1960s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol. 37 Online Trivia | Music

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1. "Ecstasy"

Answer: Ben E. King

"Ecstasy" from Ben E. King debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on March 17th 1962.

The highest Australian chart peak was 30.

2. "I've Got Bonnie"

Answer: Bobby Rydell

"I've Got Bonnie" from Bobby Rydell debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on March 17th 1962.

The highest Australian chart peak was 32.

Highest worldwide peak was five (Canada).

3. "Please Don't Ask About Barbara"

Answer: Bobby Vee

"Please Don't Ask About Barbara" from Bobby Vee debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on March 17th 1962.

The highest Australian chart peak was 16.

Highest worldwide peak was two (Canada).

Album: "A Bobby Vee Recording Session" (1962).

4. "Good Luck Charm"

Answer: Elvis Presley

"Good Luck Charm" from Elvis Presley debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on March 17th 1962.

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

The song peaked at number one in:
Australia.
Canada.
Ireland.
The Netherlands.
Norway.
United Kingdom.
United States.

5. "Wimoweh"

Answer: Karl Denver

"Wimoweh" from Karl Denver debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on March 17th 1962.

The highest Australian chart peak was eight.

Highest worldwide peak was four (United Kingdom).

Album: "Wimoweh" (1961).

6. "Dream Baby (How Long Must I Dream)"

Answer: Roy Orbison

"Dream Baby (How Long Must I Dream)" from Roy Orbison debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 17th 1962.

The highest Australian chart peak was two.

Album: "Roy Orbison's Greatest Hits" (1962).

7. "Let Me In"

Answer: The Sensations

"Let Me In" from The Sensations debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on March 17th 1962.

The highest Australian chart peak was 22.

Highest worldwide peak was four (United States).

Album: "Let Me In" (1962).

8. "Nut Rocker"

Answer: B. Bumble and The Stingers

"Nut Rocker" from B. Bumble and The Stingers debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on March 24th 1962.

The highest Australian chart peak was ten.

Highest worldwide peak was one (United Kingdom).

9. "Slow Twistin'"

Answer: Chubby Checker and Dee Dee Sharp

"Slow Twistin'" from Chubby Checker and Dee Dee Sharp debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on March 24th 1962.

The highest Australian chart peak was nine.

Highest worldwide peak was three (United States).

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

10. "I've Been Everywhere"

Answer: Lucky Starr

"I've Been Everywhere" from Lucky Starr debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on March 24th 1962.

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

Album: "Lucky's Been Everywhere" (1962).

11. "She's Got You"

Answer: Patsy Cline

"She's Got You" from Patsy Cline debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on March 24th 1962.

The highest Australian chart peak was 28.

Highest worldwide peak was 14 (United States).

Album: "Sentimentally Yours" (1962).

12. "Young World"

Answer: Ricky Nelson

"Young World" from Ricky Nelson debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on March 24th 1962.

The highest Australian chart peak was 11.

Highest worldwide peak was five (United States).

13. "Smokey Places"

Answer: The Corsairs

"Smokey Places" from The Corsairs debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on March 24th 1962.

The highest Australian chart peak was 48.

Highest worldwide peak was 12 (United States).

14. "March Of The Siamese Children"

Answer: Kenny Ball and His Jazzmen

"March Of The Siamese Children" from Kenny Ball and His Jazzmen debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on March 31st 1962.

The highest Australian chart peak was 13.

Highest worldwide peak was four (United Kingdom).

15. "Wonderful Land"

Answer: The Shadows

"Wonderful Land" from The Shadows debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on March 31st 1962.

The highest Australian chart peak was two.

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

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1960s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol. 37 Quiz

Match the song to the singer/band that debuted in the Australian Singles Chart in the weeks between March 17th and 31st 1962.

Questions		Choices
1. "Ecstasy"		Kenny Ball and His Jazzmen
2. "I've Got Bonnie"		Lucky Starr
3. "Please Don't Ask About Barbara"		Ben E. King
4. "Good Luck Charm"		B. Bumble and The Stingers
5. "Wimoweh"		Patsy Cline
6. "Dream Baby (How Long Must I Dream)"		Bobby Rydell
7. "Let Me In"		Bobby Vee
8. "Nut Rocker"		The Shadows
9. "Slow Twistin'"		Karl Denver
10. "I've Been Everywhere"		The Sensations
11. "She's Got You"		Chubby Checker and Dee Dee Sharp
12. "Young World"		Roy Orbison
13. "Smokey Places"		The Corsairs
14. "March Of The Siamese Children"		Ricky Nelson
15. "Wonderful Land"		Elvis Presley