60s One Hit Wonders In Other Words Quiz

The titles to these 60s One Hit Wonders songs have been re-worded. Your mission, if you decide to accept it, is to decipher the song titles and match them to the actual artists that did them.

A matching quiz by bigjohnsludge. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. "Pubescent Cherub"

Answer: Mark Dinning

"Teen Angel" by Mark Dinning was released in October 1959 and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in February 1960. The song was written by Mark's sister and brother-in-law Jean Dinning and Red Surrey. The song was featured in the 1973 film "American Graffiti".

2. "Scary Creature Pulp"

Answer: Bobby Pickett

"Monster Mash" by Bobby "Boris" Pickett was released in 1962 and reached number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. Pickett sings the song imitating the voice of actor Boris Karloff. The song is heard on many Pop Rock radio stations during the Halloween season.

3. "Syncopated Beat Belonging to Precipitation"

Answer: The Cascades

"Rhythm of the Rain" by The Cascades was released in 1962 and reached number three on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Other songs by the group include "A Little Like Lovin'", "For Your Sweet Love", "Cheryl's Goin' Home", and "Maybe the Rain Will Fall".

4. "I Intend to Tag-Along Behind the Male"

Answer: Little Peggy March

"I Will Follow Him" by American singer Little Peggy March was released in 1963 and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song is featured at the end of the 1992 film "Sister Act" when the church choir sings for the visiting Pope.

5. "(Similar To) Young Mr. Montague and Young Miss Capulet"

Answer: The Reflections

"(Just Like) Romeo and Juliet" by the Reflections was released in 1964 and reached number six on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Other songs by the group include "You Said Goodbye", "Talkin' About my Girl", "Shabby Little Hut", and "Like Adam & Eve".

6. "Filthy H2O"

Answer: The Standells

"Dirty Water" by the American rock band The Standells was released in 1965 and reached number 11 on the US Billboard singles chart. Other songs by the group include "The Boy Next Door", "Sometimes Good Guys Don't Wear White", "Why Pick On Me", and "Can't Help But Love You".

7. "Just Continue to Waltz"

Answer: The Gentrys

"Keep On Dancing" by The Gentrys was released in 1965 and reached number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Other songs by the band include "Every Day I Have to Cry", "Spread It on Thick", "Cinnamon Girl", and "Why Should I Cry". None of their songs after "Keep On Dancing" made it into the top 40 on U.S. charts.

8. "Bring Yourself to Where I Keep My Water Craft"

Answer: Every Mother's Son

"Come On Down to My Boat" by Every Mother's Son was released in 1967 and reached number six on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The band never had another song reach the top 40 on U.S. charts. Their follow up song "Put Your Mind at Ease" did manage to reach number eight on Canadian charts.

9. "An Amount This Day That Exceeds What Was Given the Day Before"

Answer: Spiral Starecase

"More Today Than Yesterday" by Spiral Starecase was released in 1969 and reached number 12 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song has been covered by such artists as Andy Williams, Lena Horne, Sonny & Cher, James Darren, Nick Carter, and Diana Ross.

10. "Hand Over Hand Over Favorable Adoration"

Answer: Crazy Elephant

"Gimme Gimme Good Lovin'" by Crazy Elephant was released in 1969 and reached number 12 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. Other songs by the group include "Sunshine, Red Wine", "Gimme Some More", and "There Ain't No Umbopo".

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Questions		Choices
1. "Pubescent Cherub"		Mark Dinning
2. "Scary Creature Pulp"		Every Mother's Son
3. "Syncopated Beat Belonging to Precipitation"		The Cascades
4. "I Intend to Tag-Along Behind the Male"		Bobby Pickett
5. "(Similar To) Young Mr. Montague and Young Miss Capulet"		Little Peggy March
6. "Filthy H2O"		Crazy Elephant
7. "Just Continue to Waltz"		The Gentrys
8. "Bring Yourself to Where I Keep My Water Craft"		The Reflections
9. "An Amount This Day That Exceeds What Was Given the Day Before"		The Standells
10. "Hand Over Hand Over Favorable Adoration"		Spiral Starecase