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Quiz about 1960s Surf Music Aussie Style

1960s Surf Music Aussie Style Trivia Quiz

With its beautiful beaches and laid back lifestyle, it's no wonder Australia had its own brand of surfie music! All multiple choice.

A multiple-choice quiz by mandamoo. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
mandamoo

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
105,363

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
482

Last 3 plays: Fred68 (9/10), Guest 1 (6/10), Guest 124 (3/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Name the #1 hit by the Denvermen in 1963? Hint

Surfer Boy

The Surfer

Surfside

Surf City

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Question 2 of 10

2. 'Bombora' was a huge hit for which band? Hint

The Atlantics

The Aztecs

The Atlantas

The Aussies

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which little cutie had a chart topper with 'He's My Blonde Headed Stompie Wompie Real Gone Surfer Boy'? Hint

Midget

Tiny Tina

Little Pattie

Cutie - Pie

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Question 4 of 10

4. Can you name the dance craze that replaced 'The Twist' in 1963? Hint

The Monkey

The Stomp

The Mashed Potato

The Chicken

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Question 5 of 10

5. The Delltones had a biggie with which song? Hint

Hangin' Five

Hangin' Ten

Hangin' Out

Hangin' 'Round

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Question 6 of 10

6. Name the ballet dancer who swapped his pumps for a pair of thongs to release his own surfie classic? Hint

Robert Helpmann

Randall Newman

Rudolph Nureyev

Richard Helpman

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Question 7 of 10

7. Can you name Sir Robert Helpmann's song? Hint

Surfer Girl

Surfer Doll

Surfer Chick

Surfer Babe

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Question 8 of 10

8. Guitarist Rob E.G. had a smash hit with an instrumental, can you name it? Hint

Jessamin

Jezebel

Jessie

Jasmin

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Question 9 of 10

9. Guitarist Rob E.G. had a smash hit with an instrumental. Can you name his follow up hit? Hint

In The Year 2525

365 Days A Year

500 Miles

55 Days At Peking

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Question 10 of 10

10. What song by Johnny Devlin and The Devils hit the charts towards the end of 1963? Hint

Stomp At Tamarama

Stop At Tamarama

Stamp Out Turramurra

Stomp The Tumbarumba

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Most Recent Scores

Mar 31 2024 : Fred68: 9/10
Mar 29 2024 : Guest 1: 6/10
Mar 10 2024 : Guest 124: 3/10
Feb 29 2024 : Guest 220: 4/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Name the #1 hit by the Denvermen in 1963?

Answer: Surfside

Transistor radios or 'trannies' would be cranked up along our beaches when this song was on!

2. 'Bombora' was a huge hit for which band?

Answer: The Atlantics

'Bombora' is an Aboriginal word meaning 'waves breaking over rocks'

3. Which little cutie had a chart topper with 'He's My Blonde Headed Stompie Wompie Real Gone Surfer Boy'?

Answer: Little Pattie

Phew, now that's a song title!:) Little Pattie was only 14 when she was discovered performing at the Maroubra Surf Club.

4. Can you name the dance craze that replaced 'The Twist' in 1963?

Answer: The Stomp

Two stomps of the left foot then two stomps of the right with your arms clasped behind your back. Easy!

5. The Delltones had a biggie with which song?

Answer: Hangin' Five

This song was actually penned by a Manly Police Detective!

6. Name the ballet dancer who swapped his pumps for a pair of thongs to release his own surfie classic?

Answer: Robert Helpmann

Sir Robert went on to continue his dance career, becoming one of the world's greatest classical ballet dancers.

7. Can you name Sir Robert Helpmann's song?

Answer: Surfer Doll

It was indeed Surfer Doll.

8. Guitarist Rob E.G. had a smash hit with an instrumental, can you name it?

Answer: Jezebel

Rob is still involved in the music industry as a manager in the States.

9. Guitarist Rob E.G. had a smash hit with an instrumental. Can you name his follow up hit?

Answer: 55 Days At Peking

A rather exotic tune.

10. What song by Johnny Devlin and The Devils hit the charts towards the end of 1963?

Answer: Stomp The Tumbarumba

A song to 'Stomp' to!

Source: Author mandamoo

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