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60s One Hit Wonders Vol. 11 Trivia Quiz

The next installment in the series of US Top 40 hits by artists who had their 15 minutes of fame. I hope all of you are enjoying my quizzes. Good luck.

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

Author
fredsixties

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
288,844

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
1959

Awards
Top 5% quiz!

Last 3 plays: Guest 50 (4/10), Guest 67 (7/10), oslo1999 (6/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. In 1960, "Diamonds and Pearls" made it to the Top 20. Which group recorded it? Hint

The Zodiacs

The Marathons

The Shells

The Paradons

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Question 2 of 10

2. In the summer of 1961, this song hit the Top 10. Who made "Pretty Little Angel Eyes" a hit? Hint

Curtis Lee

Jackie lee

Dickie Lee

Robert E. Lee

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Question 3 of 10

3. The fall of 1962 gave us "A Wonderful Dream". Which group sent this song up the charts? Hint

The Majors

The Volumes

The Generals

The Twilights

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Question 4 of 10

4. The summer of 1963 brought us "Denise". Which group was pining for her? Hint

Randy and The Rainbows

Richie and The Candells

Jimmy and The Fireballs

Donnie and The Dreamers

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Question 5 of 10

5. This television star turned "singer" made it all the way to the top of the charts in 1964 with "Ringo". Who was he? Hint

Ward Bond

Lorne Greene

James Arness

Keenan Wynn

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Question 6 of 10

6. In the summer of 1965, "I Do" squeaked into the Top 40. Who sang it? Hint

The Marvelettes

The Marvelows

The Marvels

The Marvelous Three

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Question 7 of 10

7. 1966 provided us with "Double Shot (Of My Baby's Love)". Who laid down these tracks? Hint

The Swingin' Medallions

The Swingers

The Swingin' Blue Jeans

The Swingin' Tees

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Question 8 of 10

8. This hit came to us in the warmth of the summer in 1967. Which group invited us to "Come On Down To My Boat Baby?" Hint

Every Girl's Dream

The Sailors

Everyday People

Every Mother's Son

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Question 9 of 10

9. This instrumental hit made it onto the charts in the summer of 1968. Who rode "The Horse" into the Top 10 that year? Hint

Shelby Flint

Cliff Nobles and Co.

Paul Dino

The Stereos

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Question 10 of 10

10. The odd "Polk Salad Annie" was a Top 10 hit in 1969. Who recorded this piece? Hint

Tony Joe White

Bobby Joe Bradley

Billy Joe Royal

Swingin' Joe Turner

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In 1960, "Diamonds and Pearls" made it to the Top 20. Which group recorded it?

Answer: The Paradons

Billboard number 18, October 24, 1960. They were from Bakersfield, California. The group broke up almost immediately after their hit, amidst a dispute over money.

2. In the summer of 1961, this song hit the Top 10. Who made "Pretty Little Angel Eyes" a hit?

Answer: Curtis Lee

Billboard number seven, August 7, 1961. The song was produced by Phil Spector. Lee also sang back up on Barry Mann's "Who Put The Bomp?"

3. The fall of 1962 gave us "A Wonderful Dream". Which group sent this song up the charts?

Answer: The Majors

Billboard number 22, September 22, 1962. Sorry, no background info that I can find. Any help would be appreciated.

4. The summer of 1963 brought us "Denise". Which group was pining for her?

Answer: Randy and The Rainbows

Billboard number 10 August 24, 1963. Formed in 1962, in Queens, New York, they were produced by the same people who worked with The Tokens. They toured with the likes of The Four Seasons, The Beach Boys, Tony Orlando, and Jay Black among others. They continue to live off this song even today, as they make frequent appearances in the New York area.

5. This television star turned "singer" made it all the way to the top of the charts in 1964 with "Ringo". Who was he?

Answer: Lorne Greene

Billboard number one, November 7, 1964. What is there to say about Ben Cartwright? Actually, he recorded several folk/country western style albums in the 60s.

6. In the summer of 1965, "I Do" squeaked into the Top 40. Who sang it?

Answer: The Marvelows

Billboard number 37, July 3, 1965. They were considered a soul group, and were from Chicago. They broke up in 1969.

7. 1966 provided us with "Double Shot (Of My Baby's Love)". Who laid down these tracks?

Answer: The Swingin' Medallions

Billboard number 17, July 2, 1966. Considered a "beach music" group and hailing from South Carolina, this was their only Top 40 hit.

8. This hit came to us in the warmth of the summer in 1967. Which group invited us to "Come On Down To My Boat Baby?"

Answer: Every Mother's Son

Billboard number five, July 8, 1967. A New York City band, formed in 1967, they released three singles after this one, with no success, and disbanded in 1969.

9. This instrumental hit made it onto the charts in the summer of 1968. Who rode "The Horse" into the Top 10 that year?

Answer: Cliff Nobles and Co.

Billbaord number two, June 29, 1968. Their song was actually a B-Side instrumental version of a vocal song called "Love Is Alright". The horn section heard in the background later became part of the disco inspired group MFSB in the 70s, who had a number one hit with "TSOP (The Sound of Philadelphia)" in 1974.

10. The odd "Polk Salad Annie" was a Top 10 hit in 1969. Who recorded this piece?

Answer: Tony Joe White

Billboard number eight, August 23, 1969. White also wrote "A Rainy Night in Georgia" which became a big hit for Brook Benton in 1970.

Source: Author fredsixties

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