Early 1960s Potpourri

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1. Sue Thompson had a couple of pretty big hits in 1962. Both included the name of a boy in the song title. What were the two boys' names? Norman and James Billy and Bobby Norman and William Billy and Eddie

2. Dickey Lee scored a #6 hit in 1962 with one of those pathetic songs about a rich boy being forbidden by his parents to see his true love ever again because she lives on the wrong side of the tracks. Of course, she drowns herself and when he hears of it, he promises to join her that night. The song title was? Patches Ebony Eyes Poor Side Of Town Rag Doll

3. A few hints - words by Johnny Mercer, music by Henry Mancini; featured in a movie from 1961. Here's some of the lyric: "Oh, dream maker, you heart breaker Wherever you're goin', I'm goin' your way" What was the song's title? Breakfast At Tiffany's Moon River Day's Of Wine And Roses Charade

4. Burl Ives had four top 40 hits in 1962. He only had four top 40 hits in his career! Of the songs listed, which one was NOT one of those four charting hits? Funny Way Of Laughing Mr. In Between Little Bitty Tear Yogi

5. In 1962, a hit song was released recounting the events of a popular contemporary movie. The movie's villain is featured in the song title. What was his name? Ringo Goldfinger The Comanchero Liberty Valence

6. Okay... let's shake a leg and cut a rug! "It's alright, all night, it's alright It's okay, all day, it's okay You'll learn to do this, the ___________" What dance are we learning? Hucklebuck Peppermint Twist Fly Bristol Stomp

7. "He wore a big ol' turban wrapped around his head And a scimitar by his side And every evenin' about midnight He'd jump on his camel named Clyde... and ride" This fellow was "_________ The Arab". Fill in the blank to complete the title of this 1962 #5 hit? Answer: (One Word - 4 letters)

8. This song was a #7 hit for The Marcels in 1961. Legitimately, however, these lyrics fall into the musty genre known as "nostalgia" - that era before most of us were born. Indeed, the song from which these lines are taken was a #12 hit in 1931 for Guy Lombardo and a monster #1 hit for Ted Weems in 1947. Here are the lyrical clues and you name the song. "Your kiss was such a sacred thing to me I can't believe it's just a burning memory" Heartaches Blue Moon You're Driving Me Crazy What Is This Thing Called Love

9. Remember Bobb B. Soxx and The Blue Jeans? Doesn't matter if you do because you should identify the lyrics to their only real hit, a #8 in 1963. Here's some of the lyric, actually about one third of the entire piece! "Mister bluebird on my shoulder It's the truth, it's actual Everything is satisfactual" Alright... one more clue - it won the Oscar for Best Song in 1947! Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate The Positive Shoo Fly Pie and Apple Pan Dowdy The Song Of The South Zip-A-Dee Doo-Dah

10. "Don't want a silver dollar Rabbit's foot on a string The happiness in your warm caress No rabbit's foot can bring" What was the title of this #1 hit in 1962? Hey! Baby Good Luck Charm Wear My Ring Around Your Neck Mr. Lucky