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Musical Mindbenders

Created by JRooowe

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Musical Mindbenders game quiz
"A great thing about Top 40 radio was the variety of music and performers presented. The best of the era (to me) was the mid-50s to early '70s. These questions pertain to some of the stars of that era. Chart info is based on Billboard's Hot 100."

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1. Which singer's career has spanned over eight decades?
    Frank Sinatra
    Petula Clark
    Connie Francis
    Johnny Mathis


2. Colin Peterson and Vince Melouney were formerly members of what band?
    The BeeGees
    Yes
    Go Gos
    Creedence Clearwater Revival


3. In the U.S., who had the ecology-themed Billboard Top 40 hit "Big Yellow Taxi" in 1970?
    Joni Mitchell
    Arlo Guthrie
    Kingston Trio
    The Neighborhood


4. What was the first million-selling record in Germany?
    "March on the River Kwai" - Mitch Miller
    "There Is a Tavern in the Town" - Wally Cox
    "Wooden Heart "- Elvis Presley
    "Get Back "- The Beatles


5. In October 1961, this singer enjoyed a 17 week chart run with his hit version of "Moon River". Who was he?
    Andy Williams
    Roy Orbison
    Wayne Newton
    Jerry Butler


6. What 1965 movie did The Zombies appear in?
    Darling
    To Sir With Love
    Ferry Cross The Mersey
    Bunny Lake Is Missing


7. The camel in the Ray Stevens 1962 hit "Ahab the Arab" was named after whom?
    Clyde Barrow
    Gerald Clyde Stevens
    Walt "Clyde" Frasier
    Clyde McPhatter


8. What legendary singer was shot in New Orleans?
    Lee Dorsey
    John Lennon
    Ray Davies
    Louis Armstrong


9. In 1958, what was on David Seville's head?
    a pompadour
    an itty bitty blue beret
    a bird
    raindrops


10. What would men do when Liberty Valence walked around?
    step aside
    wish him into the cornfield
    reach for their guns
    salute him


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Compiled Jun 19 13