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Trivia: 9 Questions About the Music of the 1960s

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The 1960s gave us unforgettable songs, from Motown to the British Invasion to a muddy farm in upstate New York. Today’s nine questions revisit some of the decade’s best-loved music. Hum along if it helps!

Today's trivia

  1. The Beatles made their first appearance on "The Ed Sullivan Show" in February of which year?

  2. Berry Gordy founded Motown Records in 1959 in which city?

  3. The 1969 Woodstock festival was held on a farm near Bethel, in which state?

  4. Which singer, known as the "Queen of Soul," had a No. 1 hit with "Respect" in 1967?

  5. Which group recorded the 1966 hit "Good Vibrations"?

  6. Which Motown group had a No. 1 hit with "My Girl," reaching the top in March 1965?

  7. The Beatles' 1967 album featured a fictional band. What was it called?

  8. Elvis Presley bought a Memphis mansion in 1957 that is now a museum. What is its name?

  9. Which guitarist closed the Woodstock festival with a famous version of "The Star-Spangled Banner"?

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  • Press Check to see if you are right, and read the short explanation.
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A Little Memory Tip

Music is one of the strongest memory triggers there is. Try playing one of these songs and notice what else comes to mind, such as where you were, who you were with, or what the room looked like. Sharing that memory with a friend or family member makes it even more fun.

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