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Motown Music Trivia Quiz

How well can you remember the songs and artists of Motown, one of the most successful recording companies in music?

A multiple-choice quiz by kenny986. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
kenny986

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
180,333

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
6 / 15

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3008

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Question 1 of 15

1. What famous Motown song was featured in the movie "You've Got Mail" (1998), starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan? Hint

"What's Going On" by Marvin Gaye

"You Really Got a Hold on Me" by Smokey Robinson & The Miracles

"My Girl" by the Temptations

"Signed, Sealed, Delivered, I'm Yours" by Stevie Wonder

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Question 2 of 15

2. Which Temptations song contains this lyric: "You'll find a heart that you've always been looking for, how could anybody ask for much more..." Hint

"Treat Her Like a Lady"

"Beauty is Only Skin Deep"

"My Girl"

"Just My Imagination"

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Question 3 of 15

3. Which of these songs by a Motown girl group reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart first? Hint

"Please Mr. Postman" by the Marvelettes

"Dancing in the Street" by Martha and the Vandellas

"Where Did Our Love Go" by the Supremes

"Needle in a Haystack" by the Velvelettes

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Question 4 of 15

4. What was the first Motown album to reach the number one spot on the Billboard album charts? Hint

"That Stubborn Kinda Fellow" by Marvin Gaye

"Hi We're the Miracles" by the Miracles

"12 Year Old Genius" by Stevie Wonder

"Please Mr. Postman" by the Marvelettes

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Question 5 of 15

5. The music world suffered a great lost when this Motown artist died of throat cancer in July 1992. Hint

Mary Wells

David Ruffin

Junior Walker

Florence Ballard

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Question 6 of 15

6. What year did the Jackson 5 leave Motown to sign with Epic Records? Hint

1974

1977

1976

1975

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Question 7 of 15

7. What was the Four Tops' first hit to reach number one on the Billboard Top 100 singles chart? Hint

"Baby I Need Your Loving"

"I Can't Help Myself"

"Reach Out I'll Be There"

"It's the Same Old Song"

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Question 8 of 15

8. What was Marvin Gaye's first top ten hit on the Billboard R&B and pop charts? Hint

"Hitch Hike"

"I Heard It Through the Grapevine"

"Pride and Joy"

"Stubborn Kind of Fellow"

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Question 9 of 15

9. Which of these Motown artists left their respective group to pursue a solo career FIRST? Hint

Jermaine Jackson

Diana Ross

Martha Reeves

Eddie Kendricks

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Question 10 of 15

10. What was the first hit for Motown that reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart? Hint

"Shop Around" by the Miracles

"Please Mr. Postman" by the Marvelettes

"Fingertips" by Stevie Wonder

"Pride and Joy" by Marvin Gaye

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Question 11 of 15

11. Who received the title, "The First Lady of Motown"? Hint

Gladys Horton

Diana Ross

Mary Wells

Martha Reeves

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Question 12 of 15

12. Which Stevie Wonder song contains this lyric: "We are undercover passion on the run, chasing love up against the sun..." Hint

"Overjoyed"

"Visions"

"Yester-Me, Yester-You, Yesterday"

"Part-Time Lover"

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Question 13 of 15

13. Which of these Marvin Gaye songs was NOT a duet with Tammi Terrell? Hint

"If I Could Build My Whole World Around You"

"Ain't No Mountain High Enough"

"It Takes Two"

"Your Precious Love"

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Question 14 of 15

14. Fill in the blank from "Ball of Confusion (That's What the World is Today)" by the Temptations: "Segregation, determination, ___________, integration." Hint

legislation

discrimination

aggravation

demonstration

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Question 15 of 15

15. What is Motown's top-selling album to date? Hint

"II" by Boyz II Men

"Can't Slow Down" by Lionel Richie

"Thriller" by Michael Jackson

"What's Going On" by Marvin Gaye

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What famous Motown song was featured in the movie "You've Got Mail" (1998), starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan?

