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Quiz about Songs That Make Me Feel Young

Songs That Make Me Feel Young Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz based on songs I listened to in my youth, on AM radio in Houston, Texas. They are mostly from the early 1970s. I'll give you the song title and some lyrics. Can you name the band?

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

Author
OutlookDude

Time
6 mins

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Multiple Choice

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362,857

Updated
Jul 19 22

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Question 1 of 10

1. "Signs" was first released as the B-side to the single, "Hello Melinda Goodbye," which generated poor sales. It became a hit after being re-released on the A-side. Which band recorded the song that included the lyrics below?

"Now, hey you Mister, can't you read, you got to have a shirt and tie to get a seat
You can't even watch, no you can't eat, you ain't supposed to be here
Sign said you got a have a membership card to get inside Uh!" Hint

Five Man Electrical Band

Creedance Clearwater Revival

Bachman-Turner Overdrive

The Troggs

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Question 2 of 10

2. This was the opening song on the U.S. release of this bands fourth album in 1972. "Mother Freedom" also had a harder rock sound than other hits by this group. What band sang the lyrics shown below?

"Freedom, keep walkin'
Keep on your toes and don't stop talkin' 'bout
Freedom to get goin'
Lots to be learned and lots to be knowin' 'bout" Hint

Bread

Three Dog Night

Blood Sweat & Tears

The Grass Roots

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Question 3 of 10

3. "I Just Want to Celebrate" has been used in marketing by Ford Motor Company, and AT&T. It has been featured in several films, and the television show "Entourage." Since the original release it has been covered by different artists multiple times. But, what band first released the song that contains the following lyrics?

"Well, I can't be bothered with sorrow
And I can't be bothered with hate, no no
I'm using up the time but feeling fine
Every day" Hint

The Eagles

Chicago

Rare Earth

Crosby, Stills and Nash

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Question 4 of 10

4. The song "Green-Eyed Lady" is sometimes referred to as psychedelic rock. It has been included on many compilation albums featuring music from the early 1970s. What band recorded the song that included the following lyrics?

"Green-eyed lady, lovely lady
Strolling slowly towards the sun
Green-eyed lady, ocean lady
Soothing every raging wave that comes" Hint

The Doobie Brothers

Sugarloaf

The Steve Miller Band

The Guess Who

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Question 5 of 10

5. The song "Smoke on the Water" is based on a true story. In the March 2005 issue of "Q Magazine" this song was ranked #12 in their list of the top 100 greatest guitar tracks. What band sang the following lyrics?

"Frank Zappa and the Mothers
Were at the best place around
But some stupid with a flare gun
Burned the place to the ground" Hint

Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention

Deep Purple

Blue Oyster Cult

The Doors

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Question 6 of 10

6. "Hold Your Head Up" has been covered by Steppenwolf, Uriah Heep, and others. But, what band first recorded the song with the lyrics shown below, and claimed "Hold Your Head Up" as their biggest hit?

"And if it's bad
Don't let it get you down
You can take it" Hint

Argent

Traffic

Jefferson Airplane

The Zombies

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Question 7 of 10

7. The song "All Right Now" has been played on U.S. radio more than three million times. It has been used in television episodes of "The Sopranos", "Entourage", and the movie "American Beauty." What band sang the lyrics shown below?

"I took her home to my place
watching every move on her face
She said "Look, what's your game, baby?
Are you tryin' to put me in shame?"
I said "Slow, don't go so fast,
don't you think that love could last?" Hint

The Lovin' Spoonful

The Faces

Traffic

Free

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Question 8 of 10

8. "Radar Love" has been used in numerous television series and movies, including "Wayne's World 2", "Detroit Rock City", "The Simpsons", and "House." It is considered by many as one of the best driving songs ever recorded. It has been covered by multiple bands, including U2 and R.E.M. What band originally recorded the lyrics shown below?

"I've been drivin' all night, my hands wet on the wheel
There's a voice in my head, that drives my heel
It's my baby callin', says "I need you here"
And it's half past four and I'm shifting gear" Hint

The Who

The Yardbirds

Golden Earring

Cream

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Question 9 of 10

9. The theme of the song "I'm Your Captain (Closer to Home)" is commonly believed to be related to the Vietnam war, and it was popular with American soldiers who fought in that conflict. It was the best received song from a group that was not popular with music critics. What band recorded the lyrics shown below?

