1960s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol. 20 Quiz

Match the song to the singer/band that debuted in the Australian Singles Chart in the weeks between February 25th and March 25th 1961.

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

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. "Kids"

Answer: The Kirby Stone Four

"Kids" from The Kirby Stone Four debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on February 25th 1961.

The highest Australian chart peak 19.

2. "Where The Boys Are"

Answer: Connie Francis

"Where The Boys Are" from Connie Francis debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on March 4th 1961.

The highest Australian chart peak was five.

Highest worldwide peak was one (New Zealand).

"Where The Boys Are" was the theme song for the 1960 film "Where The Boys Are" which starred Connie Francis.

3. "Don't Worry"

Answer: Marty Robbins

"Don't Worry" from Marty Robbins debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on March 4th 1961.

The highest Australian chart peak was 17.

Highest worldwide peak was three (United States).

Album: "More Greatest Hits" (1961).

4. "You Can Have Her"

Answer: Roy Hamilton

"You Can Have Her" from Roy Hamilton debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on March 4th 1961.

The highest Australian chart peak was 13.

Highest worldwide peak was 12 (United States).

5. "Standing On The Corner"

Answer: The Four Lads

"Standing On The Corner" from The Four Lads debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on March 4th 1961.

The highest Australian chart peak was 43.

Highest worldwide peak was three (United States).

6. "Wheels"

Answer: The String-A-Longs

"Wheels" from The String-A-Longs debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on March 4th 1961.

The highest Australian chart peak was two.

The song peaked at number one in:
Belgium.
The Netherlands.
West Germany.

7. "Charlie Mopps"

Answer: Johnny Devlin

"Charlie Mopps" from Johnny Devlin debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on March 11th 1961.

The highest Australian chart peak was 45.

8. "(Ghost) Riders In The Sky"

Answer: The Ramrods

"(Ghost) Riders In The Sky" from The Ramrods debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on March 11th 1961.

The highest Australian chart peak was 24.

Highest worldwide peak was eight (United Kingdom).

9. "Lazy River"

Answer: Bobby Darin

"Lazy River" from Bobby Darin debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on March 18th 1961.

The highest Australian chart peak was 18.

Highest worldwide peak was two (United Kingdom).

10. "Stayin' In"

Answer: Bobby Vee

"Stayin' In" from Bobby Vee debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on March 18th 1961.

The highest Australian chart peak was 16.

Album: "Bobby Vee" (1961).

11. "Surrender"

Answer: Elvis Presley

"Surrender" from Elvis Presley debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on March 18th 1961.

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

The song peaked at number one in:
Australia.
Belgium.
Ireland.
Italy.
United Kingdom.
United States.

12. "Little Boy Sad"

Answer: Johnny Burnette

"Little Boy Sad" from Johnny Burnette debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on March 18th 1961.

The highest Australian chart peak was 12.

Highest worldwide peak was 11 (Canada).

Album: "Johnny Burnette Sings" (1961).

13. "Wonder"

Answer: The Delltones

"Wonder" from The Delltones debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on March 18th 1961.

The highest Australian chart peak was 42.

14. "Theme of "Exodus""

Answer: Ferrante & Teicher

"Theme of "Exodus"" from Ferrante & Teicher debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on March 25th 1961.

The highest Australian chart peak was two.

Highest worldwide peak was one (New Zealand).

Album: "Love Themes" (1961).

15. "Ja-Da"

Answer: Johnny and The Hurricanes

"Ja-Da" from Johnny and The Hurricanes debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on March 25th 1961.

The highest Australian chart peak was 46.

Source: Author wwe84

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Questions		Choices
1. "Kids"		Bobby Darin
2. "Where The Boys Are"		Roy Hamilton
3. "Don't Worry"		Elvis Presley
4. "You Can Have Her"		Johnny Burnette
5. "Standing On The Corner"		The Ramrods
6. "Wheels"		Marty Robbins
7. "Charlie Mopps"		Ferrante & Teicher
8. "(Ghost) Riders In The Sky"		Connie Francis
9. "Lazy River"		The Kirby Stone Four
10. "Stayin' In"		Johnny Devlin
11. "Surrender"		The Four Lads
12. "Little Boy Sad"		The String-A-Longs
13. "Wonder"		Johnny and The Hurricanes
14. "Theme of "Exodus""		Bobby Vee
15. "Ja-Da"		The Delltones