The Sixties Trivia Quiz

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. While the world was going crazy for Beatlemania, Bonnie Jo Mason recorded a song that told of her love for a member of "The Fab Four". What is the title of the song?

Answer: Ringo, I Love You

In 1964, Cher (AKA Bonnie Jo Mason) released "Ringo, I Love You" as her first solo single. Since then, Cher has achieved the distinction of being the only solo female artist to have Top Ten hits in the 1960s, 70s, 80s, 90s and 2000s.

2. Who Am I?: This singer/songwriter auditioned unsuccessfully to become a member of The Monkees. He wrote the song "Cuddly Toy", which The Monkees covered on their '67 album "Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones Ltd".

Answer: Harry Nilsson

Grammy award-winning singer/songwriter Harry Nilsson achieved considerable fame and fortune without conventional touring. His songs have been recorded by many artists including The Yardbirds, John Farnham, Glen Campbell and Jimmy Buffett.

3. This all-purpose group of musicians might have done a Beach Boys track in the morning, a Sinatra session in the afternoon, then worked with Elvis or The Captain & Tenille in the evening. Members included Joe Osborn, Tommy Tedesco, Hal Blaine, Leon Russell, Larry Knetchel and Glenn Campbell. What was the name of the group?

Answer: The Wrecking Crew

An informal group with many members, The Wrecking Crew were a talented and accomplished group of versatile studio musicians. Their job was to make good music sound better. They backed countless popular singers and are the most recorded group of studio musicians in music history.

4. This absolutely SMASHING band included a whimsically mad drummer, a windmilling guitarist, an ox of a bassist and a regularly shirtless singer. They played at Woodstock in 1969. To which band am I referring?

Answer: The Who

Initially formed as The Detours, The Who became one of the great rock bands of the 60s and 70s. They were pioneers of the rock opera, and notorious for smashing their musical instruments at the end of their live shows. Their music spawned many tribute bands and survived generations of musical change.

5. Which Rolling Stones song includes the lyrics "the squirmin' dog who's just had her day"?

Answer: Under My Thumb

"Under My Thumb" is a song written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, which made its debut album appearance on "Aftermath" in 1966. The Stones have celebrated their 50th anniversary and their longevity is largely a result of their versatility. Regardless of your musical tastes, it's more than likely you will find a Stones track that you enjoy!

6. Read the following clues carefully, then decide which singer/composer/musician is the common link: The Hellions, "Dealer", "Love Hurts", "Oh How We Danced", "Light Up or Leave Me Alone", "Open Your Heart", "One Man Mission", "This is Reggae Music".

Answer: Jim Capaldi

Jim Capaldi's musical career spanned over four decades. He was a talented songwriter, lyricist, musician and vocalist. Breaking ground as drummer for The Hellions, Capaldi's career soared when he co-founded Traffic and wrote most of the tracks on the band's ten albums.

His solo career was bolstered when his cover version of "Love Hurts" gave him worldwide chart success. Capaldi drummed with many celebrated performers including George Harrison, Eric Clapton and Jimi Hendrix. He was also a noted environmental and human rights activist.

7. Which iconic singer/songwriter asked us to remember him to the "Girl From the North Country"?

Answer: Bob Dylan

Bob Dylan wrote "Girl From the North Country" in the early 60s. It was released on his second and ninth studio albums, the latter as a duet with Johnny Cash. The song has since been covered by such music greats as Joe Cocker, Rod Stewart, Joni Mitchell, Robert Plant and Sting. Bob Dylan: musical legend, folk phenomenon, storyteller extraordinaire....need we say more?

8. What Beatles tune incorporated George Martin on piano and a girl named McGill who everyone knew as Nancy? It was the last Beatles song to feature John Lennon's harmonica playing.

Answer: Rocky Raccoon

"Rocky Raccoon" is a folk rock ballad from the 1968 album "The Beatles". Commonly known as "The White Album", the two-record set received universal acclaim and has sold over 30 million copies worldwide. The Beatles became the best-selling band in music history.

They revolutionized the way music was made and recorded. Their phenomenal influence on popular culture is immeasurable and perpetual. Beatles music changed everything, forever.

9. Emerging in the mid-60s and reaching its peak between '67-'69, its appearance spawned progressive rock, synth rock and trance music. It featured exotic instruments, surreal lyrics, complex studio effects and distinctive keyboard sounds. What was this style of music called?

Answer: Psychedelic

Psychedelic music is associated with the 1960s mind-altering counterculture. Many bands influenced the development of psychedelic music including The Beatles, The Byrds, Jefferson Airplane and The Yardbirds. Film projection, light shows and eccentric, spontaneous music became accepted. Psychedelica became mainstream, culminating in 1969 with the Woodstock festival.

10. Read the following clues carefully, then decide which singer/composer/musician is the common link: CBE, "Afternoon Tea", Chrissie Hynde, "You Really Got Me", "Little Miss Queen of Darkness", Cherry Cola, "Return to Waterloo".

Answer: Ray Davies

Since forming The Kinks with his brother, Dave, in the early '60s, Ray Davies has been lauded as one of England's best songwriters. His observational approach to songwriting has generated many successful singles and LPs, including chart hits for The Pretty Things, Herman's Hermits, Van Halen and The Pretenders. Davies has also produced and directed several television and theatre shows.

In 2004 he was named a Commander of the Order of the British Empire by Queen Elizabeth II, and performed his hit song "Waterloo Sunset" during the closing ceremony of the 2012 London Olympic Games.

Source: Author annmarie51

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