The Sounds of 1960

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1. "Tell Laura I Love Her" was a top ten hit for Ray Peterson. A cover version of the song reached the number one position in the UK in the same year. Who was the British singer who sang "Tell Laura I Love Her"? Adam Faith Marty Wilde Johnny Mathis Ricky Valance

2. Can you recall who sang "Wild One"? Gene Vincent Johnny Preston Chubby Checker Bobby Rydell

3. Who was the African American who sang "Good Timin'"? Jerry Lordan Johnny Horton Bobby Darin Jimmy Jones

4. This American country and pop singer had a number one hit on the Billboard magazine Hot C&W Sides, with the song "He'll Have to Go." Can you name the artist? Hank Locklin Jim Reeves Cowboy Copas Ferlin Husky

5. "Mr. Custer" was a number one hit on October 10, 1960. Who was the singer? Larry Verne Ray Peterson Johnny O'Keefe Freddy Cannon

6. "Wonderful World" peaked in at number 12 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart and reached a high of number 27 on the UK singles chart. Who sang "Wonderful World"? Roy Orbison Fats Domino Bobby Vee Sam Cooke

7. "I realize the way your eyes deceived me" is the first line from what song? Ooh Poo Pah Doo Paper Roses I Want To Be Wanted As Long As He Needs Me

8. "True Love Ways" reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles. Who was the performer? Bobby Vee Bobby Darin Elvis Presley Buddy Holly

9. "Stuck on You", "It's Now or Never" and "Are You Lonesome Tonight?" were all number one hits for Elvis Presley on the Billboard magazine Hot 100. True False

10. Percy Faith had a number one top spot with the song "Theme from A Summer Place." How many weeks did the song spend at number one on the Billboard magazine Hot 100? 6 8 9 7