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Lyrics From 1959 Trivia Quiz

Each question gives you four songs from 1959 by the same artist or group. Select which of those goes with the lyrics given. [All songs listed made the top 40 on Billboard's Hot 100; all correct answers made the top ten, but none was a number one hit.]

A multiple-choice quiz by lowtechmaster. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
lowtechmaster

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
390,326

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which 1959 Lloyd Price song had these lyrics?

"Over and over
My friend says I'm a fool.
But over and over
I'll be a fool for you."
Hint

Come Into My Heart

Stagger Lee

Personality

I'm Gonna Get Married

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Question 2 of 10

2. This quatrain appears in what 1959 song by Frankie Avalon?

"When that once-shy little sleepyhead
Learns about love and its lilt,
You can bet that the change
Is more than from cotton to silk." Hint

Venus

Bobby Sox To Stockings

Why

Just Ask Your Heart

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Question 3 of 10

3. Connie Francis used these lines in which 1959 tune?

"Once I was your sweetheart,
Now I'm just a friend.
Once you really loved me,
Now I just pretend." Hint

Lipstick On Your Collar

Frankie

Among My Souvenirs

If I Didn't Care

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Question 4 of 10

4. These lines are from which 1959 Brook Benton number?

"Your touch is like a breath of spring,
You give life to my soul.
To me, sweetheart, you're everything
I ever hoped to hold." Hint

It's Just A Matter Of Time

Thank You Pretty Baby

Endlessly

So Many Ways

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Question 5 of 10

5. From what 1959 Ricky Nelson hit comes this stanza?

"We gotta get home fast.
Can't speed (can't speed)
We're in a slow down zone.
Baby, look at that clock
Why can't it be wrong." Hint

It's Late

Just A Little Too Much

Never Be Anyone Else But You

Sweeter Than You

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Question 6 of 10

6. The group: The Coasters. The words:

"Measles make you bumpy
And mumps'll make you jumpy
And chicken pox will make you jump and twitch.
A common cold'll fool ya
And whooping cough'll cool ya."

The song? Hint

Charlie Brown

I'm A Hog For You

Along Came Jones

Poison Ivy

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Question 7 of 10

7. "You keep my heart jumpin' like a kangaroo,
Floatin' like an onion in a bowl of stew.
Baby, ev'ry time you come in view,
I run like an antelope to get to you."

Fabian sang these lyrics in what 1959 tune? Hint

Tiger

Hound Dog Man

Turn Me Loose

This Friendly World

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Question 8 of 10

8. In 1959, Paul Anka sang these lines in which song?

"Happiness is what I long for,
Loneliness is why I cry.
For you have made my heart a slave
And now it's up to you."
Hint

It's Time To Cry

Put Your Head On My Shoulder

Lonely Boy

(All Of A Sudden) My Heart Sings

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Question 9 of 10

9. The singer: Fats Domino. The quatrain:

"Were gonna dance to the rock an roll.
We're gonna even do the stroll.
We're gonna Lindy hop with Suzy Q.
It's a special party just for you."

The number? Hint

Be My Guest

I'm Gonna Be A Wheel Some Day

I Want To Walk You Home

I'm Ready

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Question 10 of 10

10. "I've been waiting just for tonight
To do some lovin' and hold you tight.
Don't tell me baby you gotta go,
I've got the hi-fi high and the lights down low."

These lyrics are from which Elvis Presley 1959 song? Hint

My Wish Came True

(Now And Then There's) A Fool Such As I

I Need Your Love Tonight

A Big Hunk O' Love

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which 1959 Lloyd Price song had these lyrics? "Over and over My friend says I'm a fool. But over and over I'll be a fool for you."

Answer: Personality

On Billboard's Hot 100 in 1959, Lloyd Price's "Personality" made number two. Topping the chart was "Stagger Lee" at number one. "I'm Gonna Get Married" reached number three. And, at number 20, was "Come Into My Heart".

2. This quatrain appears in what 1959 song by Frankie Avalon? "When that once-shy little sleepyhead Learns about love and its lilt, You can bet that the change Is more than from cotton to silk."

