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Test yourself! Take this Male Names in Song Titles Quiz | Names in Songs

Hello, music lovers. Please take this quiz on some popular songs from 1958 to 1973 which contain male names in the titles. Have some fun!

A multiple-choice quiz by mrgrouchy. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
mrgrouchy

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
303,818

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

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Awards
Top 5% quiz!

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Question 1 of 10

1. In 1963, a frat house standard entitled "Louie Louie" reached the number two position in the U.S. singles charts. Which group recorded this version of the song? Hint

The Swingin' Medallions

The Rivieras

The Happenings

The Kingsmen

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Question 2 of 10

2. In 1971, Janis Joplin had a number one hit with the words "Me and..." Which other person is mentioned in the song's title? Hint

Jerry McPhee

Bobby McGee

Tommy McVie

Gary McNeil

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Question 3 of 10

3. According to Elton John's hit song "Daniel", to which country is the title character heading? Hint

France

Spain

Wales

Greece

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Question 4 of 10

4. In 1965, the British Invasion band Herman's Hermits had a number one hit song using which king's name? Hint

Louis XIV

Charles I

Henry VIII

Charles II

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Question 5 of 10

5. Jim Croce had a big hit in 1973 with his song "Bad, Bad Leroy Brown." Which type of car does Leroy drive? Hint

a Mercury

an Eldorado

a Chevrolet

a Mustang

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Question 6 of 10

6. According to a Rolling Stones song, where was "Jumpin' Jack Flash" born? Hint

In a driving snowstorm

In a cross-fire hurricane

In a flash of lightning

In a windswept sewer drain

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Question 7 of 10

7. To which "uncle" does Paul McCartney apologize in a 1971 hit song? Hint

Robert

David

Albert

Larry

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which American city is mentioned in the beginning of Chuck Berry's hit single, "Johnny B. Goode"? Hint

Milwaukee

New York City

New Orleans

Philadelphia

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which question do Martha & the Vandellas ask "Jimmy Mack" in their 1967 hit single? Hint

When are you coming back?

Why don't you burn your shack?

Why did you blow your stack?

Why don't you help me pack?

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Question 10 of 10

10. In a 1966 hit song, the Marvelettes warn other girls not to "mess with..." Hint

Tim

Joe

Bill

Dave

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In 1963, a frat house standard entitled "Louie Louie" reached the number two position in the U.S. singles charts. Which group recorded this version of the song?

Answer: The Kingsmen

The Kingsmen, from Portland, Oregon, were led by the garbled vocals of Jack Ely. Some people claimed that the lyrics to "Louie Louie" were obscene, but an FBI investigation failed to produce any substantial evidence of profanity. The Swingin' Medallions recorded another frat house classic called "Double Shot Of My Baby's Love", which charted in 1966.

The Happenings had a hit with "See You in September"; the Rivieras charted with "California Sun."

2. In 1971, Janis Joplin had a number one hit with the words "Me and..." Which other person is mentioned in the song's title?

Answer: Bobby McGee

"Me and Bobby McGee" was written by Kris Kristofferson and recorded by Janis Joplin shortly before her death in October 1970. The song reached the number one spot on the Billboard singles charts in January 1971.

3. According to Elton John's hit song "Daniel", to which country is the title character heading?

Answer: Spain

The lyrics to "Daniel" state that "Daniel is travelling tonight on a plane / I can see the red tail lights heading for Spain." Elton John climbed to the number two spot on the Billboard hit parade with this song in April 1973.

4. In 1965, the British Invasion band Herman's Hermits had a number one hit song using which king's name?

Answer: Henry VIII

"I'm Henry VIII, I Am, Henry VIII, I Am I Am" reached the top of the Billboard singles charts in July 1965. Peter Noone's exaggerated British accent made this song popular with American listeners.

5. Jim Croce had a big hit in 1973 with his song "Bad, Bad Leroy Brown." Which type of car does Leroy drive?

Answer: an Eldorado

The lyrics to "Leroy Brown" read, "He got a custom Continental / He got an Eldorado too." Croce's song reached the one spot in the U.S. singles charts in April 1973.

6. According to a Rolling Stones song, where was "Jumpin' Jack Flash" born?

Answer: In a cross-fire hurricane

This hit single by the Rolling Stones features some hard-driving guitar work. The lyrics say, "I was born in a cross-fire hurricane / And I howled at my ma in the driving rain." "Jumpin' Jack Flash" rose to number three in the U.S. singles charts in 1968.

7. To which "uncle" does Paul McCartney apologize in a 1971 hit song?

Answer: Albert

Sir Paul McCartney croons, "We're so sorry, Uncle Albert / We're so sorry if we caused you any pain." "Uncle Albert" climbed to the top of the U.S. singles charts in August 1971.

8. Which American city is mentioned in the beginning of Chuck Berry's hit single, "Johnny B. Goode"?

Answer: New Orleans

The rockin' lyrics to this Chuck Berry classic single read, "Deep down in Louisiana close to New Orleans / Way back up in the woods among the evergreens."
"Johnny B. Goode" was a top ten hit in the USA in 1958.

9. Which question do Martha & the Vandellas ask "Jimmy Mack" in their 1967 hit single?

Answer: When are you coming back?

Martha Reeves implores her boyfriend Jimmy Mack to "hurry back" because another beau is trying to win her heart. The song reached the top ten position in the U.S. singles charts in February 1967.

10. In a 1966 hit song, the Marvelettes warn other girls not to "mess with..."

Answer: Bill

The Marvelettes reached number seven in the Billboard singles charts with their song called "Don't Mess With Bill." The lyrics state, "Don't mess with Bill / Leave my Billy alone / Find a guy of your own."

Source: Author mrgrouchy

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