Music in the 1960s was full of rock and roll and rhythm and blues. Many 60s music quiz questions bring back great memories, and will have you singing the words in your head. Can you remember those music lyrics from the 60s and who sang them?
60s Music Quiz Round 1
The lyrics “I-I love the colorful clothes she wears And the way the sunlight plays upon her hair” are from which 1966 hit by The Beach Boys?
Good Vibrations
Name the famous Beatles song that contains a colour in the title
Yellow Submarine
What was Jimi Hendrick’s full name?
Jimi Hendrick’s full name was James Marshall Hendrix
Who was the lead singer of the Rolling Stones?
Mick Jagger was the lead singer of the Rolling Stones
The 1965 Unchained Melody song by Righteous Brothers was the theme tune for which 90s movie?
Unchained Melody was the theme tune for Ghost which premiered in 1990
60s Music Quiz Round 2
Name the song title with the following lyrics – “Cheer up, Sleepy Jean, oh, what can it mean
to a daydream believer and a homecoming queen?”
Daydream Believer by The Monkees
Who was known as the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll who became famous in the 1960s?
Tina Turner
What’s the name of the 60’s music festival that took place in New York?
Woodstock took place in the 60s in New York
What’s the name of the 60s rock band who released Born To Be Wild and Magic Carpet Ride?
Steppenwolf released Born To Be Wild and Magic Carpet Ride
What was the name of the Motown group that scored their first hit with “Please Mr. Postman” in 1961, becoming one of the most successful girl groups of the era?
The Marvelettes
60s Music Quiz Round 3
Who was known as the godfather of soul?
James Brown was known as the godfather of soul
Barry, Maurice and Robin were members of which group, popular in the 1960s?
Barry, Maurice and Robin were members of The Bee Gees in the 1960s
Who was the lead singer of The Supremes in 1967?
The lead singer of The Supremes was Diana Ross in 1967
Which songs by the Rolling Stones became their first U.S No 1 hit in 1965?
(I can’t get no) satisfaction was the first Rolling Stones U.S No 1 hit in 1965
Which artist was known as the “Queen of Soul” in the 1960’s?
Aretha Franklin was known as the Queen of Soul
60s Music Quiz Round 4
Who was known as the “King of Rock and Roll” and became a cultural icon in the 1960s with hits like “Can’t Help Falling in Love” and “Suspicious Minds”?
Elvis Presley was known as the King of Rock and Roll
Who has a hit song with “California Dreamin’”
The Mamas & The Papas had the hit California Dreamin’
What were Simon & Garfunkel’s first names?
Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel
Which song by B.J. Thomas became famous after being used in the 1969 film Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid?
Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head
The theme song for the 1967 James Bond film You Only Live Twice was sung by which iconic artist?
Nancy Sinatra
