1960s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol. 11 Quiz

Match the song to the singer/band that debuted in the Australian Singles Chart in the weeks between August 13th and 27th 1960.

A matching quiz by wwe84. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. "Mission Bell"

Answer: Donnie Brooks

"Mission Bell" from Donnie Brooks debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on August 13th 1960.

The highest Australian chart peak was 13.

Highest worldwide peak was seven (United States).

Album: "The Happiest" (1961).

2. "Big Rock Candy Mountain"

Answer: Dorsey Burnette

"Big Rock Candy Mountain" from Dorsey Burnette debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on August 13th 1960.

The highest Australian chart peak was 41.

Album: "Tall Oak Tree" (1960).

3. "Whiplash"

Answer: Rob E.G.

"Whiplash" from Rob E.G. debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on August 13th 1960.

The highest Australian chart peak was 16.

4. "The Big Black Hat"

Answer: Rolf Harris

"The Big Black Hat" from Rolf Harris debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on August 13th 1960.

The highest Australian chart peak was 42.

5. "Image Of A Girl"

Answer: The Safaris

"Image Of A Girl" from The Safaris debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on August 13th 1960.

The highest Australian chart peak was 27.

Highest worldwide peak was six (United States).

6. "The Old Oaken Bucket"

Answer: Tommy Sands

"The Old Oaken Bucket" from Tommy Sands debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on August 13th 1960.

The highest Australian chart peak was 27.

Highest worldwide peak was 25 (United Kingdom).

7. "(My) Little Lover"

Answer: Dig Richards & The R'Jays

"(My) Little Lover" from Dig Richards & The R'Jays debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on August 20th 1960.

The highest Australian chart peak was 23.

Album: "Bad Boy" (1960).

8. "Cool Water"

Answer: Jack Scott

"Cool Water" from Jack Scott debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on August 20th 1960.

The highest Australian chart peak was 20.

Highest worldwide peak was four (Canada).

Album: "Burning Bridges" (1964).

9. "A Kookie Little Paradise"

Answer: Jo Ann Campbell

"A Kookie Little Paradise" from Jo Ann Campbell debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on August 20th 1960.

The highest Australian chart peak was four.

10. "Defenceless"

Answer: Lonnie Lee

"Defenceless" from Lonnie Lee debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on August 20th 1960.

The highest Australian chart peak was two.

11. "Hello, Young Lovers"

Answer: Paul Anka

"Hello, Young Lovers" from Paul Anka debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on August 20th 1960.

The highest Australian chart peak was 33.

Highest worldwide peak was five (Canada).

Album: "Paul Anka Swings For Young Lovers" (1960).

12. "In My Little Corner Of The World"

Answer: Anita Bryant

"In My Little Corner Of The World" from Anita Bryant debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on August 27th 1960.

The highest Australian chart peak was 24.

Highest worldwide peak was ten (United States).

Album: "In My Little Corner Of The World" (1961).

13. "Volare"

Answer: Bobby Rydell

"Volare" from Bobby Rydell debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on August 27th 1960.

The highest Australian chart peak was four.

Highest worldwide peak was three (Canada).

Album: "Bobby Sings, Bobby Swings" (1960).

14. "Kiddio"

Answer: Brook Benton

"Kiddio" from Brook Benton debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on August 27th 1960.

The highest Australian chart peak was 46.

Highest worldwide peak was seven (United States).

15. "Velvet Waters"

Answer: Bruce Gillespie

"Velvet Waters" from Bruce Gillespie debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on August 27th 1960.

The highest Australian chart peak was 29.

Source: Author wwe84

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Questions		Choices
1. "Mission Bell"		Tommy Sands
2. "Big Rock Candy Mountain"		Brook Benton
3. "Whiplash"		Rolf Harris
4. "The Big Black Hat"		Jo Ann Campbell
5. "Image Of A Girl"		Anita Bryant
6. "The Old Oaken Bucket"		Jack Scott
7. "(My) Little Lover"		Paul Anka
8. "Cool Water"		Dig Richards & The R'Jays
9. "A Kookie Little Paradise"		Donnie Brooks
10. "Defenceless"		Bobby Rydell
11. "Hello, Young Lovers"		Bruce Gillespie
12. "In My Little Corner Of The World"		The Safaris
13. "Volare"		Lonnie Lee
14. "Kiddio"		Dorsey Burnette
15. "Velvet Waters"		Rob E.G.