Learn General Adult Contemporary Terms
Explore key hits from the 1960s in this engaging quiz. Test your knowledge of famous singles like 'You Were On My Mind' by We Five and 'The Last Time' by The Rolling Stones, and learn about the artists who shaped the music scene during this vibrant decade.
- 1.
Who recorded the hit single "You Were On My Mind" in 1965?
- A.
Little River Band
- B.
We Five
- C.
Boz Scaggs
- D.
Madonna
Correct Answer
B. We Five -
- 2.
Who recorded the hit single "Game Of Love" in 1965?
- A.
Wayne Fontana & The Mindbenders
- B.
First Class
- C.
S Club 7
- D.
Mary J. Blige
Correct Answer
A. Wayne Fontana & The Mindbenders -
- 3.
Who recorded the hit single "What the World Needs Now Is Love" in 1965?
- A.
War
- B.
Jackie Deshannon
- C.
Brothers Johnson
- D.
Celine Dion
Correct Answer
B. Jackie Deshannon -
- 4.
Who recorded the hit single "Laurie (Strange Things Happen)" in 1965?
- A.
David Bowle
- B.
Dickle Lee
- C.
America
- D.
Laura Branigan
Correct Answer
B. Dickle Lee -
- 5.
Who recorded the hit single "The Last Time" in 1965?
- A.
Stevie Wonder
- B.
The Rolling Stones
- C.
Sly And The Family Stone
- D.
Otis Redding
Correct Answer
B. The Rolling Stones -
- 6.
Who recorded the hit single "Take Me Back" in 1965?
- A.
Johnny Hates Jazz
- B.
Little Anthony & The Imperials
- C.
La Bouche
- D.
Linda Ronstadt (Featuring Aaron Neville)
Correct Answer
B. Little Anthony & The Imperials -
- 7.
Who recorded the hit single "(You're My) Soul And Inspiration" in 1966?
- A.
Bob Welch
- B.
98 Degrees
- C.
Righteous Brothers
- D.
Loverboy
Correct Answer
C. Righteous Brothers -
- 8.
Who recorded the hit single "Born A Woman" in 1966?
- A.
Donna Summer & Brooklyn Dreams
- B.
Soul Asylum
- C.
Prince
- D.
Sandy Posey
Correct Answer
D. Sandy Posey -
- 9.
Who recorded the hit single "The Beat Goes On" in 1967?
- A.
Maxine Nightingale
- B.
Jennifer Lopez
- C.
Sonny & Cher
- D.
Diana Ross
Correct Answer
C. Sonny & Cher -
- 10.
Who recorded the hit single "The Dock Of The Bay" in 1968?
- A.
Otis Redding
- B.
Wang Chung
- C.
Steve Winwood
- D.
Neil Sedaka
Correct Answer
A. Otis Redding -
- 11.
Who recorded the hit single "This Guy's In Love With You" in 1968?
- A.
Herb Alpert
- B.
Allure Featuring 112
- C.
America
- D.
Somethin' For The People Featuring Trina & Tamara
Correct Answer
A. Herb Alpert -
- 12.
Who recorded the hit single "Slip Away" in 1968?
- A.
Kinks
- B.
Pink
- C.
Shai
- D.
Clarence Carter
Correct Answer
D. Clarence Carter -
- 13.
Who recorded the hit single "Macarthur Park" in 1968?
- A.
Michael Sembello
- B.
Milli Vanilli
- C.
Barry Manilow
- D.
Richard Harris
Correct Answer
D. Richard Harris -
- 14.
Who recorded the hit single "Hurdy Gurdy Man" in 1968?
- A.
Usher
- B.
Peaches & Herb
- C.
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
- D.
Donovan
Correct Answer
D. Donovan -
- 15.
Who recorded the hit single "Jean" in 1969?
- A.
Divinyls
- B.
Shelley Fabares
- C.
Oliver
- D.
P.M. Dawn
Correct Answer
C. Oliver -
- 16.
Who recorded the hit single "Baby, I Love You" in 1969?
- A.
Carol Douglas
- B.
Kool And The Gang
- C.
Andy Kim
- D.
Three Dog Night
Correct Answer
C. Andy Kim -
- 17.
Who recorded the hit single "Oh, What A Night" in 1969?
- A.
Dells
- B.
The Klf Featuring Tammy Wynette
- C.
Minnie Riperton
- D.
Mary J. Blige
Correct Answer
A. Dells -
- 18.
Who recorded the hit single "Baby I'm for Real" in 1969?
- A.
Originals
- B.
Linda Ronstadt (Featuring Aaron Neville)
- C.
Spin Doctors
- D.
Lionel Richie
Correct Answer
A. Originals -
- 19.
Who recorded the hit single "My Whole World Ended (The Moment You Left Me)" in 1969?
- A.
Sly Fox
- B.
All-4-One
- C.
Madonna
- D.
David Ruffin
Correct Answer
D. David Ruffin -
- 20.
Who recorded the hit single "(They Long To Be) Close To You" in 1970?
- A.
Jon Secada
- B.
Anne Murray
- C.
LL Cool J
- D.
Carpenters
Correct Answer
D. Carpenters -
- 21.
Who recorded the hit single "Love Land" in 1970?
- A.
Charles Wright & The Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band
- B.
Little River Band
- C.
Sam Cooke
- D.
Shirelles
Correct Answer
A. Charles Wright & The Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band -
- 22.
Who recorded the hit single "Never Can Say Goodbye" in 1971?
- A.
Sweet
- B.
Enrique Iglesias
- C.
Stanley Clarke & George Duke
- D.
Jackson 5
Correct Answer
D. Jackson 5 -
- 23.
Who recorded the hit single "I Just Want To Celebrate" in 1971?
- A.
Rare Earth
- B.
The Beach Boys
- C.
Go West
- D.
George Benson
Correct Answer
A. Rare Earth -
- 24.
Who recorded the hit single "Never Ending Song Of Love" in 1971?
- A.
Kim Carnes
- B.
Aerosmith
- C.
Delaney & Bonnie & Friends
- D.
Hot
Correct Answer
C. Delaney & Bonnie & Friends -
- 25.
Who recorded the hit single "Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep" in 1971?
- A.
White Town
- B.
Eddie Brickell & New Bohemians
- C.
Mac & Katie Kissoon
- D.
Duane Eddy
Correct Answer
C. Mac & Katie Kissoon -
- 26.
Who recorded the hit single "Funky Nassau" in 1971?
- A.
Donna Lewis
- B.
Kenny Rogers
- C.
Matchbox Twenty
- D.
Beginning Of The End
Correct Answer
D. Beginning Of The End -
- 27.
Who recorded the hit single "Watching Scotty Grow" in 1971?
- A.
Taco
- B.
Sting
- C.
Player
- D.
Bobby Goldsboro
Correct Answer
D. Bobby Goldsboro -
- 28.
Who recorded the hit single "Song Sung Blue" in 1972?
- A.
Marcels
- B.
Neil Diamond
- C.
Celine Dion
- D.
Scarface Featuring 2pac & Johnny P
Correct Answer
B. Neil Diamond -
- 29.
Who recorded the hit single "Jungle Fever" in 1972?
- A.
Celine Dion
- B.
Diana Ross
- C.
Chakachas
- D.
Heart
Correct Answer
C. Chakachas -
- 30.
Who recorded the hit single "The Way Of Love" in 1972?
- A.
Michael W. Smith
- B.
Lionel Richie
- C.
Go-Go's
- D.
Cher
Correct Answer
D. Cher -
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