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One Trip To The Charts (1960s) Quiz

These are some of my favorite tunes from the 60s. See if you can remember the artist who did them.

A multiple-choice quiz by CaboDude. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
CaboDude

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
218,310

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
4620

Last 3 plays: Guest 24 (10/10), bg853 (4/10), Guest 174 (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which group made the charts in 1961 with "A Little Bit of Soap"? Hint

The Wee Five

The Jarmels

Focus

The Krew

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which artist recorded "Johnny Get Angry" in 1962? Hint

Claudine Clark

Joanie Sommers

Rosie & the Originals

Janet Starling

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which group sang "Have I the Right?" in 1964? Hint

The Combs

The Beachcombers

The Catacombs

The Honeycombs

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Question 4 of 10

4. In 1966, who sang "Winchester Cathedral"? Hint

The New Vaudeville Band

Music Explosion

The Jive Five

Cannonball Atterly

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who broke onto the charts in 1967 with "I Had Too Much to Dream Last Night"? Hint

The Electric Prunes

The Beanstalks

The Blues Magoos

The Count Five

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Question 6 of 10

6. In 1969, this group had a hit with "Gimme Gimme Good Lovin'". What is the name of the group? Hint

Crazy Elephant

Crazy Kangaroo

Crazy Gator

Crazy Koala

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who had a hit in 1961 with the tune, "Pretty Little Angel Eyes"? Hint

Curtis Field

Curtis Mathis

Curtis Lee

Curtis Mayfield

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Question 8 of 10

8. 1966 was the year that "Double Shot (Of My Baby's Love)" was released. Which group sang it? Hint

Electric Prunes

Strawberry Alarm Clock

Surrealistic Pillows

Swingin' Medallions

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which group had a hit with "Expressway to Your Heart" in 1967? Hint

Mystical Soul

Soul Survivors

Soul Brothers

Soul Inspirations

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Question 10 of 10

10. They scored big in 1969 with "Smile a Little Smile for Me". What is the group's name? Hint

The Peppermint Rainbow

Smith

The Blues Magoos

The Flying Machine

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which group made the charts in 1961 with "A Little Bit of Soap"?

Answer: The Jarmels

They were a garage band from Richmond, Virginia.

2. Which artist recorded "Johnny Get Angry" in 1962?

Answer: Joanie Sommers

I guess Joanie got angry when she could not crack the top-40 again.

3. Which group sang "Have I the Right?" in 1964?

Answer: The Honeycombs

With the heavy back beat, they sounded a lot like the Dave Clark Five.

4. In 1966, who sang "Winchester Cathedral"?

Answer: The New Vaudeville Band

This unique sounding song won the Grammy for best contemporary rock and roll song.

5. Who broke onto the charts in 1967 with "I Had Too Much to Dream Last Night"?

Answer: The Electric Prunes

This surrealistic song gives you a good idea of what a hangover sounds like.

6. In 1969, this group had a hit with "Gimme Gimme Good Lovin'". What is the name of the group?

Answer: Crazy Elephant

This bubblegum rock band never charted again.

7. Who had a hit in 1961 with the tune, "Pretty Little Angel Eyes"?

Answer: Curtis Lee

He was born in Yuma, Arizona.

8. 1966 was the year that "Double Shot (Of My Baby's Love)" was released. Which group sang it?

Answer: Swingin' Medallions

Another garage band scored this one hit wonder.

9. Which group had a hit with "Expressway to Your Heart" in 1967?

Answer: Soul Survivors

The song starts out with cars honking in the distance.

10. They scored big in 1969 with "Smile a Little Smile for Me". What is the group's name?

Answer: The Flying Machine

The song made it up to number five on the U.S. Billboard Pop singles charts.

Source: Author CaboDude

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