 10
1. These lyrics are from which song by The Drifters?

"Well, I learned my lesson and now I know
The sun may shine and the wind may blow
Women may come, and the women may go,
But before I say I love 'em so" Hint


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Question 2 of 10
2. In what song did The Drifters use these words?

"At night, the stars put on a show for free,
And, darling, you can share it all with me
I keep-a tellin' you." Hint


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Question 3 of 10
3. "I was gonna tell her that I loved her
And that I need her
By my side
To be my guide."

These four lines are from which tune by The Drifters? Hint


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Question 4 of 10
4. The Drifters included these lyrics in which song?

"Mmm...put your lips to mine
While the music plays.
We're no longer strangers,
Now we're more than friends."
 Hint


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Question 5 of 10
5. These words are found in which song by The Drifters?

"You must have come from heaven
Because you thrill me so.
My heaven starts at seven sharp.
You start my heart to glow, glow, glow."
 Hint


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Question 6 of 10
6. "It was a kiss mmm, what a kiss it was.
It really was such a kiss.
How she could kiss, oh what a kiss it was.
It really was such a kiss."

Can you identify what song by The Drifters contains these lyrics? Hint


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Question 7 of 10
7. These words are found in what familiar tune by The Drifters?

"Baby don't you know I love you so?
Can you feel it when we touch?
I will never, never let you go,
I love you oh so much." Hint


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Question 8 of 10
8. In 1960, teens and others danced to which melody by The Drifters that had these lines?

"Sweeter than wine
Softer than a summer night
Everything I want I have
Whenever I hold you tight." Hint


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Question 9 of 10
9. "I'm gonna get it, get it in the morning sun.
I'm gonna get it, get it when the day is done.
I'm gonna get it, get it 'cause it's so much fun."

The Drifters included these words in what song? Hint


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Question 10 of 10
10. These lyrics are from which tune by The Drifters?

"Yes, you're so pretty, you're so pretty.
Lordy, looka there, looka there, looka there.
Just struttin' down the street, just struttin' down the street,
Long black wavy hair, long black wavy hair." Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. These lyrics are from which song by The Drifters? "Well, I learned my lesson and now I know The sun may shine and the wind may blow Women may come, and the women may go, But before I say I love 'em so"

Answer: Money Honey

 "Money Honey" was a number one hit on Billboard's R&B Chart in 1953. Its B side was "The Way I Feel". On Billboard's Hot 100, "Vaya con Dios" was number 43 in 1963, and "Stranger On The Shore" was number 73 in 1962.
2. In what song did The Drifters use these words? "At night, the stars put on a show for free, And, darling, you can share it all with me I keep-a tellin' you."

Answer: Up On The Roof

 In 1963, "Up On The Roof" was a number four hit on the Billboard R&B list and number five on the Billboard Hot 100 list. "Another Night With The Boys" was its B side. In 1956, "Ruby Baby" reached number 10 on the R&B chart, and in 1957, "Hypnotized" got to number 79 on the Top 100 list.
3. "I was gonna tell her that I loved her And that I need her By my side To be my guide." These four lines are from which tune by The Drifters?

Answer: There Goes My Baby

 The Drifters tune "There Goes My Baby" (1959) was a number one song on Billboard's Rhythm & Blues chart and number two on Billboard's Hot 100 list. "Oh My Love" was its B side. In 1961, "Some Kind Of Wonderful" was number six on the R&B list and 32 on the Hot 100, and "Room Full Of Tears" got to number 72 on the Hot 100.
4. The Drifters included these lyrics in which song? "Mmm...put your lips to mine While the music plays. We're no longer strangers, Now we're more than friends."

Answer: Dance With Me

 "Dance With Me," in 1959, was a number two hit on Billboard's Rhythm & Blues chart and a number 15 on Billboard's Hot 100. "(If You Cry) True Love, True Love" was its side B. In 1956, "Fools Fall In Love" reached number two on the R&B list and number 69 on the Top 100. "When My Little Girl's Smiling" got to number 24 on the Hot 100 in 1962.
5. These words are found in which song by The Drifters? "You must have come from heaven Because you thrill me so. My heaven starts at seven sharp. You start my heart to glow, glow, glow."

Answer: Adorable

 In 1955, The Drifters had a very rare double-sided smash hit. "Adorable" (side A) was a number one top hit on the Billboard Rhythm & Blues chart, and "Steamboat" (side B) was a number five. In 1960, "Lonely Winds" reached number nine on the R&B list and number 54 on Billboard's Hot 100. "Drip Drop" was number 58 on the Top 100 in 1957.
6. "It was a kiss mmm, what a kiss it was. It really was such a kiss. How she could kiss, oh what a kiss it was. It really was such a kiss." Can you identify what song by The Drifters contains these lyrics?

Answer: Such A Night

 "Such A Night" soared to number two on Billboard's Rhythm & Blues chart in 1954. "Lucille" was its B side. "I Gotta Get Myself A Woman" was number 11 on the R&B list in 1956. And, in 1957, "Moonlight Bay" made it to number 72 on Billboard's Top 100.
7. These words are found in what familiar tune by The Drifters? "Baby don't you know I love you so? Can you feel it when we touch? I will never, never let you go, I love you oh so much."

Answer: Save The Last Dance For Me

 In 1960, The Drifters had another rare double. "Save The Last Dance For Me" topped Billboard's Rhythm & Blues list at number one, and duplicated its number one rating on Billboard's Hot 100. Its B side was "Nobody But Me". In 1961, "I Count The Tears" reached number six on the R&B chart and number 17 on the Hot 100. "Suddenly There's A Valley" was its B side.
8. In 1960, teens and others danced to which melody by The Drifters that had these lines? "Sweeter than wine Softer than a summer night Everything I want I have Whenever I hold you tight."

Answer: This Magic Moment

 On the Billboard Rhythm & Blues chart in 1960, "This Magic Moment" scored at number four; on Billboard's Hot 100, it ranked number 16. Its B side was "Baltimore".
In 1961, "Please Stay" got to number 13 on the R&B list and number 14 on the Hot 100. Its B side was "No Sweet Lovin'".
9. "I'm gonna get it, get it in the morning sun. I'm gonna get it, get it when the day is done. I'm gonna get it, get it 'cause it's so much fun." The Drifters included these words in what song?

Answer: Honey Love

 In 1954, "Honey Love" was a top number one hit on Billboard's Rhythm & Blues chart and a number 21 on Billboard's Top 100. "Warm Your Heart" was its side B. In 1961, "Sweets For My Sweet" reached number ten on the R&B list, and number 16 on the Hot 100. "Loneliness Or Happiness" was its B side.
10. These lyrics are from which tune by The Drifters? "Yes, you're so pretty, you're so pretty. Lordy, looka there, looka there, looka there. Just struttin' down the street, just struttin' down the street, Long black wavy hair, long black wavy hair."

Answer: Whatcha Gonna Do

 "Whatcha Gonna Do" was a number two smash on Billboard's Rhythm & Blues list in 1955. "Gone" was its B side. "Rat Race" squeaked into the Billboard Hot 100 at number 71 in 1963. Its B side was "If You Don't Come Back".
Source: Author lowtechmaster

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