Rolling Stones Cover Songs Trivia Quiz

Answer: The Temptations

Originally called the Elgins, The Temptations achieved fame as one of the most successful Grammy winning acts to record for Motown Records. From 1964 to 1968 they appeared frequently on television shows such as "American Bandstand" and "The Ed Sullivan Show". "Ain't Too Proud to Beg" was released in 1966 on Motown Records' Gordy label.

It was produced by Norman Whitfield and written by Whitfield and Edward Holland, Jr. The song peaked at number 13 on the Billboard Pop Charts. Released as a single from the "It's Only Rock 'n' Roll" album in 1974, the Rolling Stones' version peaked at number 17 on the Billboard Pop Charts.

The Stones had a hit with the Miracles' song "Going to a Go-Go" on their 1982 "Still Life" LP. The Four Tops had hits such as "Bernadette".

The Commodores signed with Motown having first being the opening act for The Jackson Five.

Answer: The Will Bradley Trio

"Down the Road a Piece" is a boogie-woogie style song written in 1940 and recorded by the Will Bradley/Ray McKinley big band in August of the same year. The rock and roll standard has been recorded by 96 artists that have been documented. In addition to the Rolling Stones, some of the artists to cover the song include Amos Milburn, Chuck Berry, Foghat, Bruce Springsteen, Manfred Mann and Jerry Lee Lewis.

In the original 1940 version the Will Bradley/Ray McKinley Orchestra recorded the song with only drums, bass and piano under the name "The Will Bradley Trio".

The musicians are mentioned in the lyrics. The 1972 "Exile on Main Street" album features a cover of Slim Harpo's 1966 song "Shake Your Hips" and their debut album has a cover if his composition, "I'm A King Bee".

The 1964 Rolling Stones LP, "The Rolling Stones", features a cover of Barrett Strong's "Money (That's What I Want". "Fortune Teller" was done by Benny Spellman in 1962 and is included on the Rolling Stones' "Saturday Club" album.

Answer: Howlin' Wolf

"Little Red Rooster" was written by Willie Dixon and recorded by Howlin' Wolf in 1962 and Sam Cooke in 1963 before the Rolling Stones recorded their version. It reached number one in the UK singles chart on December 3rd, 1964, and remained there for a week.

It is the band's last blues cover song to be released as a single. Willie Dixon played bass on the original recording. Dixon also wrote "Little Baby" which was also recorded by Howlin' Wolf and included on the Rolling Stones' "Stripped" LP. Elmore James influenced The Rolling Stones' Brian Jones, who plays the distinctive slide guitar on their version of "Little Red Rooster". Sam "Lightnin'" Hopkins is a blues man from Houston who influenced many of the artists of the sixties.

Answer: Out of Our Heads

The "Out of Our Heads" album was released on July 30, 1965. It is The Rolling Stones' third LP released in the UK and their fourth in the United States. It contains "Mother's Little Helper" and "Under My Thumb". Also on "Out of Our Heads" is "Under Assistant West Coast Promotion Man", credited to Nanker Phelge as writer. Anything credited to Nanker Phelge refers to a Rolling Stones collaborative composition. "Out of Our Heads" was released through London Records in the US. "Aftermath" was released in 1966 and contains "Paint it Black". "12 X 5" is the second album by The Rolling Stones.

Other cover songs on "Out of Our Heads" include "Hitch Hike" by Marvin Gaye, William Stevenson and Clarence Paul. "That's How Strong My Love Is" by Roosevelt Jamison and "Good Times" by Sam Cooke.

Answer: Muddy Waters

"I Just Want to Make Love to You" was recorded by Muddy Waters in 1954. It is another Rolling Stones cover song written by Willie Dixon. The song was a major hit for Muddy Waters. His version reached number four on Billboard magazine's Black Singles chart. Etta James sang the song as the flip side to her 1961 hit "At Last". Rufus Thomas sang "Walking the Dog", covered by The Rolling Stones on their debut album.