"I've been lost now, days uncounted
And it's months since I've seen home
Can you hear me, can you hear me
Or am I all alone?" Hint

AC/DC

Grand Funk Railroad

The Ramones

Emerson Lake and Palmer

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Question 10 of 10

10. "You Really Got Me" was released in 1964. The song has been recognized as one of the greatest rock songs of all time by VH1 and "Rolling Stone". It peaked at number one in the U.K., number four in Canada, and number seven in the U.S. It has been covered by many bands, maybe most famously by Van Halen. But, which band first recorded the lyrics shown below?

"Girl, you really got me goin'
You got me so I don't know what I'm doin'
Yeah, you really got me now
You got me so I can't sleep at night" Hint

The Beatles

The Rolling Stones

The Kinks

The Animals

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. "Signs" was first released as the B-side to the single, "Hello Melinda Goodbye," which generated poor sales. It became a hit after being re-released on the A-side. Which band recorded the song that included the lyrics below? "Now, hey you Mister, can't you read, you got to have a shirt and tie to get a seat You can't even watch, no you can't eat, you ain't supposed to be here Sign said you got a have a membership card to get inside Uh!"

Answer: Five Man Electrical Band

The Five Man Electrical Band was a Canadian group from Ottawa known as the Staccatos from 1963 through 1968. They changed their name in 1969 and released "Signs" in 1971. "Signs" was their biggest hit peaking at number four in Canada, number three in the U.S., and number one in Australia.

2. This was the opening song on the U.S. release of this bands fourth album in 1972. "Mother Freedom" also had a harder rock sound than other hits by this group. What band sang the lyrics shown below? "Freedom, keep walkin' Keep on your toes and don't stop talkin' 'bout Freedom to get goin' Lots to be learned and lots to be knowin' 'bout"

Answer: Bread

Bread was a soft rock band from Los Angeles active from 1969 through 1977, featuring David Gates. Their biggest hit was their first single in 1970, "Make it With You". "Mother Freedom" is from the 1972 album, "Baby I'm-a Want You". The single was a hard rock song from a band known as a soft rock group. "Mother Freedom" peaked at number 37 on the U.S. charts.

3. "I Just Want to Celebrate" has been used in marketing by Ford Motor Company, and AT&T. It has been featured in several films, and the television show "Entourage." Since the original release it has been covered by different artists multiple times. But, what band first released the song that contains the following lyrics? "Well, I can't be bothered with sorrow And I can't be bothered with hate, no no I'm using up the time but feeling fine Every day"

Answer: Rare Earth

In 1969 Rare Earth was the first all white band signed by Motown. Originally known as The Sunliners they changed their name in 1968. "I Just Want to Celebrate" was released in 1971 and included on the "One World" album. The song peaked at number seven on the U.S. charts. Rare Earth had very limited success after 1971, but released ten more studio albums between then and 2008.

4. The song "Green-Eyed Lady" is sometimes referred to as psychedelic rock. It has been included on many compilation albums featuring music from the early 1970s. What band recorded the song that included the following lyrics? "Green-eyed lady, lovely lady Strolling slowly towards the sun Green-eyed lady, ocean lady Soothing every raging wave that comes"

Answer: Sugarloaf

"Green-Eyed Lady" was included on the first, and self-titled, album released by the band Sugarloaf in 1970. The Denver based band was originally known as Chocolate Hair, but changed their name after signing their first recording contract. Sugarloaf is also the name of a mountain near Boulder, Colorado. Several versions of "Green-Eyed Lady" range in length from 6:50 to 2:58.

The song peaked at number three on the U.S. charts.

5. The song "Smoke on the Water" is based on a true story. In the March 2005 issue of "Q Magazine" this song was ranked #12 in their list of the top 100 greatest guitar tracks. What band sang the following lyrics? "Frank Zappa and the Mothers Were at the best place around But some stupid with a flare gun Burned the place to the ground"

Answer: Deep Purple

Deep Purple is an English band formed in 1968. Based on a 1972 concert at London's Rainbow Theater the band was listed by Guinness Book of World Records as the globes loudest band. Deep Purple is considered by many to be a pioneer of heavy metal. They released 19 albums between 1968 and 2013. "Smoke on the Water" appears on the 1972 album "Machine Head".

