Quizzes at Fun Trivia Fun Trivia | quizzes Quizzes | games Games | community People | services Services | help Help | me Me
New Player - Log In
Currently 10289 players online.   Trivia games, quizzes, and contests - FREE !     Get Started! quiz register

No. 1 Hits Of The 60s Vol. 5

Created by fredsixties

Fun Trivia : Quizzes : 1960s Music
No 1 Hits Of The 60s Vol 5 game quiz
"The series continues. All songs made it to Number One on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 charts during the 1960s. You might need to furnish either the song or the artist. There may be clues to help you along. Good luck."

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  



1. This 1960 instrumental was the top hit for the year, and was from a motion picture. Who was responsible for "Theme from a Summer Place"?
    Percy Faith
    Lawrence Welk
    Hugo Winterhalter
    Henry Mancini


2. This next song was unusual in that it does have lyrics, but it was an instrumental version which made it to number one. Who took "Calcutta" to the top of the charts in early 1961?
    Henry Mancini
    Herb Alpert
    Percy Faith
    Lawrence Welk


3. Gene Chandler took this song to the top of the charts in early 1962. What member with a royal title was he singing about?
    Prince Of Love
    Queen Of Hearts
    Duke Of Earl
    King Of Pain


4. The duo of Ray Hildebrand and Jill Jackson had a number one hit in early 1963 with this love song. Of course, the song was recorded under a pseudonym. What name did they use?
    Caesar and Cleo
    Gertrude and Heathcliff
    Paul and Paula
    Johnnie and Jo


5. The Beatles third straight number one dominated the charts in the spring of 1964. The song couldn't have done better if the boys had bought the airtime. (Clue?) What song was this?
    Can't Buy Me Love
    You Can't Do That
    She Loves You
    Baby You're A Rich Man


6. "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'" was a number one tune for The Righteous Brothers in 1965. What distinction does this song have in the world of music?
    Used in the most movie soundtracks
    The most played song in the 20th century
    Record of The Year two different times
    Most covered song in rock history


7. Lou Christie gave us this weather phenomenon in 1966. Which one?
    Lightnin' Strikes
    Fire and Rain
    Rhythm Of The Rain
    Tell It To The Rain


8. What was different about The Supremes 1967 number one hit "Love Is Here and Now You're Gone" as opposed to their prior recordings?
    Diana Ross did not sing lead
    It was not recorded in Detroit
    It was originally a B-side
    It was their first live recording


9. Which artist took the beautiful instrumental "Love Is Blue" to the peak position on the charts in 1968?
    Paul Mauriat
    Charles Aznavour
    Herb Alpert
    Horst Jankowski


10. The success of "Everyday People" propelled this act into a performing slot at the original "Woodstock" in 1969. What group was this?
    Country Joe and The Fish
    Crosby Stills and Nash
    Richie Havens
    Sly and The Family Stome


Copyright, FunTrivia.com. All Rights Reserved.
Legal / Conditions of Use