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1960s Music Trivia Quiz

Think you know a lot about the 60's? If so, this is the quiz for you. GOOD LUCK! AND THANKS FOR PLAYING!

A multiple-choice quiz by ALXZANDER. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
ALXZANDER

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
26,243

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
4799

Last 3 plays: elon78 (4/10), Guest 195 (3/10), Guest 111 (3/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which of these songs was not recorded by Roy Orbison? Hint

Running Scared

Only The Lonely

Dance On Little Girl

Crying

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of these groups sang the 1963 hit 'Remember Then'? Hint

The Penguins

The Earls

Danny and The Juniors

Dion and The Belmonts

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of these groups sang the 1964 hit 'G.T.O.'? Hint

The Beach Boys

Jan and Dean

Ronny and The Daytonas

The Rip Chords

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which one of these Elvis Presley songs never made it to number one on the pop charts? Hint

'Stuck On You'

'Return To Sender'

'Are You Lonesome Tonight'

'Good Luck Charm'

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Question 5 of 10

5. 'The Wonder Who?' were also known as? Hint

The Foundations

The Isley Brothers

The 4 Seasons

The Impressions

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Question 6 of 10

6. 'Be My Baby' was recorded by which of these girl-groups? Hint

Crystals

Bob B. Soxx and The Blue Jeans

Chiffons

Ronettes

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Question 7 of 10

7. The Blossoms occasionally sang back-up for which of these singers. Hint

Bobby Darin

Paul Anka

All of these

Elvis Presley

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Question 8 of 10

8. Jay Black was the lead singer of which group? Hint

Jay and The Techniques

Ohio Express

The O'Jays

Jay and The Americans

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Question 9 of 10

9. 'So Much in Love' by the Tymes hit number one in which year? Hint

1965

1960

1963

1962

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who was 'Robert Weston Smith' better known as?

Answer: (Disc Jockey two words)

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Dec 11 2024 : elon78: 4/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of these songs was not recorded by Roy Orbison?

Answer: Dance On Little Girl

Dance On Little Girl was a top 10 hit for Paul Anka

2. Which of these groups sang the 1963 hit 'Remember Then'?

Answer: The Earls

'Remember Then' was the only song The Earls had any success with.

3. Which of these groups sang the 1964 hit 'G.T.O.'?

Answer: Ronny and The Daytonas

G.T.O. was their only top ten hit

4. Which one of these Elvis Presley songs never made it to number one on the pop charts?

Answer: 'Return To Sender'

'Return To Sender' stayed at the number 2 position for 5 weeks.

5. 'The Wonder Who?' were also known as?

Answer: The 4 Seasons

The 4 Seasons recorded as 'The Wonder Who?' and had a number 12 hit with 'Don't Think Twice'.

6. 'Be My Baby' was recorded by which of these girl-groups?

Answer: Ronettes

The Ronettes started singing professionally while still in junior high.

7. The Blossoms occasionally sang back-up for which of these singers.

Answer: All of these

The Blossoms also sang back-up for The Beach Boys,Duane Eddy, Mamas and The Papas and many others.

8. Jay Black was the lead singer of which group?

Answer: Jay and The Americans

John 'Jay' Traynor was the original lead singer but replaced by Jay Black shortly after their first hit.

9. 'So Much in Love' by the Tymes hit number one in which year?

Answer: 1963

'So Much In Love' hit number one in 1963.It was originally titled 'So In Love'.

10. Who was 'Robert Weston Smith' better known as?

Answer: Wolfman Jack

His gravelly voice and howling made him a legend in the early 60's.

Source: Author ALXZANDER

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