51.

  The #1 hits of 1963 Part 6    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

The #1 hits of 1963. References are Joel Whitburn's Top Pop Hits 1955-2018 and The Comparison Book, The Book-Australia's Pop Charts 1956-1996 and The Complete Book of British Charts. Match the song with the artist.

Average, 10 Qns, Desimac, May 24 20

Category: Music from 1963

Average
Desimac
May 24 20
344 plays

52.

  Film Noir 1940-1949: Part 1    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Classic Movies are always a matter of taste. I have chosen 10 movies that I regard as classics of the Film Noir genre from the 1940s. See how many of these you know.

Average, 10 Qns, Desimac, Jul 22 22

Category: 1940s Movies

Average
Desimac
Jul 22 22
815 plays

53.

  Number One Hits of 1959 - Part 2    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

The Number One hits of 1959 in Australia, United Kingdom and the USA. References are Joel Whitburn's Top Pop Hits 1955-2015, "The Book-Australia's Pop Charts 1956-1994" and "The Complete Book of British Charts". Match the Singer/s with the Song

Easier, 10 Qns, Desimac, Feb 27 20

Category: Music from 1959

Easier
Desimac
Feb 27 20
327 plays

54.

  The #1 hits of 1963 Part 4    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

The #1 hits of 1963. References are Joel Whitburn's Top Pop Hits 1955-2018 & The Comparison Book, The Book-Australia's Pop Charts 1956-1996 and The Complete Book of British Charts". Match the song with the artist.

Easier, 10 Qns, Desimac, May 17 20

Category: Music from 1963

Easier
Desimac
May 17 20
397 plays

55.

  Number One Hits of 1966 - Part 2    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

The number one hits of 1966. References are Joel Whitburn's Top Pop Hits 1955-2018 & The Cashbox Hits, The Book-Australia's Pop Charts 1956-1996 and The Complete Book of British Charts". Match the hit with the artist/s.

Easier, 10 Qns, Desimac, Oct 20 21

Category: Music from 1966

Easier
Desimac
Oct 20 21
400 plays

56.

  Number One Hits of 1962 - Part 2    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Part Two of my quizzes on the number one hits of 1962. These chart toppers represent a number one on either the Australian, UK or US (Billboard Hot 100) charts. Simply match the artist with their number one hit.

Easier, 10 Qns, Desimac, Sep 29 18

Category: Music from 1962

Easier
Desimac
Sep 29 18
500 plays

57.

  Who Won It    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Match the Actress with the movie in which their performance won them a Best Supporting Oscar. All films are pre-1975.

Average, 10 Qns, Desimac, Sep 28 17

Category: Oscars - Best Supporting Actress

Average
Desimac
525 plays

58.

  Match the Movies    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Match the movies with the same star. Example; "Casablanca" goes with "The African Queen". Both starred Humphrey Bogart.

Average, 10 Qns, Desimac, Jul 27 17

Category: Something in Common

Average
Desimac
597 plays

59.

  The #1 hits of 1963 Part 5    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

The #1 hits of 1963. References are Joel Whitburn's Top Pop Hits 1955-2018 & The Comparison Book, The Book-Australia's Pop Charts 1956-1996 and The Complete Book of British Charts". Match the song with the artist.

Average, 10 Qns, Desimac, May 19 20

Category: Music from 1963

Average
Desimac
May 19 20
344 plays

60.

  Number One Hits of 1960 - Part Three    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Part three of four, of my quizzes on the number one hits of 1960. These chart toppers represent a number one on either Australian, UK or US (Billboard Hot 100) charts. Simply match the artist with their number one hit.

Average, 10 Qns, Desimac, Aug 26 18

Category: Music from 1960

Average
Desimac
Aug 26 18
366 plays

61.

  Number One Hits of 1966- Part 3    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

The number one hits of 1966. References are Joel Whitburn's Top Pop Hits 1955-2018 & The Cashbox Hits, The Book-Australia's Pop Charts 1956-1996 and The Complete Book of British Charts". Match the hit with the artist/s.

Easier, 10 Qns, Desimac, Nov 02 21

Category: Music from 1966

Easier
Desimac
Nov 02 21
380 plays

62.

  Musical Memories of 1962    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Many of our favourite records or songs were not huge hits, but they meant something to us at the time. Match these songs from 1962 with the artist most associated with them in that year.

