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Quiz about Performers and Songwriters of the 60s and 70s

Performers and Songwriters of the 60s and 70s Quiz

I will provide you with a hit song by a popular artist. Each song was actually written by a different popular artist. Your mission is to correctly choose the artist that wrote the song.

A multiple-choice quiz by up4abeer. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
up4abeer

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
193,003

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
887

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Question 1 of 10

1. Patsy Cline scored a hit in 1961 with "Crazy". What country music legend wrote this song? Hint

Loretta Lynn

Johnny Cash

Willie Nelson

Tammy Wynette

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Question 2 of 10

2. Elvis Presley had a hit in 1969 with a song about the struggles of poverty with "In the Ghetto". What versatile entertainer wrote this song? Hint

Bobby Darrin

BJ Thomas

Don McLean

Mac Davis

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Question 3 of 10

3. Kenny Rogers and the First Edition hit the charts in 1969 with "Ruby Don't Take Your Love to Town". What county music icon wrote this song? Hint

Johnny Cash

Waylon Jennings

George Jones

Mel Tillis

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Question 4 of 10

4. Rufus invaded the airwaves in 1974 with "Tell Me Something Good." What Motown legend wrote this song? Hint

Smokey Robinson

Stevie Wonder

Marvin Gaye

David Ruffin

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Question 5 of 10

5. "Come and Get It" shot up the charts in 1970 for Badfinger? Which of The Beatles penned this hit? Hint

Paul McCartney

John Lennon

Ringo Starr

George Harrison

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Question 6 of 10

6. Peter, Paul, and Mary were "Leaving on a Jet Plane" in 1969. Who conjured up this folk classic? Hint

Joan Baez

Harry Chapin

Carole King

John Denver

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who wrote the Motown classic "My Girl" that charted for The Temptations in 1965? Hint

Smokey Robinson

Curtis Mayfield

Stevie Wonder

Billy Paul

8. Manfred Mann released the FM radio staple "Blinded By the Light" in 1976. The song had been written, recorded, and released earlier by an artist that is now regarded as a rock and songwriting legend. Who is he? Hint

Elvis Costello

Freddie Mercury

Bob Seger

Bruce Springsteen

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Question 9 of 10

9. This very proficient songwriter penned the 1971 James Taylor hit "You Got a Friend". To whom am I referring? Hint

Carole King

Paul Simon

Bob Dylan

Nicolette Larson

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Question 10 of 10

10. Three Dog Night told us that "One" is indeed a lonely number in 1969. Who wrote this song made popular by this hit making trio? Hint

Jackson Browne

Randy Newman

Harry Nilsson

Hoyt Axton

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Patsy Cline scored a hit in 1961 with "Crazy". What country music legend wrote this song?

Answer: Willie Nelson

Pasty Cline was killed in a airplane crash in Tennessee in 1963. The Virginia native had several major hits including "Walking After Midnight" and "I Fall to Pieces." Willie Nelson along with Waylon Jennings went on to be regarded to as country music outlaws.

2. Elvis Presley had a hit in 1969 with a song about the struggles of poverty with "In the Ghetto". What versatile entertainer wrote this song?

Answer: Mac Davis

Mac Davis has performed as a musician, songwriter, and actor. He has had roles in movies such as "North Dallas Forty" and "Cheaper to Keep Her." His hit "Lord It's Hard to be Humble" is a far cry from the socially conscious "In the Ghetto".

3. Kenny Rogers and the First Edition hit the charts in 1969 with "Ruby Don't Take Your Love to Town". What county music icon wrote this song?

Answer: Mel Tillis

Kenny Rogers and the First Edition briefly hosted a variety show in the early 70s. Mel Tillis recorded hits of his own including "One More Drink" and "Crazy Arms".

4. Rufus invaded the airwaves in 1974 with "Tell Me Something Good." What Motown legend wrote this song?

Answer: Stevie Wonder

The song is off the album "Rags to Rufus." It is in my opinion a very good album. Legendary Chaka Khan was the lead singer for Rufus.

5. "Come and Get It" shot up the charts in 1970 for Badfinger? Which of The Beatles penned this hit?

Answer: Paul McCartney

Badfinger also scored hits with "Day after Day" and "No Matter What You Are".

6. Peter, Paul, and Mary were "Leaving on a Jet Plane" in 1969. Who conjured up this folk classic?

Answer: John Denver

John Denver had a string of hits in the 70s and is a member of the Song Writers Hall of Fame. He also successfully tried his hand at acting in 1977 with a starring role opposite George Burns in the critically acclaimed "Oh God". He died in a airplane crash in 1997.

7. Who wrote the Motown classic "My Girl" that charted for The Temptations in 1965?

Answer: Smokey Robinson

"My Girl" begins with one of the most recognizable guitar riffs ever recorded. Smokey Robinson wrote many Motown hits including the Mary Wells hit "My Guy" and his own "Tracks of My Tears".

Answer: Bruce Springsteen

The Springsteen version was not a commercial success. But I think he recovered nicely. Manfred Mann may be best known for the 1964 hit "Do Wa Diddy Diddy" that was featured in the movie "Stripes".

9. This very proficient songwriter penned the 1971 James Taylor hit "You Got a Friend". To whom am I referring?

Answer: Carole King

The song appears on her wonderful and extremely successful album 'Tapestry'. However it was the James Taylor version that became a hit.

10. Three Dog Night told us that "One" is indeed a lonely number in 1969. Who wrote this song made popular by this hit making trio?

Answer: Harry Nilsson

Harry Nilsson (AKA Nilsson) recorded "Everybody's Talking" which is the theme song to the movie "Midnight Cowboy".

Source: Author up4abeer

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