Songs Of 1963 In Other Words Match Quiz | Music in Other Words

Songs Of 1963 In Other Words Trivia Quiz

The titles to these songs of 1963 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. All songs reached their peak positions on 1963 charts.

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

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. "The Earth's Termination"

Answer: Skeeter Davis

"The End of the World" by American singer Skeeter Davis was released in December 1962 and reached number two on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1963. Other songs by Davis include "Lost to a Geisha Girl", "Set Him Free", "My Last Date (with You)", and "Gonna Get Along Without You Now".

2. "The Male Comrade Belonging to Me Has Returned"

Answer: The Angels

"My Boyfriend's Back" by American girl group The Angels was released in 1963 and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Other songs by the group include "'Til", "Cry Baby Cry", "I Adore Him", and "Wow Wow Wee (He's the Boy for Me)".

3. "Take Steps as if You Were an Adult Male"

Answer: The Four Seasons

"Walk Like a Man" by rock band The Four Seasons was released in 1963 and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Other songs by the group include "Big Girls Don't Cry", "Dawn (Go Away)", "Rag Doll" and "Sherry".

4. "I Shall 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. Other songs by March include "I Wish I Were a Princess", "Hello Heartache, Goodbye Love", and "Oh My What a Guy".

5. "Long Tube Used For the Transportation of Petroleum"

Answer: The Chantays

"Pipeline" is a surf rock instrumental by The Chantays that was released in 1963 and reached number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song is featured in a helicopter battle scene in the 1979 film "More American Graffiti". Other songs by the group include "Monsoon", "Space Probe", and "It Never Works Out For Me".

6. "Ocean Waves Town"

Answer: Jan & Dean

"Surf City" by American music duo Jan and Dean was released in 1963 and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Other songs by the duo include "Baby Talk", "Heart and Soul", "Honolulu Lulu", and "Dead Man's Curve".

7. "Celebration Belonging to Me"

Answer: Lesley Gore

"It's My Party" by American singer-songwriter Lesley Gore was released in 1963 and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Other songs by Gore include "Judy's Turn to Cry", "She's a Fool", "You Don't Own Me", "Maybe I Know", and "California Nights".

8. "Long Period of High Temperature"

Answer: Martha and the Vandellas

"Heat Wave" by the Motown vocal group Martha and the Vandellas was released in 1963 and reached number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Other songs by the group include "Come and Get These Memories", "Quicksand", "Dancing in the Street", "Nowhere to Run", and "Jimmy Mack".

9. "Infant, Please Allow Yourself to Be Owned By Me"

Answer: The Ronettes

"Be My Baby" by American girl group the Ronettes was released in 1963 and reached number two on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Other songs by the group include "Baby, I Love You", "Walking in the Rain", and "Do I Love You?".

10. "Glucose Hut"

Answer: Jimmy Gilmer and the Fireballs

"Sugar Shack" by Jimmy Gilmer and the Fireballs was released in 1963 and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Other songs by the group include "Torquay", "Quite a Party"*, "Daisy Petal Pickin'", and "Bottle of Wine".

Source: Author bigjohnsludge

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Questions		Choices
1. "The Earth's Termination"		Jimmy Gilmer and the Fireballs
2. "The Male Comrade Belonging to Me Has Returned"		The Ronettes
3. "Take Steps as if You Were an Adult Male"		Skeeter Davis
4. "I Shall Tag-Along Behind the Male"		Jan & Dean
5. "Long Tube Used For the Transportation of Petroleum"		Lesley Gore
6. "Ocean Waves Town"		The Angels
7. "Celebration Belonging to Me"		The Chantays
8. "Long Period of High Temperature"		The Four Seasons
9. "Infant, Please Allow Yourself to Be Owned By Me"		Martha and the Vandellas
10. "Glucose Hut"		Little Peggy March