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A Flash by the 60s Trivia Quiz

Take a moment to go through some music history.

A multiple-choice quiz by boogieboo56. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
boogieboo56

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
142,962

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

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1009

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who sang these lyrics...? "The tears I cried for you could fill an ocean, but you don't care how many tears I cry..." Hint

Dusty Springfield

Connie Francis

Paul Anka

Bobby Vee

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Question 2 of 10

2. "If you should ever leave me, though life would still go on believe me, the world could show nothing to me..." What song is this from?" Hint

I Should Have Known Better

Here Comes the Night

God Only Knows

I Call Your Name

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Question 3 of 10

3. "He wears a smile, I wear a frown, and I can tell whenever he's around..." What song is this from? Hint

Tears of a Clown

Misery

I'll Keep You Satisfied

Before And After

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Question 4 of 10

4. Brian Hyland released his first hit in 1960 with... Hint

Sealed With a Kiss

Gypsy Woman

Take Good Care of My Baby

Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of the following does NOT occur on a "Pleasant Valley Sunday?" Hint

charcoal is burning

Mr. Martin walks his dog

Mrs. Grey is happy her roses are in bloom

a rock group down the street practices

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Question 6 of 10

6. "They say that you're a runaround lover, though you say it isn't so, but if you put me down for another, I'll know believe me I'll know..."
What song is this from? Hint

Runaround Sue

There Goes My Baby

Day Tripper

The Night Has a Thousand Eyes

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Question 7 of 10

7. According to the song "Puppy Love," how old are Paul Anka and his girlfriend? Hint

sixteen

fifteen

eighteen

seventeen

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Question 8 of 10

8. "I know you're feeling blue, cause I feel blue like you, I'll be strong as you are and wait just as long as you don't waste that look I adore..." What song is this from by Frankie Valli? Hint

Save It For Me

My Eyes Adored You

Let's Hang On

Tell It To the Rain

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Question 9 of 10

9. What was the last song by the Hollies that reached the Billboard top twenty during the seventies? Hint

Long Cool Woman (in a Black Dress)

Gasoline Alley Bred

He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother

The Air That I Breathe

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who sang "Judy in Disguise (with Glasses)?" Hint

Gary Lewis and the Playboys

John Fred and His Playboy Band

The Who

The Zombies

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who sang these lyrics...? "The tears I cried for you could fill an ocean, but you don't care how many tears I cry..."

Answer: Connie Francis

Connie Francis sang "Everybody's Somebody's Fool" in 1960.

2. "If you should ever leave me, though life would still go on believe me, the world could show nothing to me..." What song is this from?"

Answer: God Only Knows

One of my FAVORITE songs! The Beach Boys' "God Only Knows" was released in 1966 on their "Pet Sounds" album.

3. "He wears a smile, I wear a frown, and I can tell whenever he's around..." What song is this from?

Answer: Before And After

Another "relaxing" song by Chad and Jeremy.

4. Brian Hyland released his first hit in 1960 with...

Answer: Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini

"She was afraid to come out of the locker, she was as nervous as she could be..." How the times have changed!

5. Which of the following does NOT occur on a "Pleasant Valley Sunday?"

Answer: Mr. Martin walks his dog

The Monkees' "Pleasant Valley Sunday" was released in 1967.

6. "They say that you're a runaround lover, though you say it isn't so, but if you put me down for another, I'll know believe me I'll know..." What song is this from?

Answer: The Night Has a Thousand Eyes

Bobby Vee had this hit in early 1963. Later, Gary Lewis and the Playboys released the same song, though it didn't get nearly as high on the Billboard.

7. According to the song "Puppy Love," how old are Paul Anka and his girlfriend?

Answer: seventeen

"Puppy Love" was a hit of 1960.

8. "I know you're feeling blue, cause I feel blue like you, I'll be strong as you are and wait just as long as you don't waste that look I adore..." What song is this from by Frankie Valli?

Answer: Save It For Me

"Save It For Me" was a Four Seasons song of 1964.

9. What was the last song by the Hollies that reached the Billboard top twenty during the seventies?

Answer: The Air That I Breathe

The Hollies' "Air That I Breathe" became a hit in 1974.

10. Who sang "Judy in Disguise (with Glasses)?"

Answer: John Fred and His Playboy Band

John Fred sang "Judy in Disguise" in 1967. It was written as a parody of the Beatles' "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds."

Source: Author boogieboo56

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