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1. 1960 saw Ray Charles reach number one singing about his favorite state. What state?
2. Ray Charles again. Who was it that hit the road in 1961?
3. The original Jersey Boys, The Four Seasons exploded onto the charts in 1962 with the first of their many number ones. Can you name it?
4. This 1960s pop singer had the biggest selling version of "Blue Velvet" in the U.S. when it went to number one in 1963. Who was the singer?
5. "Do Wah Diddy Diddy" was a number one hit in the U.S. in 1964. Which group took it there?
6. Another British Invasion band, Herman's Hermits had a big year in 1965. They had a song called "Mrs. Brown You've Got a Lovely Daughter" which went to number one. They had another song that found the top spot in the U.S. that year. With what other song did they become kings that year?
7. 1966 saw this hot hit reach the top of the charts. What group was it that gave us "Summer in The City?
8. The psychedelic tune "Incense and Peppermints" was a breakthrough tune for this U.S. West Coast group. Pick the correct one.
9. "Sunshine Superman", a 1966 number one hit by Donovan, mentions a comic book character besides Superman in the lyrics of the song. Who?
10. This song soared to the top of the charts for Peter, Paul and Mary in 1969. What song was it?
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