Do You Know About Manfred Mann?

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    What year did Manfred Mann have the hit single "The Mighty Quinn" on Mercury?

    • 1986
    • 1995
    • 1968
    • 1994
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  • 2. 

    Which band had a hit with "Blinded By The Light" in 1977?

    • Humble Pie

    • Rare Earth

    • Manfred Mann's Earth Band

    • The Guess Who

    Correct Answer
    A. Manfred Mann's Earth Band
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 3. 

    What decade is the hit single "Do Wah Diddy Diddy" by Manfred Mann from?

    • Nineties

    • Seventies

    • Eighties

    • Sixties

    Correct Answer
    A. Sixties
    Explanation
    The hit single "Do Wah Diddy Diddy" by Manfred Mann is from the sixties.

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  • 4. 

    What year did Manfred Mann have the hit single "Do Wah Diddy Diddy" on Ascot?

    • 1988

    • 1985

    • 1964

    • 1972

    Correct Answer
    A. 1964
    Explanation
    In 1964, Manfred Mann had the hit single "Do Wah Diddy Diddy" on Ascot.

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    What Manfred Mann song was the theme for the ITV music series "Ready Steady Go!"?

    • Do Wah Diddy Diddy

    • If You Gotta Go, Go Now

    • 5-4-3-2-1

    • Cock-A-Hoop

    Correct Answer
    A. 5-4-3-2-1
    Explanation
    "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.

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    Who was the lead singer in the original lineup of Manfred Mann?

    • Manfred Mann

    • Paul Jones

    • Dave Richmond

    • Mike Vickers

    Correct Answer
    A. Paul Jones
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 7. 

    What was the band Manfred Mann originally called?

    • Huggy Bear Blues

    • Blues Mann

    • Mann-Hugg Blues Band

    • Rhythm and Blues Mann

    Correct Answer
    A. Mann-Hugg Blues Band
    Explanation
    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.

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    What was the real name of Manfred Mann's original lead singer Paul Jones?

    • Martin Lake

    • Paul Rivers

    • Paul Pond

    • Alan Wave

    Correct Answer
    A. Paul Pond
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Paul Pond. This is the real name of Manfred Mann's original lead singer, Paul Jones.

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  • 9. 

    Which band originally wrote the Manfred Mann hit "Do Wah Diddy Diddy"?

    • The Exciters

    • The Searchers

    • The Four Pennies

    • The Honeycombs

    Correct Answer
    A. The Exciters
    Explanation
    The Exciters originally wrote the hit song "Do Wah Diddy Diddy," which was later covered by Manfred Mann.

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    Which Manfred Mann album featured the songs "Sha La La" and "Watermelon Man"?

    • Mann Made

    • The Five Faces Of Manfred Mann

    • Pretty Flamingo

    • The Manfred Mann Album

    Correct Answer
    A. The Five Faces Of Manfred Mann
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "The Five Faces Of Manfred Mann." This album featured the songs "Sha La La" and "Watermelon Man."

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    What was Manfred Mann's first single?

    • Sha La La

    • Why Should We Not?

    • Hubble Bubble

    • My Little Red Book

    Correct Answer
    A. 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.

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    In what year did Manfred Mann lead singer Paul Jones, decide to leave the music business completely?

    • 1969

    • 1970

    • 1967

    • 1975

    Correct Answer
    A. 1969
    Explanation
    In 1969, Manfred Mann lead singer Paul Jones made the decision to leave the music business completely.

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