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1. In 1957, The Bobbettes had a number one hit with "Mr. Lee". The song was a huge success and is still well thought-of as a party favorite to this day. About two years later, the five young girls followed up with what song?
2. Claude King warned us in 1962 about Clifton Clowers who is "mighty handy with a gun and a knife". He lived on "Wolverton Mountain" (also the name of the song) with his daughter. Jo Ann Campbell had an answer song "I"m the Girl from Wolverton Mountain" also in 1962. What best describes the relationship of Clifton Clowers and his daughter?
3. Lesley Gore told the sad story of a jilted girl whose boyfriend, Johnny, showed up at a party with another girl in 1963's "It's My Party". Only two months later, Lesley scored again with her follow-up "It's Judy's Turn to Cry" about this teen soiree. According to the lyrics which of the following did NOT happen at this disastrous party?
4. Charlie Brown became a household name in the late fifties thanks to the cartoon strip genius of Charles Schultz. Then, in 1959, The Coasters recorded a Leiber and Stoller tune describing the antics of a ne'er-do-well youth in their song, "Charlie Brown". It was an enormous hit. Shortly thereafter, Joe Tex recorded an answer song revealing Charlie Brown's fate. What is the title of this obscure answer to "Charlie Brown"?
5. The summer of 1958 brought us the catchy "Willie and the Hand Jive" by Johnny Otis. The infectious song went to number 9 (and stayed on the charts for 15 weeks). Johnny attempted a follow-up number about Willie becoming involved in a dance craze of the era. What is the title of this follow-up song about Willie?
6. Buddy Holly's "Peggy Sue" went to number 3 in November, 1957 and it was an instant classic. The song told of undying love and adoration for the girl. Buddy's follow-up song revealed that something must have gone terribly wrong with their relationship. He seemed to be on the outside relying only on rumors. What happened to Peggy Sue? The title of the follow-up song tells us. What is it?
7. In June of 1960, Hank Locklin recorded "Please Help Me I'm Falling" which quickly became a standard, achieving number one on Country charts. Hard to resist, a female artist scored with an answer song, "(I Can't Help You), I'm Falling Too". Who was the singer who answered Hank's lament?
8. One of the legendary tunes of the fifties was Chuck Berry's "Johnny B. Goode". It is still revered today. The follow-up song to this 1958 classic, "Bye Bye Johnny", appeared in 1960. Which of the following did Johnny eventually NOT do?
9. Lonnie Russ went on a rant in 1962 about his wife's lack of culinary skills in "My Wife Can't Cook". The song did not chart in the U.S., but went to number 57 in the U.K. Lonnie did not get away with his griping. Little Alice came back at him with "So What If I Can't Cook?". What was the one accusation that she did NOT throw back at her complaining hubby?
10. At the end of 1957, LaVern Baker recorded an incredible song entitled "Jim Dandy". The song is quintessential fifties music. Shortly thereafter, LaVern attempted a follow-up song with "Jim Dandy Got Married" which did not do very well. Although, this follow-up revealed Jim Dandy's nickname and his lady-love's name. What are the two names?
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