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1960s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol. 39 Quiz

Match the song to the singer/band that debuted in the Australian Singles Chart in the weeks between April 21st and May 19th 1962.

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

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. "Old Rivers"

Answer: Walter Brennan

"Old Rivers" from Walter Brennan debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 21st 1962.

The highest Australian chart peak was six.

Highest worldwide peak was five (United States).

Album: "Old Rivers" (1962).

2. "PT-109"

Answer: Jimmy Dean

"PT-109" from Jimmy Dean debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 28th 1962.

The highest Australian chart peak was 27.

Highest worldwide peak was eight (United States).

Album: "Portrait Of Jimmy Dean" (1962).

3. "Dear One"

Answer: Larry Finnegan

"Dear One" from Larry Finnegan debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 28th 1962.

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

4. "What'd I Say"

Answer: Bobby Darin

"What'd I Say" from Bobby Darin debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 5th 1962.

The highest Australian chart peak was 49.

Highest worldwide peak was 21 (Canada).

Grammy nomination:
Best Rhythm & Blues Recording - 1963.

Album: "Bobby Darin Sings Ray Charles" (1962).

5. "Everybody Loves Me But You"

Answer: Brenda Lee

"Everybody Loves Me But You" from Brenda Lee debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 5th 1962.

The highest Australian chart peak was 40.

Highest worldwide peak was six (United States).

6. "Deep In The Heart Of Texas"

Answer: Duane Eddy

"Deep In The Heart Of Texas" from Duane Eddy debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 5th 1962.

The highest Australian chart peak was 38.

Highest worldwide peak was 19 (United Kingdom).

7. "Soldier Boy"

Answer: The Shirelles

"Soldier Boy" from The Shirelles debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 5th 1962.

The highest Australian chart peak was 29.

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

Album: "Baby It's You" (1962).

8. "The Wonderful World Of The Young"

Answer: Cindy Williams

"The Wonderful World Of The Young" from Cindy Williams debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 12th 1962.

The highest Australian chart peak was 19.

9. "Catch Me"

Answer: Cliff Richard and The Shadows

"Catch Me" from Cliff Richard and The Shadows debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 12th 1962.

The highest Australian chart peak was 22.

Album: "21 Today" (1961).

10. "Have You Ever Been To See Kings Cross"

Answer: Frankie Davidson and The Sapphires

"Have You Ever Been To See Kings Cross" from Frankie Davidson and The Sapphires debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 12th 1962.

The highest Australian chart peak was 22.

11. "Conscience"

Answer: James Darren

"Conscience" from James Darren debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 12th 1962.

The highest Australian chart peak was 17.

Highest worldwide peak was ten (Canada).

12. "Today's Teardrops"

Answer: Ricky Nelson

"Today's Teardrops" from Ricky Nelson debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 12th 1962.

The highest Australian chart peak was 32.

Album: "Album Seven By Rick" (1962).

13. "Moon River"

Answer: Barney Kessel

"Moon River" from Barney Kessel debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 19th 1962.

The highest Australian chart peak was 34.

14. "Follow That Dream"

Answer: Elvis Presley

"Follow That Dream" from Elvis Presley debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 19th 1962.

The highest Australian chart peak was 11.

Highest worldwide peak was five (New Zealand).

Album: "Follow That Dream EP" (1962).

15. "I Will"

Answer: Vic Dana

"I Will" from Vic Dana debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 19th 1962.

The highest Australian chart peak was 31.

Album: "More" (1963).

Source: Author wwe84

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Questions		Choices
1. "Old Rivers"		Cliff Richard and The Shadows
2. "PT-109"		Frankie Davidson and The Sapphires
3. "Dear One"		Walter Brennan
4. "What'd I Say"		Jimmy Dean
5. "Everybody Loves Me But You"		Barney Kessel
6. "Deep In The Heart Of Texas"		The Shirelles
7. "Soldier Boy"		Larry Finnegan
8. "The Wonderful World Of The Young"		Brenda Lee
9. "Catch Me"		Elvis Presley
10. "Have You Ever Been To See Kings Cross"		Ricky Nelson
11. "Conscience"		James Darren
12. "Today's Teardrops"		Bobby Darin
13. "Moon River"		Cindy Williams
14. "Follow That Dream"		Vic Dana
15. "I Will"		Duane Eddy