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Which Motown Artist Sang “Sir Duke”?
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Which Motown Artist Sang “I Wish”?
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Who Sang “Black Dog”?
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The Jackson 5
2
The Temptations
3
The Supremes
4
The Four Tops
“My Girl” was recorded by The Temptations and became one of Motown’s most recognizable love songs.
1
The Who
2
The Beatles
3
Led Zeppelin
4
The Rolling Stones
“Hey Jude” was released by The Beatles in 1968 and became a massive singalong classic worldwide.
1
The Supremes
2
Martha and the Vandellas
3
Mary Wells
4
The Marvelettes
The Supremes recorded “Stop! In The Name Of Love,” featuring Diana Ross on a signature Motown hit.
1
The Rolling Stones
2
The Kinks
3
The Doors
4
The Beatles
The Rolling Stones’ “Satisfaction” is a defining 1965 rock anthem built around its unforgettable guitar riff.
1
The Four Tops
2
The Temptations
3
The Jackson 5
4
The Miracles
“I Want You Back” introduced The Jackson 5 to the world and became an early Motown pop-soul smash.
1
Queen
2
The Eagles
3
Fleetwood Mac
4
Journey
Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” blended rock and opera, showcasing Freddie Mercury’s dramatic, wide-ranging vocals.
1
Stevie Wonder
2
Smokey Robinson and the Miracles
3
Marvin Gaye
4
Edwin Starr
Stevie Wonder’s “Signed, Sealed, Delivered I’m Yours” is a joyful Motown classic driven by punchy horns and groove.
1
Black Sabbath
2
Led Zeppelin
3
Deep Purple
4
AC/DC
Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway To Heaven” became a legendary rock epic, famous for its gradual, powerful build.
1
The Supremes
2
The Marvelettes
3
The Temptations
4
The Four Tops
“Reach Out I’ll Be There” was a major Four Tops hit, led by Levi Stubbs’ commanding voice.
1
Lynyrd Skynyrd
2
Boston
3
Fleetwood Mac
4
Eagles
The Eagles’ “Hotel California” is known for its mysterious lyrics and iconic closing guitar solo duel.
1
Mary Wells
2
The Supremes
3
Martha and the Vandellas
4
The Miracles
“Dancing in the Street” by Martha and the Vandellas became an energetic Motown anthem with infectious momentum.
1
The Allman Brothers Band
2
Creedence Clearwater Revival
3
The Doobie Brothers
4
Lynyrd Skynyrd
Lynyrd Skynyrd’s “Sweet Home Alabama” is a Southern rock staple with instantly recognizable guitar lines.
1
Rick James
2
Stevie Wonder
3
Marvin Gaye
4
Lionel Richie
Stevie Wonder wrote and recorded “Superstition,” powered by a famous clavinet riff and tight funk rhythm.
1
Kiss
2
Aerosmith
3
Journey
4
Queen
Aerosmith’s “Dream On” highlights Steven Tyler’s soaring vocals and became one of their signature songs.
1
Junior Walker and the All Stars
2
The Temptations
3
The Miracles
4
Marvin Gaye
Marvin Gaye’s version of “I Heard It Through the Grapevine” is a classic Motown recording with deep tension.
1
The Doors
2
Cream
3
The Beatles
4
The Rolling Stones
“Come Together” was recorded by The Beatles for Abbey Road, featuring a swampy groove and memorable bassline.
1
Martha Reeves
2
Mary Wells
3
Gladys Knight
4
Diana Ross
Mary Wells sang “My Guy,” an early Motown favorite that helped define the label’s sweet pop-soul sound.
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The Animals
2
The Who
3
Steppenwolf
4
The Kinks
Steppenwolf’s “Born to Be Wild” became a biker-movie staple and a lasting symbol of hard-driving rock.
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The Temptations
2
The Four Tops
3
The Marvelettes
4
Smokey Robinson and the Miracles
Smokey Robinson and the Miracles recorded “The Tracks of My Tears,” celebrated for its emotional, poetic songwriting.
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Led Zeppelin
2
Black Sabbath
3
Deep Purple
4
AC/DC
Deep Purple’s “Smoke on the Water” is famous for one of rock’s most recognizable guitar riffs.
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The Miracles
2
The Temptations
3
The Supremes
4
The Four Tops
The Temptations delivered “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg,” showcasing their tight harmonies and irresistible Motown groove.
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Eagles
2
Lynyrd Skynyrd
3
The Doobie Brothers
4
ZZ Top
Lynyrd Skynyrd’s “Free Bird” is renowned for its long, blazing guitar solo and concert singalongs.