In 2004 the song was ranked number 434 by "Rolling Stone" magazine in their list of the greatest songs of all time. It peaked at number four on the U.S. charts.

The lyrics reference a fire in Montreux, Switzerland that happened while the band was there for recording.

6. "Hold Your Head Up" has been covered by Steppenwolf, Uriah Heep, and others. But, what band first recorded the song with the lyrics shown below, and claimed "Hold Your Head Up" as their biggest hit? "And if it's bad Don't let it get you down You can take it"

Answer: Argent

Argent was founded by Rod Argent, previously keyboardist with The Zombies. Joined by Zombies bassist Chris White they were active as Argent primarily from 1969 through 1976. "Hold Your Head Up" was released in 1972 and included on the album "All Together Now." The song was a top 5 hit in both the U.S. and U.K.

7. The song "All Right Now" has been played on U.S. radio more than three million times. It has been used in television episodes of "The Sopranos", "Entourage", and the movie "American Beauty." What band sang the lyrics shown below? "I took her home to my place watching every move on her face She said "Look, what's your game, baby? Are you tryin' to put me in shame?" I said "Slow, don't go so fast, don't you think that love could last?"

Answer: Free

Free was an English band active between 1969 and 1973. In the short time the group was together they played more than 700 live shows, and were recognized by fans for their exceptional concerts. Lead singer Paul Rogers and drummer Simon Kirke later played together in Bad Company. Rogers later joined the remaining members of Queen following the death of Freddie Mercury in 1991. "All Right Now" appeared on the 1970 album "Fire and Water." The song peaked at number four on the U.S. charts.

8. "Radar Love" has been used in numerous television series and movies, including "Wayne's World 2", "Detroit Rock City", "The Simpsons", and "House." It is considered by many as one of the best driving songs ever recorded. It has been covered by multiple bands, including U2 and R.E.M. What band originally recorded the lyrics shown below? "I've been drivin' all night, my hands wet on the wheel There's a voice in my head, that drives my heel It's my baby callin', says "I need you here" And it's half past four and I'm shifting gear"

Answer: Golden Earring

In 1961, when the Dutch band Golden Earring was formed in The Hague, original members George Kooymans and Rinus Gerritsen were 13 and 15 years old respectively. They were very popular in their native Netherlands, and Belgium and recorded 25 studio albums between 1965 and 2012. "Radar Love" is a 1973 international hit from the album "Mootan." The song made the charts in the U.S., U.K., Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, and Austria.

9. The theme of the song "I'm Your Captain (Closer to Home)" is commonly believed to be related to the Vietnam war, and it was popular with American soldiers who fought in that conflict. It was the best received song from a group that was not popular with music critics. What band recorded the lyrics shown below? "I've been lost now, days uncounted And it's months since I've seen home Can you hear me, can you hear me Or am I all alone?"

Answer: Grand Funk Railroad

Grand Funk Railroad was formed in 1968. The band's name was based on the Grand Trunk Western Railroad with which members were familiar from their hometown of Flint, Michigan. Grand Funk Railroad released thirteen studio albums between 1969 and 1983. "I'm Your Captain (Closer to Home)" was on the 1970 album "Closer to Home".

10. "You Really Got Me" was released in 1964. The song has been recognized as one of the greatest rock songs of all time by VH1 and "Rolling Stone". It peaked at number one in the U.K., number four in Canada, and number seven in the U.S. It has been covered by many bands, maybe most famously by Van Halen. But, which band first recorded the lyrics shown below? "Girl, you really got me goin' You got me so I don't know what I'm doin' Yeah, you really got me now You got me so I can't sleep at night"

Answer: The Kinks

The Kinks, featuring brothers Ray and Dave Davies, are an English band formed in 1964 and active for over 30 years. They were one of the earliest bands to feature a heavy metal sound and songs built around power chords. Their biggest hits include "Sunny Afternoon", and "Lola." The Kinks were inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990. "You Really Got Me" was their third single and first hit song.

It was included on their 1964 self-titled album.

Source: Author OutlookDude

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