Motown Trivia

What soul singer, also known as "The Mad Man from Macon" and "The King of Soul," originally wrote "Respect"?

• Otis Redding

• Levi Stubbs

• Sam Cooke

• Smokey Robinson

Which group had their first US number one on the Billboard chart in 1965 with "My Girl"?

• The Supremes

• Four Tops

• The Temptations

• The Commodores

This San Francisco group was unique, multiracial, with male and female musicians. They broke new ground with hits like "Hot Fun in the Summertime" and "Everyday People".

• Sly and the Family Stone

• War

• Archie Bell and the Drells

• Earth, Wind and Fire

Who recorded "You Are The Sunshine Of My Life" in 1972?

• Marvin Gaye

• Steive Wonder

• Lionel Richie

• Sam Cooke

The Supremes were one of the sixties most popular groups. Who was the best known lead singer of this famous female trio?

• Gladys Horton

• Rosalind Ashford

• Florence Ballard

• Diana Ross

This group had previously reached the charts in both the US and UK with "Twist and Shout" in 1962. After joining Motown, they repeated the feat in 1966 with "This Old Heart of Mine (Is Weak For You)". Who are they?

• The Originals

• The Commodores

• The Beatles

• The Isley Brothers

Which artist, who later formed a successful song writing partnership with Norman Whitfield, released the song "Money (That's What I Want)"?

• Nickolas Ashford

• Lamont Dozier

• Barrett Strong

• Valerie Simpson

They were a Motown act, probably the original "boy band", that are still so popular with young girls. Their earliest hits included "ABC" and "The Love You Save." The lead singer went on to tremendous success as a solo act. Name the group.

• DeBarge

• Isley Brothers

• The Chambers Brothers

• Jackson Five

What was the first #1 hit for the Motown family, according to Billboard Magazine's pop chart?

• Shop Around

• My Girl

• What's Goin On

• Please Mr. Postman

Who was the lead singer with Motown group The Miracles in the 1960s?

• Ottis Redding

• Smokey Robinson

• Marvin Gaye

• Ronnie White