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Mary Wells
2
The Marvelettes
3
The Supremes
4
Martha and the Vandellas
The Marvelettes’ “Please Mr. Postman” was an early Motown No. 1 and a timeless teen-pop classic.
1
Van Halen
2
AC/DC
3
Queen
4
The Police
Queen’s “Another One Bites the Dust” leans into funk-rock and became one of their biggest crossover hits.
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The Jackson 5
2
Smokey Robinson and the Miracles
3
The Temptations
4
The Four Tops
“Shop Around” was a breakthrough hit for the Miracles, helping establish Motown’s early chart dominance.
1
The Kinks
2
The Doors
3
The Animals
4
The Who
The Doors’ “Light My Fire” became a defining late-1960s rock hit, featuring Ray Manzarek’s iconic organ.
1
The Temptations
2
The Four Tops
3
The Supremes
4
The Miracles
The Four Tops scored big with “I Can’t Help Myself,” driven by Levi Stubbs’ warm, urgent lead vocal.
1
Queen
2
Journey
3
Foreigner
4
Boston
“We Will Rock You” by Queen became a stadium staple, built around stomps, claps, and crowd participation.
1
Stevie Wonder
2
Rick James
3
Lionel Richie
4
Marvin Gaye
Marvin Gaye’s “What’s Going On” is a landmark Motown song addressing social issues with compassion and soul.
1
Boston
2
Fleetwood Mac
3
The Eagles
4
Journey
Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin’” became a multigenerational anthem, powered by Steve Perry’s soaring chorus.
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The Miracles
2
The Supremes
3
The Marvelettes
4
Martha and the Vandellas
“Heat Wave” by Martha and the Vandellas is a high-energy Motown classic packed with driving rhythm and horns.
1
Led Zeppelin
2
Cream
3
Deep Purple
4
The Who
Led Zeppelin’s “Whole Lotta Love” features Robert Plant’s vocals and a groundbreaking, heavy guitar sound.
1
Ike and Tina Turner
2
Captain and Tennille
3
Sonny and Cher
4
Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell
Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell recorded the original “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” a defining Motown duet.
1
The Byrds
2
The Beatles
3
The Doors
4
The Rolling Stones
The Rolling Stones released “Paint It, Black,” notable for its driving beat and distinctive sitar-like instrumentation.
1
The Temptations
2
Edwin Starr
3
The Four Tops
4
Junior Walker and the All Stars
“Shotgun” is Junior Walker and the All Stars’ signature hit, blending Motown soul with gritty sax energy.
1
The Who
2
Cream
3
The Jimi Hendrix Experience
4
Led Zeppelin
“Purple Haze” showcased Jimi Hendrix’s revolutionary guitar style and helped define late-1960s psychedelic rock.
1
Lionel Richie
2
Stevie Wonder
3
Marvin Gaye
4
Smokey Robinson
Stevie Wonder’s “For Once in My Life” became a beloved Motown standard with bright horns and joyful vocals.
1
The Rolling Stones
2
The Who
3
The Doors
4
The Kinks
The Who’s “Baba O’Riley” is known for its synth intro and explosive rock chorus often called “Teenage Wasteland.”
1
The Marvelettes
2
Barrett Strong
3
The Temptations
4
The Miracles
Barrett Strong recorded “Money (That’s What I Want),” one of Motown’s earliest hits and a label cornerstone.
1
Queen
2
The Police
3
The Cars
4
Foreigner
The Police broke through with “Roxanne,” featuring Sting’s distinctive voice and reggae-influenced rock style.
1
The Temptations
2
The Miracles
3
The Four Tops
4
The Jackson 5
The Jackson 5 performed “Dancing Machine,” later famous for their robot dance moves on television.
1
The Doobie Brothers
2
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
3
Fleetwood Mac
4
Eagles
The Eagles’ “Take It Easy” became a laid-back classic rock staple with crisp harmonies and road-trip vibes.
1
Martha and the Vandellas
2
The Marvelettes
3
The Contours
4
The Supremes
The Contours recorded “Do You Love Me,” a dance-floor Motown hit that still appears in movies and parties.
1
The Clash
2
Blondie
3
The Ramones
4
Sex Pistols
The Clash’s “London Calling” fused punk energy with broader rock influences, becoming an enduring classic.
1
The Four Tops
2
Smokey Robinson and the Miracles
3
The Temptations
4
Edwin Starr
“Tears of a Clown” by the Miracles pairs upbeat music with sad lyrics about hiding heartbreak.