The Stones recorded Robert Johnson's "Love in Vain" on the 1969 "Let it Bleed" album and "Stop Breakin' Down" on "Exile on Main Street". "Mannish Boy" and "I Want to be Loved" are other Muddy Waters songs recorded by the Rolling Stones.

Answer: Dale Hawkins

"Susie Q" was written and done by Louisiana-born singer and guitarist Dale Hawkins. His version reached number 27 on the pop chart in 1957. He wrote the song with guitarist James Burton, Stan Lewis and Eleanor Broadwater. Solomon Burke wrote "Cry to Me", a song recorded on the "Out of Our Heads" album.

The 1976 "Black and Blue" album includes "Cherry oh Baby" done by Eric Donaldson in 1971. Bo Diddley wrote and recorded "I Need You Baby", which the Rolling Stones recorded on "The Rolling Stones" album.

Answer: Hank Snow

"I'm Movin' On" was written and recorded by Hank Snow in 1950. It was the first number one song he had on the Billboard Country singles chart. He would score seven number one hits throughout his career. In 1954 Clarence Eugene "Hank" Snow persuaded the Grand Ole Opry management to allow him to use Elvis Presley as his opening act.

He introduced Elvis to Colonel Tom Parker. In August of 1955 Snow and Parker formed the management team Hank Snow Attractions but before long Snow was out and Parker was Elvis' sole manager. Jimmy Reed wrote "Honest I Do", which the Stones recorded on their first album. "The Rolling Stones Now!" album features Barbara Lynn's "Oh Baby (We Got a Good Thing Goin')". Jerry Ragovoy wrote "Time Is on My Side", released as a single by the Stones in 1964.

Answer: You Better Move On

"You Better Move On" was written and recorded by Arthur Alexander in 1962. It is on "The Rolling Stones" album released in 1964. "Bye Bye Johnny" was written and recorded by Chuck Berry in 1960. Berry wrote two other songs about Johnny; "Johnny B. Goode" and "Go Go Go".

He also titled an instrumental album "Concerto in B. Goode". "I'm Talking About You" is a song done by Chuck Berry in 1961 and by The Hollies in 1964 before the Rolling Stones included it on their "Out of Our Heads" album. "Carol" was released by Chuck berry in 1958 and is a cut from the Stones' debut album. "You Better Move On" was also covered by George Jones & Johnny Paycheck and Mink DeVille. "Let it Rock" is a Chuck Berry song recorded by the Rolling Stones in 1971.

Answer: If You Need Me

Wilson Pickett recorded over fifty songs that made the R&B charts and pop charts. Among his best known are "In The Midnight Hour", "Land of 1,000 Dances", "Mustang Sally" and "Funky Broadway". Pickett was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1991.

He wrote "If You Need Me" with Robert Bateman and Sonny Sanders and released it in 1962. "Can I Get a Witness" is a 1963 hit by Marvin Gaye on the Tamla label. It was written and produced by Motown songwriting team Holland-Dozier-Holland. It is featured on the Rolling Stones' debut album. "Harlem Shuffle" was written by Earl Lee Nelson and Bob Relf.

It is on The Rolling Stones' 1986 album "Dirty Work". It was originally recorded by Bob & Earl in 1963. "Pain in My Heart" was originally done by Otis Redding and written by Otis with Naomi Neville.

The Stones recorded their version in 1965.

Answer: Like a Rolling Stone

In 1995 songs from various concerts and shows comprised the Rolling Stones' "Stripped" album. It features a cover version of Bob Dylan's "Like A Rolling Stone". "Stripped" was released while the Stones were performing their "Voodoo Lounge" tour. The album is notable because it features a mix of club recordings and live remakes of some classic and obscure recordings of previously released Rolling Stones material. "Stripped" is their second album with Virgin Records. "Like a Rolling Stone" was released as a single and reached number 12 in the UK.

It was followed up by "Wild Horses" in 1996.