Answer: "Signed, Sealed, Delivered, I'm Yours" by Stevie Wonder

"Signed, Sealed, Delivered, I'm Yours" was featured on Stevie Wonder's album "Signed, Sealed & Delivered", which was released in 1970.

2. Which Temptations song contains this lyric: "You'll find a heart that you've always been looking for, how could anybody ask for much more..."

Answer: "Treat Her Like a Lady"

"Treat Her Like a Lady" was released on the album, "Truly for You" in 1984. This song featured Ali-Ollie Woodson on lead vocals.

3. Which of these songs by a Motown girl group reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart first?

Answer: "Please Mr. Postman" by the Marvelettes

"Please Mr. Postman" by the Marvelettes was the first Motown song to reach number one on this chart. It was released in 1961.

4. What was the first Motown album to reach the number one spot on the Billboard album charts?

Answer: "12 Year Old Genius" by Stevie Wonder

"12 Year Old Genius" by Stevie Wonder was released in 1963, and it featured the hit "Fingertips".

5. The music world suffered a great lost when this Motown artist died of throat cancer in July 1992.

Answer: Mary Wells

Mary Wells's biggest and only number one hit was "My Guy", which was released in 1964.

6. What year did the Jackson 5 leave Motown to sign with Epic Records?

Answer: 1975

In actuality, Jermaine Jackson left the group and remained at Motown as a solo artist. He was replaced by his brother Randy, and the Jackson 5 then became known as The Jacksons.

7. What was the Four Tops' first hit to reach number one on the Billboard Top 100 singles chart?

Answer: "I Can't Help Myself"

"I Can't Help Myself" reached number one in 1965 and was featured on the album, "Four Tops".

8. What was Marvin Gaye's first top ten hit on the Billboard R&B and pop charts?

Answer: "Pride and Joy"

"Pride and Joy" was released in 1963, and it was featured on Gaye's album, "That Stubborn Kinda Fellow".

9. Which of these Motown artists left their respective group to pursue a solo career FIRST?

Answer: Diana Ross

Diana Ross left the Supremes in 1970. Eddie Kendricks left the Temptations in 1971. Martha and the Vandellas disbanded in 1972 when Reeves pursued a solo career. Jermaine Jackson left the Jackson 5 in 1975 when the remaining members and brother Randy left Motown for Epic Records.

10. What was the first hit for Motown that reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart?

Answer: "Please Mr. Postman" by the Marvelettes

Although "Shop Around" by the Miracles was Motown's first national hit in early 1961, it failed to reach number one. "Please Mr. Postman" by the Marvelettes reached number one on this chart in December 1961.

11. Who received the title, "The First Lady of Motown"?

Answer: Mary Wells

Mary Wells had three top ten hits in 1962, which included "The One Who Really Loves You" and "Two Lovers".

12. Which Stevie Wonder song contains this lyric: "We are undercover passion on the run, chasing love up against the sun..."

Answer: "Part-Time Lover"

"Part-Time Lover" was featured on "In Square Circle", which was released in 1985.

13. Which of these Marvin Gaye songs was NOT a duet with Tammi Terrell?

Answer: "It Takes Two"

"It Takes Two" was a duet between Marvin Gaye and Kim Weston, and it was released in 1967.

14. Fill in the blank from "Ball of Confusion (That's What the World is Today)" by the Temptations: "Segregation, determination, ___________, integration."

Answer: demonstration

"Ball of Confusion (That's What the World is Today)" was released in 1970 and was one of several hits by the Temptations that dealt with social issues.

15. What is Motown's top-selling album to date?

Answer: "II" by Boyz II Men

Remember: Michael Jackson was signed with Epic Records during the time "Thriller" was released. "II" by Boyz II Men sold 12 million records worldwide with hits such as "I'll Make Love To You" and "Water Runs Dry". Following is Lionel Richie's "Can't Slow Down", which sold 10 million worldwide.

Source: Author kenny986

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