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The Number 2s of the 1960s Trivia Quiz

These songs (please excuse the cliche) were the bridesmaids, but not the bride. I hope you have fun with this one.

A multiple-choice quiz by sladeninj. Estimated time: 5 mins.

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sladeninj

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5 mins

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263,982

Updated
Feb 22 22

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Question 1 of 10

1. In May 1960, this Roy Orbison song topped out at number 2 on the billboard top 100. You would have thought it would be higher, as it was named one of the top 500 songs by Rolling Stones in 2004. Which song is it? Hint

Only the Lonely

Crying

Ooby Dooby

Pretty Woman

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Question 2 of 10

2. "Daddy's Home" was this groups only hit, hitting the charts at #2 in May, 1961. Who was this group? Hint

Shep and the Limelites

Dovells

Cathy Jean and the Roomates

Little Ceaser and the Romans

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Question 3 of 10

3. Inspired by the dance craze that was going on in 1962, the #2 hit "Mashed Potato Time" was recorded by which artist? Hint

Dee Dee Sharp

James Brown

Chubby Checker

Connie Francis

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Question 4 of 10

4. "Wipe Out" may be one of the best known #2 songs. Who was the band who recorded this song? Hint

The Beach Boys

The Surfaris

Jan and Dean

The Drifters

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Question 5 of 10

5. 1964 was the year of the British invasion of the United States with the emergence of the Beatles. Which one of these songs by the Beatles only made it to #2? Hint

I Feel Fine

Yesterday

Ticket to Ride

Twist and Shout

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Question 6 of 10

6. This band had two #2s in 1965 with "Count Me In" and "Save Your Heart For Me". Who was this band? Hint

Gary Lewis and the Playboys

Little Anthony and the Imperials

Paul Revere and the Raiders

Herman's Hermits

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Question 7 of 10

7. This bands biggest hit was "A Groovy Kind of Love." The song had reached #2 in 1966. Which band was it? Hint

Lovin' Spoonful

The Mindbenders

Cyrkle

Donovan

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Question 8 of 10

8. "I Heard It Through the Grapevine" was released twice. The first release was in 1967 and went to #2. Who sung this version? Hint

Gladys Knight and the Pips

Diana Ross and the Supremes

Marvin Gaye

Neil Diamond

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Question 9 of 10

9. In 1968, Dionne Warwick performed a song for a movie. The song made it to the #2 spot. Which movie was this song for? Hint

Valley of the Dolls

Casino Royale

Sweet November

Barbarella

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Question 10 of 10

10. Creedence Clearwater Revival had many #2s in 1969. Which one of these songs was not a #2? Hint

Green River

Proud Mary

Down on the Corner

Bad Moon Rising

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Only the Lonely

Roy Orbison was best known for his ballads of love and of course his dark sunglasses. Contrary to popular belief, he was not blind. He wore his sunglasses because he couldn't find his real glasses during one concert. After the success he had wearing them, it became his trademark.

2. "Daddy's Home" was this groups only hit, hitting the charts at #2 in May, 1961. Who was this group?

Answer: Shep and the Limelites

The Dovells also had a #2 hit in 1961. It was called "Bristol Stomp".

3. Inspired by the dance craze that was going on in 1962, the #2 hit "Mashed Potato Time" was recorded by which artist?

Answer: Dee Dee Sharp

The Mashed Potato was a dance very closely resembling The Twist. It was a pretty easy dance, requiring three steps. Dee Dee Sharp followed this song up with "Gravy (For My Mashed Potatoes)" later on in the year.

4. "Wipe Out" may be one of the best known #2 songs. Who was the band who recorded this song?

Answer: The Surfaris

Recorded as a "B" side song to the song "Surfer Joe", this song is considered to be the Surfers' anthem. The beginning maniacal laughter followed by the spoken words "Wipe Out" was actually done by the band's manager, Dale Smallen.

5. 1964 was the year of the British invasion of the United States with the emergence of the Beatles. Which one of these songs by the Beatles only made it to #2?

Answer: Twist and Shout

"Twist and Shout" was one of the first songs, if not the first song, that the Beatles released in America. However, the Beatles were not the first ones to record this song. That distinction goes to the Isley Brothers, who recorded it in 1962 and also took it to #2.

6. This band had two #2s in 1965 with "Count Me In" and "Save Your Heart For Me". Who was this band?

Answer: Gary Lewis and the Playboys

Gary Lewis, whose father is the famous comedian Jerry Lewis, and his band first song actually was a #1. "This Diamond Ring" was the song that propelled them into stardom in early 1965. However, by the time 1965 had ended, only two of the five band members that started the group remained.

7. This bands biggest hit was "A Groovy Kind of Love." The song had reached #2 in 1966. Which band was it?

Answer: The Mindbenders

Phil Collins made a cover of this song in 1988 for the movie "Buster." His version made #1 on both the US and the UK top 40 at the same time.

8. "I Heard It Through the Grapevine" was released twice. The first release was in 1967 and went to #2. Who sung this version?

Answer: Gladys Knight and the Pips

In 1968, Marvin Gaye took the song to the #1 position, and is probably the most remembered version of the song. In 1970, Creedence Clearwater Revival made an extended version of the song.

9. In 1968, Dionne Warwick performed a song for a movie. The song made it to the #2 spot. Which movie was this song for?

Answer: Valley of the Dolls

"Valley of the Dolls" was released in 1967. However, the theme for the movie wasn't a hit until 1968. The movie starred Barbara Parkins, Sharon Tate, and Patty Duke.

10. Creedence Clearwater Revival had many #2s in 1969. Which one of these songs was not a #2?

Answer: Down on the Corner

"Down on the Corner" actually only made it as high as #3. Believe it or not, the band never had a #1 hit. All they could manage was #2s

Just for information, the songs placements in this quiz was looked at through www.gramble.com/music/top40.html. It was very instrumental in helping me find out which songs were #2 songs in the 1960's.

Source: Author sladeninj

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