They are the songs that we belt out clumsily in the shower and that manage to survive generation after generation. We refer to them affectionately as oldies and they play softly in our heads as we reminisce about the past.
But how well do you actually know the lyrics to music from the 1950s, 60s, and 70s? Test your knowledge here.
Who is best known for singing these lyrics: They said someday you'll find all who love are blind. Oh, when your heart's on fire you must realize smoke gets in your eyes.
Correct Answer: The Platters
Smoke Gets in Your Eyes by The Platters made it to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1959.
Who sang these lyrics: You broke my heart cause I couldn't dance. You didn't even want me around and now I'm back, to let you know I can really shake 'em down.
Correct Answer: The Contours
Do You Love Me was The Contours' only top 40 single on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1962.
Who is known for singing these lyrics: And the people bowed and prayed to the neon god they made and the sign flashed out its warning in the words that it was forming and the sign said, The words of the prophets are written on the subway walls ...
Correct Answer: Simon & Garfunkel
The Sounds of Silence by Simon & Garfunkel reached No. 1 on New Years Day in 1966.
Do you know who sang these lyrics: Someone told me long ago there's a calm before the storm. I know it's been coming for some time.
Correct Answer: Creedence Clearwater Revival
Have You Ever Seen The Rain? by Creedence Clearwater Revival peaked at No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart in 1971.
Who sang these lyrics: When I find myself in times of trouble, mother Mary comes to me, speaking words of wisdom ..."
Correct Answer: The Beatles
Let It Be by The Beatles was released shortly after The Beatles announced their break up in 1970 and reached No. 1 in various countries around the world.
Who sang these lyrics: A long, long time ago...I can still remember how that music used to make me smile. And I knew if I had my chance that I could make those people dance and, maybe, theyd be happy for a while.
Correct Answer: Don McLean
Written as a tribute to the plane crash that killed Buddy Holly, the Big Bopper, and Ritchie Valens, American Pie by Don McLean remained a No. 1 hit in the United States for four weeks in 1972.
Who is known for singing these lyrics: Well my hands are shaky and my knees are weak. I can't seem to stand on my own two feet. Now who do you thank when you have such luck?
Correct Answer: Elvis Presley
All Shook Up by Elvis Presley remained at the top of the charts for eight weeks in 1957.
Do you know who sang these lyrics: You shake my nerves and you rattle my brain. Too much love drives a man insane. You broke my will, oh what a thrill.
Correct Answer: Jerry Lee Lewis
Released in 1957, Great Balls of Fire by Jerry Lee Lewis reached No.2 on Billboard pop charts, No.3 on the R&B charts and No.1 in country charts.
Who sang these lyrics: You know that it would be untrue. You know that I would be a liar if I was to say to you girl, we couldn't get much higher.
Correct Answer: The Doors
Light My Fire by The Doors spent three weeks at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1967.
Who sang these lyrics: Well, you can tell by the way I use my walk, I'm a woman's man, no time to talk. Music loud and women warm. I've been kicked around since I was born.
Correct Answer: Bee Gees
Following the success of the film Saturday Night Fever, Staying Alive by the Bee Gees stayed No.1 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts for four weeks in 1978.
