In the late summer of 1963, a girl group with towering beehives and a massive Wall of Sound stormed the charts. You surely remember the powerful vocals that made this track legendary. In our latest music trivia, we challenge you to guess the song: Which hit did the trio “The Ronettes” release in August 1963 – a track later hailed as one of the greatest pop songs of all time? The answer lies in a yearning declaration of love, kicking off with one of the most famous drum intros in music history.
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A few years later, during the 1967 Summer of Love, a left-handed guitar virtuoso revolutionized how we perceive the instrument. Jimi Hendrix blended the blues with a distorted, almost extraterrestrial energy, creating an anthem for an entire generation. Can you guess the song from 1967 that remains one of Hendrix’s most covered tracks and is often associated with vivid, colorful visions? Think of the electrifying riffs and raw vocals that made this milestone of psychedelic rock. Do you have the title ready?
A British songstress managed to perfectly capture the feeling of freedom and the bustle of the big city, captivating audiences for weeks. To win this round of our quiz, you must guess the song by Petula Clark that became a number-one hit in 1964. It reflected the spirit of optimism of a young generation. Think about where you would go to forget the stress of everyday life and immerse yourself in the bright lights and nightlife.
By the end of the decade, music became increasingly political – a symbol of the desire for a better world. A famous couple used their honeymoon for a peaceful protest in a hotel room, recording an anthem surrounded by friends and activists that is still sung at demonstrations worldwide today. Can you guess the song recorded during John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s “Bed-In” in Montreal on June 1, 1969? It is a simple yet haunting appeal to give peace a chance.
Take the 60s music quiz and see if you can guess the song!
29. January 26, 11:00 – Ines Walk
