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Raised In The Sixties Trivia Quiz

This a group quiz created by my team, "Raised In the Sixties". It covers rock hits primarily of the 60's. Each player is credited for his or her question. We hope you enjoy our group effort. Note: Some questions are U.K. specific.

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

Author
richicago

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
310,446

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

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2350

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. (From Fredsixties). One particular song from the 1960s was a number one hit. It was re-released two years later and went to number one a second time. Can you name it? Hint

Soldier Boy

It's Now Or Never

The Twist

Yesterday

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Question 2 of 10

2. (From 2tough4u). In the song "Purple People Eater" there are three other rock and roll titles or lyrics mentioned. Which is not one of them? Hint

Short Shorts

Tequila

Pink Shoelaces

Tutti-Frutti

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Question 3 of 10

3. (From Buzz01). What song was not only banned by many U.S. radio stations, but also investigated by the FBI? Hint

Society's Child

Louie Louie

Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds

Sympathy For The Devil

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Question 4 of 10

4. (From Helmar). Released in the U.K. in 1958, what was Cliff Richard's debut single, credited as being one of the first "rock and roll" songs to be produced outside of the United States? Hint

High Class Baby

Shakin' All Over

Move It

Schoolboy Crush

5. (From Englizzie). Marianne Faithful, another discovery of "Swinging London", released "As Tears Go By" and saw it become an international hit. Who co-wrote the song along with Mick Jagger and Keith Richard and was instrumental in launching her career? Hint

Peter Asher

John Lennon

Andrew Oldham

Paul Mc Cartney

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Question 6 of 10

6. (From Richicago). Who is the odd man/woman out? Hint

The Singing Nun

Nina Simone

Domenico Medugno

Kyu Sakamoto

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Question 7 of 10

7. (From Soplar). Which musical group volunteered their time to Eugene McCarthy's 1968 presidential election? Hint

The Beach Boys

The Righteous Brothers

The Four Seasons

Simon And Garfunkel

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Question 8 of 10

8. (From Patticake81958). Who gave us the number one hit that begins: "It was the third of June"? Hint

Bobbie Gentry

Joan Baez

Peter Paul And Mary

Janis Joplin

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Question 9 of 10

9. (From Jofussdad). What was the name of the song on the B-side of "They're Coming To Take Me Away, Ha-Haaa" by Napoleon XIV? Hint

Bats In My Belfry

Doin' The Napoleon

Split Level Head

aaaH-aH, yawA eM ekaT oT gnimoC er'yehT

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Question 10 of 10

10. (From Shanteyman). Who sang with Marvin Gaye on the 1967 duet hit "It Takes Two"? Hint

Diana Ross

Tammi Terrell

Kim Weston

Mary Wells

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. (From Fredsixties). One particular song from the 1960s was a number one hit. It was re-released two years later and went to number one a second time. Can you name it?

Answer: The Twist

"The Twist" was originally released by Hank Ballard in 1959. It was a minor hit that reached number 28 on the Billboard chart, but Chubby Checker's cover version shot to number one on September 19, 1960. It then reappeared at number one for two weeks in January of 1962. "The Twist" is ranked number 451 on "Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Hits Of All Time" list.

2. (From 2tough4u). In the song "Purple People Eater" there are three other rock and roll titles or lyrics mentioned. Which is not one of them?

Answer: Pink Shoelaces

One year after this hit, Sheb co-starred with Clint Eastwood in the TV series "Rawhide. Also, recording under the name Ben Colder, Sheb had a 1972 country hit entitled "That's My Pa".

3. (From Buzz01). What song was not only banned by many U.S. radio stations, but also investigated by the FBI?

Answer: Louie Louie

Parents, fearing that the lyrics were obscene, asked government officials to investigate. After two years of listening over and over, the FBI determined that not only was there no obscenity, but they could not even understand the lyrics! Wonder what they would think of rap music!

4. (From Helmar). Released in the U.K. in 1958, what was Cliff Richard's debut single, credited as being one of the first "rock and roll" songs to be produced outside of the United States?

Answer: Move It

"Move It" by Cliff Richard And The Drifters (later to become The Shadows) was originally meant to be the B -side of "Schoolboy Crush". "Move It" and "Shakin All Over" by Johnny Kidd And The Pirates are often regarded as the first R&R records produced outside of the U.S. Footage of "Sir Cliff" singing "Move It" on the TV music show "Oh Boy" show was a young and sexy Elvis wannabe. Rather different from the image he later developed which has seen him become the only act to have hit records over a period of six decades.

Answer: Andrew Oldham

Although Mick and Keith collaborated with Oldham, it was he who discovered Mary at a lunch party and really launched her recording career.

6. (From Richicago). Who is the odd man/woman out?

Answer: Nina Simone

Nina Simone was the only one of the four who had a hit record sung in English. The Singing Nun sang "Dominique" in French; Domenico Medugno "Volare" in Italian and Kyu Sakamoto "Sukiaki" in Japanese. Interestingly, "Volare (Nel Blu Depinto De Blu) was also a hit for Bobby Rydell, Dean Martin and Al Martino.

7. (From Soplar). Which musical group volunteered their time to Eugene McCarthy's 1968 presidential election?

Answer: Simon And Garfunkel

Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel also gave free concerts while awaiting primary results to come in. This came at a time when the entertainment industry was not as involved in supporting political issues as they now are.

8. (From Patticake81958). Who gave us the number one hit that begins: "It was the third of June"?

Answer: Bobbie Gentry

"Ode To Billie Joe was written and performed by Bobbie Gentry. She was born Roberta Streeter in 1944 and was married to singer Jim Stafford. On several occasions she recorded with Glen Campbell. As a matter of interest, "Ode To Billie Joe" recharted in 1976 and reached number 65 on the charts.

9. (From Jofussdad). What was the name of the song on the B-side of "They're Coming To Take Me Away, Ha-Haaa" by Napoleon XIV?

Answer: aaaH-aH, yawA eM ekaT oT gnimoC er'yehT

Yes, not only the label printed as a mirror image of the A-side, but the song was played backwards. Bizarre!

10. (From Shanteyman). Who sang with Marvin Gaye on the 1967 duet hit "It Takes Two"?

Answer: Kim Weston

Marvin recorded duets with Mary Wells, Tammi Terrell, Diana Ross and Kim Weston. His duet with Kim, "It Takes Two" reached number 14 on Billboard and was their only Top Forty hit together. Kim has recently worked as a DJ in Detroit and has appeared in revival shows.

Source: Author richicago

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