Can you answer all these questions about '60s folk music?

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As the wave of American folk revival crested into the 1960s, it crashed up against the British invasion, influenced by earlier traditional American folk. The two genres intertangled, and when the wave rolled back, folk rock was left in its wake.

From bohemian coffee spots to grand festival stages, folk music was integral to the American consciousness of the time. Let's take a listen back and see what you can remember about folk, folk rock, and rockin' folks during the 1960s!

  1. In a 1965 recording, Bob Dylan sang "In the jingle-jangle morning, I'll come following you." Who is the eponymous "you?"
  2. Which hit by The Byrds consists of the first eight verses of the third chapter of the biblical Book of Ecclesiastes?
  3. Finish the lyrics: "But my words, like silent raindrops, fell; And echoed in the __________"
  4. Joan Baez' debut album features the traditional song "Mary Hamilton." Who is Mary Hamilton?
  5. "Chelsea Morning" is a song written and composed by Joni Mitchell and recorded for the singer's second album, titled what?
  6. Which act became known for such folk-flavored pop hits as "You Didn't Have to Be So Nice", which reached #10, and "Daydream", which went to #2?
  7. Who was NOT a member of The Mamas & The Papas?
  8. "Alice's Restaurant" is a satirical folk song by which singer-songwriter?
  9. Stephen Stills wrote the Crosby, Stills & Nash song "Helplessly Hoping" about his breakup with what singer?
  10. According to the Peter, Paul and Mary song, where does Puff, The Magic dragon frolic?

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