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Quiz about 1960s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol 40
Quiz about 1960s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol 40

1960s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol. 40 Quiz


Match the song to the singer/band that debuted in the Australian Singles Chart in the weeks between May 19th and June 9th 1962.

A matching quiz by wwe84. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
wwe84
Time
3 mins
Type
Match Quiz
Quiz #
424,264
Updated
Jun 01 26
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
12 / 15
Plays
28
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QuestionsChoices
1. "Rondo"  
  Bert Kaempfert
2. "The Hermit Of Misty Mountain"  
  Kenny Ball and His Jazzmen
3. "Teach Me To Twist"  
  Ben E. King
4. "It Keeps Right On A-Hurtin'"  
  Paul Anka
5. "That's Old Fashioned (That's The Way Love Should Be)"  
  Bobby Vee
6. "Sharing You"  
  Dion
7. "(The Man Who Shot) Liberty Valance"  
  The Delltones
8. "Let's Talk About Love"  
  Ray Charles
9. "I Can't Stop Loving You"  
  Warren Carr
10. "That Happy Feeling"  
  Bobby Rydell & Chubby Checker
11. "Lovers Who Wander"  
  Gene Pitney
12. "The Green Leaves Of Summer"  
  Helen Shapiro
13. "A Steel Guitar and A Glass Of Wine"  
  Toni Fisher
14. "Get A Little Dirt On Your Hands"  
  The Everly Brothers
15. "West Of The Wall"  
  Johnny Tillotson





Select each answer

1. "Rondo"
2. "The Hermit Of Misty Mountain"
3. "Teach Me To Twist"
4. "It Keeps Right On A-Hurtin'"
5. "That's Old Fashioned (That's The Way Love Should Be)"
6. "Sharing You"
7. "(The Man Who Shot) Liberty Valance"
8. "Let's Talk About Love"
9. "I Can't Stop Loving You"
10. "That Happy Feeling"
11. "Lovers Who Wander"
12. "The Green Leaves Of Summer"
13. "A Steel Guitar and A Glass Of Wine"
14. "Get A Little Dirt On Your Hands"
15. "West Of The Wall"

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. "Rondo"

Answer: Warren Carr

"Rondo" from Warren Carr debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 19th 1962.

The highest Australian chart peak was 21.
2. "The Hermit Of Misty Mountain"

Answer: Ben E. King

"The Hermit Of Misty Mountain" from Ben E. King debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 26th 1962.

The highest Australian chart peak was 31.

Album: "Don't Play That Song!" (1962).
3. "Teach Me To Twist"

Answer: Bobby Rydell & Chubby Checker

"Teach Me To Twist" from Bobby Rydell & Chubby Checker debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 26th 1962.

The highest Australian chart peak was 49.

Highest worldwide peak was 36 (Canada).

Album: "Bobby Rydell/Chubby Checker" (1961).
4. "It Keeps Right On A-Hurtin'"

Answer: Johnny Tillotson

"It Keeps Right On A-Hurtin'" from Johnny Tillotson debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 26th 1962.

The highest Australian chart peak was 12.

Highest worldwide peak was three (United States).

Grammy nomination:
Best Country & Western Recording - 1963.

Album: "It Keeps Right On A-Hurtin'" (1962).
5. "That's Old Fashioned (That's The Way Love Should Be)"

Answer: The Everly Brothers

"That's Old Fashioned (That's The Way Love Should Be)" from The Everly Brothers debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 26th 1962.

The highest Australian chart peak was eight.

Highest worldwide peak was six (The Philippines).
6. "Sharing You"

Answer: Bobby Vee

"Sharing You" from Bobby Vee debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on June 2nd 1962.

The highest Australian chart peak was 27.

Highest worldwide peak was ten (United Kingdom).

Album: "A Bobby Vee Recording Session" (1962).
7. "(The Man Who Shot) Liberty Valance"

Answer: Gene Pitney

"(The Man Who Shot) Liberty Valance" from Gene Pitney debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on June 2nd 1962.

The highest Australian chart peak was three.

Highest worldwide peak was two (Canada).

Album: "Only Love Can Break A Heart" (1962).
8. "Let's Talk About Love"

Answer: Helen Shapiro

"Let's Talk About Love" from Helen Shapiro debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 2nd 1962.

The highest Australian chart peak was 31.

Highest worldwide peak was 23 (United Kingdom).
9. "I Can't Stop Loving You"

Answer: Ray Charles

"I Can't Stop Loving You" from Ray Charles debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on June 2nd 1962.

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

The song peaked at number one in:
Australia
Finland.
New Zealand
Sweden
United States
United Kingdom.

Grammy wins and nominations:
*Best Rhythm & Blues Recording - 1963 (Won).
*Record Of The Year - 1963 (Nominated).
*Best Male Solo Vocal Performance - 1963 (Nominated).

Album: "Modern Sounds In Country and Western Music" (1962).
10. "That Happy Feeling"

Answer: Bert Kaempfert

"That Happy Feeling" from Bert Kaempfert debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on June 9th 1962.

The highest Australian chart peak was 20.
11. "Lovers Who Wander"

Answer: Dion

"Lovers Who Wander" from Dion debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on June 9th 1962.

The highest Australian chart peak was 33.

Highest worldwide peak was three (United States).

Album: "Lovers Who Wander" (1962).
12. "The Green Leaves Of Summer"

Answer: Kenny Ball and His Jazzmen

"The Green Leaves Of Summer" from Kenny Ball and His Jazzmen debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on June 9th 1962.

The highest Australian chart peak was 38.

Highest worldwide peak was seven (United Kingdom).
13. "A Steel Guitar and A Glass Of Wine"

Answer: Paul Anka

"A Steel Guitar and A Glass Of Wine" from Paul Anka debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on June 9th 1962.

The highest Australian chart peak was 32.

Highest worldwide peak was 17 (Canada).
14. "Get A Little Dirt On Your Hands"

Answer: The Delltones

"Get A Little Dirt On Your Hands" from The Delltones debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on June 9th 1962.

The highest Australian chart peak was three.
15. "West Of The Wall"

Answer: Toni Fisher

"West Of The Wall" from Toni Fisher debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on June 9th 1962.

The highest Australian chart peak was one (Two weeks).
Source: Author wwe84

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