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Take the 1966 Music Quiz

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The year 1966 was a great year for music, with classic releases by many artists. Some claim that artists like the Beatles, Bob Dylan, and the Beach Boys peaked that year. Billboard’s charts featured numerous songs that went on to be staples of classic radio stations today, such as “Good Lovin'” by Young Rascals, “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg” by The Temptations, and “19th Nervous Breakdown” by the Rolling Stones. And there were songs that went on to be AM radio staples too, like Neil Diamond’s “Cherry Cherry.” How well do you know the classic hits of 1966? Do your best with the following fourteen questions. The answers appear at the end with videos of the correct answers.

1. One of the first classic albums released in 1966 was Simon & Garfunkel's Sounds of Silence, released January 17, 1966. Which guitarist on the album -- who also played on the Beach Boys' 1966 Pet Sounds album -- went on to have a successful career as a country singer?




2. One of Bob Dylan's 1966 songs that ended up on Billboard's Top 100 for the year included the refrain, "Everybody must get stoned." The song's title is "Rainy Day Women #__ & __" What are the two missing numbers?





3. In 1966, Bob Dylan released a double album in June that included the previous song about getting stoned. What was the name of the album?





4. In August 1966, what album did the Beatles release that included the songs "Yellow Submarine," "Eleanor Rigby" and "Here, There and Everywhere"?





5. Which of the following songs did NOT appear on the 1966 release from the Beach Boys, Pet Sounds?





6. "When a Man Loves a Woman" was one of the top 20 songs of 1966. Although the writers for the song are listed as Calvin Lewis and Andrew Wright, the person who recorded the song actually made up the lyrics when he began recording the song in the studio. Who made up the lyrics and had a hit record with "When a Man Loves a Woman"?





7. Which of the following songs from 1966 was the number one song of the year according to Billboard?





8. Which of the following 1966 songs was the number 2 song according to Billboard?





9. "California Dreamin'" was ranked number 10 on Bilboard's year-end chart for 1966. Who wrote "California Dreamin'"?




10. 1966 ended with a father and daughter each with a song in the top 15 for the year. The daughter's hit song was called, "These Boots Were Made for Walkin'." What was her father's 1966 hit song?





11. In 1966, the Righteous Brothers had their first number one hit after parting with producer Phil Spector. It would also be their last big hit until they cracked the top 10 again eight years later with "Rock and Roll Heaven." What was the last 1960s hit from the Righteous Brothers?




12. During the summer of 1966, a cover song by the English band the Troggs went to number one. More than three decades later, the song was played in the film Major League when a pitcher played by actor Charlie Sheen came to the mound. Which of the following 1966 hit songs was performed by the Troggs?





13. One of the top five songs of 1966 was "96 Tears" by __ and the Mysterians. Fill in the blank.





14. In 1966, Wilson Pickett recorded and released "Land of 1000 Dances," which went on to become his biggest pop hit. The song never uses the phrase "1000 Dances," but it mentions a number of dances. Which of the following dance is NOT mentioned in Pickett's recording?







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    The “I Shoulda Won” Best Picture Oscar Quiz

    Buy Oscar Academy Award While we anticipate the winners of this year’s Academy Awards, it is a good time to look back on the history of the Oscars.  This quiz will test your knowledge of some of the most controversial years.

    There are several years where a general consensus has challenged the Academy’s choice, for example many wonder how Dances With Wolves beat Goodfellas for 1990 Best Picture or how Crash beat Brokeback Mountain for 2004 Best Picture. But those are not the only years where many criticized the Best Picture award.

    See how well you remember those controversial choices. Answer these ten questions about which film won the Best Picture these years, where in retrospect, many believe another film should have taken home the gold statue.

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    How did you do? Which year do you think the Academy was most wrong in its Best Picture choice? Who will win this year? Leave your two cents in the comments.

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    NBA Finals: Take the Hoosiers Quiz

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    Your score and the answers, as well as explanations for some of the answers, appear at the end.

    Please go to NBA Finals: Take the Hoosiers Quiz to view the quiz

    How did you do? Were you surprised by any of the answers? Leave a comment.

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    Take the Baseball Movie Quote Quiz!

    Bull DurhamWith the new baseball season just getting under way, it is time to reflect on some of the great baseball movies with a quote quiz. Match the quote from a baseball movie with the correct movie. Some are easy, some are more difficult. Answers will be posted in the comments.

    The Quotes:
    (1.) “This field, this game, is a part of our past. It reminds us of all that once was good, and what could be again.”

    (2.) “You know what we get to do today, Brooks? We get to play baseball.”

    (3.) “People all say that I’ve had a bad break.”

    (4.) “There’s no crying in baseball.”

    (5.) “You throw the ball. You hit the ball. You catch the ball.”

    (6.) “Mild thing, you make my butt sting!”

    (7.) “You love the Red Sox, but have they ever loved you back?”

    (8.) “You have never been this close to greatness in your short life son. And you love it.”

    (9.) “I am hung over, my knees are killing me and if you’re gonna pull this shit at least you can say you’re from the Yankees.”

    (10.) “I’ve been brushing up on my Spanish of late, and I think he is saying something about, you know, his being Catholic, and it’s [wearing a cup] a sin.”

    (11.) “Say it ain’t so, Joe. Say it ain’t so. ”

    (12.) “God, I just love baseball.”

    The RookieMatch Each Quote With Correct Movie from This List:
    (a) Bull Durham (1988); (b) A League of Their Own (1992); (c) Bad News Bears (1976); (d) Cobb (1994); (e) The Natural (1984); (f) Pride of the Yankees (1942); (g) Fever Pitch (2005); (h) Major League (1989); (i.) Field of Dreams (1989); (j) Eight Men Out (1988); (k) Major League II (1994); (l) The Rookie (2002).

    Ratings:
    0-2 correct: Little League; 3-4 correct: Single A; 5-6 correct: Triple A; 7-8 correct: Major League Rookie; 9-10 correct: Major League Starter; 11 correct: Major League All-Star; 12 correct: World Series Champ.

    Answers will be posted in the comments. What is your favorite baseball movie quote?