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Quiz about Lyrics from 1960
Quiz about Lyrics from 1960

Lyrics from 1960 Trivia Quiz

Each question gives you four songs from 1960 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 chart; none of the correct answers was a number one hit.]

A multiple-choice quiz by lowtechmaster. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
lowtechmaster
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
390,541
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which 1960 Brook Benton song had these lyrics?

"I can't stand this playin' 'round
Help me up, don't let me down.
Kiss me baby, tell me so
If you love me, let me know." Hint


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Question 2 of 10
2. This quatrain appears in what 1960 tune by The Everly Brothers?

"When I meet a new girl
That I want for mine,
She always breaks my heart in two,
It happens every time." Hint


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Question 3 of 10
3. The artist: Elvis Presley. The year: 1960. The lyrics:

"Oh, how much I need you
Have pity on this heart of mine.
Well, if you need and want me too,
I'll be your one and only till the end of time."

The song? Hint


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Question 4 of 10
4. "I cry each night my tears for you
My tears are all in vain.
I'll hope and I'll pray that maybe someday
You'll be back in my arms once again."

These lyrics are from what 1960 Paul Anka song? Hint


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Question 5 of 10
5. In 1960, Brenda Lee used these couplets in which number?

"Sittin' in the classroom trying to read my book
My baby give me that special look."

"Mama turned on the front porch light
Sayin', 'Come in darlin, that's enough for tonight'." Hint


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Question 6 of 10
6. The singer: Bobby Rydell. The year: 1960. The words:

"Let's fly way up to the clouds
Away from the maddening crowds.
We can sing in the glow of a star that I know of
Where lovers enjoy peace of mind."

The melody?
 Hint


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Question 7 of 10
7. "I laughed out loud when they told me
That you had someone else.
But your cheating heart has shown me
That I was foolin' myself."

In 1960, these lines appeared in what Connie Francis song? Hint


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Question 8 of 10
8. These lyrics appear in what 1960 Fats Domino tune?

"Ya used to be my honey
'Till you spent all my money.
No use for you to cry,
I'll see you by and by." Hint


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Question 9 of 10
9. The year: 1960. The performer: Neil Sedaka. The quatrain:

"Well-a, well-a, well-a, over the rainbow
That's where I'm gonna climb.
Way up high where the bluebirds fly
I'm gonna love you all of the time."

The hit song? Hint


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Question 10 of 10
10. "It's far beyond a star
It's near beyond the moon.
I know beyond a doubt
My heart will lead me there soon."

From which 1960 Bobby Darin melody do these words come? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which 1960 Brook Benton song had these lyrics? "I can't stand this playin' 'round Help me up, don't let me down. Kiss me baby, tell me so If you love me, let me know."

Answer: Kiddio

 In 1960 "Kiddio" was a number seven hit on the Hot 100. "The Same One" reached number 16, "Fools Rush In (Where Angels Fear To Tread)" got to number 24, and "The Ties That Bind" made number 37.
2. This quatrain appears in what 1960 tune by The Everly Brothers? "When I meet a new girl That I want for mine, She always breaks my heart in two, It happens every time."

Answer: When Will I Be Loved?

 On the Hot 100, "When Will I Be Loved?" reached number eight in 1960. "Cathy's Clown" topped the chart at number one, "Let It Be Me" got to number seven, and "Lucille" settled for number 21.
3. The artist: Elvis Presley. The year: 1960. The lyrics: "Oh, how much I need you Have pity on this heart of mine. Well, if you need and want me too, I'll be your one and only till the end of time." The song?

Answer: I Gotta Know

 For Elvis Presley, "I Gotta Know" only reached number 20 on the Hot 100 in 1960. However, "Stuck On You," "It's Now Or Never," and "Are You Lonesome Tonight" all topped the chart at number one.
4. "I cry each night my tears for you My tears are all in vain. I'll hope and I'll pray that maybe someday You'll be back in my arms once again." These lyrics are from what 1960 Paul Anka song?

Answer: Puppy Love

 "Puppy Love" was a strong number two hit on the Hot 100 in 1960. "My Home Town" was a solid number eight. "Summer's Gone" reached number 11, and "Hello Young Lovers" made it to number 23.
5. In 1960, Brenda Lee used these couplets in which number? "Sittin' in the classroom trying to read my book My baby give me that special look." "Mama turned on the front porch light Sayin', 'Come in darlin, that's enough for tonight'."

Answer: Sweet Nothin's

 Billboard's Hot 100 listed "Sweet Nothin's" as a number four hit. "I Want To Be Wanted" was a number one smash. So was "I'm Sorry". The B side of "I'm Sorry," "That's All You Gotta Do," was a very respectable number six.
6. The singer: Bobby Rydell. The year: 1960. The words: "Let's fly way up to the clouds Away from the maddening crowds. We can sing in the glow of a star that I know of Where lovers enjoy peace of mind." The melody?

Answer: Volare

 In 1960, "Volare" was a number four hit for Bobby Rydell on the Hot 100. "Wild One" scored big at number two. "Swingin' School" reached number five. And "Sway" checked in at number 14.
7. "I laughed out loud when they told me That you had someone else. But your cheating heart has shown me That I was foolin' myself." In 1960, these lines appeared in what Connie Francis song?

Answer: Many Tears Ago

 "Many Tears Ago" was a 1960 number seven hit on the Hot 100. Both "My Heart Has A Mind Of Its Own" and "Everybody's Somebody's Fool" topped the chart at number one. "Mama" scored a very nice number eight.
8. These lyrics appear in what 1960 Fats Domino tune? "Ya used to be my honey 'Till you spent all my money. No use for you to cry, I'll see you by and by."

Answer: Walking To New Orleans

 Billboard's Hot 100 in 1960 listed "Walking To New Orleans" at number six. At number 14 was "My Girl Josephine. "Three Nights A Week" made number 15, and "Country Boy" got to number 25.
9. The year: 1960. The performer: Neil Sedaka. The quatrain: "Well-a, well-a, well-a, over the rainbow That's where I'm gonna climb. Way up high where the bluebirds fly I'm gonna love you all of the time." The hit song?

Answer: Stairway To Heaven

 Neil Sedaka's "Stairway To Heaven" peaked at number nine on the Hot 100. "Calendar Girl" scored a mega-hit at number one. "You Mean Everything To Me" at number 17 (side A) and "Run Samson Run" at number 28 (side B) gave Sedaka a double-sided hit record.
10. "It's far beyond a star It's near beyond the moon. I know beyond a doubt My heart will lead me there soon." From which 1960 Bobby Darin melody do these words come?

Answer: Beyond The Sea

 The Hot 100 had "Beyond The Sea" as a number six hit in 1960. "Won't You Come Home, Bill Bailey" reached number 19, "Artificial Flowers" made number 20, and "Clementine" peaked at number 21.
Source: Author lowtechmaster

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