1960s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol. 35 Match Quiz | Music

1960s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol. 35 Quiz

Match the song to the singer/band that debuted in the Australian Singles Chart in the weeks between January 20th and February 17th 1962.

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

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. "My Friend The Sea"

Answer: Petula Clark

"My Friend The Sea" from Petula Clark debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on January 20th 1962.

The highest Australian chart peak was 44.

Highest worldwide peak was seven (United Kingdom).

2. "The Wanderer"

Answer: Dion

"The Wanderer" from Dion debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on January 27th 1962.

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

Album: "Runaround Sue" (1961).

3. "Stranger On The Shore"

Answer: Mr. Acker Bilk

"Stranger On The Shore" from Mr. Acker Bilk debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on January 27th 1962.

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

The song peaked at number one in:
Australia.
United States.

4. "Crying In The Rain"

Answer: The Everly Brothers

"Crying In The Rain" from The Everly Brothers debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on January 27th 1962.

The highest Australian chart peak was seven.

Highest worldwide peak was six (United Kingdom and United States).

5. "Sing"

Answer: Johnny O'Keefe

"Sing" from Johnny O'Keefe debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on February 3rd 1962.

The highest Australian chart peak was six.

6. "Midnight In Moscow"

Answer: Kenny Ball and His Jazzmen

"Midnight In Moscow" from kenny Ball and His Jazzmen debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on February 3rd 1962.

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

7. "I Could Have Loved You So Well"

Answer: Ray Peterson

"I Could Have Loved You So Well" from Ray Peterson debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on February 3rd 1962.

The highest Australian chart peak was 35.

8. "Twistin' The Night Away"

Answer: Sam Cooke

"Twistin' The Night Away" from Sam Cooke debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on February 3rd 1962.

The highest Australian chart peak was 22.

Highest worldwide peak was six (New Zealand and United Kingdom).

Album: "Twistin' The Night Away" (1962).

9. "Unsquare Dance"

Answer: The Dave Brubeck Quartet

"Unsqaure Dance" from The Dave Brubeck Quartet debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on February 3rd 1962.

The highest Australian chart peak was ten.

Album: "Time Further Out" (1961).

10. "Chattanooga Choo Choo"

Answer: Floyd Cramer

"Chattanooga Choo Choo" from Floyd Cramer debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on February 10th 1962.

The highest Australian chart peak was nine.

11. "Her Royal Majesty"

Answer: James Darren

"Her Royal Majesty" from James Darren debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on February 10th 1962.

The highest Australian chart peak was 19.

Highest worldwide peak was six (United States).

12. "Maria"

Answer: Roger Williams

"Maria" from Roger Williams debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on February 10th 1962.

The highest Australian chart peak was 47.

Album: "Maria" (1962).

13. "Break It To Me Gently"

Answer: Brenda Lee

"Break It To Me Gently" from Brenda Lee debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on February 17th 1962.

The highest Australian chart peak was ten.

Highest worldwide peak was three (Canada).

Album: ..."Let Me Sing" (1963).

14. "Twist 'n' Twirlin'"

Answer: Bryan Davies

"Twist 'n' Twirlin'" from Bryan Davies debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on February 17th 1962.

The highest Australian chart peak was 40.

15. "Chip Chip"

Answer: Gene McDaniels

"Chip Chip" from Gene McDaniels debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on February 17th 1962.

The highest Australian chart peak was two.

Album: "Hit After Hit" (1962).

Source: Author wwe84

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Questions		Choices
1. "My Friend The Sea"		Dion
2. "The Wanderer"		Roger Williams
3. "Stranger On The Shore"		Ray Peterson
4. "Crying In The Rain"		Bryan Davies
5. "Sing"		Brenda Lee
6. "Midnight In Moscow"		Johnny O'Keefe
7. "I Could Have Loved You So Well"		Mr. Acker Bilk
8. "Twistin' The Night Away"		Gene McDaniels
9. "Unsquare Dance"		The Everly Brothers
10. "Chattanooga Choo Choo"		Sam Cooke
11. "Her Royal Majesty"		Petula Clark
12. "Maria"		Kenny Ball and His Jazzmen
13. "Break It To Me Gently"		The Dave Brubeck Quartet
14. "Twist 'n' Twirlin'"		Floyd Cramer
15. "Chip Chip"		James Darren