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The Night Was Black Trivia Quiz

Many "oldies" songs have "night" or "black" in their titles. This quiz will test your knowledge of them. [All chart numbers refer to "The Billboard Book of Top Forty Hits," compiled by Joel Whitburn.]

A multiple-choice quiz by lowtechmaster. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
lowtechmaster

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
375,924

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
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Question 1 of 10

1. Which vocalist had the hit song "The Night Has a Thousand Eyes"? Hint

Bobby Darin

Bobby Vinton

Bobby Rydell

Bobby Vee

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which two vocalists had hits with "Black Denim Trousers"? Hint

Joe Bennett and Bill Haley

Joe Bennett and Cheers

Cheers and Vaughn Monroe

Joe Bennett and Vaughn Monroe

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Question 3 of 10

3. "The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia" was a Number One hit for Ray Charles.

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which group had the hit "Black is Black"? Hint

Los Indios

Los Lobos

Los Bravos

Los Indios Tabajaras

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Question 5 of 10

5. The Bee Gees had a Number One hit on the US Billboard Hot 100 in 1978 with "Night Fever."

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which group had a Number One hit with "Black & White"? Hint

Taste of Honey

Led Zeppelin

Three Dog Night

Steely Dan

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Question 7 of 10

7. "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down" was a Number One hit on the US Billboard Hot 100 for Joan Baez. (Be very careful.)

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. "Black Cat" was a Number One hit for which artist? Hint

La Toya Jackson

Michael Jackson

Janet Jackson

Tito Jackson

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Question 9 of 10

9. Paper Lace had a Number One hit in 1974. Which city belongs with "The Night ______ Died?" Hint

New York

Boston

Miami

Chicago

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Question 10 of 10

10. "Black Magic Woman" charted at Number One on the US Billboard Hot 100 for Santana.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which vocalist had the hit song "The Night Has a Thousand Eyes"?

Answer: Bobby Vee

The song peaked at Number Three in 1963. Bobby Vee's top hits were "Take Good Care of My Baby" (Number One in 1961) and "Run to Him" (Number Two in 1961). Born Robert Veline, he formed a group called The Shadows in Fargo, North Dakota in 1959. After the tragic plane crash that took the lives of Buddy Holly, Richie Valens, and J.P. Richardson (Big Bopper), The Shadows filled in for Buddy Holly at his next scheduled show in Fargo.

2. Which two vocalists had hits with "Black Denim Trousers"?

Answer: Cheers and Vaughn Monroe

In 1955, the Cheers version charted at Number Six and Monroe's at Number 38. For the Cheers, it was a "one hit wonder." Vaughn Monroe was a Big Band singer and band leader. This was his attempt to move into the era of rock and roll.

3. "The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia" was a Number One hit for Ray Charles.

Answer: False

In 1973, it was a hit for Vicki Lawrence (a "one hit wonder" for the actress in Carol Burnett's show and "Mama's Family"). Ray Charles had a top hit with "Georgia on My Mind" (Number One in 1960).

4. Which group had the hit "Black is Black"?

Answer: Los Bravos

This song, a "one hit wonder," reached Number Four in 1966. Los Indios Tabajaras had its own "one hit wonder" with "Maria Elena" (Number Six in 1963). Los Lobos biggest hit (Number One in 1987) was a cover of "La Bamba." Los Indios does not exist.

5. The Bee Gees had a Number One hit on the US Billboard Hot 100 in 1978 with "Night Fever."

Answer: True

The Bee Gees had more than 25 top forty hits between 1967 and 1989, including eight more Number One chart toppers ("How Can You mend a Broken Heart," "Jive Talkin'," "You Should Be Dancing," "Stayin' Alive," "Too Much Heaven," "Tragedy," and "Love You Inside Out").

6. Which group had a Number One hit with "Black & White"?

Answer: Three Dog Night

Three Dog Night had over twenty Top 40 hits between 1969 and 1975. Their other Number One hits were "Mama Told Me" (1970), and "Joy to the World" (1971).

7. "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down" was a Number One hit on the US Billboard Hot 100 for Joan Baez. (Be very careful.)

Answer: False

In 1971, believe it or not, this great song made it only to Number Three! Her only other top 40 hit was "Diamonds and Rust" that charted at Number 35 in 1975.

8. "Black Cat" was a Number One hit for which artist?

Answer: Janet Jackson

This charted at Number One in 1990. Her other Number One hits were "When I Think of You" (1986), "Miss You Much" (1989), "Escapade" (1990), and "Love Will Never Do" (1990).

9. Paper Lace had a Number One hit in 1974. Which city belongs with "The Night ______ Died?"

Answer: Chicago

For Paper Lace, this song was a "one hit wonder."

10. "Black Magic Woman" charted at Number One on the US Billboard Hot 100 for Santana.

Answer: False

Santana had ten Top 40 hits. "Black Magic Woman" charted at Number Four in 1970. Their only other Top Ten hit was "Evil Ways" (Number Nine in 1970).

Source: Author lowtechmaster

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