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Quiz about 1960s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol 101
Quiz about 1960s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol 101

1960s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol. 101 Quiz

Match the song to the singer/band that debuted in the Australian Singles Chart in the weeks between October 2nd and 23rd 1965.

A matching quiz by wwe84. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
wwe84
Time
3 mins
Type
Match Quiz
Quiz #
425,618
Updated
Sep 28 26
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
12 / 15
Plays
58
Awards
Top 20% Quiz
Last 3 plays: jibberer (15/15), Midget40 (15/15), Rumpo (13/15).
(a) Drag-and-drop from the right to the left, or (b) click on a right side answer box and then on a left side box to move it.
QuestionsChoices
1. "Baby, Hold Me Close"  
  Herman's Hermits
2. "I Could Easily Fall (In Love With You)"  
  Marcello Minerbi
3. "Universal Soldier"  
  The Shadows
4. "Just A Little Bit Better"  
  Manfred Mann
5. "Don't Destroy Me"  
  Sonny & Cher
6. "Sing C'est La Vie"  
  Cliff Richard and The Shadows
7. "Genie With The Light Brown Lamp"  
  The Toys
8. "If You Gotta Go, Go Now"  
  Glen Campbell
9. "Treat Her Right"  
  The Four Freshmen
10. "Hang On Sloopy"  
  Billy Thorpe and The Aztecs
11. "A Lover's Concerto"  
  Ken Dodd
12. "Zorba's Dance"  
  The McCoys
13. "Yesterday"  
  Merv Benton
14. "Those Magnificent Men In Their Flying Machines"  
  Roy Head and The Traits
15. "Tears"  
  The Beatles





Select each answer

1. "Baby, Hold Me Close"
2. "I Could Easily Fall (In Love With You)"
3. "Universal Soldier"
4. "Just A Little Bit Better"
5. "Don't Destroy Me"
6. "Sing C'est La Vie"
7. "Genie With The Light Brown Lamp"
8. "If You Gotta Go, Go Now"
9. "Treat Her Right"
10. "Hang On Sloopy"
11. "A Lover's Concerto"
12. "Zorba's Dance"
13. "Yesterday"
14. "Those Magnificent Men In Their Flying Machines"
15. "Tears"

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. "Baby, Hold Me Close"

Answer: Billy Thorpe and The Aztecs

 "Baby, Hold Me Close" from Billy Thorpe and The Aztecs debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 2nd 1965.

The highest Australian chart peak was 16.

Album: "Twilight Time EP" (1965).
2. "I Could Easily Fall (In Love With You)"

Answer: Cliff Richard and The Shadows

 "I Could Easily Fall (In Love With You)" from Cliff Richard and The Shadows debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 2nd 1965.

The highest Australian chart peak was nine.

The song peaked at number one in:
Malaysia
Rhodesia
Singapore
South Africa.

Album: "Aladdin and His Wonderful Lamp" (1964).
3. "Universal Soldier"

Answer: Glen Campbell

 "Universal Soldier" from Glen Campbell debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 2nd 1965.

The highest Australian chart peak was 16.
4. "Just A Little Bit Better"

Answer: Herman's Hermits

 "Just A Little Bit Better" from Herman's Hermits debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 2nd 1965.

The highest Australian chart peak was 40.

Highest worldwide peak was one (Malaysia).

Album: "The Best Of Herman's Hermits" (1965).
5. "Don't Destroy Me"

Answer: Merv Benton

 "Don't Destroy Me" from Merv Benton debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 2nd 1965.

The highest Australian chart peak was 34.

Album: "Sounds Great" (1965).
6. "Sing C'est La Vie"

Answer: Sonny & Cher

 "Sing C'est La Vie" from Sonny & Cher debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 2nd 1965.

The highest Australian chart peak was two.

Highest worldwide peak was one (Belgium).

Album: "Look At Us" (1965).
7. "Genie With The Light Brown Lamp"

Answer: The Shadows

 "Genie With The Light Brown Lamp" from The Shadows debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 2nd 1965.

The highest Australian chart peak was 22.

Highest worldwide peak was 17 (United Kingdom).
8. "If You Gotta Go, Go Now"

Answer: Manfred Mann

 "If You Gotta Go, Go Now" from Manfred Mann debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 9th 1965.

The highest Australian chart peak was four.

Highest worldwide peak was two (United Kingdom).
9. "Treat Her Right"

Answer: Roy Head and The Traits

 "Treat Her Right" from Roy Head and The Traits debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 9th 1965.

The highest Australian chart peak was 14.

Highest worldwide peak was two (United States).
10. "Hang On Sloopy"

Answer: The McCoys

 "Hang On Sloopy" from The McCoys debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 9th 1965.

The highest Australian chart peak was eight.

Highest worldwide peak was one (United States).

The McCoys' debut single.
11. "A Lover's Concerto"

Answer: The Toys

 "A Lover's Concerto" from The Toys debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 9th 1965.

The highest Australian chart peak was six.

Highest worldwide peak was one (Canada).

Album: "The Toys Sing "A Lover's Concerto" and "Attack!" (1966).
12. "Zorba's Dance"

Answer: Marcello Minerbi

 "Zorba's Dance" from Marcello Minerbi debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 16th 1965.

The highest Australian chart peak was 20.
13. "Yesterday"

Answer: The Beatles

 "Yesterday" from The Beatles debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 16th 1965

The highest Australian chart peak was two.

The song peaked at number one in:
Belgium
Finland
The Netherlands
Norway
Sweden
United States.

Grammy nominations:
*Record Of The Year - 1966.
*Song Of The Year - 1966.

Album: "Help!" (1965).
14. "Those Magnificent Men In Their Flying Machines"

Answer: The Four Freshmen

 "Those Magnificent Men In Their Flying Machines" from The Four Freshmen debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 16th 1965.

The highest Australian chart peak was 24.
15. "Tears"

Answer: Ken Dodd

 "Tears" from Ken Dodd debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 23rd 1965.

The highest Australian chart peak was 11.

Highest worldwide peak was one (United Kingdom).
Source: Author wwe84

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