MUSIC QUIZ NO.5

[magpie in the 80's]

Q1. The song is "The Loco-Motion" by Little Eva. Which statement about Little Eva is TRUE?
A) Little Eva was a baby sitter for Carole King and Gerry Goffin.
B) Little Eva performed as a member of The Supremes from 1963-1965.
C) Little Eva was born in Chicago.
D) Little Eva's middle name was Athena.

Q2. The song "Spanish Harlem" by Ben E. King. Which statement is TRUE about the song?
A) The song was written by the songwriting team of Carole King and Gerry Goffin.
B) The song was written by Marvin Gaye.
C) The song was written by the musical power team of Phil Spector and Jerry Leiber.
D) The song was written by Ben E. King while still a member of The Drifters.

Q3. The song "That Lady (Part 1 and 2)" was recorded by The Isley Brothers in 1973. Which statement below is FALSE concerning the group?
A) The group was formed in New York in 1954.
B) The song "It's Your Thing", a hit song for The Isley Brothers, won the 1969 Grammy award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group.
C) The group's original line-up included the brothers Ronald, Rudolph, Vernon and O'Kelly.
D) Vernon Isley died as a result of a bicycle accident in 1955.

Q4. "Candle in the Wind", the emotional ballad by Elton John was released in 1973 as a tribute to the late Marilyn Monroe. Which of the following statements is FALSE concerning the song?
A) The song was re-released in 1997 as a tribute to the passing of Princess Diana.
B) The song was originally released on the album "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road".
C) The song won the 1973 Grammy award for Best Male Pop Performance.
D) The song was not originally released in the US because of the success of the song "Bennie and the Jets".

Q5. Dr. Dre and Tupac Shakur collaborated on the song "California Love". Which statement is TRUE about the song?
A) Joe Cocker received a song writing credit on this song.
B) The song was featured in the movie "You Got Served".
C) Roger Troutman, of The Gap Band, performed vocals on this song.
D) The song was used by the US Army in a recruitment advertisement.

Q6. Ritchie Valen's hit, "La Bamba", was released shortly after his death in an airplane crash that also took the lives of Buddy Holly and The Big Bopper. Which statement regarding the song is TRUE?
A) The song was released as the B-side to the hit single "Donna".
B) The song was performed by the Latin Playboys in the movie "La Bamba".
C) The song featured both Spanish and English lyrics.
D) The song was released on Valens' 20th birthday.

Q7. The song is "Piece of My Heart". Which statement is FALSE concerning the tune?
A) The song was originally performed by Aretha Franklin.
B) The song reached number 12 on the US Billboard Pop Singles chart.
C) The song was released by Big Brother and the Holding Company, featuring Janis Joplin on vocals.
d) Country artist Faith Hill recorded a cover version of this song.

Q8. The quirky song "Jim Dandy" was a top 20 hit single in 1956. Which statement in TRUE about the song?
A) The song was made popular by singer Laverne Baker.
B) The song was made popular by singer Ruth Brown.
C) The song was made popular by singer Etta James.
D) The song was made popular by singer Big Maybelle.

Q9. The number one single "Runaround Sue" was released by Dion in 1961. Which statement is TRUE concerning Dion?
A) Dion was born Dion Viccio in southside Chicago.
B) Dion was born Dion Giuesspi in Philadelphia.
C) Dion was born Dion Specchio in Los Angeles.
D) Dion was born Dion DiMucci in The Bronx.

Q10. Jimmy Cliff makes his mark with the song "The Harder They Come". Which statement below is FALSE concerning the song?
A) The album that the song was released on cracked the US Billboard Top 200 Pop Albums chart.
B) The song was featured on the soundtrack to the movie "The Harder They Come".
C) This was the first reggae song to ever reach number one on the US Billboard charts.
D) The song was released in 1975 on the Mango record label.

Q11. The song is the Who's "Baba O'Riley". Which statement about the song is TRUE?
A) The song's title was inspired by two people close to Pete Townshend.
B) The song's title was inspired by a nickname given to Keith Moon by his grandmother.
C) The song's title was inspired by a popular English folk dance.
D) The song's title was inspired by the name of a popular night club in New York.

