1960s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol. 47 Quiz

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. "Let's Dance"

Answer: Johnny Chester & The Chessmen

"Let's Dance" from Johnny Chester & The Chessmen debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 13th 1962.

The highest Australian chart peak was 44.

2. "(Dance With The) Guitar Man"

Answer: Duane Eddy & The Rebelettes

"(Dance With The) Guitar Man" from Duane Eddy & The Rebelettes debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 13th 1962.

The highest Australian chart peak was five.

Highest worldwide peak was two (Canada).

Album: "Dance with The Guitar Man" (1963).

3. "Venus In Blue Jeans"

Answer: Jimmy Clanton

"Venus In Blue Jeans" from Jimmy Clanton debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 13th 1962.

The highest Australian chart peak was 26.

Highest worldwide peak was five (Canada).

4. "Don't Go Near The Indians"

Answer: Rex Allen

"Don't Go Near The Indians" from Rex Allen debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 13th 1962.

The highest Australian chart peak was 15.

Album: "Sings and Tells Tales Of The Golden West" (1962).

5. "Working For The Man"

Answer: Roy Orbison

"Working For The Man" from Roy Orbison debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 13th 1962.

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

6. "Telstar"

Answer: The Tornados

"Telstar" from The Tornados debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 13th 1962.

The highest Australian chart peak was two.

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

Album: "The Original Telstar: The Sounds of the Tornadoes" (1962).

7. "All Alone Am I"

Answer: Brenda Lee

"All Alone Am I" from Brenda Lee debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 20th 1962.

The highest Australian chart peak was ten.

Highest worldwide peak was three (United States).

Album: "All Alone Am I" (1963).

8. "The Pommy Jackaroo"

Answer: Buster Noble

"The Pommy Jackaroo" from Buster Noble debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 20th 1962.

The highest Australian chart peak was 40.

9. "Raincoat In The River"

Answer: Dig Richards

"Raincoat In The River" from Dig Richards debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 20th 1962.

The highest Australian chart peak was 45.

Album: "Rainboat In The River EP" (1962).

10. "5-4-3-2-1-Zero!"

Answer: Rob E.G.

"5-4-3-2-1-Zero!" from Rob E.G. debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 20th 1962.

The highest Australian chart peak was 13.

11. "He's A Rebel"

Answer: The Crystals

"He's A Rebel" from The Crystals debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 20th 1962.

The highest Australian chart peak was 19.

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

Album: "He's A Rebel" (1963).

12. "The Cha-Cha-Cha"

Answer: Bobby Rydell

"The Cha-Cha-Cha" from Bobby Rydell debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 27th 1962.

The highest Australian chart peak was two.

Highest worldwide peak was one (Hong Kong).

13. "Wait 'Til The Sun Shines, Nellie"

Answer: Buddy Holly

"Wait 'Til The Sun Shines, Nellie" from Buddy Holly debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 27th 1962.

The highest Australian chart peak was 49.

Highest worldwide peak was 17 (United Kingdom).

14. "Next Door To An Angel"

Answer: Neil Sedaka

"Next Door To An Angel" from Neil Sedaka debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 27th 1962.

The highest Australian chart peak was 45.

Highest worldwide peak was four (New Zealand).

15. "Desafinado"

Answer: Stan Getz and Charlie Byrd

"Desafinado" from Stan Getz and Charlie Byrd debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 27th 1962.

The highest Australian chart peak was 17.

Highest worldwide peak was 11 (United Kingdom).

Grammy wins and nominations:
*Best Jazz Performance by an Soloist or Small Group - 1963 (Won).
*Record Of The Year - 1963 (Nominated).

Source: Author wwe84

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Questions		Choices
1. "Let's Dance"		Stan Getz and Charlie Byrd
2. "(Dance With The) Guitar Man"		Brenda Lee
3. "Venus In Blue Jeans"		Buster Noble
4. "Don't Go Near The Indians"		The Crystals
5. "Working For The Man"		Dig Richards
6. "Telstar"		Rob E.G.
7. "All Alone Am I"		Roy Orbison
8. "The Pommy Jackaroo"		Buddy Holly
9. "Raincoat In The River"		The Tornados
10. "5-4-3-2-1-Zero!"		Johnny Chester & The Chessmen
11. "He's A Rebel"		Duane Eddy & The Rebelettes
12. "The Cha-Cha-Cha"		Jimmy Clanton
13. "Wait 'Til The Sun Shines, Nellie"		Neil Sedaka
14. "Next Door To An Angel"		Rex Allen
15. "Desafinado"		Bobby Rydell

Match the song to the singer/band that debuted in the Australian Singles Chart in the weeks between October 13th and 27th 1962.