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The Ultimate Hits of 1961 Quiz | 1960s Music

In this quiz I will cover some of the hits of 1961. 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 #
263,153

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
4650

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 64 (9/10), Mark1970 (6/10), Guest 174 (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. "Runaway" was a hit for which American rock and roll singer? Hint

Roy Orbison

Bo Diddley

Del Shannon

Duane Eddy

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who had a hit with "Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen"? Hint

Tony Bennett

Brian Hyland

Billy Fury

Neil Sedaka

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which Bobby had a number one hit with "Take Good Care Of My Baby"? Hint

Bobby Darin

Bobby Vinton

Bobby Rydell

Bobby Vee

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who had a hit with the song "Michael"? Hint

The Highwaymen

The Tokens

The Marcels

The Drifters

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Question 5 of 10

5. "Hit The Road Jack" was a song by which American soul musician? Hint

Al Green

Ray Charles

Stevie Wonder

Jackie Wilson

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which rock and roll legend sang "Running Scared"? Hint

Chuck Berry

Elvis Presley

Paul Anka

Roy Orbison

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which artist had a hit with "Big Bad John"? Hint

Cliff Richard

Sam Cooke

Chubby Checker

Jimmy Dean

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Question 8 of 10

8. "Moody River" was a hit for whom? Hint

Pat Boone

Johnny Preston

Marty Robbins

Eddie Cochran

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which duo had a hit with "Ebony Eyes"? Hint

Peter & Gordon

The Righteous Brothers

Everly Brothers

Bob & Earl

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Question 10 of 10

10. "Hello Mary Lou" was a hit for which American singer? Hint

Ricky Nelson

Matt Monro

Carl Perkins

Adam Faith

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. "Runaway" was a hit for which American rock and roll singer?

Answer: Del Shannon

"Runaway" is a song by Del Shannon and went to number one in both the US and UK. It has since been covered by artists such as The Small Faces, Bonnie Raitt and The Misfits.

2. Who had a hit with "Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen"?

Answer: Neil Sedaka

"Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen" was recorded by Neil Sedaka, the lyrics written by Howard Greenfield. It went to number three in the UK and number six in the US.

3. Which Bobby had a number one hit with "Take Good Care Of My Baby"?

Answer: Bobby Vee

"Take Good Care of My Baby" was written by Carole King and Gerry Goffin and recorded by Bobby Vee. It was a number one hit in the US and went to number three in the UK.

4. Who had a hit with the song "Michael"?

Answer: The Highwaymen

"Michael" is a song by The Highwaymen. They shortened the title from "Michael, row the boat ashore". It was a number one hit in both the UK and US.

5. "Hit The Road Jack" was a song by which American soul musician?

Answer: Ray Charles

"Hit the Road Jack" was written by Percy Mayfield and recorded by Ray Charles. It went to number one in the US and number six in the UK. It has since been covered by artists such as Suzi Quatro and Basement Jaxx.

6. Which rock and roll legend sang "Running Scared"?

Answer: Roy Orbison

"Running Scared" is a song by Roy Orbison. It was a number one hit in the US and went to number nine in the UK. The song was covered by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds in 1986.

7. Which artist had a hit with "Big Bad John"?

Answer: Jimmy Dean

"Big Bad John" is a song by Jimmy Dean. It went to number one in the US and number two in the UK. It won a Grammy for Best Country & Western Recording in 1962.

8. "Moody River" was a hit for whom?

Answer: Pat Boone

"Moody River" is a song by Pat Boone. It was a number one hit in the US, but only made it to number eighteen in the UK.

9. Which duo had a hit with "Ebony Eyes"?

Answer: Everly Brothers

"Ebony Eyes" is a song by The Everly Brothers. It was a number one hit in the UK and got to number eight in the US.

10. "Hello Mary Lou" was a hit for which American singer?

Answer: Ricky Nelson

"Hello Mary Lou" was written by Gene Pitney and recorded by Ricky Nelson. It went to number two in the UK and number nine in the US. It has since been covered by artists such as Creedence Clearwater Revival and The Statler Brothers.

Source: Author Velvet_Rain

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