Q12. The Supreme's classic song "You Keep Me Hangin' On". Which statement about the song is TRUE?
A) The psychedelic band Vanilla Fudge had a radio hit with a cover of the song.
B) The psychedelic band Blue Cheer had a radio hit with a cover of the song.
C) The psychedelic band Iron Butterfly had a radio hit with a cover of the song.
D) The psychedelic band Captain Beefheart had a radio hit with a cover of the song.

Q13. "Maybe I'm Amazed" was released by Paul McCartney on his first solo album after the break-up of The Beatles, simply titled "McCartney". Which statement regarding the album or song is FALSE?
A) The live release of this song with Wings had better commercial success than the original album release.
B) Because of the demise of The Beatles, McCartney recorded most of this album alone, secluded in his home studio.
C) In an attempt to make a clean split from The Beatles, McCartney switched record labels and released this album on Warner Bros.
D) McCartney's late wife, Linda, assisted on this album performing harmonies and backing vocals.

Q14. Michael Jackson's song "Beat It". Which statement about the song is TRUE?
A) Gary Hoey makes a guest appearance on this song providing the guitar solo.
B) Ronnie Montrose makes a guest appearance on this song providing the guitar solo.
C) Eddie Van Halen makes a guest appearance on this song providing the guitar solo.
D) Joe Perry makes a guest appearance on this song providing the guitar solo.

Q15. The song "Walk This Way" was a huge success for the original bad boys of Boston, Aerosmith. Which statement about the song is FALSE?
A) Joe Perry used the talk-box on this song, marking the first time the device was used on a hit song.
B) The song was inspired by the Mel Brooks classic "Blazing Saddles".
C) This song was given a second life when the band teamed up with the rap group Run DMC and made a video.
D) This song was featured in an episode of "The Simpsons".

Q16. The Velvet Underground's song "Sweet Jane". Which is the TRUE statement concerning this song?
A) The song appeared on the band's album titled "White Light/White Heat".
B) The song appeared on the band's album titled "Loaded".
C) The song appeared on the band's album titled "The Velvet Underground".
D) The song appeared on the band's album titled "The Velvet Underground & Nico".

Q17. The Rolling Stones with their country influenced song, "Wild Horses". Which statement is FALSE concerning the song?
A) Keith Richards wrote this song to his newborn son, Marlon.
B) Before the Rolling Stones released the song on an album, Gram Parsons and The Flying Burrito Brothers released it on an album of their own.
C) The song appeared on the classic album "Sticky Fingers".
D) The song was recorded in the same studio that Led Zepellin recorded their debut album in.

Q18. "Spirit in the Sky" was one of the classic psychedelic hits of the era. Norman Greenbaum was the responsible party for this song. The song was released in February of 1970. Which statement is FALSE regarding Mr. Greenbaum?
A) Norman Greenbaum once fronted a jug band named Dr. West's Medicine Show and Junk Band.
B) Greenbaums' only top ten single on the US Billboard Pop SIngles chart was "Spirit in the Sky".
C) American Express once used a Norman Greenbaum song for a televised commercial, yet would not authorize him them use of a credit card.
D) Norman Greenbaum turned his back entirely on music in 1977 and became one of the most successful stock brokers of all time.

Q19. The very gifted songwriter Bob Dylan with his song "Subterranean Homesick Blues". Which statement is FALSE about this song?
A) Johnny's in the basement mixing up the medicine.
B) The girl with the large hair, on a dare, rides a wheel, a big ordeal.
C) Maggie comes fleet foot, face full of black soot.
D) The man in the coon-skin cap, in the big pen, wants eleven dollar bills.

Q20. One of the better songs by Bonnie Raitt is "I Can't Make You Love Me". The song was co-written by Mike Reid. Of the statements listed, which one is true regarding Bonnie's co-author of this song?
A) Mike Reid was once a football player with the Tennessee Titans.
B) Mike Reid was once a football player with the Dallas Cowboys.
C) Mike Reid was once a football player with the Cincinnati Bengals.
D) Mike Reid was once a football player with the New Orleans Saints.

