1960s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol. 25 Quiz

Match the song to the singer/band that debuted in the Australian Singles Chart in the weeks between June 17th and July 15th 1961.

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

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. "Dream Girl"

Answer: Mark Wynter

"Dream Girl" from Mark Wynter debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on June 17th 1961.

The highest Australian chart peak was 11.

2. "Moody River"

Answer: Pat Boone

"Moody River" from Pat Boone debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on June 17th 1961.

The highest Australian chart peak was four.

The song peaked at number one in:
Canada.
New Zealand.
United States.

Album: "Moody River" (1961).

3. "Stand By Me"

Answer: Ben E. King

"Stand By Me" from Ben E. King debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on June 24th 1961.

The highest Australian chart peak was 45.

The song peaked at number one in:
Canada.
Ireland.
United Kingdom.

Album: "Don't Play That Song!" (1962).

4. "Why Don't You Try"

Answer: Jay Justin

"Why Don't You Try" from Jay Justin debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on June 24th 1961.

The highest Australian chart peak was 44.

5. "Nature Boy"

Answer: Bobby Darin

"Nature Boy" from Bobby Darin debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on July 1st 1961.

The highest Australian chart peak was 13.

Album: "Things and Other Things" (1962).

6. "Dance The Mess Around"

Answer: Chubby Checker

"Dance The Mess Around" from Chubby Checker debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on July 1st 1961.

The highest Australian chart peak was 48.

Highest worldwide peak was 16 (Canada).

7. "Cupid"

Answer: Sam Cooke

"Cupid" from Sam Cooke debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on July 1st 1961.

The highest Australian chart peak was 22.

Highest worldwide peak was seven (United Kingdom).

Album: "The Best Of Sam Cooke" (1962).

8. "The Writing On The Wall"

Answer: Adam Wade

"The Writing On The Wall" from Adam Wade debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on July 8th 1961.

The highest Australian chart peak was 26.

Highest worldwide peak was five (United States).

9. "Raindrops"

Answer: Dee Clark

"Raindrops" from Dee Clark debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on July 8th 1961.

The highest Australian chart peak was 29.

Highest worldwide peak was one (New Zealand).

Album: "Hold On...It's Dee Clark" (1961).

10. "Hats Off To Larry"

Answer: Del Shannon

"Hats Off To Larry" from Del Shannon debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on July 8th 1961.

The highest Australian chart peak was two.

Highest worldwide peak was one (Canada).

11. "I'm Gonna Knock On Your Door"

Answer: Eddie Hodges

"I'm Gonna Knock On Your Door" from Eddie Hodges debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on July 8th 1961.

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

The song peaked at number one in:
Australia.
Canada.
The Netherlands.
Sweden.

12. "Yellow Bird"

Answer: The Arthur Lyman Group

"Yellow Bird" from The Arthur Lyman Group debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on July 8th 1961.

The highest Australian chart peak was five.

13. "Johnny Gunslinger"

Answer: The Sapphires

"Johnny Gunslinger" from The Sapphires debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on July 8th 1961.

The highest Australian chart peak was 26.

14. "The Battle's O'er (Soldier Laddie)"

Answer: Andy Stewart

"The Battle's O'er (Soldier Laddie)" from Andy Stewart debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on July 15th 1961.

The highest Australian chart peak was six.

15. "(The Bells Are Ringing) For Me and My Girl"

Answer: Col Joye

"(The Bells Are Ringing) For Me and My Girl" from Col Joye debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on July 15th 1961.

The highest Australian chart peak was 46.

Source: Author wwe84

This quiz was reviewed by FunTrivia editor agony before going online.
Any errors found in FunTrivia content are routinely corrected through our feedback system.

Questions		Choices
1. "Dream Girl"		Eddie Hodges
2. "Moody River"		Sam Cooke
3. "Stand By Me"		Col Joye
4. "Why Don't You Try"		Andy Stewart
5. "Nature Boy"		Ben E. King
6. "Dance The Mess Around"		Adam Wade
7. "Cupid"		Mark Wynter
8. "The Writing On The Wall"		Pat Boone
9. "Raindrops"		Bobby Darin
10. "Hats Off To Larry"		Jay Justin
11. "I'm Gonna Knock On Your Door"		Del Shannon
12. "Yellow Bird"		The Sapphires
13. "Johnny Gunslinger"		Chubby Checker
14. "The Battle's O'er (Soldier Laddie)"		Dee Clark
15. "(The Bells Are Ringing) For Me and My Girl"		The Arthur Lyman Group