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Transistor memories (U.S.) - 1961 Quiz

Here are some memories fom 1961, all from my huge collection of scratchy 45s.

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

Author
richicago

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
175,220

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
1259

Last 3 plays: Guest 64 (7/10), Guest 174 (6/10), Guest 38 (4/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. The Belmonts didn't lay down and die after their split with Dion. They had two top forty hits in 1961/1962. Their 1961 hit was: Hint

Tell Me Yes

Tell Me Why

Tell Him No

Tell Me

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Question 2 of 10

2. Maxine Brown hit the charts twice in 1961. Her biggest hit that year, and one of my favorites was: Hint

All Of Me

All In My Mind

All Too Soon

All Night Long

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Question 3 of 10

3. Freddy Cannon was a big star in the early '60s. His only Top Forty hit in '61 was: Hint

Palisades Park

Transistor Sister

Abigail Beecher

Tallahassee Lassie

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Question 4 of 10

4. The Watusi hit the charts in March. Name the artists. Hint

The Tune Weavers

The Coasters

The Vibrations

The Moonglows

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Question 5 of 10

5. The String-A-Longs had a #3 hit in 1961. Can you name it?

Answer: (One Word (6 letters))

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Question 6 of 10

6. "I Wanna Love My Life Away" was whose first hit? Hint

Paul Evans

Johnny Tillotson

Gene Pitney

Bobby Vee

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Question 7 of 10

7. "Those Oldies But Goodies" came to us courtesy of Little Caesar and the_______. Hint

Conquerors

Forum

Romans

Gladiators

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Question 8 of 10

8. Jorgen Ingmann's Instrumental went all the way to #2. Name It. Hint

Mohawk

Cherokee

Apache

Iroquois

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Question 9 of 10

9. My flat out totally favorite greaser classic was Ral Donner's "Girl Of My ________". Hint

Prayer

Dreams

Best Friend

Wishes

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Question 10 of 10

10. Finish the lyric of this #7 song: "Sittin in La La waiting for my_______"

Answer: (Two Words)

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Dec 19 2024 : Guest 64: 7/10
Dec 01 2024 : Guest 174: 6/10
Nov 07 2024 : Guest 38: 4/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The Belmonts didn't lay down and die after their split with Dion. They had two top forty hits in 1961/1962. Their 1961 hit was:

Answer: Tell Me Why

The Belmonts had a great sound. "Tell Me Why" reached # 18 in June of 1961.

2. Maxine Brown hit the charts twice in 1961. Her biggest hit that year, and one of my favorites was:

Answer: All In My Mind

Maxine's two 1961 hits were on the Nomar label.

3. Freddy Cannon was a big star in the early '60s. His only Top Forty hit in '61 was:

Answer: Transistor Sister

Freddy's real name was Frederick Picariello.

4. The Watusi hit the charts in March. Name the artists.

Answer: The Vibrations

The Vibrations also recorded as "The Marathons" and had a hit with "Peanut Butter".

5. The String-A-Longs had a #3 hit in 1961. Can you name it?

Answer: Wheels

A rare non-rock instrumental hit by a guitar group.

6. "I Wanna Love My Life Away" was whose first hit?

Answer: Gene Pitney

Gene wrote many hits including "Rubber Ball" and "He's A Rebel".

7. "Those Oldies But Goodies" came to us courtesy of Little Caesar and the_______.

Answer: Romans

A "One Hit Wonder" but one of the greats.

8. Jorgen Ingmann's Instrumental went all the way to #2. Name It.

Answer: Apache

Jorgen was from Copenhagen, Denmark. The record credit was shown as "Jorgen Ingmann And His Guitar".

9. My flat out totally favorite greaser classic was Ral Donner's "Girl Of My ________".

Answer: Best Friend

Ral, a Chicago guy, was one of the best Elvis Impersonators.

10. Finish the lyric of this #7 song: "Sittin in La La waiting for my_______"

Answer: Ya Ya

Lee Dorsey was a prize fighter prior to his singing career.

Source: Author richicago

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