Who Is Singing About Who? Trivia Quiz

Answer: Sue Thompson

"Norman" written by John D. Loudermilk peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100 for Sue Thompson in 1963. It did not chart in the UK.

Sue Thompson was born Eva Sue McKee in Nevada, Missouri, USA, in 1926. She had one other Billboard Top 10 hit with "Sad Movies (Make Me Cry)" in 1961. She became popular on the country music scene in the '70s and charted a number of hits with country singer Don Gibson.

Answer: Elvis Presley

"Just Tell Her Jim Said Hello" written by Jerry Leiber/Mike Stoller peaked at number 55 on the Billboard Hot 100 for Elvis Presley in 1962. It did not chart in the UK. It was the B-Side of "She's Not You" which peaked at number five on the Billboard Hot 100 and was number one for three weeks on the UK Singles Chart in 1962.

The King of Rock and Roll Elvis Aaron Presley, was born in Tupelo, Mississippi, USA, in 1935. Between 1956 and 1969 he had 18 number one hits on the Billboard Hot 100. Between 1957 and 1977 he had 17 number one hits on the UK Singles Chart. In 1986 Elvis Presley was inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame.

Answer: The Marvelettes

"Don't Mess With Bill" written by Smokey Robinson, peaked at number seven on the Billboard Hot 100 for The Marvelettes in 1966. It did not chart in the UK.

The original Marvelettes were Katherine Anderson, Juanita Cowert, Georgeanna Tillman Gordon, Gladys Horton and Wanda Young. Cowert left in 1962, Gordon left in 1965 and Horton left in 1967. The group disbanded in 1969. Their biggest hit was "Please Mr. Postman" which was number one for one week on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1961.

Answer: Dionne Warwick

"Alfie" written by Burt Bacharach/Hal David peaked at number 15 on the Billboard Hot 100 for Dionne Warwick in 1967. It did not chart in the UK.

"Alfie" was first offered to British singer Sandie Shaw who turned in down. It was then recorded by British singer Cilla Black and her version peaked at number nine on the UK singles Chart in 1966. The version used in the movie was sung by Cher, her version peaked at number 32 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1966. The movie "Alfie" starring Michael Caine, Shelley Winters, Millicent Martin and Jane Asher, premiered in New York City in August 1966. At the time there were at least eight recorded versions of the song on release.

Answer: The Kinks

"David Watts" written by Ray Davies was a track on The Kinks' 1967 album "Something Else by The Kinks". It was also the B-Side of the US and Continental Europe single "Autumn Almanac".

The Kinks were Mick Avory, Dave Davies, Ray Davies and Pete Quaife. Between 1964 and 1970 they had 13 Top 10 hits on the UK Singles Chart which included the three number one hits, "You Rally Got Me (1964), "Tired Of Waiting For You" (1965) and "Sunny Afternoon" (1966). In 1990 The Kinks were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Answer: Kenny Rogers And The First Edition

"Ruby, Don't Take Your Love To Town" written by Mel Tillis peaked at number six on the Billboard Hot 100 for Kenny Rogers And The First Edition in 1969. It peaked at numnber two on the UK Singles Chart the same year.

Kenny Rogers was born Kenneth Ray Rogers in Houston, Texas, USA, in 1938. Between 1968 and 1984 he had 21 Top 20 hits. Of those 11 were Top 10 hits that included two number one hits "Lady" (1980) and "Islands In The Stream" a duet with Dolly Parton (1983).He was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2013.

Answer: The Beatles

"Polythene Pam" was written by John Lennon but attributed to Lennon/McCartney. The song was part of a medley on the "Abbey Road" album released in 1969.

Lennon is said to have dismissed the song as a bit of crap he wrote in India, (I hate it when singers dismiss some of their songs years later, I wish they would keep it to themselves). It is sung in a strong Liverpudlian (Scouse) accent and is said to have been inspired by a Beatles fan from the Cavern Club days, named Pat Hodgett. She became known as Polythene Pat, because of her habit of eating Polythene.

Answer: The Faces

"Pool Hall Richard" written by Rod Stewart/Ronnie Wood peaked at number eight on the UK Singles Chart for The Faces in 1973. It did not chart on the Billboard Hot 100.

The Faces were formed in 1969 by the three members of The Small Faces that were left after lead singer/guitarist Steve Marriott left to form Humble Pie. Kenney Jones (drums, percussion), Ronnie Lane (bass guitar/vocals) and Ian McLagan (keyboards), were joined by Rod Stewart (lead vocals) and Ronnie Wood (guitar). Although Bass player Ronnie Lane appears on the picture sleeve of the record he left the group before the song was recorded.

Answer: The Beach Boys

"Lady Lynda" written by Alan Jardine/Ron Altbach did not chart on the Billboard Hot 100. It peaked at number six for The Beach Boys on the UK Singles Chart in 1979.

"Lady Lynda" was a track on The Beach Boys' 1979 album "L. A. (Light Album)". The melody is based on "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring" by Johann Sebastian Bach, 1685-1750. The "L. A. (Light Album)" recieved some bad reviews and this was reflected in it's chart position. It peaked at number 100 on the Billboard Album Chart and at number 32 on the UK Album Chart.

Answer: Laura Branigan

"Gloria" written by Umberto Tozzi/Giancarlo Bigazzi peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 for Laura Branigan in 1982. It peaked at number six on the UK Singles Chart the same year.

Laura Branigan reached the Top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 three times in the '80s and "Gloria" spent 36 weeks on the chart. At the time this was a record for a female singer. She had two Top 10 hits on the UK Singles Chart during the same period. She contributed songs to the soundtracks of "Flashdance" (1983) and "Ghost Busters" (1984). She went into semi-retirement at the end of the '80s.