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The Classic Rock Jukebox #9 Trivia Quiz

I only put the best rock and roll songs on my jukebox. These classics are bound to bring back memories, but the questions still might stump you. (Background knowledge required for some questions.)

A multiple-choice quiz by 25or6to4. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
25or6to4

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
340,975

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
1813

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 172 (10/10), ladyp1214 (9/10), lehasa (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which of the following songs was a hit for The Mamas and the Papas in 1966? Hint

Happy Together

I'm A Believer

Wouldn't It Be Nice

I Saw Her Again

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which group had a Billboard Hot 100 number 1 hit in 1965 with "Hang On Sloopy"? Hint

Paul Revere and the Raiders

The McCoys

The Turtles

Question Mark and the Mysterians

3. Name the one word title of The Dave Clark Five hit with the following verse:

"It's wrong to say I don't think of you
'Cause when you say these things
You know it makes me blue
Give me one kiss and I'll be happy
Just, just to be with you
Give me, give me, a chance to be near you
Because, because I love you"

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 4 of 10

4. Name the Paul Revere and the Raiders song with the following first verse:

"Girl, you thought you found the answer on that magic carpet ride last night
But when you wake up in the mornin' the world still gets you uptight
Well, there's nothin' that you ain't tried
To fill the emptiness inside."
But when you come back down, girl
Still ain't feelin' right" Hint

Hungry

Midnight Ride

Kicks

Just Like Us

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was the anti-war protest song released by Barry McGuire in 1965? Hint

Ballad of the Green Berets

Unknown Soldier

Gimme Shelter

Eve of Destruction

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Question 6 of 10

6. What did Gary Lewis and the Playboys ask us to buy?

Answer: (Two Words, Think Shiny)

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Question 7 of 10

7. Name this 1961 Dion hit from its first verse:

"Here's my story, sad but true
It's about a girl that I once knew
She took my love then ran around
With every single guy in town" Hint

Ruby Baby

A Teenager in Love

Runaround Sue

The Wanderer

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Question 8 of 10

8. In the movie "Star Trek: First Contact", which Steppenwolf song did Zefram Cochrane play during the Phoenix's first flight? Hint

Magic Carpet Ride

Hey Lawdy Mama

Born To Be Wild

Sookie Sookie

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Question 9 of 10

9. For which James Bond movie did Paul McCartney and Wings have a hit with the title song? Hint

A View to a Kill

Live and Let Die

The Living Daylights

For Your Eyes Only

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which group had a number 1 Billboard Hot 100 hit with "Incense and Peppermints" in 1967? Hint

Tommy James and the Shondells

Strawberry Alarm Clock

The Dave Clark Five

The Spencer Davis Group

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of the following songs was a hit for The Mamas and the Papas in 1966?

Answer: I Saw Her Again

Also known as "I Saw Her Again Last Night", the song was written about a brief affair that Michelle Phillips, (wife of John Phillips), had with group member Denny Doherty.

2. Which group had a Billboard Hot 100 number 1 hit in 1965 with "Hang On Sloopy"?

Answer: The McCoys

In 1965, Ohio State University began playing the song at the beginning of the 4th quarter of home football games. After years of fan acceptance, it was made the official state rock song in 1985.

3. Name the one word title of The Dave Clark Five hit with the following verse: "It's wrong to say I don't think of you 'Cause when you say these things You know it makes me blue Give me one kiss and I'll be happy Just, just to be with you Give me, give me, a chance to be near you Because, because I love you"

Answer: Because

"Because" was a romantic ballad, which contrasted with the group's usual hard hitting, up tempo style. This led to the song being released as the B-side on the single "Can't You See That She's Mine", in the U.K. When it gained popularity, it was released as the A-side in the U.S.

4. Name the Paul Revere and the Raiders song with the following first verse: "Girl, you thought you found the answer on that magic carpet ride last night But when you wake up in the mornin' the world still gets you uptight Well, there's nothin' that you ain't tried To fill the emptiness inside." But when you come back down, girl Still ain't feelin' right"

Answer: Kicks

Released in 1966, "Kicks" was written for The Animals, but lead singer Eric Burdon passed on it. Even with it's anti-drug message, it became a hit.

(Chorus)
"Kicks just keep gettin' harder to find
And all your kicks ain't bringin' you peace of mind
Before you find out it's too late, girl
You better get straight."

5. What was the anti-war protest song released by Barry McGuire in 1965?

Answer: Eve of Destruction

The first recording of the song was done as a rough version, with plans to do a more polished mix, but it was leaked to a radio station and became a hit.

"Unknown Soldier" was done by The Doors (1968).
"Gimme Shelter" was done by The Rolling Stones (1969).
"Ballad of the Green Berets" was done by Barry Sadler (1966).

6. What did Gary Lewis and the Playboys ask us to buy?

Answer: diamond ring

None of the band played their instruments on the original recording.

"Who wants to bu-u-uy this diamond ri-i-i-ing?
She took it off her finger, now it doesn't mean a thi-i-i-ng
This diamond ring doesn't shine for me anymore
And this diamond ring doesn't mean what it meant before
So if you've got someone whose love is tru-u-ue
Let it shine for yo-ou-ou"

7. Name this 1961 Dion hit from its first verse: "Here's my story, sad but true It's about a girl that I once knew She took my love then ran around With every single guy in town"

Answer: Runaround Sue

The original recording of the song was backed up by The Del Satins, not The Belmonts.

8. In the movie "Star Trek: First Contact", which Steppenwolf song did Zefram Cochrane play during the Phoenix's first flight?

Answer: Magic Carpet Ride

The song has been used in many other films including "Apollo 13", "Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me", "Reservoir Dogs" and "Friends with Benefits".

9. For which James Bond movie did Paul McCartney and Wings have a hit with the title song?

Answer: Live and Let Die

The song was one of the most successful singles for the group, reaching number 2 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 7 on the UK Singles Chart. It saw the collaboration between Paul McCartney and long time "Beatles" producer George Martin.

"A View to a Kill" was done by Duran Duran
"The Living Daylights" was done by A-ha
"For Your Eyes Only" was done by Sheena Easton

10. Which group had a number 1 Billboard Hot 100 hit with "Incense and Peppermints" in 1967?

Answer: Strawberry Alarm Clock

While recording the song, the band members agreed that they didn't care for the lyrics. Greg Munford, a friend of the band was allowed to do the lead vocals while the band provided back up vocals.

"Good sense, innocence, cripplin' mankind
Dead kings, many things I can't define
Occasions, persuasions clutter your mind
Incense and peppermints, the color of time.

Who cares what games we choose?
Little to win, but nothing to lose."

Source: Author 25or6to4

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