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Quiz about Lyrics of Gene Pitney
Quiz about Lyrics of Gene Pitney

Lyrics of Gene Pitney Trivia Quiz

Between 1961 and 1967, Gene Pitney had 21 hit songs on the Billboard Hot 100. From the lyrics given, how many can you name? [All songs listed are by Gene Pitney.]

A multiple-choice quiz by lowtechmaster. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
lowtechmaster
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
389,292
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
342
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which Gene Pitney song has these lyrics?

"Oh she's my dream goddess and her ruby lips are so divine,
And though her folks say we're too young to know of love,
I worship at her shine.
Each morning I face her window and pray that our love can be." Hint


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Question 2 of 10
2. In what 1963 tune did Gene Pitney sing these words?

"Stand beside me all the while no matter what goes wrong.
Separately we're weak, together we'll be strong.
....
When the world outside my arms is pulling us apart,
Press your lips to mine and hold me with your heart." Hint


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Question 3 of 10
3. "When you say it's the end, I'll just hand you a line.
I'll smile and say, 'Don't you worry. I'm fine.'
And you'll never know
Darling after you kiss me goodbye,
How I'll break down and cry."

These lyrics are found in which Gene Pitney song? Hint


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Question 4 of 10
4. This Gene Pitney song, including these lyrics, spoke to many teens in 1961.

"The young have problems, many problems.
We need an understanding heart.
Why don't they help us, try to help us,
Before this clay and granite planet falls apart?"

What is the song? Hint


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Question 5 of 10
5. From which Gene Pitney tune come these lyrics?

"Give me a chance to make up for the harm I've done.
Try to forgive me and let's keep the two of us one.
Please let me hold you and love you for always and always." Hint


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Question 6 of 10
6. "The wheels of my old car are a'turnin', burnin' up the highway.
Tonight that girl of mine will be yearnin' for not learnin' to see things my way.
She hurt me for the very last time. I'm not hangin' around.
I'll show her I can leave her behind."

In which Gene Pitney song would you find these lyrics? Hint


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Question 7 of 10
7. From which Gene Pitney song come these sad words?

"How long can I exist
Wanting lips I've never kissed.
She gives all her kisses to somebody else.
She thinks I'm just a friend.
Though it hurts, I must pretend.
The only way to keep her is to keep it to myself."
 Hint


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Question 8 of 10
8. These lyrics come from which Gene Pitney song?

"Dearest darling,
I had to write to say that I won't be home any more.
For something happened to me
While I was driving home, and I'm not the same any more." Hint


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Question 9 of 10
9. "My arms reach out to you. I kiss you tenderly.
But when you touch my lips, you're kissing him not me. Why must it be?
....
Within your angel eyes, a world of dreams are there.
Yet I'll keep wondering if they are mine to share. Oh, its just not fair."

In which tune did Gene Pitney sing these lyrics? Hint


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Question 10 of 10
10. What Gene Pitney 1962 song has these lyrics?

"Alone and afraid, she prayed that he'd return that fateful night, aw, that night,
When nothin' she said could keep her man from goin' out to fight.
From the moment a girl gets to be full-grown, the very first thing she learns,
When two men go out to face each other, only one returns." Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which Gene Pitney song has these lyrics? "Oh she's my dream goddess and her ruby lips are so divine, And though her folks say we're too young to know of love, I worship at her shine. Each morning I face her window and pray that our love can be."

Answer: Mecca

 "Mecca" was number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1963. "Princess In Rags" reached number 37 in 1965. Neither "Marianne" (1965) nor "The More I Saw Of Her" (1967) charted.
2. In what 1963 tune did Gene Pitney sing these words? "Stand beside me all the while no matter what goes wrong. Separately we're weak, together we'll be strong. .... When the world outside my arms is pulling us apart, Press your lips to mine and hold me with your heart."

Answer: True Love Never Runs Smooth

 In 1963, "True Love Never Runs Smooth" was a number 21 hit on the Billboard Hot 100. In 1966, "Just One Smile" got to number 64. "Tremblin'" (1967) and "Who Needs It" (1964) failed to chart.
3. "When you say it's the end, I'll just hand you a line. I'll smile and say, 'Don't you worry. I'm fine.' And you'll never know Darling after you kiss me goodbye, How I'll break down and cry." These lyrics are found in which Gene Pitney song?

