Fun 60s Music Trivia Quiz and Answers

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How well do you know the sixties music scene? Test your knowledge with our 60s Music Quiz!

The swinging 60s was a revolution in music, both pop and the continuing rock n roll boom of the 1950s. From Cilla to White Snake, the music was out there and the recording artists become megastars.

You’ll find 60s music trivia questions and answers at the bottom of this guide. Feel free to use our quiz to build your own.

Free 60s Music Trivia Quiz Questions

As with all of our music quizzes, there are five rounds, each with five questions, making this quiz out of 25 points.

We’ve also included fun 1960s  trivia so you can impress your friends with new facts.

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60s Music Quiz Number Ones Questions Round

Let’s kick off the 60s music trivia questions with testing your knowledge on the tunes that made it to the top of the pops!

1. Which Beatles’ single stayed at number on the Hot 100 for a record nine weeks?

• Hey Jude
• Yellow Submarine
• Love Me Do
• Let It Be

2. I’m A Believer was a smash hit for which band in 1966?

• The Doors
• The Beatles
• The Beach Boys
• The Monkees

3. How many weeks did Elvis’s hit Are You Lonesome Tonight stay at number one in 1960?

• 3
• 4
• 5
• 6

4. Ray Charles had a smash hit in 1962; what was it called?

• The Lover
• I Can’t Stop Loving You
• Love Me Do
• Love You All The Way

5. LuLu went to number one in 1967 with To Sir With Love from the movie of the same name. Who played the main character?

• Elvis Presley
• Paul Newman
• Sidney Poitier
• John Wayne

60s Music One Hit Wonders Questions Round

In round two of this 1960s music trivia, we see how much you know about the songs that were a flash in the pan during this decade.

1. The iconic British TV star Cilla Black had one number one on the Hot 100 in the 60s; what was it called?

• What’s The Worst That Could Happen
• Surprise Surprise
• You’re My World
• My Way

2. Who had a one hit wonder in 1966 with Cool Jerk?

• The Capitols
• The Wanderers
• The Wilsons
• The Watsons

3. Alley Cat by Bent Fabric is now an iconic dance-a-long tune; in which year did it reach number one?

• 1961
• 1962
• 1963
• 1964

4. Los Bravos had a one hit wonder in 1966 with the song Black is _____?

• Back
• Great
• Black
• White

5. Green Tambourine was a one-off smash hit for The Lemon _____?

• Pipers
• Dancers
• Waltzers
• Trumpeters

60s Music Female Stars Quiz Questions Round

Now that we’ve smashed the 60s song trivia, it’s time to take a look at the women who dominated.

1. Diana Ross was one of the biggest stars of the 1960s as part of which group?

• The Dreams
• The Supremes
• The Supers
• The Dreamettes

2. Etta James’s all-time classic song At Last was played at the inauguration ball of which American President?

• Joe Biden
• Donald Trump
• Barack Obama
• George W. Bush

3. Who sang the iconic 1960s hit These Boots Are Made For Walkin?

• Aretha Franklin
• Nancy Sinatra
• Ella Fitzgerald
• Janis Joplin

4. Nina Simone was a giant in which movement in the 60s?

• Civil Rights
• Gay Rights
• Women’s Rights
• Children’s Rights

5. Dusty Springfield had a massive hit in the US with The Look of Love in which year?

• 1965
• 1966
• 1967
• 1968

60s Male Stars Quiz Questions Round

It wouldn’t be a 60s music trivia game without discussing the guys of the decade, round four – let’s go!

1. Arguably the biggest star of the 60s, in which state was Elvis born?

• Texas
• Tennessee
• North Carolina
• Mississippi

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2. What did the E in Ben E. King stand for?

• Edward
• Earl
• Emmy
• East

3. Ray Charles topped the charts for five weeks in 1962 with I Can’t Stop Loving You, but whose song was it originally?

• Elvis Presley
• Ben E. King
• Don Gibson
• Mark Francis

4. What instrument was Louis Armstrong most famous for playing?

• The saxophone
• The trumpet
• The piano
• The guitar

5. Tony Bennett had a top 20 hit in the 1960s with the song The Good ____ ?

• Song
• Wife
• Life
• Day

60s Music Lyrics Quiz Questions Round

Finally, in round five it is time for a sing-a-long. Complete the lyrics using the multiple choice answers below the 60s quiz question.

