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Oldies: More Places Trivia Quiz

Another oldies quiz about places that are mentioned in old songs. Identify the singer who mentions each place.

A multiple-choice quiz by robert362. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
robert362

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
106,951

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
1387

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Question 1 of 10

1. Saginaw Hint

Beach Boys

Dion and the Belmonts

Righteous Brothers

Simon and Garfunkel

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Question 2 of 10

2. Baton Rouge Hint

Helen Reddy

Lesley Gore

Janis Joplin

Linda Ronstadt

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Question 3 of 10

3. Choctaw Ridge Hint

Bobbie Gentry

Janis Ian

Dusty Springfield

Anne Murray

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Question 4 of 10

4. Mersey (River) Hint

Dave Clark Five

Zombies

Chad and Jeremy

Gerry and the Pacemakers

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Question 5 of 10

5. Pyramids (along the Nile) Hint

Platters

Duprees

Everly Brothers

Supremes

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Question 6 of 10

6. Hong Kong Hint

Tom Jones

Rick Nelson

Roy Orbison

Glen Campbell

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Question 7 of 10

7. Big Ben (Westminster Abbey) Hint

Johnny Horton

Donovan

Nilssen

Roger Miller

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Question 8 of 10

8. Selma, Alabama and Red China Hint

Marvin Gaye

Temptations

Four Seasons

Barry McGuire

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Question 9 of 10

9. The Motor City Hint

Shangrilas

Ronettes

Martha and the Vandellas

Chiffons

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Question 10 of 10

10. Catalina. (This one is very old and very tough. Good luck.) Hint

Four Seasons

Four Aces

Four Preps

Four Tops

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Saginaw

Answer: Simon and Garfunkel

"America". "It took me four days to hitchike from Saginaw ..."
Also, "Michigan seems like a dream to me now". Good song -from S&G's early days.

2. Baton Rouge

Answer: Janis Joplin

"Bobby McGee". "Busted flat in Baton Rouge ..." One of her best and most successful songs. "Freedom's just another word for nothin' left to lose..."

3. Choctaw Ridge

Answer: Bobbie Gentry

"Ode to Billy Joe". "I got some news this morning from Choctaw Ridge..." Her one huge hit: adventures on the Tallahachee Bridge.

4. Mersey (River)

Answer: Gerry and the Pacemakers

"Ferry Cross the Mersey". Successful group from the British invasion days of the 60's. Hits included "I Like it" and "Don't Let The Sun Catch You Cryin'".

5. Pyramids (along the Nile)

Answer: Duprees

"You Belong to Me". "See the pyramids along the Nile ..." Pretty, romantic and popular. (Don't forget about "the marketplace in old Algiers.")

6. Hong Kong

Answer: Rick Nelson

"Traveling Man". "My China doll down in old Hong Kong ...". From the 60's one of his biggest hits. (Also mentions Berlin, Wakiki, etc.) Tough life, sad end.

7. Big Ben (Westminster Abbey)

Answer: Roger Miller

"England Swings". "Westminster Abbey, the Tower of Big Ben..." Miller always did "cute songs" - who can forget "do-wacka-do"?

8. Selma, Alabama and Red China

Answer: Barry McGuire

"Eve of Destruction". "Look at all the hate there is in Red China, then take a look around at Selma, Alabama .." The turbulence of the 60's - and his one big hit.

9. The Motor City

Answer: Martha and the Vandellas

"Dancin' in the Street". "Can't forget the Motor City..."
One of those "girl groups" from the old days. One of her biggest hits - if not the biggest.

10. Catalina. (This one is very old and very tough. Good luck.)

Answer: Four Preps

"26 Miles". ""26 miles across the sea, Santa Catalina is waiting for me..." From the late 50's. Easy listening.

Source: Author robert362

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