1960s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol. 70 Quiz

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. "Popsicles and Icicles"

Answer: The Murmaids

"Popsicles and Icicles" from The Murmaids debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on January 11th 1964.

The highest Australian chart peak was 12.

Highest worldwide peak was three (New Zealand and United States).

2. "My Little Rocker's Turned Surfie"

Answer: Digger Revell and The Denvermen

"My Little Rocker's Turned Surfie" from Digger Revell and The Denvermen debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on January 18th 1964.

The highest Australian chart peak was 32.

3. "You Don't Own Me"

Answer: Lesley Gore

"You Don't Own Me" from Lesley Gore debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on January 18th 1964.

The highest Australian chart peak was four.

Highest worldwide peak was two (New Zealand and United States).

Album: "Lesley Gore Sings Of Mixed-Up Hearts" (1963).

4. "Long, Tall Texan"

Answer: Murry Kellum

"Long, Tall Texan" from Murry Kellum debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on January 18th 1964.

The highest Australian chart peak was six.

5. "Whispering"

Answer: Nino Tempo and April Stevens

"Whispering" from Nino Tempo and April Stevens debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on January 18th 1964.

The highest Australian chart peak was 16.

Highest worldwide peak was 11 (United States).

Album: "Nino And April Sing The Great Songs" (1964).

6. "Beachcomber"

Answer: The Statesmen

"Beachcomber" from The Statesmen debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on January 18th 1964.

The highest Australian chart peak was 44.

7. "Surfin' Bird"

Answer: The Trashmen

"Surfin' Bird" from The Trashmen debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on January 18th 1964.

The highest Australian chart peak was seven.

Highest worldwide peak was two (Canada).

Album: "Surfin' Bird" (1964).

8. "A Fool Never Learns"

Answer: Andy Williams

"A Fool Never Learns" from Andy Williams debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on January 25th 1964.

The highest Australian chart peak was 16.

Highest worldwide peak was 13 (United States).

9. "Heart"

Answer: Colin Cook and The Strangers

"Heart" from Colin Cook and The Strangers debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on January 25th 1964.

The highest Australian chart peak was 39.

10. "In The Summer Of His Years"

Answer: Connie Francis

"In The Summer Of His Years" from Connie Francis debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on January 25th 1964.

The highest Australian chart peak was 49.

Highest worldwide peak was 21 (Canada).

Album: "In The Summer Of His Years" (1963).

11. "Say It Isn't So"

Answer: Frank Ifield

"Say It Isn't So" from Frank Ifield debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on January 25th 1964.

The highest Australian chart peak was 43.

12. "For You"

Answer: Rick Nelson

"For You" from Rick Nelson debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on January 25th 1964.

The highest Australian chart peak was ten.

Highest worldwide peak was six (United States).

13. "Love Me Do"

Answer: The Beatles

"Love Me Do" from The Beatles debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on January 25th 1964.

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

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

The Beatles' debut single.

Album: "Please Please Me" (1963).

14. "Hawaii"

Answer: The Beach Boys

"Hawaii" from The Beach Boys debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on February 1st 1964.

The highest Australian chart peak was nine.

Album: "Surfer Girl" (1963).

15. "Hey Little Cobra"

Answer: The Rip Chords

"Hey Little Cobra" from The Rip Chords debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on February 1st 1964.

The highest Australian chart peak was ten.

Highest worldwide peak was three (New Zealand).

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Questions		Choices
1. "Popsicles and Icicles"		The Beatles
2. "My Little Rocker's Turned Surfie"		Connie Francis
3. "You Don't Own Me"		The Rip Chords
4. "Long, Tall Texan"		Murry Kellum
5. "Whispering"		Colin Cook and The Strangers
6. "Beachcomber"		Lesley Gore
7. "Surfin' Bird"		The Statesmen
8. "A Fool Never Learns"		Nino Tempo and April Stevens
9. "Heart"		The Murmaids
10. "In The Summer Of His Years"		Andy Williams
11. "Say It Isn't So"		The Beach Boys
12. "For You"		Frank Ifield
13. "Love Me Do"		Digger Revell and The Denvermen
14. "Hawaii"		The Trashmen
15. "Hey Little Cobra"		Rick Nelson

Match the song to the singer/band that debuted in the Australian Singles Chart in the weeks between January 11th and February 1st 1964.