Summer Songs Trivia Quiz Questions And Answers
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According to the song made famous by the Beach Boys, where would you find a little place called "Kokomo?"
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South of Waikiki
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North of Malibu
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Off the Florida Keys
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South of Malibu
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We love to groove on summer music. This entertaining quiz on summer music contains trivia and facts about famous summer songs. The quiz will certainly take you through the past journey reminiscing you of the good old summer days. Summer music has a different spark to it. Take this quiz and find out how well o you remember the melancholy, See moreunsullied summertime music. If you like the quiz, share it with your friends and family. All the best!
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What year completes the title of Bryan Adam's "Summer of _____"?
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'69
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'73
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'77
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'80
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A. '69Explanation
Summer of '69" was released as a single internationally in June 1985. In the Summer of '69, Bryan was 9 years old.Rate this question:
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In "Summertime," when the livin' is easy, what are the fish doing?
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Fryin'
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Swimmin'
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Jumpin'
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Eatin'
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A. Jumpin'Explanation
The song is from George Gershwin musical Porgy and Bess, and goes "Summertime, and the livin' is easy, fish are jumpin' and the cotton is high..."Rate this question:
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Under the Boardwalk" what is the singer out of?
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The rain.
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The sun.
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Money.
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Out in the sky
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A. The sun.Explanation
The chorus of song goes, "Under the boardwalk, out of the sun, Under the boardwalk, we'll be havin' some fun..." Originally released in 1964 by The Drifters, "Under the Boardwalk" has been recorded many times since. The Beach Boys, Bette Midler, The Rolling Stones, and John Mellencamp have all recorded this song.Rate this question:
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Complete the lyrics: "Oh, when the sun beats down and melts the tar _____"?
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Up on the roof.
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Down on the street.
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Out in the swamp.
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Up in the sky
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A. Up on the roof.Explanation
"Up on the Roof" is a song written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King and recorded in 1962 by The Drifters. Released at the tail end of that year, the song became a big hit, reaching number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart and number 4 on the U.S. R&B singles chart.Rate this question:
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When The Lovin' Spoonful sing of a "Summer in the City," what body part is "getting dirty and gritty"?
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Soles of my feet.
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Back of my neck.
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Back of my knees.
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Front of my chest
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A. Back of my neck.Explanation
Now that's HOT! The song goes, "Hot town, summer in the city. Back of my neck getting dirty and gritty..." You may remember it as the opening song to the hit summer movie, Die Hard III.Rate this question:
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Which surf-sound song wasn't made famous by the Beach Boys? (And pat yourself on the back if you know the band that sang it!)
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"Surfin' Safari."
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"The Little Old Lady from Pasadena."
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"Good Vibrations."
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Good vibes
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A. "The Little Old Lady from Pasadena."Explanation
The Little Old Lady from Pasadena," in her brand new, shiny red Super Stock Dodge features the refrain "Go, Granny, go, Granny, go Granny go' and was brought to us by surf singers Jan and Dean.Rate this question:
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Which of the following summer hits was released by the band The Beach Boys?
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"Summer of '69"
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"Hot in Herre"
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"California Girls"
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"Summertime Sadness"
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A. "California Girls"Explanation
"California Girls" is a classic summer hit released by The Beach Boys in 1965. It became one of their signature songs and is often associated with the carefree, sun-soaked vibe of summer. The other songs listed were hits by different artists: "Summer of '69" by Bryan Adams, "Hot in Herre" by Nelly, and "Summertime Sadness" by Lana Del Rey.Rate this question:
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In 1958, Eddie Cochran claimed "there ain't no cure" for this ailment.
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The summertime burn.
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The summertime blues.
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The summertime heat.
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Summer of 69
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A. The summertime blues.Explanation
"Summertime Blues" is a song recorded in 1958 by Eddie Cochran. The song is ranked number 73 in Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time and appears on the soundtrack for the movie Caddyshack.Rate this question:
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In his hit song, not only was school out for summer, it was out completely.
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Ozzy Osbourne
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Alice Cooper
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Steven Tyler
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None of the above
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A. Alice CooperExplanation
"School's Out" is a 1972 title track single released on Alice Cooper's fifth album. Cooper has said he was inspired to write the song when answering the question, "What's the greatest three minutes of your life?". Cooper said: "One is Christmas morning, when you're just getting ready to open the presents. The next one is the last three minutes of the last day of school when you're sitting there and it's like a slow fuse burning."Rate this question:
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