Billboard Number 1 Songs of 1962

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1. The twist craze was huge during the first week of 1962. Who took "The Peppermint Twist-Part 1" to number one on January 27th? Hank Ballard and The Midnighters Ruby and the Romantics Maurice Williams and the Zodiaks Joey Dee and the Starlighters

2. Gene Chandler included himself among royalty with his number one hit of February 17th, 1962. What was the title of the song? Queen of the Hop Duke of Earl Her Royal Majesty From a Jack to a King

3. A teen television personality had a hit with "Johnny Angel, taking it to the top of the charts on April 7, 1962. Which television family cast member had this hit? Shelley Fabares Ricky Nelson Johnny Crawford Paul Peterson

4. Twenty months before the British Invasion an Englishman named Acker Bilk had a number one song. What was the title of this instrumental chart-topper the week of May 26, 1962? Stranger on the Shore Theme from "A Summer Place" Wonderland by Night Washington Square

5. Bobby Vinton had notable chart success in the sixties and went on to have his own television show. What song did he first take to the top of the hot 100 during the week of July 14, 1962? It Keeps Right On A-Hurtin' Sealed With a Kiss Roses Are Red Palisades Park

6. In August a baby-sitter named Eva Narcissus had a hit with a dance craze song. What was the title of this song that hit number one the week of August 25, 1962? Wah Watusi Loco-Motion Mashed Potatoes Pony Time

7. Gene Pitney wrote a song which was produced by Phil Spector for one of his girl groups. What song did the Crystals take to number one the week of November 3, 1962? He's a Rebel Walking in the Rain Be My Baby Baby I Love You

8. Bobby "Boris" Pickett and The Crypt Kickers released a song that went to number one on October 20, 1962 just in time for Halloween. Which spooky number is he noted for? The Purple People Eater Mean Monster Mashed Potato Monster Twist The Monster Mash

9. The Four Seasons had two number one hits in 1962. Their breakthrough hit topped the charts on September 15, 1962. Which song was it? Hey Baby Things Breaking Up Is Hard To Do Sherry

10. The week of December 22, 1962, saw an instrumental song from a British group top the charts. What was the name of this hit? The Stripper Telstar The Happy Organ Apache