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The Number 2s of the 1960s

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The Number 2s of the 1960s game quiz
"These songs (please excuse the cliche) were the bridesmaids, but not the bride. I hope you have fun with this one."

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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?
    Only the Lonely
    Crying
    Ooby Dooby
    Pretty Woman


2. "Daddy's Home" was this groups only hit, hitting the charts at #2 in May, 1961. Who was this group?
    Cathy Jean and the Roomates
    Shep and the Limelites
    Dovells
    Little Ceaser and the Romans


3. Inspired by the dance craze that was going on in 1962, the #2 hit "Mashed Potato Time" was recorded by which artist?
    Dee Dee Sharp
    James Brown
    Chubby Checker
    Connie Francis


4. "Wipe Out" may be one of the best known #2 songs. Who was the band who recorded this song?
    The Beach Boys
    The Drifters
    Jan and Dean
    The Surfaris


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?
    I Feel Fine
    Twist and Shout
    Ticket to Ride
    Yesterday


6. This band had two #2s in 1965 with "Count Me In" and "Save Your Heart For Me". Who was this band?
    Paul Revere and the Raiders
    Herman's Hermits
    Little Anthony and the Imperials
    Gary Lewis and the Playboys


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


8. "I Heard It Through the Grapevine" was released twice. The first release was in 1967 and went to #2. Who sung this version?
    Marvin Gaye
    Neil Diamond
    Diana Ross and the Supremes
    Gladys Knight and the Pips


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?
    Sweet November
    Valley of the Dolls
    Casino Royale
    Barbarella


10. Creedence Clearwater Revival had many #2s in 1969. Which one of these songs was not a #2?
    Proud Mary
    Down on the Corner
    Bad Moon Rising
    Green River


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