Easier, 10 Qns, Desimac, Mar 13 19

Category: Music from 1962

Easier
Desimac
Mar 13 19
387 plays

63.

  Really Old Country Music    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Do you remember singers like Webb Pierce, Hank Williams and Ernest Tubb? If you do then match these country songs with the veteran hit-maker. All songs were number ones between 1945 and 1960. Chart references are Shown at the end of the quiz.

Tough, 10 Qns, Desimac, Nov 24 17

Category: Classic Country

Tough
Desimac
334 plays

64.

  The Ventures v The Shadows    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

The Ventures were the top instrumental group in the second half of the 20th century in the USA. In the rest of the world The Shadows reined supreme. Match the song with the group.

Easier, 10 Qns, Desimac, Jul 08 18

Category: Instrumental Hits

Easier
Desimac
Jul 08 18
181 plays

65.

  Number One Hits of 1962 - Part 1    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Part One of my quizzes on the number one hits of 1962. These chart toppers represent a number one on either the Australian, UK or US (Billboard Hot 100) charts. Simply match the artist with their number one hit.

Easier, 10 Qns, Desimac, Sep 24 18

Category: Music from 1962

Easier
Desimac
Sep 24 18
526 plays

66.

  Bobbys of Pop    

Match Quiz

 15 Qns

Many pop stars of the fifties, sixties and seventies were "Bobby". Match the appropriate Bobby with his hit record.

Average, 15 Qns, Desimac, Nov 12 17

Category: Artist Name is the Same

Average
Desimac
385 plays

67.

  What Show Was I In?    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Many characters from TV shows have become household names and some have faded into time. I shall give you a character name, you will pick the show the character belongs to.

Easier, 10 Qns, Desimac, Sep 08 16

Category: Mainly Characters

Easier
Desimac
1082 plays

68.

  My Favorite Rock 'n Roll Songs 1957-1961    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

My favourite songs from my early teen years. See how many you remember.

Tough, 10 Qns, Desimac, Jul 04 22

Category: 1950s and '60s Mix

Tough
Desimac
Jul 04 22
369 plays

69.

  Johnnies of Pop - Part 2    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Part 2 of my quizzes on pop stars of the '50s, '60s and '70s with the first name John or Johnny. Match the appropriate Johnny with his hit song.

Average, 10 Qns, Desimac, Jul 31 18

Category: Artist Name is the Same

Average
Desimac
Jul 31 18
239 plays

70.

  Canadian Music Artists of the '50s, '60s and '70s    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Many Canadian artists had big hits internationally. I'll give you their hit, you match the artist to their hit song.

Average, 10 Qns, Desimac, Feb 03 21

Category: Canadian Music

Average
Desimac
Feb 03 21
256 plays

71.

  Rock Instrumentals 1956 - 1960    

Match Quiz

 15 Qns

Instrumentals were a major part of early Rock 'n' Roll. Here are some from the mid 1950s, you just match the artist with their hit. Chart information from Joel Whitburn's Top Pop Singles 1955-2015. Aussie Chart Research 1950-2018.

Average, 15 Qns, Desimac, Feb 22 22

Category: Instrumental Hits

Average
Desimac
Feb 22 22
193 plays

72.

  Number One Hits of 1960 - Part Two    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Part two of four on this topic. Over 40 different records made the top spot on the charts of Australia, the UK and the USA. Many were hits in only one country. Match the artist with their number one hit.

Average, 10 Qns, Desimac, Aug 08 18

Category: Music from 1960

Average
Desimac
Aug 08 18
457 plays

73.

  For Whom the Bell Tolls    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Many movies have "Bell" or "Bells" in their title. Some are famous some not so. Match the movie with the synopsis or stars. To help I'll give you the year the movie was released.

Easier, 10 Qns, Desimac, Sep 15 18

Category: Common Titles

Easier
Desimac
Sep 15 18
218 plays

74.

  Number One Hits of 1965- Part 3    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

The #1 hits of 1965. References are Joel Whitburn's Top Pop Hits 1955-2018 & The Cashbox Hits, The Book-Australia's Pop Charts 1956-1996 and The Complete Book of British Charts". Match the song with the artist.

Average, 10 Qns, Desimac, Sep 19 21

Category: Music from 1965

Average
Desimac
Sep 19 21
389 plays

75.

