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Quiz about Lyrics Of Jan Dean
Quiz about Lyrics Of Jan Dean

Lyrics Of Jan & Dean Trivia Quiz

Between 1959 and 1965, Jan & Dean (Jan Berry and Dean Torrance) had 21 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 charts. From the lyrics given, can you identify ten of those songs? [All songs listed are by Jan & Dean.]

A multiple-choice quiz by lowtechmaster. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
lowtechmaster
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
389,981
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
9 / 10
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432
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Question 1 of 10
1. These lines appear in what Jan & Dean tune?

"...I begged to be adored
Lost control and tumbled overboard, gladly
That magic night we kissed
There in the moon mist." Hint


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Question 2 of 10
2. What Jan & Dean song includes these words?

"I am only five years old and my baby's three.
(Bom Ba Ba Bom um dab um dab um dab um dab)
But I know that she's my girl just you wait and see.
(Bom Ba Ba Bom um dab um dab um dab um dab)." Hint


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Question 3 of 10
3. "Surf fever brings them here to meet the test,
And hanging round the beach you'll see the best.
They're waxed up and ready, just waiting for
The surf to build up on the northern shore."

These lyrics can be found in which Jan & Dean song? Hint


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Question 4 of 10
4. These two couplets appear in which tune by Jan & Dean?

"She drives real fast and she drives real hard.
She's the terror of Colorado Boulevard."

"Well, she's gonna get a ticket now sooner or later
'Cause she can't keep her foot off the accelerator." Hint


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Question 5 of 10
5. Jan & Dean sang these lines in which tune?

"Well she handles all the big ones every year in Macaja
And all the surfers know her from Ricaud to Baja.
When the beach is quiet and you know we're out of luck,
We pray for surf while making out in our truck." Hint


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Question 6 of 10
6. "Just tuned my car, now she really peels,
A lookin' real tough with chrome reverse wheels.
A blue coral wax job sure looks pretty."

These three lines are found in what song by Jan & Dean?
 Hint


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Question 7 of 10
7. The artists: Jan & Dean. The lyrics:

"We've been goin' steady now for such a long time
And up until now, everything was just fine.
You say you still love me, but it's not the same.
It's so plain to see that you're playin' a game."

The song?
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Question 8 of 10
8. Can you name this top hit by Jan & Dean from only these five words?

"Two girls for every boy." Hint


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Question 9 of 10
9. "You'll probably wipeout when you first try to shoot the curve.
Bust your buns, bust your buns now.
Takin' gas in a bush takes a lotta nerve."

Which Jan & Dean tune has these three lines? Hint


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Question 10 of 10
10. From what song by Jan & Dean come these words?

"I was crusin' in my Sting Ray late one night
When an XKE pulled up on the right.
He rolled down the window of his shiny new Jag
And challenged me then and there to a drag."
 Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. These lines appear in what Jan & Dean tune? "...I begged to be adored Lost control and tumbled overboard, gladly That magic night we kissed There in the moon mist."

Answer: Heart And Soul

 In 1961, "Heart And Soul" reached number 25 on Billboard's Hot 100. Its B side was "Those Words". Also in 1961, "Wanted, One Girl" (side A) and "Something A Little Bit Different" (side B) did not chart.
2. What Jan & Dean song includes these words? "I am only five years old and my baby's three. (Bom Ba Ba Bom um dab um dab um dab um dab) But I know that she's my girl just you wait and see. (Bom Ba Ba Bom um dab um dab um dab um dab)."

Answer: Baby Talk

 Billboard's Hot 100 listed "Baby Talk" at number ten in 1959. "Jeanette, Get Your Hair Done" was its B side. "Gee" only got to number 81 in 1960. Its B side was "Such A Good Night For Dreaming".
3. "Surf fever brings them here to meet the test, And hanging round the beach you'll see the best. They're waxed up and ready, just waiting for The surf to build up on the northern shore." These lyrics can be found in which Jan & Dean song?

Answer: Ride The Wild Surf

 In 1964, the Billboard Hot 100 listed "Ride The Wild Surf" at number 16 and "The Anaheim, Azusa & Cucamonga Sewing Circle, Book Review, and Timing Association" (its B side) at number 77. In 1960, "We Go Together" ranked number 53, and "Rosie Lane" (its side B) went unlisted.
4. These two couplets appear in which tune by Jan & Dean? "She drives real fast and she drives real hard. She's the terror of Colorado Boulevard." "Well, she's gonna get a ticket now sooner or later 'Cause she can't keep her foot off the accelerator."

Answer: Little Old Lady From Pasadena

 "Little Old Lady From Pasadena" was a number three smash for Jan & Dean on Billboard's Hot 100 in 1964. Side B was "My Mighty G.T.O.". "A Sunday Kind Of Love" squeezed in at number 95 in 1962. "Poor Little Puppet" was its side B.
5. Jan & Dean sang these lines in which tune? "Well she handles all the big ones every year in Macaja And all the surfers know her from Ricaud to Baja. When the beach is quiet and you know we're out of luck, We pray for surf while making out in our truck."

Answer: Honolulu Lulu

 In 1963, "Honolulu Lulu" peaked at number 11 on Billboard's Hot 100. Side B was "Someday (You'll Go Walking By)". In 1960, "Clementine" got to number 65, and its B side, "You're On My Mind," missed the list.
6. "Just tuned my car, now she really peels, A lookin' real tough with chrome reverse wheels. A blue coral wax job sure looks pretty." These three lines are found in what song by Jan & Dean?

Answer: Drag City

 "Drag City" was a number ten hit on Billboard's Hot 100 in 1964. "Schlock Rod" was side B. "Tennessee" made it to number 69 in 1962. Side B was "Your Heart Has Changed Its Mind".
7. The artists: Jan & Dean. The lyrics: "We've been goin' steady now for such a long time And up until now, everything was just fine. You say you still love me, but it's not the same. It's so plain to see that you're playin' a game." The song?

Answer: You Really Know How To Hurt A Guy

 The Billboard Hot 100 rated "You Really Know How To Hurt A Guy" at number 27 in 1965. "It's As Easy As 1, 2, 3" was its B side. Also in 1965, "(Here They Come) From All Over The World" got to number 56. Its B side was "Freeway Flyer."
8. Can you name this top hit by Jan & Dean from only these five words? "Two girls for every boy."

Answer: Surf City

 On Billboard's Hot 100, "Surf City" (1963) was the only number one smash hit for Jan & Dean. "She's My Summer Girl" was its flip side. In 1959, "There's A Girl" made it only to number 97. Its B side was "My Heart Sings".
9. "You'll probably wipeout when you first try to shoot the curve. Bust your buns, bust your buns now. Takin' gas in a bush takes a lotta nerve." Which Jan & Dean tune has these three lines?

Answer: Sidewalk Surfin'

 In 1964, "Sidewalk Surfin'" got to number 25 on the Hot 100. Side B was "When It's Over". In 1965, "I Found A Girl" peaked at number 30. "It's A Shame To Say" was its side B.
10. From what song by Jan & Dean come these words? "I was crusin' in my Sting Ray late one night When an XKE pulled up on the right. He rolled down the window of his shiny new Jag And challenged me then and there to a drag."

Answer: Dead Man's Curve

 "Dead Man's Curve" was a number eight hit on Billboard's Hot 100 in 1964. "The New Girl In School," its B side, got to number 34. "Linda" reached number 28 in 1963. Its side B was "When I Learn How To Cry".
Source: Author lowtechmaster

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