1960s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol. 30 Quiz

Match the song to the singer/band that debuted in the Australian Singles Chart in the weeks between October 7th and 28th 1961.

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

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. "Daydreams"

Answer: Johnny Crawford

"Daydreams" from Johnny Crawford debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 7th 1961.

The highest Australian chart peak was 39.

2. "Good Looking Boy"

Answer: Patsy Ann Noble

"Good Looking Boy" from Patsy Ann Noble debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 7th 1961.

The highest Australian chart peak was 17.

3. "Romeo"

Answer: Petula Clark

"Romeo" from Petula Clark debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 7th 1961.

The highest Australian chart peak was 25.

Highest worldwide peak was one (France).

4. "Hit The Road Jack"

Answer: Ray Charles

"Hit The Road Jack" from Ray Charles debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 7th 1961.

The highest Australian chart peak was three.

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

Grammy wins:
Best Rhythm & Blues Recording - 1962.

5. "Muskrat"

Answer: The Everly Brothers

"Muskrat" from The Everly Brothers debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 7th 1961.

The highest Australian chart peak was 26.

Highest worldwide peak was 20 (United Kingdom).

Album: "Both Sides Of An Evening" (1961).

6. "Black Land Farmer"

Answer: Wink Martindale

"Black Land Farmer" from Wink Martindale debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 7th 1961.

The highest Australian chart peak was 44.

7. "Five-Foot Two"

Answer: Bryan Davies

"Five-Foot Two" from Bryan Davies debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 14th 1961.

The highest Australian chart peak was 16.

8. "(He's My) Dreamboat/Hollywood"

Answer: Connie Francis

"(He's My) Dreamboat/Hollywood" from Connie Francis debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 14th 1961.

The highest Australian chart peak was 27.

Highest worldwide peak was 14 (Canada).

Album: "Connie Francis Sings "Second Hand Love"" (1961).

9. "Kon-Tiki"

Answer: The Shadows

"Kon-Tiki" from The Shadows debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 14th 1961.

The highest Australian chart peak was four.

Highest worldwide peak was one (United Kingdom).

10. "This Time"

Answer: Troy Shondell

"This Time" from Troy Shondell debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 14th 1961.

The highest Australian chart peak was 37.

Highest worldwide peak was six (United States).

11. "Beggin' On My Knees"

Answer: Barry Stanton

"Beggin' On My Knees" from Barry Stanton debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 21st 1961.

The highest Australian chart peak was 25.

Album: "Beggin' On My Knees" (1962).

12. "So Long Baby"

Answer: Del Shannon

"So Long Baby" from Del Shannon debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 21st 1961.

The highest Australian chart peak was 16.

Highest worldwide peak was eight (New Zealand).

13. "Big Bad John"

Answer: Jimmy Dean

"Big Bad John" from Jimmy Dean debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 21st 1961.

The highest Australian chart peak was two.

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

Grammy wins and nominations:
*Best Country & Western Recording - 1962 (Won).
*Song Of The Year - 1962 (Nominated).

Album: "Big Bad John and Other Fabulous Songs and Tales" (1961).

14. "Girl For Ev'ry Day"

Answer: Mark Wynter

"Girl For Ev'ry Day" from Mark Wynter debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 21st 1961.

The highest Australian chart peak was 31.

15. "Fool No. 1"

Answer: Brenda Lee

"Fool No. 1" from Brenda Lee debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 28th 1961.

The highest Australian chart peak was 23.

Highest worldwide peak was one (New Zealand).

Album: "Brenda, That's All" (1962).

Source: Author wwe84

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Questions		Choices
1. "Daydreams"		Wink Martindale
2. "Good Looking Boy"		Johnny Crawford
3. "Romeo"		Ray Charles
4. "Hit The Road Jack"		Mark Wynter
5. "Muskrat"		Patsy Ann Noble
6. "Black Land Farmer"		Jimmy Dean
7. "Five-Foot Two"		The Shadows
8. "(He's My) Dreamboat/Hollywood"		Bryan Davies
9. "Kon-Tiki"		Del Shannon
10. "This Time"		The Everly Brothers
11. "Beggin' On My Knees"		Connie Francis
12. "So Long Baby"		Troy Shondell
13. "Big Bad John"		Barry Stanton
14. "Girl For Ev'ry Day"		Petula Clark
15. "Fool No. 1"		Brenda Lee