1960s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol. 51 Quiz

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. "It's Up To You"

Answer: Colin Cook

"It's Up To You" from Colin Cook debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on January 12th 1963.

The highest Australian chart peak was 39.

2. "My Coloring Book"

Answer: Sandy Stewart

"My Coloring Book" from Sandy Stewart debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on January 12th 1963.

The highest Australian chart peak was 25.

Grammy nominations:
*Song Of The Year - 1963
*Best Solo Vocal Performance - Female - 1963.

Album: "My Coloring Book" (1963).

3. "The Ballad Of Lover's Hill"

Answer: Teresa Brewer and The Milestone Singers

"The Ballad Of Lover's Hill" from Teresa Brewer and The Milestone Singers debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on January 12th 1963.

The highest Australian chart peak was 20.

4. "Java"

Answer: The Johnny Hawker Band

"Java" from The Johnny Hawker Band debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on January 12th 1963.

The highest Australian chart peak was 42.

5. "The Next Time"

Answer: Cliff Richard & The Shadows

"The Next Time" from Cliff Richard & The Shadows debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on January 19th 1963.

The highest Australian chart peak was nine.

The song peaked at number one in:
India
Ireland
Israel
United Kingdom.

Album: "Summer Holiday Soundtrack" (1963).

6. "Willie Can"

Answer: Sue Thompson

"Willie Can" from Sue Thompson debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on January 19th 1963.

The highest Australian chart peak was 44.

Highest worldwide peak was 38 (Canada).

7. "Come A Little Bit Closer"

Answer: The Delltones

"Come A Little Bit Closer" from The Delltones debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on January 19th 1963.

The highest Australian chart peak was four.

8. "Walk Right In"

Answer: The Rooftop Singers

"Walk Right In" from The Rooftop Singers debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on January 19th 1963.

The highest Australian chart peak was one (One week).

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

Grammy nomination:
Best Folk Recording - 1964.

Album: "Walk Right In" (1963).

9. "Loop de Loop"

Answer: Johnny Thunder

"Loop de Loop" from Johnny Thunder debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on January 26th 1963.

The highest Australian chart peak was 26.

Highest worldwide peak was four (United States).

Album: "Loop de Loop" (1963).

10. "He's Sure The Boy I Love"

Answer: The Crystals

"He's Sure The Boy I Love" from The Crystals debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on January 26th 1963.

The highest Australian chart peak was 48.

Highest worldwide peak was 11 (United States).

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

11. "Up On The Roof"

Answer: The Drifters

"Up On The Roof" from The Drifters debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on January 26th 1963.

The highest Australian chart peak was 41.

Highest worldwide peak was five (United States).

Grammy nomination:
Best Rock and Roll Recording - 1963.

12. "Tell Him"

Answer: The Exciters

"Tell Him" from The Exciters debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on January 26th 1963.

The highest Australian chart peak was six.

Highest worldwide peak was four (United States).

Album: "Tell Him" (1963).

13. "The Cry Of The Wild Goose"

Answer: The Strangers

"The Cry Of The Wild Goose" from The Strangers debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on January 26th 1963.

The highest Australian chart peak was 35.

14. "Sweet Patootie"

Answer: Frank Traynor's Jazz Preachers

"Sweet Patootie" from Frank Traynor's Jazz Preachers debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on February 2nd 1963.

The highest Australian chart peak was 50.

15. "Half Heaven - Half Heartache"

Answer: Gene Pitney

"Half Heaven - Half Heartache" from Gene Pitney debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on February 2nd 1963.

The highest Australian chart peak was 11.

Highest worldwide peak was four (Canada).

Album: "Only Love Can Break A Heart" (1962).

Source: Author wwe84

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Questions		Choices
1. "It's Up To You"		The Crystals
2. "My Coloring Book"		Colin Cook
3. "The Ballad Of Lover's Hill"		The Drifters
4. "Java"		Sandy Stewart
5. "The Next Time"		The Strangers
6. "Willie Can"		Teresa Brewer and The Milestone Singers
7. "Come A Little Bit Closer"		Frank Traynor's Jazz Preachers
8. "Walk Right In"		The Johnny Hawker Band
9. "Loop de Loop"		The Exciters
10. "He's Sure The Boy I Love"		Sue Thompson
11. "Up On The Roof"		Cliff Richard & The Shadows
12. "Tell Him"		The Delltones
13. "The Cry Of The Wild Goose"		Johnny Thunder
14. "Sweet Patootie"		Gene Pitney
15. "Half Heaven - Half Heartache"		The Rooftop Singers

Match the song to the singer/band that debuted in the Australian Singles Chart in the weeks between January 12th and February 2nd 1963.