Walla Walla Bing Bang Trivia Quiz

Answer: Witch Doctor

This record reached number one on the US Pop Singles Chart and number eleven on the UK singles chart, where a cover version by Don Lang did slightly better by going to number five. David Seville went on to re-record the song in 1960 as 'Alvin and the Chipmunks'. My thanks go to muffin1708 for reminding me of this song.

Answer: Black Eyed Peas

This was a massive hit, reaching number one in many countries including USA, France and the UK. The group consists of will.i.am, apl.de.ap, Fergie and Taboo (their mothers must be so disappointed having chosen much nicer names for them). All of the options have had chart success, but the Black Eyed Peas were the most successful in 2009.

Answer: Tony Hancock

The four original Goons also included Michael Bentine, who left in 1952, but never Tony Hancock who had his own radio programmes. 'Ying Tong Song' reached number three in 1956 and number seven in 1973. All together now 'Ying tong, ying tong, ying tong, ying tong, ying tong tiddle I po'.

Answer: Gilbert O'Sullivan

This song reached number eight on the UK singles chart, but did not break into the USA charts. O'Sullivan did rather better in the USA with some of his other songs, including 'Clair', 'Get Down' and 'Alone Again (Naturally)', so I hope the hint helped. When he began his career, O'Sullivan appeared dressed as a schoolboy, including a cap and short trousers.

Answer: Diana Ross

There is controversy and Court cases over the authorship of the song, which is usually credited to Frankie Lymon himself although it seems that the lyrics were originally written by Jimmy Merchant, a member of the group. Diana Ross's version reached number four on the UK singles chart and number seven on the Billboard Pop Singles chart.

Answer: Blue Caps

The single version of this song was released in 1956 and reached number sixteen on the UK singles chart and number seven on the US Billboard Pop Music chart. Of the other backing groups, The Bluenotes belonged to Harold Melvin and The Drells to Archie Bell. The All Stars backed Junior Walker.

Answer: David Bowie

'The Laughing Gnome' was originally released unsuccessfully in 1967 and was re-released in 1973 to take advantage of Bowie's higher profile. 'The Jean Genie' and 'Life on Mars' had recently been big hits and this early venture, on a different record label, cashed in by reaching number six on the UK singles chart.

Answer: Steve Marriott

The song reached number three on the UK singles chart and was written by Kenny Lynch and Mort Shuman. The group broke up in 1969 when Marriott left to join Humble Pie, with Peter Frampton and Greg Ridley. The remaining members continued as Faces, being joined by Rod Stewart as vocalist and Ronnie Wood, now with The Rolling Stones. Steve Marriott died in a fire at his home in 1991. Steve Winwood sang for the Spencer Davis Group, Paul Jones for Manfred Mann and Ray Davies for The Kinks.

Answer: Kaiser Chiefs

'Employment' was the band's first album and 'I Predict a Riot' was one of the big hits from it. In 2007, they reached number one on the UK singles chart and number 14 on the US Modern Rock Charts with 'Ruby' from their second album, 'Yours Truly, Angry Mob'. This question has been included at the special request of kyleisalive.

Answer: Lou Reed

This lyric is from 'Walk on the Wild Side' and is one of the best known Lou Reed songs, along with 'Perfect Day'. Lou Reed was a member of The Velvet Underground who formed in the 1960s as an 'avant garde' group. The other options are all well known singer/songwriters.