Motown is a genre loved by people of all ages and walks of life! Do you think you know this epic genre of music better than most? Are you ready to see if you're the ultimate Motown master? Take this quiz and find out!
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Which Motown group had a hit with the song "Baby Love" in the early sixties?
The Supremes
Gladys Knight and the Pips
The Four Tops
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Which of these Motown artists was the lead singer with the Commodores?
Junior Walker
Lionel Richie
Stevie Wonder
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"Now when you feel that you can't go on, Because all your hope is gone". These are the opening lyrics to which Motown classic?
I Can't Help Myself
Standing in the Shadows of Love
Reach out I'll be There
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Which Motown group had a hit with, "This Old Heart Of Mine?"
The Temptations
The Isley Brothers
The Four Tops
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"Calling out around the world, Are you ready for a brand new beat." Which Motown classic opens with this line?
I'll Be There Today
Dancing In The Street
Remember Me Fondly
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With whom did Diana Ross record the hit, "I'm Gonna' Make You Love Me?"
Michael Jackson
Marvin Gaye
The Supremes and The Temptations
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Which Motown artist had a hit with, "What Becomes Of The Brokenhearted?" "
Stevie Wonder
Smokey Robinson
Jimmy Ruffin
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"I've got sunshine on a cloudy day. When it's cold outside I've got the month of May." These are the opening lines of which Temptations Classic?
You're My Everything
My Girl
Cheek to Cheek
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With whom did Marvin Gaye duet on the chart single "It Takes Two?"
Diana Ross
Mary Wells
Kim Weston
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In which US city was Tamla Motown records originally based?
Chicago
Detroit
Philadelphia
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Who is credited as the founder of Motown?
Barry Gordy Jr.
Lionel Richie
Albert Hammond
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What year is designated as the start of Motown?
1955
1959
1961
Based on the results of this quiz, you’ve got the Motown magic! Despite not acing this quiz, you demonstrated a deep love of Motown music and history. While you might not be an expert, your love of this genre surely makes up for anything you might be lacking.
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Based on the results of this quiz, you are a true Motown mystic! While this genre is loved by many, few know the roots of this particular kind of music as well as you do. We think that you show your love for this genre by simply being a fan and knowing as much as you possibly can.
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Based on the results of this quiz, you are Motown magnificent! Motown will always hold a special place in your heart that no other genre of music will ever be able to fill. You demonstrated this knowledge with every question you answered with ease and skill. Well done!
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1
Which Motown group had a hit with the song "Baby Love" in the early sixties?
The Supremes
Gladys Knight and the Pips
The Four Tops
2
Which of these Motown artists was the lead singer with the Commodores?
Junior Walker
Lionel Richie
Stevie Wonder
3
"Now when you feel that you can't go on, Because all your hope is gone". These are the opening lyrics to which Motown classic?
I Can't Help Myself
Standing in the Shadows of Love
Reach out I'll be There
4
Which Motown group had a hit with, "This Old Heart Of Mine?"
The Temptations
The Isley Brothers
The Four Tops
5
"Calling out around the world, Are you ready for a brand new beat." Which Motown classic opens with this line?
I'll Be There Today
Dancing In The Street
Remember Me Fondly
6
With whom did Diana Ross record the hit, "I'm Gonna' Make You Love Me?"
Michael Jackson
Marvin Gaye
The Supremes and The Temptations
7
Which Motown artist had a hit with, "What Becomes Of The Brokenhearted?" "
Stevie Wonder
Smokey Robinson
Jimmy Ruffin
8
"I've got sunshine on a cloudy day. When it's cold outside I've got the month of May." These are the opening lines of which Temptations Classic?
You're My Everything
My Girl
Cheek to Cheek
9
With whom did Marvin Gaye duet on the chart single "It Takes Two?"
Diana Ross
Mary Wells
Kim Weston
10
In which US city was Tamla Motown records originally based?
Chicago
Detroit
Philadelphia
11
Who is credited as the founder of Motown?
Barry Gordy Jr.
Lionel Richie
Albert Hammond
12
What year is designated as the start of Motown?
1955
1959
1961
