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60s One Hit Wonders Vol. 12 Trivia Quiz

The next in the series of Billboard Top 40 hits for artist who took their shot and hit the pot of gold only once. I hope you all are enjoying the series. Good luck.

A multiple-choice quiz by fredsixties. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
fredsixties

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
289,000

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1693

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 24 (10/10), Hayes1953 (4/10), Wheelite (7/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. "You Talk Too Much" started out 1960 with a bang. Which artist was responsible for it? Hint

Ray Smith

Al Brown

John Doe

Joe Jones

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Question 2 of 10

2. In 1961 a group got together to sing about "When We Get Married". What were their names? Hint

The Dreamweavers

The Dreamlovers

The Four Lovers

The Four Aces

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Question 3 of 10

3. This instrumental hit in 1962 became a party staple. Who popularized "The Alley Cat" that year? Hint

Bent Fabric and His Piano

Kenny Ball and The Jazzmen

Bobby Gregg and Friends

The Ray Bryant Trio

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Question 4 of 10

4. "Mockingbird", which was later remade by James Taylor and Carly Simon, was originally recorded in 1963. Who sang it? Hint

Inez Foxx

Ella Fitzgerald

Baby Washington

Etta Jones

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Question 5 of 10

5. Another tragedy song made an appearance on the charts in 1964. Who sang "Last Kiss" that year? Hint

Mark Dinning

J. Frank Wilson and the Cavaliers

Billy Joe Royal

Dickie Lee

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Question 6 of 10

6. The instrumental "A Walk In The Black Forest" made the Top 20 in 1965. Who recorded this one? Hint

The Waikikis

The Pyramids

The Premiers

Horst Jankowski

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Question 7 of 10

7. This semi-psychedelic hit did Boston natives proud in 1966. Who is credited with the Top 20 smash "Dirty Water"? Hint

The Standells

The Blondells

The Dovells

The Bluebells

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Question 8 of 10

8. This actor turned singer recorded the semi-comedic "Little Old Man (Uptight, Everything's Alright)" in 1967. Can you name him?

Answer: (Two words, or just surname ... think Jello)

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Question 9 of 10

9. "Angel Of The Morning" saw this young lady debut on the charts in 1968. What was this artist's name? Hint

Madeline Bell

Merilee Rush

Linda Jones

Norma Tanenga

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Question 10 of 10

10. The late 1960s peace and brotherhood movement had representation in 1969, when "Get Together" hit the Top 10. Which folksy sounding group recorded it? Hint

Peter Paul and Mary

The Mamas and Papas

The Seekers

The Youngbloods

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. "You Talk Too Much" started out 1960 with a bang. Which artist was responsible for it?

Answer: Joe Jones

Billboard number six, August 1, 1960. Jones was from Los Angeles, and in addition to laying down these tracks, he also discovered the successful girl group, The Dixie Cups.

2. In 1961 a group got together to sing about "When We Get Married". What were their names?

Answer: The Dreamlovers

Billboard number ten, September 18, 1961. Formed in 1956, Philadelphia, the group had a number of incarnations before hitting the Top 10 with this song. One name they used were The Midnighters and in 1958 they sang backup on "The Twist" by Chubby Checker.

3. This instrumental hit in 1962 became a party staple. Who popularized "The Alley Cat" that year?

Answer: Bent Fabric and His Piano

Billboard number seven, September 29, 1962. Born in Denmark, his actual given name was Bent Fabricius-Bjerre. This song won a Grammy as Best Instrumental that year.

4. "Mockingbird", which was later remade by James Taylor and Carly Simon, was originally recorded in 1963. Who sang it?

Answer: Inez Foxx

Billboard number seven, September 7, 1963. The song was also covered by Dusty Springfield, and country star Toby Keith.

5. Another tragedy song made an appearance on the charts in 1964. Who sang "Last Kiss" that year?

Answer: J. Frank Wilson and the Cavaliers

Billboard number two, November, 7 1964. The group was actually formed in 1955, and broke up in early 1960s, with Wilson leaving the group. However, when "Last Kiss" came around, Wilson was tracked down, and recorded the song with The Cavaliers.

6. The instrumental "A Walk In The Black Forest" made the Top 20 in 1965. Who recorded this one?

Answer: Horst Jankowski

Billboard number 12, July 10, 1965. Jankowski was a classically trained pianist, born in Berlin, Germany in 1936.

7. This semi-psychedelic hit did Boston natives proud in 1966. Who is credited with the Top 20 smash "Dirty Water"?

Answer: The Standells

Billboard number 11, July 9, 1966. The group is actually from Los Angeles, but the song was written by their producer, Ed Cobb, who was from Massachusetts.

8. This actor turned singer recorded the semi-comedic "Little Old Man (Uptight, Everything's Alright)" in 1967. Can you name him?

Answer: Bill Cosby

Billboard number four, October 14, 1967. Off the album called "Silver Throat, Bill Cosby Sings", which was considered a rhythm and blues album, he was backed by Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band, who had some R&B and pop hits of their own, such as "Express Yourself" in 1970.

9. "Angel Of The Morning" saw this young lady debut on the charts in 1968. What was this artist's name?

Answer: Merilee Rush

Billboard number seven, June 29, 1968. Merilee had been singing professionally since 1960, and in 1965 hooked up with a group called The Turnabouts. She toured with Paul Revere and the Raiders in 1967, and recorded this song in 1968 in Memphis. She was nominated for a Grammy in 1968 for Best Female Vocalist for this song.

It has been covered many times, most notably by Juice Newton, in 1981.

10. The late 1960s peace and brotherhood movement had representation in 1969, when "Get Together" hit the Top 10. Which folksy sounding group recorded it?

Answer: The Youngbloods

Billboard number five, September 6, 1969. Led by Jesse Colin Young, the group was actually playing Greenwich Village in the mid 1960's. The song was first released in 1967, and made it up to number 62 on the charts. The band re-released it in 1969 after allowing it to be used in a public service ad for The National Council of Christians and Jews.

Source: Author fredsixties

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