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Hits Of 1959 Trivia Quiz

I was too young to listen to this music at the time but I've tried to choose songs that are regularly played on oldies stations. I hope they are familiar to you.

A multiple-choice quiz by mafekinggal. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
mafekinggal

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
22,159

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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5009

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who sang 'La Bamba'? Hint

Ritchie Valens

Fabian

Dion

Frankie Avalon

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Question 2 of 10

2. Complete this song title:'________ on Your Collar',

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who sang 'Lonely Boy'? Hint

Neil Sedaka

Cliff Richard

Bobby Darin

Paul Anka

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Question 4 of 10

4. The Browns sang '_______ Ribbons'.

Answer: (One Word, a colour)

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who sang 'Don't Take Your Guns to Town'? Hint

Carl Dobbins Jr.

Duane Eddy

Johnny Cash

Bobby Rydell

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who sang 'Til I Kissed You'? Hint

Flamingos

Everly Brothers

Drifters

Skyliners

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Question 7 of 10

7. How many candles did the Crests sing about?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who sang 'High Hopes'? Hint

Dean Martin

Brook Benton

Pat Boone

Frank Sinatra

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who sang 'Hanging Tree'? Hint

Lloyd Price

Johnny Cash

Marty Robbins

Freddy Cannon

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who sang 'It Doesn't Matter Any More'? Hint

Ritchie Valens

Fabian

Dion

Buddy Holly

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who sang 'La Bamba'?

Answer: Ritchie Valens

2. Complete this song title:'________ on Your Collar',

Answer: lipstick

Of course you knew Connie Francis sang this!

3. Who sang 'Lonely Boy'?

Answer: Paul Anka

4. The Browns sang '_______ Ribbons'.

Answer: Scarlet

You probably didn't need the hint, did you?

5. Who sang 'Don't Take Your Guns to Town'?

Answer: Johnny Cash

In the 1950s, the top 40 music contained country hits as well. It wasn't separate like it is today.

6. Who sang 'Til I Kissed You'?

Answer: Everly Brothers

7. How many candles did the Crests sing about?

Answer: 16

This was on the soundtrack for 'American Graffiti' which came out in the 70s.

8. Who sang 'High Hopes'?

Answer: Frank Sinatra

9. Who sang 'Hanging Tree'?

Answer: Marty Robbins

Another country type song.

10. Who sang 'It Doesn't Matter Any More'?

Answer: Buddy Holly

Source: Author mafekinggal

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