1
Guns N’ Roses
2
Def Leppard
3
Aerosmith
4
Bon Jovi
Guns N’ Roses scored a huge hit with “Sweet Child o’ Mine,” driven by Slash’s instantly recognizable riff.
1
Gladys Knight
2
Diana Ross
3
Mary Wells
4
Teena Marie
Diana Ross recorded “I’m Coming Out,” a Motown-era anthem produced by Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards.
1
Eagles
2
Boston
3
Journey
4
Fleetwood Mac
Fleetwood Mac’s “Go Your Own Way” is a classic from Rumours, featuring Lindsey Buckingham’s urgent vocal delivery.
1
The Four Tops
2
The Jackson 5
3
The Temptations
4
The Miracles
The Jackson 5’s “I’ll Be There” became one of Motown’s biggest hits, led by young Michael Jackson.
1
Led Zeppelin
2
Van Halen
3
Deep Purple
4
AC/DC
AC/DC’s “Back in Black” is a hard-rock classic featuring Brian Johnson and one of the best-known riffs.
1
Stevie Wonder
2
Lionel Richie
3
Rick James
4
Marvin Gaye
Stevie Wonder’s “Sir Duke” celebrates jazz legend Duke Ellington with bright horns and joyful musical craftsmanship.
1
Boston
2
Foreigner
3
Kansas
4
Journey
Boston’s “More Than a Feeling” became a classic rock radio staple, famous for its soaring chorus and guitar tone.
1
Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell
2
Sonny and Cher
3
Ike and Tina Turner
4
Hall and Oates
Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell recorded “Ain’t Nothing Like the Real Thing,” a warmly harmonized Motown duet.
1
The Who
2
The Doors
3
The Rolling Stones
4
Pink Floyd
Pink Floyd’s “Wish You Were Here” is a reflective classic rock song built around acoustic guitar and yearning lyrics.
1
Gladys Knight
2
Diana Ross
3
Martha Reeves
4
Mary Wells
Diana Ross scored with “Upside Down,” a Motown-era dance hit produced by Chic’s Rodgers and Edwards.
1
Foreigner
2
Kansas
3
Boston
4
Journey
Kansas released “Carry On Wayward Son,” a classic rock favorite known for its harmonies and dramatic guitar work.
1
The Spinners
2
The Temptations
3
The Four Tops
4
The Miracles
The Four Tops recorded “Bernadette,” driven by Levi Stubbs’ intense vocal and the Holland-Dozier-Holland sound.
1
Led Zeppelin
2
The Who
3
Cream
4
Deep Purple
Cream’s “Sunshine of Your Love” features Eric Clapton’s guitar and a legendary riff anchored by Jack Bruce.
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The Jackson 5
2
The Temptations
3
The Miracles
4
The Four Tops
The Temptations sang “The Way You Do the Things You Do,” an early hit that helped launch their fame.
1
Lou Reed
2
Iggy Pop
3
David Bowie
4
Elton John
David Bowie’s “Rebel Rebel” became a glam-rock classic, instantly recognized by its crunchy opening guitar riff.
1
Smokey Robinson and the Miracles
2
The Temptations
3
The Four Tops
4
The Marvelettes
“Ooo Baby Baby” is a Miracles ballad showcasing Smokey Robinson’s tender vocals and emotional storytelling.
1
Fleetwood Mac
2
The Doobie Brothers
3
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
4
Eagles
Fleetwood Mac’s “The Chain” is the only song credited to all five members of the Rumours lineup.
1
Rick James
2
Marvin Gaye
3
Lionel Richie
4
Stevie Wonder
Rick James recorded “Super Freak,” a funky Motown-era hit famous for its bold bassline and playful attitude.
1
The Who
2
The Rolling Stones
3
The Doors
4
Creedence Clearwater Revival
Creedence Clearwater Revival’s “Fortunate Son” became a protest-rock staple, powered by John Fogerty’s gritty delivery.
1
The Four Tops
2
Smokey Robinson and the Miracles
3
The Temptations
4
The Supremes
The Miracles recorded “You Really Got a Hold on Me,” later famously covered by The Beatles.
1
The Cars
2
Journey
3
Eagles
4
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers released “American Girl,” a classic rock favorite with bright guitars and driving momentum.
1
The Four Tops
2
The Temptations
3
Commodores
4
The Jackson 5
Commodores recorded “Easy,” a smooth Motown-era ballad featuring Lionel Richie’s warm, mellow lead vocal.
1
Kansas
2
Blue Öyster Cult
3
Foreigner
4
Boston
Blue Öyster Cult’s “Don’t Fear the Reaper” became a classic rock staple with eerie hooks and ringing guitars.