Answer: Bobby Sox To Stockings

Frankie Avalon (born Francis Avallone) sang "Bobby Sox To Stockings," a number eight song on the Hot 100 in 1959. That year, "Venus" and "Why" both hit number one, and "Just Ask Your Heart" made number seven.

3. Connie Francis used these lines in which 1959 tune? "Once I was your sweetheart, Now I'm just a friend. Once you really loved me, Now I just pretend."

Answer: Frankie

"Frankie" (B side) at number nine and "Lipstick On Your Collar" (A side) at number five gave Connie Francis (born Concetta Rosa Maria Franconero) a double hit in 1959. Also on the Hot 100 were "Among My Souvenirs" at number seven and "If I Didn't Care" at number 22.

4. These lines are from which 1959 Brook Benton number? "Your touch is like a breath of spring, You give life to my soul. To me, sweetheart, you're everything I ever hoped to hold."

Answer: So Many Ways

Billboard's Hot 100 listed "So Many Ways" at number six for Brook Benton (born Benjamin Franklin Peay). "It's Just A Matter Of Time" peaked at number three, "Endlessly" made number 12, and "Thank You Pretty Baby" reached number 16.

5. From what 1959 Ricky Nelson hit comes this stanza? "We gotta get home fast. Can't speed (can't speed) We're in a slow down zone. Baby, look at that clock Why can't it be wrong."

Answer: It's Late

Ricky Nelson (born Eric Hilliard Nelson) had three number nine hits on the Hot 100 in 1959: "It's Late," "Just A Little Too Much," and "Sweeter Than You." "Never Be Anyone Else But You" reached number six.

6. The group: The Coasters. The words: "Measles make you bumpy And mumps'll make you jumpy And chicken pox will make you jump and twitch. A common cold'll fool ya And whooping cough'll cool ya." The song?

Answer: Poison Ivy

In 1959, the Coasters were Carl Gardner, Leon Hughes, Billy Guy, Will "Dub" Jones (who replaced original Coaster Bobby Nunn), and Cornelius Gunter, with Adolph Jacobs on guitar. In 1959, the group had a double-sided hit with "Poison Ivy" (Side A) at number seven and "I'm A Hog For You" (Side B) at number 38. "Charlie Brown" was a very solid number two, and "Along Came Jones" reached number nine.

7. "You keep my heart jumpin' like a kangaroo, Floatin' like an onion in a bowl of stew. Baby, ev'ry time you come in view, I run like an antelope to get to you." Fabian sang these lyrics in what 1959 tune?

Answer: Tiger

"Tiger" scored at number three on the 1959 Hot 100 for Fabian (born Fabian Forte). "Turn Me Loose" and "Hound Dog Man" both reached number nine, and "This Friendly World," side B of "Hound Dog Man," got to number 12.

8. In 1959, Paul Anka sang these lines in which song? "Happiness is what I long for, Loneliness is why I cry. For you have made my heart a slave And now it's up to you."

Answer: It's Time To Cry

Billboard's Hot 100 in 1959 had Paul Anka's "It's Time To Cry" rated at number four. Also on the Hot 100, "Lonely Boy" topped the chart at number one and "Put Your Head On My Shoulder" came close at number two. "(All Of A Sudden) My Heart Sings" reached number 15.

9. The singer: Fats Domino. The quatrain: "Were gonna dance to the rock an roll. We're gonna even do the stroll. We're gonna Lindy hop with Suzy Q. It's a special party just for you." The number?

Answer: Be My Guest

"Be My Guest" was a number eight hit in 1959 for Fats Domino (born Antoine Domino). "I Want To Walk You Home" (side A) made number eight, and "I'm Gonna Be A Wheel Some Day" (side B) reached number 17, giving him a double-sided hit record. "I'm Ready" peaked at number 16.

10. "I've been waiting just for tonight To do some lovin' and hold you tight. Don't tell me baby you gotta go, I've got the hi-fi high and the lights down low." These lyrics are from which Elvis Presley 1959 song?

Answer: I Need Your Love Tonight

In 1959, Elvis Presley scored with two double-sided hit records. "Now And Then There's) A Fool Such As I (A side) reached number two, and "I Need Your Love Tonight" (B side) made number four. "A Big Hunk O' Love" (side A) was a number one hit, and "My Wish Came True" (side B) got to number 12.

Source: Author lowtechmaster

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