  Instrumental hits of the Fifties and Sixties    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Instrumentals were an integral part of early rock 'n' roll. Many a young man practiced in front of a mirror with a broomstick to Dick Dale or Hank Marvin. The chart reference sources used are explained at the end of the quiz.

Average, 10 Qns, Desimac, Oct 17 16

Category: Instrumental Hits

Average
Desimac
446 plays

76.

  Number One Hits of 1959 - Part 3    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

The #1 hits of 1959 in Australia, United Kingdom and the USA. References are Joel Whitburn's Top Pop Hits 1955-2015, "The Book-Australia's Pop Charts 1956-1994" and "The Complete Book of British Charts". Match the song with the artist who performed it.

Average, 10 Qns, Desimac, Feb 28 20

Category: Music from 1959

Average
Desimac
Feb 28 20
262 plays

77.

  1950s Westerns Part 2    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

This is the second instalment about my favourite genre of movies. I'll provide the star you match them with the movie.

Average, 10 Qns, Desimac, Feb 06 20

Category: Westerns and Gangster Films

Average
Desimac
Feb 06 20
318 plays

78.

  The #1 hits of 1963 Part 1    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

The #1 hits of 1963. References are Joel Whitburn's Top Pop Hits 1955-2018 & The Comparison Book, The Book-Australia's Pop Charts 1956-1996 and The Complete Book of British Charts". Match the song with the artist.

Average, 10 Qns, Desimac, Mar 19 20

Category: Music from 1963

Average
Desimac
Mar 19 20
201 plays

79.

  Number One Hits of 1959 - Part 4    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

The #1 hits of 1959 in Australia, United Kingdom and the USA. References are Joel Whitburn's Top Pop Hits 1955-2015, "The Book-Australia's Pop Charts 1956-1994" and "The Complete Book of British Charts". Match the song with the artist who performed it.

Average, 10 Qns, Desimac, Mar 01 20

Category: Music from 1959

Average
Desimac
Mar 01 20
186 plays

80.

  Oscar Winners in Two Acting Categories    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Many actors have won a Best and a Best Supporting Oscar, some more than one of each. Some of those performers are listed. Match them with one of their well known movies.

Average, 10 Qns, Desimac, Apr 09 20

Category: People Themed Groups

Average
Desimac
Apr 09 20
347 plays

81.

  Diamonds and Rubies in Songs    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

This quiz addresses those artists and songs with Ruby or Diamond in the title. I'll give a song title, you find the matching artist.

Average, 10 Qns, Desimac, Jun 03 17

Category: Jewelery in Songs

Average
Desimac
416 plays

82.

  Other 1960 Hits and Memories    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Following my series of number one hits of 1960, many other songs were hits, some big hits, some small, but all are remembered. Choose the artist who had a hit in 1960 with the song, somewhere in the world.

Average, 10 Qns, Desimac, Sep 14 18

Category: Music from 1960

Average
Desimac
Sep 14 18
416 plays

83.

  Johnnies of Pop    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Many pop stars have the name Johnny. Match the hit with the correct Johnny. The pop singers are from the first twenty years of the rock era. Importantly these singers are from Australia, France, United Kingdom and the USA.

Average, 10 Qns, Desimac, Jul 31 18

Category: Artist Name is the Same

Average
Desimac
Jul 31 18
186 plays

84.

  My Boomerang Won't Come Back & other Novelty Songs    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Novelty songs and the artists who performed them. Match the song with the appropriate artist.

Average, 10 Qns, Desimac, Jan 05 17

Category: Comedy

Average
Desimac
433 plays

85.

  Number One Hits of 1961 - Part 1    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This quiz concerns the number one hits of 1961 in Australia, United Kingdom and the USA. References are Joel Whitburn's Top Pop Hits, "The Book-Australia's Pop Charts" and "The Complete Book of British Charts".

Average, 10 Qns, Desimac, Jul 05 17

Category: Music from 1961

Average
Desimac
418 plays

86.

  Second Among Equals    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Some artists never got higher than number two on the Billboard Hot 100. Here are a few of those artists, match them with their hit. Not all of these songs made number two, only the performers did.

Average, 10 Qns, Desimac, Jul 18 22

Category: No. 2 Hits

Average
Desimac
Jul 18 22
216 plays

87.

