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60s One Hit Wonders Vol. 6 Trivia Quiz

This is the next installment in my series. Simply give me the name of the recording artist from the choices provided. I hope those who are trying my quizzes are enjoying them. (All songs are taken from the "Billboard" charts)

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

Author
fredsixties

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
287,535

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1355

Awards
Top 10% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 50 (8/10), Guest 67 (8/10), Guest 65 (4/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. This hit from the summer of 1960 was the saga of a guy imagining what his dream girl would be like. "Image Of A Girl" was a Top 10 song for: Hint

The Safaris

The Capris

The Surfaris

The Flares

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Question 2 of 10

2. In 1961 this group had a girl named "Rama Lama Ding Dong". They were: Hint

The Cadillacs

The Edsels

The Impalas

The Hudsons

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Question 3 of 10

3. The spring of 1962 saw this gentleman, who was primarily a songwriter for others, write a hit for himself. He called it "Shout, Shout (Knock Yourself Out)". He was: Hint

Ernie Maresca

Joe Barry

Eddie Holland

Eddie Harris

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Question 4 of 10

4. This song, released in the summer of 1963, was a parody of the old song "On Top Of Old Smokey". The very funny "On Top Of Spaghetti" was set to music by: Hint

Tom Davis and the Pixies

Steve Glazer and the Kindergarden Club

Tom Glazer and the Do-Re-Mi Children's Chorus

Tom Fox and the Nursery Rhymers

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Question 5 of 10

5. In 1964 a female singer from England sent this strong single across the Atlantic. Who sang "You're My World"? Hint

Dusty Springfield

Jackie DeShannon

Petula Clark

Cilla Black

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Question 6 of 10

6. The theme song from the 1965 James Bond thriller "Goldfinger" was belted out by this sultry singer. Her name was: Hint

Shirley Bassey

Dionne Warwick

Shirley Ellis

Tina Turner

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Question 7 of 10

7. In 1966 this songwriter turned recording artist charted his only Top 40 hit with "Elusive Butterfly". His name is: Hint

Bobby Marchan

Billy Paul

Len Barry

Bob Lind

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Question 8 of 10

8. The early spring of 1967 saw "Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye" become a hit for this doo-wop group. Hint

The Casinos

The Echoes

The Players

The Stereos

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Question 9 of 10

9. This 1968 entry was recorded by a pop/country duo that had their only Top 40 hit with "Playboy". They were: Hint

Skip and Flip

Gene and Debbe

Johnnie and Jo

Chip and Dale

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Question 10 of 10

10. 1969 saw this soulful tune make it into the Top 20. "Black Pearl" was a hit for: Hint

Los Bravos

The Washingtons

The Chartbusters

The Checkmates Ltd.

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This hit from the summer of 1960 was the saga of a guy imagining what his dream girl would be like. "Image Of A Girl" was a Top 10 song for:

Answer: The Safaris

Billboard number six Aug 1, 1960. The group was formed in Los Angeles in 1959, and although they realesed a few more songs after this one, they never charted again.

2. In 1961 this group had a girl named "Rama Lama Ding Dong". They were:

Answer: The Edsels

Billboard number 21 June 19, 1961. Originally called the Essos, they changed their name to match the Ford produced automobile of the same name. They were frequent guests on "American Bandstand" and have recorded over 25 songs.

3. The spring of 1962 saw this gentleman, who was primarily a songwriter for others, write a hit for himself. He called it "Shout, Shout (Knock Yourself Out)". He was:

Answer: Ernie Maresca

Billboard number 6 May 16, 1962. Maresca was born in the Bronx, New York, and started as a singer/songwriter for "The Regents". His big break came when he came to the attention of another Bronx resident, Dion DeMucci. Maresca ended up writing some of Dion's biggest hits, including "Runaround Sue" and "The Wanderer".

He also later wrote "Whenever A Teenager Cries" which became a hit for Reparata and the Delrons.

4. This song, released in the summer of 1963, was a parody of the old song "On Top Of Old Smokey". The very funny "On Top Of Spaghetti" was set to music by:

Answer: Tom Glazer and the Do-Re-Mi Children's Chorus

Billboard number 14 July 6, 1963. Glazer, born back in 1914, wrote songs that were recorded by Peter Paul and Mary, as well as Bob Dylan, among others.

5. In 1964 a female singer from England sent this strong single across the Atlantic. Who sang "You're My World"?

Answer: Cilla Black

Billboard number 26 July 7, 1964. Cilla started at the Cavern Club, which produced another fairly famous group of musicians. She also was managed by Brian Epstein and produced by George Martin.

6. The theme song from the 1965 James Bond thriller "Goldfinger" was belted out by this sultry singer. Her name was:

Answer: Shirley Bassey

Billboard number eight March 27, 1965. Bassey was born in Cardiff, Wales. She also did the themes to "Diamonds Are Forever" and "Moonraker", making her the only singer to do more than one James Bond theme song.

7. In 1966 this songwriter turned recording artist charted his only Top 40 hit with "Elusive Butterfly". His name is:

Answer: Bob Lind

Billboard number five, March 12, 1966. Even though over 200 artists have covered songs written by Lind, he is still a one-hit wonder. Artists such as Glen Campbell, Dolly Parton, Cher, and Eric Clapton just to name a few, have all recorded songs written by Lind.

8. The early spring of 1967 saw "Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye" become a hit for this doo-wop group.

Answer: The Casinos

Billboard number six, March 11, 1967. Originally formed in Cincinnati, Ohio, this was their only Top 40 hit. Their leader, John Hughes, eventually became a country music promoter, and passed away in 2002 after a fatal car accident.

9. This 1968 entry was recorded by a pop/country duo that had their only Top 40 hit with "Playboy". They were:

Answer: Gene and Debbe

Billboard number 17, April 13, 1968. Hailing from Nashvile Tennesee, the duo disappeared almost immediately after the song left the charts.

10. 1969 saw this soulful tune make it into the Top 20. "Black Pearl" was a hit for:

Answer: The Checkmates Ltd.

Billboard number 13, July 5, 1969. Led by Sonny Charles and hailing from Fort Wayne Indiana, this hit was produced by the legendary Phil Spector.

Source: Author fredsixties

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