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Decades of the 1960s

Description: Test your knowledge about the popular songs and artists of the 1960s.
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Which song by The Beatles was released in 1967 and became an anthem for the anti-war movement?

  1. Strawberry Fields Forever

  2. All You Need Is Love

  3. While My Guitar Gently Weeps

  4. Hey Jude


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The song was released as a single in 1967 and was performed by The Beatles during their appearance on the global television special "Our World."

Who was the lead singer of The Doors?

  1. Jim Morrison

  2. Ray Manzarek

  3. Robby Krieger

  4. John Densmore


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jim Morrison was the lead singer and frontman of The Doors, known for his charismatic stage presence and poetic lyrics.

Which song by The Rolling Stones was released in 1965 and became one of their signature tracks?

  1. (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction

  2. Paint It Black

  3. Ruby Tuesday

  4. Sympathy for the Devil


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The song was a major hit and is considered one of the greatest rock songs of all time.

Which artist released the album "Pet Sounds" in 1966?

  1. The Beach Boys

  2. The Beatles

  3. The Rolling Stones

  4. Bob Dylan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

"Pet Sounds" is considered one of the greatest albums of all time and was a major influence on many subsequent artists.

Which song by Bob Dylan was released in 1965 and became an anthem for the civil rights movement?

  1. Blowin' in the Wind

  2. The Times They Are a-Changin'

  3. Like a Rolling Stone

  4. Mr. Tambourine Man


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The song was a major hit and became a powerful anthem for the civil rights movement.

Which song by The Supremes was released in 1964 and became their first number-one hit on the Billboard Hot 100?

  1. Where Did Our Love Go

  2. Baby Love

  3. Come See About Me

  4. Stop! In the Name of Love


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The song was a major hit and helped establish The Supremes as one of the most successful girl groups of all time.

Which artist released the album "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" in 1967?

  1. The Beatles

  2. The Rolling Stones

  3. The Beach Boys

  4. Bob Dylan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

"Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" is considered one of the greatest albums of all time and was a major influence on many subsequent artists.

Which song by Otis Redding was released in 1965 and became a major hit on the R&B charts?

  1. (Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay

  2. Try a Little Tenderness

  3. Respect

  4. I've Been Loving You Too Long


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The song was released posthumously after Redding's death in a plane crash and became a major hit.

Which artist released the album "The Velvet Underground & Nico" in 1967?

  1. The Velvet Underground

  2. Nico

  3. Andy Warhol

  4. Lou Reed


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The album was a major influence on the development of punk rock and alternative rock.

Which song by The Kinks was released in 1964 and became a major hit on both sides of the Atlantic?

  1. You Really Got Me

  2. All Day and All of the Night

  3. Tired of Waiting for You

  4. Waterloo Sunset


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The song was a major hit and helped establish The Kinks as one of the leading British Invasion bands.

Which artist released the album "Astral Weeks" in 1968?

  1. Van Morrison

  2. Tim Buckley

  3. Nick Drake

  4. Joni Mitchell


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The album is considered a classic of folk rock and has been praised for its innovative use of instrumentation and Morrison's unique vocal style.

Which song by The Who was released in 1965 and became one of their signature tracks?

  1. My Generation

  2. Substitute

  3. I Can See for Miles

  4. Who Are You


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The song was a major hit and helped establish The Who as one of the leading British Invasion bands.

Which artist released the album "Disraeli Gears" in 1967?

  1. Cream

  2. Jimi Hendrix Experience

  3. The Who

  4. The Kinks


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The album is considered a classic of blues rock and features some of Clapton's most iconic guitar work.

Which song by The Byrds was released in 1965 and became a major hit on both sides of the Atlantic?

  1. Mr. Tambourine Man

  2. Turn! Turn! Turn!

  3. Eight Miles High

  4. So You Want to Be a Rock 'n' Roll Star


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The song was a major hit and helped establish The Byrds as one of the leading folk rock bands of the 1960s.

Which artist released the album "Are You Experienced" in 1967?

  1. Jimi Hendrix Experience

  2. Cream

  3. The Who

  4. The Kinks


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The album is considered a classic of psychedelic rock and features some of Hendrix's most iconic guitar work.

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