The word "Day" in song titles Trivia Quiz

Answer: The Mamas & The Papas

"Monday, Monday" was the only number one hit on the US Billboard Hot 100 for The Mamas & the Papas. The 1966 song was written by John Phillips (known as Papa John in the group) and the instrumental background was by The Wrecking Crew. The song peaked at number one for three weeks in May, 1966.

Answer: The Rolling Stones

"Ruby Tuesday" was released by The Rolling Stones in 1967 and peaked at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 in March 1967 for one week. It reached number three in the UK. The song was written by Keith Richards and Mick Jagger and is about an old girl-friend of Richards from the 1960s.

Answer: Lisa Loeb

"Waiting for Wednesday" was written by the American singer and songwriter Lisa Loeb. It was released in 1966 and reached number 83 on the US Billboard Hot 100. It is the highest peaking song with Wednesday in the title. The song is about a girl waiting for Wednesday when she gets the results if she is pregnant.

Answer: David Bowie

"Thursday's Child" was written by David Bowie and Reeves Gabrels. It was a single on the album "Hours" in 1999. The inspiration was from the autobiography of Eartha Kitt, being of the same name, "Thursday's Child". The single reached number sixteen on the UK Singles Chart.

Answer: Easybeats

The Easybeats were an Australian rock band. They were Australia's answer to The Beatles. The song was released in 1966 and peaked at number 16 on the US Billboard Hot 100 in May 1967. The song was written by band members George Young and Harry Vanda. The original Easybeats were active from 1964-1969 and they reformed in 1986 to the present.

Answer: Frank Sinatra

"Saturday Night (Is The Loneliest Night Of The Week)" was written in 1944 and has been recorded by many artists including Rosemary Clooney and Barry Manilow. However, it is best remembered as the version by Frank Sinatra released in 1945.

Answer: U2

"Sunday Bloody Sunday" is a song by the Irish rock group U2. The song is based on the troubles in Northern Ireland when British troops shot and killed innocent bystanders in Derry in January 1972. The single was their opening track to their 1983 album "War".

Answer: The Beatles

"Eight Days a Week" was based on an idea from Paul McCartney but he collaborated with John Lennon. The title is credited to the chauffeur who when driving McCartney was asked "how've you been". The reply was "oh! working hard, working eight days a week". The single peaked at number one for two weeks in March 1965 on the US Billboard Hot 100.

Answer: Buddy Holly

"That'll Be the Day" was written by Buddy Holly and Jerry Allison in 1956. Buddy Holly re-recorded it in 1957 with The Crickets. It achieved world wide success and was the first recorded song by The Quarrymen who evolved into The Beatles.

Answer: The Chiffons

The American girl group The Chiffons reached the top five on the US Billboard Hot 100 in 1963 with the song. The song was written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King. In 1980 Carole King also recorded the song which reached number twelve on the US Charts.