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60s One Hit Wonders Vol. 9 Trivia Quiz

The next in the continuing series, these artists made it to the US Top 40 only once in their careers. I hope those who are following this series are enjoying it; for new players, please try my other quizzes as well. Good luck to all.

A multiple-choice quiz by fredsixties. Estimated time: 3 mins.

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Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. 1960 saw this young church singer record "A Million To One" and have a Top 10 hit. His name was: Hint

Ray Smith

Jimmy Charles

Gary Mills

Gary U.S. Bonds

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Question 2 of 10

2. In 1961, "I Like It Like That" made in onto the charts for the first time. This recording was by whom? Hint

George Maharis

Johnny Ray

Chris Kenner

Eddie Holland

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Question 3 of 10

3. In 1962 this R & B singer had a Top 10 hit with "Party Lights". She was? Hint

Janie Grant

Betty Everett

Claudine Clark

Patti LaBelle

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Question 4 of 10

4. The 1963 classic "Till Then" was a Top 10 hit for whom? Hint

The Rondells

The Blue Bells

The Pastels

The Classics

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Question 5 of 10

5. 1964 saw this Canadian folk-singer belt out "We'll Sing In the Sunshine". This song was Top 10 for? Hint

Diane Ray

Irma Thomas

Gale Garnett

Dale Ward

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Question 6 of 10

6. "Baby The Rain Must Fall" went Top 10 in 1965. Recorded for the movie of the same name, it was a hit for whom? Hint

Glen Campbell

Glen Owens

Glen Edwards

Glenn Yarbrough

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Question 7 of 10

7. 1966 saw this vocal group have a hit with "Oh How Happy". What did this harmonic group call themselves? Hint

The Shades Of Blue

The Soul Rockers

The Friends Of Distinction

The Pixies Three

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Question 8 of 10

8. "The Wizard Of Oz" is represented by this cute 1967 ditty. "Ding Dong The Witch Is Dead" was recorded by: Hint

The Fifth Estate

The Sixth Sense

The Four Munchkins

The Third Degree

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Question 9 of 10

9. The epic "MacArthur Park" was a Top 10 hit in 1968 for whom? Hint

Donna Summer

Richard Harris

Neil Young

Don McLean

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Question 10 of 10

10. "My Pledge Of Love" cracked the Top 20 in 1969 for? Hint

Bubble Puppy

The Balloon Farm

Spirit

The Joe Jeffrey Group

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. 1960 saw this young church singer record "A Million To One" and have a Top 10 hit. His name was:

Answer: Jimmy Charles

Billboard number five, Sept. 26, 1960. Charles was born in 1942, and at age 16 won a talent contest at the legendary Apollo Theater in New York. He won the contest four weeks in a row. He then cut his demo of "A Million To One". The song was a big hit, but Charles could never duplicate the feat.

2. In 1961, "I Like It Like That" made in onto the charts for the first time. This recording was by whom?

Answer: Chris Kenner

Billboard number two, July 31, 1961. Kenner was a New Orleans-born R & B singer whose greatest success was this song, which was later covered by The Dave Clark Five. He also produced "Land Of 1000 Dances", which was a hit for both Wilson Pickett, and Cannibal and the Headhunters.

3. In 1962 this R & B singer had a Top 10 hit with "Party Lights". She was?

Answer: Claudine Clark

Billboard number five, Sept 1, 1962. Clark was born in Macon, Georgia, and grew up in Philadelphia. She disappeared quickly from the music scene.

4. The 1963 classic "Till Then" was a Top 10 hit for whom?

Answer: The Classics

Billboard number 20, Aug. 3, 1963. Formed in 1958 in Brooklyn, and led by Emil Stuccio, they had some minor success before "Till Then", but none after. They disbanded in 1966.

5. 1964 saw this Canadian folk-singer belt out "We'll Sing In the Sunshine". This song was Top 10 for?

Answer: Gale Garnett

Billboard number four, Oct. 17, 1964. Gale actually won a Grammy for this song, as Best Folk Recording. She also became an accomplished actress, and writer, appearing in episodes of "77 Sunset Strip" in the 60s. She has since retired from music, but continued to act and write. She appeared in "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" in 2002, and has had two novels published since 1999.

6. "Baby The Rain Must Fall" went Top 10 in 1965. Recorded for the movie of the same name, it was a hit for whom?

Answer: Glenn Yarbrough

Billboard number 12, May 22, 1965. Born in Milwaukee Wisconsin, Glenn led a group called The Limeliters from 1959 through 1963. He also recorded "The House of The Rising Sun" seven years before The Animals hit with the song. Glenn's hobby is sailing, and he has sailed around the world five times.

7. 1966 saw this vocal group have a hit with "Oh How Happy". What did this harmonic group call themselves?

Answer: The Shades Of Blue

Billboard number 12, June 25, 1966. The song was written by Edwin Starr, and was their only hit. They disbanded in 1970.

8. "The Wizard Of Oz" is represented by this cute 1967 ditty. "Ding Dong The Witch Is Dead" was recorded by:

Answer: The Fifth Estate

Billboard number 11, July 1, 1967. Formed in Stamford Connecticut in 1964, as "The D-Men", they played largely to Greenwich Village audiences, using the garage rock style, to win a "Murray the K" music contest in 1965, and appeared on TV's "Hullabaloo".

They changed their name in 1966, and recorded their biggest hit in 1967. The constantly toured with some of the biggest American groups of the day, such as The Turtles, The Lovin' Spoonful, and The Buckinghams, among others.

9. The epic "MacArthur Park" was a Top 10 hit in 1968 for whom?

Answer: Richard Harris

Billboard number two, June 22, 1968. Born in Ireland, this was his only hit. He was, however, an accomplished actor, who was nominated twice for Academy Awards, and had appeared in movies as late as 2002. He played Albus Dumbledore in the first two Harry Potter films, before his untimely death due to Hodgkins Disease, later that year.

10. "My Pledge Of Love" cracked the Top 20 in 1969 for?

Answer: The Joe Jeffrey Group

Billboard number 14, July 26, 1969. This group was so obscure that I could find no information on it. They truly were a "flash in the pan".

Source: Author fredsixties

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