1960s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol. 29 Quiz

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. "Kissin' On The Phone"

Answer: Paul Anka

"Kissin' On The Phone" from Paul Anka debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on September 16th 1961.

The highest Australian chart peak was 27.

Highest worldwide peak was 17 (Canada).

2. "Crying"

Answer: Roy Orbison

"Crying" from Roy Orbison debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on September 16th 1961.

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

Album: "Crying" (1962).

3. "Back Beat #1"

Answer: The Rondels

"Back Beat #1" from The Rondels debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on September 16th 1961.

The highest Australian chart peak was 50.

4. "Mexico"

Answer: Bob Moore and His Orchestra

"Mexico" from Bob Moore and His Orchestra debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on September 23rd 1961.

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

The song peaked at number one in:
Australia.
West Germany.

Album: "Play Mexico" (1961).

5. "The Mountain's High"

Answer: Dick and Dee Dee

"The Mountain's High" from Dick and Dee Dee debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on September 23rd 1961.

The highest Australian chart peak was 46.

Highest worldwide peak was two (United States).

Album: "Tell Me - The Mountain's High" (1962).

6. "Can Can Ladies/What A Night"

Answer: Johnny Chester and The Thunderbirds

"Can Can Ladies/What A Night" from Johnny Chester and The Thunderbirds debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on September 23rd 1961.

The highest Australian chart peak was 20.

7. "Without You"

Answer: Johnny Tillotson

"Without You" from Johnny Tillotson debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on September 23rd 1961.

The highest Australian chart peak was 13.

Highest worldwide peak was five (Hong Kong).

8. "Blue Star (Theme From "Medic")"

Answer: Patty Markham

"Blue Star (Theme From "Medic")" from Patty Markham debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on September 23rd 1961.

The highest Australian chart peak was 41.

Album: "Patty Markham" (1961).

9. "You Must Have Been A Beautiful Baby"

Answer: Bobby Darin

"You Must Have Been A Beautiful Baby" from Bobby Darin debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on September 30th 1961.

The highest Australian chart peak was five.

Highest worldwide peak was two (Canada).

Album: "Twist with Bobby Darin" (1961).

10. "Seven-Up and Ice Cream Soda"

Answer: Don Carroll

"Seven-Up and Ice Cream Soda" from Don Carroll debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on September 30th 1961.

The highest Australian chart peak was 46.

11. "Transistor Sister"

Answer: Freddy Cannon

"Transistor Sister" from Freddy Cannon debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on September 30th 1961.

The highest Australian chart peak was 45.

Highest worldwide peak was 35 (United States).

Album: "Palisades Park" (1962).

12. "You Don't Know"

Answer: Helen Shapiro

"You Don't Know" from Helen Shapiro debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on September 30th 1961.

The highest Australian chart peak was 50.

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

13. "Sad Movies (Make Me Cry)"

Answer: Sue Thompson

"Sad Movies (Make Me Cry)" from Sue Thompson debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on September 30th 1961.

The highest Australian chart peak was six.

Highest worldwide peak was five (New Zealand and United States).

Album: "Meet Sue Thompson" (1961).

14. "A Star Fell From Heaven"

Answer: Warren Williams

"A Star Fell From Heaven" from Warren Williams debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on September 30th 1961.

The highest Australian chart peak was 23.

15. "Berlin Melody"

Answer: Billy Vaughn

"Berlin Melody" from Billy Vaughn debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 7th 1961.

The highest Australian chart peak was 28.

Album: "Berlin Melody" (1962).

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Questions		Choices
1. "Kissin' On The Phone"		Billy Vaughn
2. "Crying"		Dick and Dee Dee
3. "Back Beat #1"		Paul Anka
4. "Mexico"		Don Carroll
5. "The Mountain's High"		Freddy Cannon
6. "Can Can Ladies/What A Night"		Helen Shapiro
7. "Without You"		Sue Thompson
8. "Blue Star (Theme From "Medic")"		Bob Moore and His Orchestra
9. "You Must Have Been A Beautiful Baby"		Patty Markham
10. "Seven-Up and Ice Cream Soda"		Bobby Darin
11. "Transistor Sister"		Johnny Tillotson
12. "You Don't Know"		The Rondels
13. "Sad Movies (Make Me Cry)"		Johnny Chester and The Thunderbirds
14. "A Star Fell From Heaven"		Warren Williams
15. "Berlin Melody"		Roy Orbison

Match the song to the singer/band that debuted in the Australian Singles Chart in the weeks between September 16th and October 7th 1961.