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Quiz about Lyrics From 1963
Quiz about Lyrics From 1963

Lyrics From 1963 Trivia Quiz

Each question has four songs from 1963 by the same artist or group. Select the one that 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: 3 mins.
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Author
lowtechmaster
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
390,568
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
804
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Question 1 of 10
1. This quatrain appears in which 1963 song by Dion?

"Ah each time I see you baby my heart cries.
I tell ya I'm gonna steal you away from all those guys.
Whoa, oh, oh, oh, from the happy day I met ya
Now I made a bet that I was gonna get ya." Hint


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Question 2 of 10
2. The year: 1963. The vocalist: Roy Orbison. The lyrics:

"A candy-colored clown they call the sandman
Tiptoes to my room every night
Just to sprinkle stardust and to whisper
'Go to sleep. Everything is all right'."

The song? Hint


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Question 3 of 10
3. "We'll all be planning that route
We're gonna take real soon.
We're waxing down our surfboards,
We can't wait for June."

Name the 1963 song by The Beach Boys. Hint


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Question 4 of 10
4. Elvis Presley included these words in which 1963 number?

"You look like an angel
Walk like an angel
Talk like an angel,
But I got wise." Hint


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Question 5 of 10
5. The artist: Ray Charles. The year: 1963. The couplets:

"You've grown cold and no longer care for me.
All my faith in you is gone but the heartaches linger on."

"Give my heart just a word of sympathy.
be as fair to my heart as you can be."

The tune? Hint


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Question 6 of 10
6. "How many years must a mountain exist
Before it is washed to the sea?
How many years can some people exist
Before they're allowed to be free?"

From which 1963 Peter, Paul & Mary song do these lines come? Hint


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Question 7 of 10
7. What 1963 tune by Bobby Vinton has these words?

"I walk along the street we used to walk
Two by two, lovers pass.
And as they're passing by
I could die
'Cause you're not here with me." Hint


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Question 8 of 10
8. "Another fella told me he had
A sister who looked just fine.
Instead of being my deliverance,
She had a strange resemblance,
To a cat named Frankenstein."

Identify this 1963 song by Sam Cooke.
 Hint


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Question 9 of 10
9. The group: The 4 Seasons. The year: 1963. The lyrics:

"When we're out together
Everyone knows the way we feel.
We both seem to glow with a glow of love,
And it's plain to see
Our love is real."

The song? Hint


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Question 10 of 10
10. These lines are from what 1963 Jan & Dean number?

"Just tuned my car, now she really peals,
A lookin' real tough with chrome reverse wheels,
A blue coral wax job sure looks pretty." Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. This quatrain appears in which 1963 song by Dion? "Ah each time I see you baby my heart cries. I tell ya I'm gonna steal you away from all those guys. Whoa, oh, oh, oh, from the happy day I met ya Now I made a bet that I was gonna get ya."

Answer: Ruby Baby

 "Ruby Baby" was a 1963 number two hit on Billboard's Hot 100. At number six were "Donna The Prima Donna" and "Drip Drop". "Sandy" made number 21.
2. The year: 1963. The vocalist: Roy Orbison. The lyrics: "A candy-colored clown they call the sandman Tiptoes to my room every night Just to sprinkle stardust and to whisper 'Go to sleep. Everything is all right'." The song?

Answer: In Dreams

 In 1963, Roy Orbison's "In Dreams" was a number seven hit on the Hot 100. "Mean Woman Blues" rated number five. At number 15 was "Pretty Paper." And "Falling" reached number 22.
3. "We'll all be planning that route We're gonna take real soon. We're waxing down our surfboards, We can't wait for June." Name the 1963 song by The Beach Boys.

Answer: Surfin' USA

 The Hot 100 in 1963 listed "Surfin' USA" as a number three hit, "Be True To Your School" at number six, and "Surfer Girl" at number seven. At number 15 was "Little Deuce Coupe".
4. Elvis Presley included these words in which 1963 number? "You look like an angel Walk like an angel Talk like an angel, But I got wise."

Answer: Devil In Disguise

 "Devil In Disguise" was a number three hit on Billboard's Hot 100 in 1963. "One Broken Heart For Sale" reached number 11. And Elvis Presley had a double-sided hit with A side "Bossa Nova Baby" (number eight) and B side "Witchcraft" (number 32).
5. The artist: Ray Charles. The year: 1963. The couplets: "You've grown cold and no longer care for me. All my faith in you is gone but the heartaches linger on." "Give my heart just a word of sympathy. be as fair to my heart as you can be." The tune?

Answer: Take These Chains From My Heart

 In 1963, the Hot 100 rated "Take These Chains From My Heart" at number eight and "Busted" at number four. "Don't Set Me Free" made number 20, and "No One" reached number 21.
6. "How many years must a mountain exist Before it is washed to the sea? How many years can some people exist Before they're allowed to be free?" From which 1963 Peter, Paul & Mary song do these lines come?

Answer: Blowin' In The Wind

 With "Blowin' in The Wind" and "Puff (The Magic Dragon)", Peter, Paul & Mary had a pair of number two hits on the 1963 Hot 100. "Don't Think Twice, It's All Right" reached number nine. And at number 35 was "Stewball".
7. What 1963 tune by Bobby Vinton has these words? "I walk along the street we used to walk Two by two, lovers pass. And as they're passing by I could die 'Cause you're not here with me."

Answer: Blue On Blue

 Billboard's Hot 100 in 1963 had "Blue On Blue" as a number three hit. "Blue Velvet" and "There! I've Said It Again" both topped the chart at number one. "Let's Kiss And Make Up" reached number 38.
8. "Another fella told me he had A sister who looked just fine. Instead of being my deliverance, She had a strange resemblance, To a cat named Frankenstein." Identify this 1963 song by Sam Cooke.

Answer: Another Saturday Night

 "Another Saturday Night" was a number ten hit in 1963 on the Hot 100. "Little Red Rooster" was number 11, "Send Me Some Lovin'" reached number 13, and "Frankie And Johnny" got to number 14.
9. The group: The 4 Seasons. The year: 1963. The lyrics: "When we're out together Everyone knows the way we feel. We both seem to glow with a glow of love, And it's plain to see Our love is real." The song?

Answer: Candy Girl

 In 1963 "Candy Girl" was a number three hit on the Hot 100. "Walk Like A Man" was a number one chart topper. "Marlena" and "New Mexican Rose" both reached number 36.
10. These lines are from what 1963 Jan & Dean number? "Just tuned my car, now she really peals, A lookin' real tough with chrome reverse wheels, A blue coral wax job sure looks pretty."

Answer: Drag City

 With "Drag City," Jan & Dean had a number ten hit in 1963 on the Top 100. "Surf City" topped the list at number one. "Honolulu Lulu" reached number 11, and "Linda" got to number 28.
Source: Author lowtechmaster

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