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60s One Hit Wonders Vol. 3 Trivia Quiz

The third installment in my series. I hope you enjoy it.

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

Author
fredsixties

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
287,081

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
2008

Awards
Top 10% Quiz

Last 3 plays: bigsouthern (9/10), Hayes1953 (5/10), Wheelite (8/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. In the spring of 1960 "Let the Little Girl Dance" was a hit for: Hint

Billy Preston

Billy Bland

Billy Idol

Billy Small

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Question 2 of 10

2. This 1961 hit reached #1 and had many in-laws cringing. "Mother-In-Law" was a hit for: Hint

Ernie Kovacs

Ernie Arnett

Ernie Banks

Ernie K-Doe

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Question 3 of 10

3. The 1962 hit " Let Me In" was a top 10 hit for this Philadelphia based doo-wop group. Hint

The Scents

The Sensuals

The Sensations

The Centaurs

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Question 4 of 10

4. This 1963 song featured some sound effects to imitate raindrops. Who had the hit "Rhythm of the Rain"? Hint

The Rainy Day Singers

The Cascades

Muddy Waters

The Rapids

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Question 5 of 10

5. This 1964 British group sent a dance inspired song to us called "The Hippy Hippy Shake". They called themselves: Hint

The Swinging Blue Jeans

The Wranglers

The Gauchos

The Denims

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Question 6 of 10

6. "The Boy From New York City" was a smash hit for this group in the winter of 1965. Hint

The Big Apple Band

The Five Boroughs

The Wonders

The Ad-Libs

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Question 7 of 10

7. 1966 saw another dance inspired tune called "The Duck" hit the charts. The singer was: Hint

Pinkie Lee

Dickie Lee

Jackie Lee

Peggy Lee

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Question 8 of 10

8. In 1967 this psychedelic San Francisco based group had their only Top 40 hit with "Hello Hello". Hint

The Sand Pipers

The Electric Prunes

Ahab and the Arabs

Sopwith Camel

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Question 9 of 10

9. This bubble-gum genre group had their only Top 40 hit with "Green Tambourine" in 1968. Hint

The Lemon Pipers

The Ohio Express

The Seeds

The Cymbals

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Question 10 of 10

10. "Love (Can Make You Happy), was a Top 10 hit for this one-hit band of 1969. Hint

The Jelly Beans

The Bumble Bees

Mercy

The Buckinghams

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In the spring of 1960 "Let the Little Girl Dance" was a hit for:

Answer: Billy Bland

Billboard, number seven, May 16, 1960. Bland had been with a group called "The Bees" in the 1950, and recorded this hit after leaving the group. He left the music industry in 1963, and operated a soul food restaurant in Harlem, New York in the 80's

2. This 1961 hit reached #1 and had many in-laws cringing. "Mother-In-Law" was a hit for:

Answer: Ernie K-Doe

Buillboard, number one, May 22, 1961. Ernie K-Doe (Ernest Kador Jr.) was a New Orleans personality who never had another hit record after "Mother-in-Law". He remained a radio personality on WWOZ into the 80's. He passed away in 2001.

3. The 1962 hit " Let Me In" was a top 10 hit for this Philadelphia based doo-wop group.

Answer: The Sensations

Billboard, number four, March 17, 1962. Originally called the Cavaliers, the group was actually formed in 1954.

4. This 1963 song featured some sound effects to imitate raindrops. Who had the hit "Rhythm of the Rain"?

Answer: The Cascades

Billboard, number 3, March 9, 1963. Originally formed in 1960 as "The Silver Strands", by a group of US Navy personnel, they left the military and became "The Thundernotes". They changed their name to "The Cascades" in 1962 supposedly inspired by the laundry detergent of the same name. One other little know fact. The guitar player on "Rythym of the Rain" was....Glen Campbell.

5. This 1964 British group sent a dance inspired song to us called "The Hippy Hippy Shake". They called themselves:

Answer: The Swinging Blue Jeans

Billboard, number 24, April 4, 1964. The group appeared live during the "British Invasion" with such groups as The Beatles, Gerry and the Pacemakers, and The Searchers. Terry Sylvester later left to join The Hollies after the departure of Graham Nash.

6. "The Boy From New York City" was a smash hit for this group in the winter of 1965.

Answer: The Ad-Libs

Billboard, number eight, Feb 22, 1965. Formed in Bayonne, New Jersey as "The Creators" in 1964, their quick success was never duplicated, and although they released a couple of other songs, the songs failed to chart. They disappeared from the music scene as quickly as they came.

7. 1966 saw another dance inspired tune called "The Duck" hit the charts. The singer was:

Answer: Jackie Lee

Billboard, number fourteen, Jan 22, 1966. Lee (Earl Nelson) was a member of the duo "Bob and Earl" who had little success as singers. However, they did write such hits as "Little Bitty Pretty One" and "Rockin Robin" for other singers. Nelson and his partner, Bobby Byrd, are also credited with writing and recording the original version of "Harlem Shuffle".

8. In 1967 this psychedelic San Francisco based group had their only Top 40 hit with "Hello Hello".

Answer: Sopwith Camel

Billboard, number 26, Feb 11, 1967. Formed in 1965, they were the first recording act from San Francisco to crack Billboard's Top 40. They disbanded later the same year.

9. This bubble-gum genre group had their only Top 40 hit with "Green Tambourine" in 1968.

Answer: The Lemon Pipers

Billboard, number one, Feb 3, 1968. This group was from Ohio, and they actually were a hit in clubs in the Cinicnnati area, playing a mix of blues and rock jams. They reluctantly recorded this song after being threatened to be dropped by their record label. They later had a minor hit wit "Rice Is Nice", but never cracked the Top 40 again.

10. "Love (Can Make You Happy), was a Top 10 hit for this one-hit band of 1969.

Answer: Mercy

Billboard, number two, May 31, 1969. This Florida based group recorded the song twice, with different memebers. The original recording was used in the movie "Fireball Jungle". Original member Jack Sigler Jr. still tours as of 2007.

Source: Author fredsixties

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