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60s One Hit Wonders Vol. 19 Trivia Quiz

The end is here. This is the my final quiz in this category. After 190 entries, I finally have come to the end of the series. I hope all of you have enjoyed these memories. Next up, the 70s.

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

Author
fredsixties

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
291,812

Updated
Dec 03 21

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10

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Question 1 of 10

1. In 1963, "Talk To Me" shot into the Top 20 for this bright group. What name did they go under? Hint

The Starlights

The Moonglows

The Glowing Embers

Sunny and The Sunglows

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who put "You Don't Have To Be A Baby To Cry" onto the charts in 1963? Hint

The Carabells

The Carousels

The Caravelles

The Caramels

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Question 3 of 10

3. "Shangri-La" was a Top 10 hit in 1964 for this artist. Who placed this song on the charts? Hint

Robert Maxwell and His Harp and Orchestra

Peter Drake and His Talking Steel Guitar

Sammy Kaye and His Orchestra

San Remo Golden Strings

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Question 4 of 10

4. "THe Girl From Ipanema" was walking in 1964 and made it into the Top 5. Who made her walk? Hint

Fernando

Gilberto

Humberto

Carlito

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Question 5 of 10

5. 1968 saw a myriad of one hit wonders. This instrumental smash almost made number one that summer. Who recorded "Classical Gas"? Hint

John Williams

The Neon Philharmonic

Sherwin Williams

Mason Williams

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Question 6 of 10

6. In the 60's there were a few songs about the pastime of guys watching girls. In 1968 the definitive song made it to the airwaves, and onto the charts. Who did "Girl Watcher"? Hint

The O'Kaysions

The Sensations

The Inspirations

The Validations

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Question 7 of 10

7. Free Gift Ten Points! Whose only Top 40 hit was "All Along The Watchtower"? Hint

Janis Joplin

Ginger Baker

Blind Faith

The Jimi Hendrix Experience

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Question 8 of 10

8. For another gift 10 points, who also had a Top 40 hit in 1968 with "Piece Of My Heart"? Hint

Motherlode

Yellow Balloon

People

Big Brother and The Holding Company

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Question 9 of 10

9. No gift here! In 1968 this group recorded the snappy tune "Shame Shame". Who were they? Hint

Psychedelic Sunshine

Magic Dreams

Magic Lanterns

Majic Rainbows

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Question 10 of 10

10. The final question in this series is here. In 1969 we got the musical question "Will You Be Staying After Sunday?" Who asked? Hint

The New Seekers

Peppermint Rainbow

The We Five

Bubble Puppy

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In 1963, "Talk To Me" shot into the Top 20 for this bright group. What name did they go under?

Answer: Sunny and The Sunglows

Billboard number 11, October 26, 1963. An all Chicano group from San Antonio, Texas, the group enjoyed their only success with this cover song. They did subsequently try some other covers, but met with no success.

2. Who put "You Don't Have To Be A Baby To Cry" onto the charts in 1963?

Answer: The Caravelles

Billboard number three, December 21, 1963. This British duo took this song which was a cover of a Tennessee Ernie Ford song, and almost got to the top that year, but never approached that success again.

3. "Shangri-La" was a Top 10 hit in 1964 for this artist. Who placed this song on the charts?

Answer: Robert Maxwell and His Harp and Orchestra

Billboard number 6, May 2, 1964. Maxwell was a harpist and songwriter who went to Julliard on a scholarship. He entered the military and served under 1920's crooner Rudy Vallee. In addition to this song Maxwell also wrote the classic "Ebb Tide". As of June 2008 Mr. Maxwell is still alive and kicking at age 87.

4. "THe Girl From Ipanema" was walking in 1964 and made it into the Top 5. Who made her walk?

Answer: Gilberto

Billboard number five, July 18, 1964. Astrud Gilberto was born in Brazil in 1940. Her music is considered akin to samba, or bossa nova style. She won a Grammy for this song that year. She was inducted into The International Latin Music Hall Of Fame in 2002.

5. 1968 saw a myriad of one hit wonders. This instrumental smash almost made number one that summer. Who recorded "Classical Gas"?

Answer: Mason Williams

Billboard number two, August 3, 1968. The multi-talented Williams, in addition to being a successful musician and composer, has won an Emmy as a comedy writer for The Smothers Brothers, and also written for The Glen Campbell GoodTime Hour, and Saturday Night Live (he was head writer in 1980). He is also a published poet and author.

6. In the 60's there were a few songs about the pastime of guys watching girls. In 1968 the definitive song made it to the airwaves, and onto the charts. Who did "Girl Watcher"?

Answer: The O'Kaysions

Billboard number five, October 5, 1968. From Wilson, North Carolina, this group is considered a blue-eyed soul group. They never had another hit. The song itself was subsequently used (with some rewording) as an ad for the popular TV game show "Wheel Of Fortune".

7. Free Gift Ten Points! Whose only Top 40 hit was "All Along The Watchtower"?

Answer: The Jimi Hendrix Experience

Billboard number 20, October 19, 1968. Although Hendrix has a number of popular and time tested songs, and was a pioneer during his time, this song was the only one to make it into the Top 40, due in part to the perceived anti-establishment style of his music.

8. For another gift 10 points, who also had a Top 40 hit in 1968 with "Piece Of My Heart"?

Answer: Big Brother and The Holding Company

Billboard number 12, November 9, 1968. Formed in 1965 in San Francisco, the band took off with the addition of Janis Joplin in 1966. Joplin actually left the group shortly after this recording.

9. No gift here! In 1968 this group recorded the snappy tune "Shame Shame". Who were they?

Answer: Magic Lanterns

Billboard number 29, December 29, 1968. Formed in England in 1962 and originally called "The Sabres", this was their only Top 40 foray in the U.S. One of the members, Albert Hammond, did have some success in the 70s here in the states with the song "It Never Rains In California" which he penned.

10. The final question in this series is here. In 1969 we got the musical question "Will You Be Staying After Sunday?" Who asked?

Answer: Peppermint Rainbow

Billboard number 32, May 3, 1969. Considered psychedelic, the group was originally from Baltimore, Maryland. They originally called themselves The New York Times, and were given a record contract by Decca Records after "Mama" Cass Elliot heard them play and contacted the record company on their behalf.

Source: Author fredsixties

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