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Quiz about Lyrics Of The Shirelles
Quiz about Lyrics Of The Shirelles

Lyrics Of The Shirelles Trivia Quiz

From 1958-1963, The Shirelles (Shirley Owens Austin/ Beverly Lee/Doris Kenner/Addie "Micki" Harris) had 20 songs on Billboard's Hot 100 chart, six in the top ten. From the lyrics given, can you name these ten? [All songs listed are by The Shirelles.]

A multiple-choice quiz by lowtechmaster. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
lowtechmaster
Time
4 mins
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Multiple Choice
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389,977
Updated
Dec 03 21
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which song by The Shirelles has these familiar lines?

"Who's the most popular personality?
I can't help thinkin' it's no one else but me.
Gee, I feel just about ten feet tall, havin' a ball.
Guess you might call me a pollyanna." Hint


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Question 2 of 10
2. These lyrics are found in what song by The Shirelles?

"I went walking the other day,
Everything was going fine.
I met a little boy named Billy Joe,
And then I almost lost my mind." Hint


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Question 3 of 10
3. "Tonight with words unspoken,
You say that I'm the only one.
But will my heart be broken
When the night meets the morning sun?"

In which hit by The Shirelles are these words? Hint


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Question 4 of 10
4. The Shirelles included these lyrics in what tune?

"Life can never be exactly like we want it to be.
I can be satisfied just knowing that you love me.
There's one thing I want you to do especially for me,
And it's something that everybody needs." Hint


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Question 5 of 10
5. Which melody by The Shirelles includes the lines?

"Well, at ten o'clock I was lonely and blue.
At twelve o'clock I thought of nothing but you.
From two o'clock till a quarter to four
I waited patiently to hear your footsteps at the door." Hint


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Question 6 of 10
6. "You broke his heart and made him cry,
And he's been blue since then.
Now he's found somebody new,
And you want him back again."

In which song by the Shirelles would you hear this quatrain? Hint


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Question 7 of 10
7. The group: The Shirelles. The lyrics:

"It's not the way you smile that touched my heart.
It's not the way you kiss that tears me apart.
But how many many many nights go by,
I sit alone at home and cry over you."

The song? Hint


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Question 8 of 10
8. In what tune by The Shirelles are these lyrics?

"You were my first love
And you'll be my last love.
I will never make you blue.
I'll be true to you." Hint


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Question 9 of 10
9. "My folks know you've jilted me.
I'm ashamed to show my face.
They're makin' plans, shakin' hands,
Been waitin' so long.
There's somethin' goin' wrong."

Name the song by The Shirelles from which this stanza comes. Hint


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Question 10 of 10
10. The Shirelles sang these words in which tune?

"Turn the lights down low.
You said you're gonna make me
Feel all aglow." Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which song by The Shirelles has these familiar lines? "Who's the most popular personality? I can't help thinkin' it's no one else but me. Gee, I feel just about ten feet tall, havin' a ball. Guess you might call me a pollyanna."

Answer: Everybody Loves A Lover

 In 1962, "Everybody Loves A Lover" was number 19 on the Billboard Hot 100. "I Don't Think So" was its B side. In 1963, "It's A Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World" was number 92, and its B side, "31 Flavors," eased in at number 97.
2. These lyrics are found in what song by The Shirelles? "I went walking the other day, Everything was going fine. I met a little boy named Billy Joe, And then I almost lost my mind."

Answer: Mama Said

 "Mama Said" was a number four hit on Billboard's Hot 100 in 1961. Its B side was "Blue Holiday". Neither "Please Be My Boyfriend" (side A) nor "I Saw A Tear" (side B) made the Hot 100 in 1960.
3. "Tonight with words unspoken, You say that I'm the only one. But will my heart be broken When the night meets the morning sun?" In which hit by The Shirelles are these words?

Answer: Will You Love Me Tomorrow?

 The Shirelles had a mega-hit with "Will You Love Me Tomorrow?". In 1960, it soared to number one on the Billboard Hot 100. "Boys" was its side B. "My Love Is A Charm" and its B side "Slop Time" did not chart in 1958.
4. The Shirelles included these lyrics in what tune? "Life can never be exactly like we want it to be. I can be satisfied just knowing that you love me. There's one thing I want you to do especially for me, And it's something that everybody needs."

Answer: Dedicated To The One I Love

 When it was first issued in 1959, "Dedicated To The One I Love" barely got to number 83 on Billboard's Hot 100. With a very few changes, it checked in at number three in 1961. Its side B was "Look A Here Baby". In 1963, "What Does A Girl Do" got to number 53. Its B side was "Don't Let It Happen To Us".
5. Which melody by The Shirelles includes the lines? "Well, at ten o'clock I was lonely and blue. At twelve o'clock I thought of nothing but you. From two o'clock till a quarter to four I waited patiently to hear your footsteps at the door."

Answer: Welcome Home Baby

 The Billboard Hot 100 rated "Welcome Home Baby" at number 22 in 1962. Side B was "Mama, Here Comes The Bride". In 1958, "I Got The Message" (side A) and "Stop Me" (side B) failed to make the Hot 100.
6. "You broke his heart and made him cry, And he's been blue since then. Now he's found somebody new, And you want him back again." In which song by the Shirelles would you hear this quatrain?

Answer: Foolish Little Girl

 In 1963, The Shirelles had a number four hit on the Billboard Hot 100 with "Foolish Little Girl". The B side, "Not For All the Money In The World," squeezed in at number 99. Also in 1963, "Don't Say Goodnight And Mean Goodbye" reached number 26. Its B side was "I Didn't Mean To Hurt You".
7. The group: The Shirelles. The lyrics: "It's not the way you smile that touched my heart. It's not the way you kiss that tears me apart. But how many many many nights go by, I sit alone at home and cry over you." The song?

Answer: Baby It's You

 "Baby It's You" was a number eight hit in 1962 on the Billboard Hot 100. Side B was "The Things I Want To Hear". In 1959, "Doin' The Ronde" (A side) and "A Teardrop And A Lollipop" (B side) failed to chart.
8. In what tune by The Shirelles are these lyrics? "You were my first love And you'll be my last love. I will never make you blue. I'll be true to you."

Answer: Soldier Boy

 "Soldier Boy" was a smash number one hit on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1962. Its B side was "Love Is A Swingin' Thing". In 1961, "A Thing Of The Past" reached number 41, and "What A Sweet Thing That Was" (its side B) made it to number 54.
9. "My folks know you've jilted me. I'm ashamed to show my face. They're makin' plans, shakin' hands, Been waitin' so long. There's somethin' goin' wrong." Name the song by The Shirelles from which this stanza comes.

Answer: Big John (Ain't You Gonna Marry Me)

 The Billboard Hot 100 rated "Big John (Ain't You Gonna Marry Me)" at number 21 in 1961. "Twenty-One" was its side B. "I Met Him On A Sunday (Ronde Ronde)" got to number 49 in 1958. "I Want You To Be My Boyfriend" was its B side.
10. The Shirelles sang these words in which tune? "Turn the lights down low. You said you're gonna make me Feel all aglow."

Answer: Tonight's The Night

 In 1960, "Tonight's The Night" got to number 39 on Billboard's Hot 100. Side B was "The Dance Is Over". In 1962, "Stop The Music" made it to number 39. "It's Love That Counts (In The Long Run)" was side B.
Source: Author lowtechmaster

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