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Quiz about 1960s Surf Music Aussie Style
Quiz about 1960s Surf Music Aussie Style

1960s Surf Music Aussie Style Trivia Quiz


With its beautiful beaches and laid back lifestyle, it's no wonder Australia had its own brand of surfie music! All multiple choice.

A multiple-choice quiz by mandamoo. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
mandamoo
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
105,363
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
487
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Question 1 of 10
1. Name the #1 hit by the Denvermen in 1963? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. 'Bombora' was a huge hit for which band? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which little cutie had a chart topper with 'He's My Blonde Headed Stompie Wompie Real Gone Surfer Boy'? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Can you name the dance craze that replaced 'The Twist' in 1963? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. The Delltones had a biggie with which song? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Name the ballet dancer who swapped his pumps for a pair of thongs to release his own surfie classic? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Can you name Sir Robert Helpmann's song? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Guitarist Rob E.G. had a smash hit with an instrumental, can you name it? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Guitarist Rob E.G. had a smash hit with an instrumental. Can you name his follow up hit? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. What song by Johnny Devlin and The Devils hit the charts towards the end of 1963? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Name the #1 hit by the Denvermen in 1963?

Answer: Surfside

Transistor radios or 'trannies' would be cranked up along our beaches when this song was on!
2. 'Bombora' was a huge hit for which band?

Answer: The Atlantics

'Bombora' is an Aboriginal word meaning 'waves breaking over rocks'
3. Which little cutie had a chart topper with 'He's My Blonde Headed Stompie Wompie Real Gone Surfer Boy'?

Answer: Little Pattie

Phew, now that's a song title!:) Little Pattie was only 14 when she was discovered performing at the Maroubra Surf Club.
4. Can you name the dance craze that replaced 'The Twist' in 1963?

Answer: The Stomp

Two stomps of the left foot then two stomps of the right with your arms clasped behind your back. Easy!
5. The Delltones had a biggie with which song?

Answer: Hangin' Five

This song was actually penned by a Manly Police Detective!
6. Name the ballet dancer who swapped his pumps for a pair of thongs to release his own surfie classic?

Answer: Robert Helpmann

Sir Robert went on to continue his dance career, becoming one of the world's greatest classical ballet dancers.
7. Can you name Sir Robert Helpmann's song?

Answer: Surfer Doll

It was indeed Surfer Doll.
8. Guitarist Rob E.G. had a smash hit with an instrumental, can you name it?

Answer: Jezebel

Rob is still involved in the music industry as a manager in the States.
9. Guitarist Rob E.G. had a smash hit with an instrumental. Can you name his follow up hit?

Answer: 55 Days At Peking

A rather exotic tune.
10. What song by Johnny Devlin and The Devils hit the charts towards the end of 1963?

Answer: Stomp The Tumbarumba

A song to 'Stomp' to!
Source: Author mandamoo

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