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60s One Hit Wonders Vol 2 Trivia Quiz

The next in the series. These all ranked in Billboard's Top 40, and the artist never made the Top 40 again. Good luck and enjoy.

A multiple-choice quiz by fredsixties. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
fredsixties

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5 mins

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Multiple Choice

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286,625

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. In 1960 this guy sang about something near and dear to everyone's heart. Who sang "Money (That's What I Want)"? Hint

Barrett Strong

B.B. King

Gary Mills

Barry White

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Question 2 of 10

2. The evenings of 1961 were brightened considerably by this group who claimed "There's a Moon Out Tonight." Hint

The Medallions

The Castoffs

The Moonglows

The Capris

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Question 3 of 10

3. Bruce Channel had this 1962 hit asking if someone would be his girl. The title was ...? Hint

Hey Paula

Hey Sweetie

Hey Cookie

Hey Baby

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Question 4 of 10

4. The Earls had a mild hit in 1963 asking you to "Remember..." Remember what? Hint

When

Then

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Question 5 of 10

5. In 1964, surf, sand, and the beach were the focus of many songs. This song extolled the virtues of the "California Sun". The group who had this hit were called ...? Hint

The Rivieras

The Hondas

The Impalas

The Mustangs

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Question 6 of 10

6. The dance crazes of the 60s led to a number of hits for different groups. This group had a hit in 1965 with "The Jerk". Who were they? Hint

The Capitols

The Twisters

The Go Gos

The Larks

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Question 7 of 10

7. 1966 saw a group emerge who sounded eerily like the Beatles, although they were 100% American. Oddly enough, "Lies" was their only hit. Hint

The Knickerbockers

The Cavaliers

The Ballantines

The Charms

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Question 8 of 10

8. In 1967 this writer and producer for the four Seasons (among others) had this instrumental hit called "Music To Watch Girls By". Hint

The Bob Gaudio Band

The Frankie Field Quartet

The Frankie Valli Five

The Bob Crewe Generation

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Question 9 of 10

9. In 1968 the word "Power" became a catch word in American culture. There was Flower Power, Black Power, and this song called "Love Power" which was a hit for ...? Hint

The Sands

The Sandpipers

The Sandpebbles

The Sand Dunes

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Question 10 of 10

10. 1969 ended the decade, and this catchy bubblegum tune called "Gimme Gimme Good Lovin" was a hit in the springtime. It was recorded by ...? Hint

Crazy Eights

The Crazy World of Arthur Brown

Crazy Elephant

1910 Fruitgum Company

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In 1960 this guy sang about something near and dear to everyone's heart. Who sang "Money (That's What I Want)"?

Answer: Barrett Strong

Billboard number 23 April 18, 1960. This was the first hit for ANYONE on Motown Records. Strong recorded the hit at the age of 19.

2. The evenings of 1961 were brightened considerably by this group who claimed "There's a Moon Out Tonight."

Answer: The Capris

Billboard number three Feb 27, 1961. All were originally from Ozone Park, New York. They named the group after the 1950 Lincoln Capri automobile.

3. Bruce Channel had this 1962 hit asking if someone would be his girl. The title was ...?

Answer: Hey Baby

Billboard number one March 10, 1962. Channel was a terrific harmonica player who was originally teamed with Delbert McClinton. John Lennon's inspiration for the harmonica solo in the song "Love Me Do" was said to have come from Channel.

4. The Earls had a mild hit in 1963 asking you to "Remember..." Remember what?

Answer: Then

Billboard number 24 Jan 26, 1963. Started in the Bronx, New York, and led by Larry Chance, this group still performs on the Oldies circuit today.

5. In 1964, surf, sand, and the beach were the focus of many songs. This song extolled the virtues of the "California Sun". The group who had this hit were called ...?

Answer: The Rivieras

Billboard number five Feb 29, 1964. They really needed the sun, since they were from South Bend, Indiana.

6. The dance crazes of the 60s led to a number of hits for different groups. This group had a hit in 1965 with "The Jerk". Who were they?

Answer: The Larks

Billboard number seven Jan 16, 1965. This group is not to be confused with the doo-wop group of the early to mid 50s. This group was started by Don Julian as "The Meadowlarks". He re-named them in 1965 for their only Top 40 hit.

7. 1966 saw a group emerge who sounded eerily like the Beatles, although they were 100% American. Oddly enough, "Lies" was their only hit.

Answer: The Knickerbockers

Billboard number 20 Jan 22, 1966. Formed in 1964 in Bergenfield, New Jersey, the lead singer Buddy Randell was a member of The Royal Teens, who hit with "Short Shorts" back in 1958.

8. In 1967 this writer and producer for the four Seasons (among others) had this instrumental hit called "Music To Watch Girls By".

Answer: The Bob Crewe Generation

Billboard number 15, Feb 11, 1967. Crewe produced and/or wrote songs for the Rays, Diane Renay, and Freddy Cannon, in addition to the four Seasons. He also discovered Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels.

9. In 1968 the word "Power" became a catch word in American culture. There was Flower Power, Black Power, and this song called "Love Power" which was a hit for ...?

Answer: The Sandpebbles

Billboard number 22, Jan 27, 1968. This was the only recording ever released by the group. A true one hit wonder.

10. 1969 ended the decade, and this catchy bubblegum tune called "Gimme Gimme Good Lovin" was a hit in the springtime. It was recorded by ...?

Answer: Crazy Elephant

Billboard number 12, May 3, 1969. Basically a group comprised of studio musicians, this song also made number 12 on the UK charts. It was their only charted single.

Source: Author fredsixties

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