1. Heard it through the grapevine, not much longer would you

• Be Fine
• Drink Wine
• Be Mine
• See Fine

2. My father was a gamblin’ man, yeah yeah, down, way down in

• New York
• New Orleans
• Nowhere
• Notre Dame

3. You keep lyin when you outta be

• Boopin
• Movin
• Foolin
• Truthin

4. You can’t hurry love, no you just have to wait, you gotta trust

• Wait your time
• Give it time
• In yourself
• By yourself

5. He’d kiss and tell me “Everything is alright”

• Can I get away again tonight
• Don’t worry it’s alright
• Everything is alright
• I’ll see you tonight

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The 60s Music Quiz Answers

In this section we go over the 60s music quiz questions and answers. Each answer is highlighted bold and there are some fun 60s trivia facts for you to share with your friends.

60s Music Quiz Number Ones Answers

1. Which Beatles’ single stayed at number on the Hot 100 for a record nine weeks?

• Hey Jude
• Yellow Submarine
• Love Me Do
• Let It Be

2. I’m A Believer was a smash hit for which band in 1966?

• The Doors
• The Beatles
• The Beach Boys
• The Monkees

3. How many weeks did Elvis’s hit Are You Lonesome Tonight stay at number one in 1960?

• 3
• 4
• 5
• 6

60s Music Trivia: Elvis had 17 US number one hit singles, racking up a total of 79 weeks at the top spot

4. Ray Charles had a smash hit in 1962; what was it called?

• The Lover
• I Can’t Stop Loving You
• Love Me Do
• Love You All The Way

5. LuLu went to number one in 1967 with To Sir With Love from the movie of the same name. Who played the main character?

• Elvis Presley
• Paul Newman
• Sidney Poitier
• John Wayne

60s Music One Hit Wonders Answers

1. The iconic British TV star Cilla Black had one number one on the Hot 100 in the 60s; what was it called?

• What’s The Worst That Could Happen
• Surprise Surprise
• You’re My World
• My Way

60s Music Trivia: Cilla Black was a British TV legend, starring in the camp classic dating show Blind Date

2. Who had a one hit wonder in 1966 with Cool Jerk?

• The Capitols
• The Wanderers
• The Wilsons
• The Watsons

3. Alley Cat by Bent Fabric is now an iconic dance-a-long tune; in which year did it reach number one?

• 1961
• 1962
• 1963
• 1964

4. Los Bravos had a one hit wonder in 1966 with the song Black is _____?

• Back
• Great
• Black
• White

5. Green Tambourine was a one-off smash hit for The Lemon _____?

• Pipers
• Dancers
• Waltzers
• Trumpeters

60s Music Female Stars Quiz Answers

1. Diana Ross was one of the biggest stars of the 1960s as part of which group?

• The Dreams
• The Supremes
• The Supers
• The Dreamettes

2. Etta James’s all-time classic song At Last was played at the inauguration ball of which American President?

• Joe Biden
• Donald Trump
• Barack Obama
• George W. Bush

60s Music Trivia: Beyonce sang this classic as Barack and Michelle danced and the world watched on

3. Who sang the iconic 1960s hit These Boots Are Made For Walkin?

• Aretha Franklin
• Nancy Sinatra
• Ella Fitzgerald
• Janis Joplin

4. Nina Simone was a giant in which movement in the 60s?

• Civil Rights
• Gay Rights
• Women’s Rights
• Children’s Rights

5. Dusty Springfield had a massive hit in the US with The Look of Love in which year?

• 1965
• 1966
• 1967
• 1968

60s Male Stars Quiz Answers

1. Arguably the biggest star of the 60s, in which state was Elvis born?

• Texas
• Tennessee
• North Carolina
• Mississippi

2. What did the E in Ben E. King stand for?

• Edward
• Earl
• Emmy
• East

3. Ray Charles topped the charts for five weeks in 1962 with I Can’t Stop Loving You, but whose song was it originally?

• Elvis Presley
• Ben E. King
• Don Gibson
• Mark Francis

4. What instrument was Louis Armstrong most famous for playing?

• The saxophone
• The trumpet
• The piano
• The guitar

5. Tony Bennett had a top 20 hit in the 1960s with the song The Good ____ ?

• Song
• Wife
• Life
• Day

60s Music Lyrics Quiz Answers

1. Heard it through the grapevine, not much longer would you

• Be Fine
• Drink Wine
• Be Mine
• See Fine

2. My father was a gamblin’ man, yeah yeah, down, way down in

• New York
• New Orleans
• Nowhere
• Notre Dame

3. You keep lyin when you outta be

• Boopin
• Movin
• Foolin
• Truthin

4. You can’t hurry love, no you just have to wait, you gotta trust

• Wait your time
• Give it time
• In yourself
• By yourself

5. He’d kiss and tell me “Everything is alright”

• Can I get away again tonight
• Don’t worry it’s alright
• Everything is alright
• I’ll see you tonight

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