1
Smokey Robinson
2
Marvin Gaye
3
Rick James
4
Stevie Wonder
Stevie Wonder recorded “I Was Made to Love Her” as a teen, showcasing his early Motown brilliance.
1
Eagles
2
The Police
3
Dire Straits
4
Fleetwood Mac
Dire Straits’ “Sultans of Swing” is known for Mark Knopfler’s clean guitar style and storytelling lyrics.
1
The Supremes
2
The Miracles
3
Martha and the Vandellas
4
The Marvelettes
The Supremes scored with “Baby Love,” one of Motown’s defining mid-1960s pop-soul smash hits.
1
The Rolling Stones
2
The Who
3
The Doors
4
Creedence Clearwater Revival
Creedence Clearwater Revival recorded “Bad Moon Rising,” a catchy classic rock tune with ominous lyrics.
1
The Isley Brothers
2
The Four Tops
3
The Miracles
4
The Temptations
The Isley Brothers recorded “This Old Heart of Mine,” blending Motown polish with their energetic vocal style.
1
Rod Stewart
2
David Bowie
3
Billy Joel
4
Elton John
Elton John’s “Crocodile Rock” is a nostalgic rock hit celebrating early rock-and-roll and youthful memories.
1
Rick James
2
Marvin Gaye
3
Commodores
4
Lionel Richie
Commodores recorded “Three Times a Lady,” a romantic ballad that became one of Motown’s biggest crossover hits.
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Fleetwood Mac
2
The Doobie Brothers
3
Eagles
4
Steve Miller Band
Steve Miller Band’s “The Joker” became a laid-back classic rock hit with playful lyrics and an easy groove.
1
Martha and the Vandellas
2
The Supremes
3
The Miracles
4
The Marvelettes
“Where Did Our Love Go” helped make The Supremes superstars, launching a run of huge Motown hits.
1
Boston
2
Journey
3
Fleetwood Mac
4
Eagles
The Eagles’ “Life in the Fast Lane” is a driving rocker featuring sharp guitars and vivid, cautionary storytelling.
1
Marvin Gaye
2
Stevie Wonder
3
Smokey Robinson
4
Lionel Richie
Marvin Gaye recorded “Ain’t That Peculiar,” pairing a bouncy Motown groove with lyrics about complicated love.
1
Led Zeppelin
2
Deep Purple
3
Van Halen
4
AC/DC
AC/DC’s “You Shook Me All Night Long” became a radio staple, fueled by punchy riffs and big hooks.
1
The Miracles
2
The Temptations
3
Boyz II Men
4
The Four Tops
Boyz II Men released “I’ll Make Love to You” on Motown in the 1990s, topping charts worldwide.
1
Rod Stewart
2
Bruce Springsteen
3
Billy Joel
4
Elton John
Billy Joel’s “You May Be Right” is a punchy rock hit showcasing his energetic, barroom-style vocal delivery.
1
Stevie Wonder
2
Rick James
3
Marvin Gaye
4
Commodores
Commodores recorded “Lady (You Bring Me Up),” a bright, romantic Motown-era hit with polished, upbeat production.
1
Bruce Springsteen
2
Tom Petty
3
John Mellencamp
4
Bob Seger
Bob Seger’s “Old Time Rock and Roll” became an enduring classic, often linked to movies and singalongs.
1
Marvin Gaye
2
Lionel Richie
3
Rick James
4
Stevie Wonder
Lionel Richie’s “All Night Long” continued his Motown legacy, blending pop with a celebratory, danceable rhythm.
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Thin Lizzy
2
Led Zeppelin
3
AC/DC
4
Deep Purple
Thin Lizzy’s “The Boys Are Back in Town” is a classic rock favorite with swaggering riffs and story-like verses.
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The Marvelettes
2
The Miracles
3
The Supremes
4
Martha and the Vandellas
“Jimmy Mack” by Martha and the Vandellas is a lively Motown hit with urgent vocals and a bright beat.
1
Dire Straits
2
Golden Earring
3
Blue Öyster Cult
4
Steve Miller Band
Golden Earring’s “Radar Love” became a classic rock road-song, celebrated for its driving rhythm and chorus.
1
Rick James
2
Stevie Wonder
3
Marvin Gaye
4
Lionel Richie
Stevie Wonder’s “I Wish” is a funky, nostalgic Motown-era track from Songs in the Key of Life.
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AC/DC
2
Deep Purple
3
The Who
4
Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin’s “Black Dog” is known for its stop-start riff and Robert Plant’s powerful, bluesy vocals.
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