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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."

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  



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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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?
    an itty bitty blue beret
    a pompadour
    raindrops
    a bird


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


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Compiled Jun 28 12