1960s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol. 22 Quiz

Match the song to the singer/band that debuted in the Australian Singles Chart in the weeks between April 22nd and May 13th 1961.

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

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. "Take Good Care Of Her"

Answer: Adam Wade

"Take Good Care Of Her" from Adam Wade debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 22nd 1961.

The highest Australian chart peak was eight.

Highest worldwide peak was seven (United States).

Album: "Adam Wade's Greatest Hits" (1962).

2. "Theme For A Dream"

Answer: Cliff Richard and The Shadows

"Theme For A Dream" from Cliff Richard and The Shadows debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 22nd 1961.

The highest Australian chart peak was 22.

Highest worldwide peak was three (New Zealand and United Kingdom).

3. "Goin' Steady"

Answer: Col Joye and The Joy Boys

"Goin' Steady" from Col Joye and The Joy Boys debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 22nd 1961.

The highest Australian chart peak was 13.

4. "Tonight My Love, Tonight"

Answer: Paul Anka

"Tonight My Love, Tonight" from Paul Anka debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 22nd 1961.

The highest Australian chart peak was 29.

Highest worldwide peak was eight (Italy).

Album: "Paul Anka Sings His Big 15 Volume 2" (1961).

5. "That's It, I Quit, I'm Movin' On"

Answer: Sam Cooke

"That's It, I Quit, I'm Movin' On" from Sam Cooke debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 22nd 1961.

The highest Australian chart peak was 39.

Highest worldwide peak was 25 (Canada).

Album: "Twistin' The Night Away" (1962).

6. "Mother-In-Law"

Answer: Ernie K-Doe

"Mother-In-Law" from Ernie K-Doe debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 29th 1961.

The highest Australian chart peak was eight.

Highest worldwide peak was one (United States).

Album: "Mother-In-Law" (1961).

7. "The Blizzard"

Answer: Jim Reeves

"The Blizzard" from Jim Reeves debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 29th 1961.

The highest Australian chart peak was 31.

Album: "Tall Tales and Short Tempers" (1961).

8. "Someone Else's Roses"

Answer: Lucky Starr

"Someone Else's Roses" from Lucky Starr debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 29th 1961.

The highest Australian chart peak was 45.

9. "Flaming Star"

Answer: Elvis Presley

"Flaming Star" from Elvis Presley debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 6th 1961.

The highest Australian chart peak was four.

Album: "Flaming Star Soundtrack" (1960).

10. "Thirteen Girls Too Much"

Answer: Jerry Vale

"Thirteen Girls Too Much" from Jerry Vale debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 6th 1961.

The highest Australian chart peak was 48.

11. "Some Kind Of Wonderful"

Answer: The Drifters

"Some Kind Of Wonderful" from The Drifters debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 6th 1961.

The highest Australian chart peak was 36.

Highest worldwide peak was 32 (United States).

Album: "Save The Last Dance For Me" (1962).

12. "Little Miss Stuck-Up"

Answer: The Playmates

"Little Miss Stuck-Up" from The Playmates debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 6th 1961.

The highest Australian chart peak was 35.

13. "Brass Buttons"

Answer: The String-A-Longs

"Brass Buttons" from The String-A-Longs debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 6th 1961.

The highest Australian chart peak was 36.

Album: "Matilda" (1961).

14. "New Orleans Beat"

Answer: The Thunderbirds

"New Orleans Beat" from The Thunderbirds debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 6th 1961.

The highest Australian chart peak was 30.

15. "Artificial Flowers"

Answer: Bobby Darin

"Artificial Flowers" from Bobby Darin debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 13th 1961.

The highest Australian chart peak was 26.

Highest worldwide peak was ten (Canada).

Source: Author wwe84

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Questions		Choices
1. "Take Good Care Of Her"		Adam Wade
2. "Theme For A Dream"		Paul Anka
3. "Goin' Steady"		Ernie K-Doe
4. "Tonight My Love, Tonight"		Elvis Presley
5. "That's It, I Quit, I'm Movin' On"		Jerry Vale
6. "Mother-In-Law"		The String-A-Longs
7. "The Blizzard"		The Playmates
8. "Someone Else's Roses"		Cliff Richard and The Shadows
9. "Flaming Star"		Lucky Starr
10. "Thirteen Girls Too Much"		The Thunderbirds
11. "Some Kind Of Wonderful"		Jim Reeves
12. "Little Miss Stuck-Up"		Sam Cooke
13. "Brass Buttons"		The Drifters
14. "New Orleans Beat"		Bobby Darin
15. "Artificial Flowers"		Col Joye and The Joy Boys