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Quiz about 1960s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol 16
Quiz about 1960s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol 16

1960s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol. 16 Quiz


Match the song to the singer/band that debuted in the Australian Singles Chart in the weeks between November 26th and December 10th 1960.

A matching quiz by wwe84. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
wwe84
Time
3 mins
Type
Match Quiz
Quiz #
423,736
Updated
Apr 24 26
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Very Easy
Avg Score
15 / 15
Plays
19
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QuestionsChoices
1. "The Hucklebuck"  
  Cliff Richard & The Shadows
2. "Last Date"  
  Elvis Presley
3. "Togetherness"  
  Chubby Checker
4. "King Neptune's Guitar"  
  The Playmates
5. "Nine Times Out Of Ten"  
  The Kingston Trio
6. "Are You Lonesome Tonight?"  
  Floyd Cramer
7. "Sailor (Your Home Is The Sea)"  
  King Curtis
8. "Goodness Gracious Me"  
  The Ventures
9. "Serenata"  
  Connie Francis
10. "Everglades"  
  Lolita
11. "Perfidia"  
  Bing Crosby and Louis Armstrong
12. "Dardanella"  
  Dion
13. "Many Years Ago"  
  Peter Sellers and Sophia Loren
14. "Lonely Teenager"  
  Sarah Vaughan
15. "Wait For Me"  
  Frankie Avalon





Select each answer

1. "The Hucklebuck"
2. "Last Date"
3. "Togetherness"
4. "King Neptune's Guitar"
5. "Nine Times Out Of Ten"
6. "Are You Lonesome Tonight?"
7. "Sailor (Your Home Is The Sea)"
8. "Goodness Gracious Me"
9. "Serenata"
10. "Everglades"
11. "Perfidia"
12. "Dardanella"
13. "Many Years Ago"
14. "Lonely Teenager"
15. "Wait For Me"

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. "The Hucklebuck"

Answer: Chubby Checker

"The Hucklebuck" from Chubby Checker debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on November 26th 1960.

The highest Australian chart peak was 24.

Highest worldwide peak was two (Canada).

Album: "Twist with Chubby Checker" (1960).
2. "Last Date"

Answer: Floyd Cramer

"Last Date" from Floyd Cramer debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on November 26th 1960.

The highest Australian chart peak was eight.

Highest worldwide peak was one (New Zealand).

Album: "Last Date" (1961).
3. "Togetherness"

Answer: Frankie Avalon

"Togetherness" from Frankie Avalon debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on November 26th 1960.

The highest Australian chart peak was 29.

Highest worldwide peak was 26 (United States).

Album: "A Whole Lotta Frankie" (1961).
4. "King Neptune's Guitar"

Answer: King Curtis

"King Neptune's Guitar" from King Curtis debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on November 26th 1960.

The highest Australian chart peak was 31.
5. "Nine Times Out Of Ten"

Answer: Cliff Richard & The Shadows

"Nine Times Out Of Ten" from Cliff Richard & The Shadows debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 3rd 1960.

The highest Australian chart peak was 29.

Highest worldwide peak was three (Ireland and United Kingdom).
6. "Are You Lonesome Tonight?"

Answer: Elvis Presley

"Are You Lonesome Tonight?" from Elvis Presley debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 3rd 1960.

The highest Australian chart peak was one (Six weeks).

The song peaked at number one in:
Australia.
Belgium.
Canada.
Chile.
The Netherlands.
Norway.
New Zealand.
South Africa.
Spain.
United Kingdom.
United States.
West Germany.

Grammy nominations:
*Record Of The Year - 1961.
*Best Performance by a Pop Single Artist - 1961.
*Best Male Vocal Performance for a Single, Record or Track - 1961.
7. "Sailor (Your Home Is The Sea)"

Answer: Lolita

"Sailor (Your Home Is The Sea)" from Lolita debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 3rd 1960.

The highest Australian chart peak was six.
8. "Goodness Gracious Me"

Answer: Peter Sellers and Sophia Loren

"Goodness Gracious Me" from Peter Sellers and Sophia Loren debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 3rd 1960.

The highest Australian chart peak was 15.

Highest worldwide peak was three (New Zealand).
9. "Serenata"

Answer: Sarah Vaughan

"Serenata" from Sarah Vaughan debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 3rd 1960.

The highest Australian chart peak was 32.
10. "Everglades"

Answer: The Kingston Trio

"Everglades" from The Kingston Trio debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 3rd 1960.

The highest Australian chart peak was 31.

Album: "String Along" (1960).
11. "Perfidia"

Answer: The Ventures

"Perfidia" from The Ventures debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 3rd 1960.

The highest Australian chart peak was eight.

Highest worldwide peak was four (United Kingdom).

Album: "The Ventures" (1961).
12. "Dardanella"

Answer: Bing Crosby and Louis Armstrong

"Dardanella" from Bing Crosby and Louis Armstrong debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 10th 1960.

The highest Australian chart peak was 30.

Album: "Bing & Satchmo" (1960).
13. "Many Years Ago"

Answer: Connie Francis

"Many Years Ago" from Connie Francis debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 10th 1960.

The highest Australian chart peak was 18.

Highest worldwide peak was six (Canada).
14. "Lonely Teenager"

Answer: Dion

"Lonely Teenager" from Dion debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 10th 1960.

The highest Australian chart peak was 27.

Highest worldwide peak was 12 (United States).

Dion's debut solo single.

Album: "Alone with Dion" (1961).
15. "Wait For Me"

Answer: The Playmates

"Wait For Me" from The Playmates debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 10th 1960.

The highest Australian chart peak was 20.
Source: Author wwe84

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