Do You Know About Manfred Mann?
How well do you know about this Manfred Mann band?
- 1.
What decade is the hit single "Do Wah Diddy Diddy" by Manfred Mann from?
- A.
Nineties
- B.
Seventies
- C.
Eighties
- D.
Sixties
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D. SixtiesExplanation
The hit single "Do Wah Diddy Diddy" by Manfred Mann is from the sixties.Rate this question:
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- 2.
What year did Manfred Mann have the hit single "The Mighty Quinn" on Mercury?
- A.
1986
- B.
1995
- C.
1968
- D.
1994
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C. 1968Explanation
In 1968, Manfred Mann had the hit single "The Mighty Quinn" on Mercury.Rate this question:
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- 3.
What year did Manfred Mann have the hit single "Do Wah Diddy Diddy" on Ascot?
- A.
1988
- B.
1985
- C.
1964
- D.
1972
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C. 1964Explanation
In 1964, Manfred Mann had the hit single "Do Wah Diddy Diddy" on Ascot.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Which band had a hit with "Blinded By The Light" in 1977?
- A.
Humble Pie
- B.
Rare Earth
- C.
Manfred Mann's Earth Band
- D.
The Guess Who
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C. Manfred Mann's Earth BandExplanation
Manfred Mann's Earth Band had a hit with "Blinded By The Light" in 1977. This song was a cover of Bruce Springsteen's original version and became a commercial success for the band. Manfred Mann's Earth Band's rendition of the song featured a more rock-oriented sound, with a catchy guitar riff and powerful vocals. The song's popularity helped to establish Manfred Mann's Earth Band as a prominent rock group in the late 1970s.Rate this question:
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- 5.
What Manfred Mann song was the theme for the ITV music series "Ready Steady Go!"?
- A.
Do Wah Diddy Diddy
- B.
If You Gotta Go, Go Now
- C.
5-4-3-2-1
- D.
Cock-A-Hoop
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C. 5-4-3-2-1Explanation
"5-4-3-2-1" by Manfred Mann was the theme song for the ITV music series "Ready Steady Go!". This song was chosen as the opening theme for the show and became one of Manfred Mann's most popular hits. Its catchy and energetic sound perfectly suited the vibrant and fast-paced atmosphere of the show, making it an ideal choice for the theme song.Rate this question:
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- 6.
In what year did Manfred Mann lead singer Paul Jones, decide to leave the music business completely?
- A.
1969
- B.
1970
- C.
1967
- D.
1975
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A. 1969Explanation
In 1969, Manfred Mann lead singer Paul Jones made the decision to leave the music business completely.Rate this question:
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- 7.
What was the real name of Manfred Mann's original lead singer Paul Jones?
- A.
Martin Lake
- B.
Paul Rivers
- C.
Paul Pond
- D.
Alan Wave
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C. Paul PondExplanation
The correct answer is Paul Pond. This is the real name of Manfred Mann's original lead singer, Paul Jones.Rate this question:
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- 8.
What was the band Manfred Mann originally called?
- A.
Huggy Bear Blues
- B.
Blues Mann
- C.
Mann-Hugg Blues Band
- D.
Rhythm and Blues Mann
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C. Mann-Hugg Blues BandExplanation
The correct answer is Mann-Hugg Blues Band. This is because the question is asking for the original name of the band Manfred Mann, and the option "Mann-Hugg Blues Band" is the closest match to the original name.Rate this question:
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- 9.
What was Manfred Mann's first single?
- A.
Sha La La
- B.
Why Should We Not?
- C.
Hubble Bubble
- D.
My Little Red Book
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B. Why Should We Not?Explanation
Manfred Mann's first single was "Why Should We Not?". This answer is supported by the information provided in the question.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Which band originally wrote the Manfred Mann hit "Do Wah Diddy Diddy"?
- A.
The Exciters
- B.
The Searchers
- C.
The Four Pennies
- D.
The Honeycombs
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A. The ExcitersExplanation
The Exciters originally wrote the hit song "Do Wah Diddy Diddy," which was later covered by Manfred Mann.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Which Manfred Mann album featured the songs "Sha La La" and "Watermelon Man"?
- A.
Mann Made
- B.
The Five Faces Of Manfred Mann
- C.
Pretty Flamingo
- D.
The Manfred Mann Album
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B. The Five Faces Of Manfred MannExplanation
The correct answer is "The Five Faces Of Manfred Mann." This album featured the songs "Sha La La" and "Watermelon Man."Rate this question:
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- 12.
Who was the lead singer in the original lineup of Manfred Mann?
- A.
Manfred Mann
- B.
Paul Jones
- C.
Dave Richmond
- D.
Mike Vickers
Correct Answer
B. Paul JonesExplanation
Paul Jones was the lead singer in the original lineup of Manfred Mann. This is evident from the fact that he is listed as one of the options for the question. Manfred Mann himself was not the lead singer, as he was a keyboardist and the band's namesake. Dave Richmond and Mike Vickers were also members of the band, but they were not the lead singers. Therefore, the correct answer is Paul Jones.Rate this question:
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