Answer: I'm Gonna Be Strong

 The lyrics are from "I'm Gonna Be Strong," a number nine hit on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1964. Also in 1964, "That Girl Belongs To Yesterday" peaked at number 49. The other two songs did not chart, "Teardrop By Teardrop" in 1963 and "Innamorata" in 1966.
4. This Gene Pitney song, including these lyrics, spoke to many teens in 1961. "The young have problems, many problems. We need an understanding heart. Why don't they help us, try to help us, Before this clay and granite planet falls apart?" What is the song?

Answer: Town Without Pity

 Pitney's "Town Without Pity" scored in 1961 at number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100. His "If I Didn't Have A Dime" reached number 58 in 1962. Neither "The Boss's Daughter" (1966) nor "Being Together" (with Melba Montgomery, 1966) made the charts.
5. From which Gene Pitney tune come these lyrics? "Give me a chance to make up for the harm I've done. Try to forgive me and let's keep the two of us one. Please let me hold you and love you for always and always."

Answer: Only Love Can Break A Heart

 "Only Love Can Break A Heart" was Gene Pitney's top hit on the Billboard Hot 100, reaching number two in 1962. "Every Breath I Take" was number 42 in 1961. "Cornflower Blue" in 1964 and "Animal Crackers" in 1966 did not crack the Hot 100.
6. "The wheels of my old car are a'turnin', burnin' up the highway. Tonight that girl of mine will be yearnin' for not learnin' to see things my way. She hurt me for the very last time. I'm not hangin' around. I'll show her I can leave her behind." In which Gene Pitney song would you find these lyrics?

Answer: Last Chance To Turn Around

 In 1965, "Last Chance To Turn Around" (sometimes known as "Last Exit To Brooklyn") rose to number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100. "She's A Heart Breaker" peaked at number 16 in 1967. Not appearing in the Hot 100 were "Louisiana Man" (with George Jones, 1965) and "I'm Gonna Listen To Me" (1966).
7. From which Gene Pitney song come these sad words? "How long can I exist Wanting lips I've never kissed. She gives all her kisses to somebody else. She thinks I'm just a friend. Though it hurts, I must pretend. The only way to keep her is to keep it to myself."

Answer: It Hurts To Be In Love

 The words come from "It Hurts To Be In Love," a number seven hit in 1964 on the Billboard Hot 100. "Lookin' Through The Eyes Of Love" reached number 28 in 1965. Uncharted were "I'm A Fool To Care" (with George Jones, 1965) and "Something's Gotten Hold Of My Heart" (1967).
8. These lyrics come from which Gene Pitney song? "Dearest darling, I had to write to say that I won't be home any more. For something happened to me While I was driving home, and I'm not the same any more."

Answer: Twenty Four Hours From Tulsa

 In 1963, Pitney's "Twenty Four Hours From Tulsa" was a number 17 hit on the Billboard Hot 100. In 1966, "Backstage" got to number 25. "That's All It Took" (with George Jones, 1966) and "Nessuno Mi Puo' Giudicarex" (1966) never got to the Hot 100.
9. "My arms reach out to you. I kiss you tenderly. But when you touch my lips, you're kissing him not me. Why must it be? .... Within your angel eyes, a world of dreams are there. Yet I'll keep wondering if they are mine to share. Oh, its just not fair." In which tune did Gene Pitney sing these lyrics?

Answer: Half-Heaven, Half-Heartache

 On the Billboard Hot 100, "Half-Heaven, Half-Heartache" was a number 12 hit in 1962, "I Must Be Seeing Things" got to number 31 in 1965, and "(I Wanna) Love My Life Away" reached number 39 in 1961. "Baby Ain't That Fine" (with Melba Montgomery, 1966) did not chart.
10. What Gene Pitney 1962 song has these lyrics? "Alone and afraid, she prayed that he'd return that fateful night, aw, that night, When nothin' she said could keep her man from goin' out to fight. From the moment a girl gets to be full-grown, the very first thing she learns, When two men go out to face each other, only one returns."

Answer: (The Man Who Shot) Liberty Valance

 "(The Man Who Shot) Liberty Valance" made it to number four on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1962. "Yesterday's Hero" got to number 64 in 1964. "Louisiana Mama" (1961) and "Big Job" (with George Jones, 1965) failed to chart.
Source: Author lowtechmaster

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