More Pop Music Hits: 1960-1963 Quiz

Answer: Algiers

The Duprees achieved success in August 1962 with a song called "You Belong to Me." In the second verse of this tune, lead vocalist Mike Kelly sang these lyrics:

"See the marketplace in old Algiers
Send me photographs and souvenirs
But remember when a dream appears
You belong to me..."

In the USA, The Duprees' version of this song rose to the number seven spot on the singles charts.

Answer: DiMucci

Dion Francis DiMucci was born in New York City in July 1939. DiMucci's song "Runaround Sue" climbed to the top of the U.S. Billboard singles charts in October 1961. Dion also achieved success with a single called "The Wanderer." Dion sang these lyrics from "Runaround Sue":

"Ask any fool that she ever know, they'll say
Ah-keep away from a-Runaround Sue, yeah..."

Answer: Sealed With a Kiss

The song "Sealed With a Kiss" by Brian Hyland featured the line about a "cold, lonely summer." Hyland was born in New York City, and he reached the number three spot on the U.S. Billboard singles charts in June 1962 with "Sealed With a Kiss." Hyland sang these words:

"Yes, it's gonna be a cold, lonely summer
But I'll fill the emptiness
I'll send you all my dreams everyday in a letter
Sealed with a kiss..."

"Midnight in Moscow" was recorded by Kenny Ball, "I Can't Stop Loving You" was performed by Ray Charles, and "Ramblin' Rose" was recorded by Nat King Cole.

Answer: Roy Orbison

"Only the Lonely" was a hit song for Roy Orbison. This song reached the number two position on the U.S. Billboard charts in the summer of 1960. The Texas-born Orbison wailed, "Only the lonely know the way I feel tonight / Only the lonely know this feelin' ain't right..."

Answer: The Philly

Chris Montez of California reached the number four position on the 1962 U.S. Billboard singles charts with "Let's Dance." This tune featured a lively organ and drum beat; it was used in the food fight scene of the popular 1978 movie "Animal House." In the chorus, Montez urged dancers to do "the Twist, the Stomp, the Mashed Potato, too." Montez never specifically mentioned the Philly in "Let's Dance."

Answer: The Ronettes

The Ronettes hailed from New York City, and they reached the number two spot on the U.S. singles charts in the fall of 1963 with the classic pop song "Be My Baby." This song featured the "wall of sound" production of Phil Spector as well as the vibrant vocals of Ronnie Spector (Veronica Bennett), Estelle Bennett, and Nedra Talley.

Answer: Jackie

Peter, Paul & Mary reached the number two spot on the U.S. Billboard charts in the spring of 1962 with "Puff, The Magic Dragon." This song mentioned the special relationship between Puff and a little boy named Jackie Paper. Jackie and Puff were close friends during Jackie's childhood, but Jackie outgrew Puff when the boy grew older. Peter, Paul & Mary sang these words:

"A dragon lives forever, but not so little boys
Painted wings and giants' rings make way for other toys
One grey day it happened; Jackie Paper came no more
And Puff that mighty dragon, he ceased his fearless roar..."

Answer: Then He Kissed Me

The Crystals, from New York City, reached the number six spot on the U.S. Billboard singles charts in the fall of 1963 with "Then He Kissed Me." This tune featured the production work of Phil Spector and the lead vocals of Dolores Brooks. Can you remember these lyrics from "Then He Kissed Me"?

"When we danced, he held me tight
And when he walked me home that night
All the stars were shining bright
And then he kissed me..."

Skeeter Davis sang "The End of the World", Jimmy Gilmer and The Fireballs recorded "Sugar Shack", and Lesley Gore sang "Judy's Turn to Cry."

Answer: Hong Kong

Ricky Nelson had a "China doll" waiting for him Hong Kong, according to the lyrics of his April 1961 number one hit song "Travelin' Man." This song mentioned Nelson's various lovers around the world. Nelson, born in New Jersey, sang these words:

"And my China doll down in old Hong Kong
Waits for my return
Pretty Polynesian baby over the sea
I remember the night
When we walked in the sands of Waikiki
And I held you oh so tight..."

Answer: Lee

"Pretty Little Angels" was an uptempo doo-wop hit for Curtis Lee in July 1961. Lee was born in Arizona, and he teamed up with The Halos on "Pretty Little Angel Eyes." This song reached the number seven position on the U.S. Billboard single charts. Lee sang these words:

"Angel eyes, I really love you so
Angel eyes, I'll never let you go
Because I love you
My darlin' angel eyes
Pretty little, pretty little angel eyes..."