Easy 1960s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol. 31 Trivia Quiz | Music

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1. "Runaround Sue"

Answer: Dion

"Runaround Sue" from Dion debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 28th 1961.

The highest Australian chart peak was three.

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

Album: "Runaround Sue" (1961).

2. "Tower Of Strength"

Answer: Gene McDaniels

"Tower Of Strength" from Gene McDaniels debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 28th 1961.

The highest Australian chart peak was three.

Album: "Tower Of Strength" (1961).

3. "Goodbye Cruel World"

Answer: James Darren

"Goodbye Cruel World" from James Darren debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 28th 1961.

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

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

Album: "Sings For All Sizes" (1962).

4. "English Country Garden"

Answer: Jimmie Rodgers

"English Country Garden" from Jimmie Rodgers debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 28th 1961.

The highest Australian chart peak was 20.

Highest worldwide peak was five (United Kingdom).

5. "A Wonder Like You"

Answer: Rick Nelson

"A Wonder Like You" from Rick Nelson debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 28th 1961.

The highest Australian chart peak was 14.

Highest worldwide peak was 11 (United States).

6. "Take Five"

Answer: The Dave Brubeck Quartet

"Take Five" from The Dave Brubeck Quartet debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 28th 1961.

The highest Australian chart peak was seven.

Highest worldwide peak was six (United Kingdom).

Album: "Time Out" (1959).

7. "Let's Get Together"

Answer: Hayley Mills

"Let's Get Together" from Hayley Mills debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on November 4th 1961.

The highest Australian chart peak was 42.

Highest worldwide peak was one (Mexico).

Album: "Let's Get Together with Hayley Mills" (1962).

8. "Language Of Love"

Answer: John D. Loudermilk

"Language Of Love" from John D. Loudermilk debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on November 4th 1961.

The highest Australian chart peak was 21.

Album: "Language Of Love" (1961).

9. "God, Country and My Baby"

Answer: Johnny Burnette

"God, Country and My Baby" from Johnny Burnette debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on November 4th 1961.

The highest Australian chart peak was 15.

Album: "Johnny Burnette's Hits and Other Favorites" (1962).

10. "Stick Shift"

Answer: The Duals

"Stick Shift" from The Duals debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on November 4th 1961.

The highest Australian chart peak was 28.

Highest worldwide peak was 25 (United States).

11. "Big Things Are Happening"

Answer: Tony Brady

"Big Things Are Happening" from Tony Brady debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on November 4th 1961.

The highest Australian chart peak was 43.

12. "You're The Reason"

Answer: Bobby Edwards

"You're The Reason" from Bobby Edwards debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on November 11th 1961.

The highest Australian chart peak was 12.

Highest worldwide peak was 11 (United States).

13. "Kissin' Time"

Answer: Bobby Rydell

"Kissin' Time" from Bobby Rydell debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on November 11th 1961.

The highest Australian chart peak was seven.

Highest worldwide peak was five (Canada).

Album: "We Got Love" (1959).

14. "The Fly"

Answer: Chubby Checker

"The Fly" from Chubby Checker debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on November 11th 1961.

The highest Australian chart peak was 35.

Highest worldwide peak was five (Canada).

Album: "For 'Teen Twisters Only" (1961).

15. "Is It All Over Now?"

Answer: Gaynor Bunning

"Is It All Over Now?" from Gaynor Bunning debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on November 11th 1961.

The highest Australian chart peak was 27.

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1960s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol. 31 Quiz

Match the song to the singer/band that debuted in the Australian Singles Chart in the weeks between October 28th and November 11th 1961.

Questions		Choices
1. "Runaround Sue"		Gene McDaniels
2. "Tower Of Strength"		Rick Nelson
3. "Goodbye Cruel World"		James Darren
4. "English Country Garden"		John D. Loudermilk
5. "A Wonder Like You"		The Duals
6. "Take Five"		Tony Brady
7. "Let's Get Together"		Gaynor Bunning
8. "Language Of Love"		Dion
9. "God, Country and My Baby"		Bobby Rydell
10. "Stick Shift"		Hayley Mills
11. "Big Things Are Happening"		Chubby Checker
12. "You're The Reason"		The Dave Brubeck Quartet
13. "Kissin' Time"		Johnny Burnette
14. "The Fly"		Jimmie Rodgers
15. "Is It All Over Now?"		Bobby Edwards