  Number One Instrumental Hits 1955-1985    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Instrumentals played a big part of early Rock'n'Roll. See if you can remember who had these number one instrumentals hits. Not all are Rock'n'Roll.

Average, 10 Qns, Desimac, May 23 20

Category: Instrumental Hits

Average
Desimac
May 23 20
341 plays

88.

  Dark and Black as Night    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Pop songs with Dark, Black or Night in the title. The music is from 1955-1975. Match the artist with the song.

Average, 10 Qns, Desimac, Jun 27 19

Category: Songs of Night and Darkness

Average
Desimac
Jun 27 19
283 plays

89.

  1950s Westerns part 1    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

My favourite genre of movies - I'll provide the star you match them with the movie.

Average, 10 Qns, Desimac, Mar 26 19

Category: Westerns and Gangster Films

Average
Desimac
Mar 26 19
363 plays

90.

  Who Recorded It? Part 3    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

For this quiz I shall give you a hit song title, you match it with another hit song from the same artist. e.g. "Heartbreak Hotel" goes with "All Shook Up". All songs listed made the Billboard Hot 100 between 1958 and 1985.

Average, 10 Qns, Desimac, Feb 27 22

Category: Bands and Musical Acts

Average
Desimac
Feb 27 22
226 plays

91.

  Theatrical Lingo    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

The jargon of those in theatre is often foreign to mere mortals like us. These include references to performance stagecraft and awards. Here are a few examples. See how you go.

Easier, 10 Qns, Desimac, Mar 10 17

Category: Theatre Vocabulary

Easier
Desimac
284 plays

92.

  Which Johnny Was It    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Following on from "Which Bobby Was It", the Johnnys get their chance. Namely Johnnies Rivers, Leyton, Tillotson and Preston. Music is centred around the 1960s; match the Johnny with his hits.

Average, 10 Qns, Desimac, Nov 18 21

Category: Artist Name is the Same

Average
Desimac
Nov 18 21
209 plays

93.

  Let's Go Surfin' - Instrumentals of the 1960s    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Surf themed Instrumental hits were unique to the early part of the 1960s. Match the hit with the artist who performed them.

Average, 10 Qns, Desimac, Feb 22 22

Category: Instrumental Hits

Average
Desimac
Feb 22 22
160 plays

94.

  Did I Write That?    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Many episodes of TV shows were written by the actors who starred or guest starred in them. I'll give you a show and episode, you match it with the correct actor.

Average, 10 Qns, Desimac, Jan 15 20

Category: Things in Common

Average
Desimac
Jan 15 20
269 plays

95.

  Which one was it?    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Bobby Vee,Del Shannon, Gene Pitney and Roy Orbison were all more popular outside the USA in the early sixties. See if you remember who had the hit.

Average, 10 Qns, Desimac, Feb 01 21

Category: 1960s Music

Average
Desimac
Feb 01 21
296 plays

96.

  Johnny and the ????    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Many bands or groups have been known as ??? and the ??. In this quiz dealing with groups of the 1950s and 60s, I give you the leader, you tell me the band/group.

Average, 10 Qns, Desimac, Jun 06 16

Category: ____ and the ____Band Names

Average
Desimac
588 plays

97.

  Musical Memories of the 1960s    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Songs that stick with us from our youth were not always big hits, but they meant something to us at the time. Here are a few of my memories, see if you can match the song to the artist.

Average, 10 Qns, Desimac, Sep 19 21

Category: 1960s Music

Average
Desimac
Sep 19 21
268 plays

98.

  Who's the Doctor    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Many tv classics featured doctors. I shall give you the doctor's name, you tell me the show the doctor was in.

Average, 10 Qns, Desimac, Apr 05 15

Category: Medicine

Average
Desimac
413 plays

99.

  The 'N' Quiz    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Many people, places and events begin with the letter N. Here are a few for you to guess. This quiz is part of an Alphabetic author challenge.

Average, 10 Qns, Desimac, Mar 29 20

Category: N

Average
Desimac
Mar 29 20
260 plays

100.

  Johnny and The ???? Part 2    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Many bands or groups have been known as ??? and the ??. In this quiz dealing with groups of the 1950s, 60's and 70s, I give you the leader, you tell me the band/group.

Average, 10 Qns, Desimac, Jun 06 16

Category: ____ and the ____Band Names

Average
Desimac
412 plays