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60s One Hit Wonders Vol. 8 Trivia Quiz

The continuing series of one time successes. These song were all Billboard US Top 40 hits. I hope you all are enjoying the series. Good luck.

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

Author
fredsixties

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
287,965

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
971

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 50 (4/10), Guest 67 (8/10), Guest 90 (5/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. "The Wizard Of Oz" makes an unexpected appearance in this quiz, based on the 1960 recording of "Over The Rainbow" by: Hint

The Demensions

The Echoes

The Temptations

The Velvets

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Question 2 of 10

2. In 1961, this group hit the charts with "Please Love Me Forever". Hint

Rosie and The Originals

Cathy Jean and The Roommates

Donnie and The Dreamers

The Shells

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Question 3 of 10

3. 1962 saw "You'll Lose A Good Thing" hit the charts for this female songstress. Hint

Barbara Harris

Barbara George

Barbara Lynn

Betty Everett

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Question 4 of 10

4. The summer of 1963 was heated up with the help of "Just One Look". This was a Top 10 hit for: Hint

Betty Everett

Doris Day

Doris Troy

Dinah Washington

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Question 5 of 10

5. 1964 saw "Mixed-Up Shook-Up Girl" sneak into the Top 40. Which group recorded it? Hint

Patty and The Emblems

The Pyramids

The Premiers

The Viscounts

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Question 6 of 10

6. This instrumental hit recorded in 1965 broke into the Top 10 that spring. "Cast Your Fate To The Wind" was a score for: Hint

Bob Moose and His Orchestra

The Ray Bryant Trio

The Sounds Orchestral

The Philip Upchurch Combo

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Question 7 of 10

7. In 1966 this band made their only appearance in the Top 40 with (Hey) Little Girl. They were: Hint

The Syndicate Of Sound

The Busters

The Roulettes

The Rockyfellers

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Question 8 of 10

8. This group was trying to make it through the week in 1967 looking forward to the weekend. "Friday On My Mind" was a hit for which group? Hint

The Easybeats

The Heartbeats

The Newbeats

The Merseybeats

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Question 9 of 10

9. The theme song from the 1968 spaghetti Western, "The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly" was a Top 10 hit for: Hint

Jose Feliciano

Remo Tenega

Eddie Montez

Hugo Montenegro

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Question 10 of 10

10. The soulful 1969 hit "Color Him Father" was a Top 10 hit for: Hint

The Winstons

The Salems

The Marlboros

The Newports

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. "The Wizard Of Oz" makes an unexpected appearance in this quiz, based on the 1960 recording of "Over The Rainbow" by:

Answer: The Demensions

Billboard number 16, Sept 5, 1960. A doo-wop group from good old Brooklyn, they made frequent appearances at New Jersey's now defunct Palisades Park, as well as TV appearances on American Bandstand and The Clay Cole Show. "Cousin Brucie" (disc-jockey Bruce Morrow) gave them plenty of airplay on the old WABC radio in New York and this led to "Over The Rainbow" being a hit.

They were never able to duplicate their success.

2. In 1961, this group hit the charts with "Please Love Me Forever".

Answer: Cathy Jean and The Roommates

Billboard number 12, April 24, 1961. Searched high and low, and couldn't find any facts concerning this group. They really were a flash in the pan.

3. 1962 saw "You'll Lose A Good Thing" hit the charts for this female songstress.

Answer: Barbara Lynn

Billboard number 8, Aug 11, 1962. Born in Beaumont Texas in 1942, Lynn hit Top 40 for the only time with this song. She later toured tour with the likes of Gladys Knight, Stevie Wonder, Jackie Wilson, The Temptations, and Ike and Tina Turner, just to name a few.

4. The summer of 1963 was heated up with the help of "Just One Look". This was a Top 10 hit for:

Answer: Doris Troy

Billbaord number 10, July 27, 1963. Born in the Bronx, New York, she was discovered while working as an usherette at the world famous Apollo Theater, by James Brown. In addition to recording "Just One Look" she also co-wrote it. Sadly, Doris passed away due to emphysema in 2004.

5. 1964 saw "Mixed-Up Shook-Up Girl" sneak into the Top 40. Which group recorded it?

Answer: Patty and The Emblems

Billboard munber 37, Aug 15, 1964. From Camden, New Jersey, they disappeared as quickly as they came after this 1964 hit.

6. This instrumental hit recorded in 1965 broke into the Top 10 that spring. "Cast Your Fate To The Wind" was a score for:

Answer: The Sounds Orchestral

Billboard number 10, May 8, 1965. This was a British based studio group who specialized in "easy listening". The week this song made it into the Top 10, it was one of 9 out of the Billboard's Top 10 songs that week which were by British acts. The only song by a non-British group that broke up the domination was "Count Me In" by Gary Lewis and the Playboys, which sat at number 2.

7. In 1966 this band made their only appearance in the Top 40 with (Hey) Little Girl. They were:

Answer: The Syndicate Of Sound

Billbaord number 8, July 9, 1966. This group was a garage band formed in San Jose, California. They won a Battle Of The Bands contest in the San Jose area, beating over 100 bands including The Golliwogs, among others. This song was their only hit though. Who were the Gooliwogs you ask? Well, they later changed their name to "Creedence Clearwater Revival" and had some pretty good success.

8. This group was trying to make it through the week in 1967 looking forward to the weekend. "Friday On My Mind" was a hit for which group?

Answer: The Easybeats

Billboard number 16, May 20, 1967. This group was from Sydney, Australia, and are widely regarded as the greatest Australian pop band of the 60's. They were the first Australian rock and roll band to have an international pop hit with this song. This was their only American Top 40 hit, although they had 7 Top 10 hits in Australia during 1965 and 1966.

9. The theme song from the 1968 spaghetti Western, "The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly" was a Top 10 hit for:

Answer: Hugo Montenegro

Billbaord number two, June 1, 1968. Born in New York City way back in 1925, Montenegro was a prolific songwriter who wrote music for many TV shows and movies. Among his credits are 2 volumes of music from the TV show "The Man From Uncle", songs from 2 of the "Matt Helm" movies(starring Dean Martin), as well as music from "I Dream Of Jeannie","Here Come The Brides", and "The Outcasts". Montenegro died of emphysema in 1981.

10. The soulful 1969 hit "Color Him Father" was a Top 10 hit for:

Answer: The Winstons

Billboard number seven, July 12, 1969. A short-lived group based out of Washington D.C., they toured as a back-up group to The Impressions.

Source: Author fredsixties

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