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The Rockers Favorite Remakes/Covers Quiz

Rock the Clock's members enjoy a wide range of music. This quiz illustrates some of our favorite songs that are covers and remakes.

A multiple-choice quiz by Team Rock the Clock. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
redwaldo

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
372,549

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. The Beatles are among the most covered artists in the history of music. One of redwaldo's favorite Beatles covers is a song by Joe Cocker that went to number one on the UK charts in 1968. Originally released on the "Sgt. Pepper's" album, can you name this song? Hint

With A Little Help from My Friends

Something

I'll Cry Instead

She Came In Through the Bathroom Window

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Question 2 of 10

2. Not many singers attempt to cover an Elvis Presley song but one inexpensive band gave CmdrK a treat by doing a new and well-received rendition of "Don't Be Cruel"; who was it?
Hint

Cheap Trick

Dream Academy

Roxette

Van Halen

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Question 3 of 10

3. Richie Haven's 1971 'soulful' version of this Beatles song, written by George Harrison and originally released on 'Abbey Road' in 1969, is a favorite of trialballoons. What is the name of this ballad? Hint

Maxwell's Silver Hammer

Freedom

Come Together

Here Comes The Sun

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Question 4 of 10

4. My name is Ted_Striker and I was not alive in the 1950s. As I have studied music history, I understand that many African American artists recorded songs and white musicians remade the songs. This was a sign of the times in America. Such is the case with "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On". Big Maybelle first recorded the song in March of 1955. What rock and roll pioneer remade the song in 1957 and his version became a hit record?
Hint

Jerry Lee Lewis

Buddy Holly

Bobby Darin

Duane Eddy

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Question 5 of 10

5. The classic song "Hey Joe" is one of wyambezi's favorites and a favorite of many artists who have covered it since its 1965 release. Who had the first commercial release of "Hey Joe"? Hint

Bob Dylan

The Jimi Hendrix Experience

The Standells

The Leaves

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Question 6 of 10

6. One of elvislennon's favorite songs is "The Man Who Sold the World", a song written and originally released by David Bowie as the title track of his third album in 1971. Which UK female singer released her version of the song as a single in 1974? Hint

Sandie Shaw

Cilla Black

Lulu

Dusty Springfield

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Question 7 of 10

7. In 1974 folk rock singer Harry Chapin had a number one song, "Cat's in the Cradle", a song about a boy who wanted to be just like his dad. Which hard rocking American band, one of psb1969's favorites, covered this song, taking it to number six on the Billboard charts in 1992?
Hint

Red Hot Chilli Peppers

Mudhoney

Ugly Kid Joe

Soundgarden

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Question 8 of 10

8. Originally recorded by The Olympics, one of srt1 favorite cover songs by The Young Rascals went to number one in the USA in 1966. Can you name this 'love' song? Hint

Good Lovin'

I Do

Stay

Land of 1000 Dances

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Question 9 of 10

9. Lesley 153 remembers "Twist and Shout" being a hit in 1962 for the Isley Brothers, and again in 1963 for the Beatles, but not the original version. Can you say who sang it first? Hint

The Top Notes

The Overtones

The Undertones

The Hi-Lites

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Question 10 of 10

10. "Such Great Heights" was originally released by The Postal Service in 2003 and has already been covered by many different artists. Which one of kufan888's favorite folk rock artists covered this song for the movie "Garden State" in 2004? Hint

Iron and Wine

Mumford and Son

The Decemberists

Fleet Foxes

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: With A Little Help from My Friends

This 'soulful' version of "With A Little Help from My Friends" facilitated Joe Cocker's career. He recorded versions of all The Beatles songs mentioned above.

Cocker was born in Sheffield England and went on to have a long and successful career as a singer. He passed away from lung cancer in December 2014, aged 70.

2. Not many singers attempt to cover an Elvis Presley song but one inexpensive band gave CmdrK a treat by doing a new and well-received rendition of "Don't Be Cruel"; who was it?

Answer: Cheap Trick

Elvis had over two dozen songs released in 1956 and "Don't Be Cruel" was the biggest seller. Cheap Trick released their version in 1988; it reached number four on the "Billboard Hot 100" that year.

Answer: Here Comes The Sun

Havens had his biggest commercial success with his remake of 'Here Comes The Sun' reaching number sixteen on the Billboard Top 100 in 1971.

John Lennon was not involved in the recording of the original version of the song due to an automobile accident.

Answer: Jerry Lee Lewis

Jerry Lee Lewis's version reached number one on the Billboard R&B chart and number three on the Billboard pop chart. His fierce piano playing really set Lewis's version apart from Big Maybelle's recording. In 2005, the Library of Congress selected Lewis's recording for permanent preservation in the National Recording Registry.

5. The classic song "Hey Joe" is one of wyambezi's favorites and a favorite of many artists who have covered it since its 1965 release. Who had the first commercial release of "Hey Joe"?

Answer: The Leaves

Although the song's authorship has been debated in the past, few would question that Jimi Hendrix has the most well-known version which reached number six in the U.K. The Leaves, a California garage band, were introduced to "Hey Joe" by The Byrds, specifically David Crosby, and released three versions in six months between 1965-66.

At least a dozen acts recorded the song in 1966, including Jimi Hendrix.

Answer: Lulu

Lulu's version reached number five on the UK singles chart. The song has been covered by numerous artists, perhaps most famously by Nirvana on their "MTV Unplugged in New York" album in 1994. It reached number 39 on the Billboard singles chart.

Answer: Ugly Kid Joe

Ugly Kid Joe's version of "Cat's in the Cradle" was released as a single from their "America's Most Wanted" album in 1992.

8. Originally recorded by The Olympics, one of srt1 favorite cover songs by The Young Rascals went to number one in the USA in 1966. Can you name this 'love' song?

Answer: Good Lovin'

"Good Lovin'", written by Rudy Clark and Arthur Risnick, was recorded by The Olympics but only reached number 81 on the US charts. The cover version by The Young Rascals went to the top of the US hit parade in 1966.

9. Lesley 153 remembers "Twist and Shout" being a hit in 1962 for the Isley Brothers, and again in 1963 for the Beatles, but not the original version. Can you say who sang it first?

Answer: The Top Notes

The original version by the Top Notes was produced by Phil Spector and released in 1961. The songwriter, Burt Berns, disliked it so much that he gave it to the Isley Brothers, and produced their version. George Martin produced the Beatles' version, which was a hit in Britain in 1963 and America in 1964.

It's been widely covered by other performers, from Brian Poole and the Tremeloes to Alvin and the Chipmunks.

Answer: Iron and Wine

"Garden State" was a feel good comedy released in 2004 starring Zach Braff, Peter Sarsgaard and Natalie Portman. Iron and Wine's (Stage name for Samuel Beam) cover of "Such Great Heights" for the movie, garnered well deserved recognition and was released as a b-side for the original Postal Service single.

Some of Iron and Wine's songs include the "Trapeze Swinger" and "Naked as we Came".

Source: Author redwaldo

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