Q21. The song "We Will Rock You" is one of the most loved Queen songs by fans worldwide. Which statement below is TRUE concerning the song?
A) The song was never intended to be released as a single, the song came as a prank between Queen and The Rolling Stones.
B) This song was written as a tribute to the Manchester United Football League, Freddie Mercury's favorite team.
C) Queen copied this song from the Notre Dame marching band and was sued by the university.
D) When Queen was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the remaining members of the band palyed this song at their induction ceremony.

Q22. Once upon a time, a band named Earth, Wind and Fire ruled the R&B world with their tune "That's the Way of the World". Which sentence regarding the formation of the band is TRUE?
A) The band was formed in Philadelphia in 1974.
B) The band was formed in Chicago in 1969.
C) The band was formed in New York City in 1972.
D) The band was formed in Los Angeles in 1970.

Q23. The Doors released the song "The End" in March of 1967 on Elektra. Which statement is TRUE concerning the use of The Doors version of this song in a popular American war movie?
A) Michael Cimino used the song in his small town reflection of the war in "The Deer Hunter".
B) Francis Ford Coppola used the song in his Vietnam epic "Apocalypse Now".
C) Robert Zemeckis used the song in his feel good feature "Forrest Gump".
D) Oliver Stone used the song in his emotional saga "Platoon".

Q24. The song is "For Your Precious Love". Which statement is TRUE concerning the recording artist of this song?
A) The song was released by Smokey Robinson and the Miracles in 1961.
B) The song was released by Jerry Butler and the Impressions in June of 1958.
C) The song was released by The Temptations in 1965.
D) The song was released by The Van Dykes in 1959.

Q25. "Get Up (I Feel Like a) Sex Machine" was a huge success for the Godfather of Soul, James Brown, in 1970. Which statement is TRUE concerning the musicians performing on this tune?
A) Miles Davis provided trumpet duties on this song.
B) Stanley Clarke provided bass guitar duties on this song.
C) Lenny White provided percussion duties on this song.
D) William and Phelps Collins (aka Bootsy and Catfish Collins) provided bass and guitar duties on this song

[JAS]

Glutton for punishment so I'll try another music one

Q4 A...he performed it at her funeral

Regards
JAS

[magpie in the 80's]

Glutton for punishment so I'll try another music one

Q4 A...he performed it at her funeral

Regards
JAS

CORRECT............you are a glutton for punishment JAS........INCORRECT

[Leaping Lindner]

Q1.
A) Little Eva was a baby sitter for Carole King and Gerry Goffin. TRUE

Q2.
C) The song was written by the musical power team of Phil Spector and Jerry Leiber. TRUE

Q3.
A) The group was formed in New York in 1954. FALSE

Q4.
D) The song was not originally released in the US because of the success of the song "Bennie and the Jets". FALSE

Q6.
A) The song was released as the B-side to the hit single "Donna". TRUE

Q7.
A) The song was originally performed by Aretha Franklin. FALSE

Q9.
D) Dion was born Dion DiMucci in The Bronx. TRUE

Q10.
C) This was the first reggae song to ever reach number one on the US Billboard charts. FALSE

Q11.
A) The song's title was inspired by two people close to Pete Townshend. TRUE

Q12. The Supreme's classic song "You Keep Me Hangin' On". Which statement about the song is TRUE?
A) The psychedelic band Vanilla Fudge had a radio hit with a cover of the song. TRUE

Q13.
C) In an attempt to make a clean split from The Beatles, McCartney switched record labels and released this album on Warner Bros. FALSE

Q14.
C) Eddie Van Halen makes a guest appearance on this song providing the guitar solo. TRUE

Q16.
B) The song appeared on the band's album titled "Loaded". TRUE

Q17.
A) Keith Richards wrote this song to his newborn son, Marlon. FALSE

Q18.
D) Norman Greenbaum turned his back entirely on music in 1977 and became one of the most successful stock brokers of all time. FALSE

Q19.
B) The girl with the large hair, on a dare, rides a wheel, a big ordeal. FALSE

Q21.
D) When Queen was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the remaining members of the band palyed this song at their induction ceremony. TRUE

Q23.
B) Francis Ford Coppola used the song in his Vietnam epic "Apocalypse Now". TRUE

[magpie in the 80's]

