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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. "Blue Moon"
Answer: The Marcels
A 1961 favorite - used as the "spotlight dance" in the movie "Grease". During the song, Danny's friends, well, showed the audience their "blue moons".
2. "Venus"
Answer: Frankie Avalon
An all-time favorite of mine from 1959.
3. "I'm Sorry"
Answer: Brenda Lee
A jukebox hit in 1960. Brenda also recorded "Sweet Nothins'" and "Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree". She just released her autobiobraphy in 2002.
4. "My Boyfriend's Back"
Answer: The Angels
1963 was the year for this hit. This was a tough one. There were so many "girl groups" with great songs it's hard to remember who sang what!
5. "Oh, Donna"
Answer: Ritchie Valens
Ritchie Valens was among those killed in a plane crash with Buddy Holly and the Big Bopper on "The Day The Music Died", February 3, 1959.
6. "Runaround Sue"
Answer: Dion
1961 was the year Dion made this song a hit. I believe this was the first song Dion recorded as a solo. He also sang "Teenager In Love" with the Belmonts.
7. "He's So Fine"
Answer: The Chiffons
This is such a good song from 1963!
8. "Tammy"
Answer: Debbie Reynolds
Debbie Reynolds also starred in the title role in 1957 movie. The marvelous lady can still belt out a tune!
9. "The Stroll"
Answer: The Diamonds
A jukebox "classic". How many times have we all performed this popular line dance?
10. "This Diamond Ring"
Answer: Gary Lewis and the Playboys
1965 was Gary Lewis' year to shine. He's comedian Jerry's son.
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