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Hits of 1960 - Part 2 Trivia Quiz

In this quiz I will be covering some more of the hits of 1960. I will give you a song title and you tell me who sang it. Good luck!

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

Author
Velvet_Rain

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
389,300

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
1183

Last 3 plays: Guest 107 (8/10), Guest 38 (8/10), Guest 90 (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Considered a 'Teen Idol', who had a hit with the song "Wild One"? Hint

Johnny Tillotson

Brian Hyland

Bobby Rydell

Neil Sedaka

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which American singer/songwriter had a hit with "Beyond the Sea"? Hint

Andy Williams

Del Shannon

Pat Boone

Bobby Darin

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which American singer and actress recorded the song "Sixteen Reasons (Why I Love You)"? Hint

Barbra Streisand

Connie Stevens

Rosemary Clooney

Peggy Lee

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who had a top ten hit with the love song ""Cradle of Love"? Hint

Frankie Laine

Jim Reeves

Johnny Mathis

Johnny Preston

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Question 5 of 10

5. "Puppy Love" was a hit for which Canadian pop singer? Hint

Matt Monro

Johnnie Ray

Frank Sinatra

Paul Anka

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which female pop singer sang "My Heart Has a Mind of Its Own"? Hint

Patti Page

Connie Francis

Patsy Cline

Joan Baez

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Question 7 of 10

7. "Wonderful World" was a recorded by which American soul singer? Hint

Sam Cooke

Lloyd Price

Marvin Gaye

James Brown

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which singer, also known for his guitar playing, had a hit with "Because They're Young"? Hint

Johnny Cash

Chuck Berry

Duane Eddy

Bo Diddley

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Question 9 of 10

9. "Please Don't Tease" was a hit for which British band? Hint

Cliff Richard and the Shadows

Gerry and the Pacemakers

The Dave Clark Five

The Tremeloes

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who had a number one hit with the ballad "It's Now or Never"? Hint

Ben E. King

Elvis Presley

Roy Orbison

Tony Bennett

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Considered a 'Teen Idol', who had a hit with the song "Wild One"?

Answer: Bobby Rydell

"Wild One" was sung by Bobby Rydell and was written by Dave Appell, Kal Mann, and Bernie Lowe. It got to number two in the US, number seven in the UK and number eleven in Australia.

2. Which American singer/songwriter had a hit with "Beyond the Sea"?

Answer: Bobby Darin

"Beyond the Sea" was written in 1946 by Jack Lawrence and made popular by Bobby Darin. It got to number six in the US and number eight in the UK. It has been covered many times by artists such as Rod Stewart, Helen Shapiro, Westlife and Jeff Lynne.

3. Which American singer and actress recorded the song "Sixteen Reasons (Why I Love You)"?

Answer: Connie Stevens

"Sixteen Reasons (Why I Love You)" was written by Bill and Doree Post and performed by Connie Stevens. It got to number three in the US and number nine in the UK. It is featured in the 2001 film "Mulholland Drive" in which one of the characters mimes to it.

4. Who had a top ten hit with the love song ""Cradle of Love"?

Answer: Johnny Preston

"Cradle of Love" was recorded by Johnny Preston and comes from the 1960 album "Come Rock with Me". It got to number two in the UK and number seven in the US.

5. "Puppy Love" was a hit for which Canadian pop singer?

Answer: Paul Anka

"Puppy Love" was written and performed by Paul Anka. It can be found on his album "Paul Anka Sings His Big 15" (1959). It got to number two in the US and number thirty three in the UK. Donny Osmond recorded a cover version of it in 1972 and it was a number one hit in the UK.

6. Which female pop singer sang "My Heart Has a Mind of Its Own"?

Answer: Connie Francis

"My Heart Has a Mind of Its Own" was written by Howard Greenfield and Jack Keller and was performed by Connie Francis. It was a number one hit in the US and got to number three in the UK. Artists who have covered this song include Reba McEntire and Susan Raye.

7. "Wonderful World" was a recorded by which American soul singer?

Answer: Sam Cooke

"Wonderful World" was recorded by Sam Cooke and written by Lou Adler, Herb Alpert and Sam Cooke. It got to number twelve in the US but not as well in the UK only getting to number twenty seven. It has been covered by many artists including Herman's Hermits and Johnny Nash.

8. Which singer, also known for his guitar playing, had a hit with "Because They're Young"?

Answer: Duane Eddy

"Because They're Young" was written by Aaron Schroeder, Don Costa, and Wally Gold and sang by Duane Eddy. It reached number two in the UK and number four in the US. It can be found on his album "$1,000,000.00 Worth of Twang" (1960).

9. "Please Don't Tease" was a hit for which British band?

Answer: Cliff Richard and the Shadows

"Please Don't Tease" was recorded by Cliff Richard and the Shadows and written by Bruce Welch and Pete Chester. It was a number one hit in the UK, Norway and New Zealand. It can be found on the 1963 album " Cliff's Hit Album".

10. Who had a number one hit with the ballad "It's Now or Never"?

Answer: Elvis Presley

"It's Now or Never" was recorded by Elvis Presley and written by Wally Gold, Aaron Schroeder and Eduardo di Capua. It got to number one in the US, UK, Netherlands, Norway, Belgium and Australia. Country music singer John Schneider recorded a cover of the song in 1981.

Source: Author Velvet_Rain

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