1960s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol. 55 Online Trivia | Music

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1. "Summer Holiday"

Answer: Cliff Richard and The Shadows

"Summer Holiday" from Cliff Richard and The Shadows debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 6th 1963.

The highest Australian chart peak was three.

The song peaked at number one in:
Canada
Denmark
Norway
Spain
United Kingdom.

Album: "Summer Holiday Soundtrack" (1963).

2. "Proud Of You"

Answer: Jay Justin

"Proud Of You" from Jay Justin debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 6th 1963.

The highest Australian chart peak was four.

3. "Mr. Bass Man"

Answer: Johnny Cymbal

"Mr. Bass Man" from Johnny Cymbal debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 6th 1963.

The highest Australian chart peak was 13.

Album: "Mr. Bass Man" (1963).

4. "Young Lovers"

Answer: Paul & Paula

"Young Lovers" from Paul & Paula debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 6th 1963.

The highest Australian chart peak was 20.

Highest worldwide peak was six (United States).

Album: "Paul & Paula Sing For Young Lovers" (1963).

5. "Puff (The Magic Dragon)"

Answer: Peter, Paul and Mary

"Puff (The Magic Dragon)" from Peter, Paul and Mary debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 6th 1963.

The highest Australian chart peak was six.

Highest worldwide peak was two (United States).

Grammy nomination:
Best Recording for Children - 1964.

Album: "Moving" (1963).

6. "The End Of The World"

Answer: Skeeter Davis

"The End Of The World" from Skeeter Davis debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 6th 1963.

The highest Australian chart peak was 32.

Highest worldwide peak was two (United States).

Album: "Skeeter Davis Sings The End of the World" (1963).

7. "Surfin' U.S.A."

Answer: The Beach Boys

"Surfin' U.S.A." from The Beach Boys debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 6th 1963.

The highest Australian chart peak was 12.

Highest worldwide peak was two (Canada).

Album: "Surfin' U.S.A." (1963).

8. "He's Got The Power"

Answer: The Exciters

"He's Got The Power" from The Exciters debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 6th 1963.

The highest Australian chart peak was nine.

9. "Marching Thru Madrid"

Answer: Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass

"Marching Thru Madrid" from Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 13th 1963.

The highest Australian chart peak was 42.

Album: "Volume 2" (1963).

10. "Cast Your Fate To The Wind"

Answer: Mel Torme

"Cast Your Fate To The Wind" from Mel Torme debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 13th 1963.

The highest Australian chart peak was 15.

11. "He's So Fine"

Answer: The Chiffons

"He's So Fine" from The Chiffons debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 13th 1963.

The highest Australian chart peak was 34.

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

Album: "He's So Fine" (1963).

12. "Foot Tapper"

Answer: The Shadows

"Foot Tapper" from The Shadows debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 13th 1963.

The highest Australian chart peak was two.

Highest worldwide peak was one (United Kingdom).

Album: "Summer Holiday Soundtrack" (1963).

13. "Charms"

Answer: Bobby Vee

"Charms" from Bobby Vee debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 20th 1963.

The highest Australian chart peak was 33.

Highest worldwide peak was 13 (United States).

14. "Mecca"

Answer: Gene Pitney

"Mecca" from Gene Pitney debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 20th 1963.

The highest Australian chart peak was seven.

Highest worldwide peak was two (Canada).

Album: "Gene Pitney Sings Just for You" (1963).

15. "Watermelon Man"

Answer: Mongo Santamaria Band

"Watermelon Man" from Mongo Santamaria Band debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 20th 1963.

The highest Australian chart peak was 40.

Highest worldwide peak was ten (United States).

Album: "Watermelon Man!" (1963).

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1960s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol. 55 Quiz

Match the song to the singer/band that debuted in the Australian Singles Chart in the weeks between April 6th and 20th 1963.

Questions		Choices
1. "Summer Holiday"		The Exciters
2. "Proud Of You"		Cliff Richard and The Shadows
3. "Mr. Bass Man"		Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass
4. "Young Lovers"		The Chiffons
5. "Puff (The Magic Dragon)"		Peter, Paul and Mary
6. "The End Of The World"		Mongo Santamaria Band
7. "Surfin' U.S.A."		The Shadows
8. "He's Got The Power"		The Beach Boys
9. "Marching Thru Madrid"		Paul & Paula
10. "Cast Your Fate To The Wind"		Jay Justin
11. "He's So Fine"		Bobby Vee
12. "Foot Tapper"		Johnny Cymbal
13. "Charms"		Skeeter Davis
14. "Mecca"		Gene Pitney
15. "Watermelon Man"		Mel Torme