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Transistor Memories (U.S.) 1959 Quiz

All of these Top 40 hits are from my huge, but scratchy collection of 45s.

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

Author
richicago

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
175,648

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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1529

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Question 1 of 10

1. "I've Had It" reached #6. It was performed by: Hint

The Bell Notes

The Bank Notes

The Top Notes

The Love Notes

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Question 2 of 10

2. This novelty record included impersonations of Elvis, The Chipmunks, Fats Domino and The Coasters. Hint

The Gas

The Bandstand

The Class

The Blast

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Question 3 of 10

3. "Tragedy" was a rather sad song but, nonetheless, it went to #5. Who was the artist? Hint

Thomas Wayne

B.J.Thomas

Irma Thomas

Wayne Fontana

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Question 4 of 10

4. Johnny And The Hurricanes had several instrumental hits. The only one that made the Top Ten was: Hint

Red River Rock

Crossfire

Beatnik Fly

Reveille Rock

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Question 5 of 10

5. The Fabulous Fabian thrilled millions of teenage girls with: Hint

Turn Me Loose

Turn Me Over

Turn Me On

Turn Me Down

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Question 6 of 10

6. The Coasters had three big hits in 1959. Which was not one of them? Hint

Charlie Brown

Poison Ivy

Along Came Jones

Yakety Yak

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Question 7 of 10

7. The number 4 "Quiet Village" was done by the exotic sounds of which group? Hint

Denny Martin

Martin Denny

Dean Howard

Howard Dean

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Question 8 of 10

8. Dion and The Belmonts had many hits during the late 50s and early 60s. Their only Top 10 hit in 1959 was: Hint

A Teenager In Love

Runaround Sue

I Wonder Why

Don't Pity Me

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Question 9 of 10

9. Lloyd Price had a #1 hit with"_____Lee". Hint

Stagger

Linda

Jennie

Robert E.

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Question 10 of 10

10. Bongo Rock finishes off this quiz. It was an instrumental by which of the following artists? Hint

Preston Sturges

Sergeant Preston

Robert Preston

Preston Epps

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. "I've Had It" reached #6. It was performed by:

Answer: The Bell Notes

The Bell Notes were from Long Island, New York and this was their only hit.

2. This novelty record included impersonations of Elvis, The Chipmunks, Fats Domino and The Coasters.

Answer: The Class

Chubby Checker's very first hit snuck into the Top 40 in June 0f '59.

3. "Tragedy" was a rather sad song but, nonetheless, it went to #5. Who was the artist?

Answer: Thomas Wayne

Thomas, whose real last name was Perkins, was the brother of Luther Perkins. Luther was for many years, the guitarist for Johnny Cash.

4. Johnny And The Hurricanes had several instrumental hits. The only one that made the Top Ten was:

Answer: Red River Rock

A number 5 hit in August of '59.

5. The Fabulous Fabian thrilled millions of teenage girls with:

Answer: Turn Me Loose

Six months later, he would record his biggest hit: "Tiger".

6. The Coasters had three big hits in 1959. Which was not one of them?

Answer: Yakety Yak

"Yakety Yak" was their only Number 1 hit. (1958).

7. The number 4 "Quiet Village" was done by the exotic sounds of which group?

Answer: Martin Denny

This song defied all music genres.

8. Dion and The Belmonts had many hits during the late 50s and early 60s. Their only Top 10 hit in 1959 was:

Answer: A Teenager In Love

I can still remember listening to this song at the drive-in.

9. Lloyd Price had a #1 hit with"_____Lee".

Answer: Stagger

This was his only trip to the top. We should all be so lucky.

10. Bongo Rock finishes off this quiz. It was an instrumental by which of the following artists?

Answer: Preston Epps

Another 1 hit wonder, but great to dance to!

Source: Author richicago

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