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Quiz about 60s One Hit Wonders Vol 19
Quiz about 60s One Hit Wonders Vol 19

60s One Hit Wonders Vol. 19 Trivia Quiz


The end is here. This is the my final quiz in this category. After 190 entries, I finally have come to the end of the series. I hope all of you have enjoyed these memories. Next up, the 70s.

A multiple-choice quiz by fredsixties. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
fredsixties
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
291,812
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
1122
Awards
Top 20% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 174 (8/10), Guest 199 (7/10), Guest 72 (6/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. In 1963, "Talk To Me" shot into the Top 20 for this bright group. What name did they go under? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Who put "You Don't Have To Be A Baby To Cry" onto the charts in 1963? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. "Shangri-La" was a Top 10 hit in 1964 for this artist. Who placed this song on the charts? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. "THe Girl From Ipanema" was walking in 1964 and made it into the Top 5. Who made her walk? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. 1968 saw a myriad of one hit wonders. This instrumental smash almost made number one that summer. Who recorded "Classical Gas"? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. In the 60's there were a few songs about the pastime of guys watching girls. In 1968 the definitive song made it to the airwaves, and onto the charts. Who did "Girl Watcher"? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Free Gift Ten Points! Whose only Top 40 hit was "All Along The Watchtower"? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. For another gift 10 points, who also had a Top 40 hit in 1968 with "Piece Of My Heart"? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. No gift here! In 1968 this group recorded the snappy tune "Shame Shame". Who were they? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. The final question in this series is here. In 1969 we got the musical question "Will You Be Staying After Sunday?" Who asked? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. In 1963, "Talk To Me" shot into the Top 20 for this bright group. What name did they go under?

Answer: Sunny and The Sunglows

Billboard number 11, October 26, 1963. An all Chicano group from San Antonio, Texas, the group enjoyed their only success with this cover song. They did subsequently try some other covers, but met with no success.
2. Who put "You Don't Have To Be A Baby To Cry" onto the charts in 1963?

Answer: The Caravelles

Billboard number three, December 21, 1963. This British duo took this song which was a cover of a Tennessee Ernie Ford song, and almost got to the top that year, but never approached that success again.
3. "Shangri-La" was a Top 10 hit in 1964 for this artist. Who placed this song on the charts?

Answer: Robert Maxwell and His Harp and Orchestra

Billboard number 6, May 2, 1964. Maxwell was a harpist and songwriter who went to Julliard on a scholarship. He entered the military and served under 1920's crooner Rudy Vallee. In addition to this song Maxwell also wrote the classic "Ebb Tide". As of June 2008 Mr. Maxwell is still alive and kicking at age 87.
4. "THe Girl From Ipanema" was walking in 1964 and made it into the Top 5. Who made her walk?

Answer: Gilberto

Billboard number five, July 18, 1964. Astrud Gilberto was born in Brazil in 1940. Her music is considered akin to samba, or bossa nova style. She won a Grammy for this song that year. She was inducted into The International Latin Music Hall Of Fame in 2002.
5. 1968 saw a myriad of one hit wonders. This instrumental smash almost made number one that summer. Who recorded "Classical Gas"?

Answer: Mason Williams

Billboard number two, August 3, 1968. The multi-talented Williams, in addition to being a successful musician and composer, has won an Emmy as a comedy writer for The Smothers Brothers, and also written for The Glen Campbell GoodTime Hour, and Saturday Night Live (he was head writer in 1980). He is also a published poet and author.
6. In the 60's there were a few songs about the pastime of guys watching girls. In 1968 the definitive song made it to the airwaves, and onto the charts. Who did "Girl Watcher"?

Answer: The O'Kaysions

Billboard number five, October 5, 1968. From Wilson, North Carolina, this group is considered a blue-eyed soul group. They never had another hit. The song itself was subsequently used (with some rewording) as an ad for the popular TV game show "Wheel Of Fortune".
7. Free Gift Ten Points! Whose only Top 40 hit was "All Along The Watchtower"?

Answer: The Jimi Hendrix Experience

Billboard number 20, October 19, 1968. Although Hendrix has a number of popular and time tested songs, and was a pioneer during his time, this song was the only one to make it into the Top 40, due in part to the perceived anti-establishment style of his music.
8. For another gift 10 points, who also had a Top 40 hit in 1968 with "Piece Of My Heart"?

Answer: Big Brother and The Holding Company

Billboard number 12, November 9, 1968. Formed in 1965 in San Francisco, the band took off with the addition of Janis Joplin in 1966. Joplin actually left the group shortly after this recording.
9. No gift here! In 1968 this group recorded the snappy tune "Shame Shame". Who were they?

Answer: Magic Lanterns

Billboard number 29, December 29, 1968. Formed in England in 1962 and originally called "The Sabres", this was their only Top 40 foray in the U.S. One of the members, Albert Hammond, did have some success in the 70s here in the states with the song "It Never Rains In California" which he penned.
10. The final question in this series is here. In 1969 we got the musical question "Will You Be Staying After Sunday?" Who asked?

Answer: Peppermint Rainbow

Billboard number 32, May 3, 1969. Considered psychedelic, the group was originally from Baltimore, Maryland. They originally called themselves The New York Times, and were given a record contract by Decca Records after "Mama" Cass Elliot heard them play and contacted the record company on their behalf.
Source: Author fredsixties

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