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Quiz about 1960s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol 33
Quiz about 1960s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol 33

1960s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol. 33 Quiz


Match the song to the singer/band that debuted in the Australian Singles Chart in the weeks between December 2nd and 23rd 1961.

A matching quiz by wwe84. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
wwe84
Time
3 mins
Type
Match Quiz
Quiz #
424,132
Updated
May 21 26
# Qns
15
Difficulty
New Game
Plays
4
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(a) Drag-and-drop from the right to the left, or (b) click on a right side answer box and then on a left side box to move it.
QuestionsChoices
1. "Moon River"  
  Frankie Davidson & The Sapphires
2. "Whistling Rufus"  
  Bobby Vee
3. "The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Wimoweh)"  
  Betty McQuade
4. "Midnight Bus"  
  Elvis Presley
5. "Run To Him"  
  Connie Francis
6. "I'll Be Seeing You"  
  Warren Carr
7. "Johnny Will"  
  Del Shannon
8. "Let There Be Drums"  
  Pat Boone
9. "(You Are My) Sunshine"  
  The Tokens
10. "Hey! Little Girl"  
  Jerry Butler
11. "Can't Help Falling In Love"  
  The Joy Boys
12. "Yabba Dabba Doo"  
  James Darren
13. "Walk On By"  
  Sandy Nelson
14. "When The Boys In Your Arms (Is The Boy In Your Heart)"  
  Leroy Van Dyke
15. "Gidget Goes Hawaiian"  
  Frank Sinatra





Select each answer

1. "Moon River"
2. "Whistling Rufus"
3. "The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Wimoweh)"
4. "Midnight Bus"
5. "Run To Him"
6. "I'll Be Seeing You"
7. "Johnny Will"
8. "Let There Be Drums"
9. "(You Are My) Sunshine"
10. "Hey! Little Girl"
11. "Can't Help Falling In Love"
12. "Yabba Dabba Doo"
13. "Walk On By"
14. "When The Boys In Your Arms (Is The Boy In Your Heart)"
15. "Gidget Goes Hawaiian"

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. "Moon River"

Answer: Jerry Butler

"Moon River" from Jerry Butler debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 2nd 1961.

The highest Australian chart peak was seven.

Highest worldwide peak was one (New Zealand).
2. "Whistling Rufus"

Answer: The Joy Boys

"Whistling Rufus" from The Joy Boys debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 2nd 1961.

The highest Australian chart peak was 40.
3. "The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Wimoweh)"

Answer: The Tokens

"The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Wimoweh)" from The Tokens debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 2nd 1961.

The highest Australian chart peak was seven.

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

Album: "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" (1961).
4. "Midnight Bus"

Answer: Betty McQuade

"Midnight Bus" from Betty McQuade debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 9th 1961.

The highest Australian chart peak was 29.
5. "Run To Him"

Answer: Bobby Vee

"Run To Him" from Bobby Vee debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 9th 1961.

The highest Australian chart peak was two.

Album: "Take Good Care Of My Baby" (1962).
6. "I'll Be Seeing You"

Answer: Frank Sinatra

"I'll Be Seeing You" from Frank Sinatra debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 9th 1961.

The highest Australian chart peak was 48.

Album: "I Remember Tommy..." (1961).
7. "Johnny Will"

Answer: Pat Boone

"Johnny Will" from Pat Boone debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 9th 1961.

The highest Australian chart peak was 20.

Highest worldwide peak was two (West Germany).

Album: "Pat Boone's Golden Hits Featuring Speedy Gonzales" (1962).
8. "Let There Be Drums"

Answer: Sandy Nelson

"Let There Be Drums" from Sandy Nelson debuted on the Australian Singles Chart on December 9th 1961.

The highest Australian chart peak was one (One week).

Album: "Let There Be Drums" (1962).
9. "(You Are My) Sunshine"

Answer: Warren Carr

"(You Are My) Sunshine" from Warren Carr debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 9th 1961.

The highest Australian chart peak was 37.
10. "Hey! Little Girl"

Answer: Del Shannon

"Hey! Little Girl" from Del Shannon debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 16th 1961.

The highest Australian chart peak was 12.

Highest worldwide peak was two (United Kingdom).

Album: "Little Town Flirt" (1963).
11. "Can't Help Falling In Love"

Answer: Elvis Presley

"Can't Help Falling In Love" from Elvis Presley debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 16th 1961.

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

The song peaked at number one in:
Australia.
South Africa.
United Kingdom.

Album: "Blue Hawaii Soundtrack" (1961).
12. "Yabba Dabba Doo"

Answer: Frankie Davidson & The Sapphires

"Yabba Dabba Doo" from Frankie Davidson & The Sapphires debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 16th 1961.

The highest Australian chart peak was 42.
13. "Walk On By"

Answer: Leroy Van Dyke

"Walk On By" from Leroy Van Dyke debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 16th 1961.

The highest Australian chart peak was eight.

The song peaked at number one in:
Norway.
Sweden.

Album: "Walk On By" (1962).
14. "When The Boys In Your Arms (Is The Boy In Your Heart)"

Answer: Connie Francis

"When The Boys In Your Arms (Is The Boy In Your Heart)" from Connie Francis debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 23rd 1961.

The highest Australian chart peak was 40.

Highest worldwide peak was ten (Canada and United States).
15. "Gidget Goes Hawaiian"

Answer: James Darren

"Gidget Goes Hawaiian" from James Darren debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 23rd 1961.

The highest Australian chart peak was 50.
Source: Author wwe84

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