Home > Blogs > Steven L. Smith > Bellingham WA Home Inspector's Blog -- King of the House Home Inspection

Stories Behind the Music -- Those Mid-Sixties Hits

By Steven L. Smith

Home Inspector with King of the House Home Inspection, Inc. Home Inspector Lic #207

May 15, 2009 01:55 AM

I like many different types of music and oldies of different eras. Anyone who listens to oldies radio will realize that most of the oldies stations play music from the 1960's or the 1970's. Since much of radio tries to target people ages 25 to 54, the years featured on the playlists change as the population grays. However, marketing information indicates that oldies listeners, and many rock critics, believe that some of the best music came out in the mid-sixties. And, of the 1960's, 1965 and 1966 were considered to be among the best years.

The sixties might have had some of the best recordings but not necessarily the best clothing styles.

Since a number of people have participated in my previous "Twin-Pick" contests, involving Elvis and the Beatles, I thought it would be fun to tickle the memory gland in yet another way. We will go back to those heady days of yesteryear.

The rules are the same -- no losers, just those who get to try and try again. If you are right, you will be transported in the time machine back to an important event in music history. If you are wrong, well, then you get the big raspberry. If you were around, in the 1960's, think about these questions. The experts always tell you that, with multiple choice, your first impression is the best answer. That might not be the case here.

1. Which song was, according to Billboard magazine, the #1 song of 1965?

A. Eight Days A Week -- Beatles

B. Stop! In The Name of Love -- Supremes

C. (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction -- Rolling Stones

D. Turn, Turn, Turn -- Byrds

2. Which song was, again according to Billboard, the #1 song of 1966.

A. Winchester Cathedral -- New Vaudeville Band

B. I'm a Believer -- Monkees

C. Monday, Monday -- Mamas and Papas

D. These Boots Are Made For Walkin' -- Nancy Sinatra

For more "Stories Behind the Music" click on the guitar

Steven L. Smith

Bellingham WA Home Inspections

Comments(8)

Comment

Show All Comments

Sort:

Paddy (Patricia) Pizappi

Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty - Pine Bush, NY

Real Estate Associate Broker Hudson Valley NY

Alright Mr Smith - I got #1 wrong but I have an excuse I did not care for the Stones then, at that time the Beatles held my heart My first album ever was a present from my parents when I was really sick - It was called Meet The Beatles <Scream> Of course I was only a few days old then <GR>

then # 2 I got right so I guess that wasn't two bad - Davey Jones Oh Yeah!!!

Thanks for the trip. From a former Smith in NY

May 15, 2009 04:31 AM

Jack Gilleland

Home Inspection and Investor Services, Clayton - Clayton, OH

Well, since somebody thinks that Satifaction is the all time best rock song I had to go with the Stones. I screwed up on the second one, because I went with my heart instead of my head. Never a good idea. Should have figured it was the monkees.

May 15, 2009 05:21 AM

King of the House Home Inspection, Inc. - Bellingham, WA

Bellingham WA Home Inspector

Paddy,

You look way too young to remember any of those longhairs.

Jack,

I hear that Izzy goes ape over the monkees.

May 15, 2009 08:46 AM

Barbara S. Duncan

RE/MAX Advantage - Searcy, AR

GRI, e-PRO, Executive Broker, Searcy AR

Steve, these are so much fun. I only got ONE raspberry. I remember driving the freeways of Los Angeles listening to the Monkees. The Stones were a bit wilder but good too. You are letting me see them all in action which I never had the opportunity to do earlier.

May 15, 2009 01:05 PM

I got good genes Steve but thanks for the compliment.

May 15, 2009 09:44 PM

TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.

Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN

Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029

Steven, what can I say but I'm a Believer that no matter how hard I try, I just cant get no satisfaction. This one had me thinking. Gawd, did you have to put Nancy up there? Gag me with a spoon! Pa-Tooie...

Your building consultant for life in Nashville, TN

May 15, 2009 10:56 PM

Michael,

I thought that the last time you called on the phone I heard Nancy's greatest hits in the background. No?

May 16, 2009 02:34 AM

Jack Sterback

Coldwell Banker Select professionals, Lancaster , PA. - West Lancaster, PA

Relocation Specialist

Can't seem to get 2 out of 2 right. But I'll keep trying!

Feb 27, 2010 02:16 AM

Stories Behind the Music -- Those Mid-Sixties Hits

Comments(8)

Steven L. Smith

Real Estate Resources

Recent Posts

Additional Information