1960s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol. 38 Quiz

Match the song to the singer/band that debuted in the Australian Singles Chart in the weeks between April 7th and 21st 1962.

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

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. "Ginny Come Lately"

Answer: Brian Hyland

"Ginny Come Lately" from Brian Hyland debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 7th 1962.

The highest Australian chart peak was 19.

Highest worldwide peak was four (The Netherlands).

Album: "Sealed With A Kiss" (1962).

2. "Handsome Guy"

Answer: Dick Lory

"Handsome Guy" from Dick Lory debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 7th 1962.

The highest Australian chart peak was 26.

3. "Tell Me What He Said"

Answer: Helen Shapiro

"Tell Me What He Said" from Helen Shapiro debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 7th 1962.

The highest Australian chart peak was 46.

Highest worldwide peak was one (India).

4. "Love Letters"

Answer: Ketty Lester

"Love Letters" from Ketty Lester debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 7th 1962.

The highest Australian chart peak was eight.

Highest worldwide peak was four (United Kingdom).

Album: "Love Letters" (1962).

5. "If A Woman Answers (Hang Up The Phone)"

Answer: Leroy Van Dyke

"If A Woman Answers (Hang Up The Phone)" from Leroy Van Dyke debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 7th 1962.

The highest Australian chart peak was 39.

Highest worldwide peak was 35 (United States).

Album: "Movin' Van Dyke" (1962).

6. "Today's Teardrops

Answer: Col Joye and The Joy Boys

"Today's Teardrops" from Col Joye and The Joy Boys debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 14th 1962.

The highest Australian chart peak was five.

7. "Come Dance With Me"

Answer: Eddie Quinteros

"Come Dance With Me" from Eddie Quinteros debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 14th 1962.

The highest Australian chart peak was 32.

8. "King Of Clowns"

Answer: Neil Sedaka

"King Of Clowns" from Neil Sedaka debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 14th 1962.

The highest Australian chart peak was 23.

9. "Johnny Angel"

Answer: Shelley Fabares

"Johnny Angel" from Shelley Fabares debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 14th 1962.

The highest Australian chart peak was 25.

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

Album: "Shelley!" (1962).

10. "The Big Draft (Medley)"

Answer: The Four Preps

"The Big Draft (Medley)" from The Four Preps debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 14th 1962.

The highest Australian chart peak was 35.

Album: "Campus Encore" (1962).

11. Funny Way Of Laughin'

Answer: Burl Ives

"Funny Way Of Laughin'" from Burl Ives debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 21st 1962.

The highest Australian chart peak was seven.

Grammy wins:
Best Country & Western Recording - 1963.

Album: "It's Just My Funny Way Of Laughin'" (1962).

12. "Lover Please"

Answer: Clyde McPhatter

"Lover Please" from Clyde McPhatter debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 21st 1962.

The highest Australian chart peak was 17.

Highest worldwide peak was six (Norway).

Album: "Lover Please!" (1962).

13. "Caterina"

Answer: Perry Como

"Caterina" from Perry Como debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 21st 1962.

The highest Australian chart peak was six.

Highest worldwide peak was three (Belgium).

14. "Si Senor (I Theenk?)"

Answer: Rob E.G.

"Si Senor (I Theenk?)" from Rob E.G. debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 21st 1962.

The highest Australian chart peak was two.

15. "Two Of A Kind"

Answer: Sue Thompson

"Two of A Kind" from Sue Thompson debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 21st 1962.

The highest Australian chart peak was 40.

Highest worldwide peak was 36 (Canada).

Album: "Two of A Kind" (1962).

Source: Author wwe84

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Questions		Choices
1. "Ginny Come Lately"		Perry Como
2. "Handsome Guy"		Neil Sedaka
3. "Tell Me What He Said"		Clyde McPhatter
4. "Love Letters"		Helen Shapiro
5. "If A Woman Answers (Hang Up The Phone)"		Col Joye and The Joy Boys
6. "Today's Teardrops		Burl Ives
7. "Come Dance With Me"		Brian Hyland
8. "King Of Clowns"		Shelley Fabares
9. "Johnny Angel"		Eddie Quinteros
10. "The Big Draft (Medley)"		Dick Lory
11. Funny Way Of Laughin'		Rob E.G.
12. "Lover Please"		The Four Preps
13. "Caterina"		Ketty Lester
14. "Si Senor (I Theenk?)"		Leroy Van Dyke
15. "Two Of A Kind"		Sue Thompson