Q1.
A) Little Eva was a baby sitter for Carole King and Gerry Goffin. TRUE

Q2.
C) The song was written by the musical power team of Phil Spector and Jerry Leiber. TRUE

Q3.
A) The group was formed in New York in 1954. FALSE

Q4.
D) The song was not originally released in the US because of the success of the song "Bennie and the Jets". FALSE

Q6.
A) The song was released as the B-side to the hit single "Donna". TRUE

Q7.
A) The song was originally performed by Aretha Franklin. FALSE

Q9.
D) Dion was born Dion DiMucci in The Bronx. TRUE

Q10.
C) This was the first reggae song to ever reach number one on the US Billboard charts. FALSE

Q11.
A) The song's title was inspired by two people close to Pete Townshend. TRUE

Q12. The Supreme's classic song "You Keep Me Hangin' On". Which statement about the song is TRUE?
A) The psychedelic band Vanilla Fudge had a radio hit with a cover of the song. TRUE

Q13.
C) In an attempt to make a clean split from The Beatles, McCartney switched record labels and released this album on Warner Bros. FALSE

Q14.
C) Eddie Van Halen makes a guest appearance on this song providing the guitar solo. TRUE

Q16.
B) The song appeared on the band's album titled "Loaded". TRUE

Q17.
A) Keith Richards wrote this song to his newborn son, Marlon. FALSE

Q18.
D) Norman Greenbaum turned his back entirely on music in 1977 and became one of the most successful stock brokers of all time. FALSE

Q19.
B) The girl with the large hair, on a dare, rides a wheel, a big ordeal. FALSE

Q21.
D) When Queen was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the remaining members of the band palyed this song at their induction ceremony. TRUE

Q23.
B) Francis Ford Coppola used the song in his Vietnam epic "Apocalypse Now". TRUE

LL ALL CORRECT EXCEPT Q4 AND 17

[Leaping Lindner]

A) Keith Richards wrote this song to his newborn son, Marlon. FALSE

LL ALL CORRECT EXCEPT Q4 AND 17

That's interesting. The story I heard was that once when Marianne Faithful overdosed the first words she said to Jagger when she came round was "wild horses wouldn't drag me away" and Jagger wrote the song about their relationship.
Who knows? So much stuff about the Stones is myths and legends anyway.

BTW if 4 is wrong with D the answer must be C!

[magpie in the 80's]

A) Keith Richards wrote this song to his newborn son, Marlon. FALSE

LL ALL CORRECT EXCEPT Q4 AND 17

That's interesting. The story I heard was that once when Marianne Faithful overdosed the first words she said to Jagger when she came round was "wild horses wouldn't drag me away" and Jagger wrote the song about their relationship.
Who knows? So much stuff about the Stones is myths and legends anyway.

BTW if 4 is wrong with D the answer must be C! ........correct

[Dogwatcher]

15) C

25) D

[magpie in the 80's]

15) C..........incorrect

25) D......correct

[Dogwatcher]

I'm an idiot.....talk about reading the question (15) properly!

[Dogwatcher]

15) B?

[magpie in the 80's]

15) B?

correct DW.....you should read G/K quiz also

[Dogwatcher]

I have, ta.

Not as clever as I thought I was.

[brod]

17. Must be D, although I wouldve said A first but for a different reason, that it was about being on the road touring (I guess that would link to A)

[brod]

5. C. Roger Troutman does the bit about the Californian cities.
The song was adapted from a Joe Cocker song, but I guess he didnt recieve a song writing credit.

[magpie in the 80's]

17. Must be D, although I wouldve said A first but for a different reason, that it was about being on the road touring (I guess that would link to A)

correct on D brod

[magpie in the 80's]

5. C. Roger Troutman does the bit about the Californian cities.
The song was adapted from a Joe Cocker song, but I guess he didnt recieve a song writing credit.

incorrect brod

[brod]

5. What about I say Joe Cocker did get the credit then - A

[magpie in the 80's]

5. What about I say Joe Cocker did get the credit then - A

then i'd say correct brod

[ORDoubleBlues]

22 A
15 B - If it is A, I think that is the device that was invented by Roger Troutman of Zapp.