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Quiz about 1960s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol 84
Quiz about 1960s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol 84

1960s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol. 84 Quiz


Match the song to the singer/band that debuted in the Australian Singles Chart in the weeks between October 3rd and 17th 1964.

A matching quiz by wwe84. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
wwe84
Time
3 mins
Type
Match Quiz
Quiz #
425,277
Updated
Aug 28 26
# Qns
15
Difficulty
New Game
Avg Score
13 / 15
Plays
14
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(a) Drag-and-drop from the right to the left, or (b) click on a right side answer box and then on a left side box to move it.
QuestionsChoices
1. "She's Not There"  
  Johnny Noble
2. "Reet Petitie"  
  Sam Cooke
3. "Ride The Wild Surf"  
  Jan and Dean
4. "Someplace Green"  
  Peter and Gordon
5. "As Tears Go By"  
  Herman's Hermits
6. "I Don't Want To See You Again"  
  The Zombies
7. "Cousin Of Mine"  
  Frank Ifield
8. "People"  
  Cliff Richard
9. "Sick and Tired"  
  Jay and The Americans
10. "The Twelfth Of Never"  
  Barbra Streisand
11. "Summer Is Over"  
  Marianne Faithfull
12. "I'm Into Something Good"  
  Dinah Lee
13. "Come A Little Bit Closer"  
  Jimmie Rodgers
14. "Lonely City"  
  Louis Armstrong
15. "So Long, Dearie"  
  Billy Thorpe and The Aztecs





Select each answer

1. "She's Not There"
2. "Reet Petitie"
3. "Ride The Wild Surf"
4. "Someplace Green"
5. "As Tears Go By"
6. "I Don't Want To See You Again"
7. "Cousin Of Mine"
8. "People"
9. "Sick and Tired"
10. "The Twelfth Of Never"
11. "Summer Is Over"
12. "I'm Into Something Good"
13. "Come A Little Bit Closer"
14. "Lonely City"
15. "So Long, Dearie"

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. "She's Not There"

Answer: The Zombies

"She's Not There" from The Zombies debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 3rd 1964.

The highest Australian chart peak was 11.

The song peaked at number one in:
Japan
New Zealand.

The Zombies' debut single.

Album: "Begin Here" (1965).
2. "Reet Petitie"

Answer: Dinah Lee

"Reet Petitie" from Dinah Lee with Max Merritt & The Meteors debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 10th 1964.

The highest Australian chart peak was 16.

Highest worldwide peak was one (New Zealand).
3. "Ride The Wild Surf"

Answer: Jan and Dean

"Ride The Wild Surf" from Jan and Dean debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 10th 1964.

The highest Australian chart peak was 24.

Highest worldwide peak was 16 (United States).
4. "Someplace Green"

Answer: Jimmie Rodgers

"Someplace Green" from Jimmie Rodgers debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 10th 1964.

The highest Australian chart peak was nine.
5. "As Tears Go By"

Answer: Marianne Faithfull

"As Tears Go By" from Marianne Faithfull debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 10th 1964.

The highest Australian chart peak was 35.

Highest worldwide peak was two (Canada).

Marianne Faithfull's debut single.
6. "I Don't Want To See You Again"

Answer: Peter and Gordon

"I Don't Want To See You Again" from Peter and Gordon debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 10th 1964.

The highest Australian chart peak was 28.

Highest worldwide peak was 16 (United States).
7. "Cousin Of Mine"

Answer: Sam Cooke

"Cousin Of Mine" from Sam Cooke debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 10th 1964.

The highest Australian chart peak was 28.
8. "People"

Answer: Barbra Streisand

"People" from Barbra Streisand debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 17th 1964.

The highest Australian chart peak was 20.

Highest worldwide peak was five (United States).

Grammy wins and nominations:
*Best Female Vocal Performance - 1965 (Won).
*Record Of The Year - 1965 (Nominated).
*Song Of The Year - 1965 (Nominated).

Album: "Funny Girl Original Cast Recording" (1964).
9. "Sick and Tired"

Answer: Billy Thorpe and The Aztecs

"Sick and Tired" from Billy Thorpe and The Aztecs debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 17th 1964.

The highest Australian chart peak was 11.

Album: "Sick and Tired EP" (1965).
10. "The Twelfth Of Never"

Answer: Cliff Richard

"The Twelfth Of Never" from Cliff Richard debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 17th 1964.

The highest Australian chart peak was six.

Highest worldwide peak was three (Malaysia).
11. "Summer Is Over"

Answer: Frank Ifield

"Summer Is Over" from Frank Ifield debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 17th 1964.

The highest Australian chart peak was 40.

Highest worldwide peak was 25 (United Kingdom).
12. "I'm Into Something Good"

Answer: Herman's Hermits

"I'm Into Something Good" from Herman's Hermits debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 17th 1964.

The highest Australian chart peak was 11.

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

Herman's Hermits' debut single.

Album: "Herman's Hermits" (1965).
13. "Come A Little Bit Closer"

Answer: Jay and The Americans

"Come A Little Bit Closer" from Jay and The Americans debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 17th 1964.

The highest Australian chart peak was four.

Highest worldwide peak was one (Canada).

Album: "Come A Little Bit Closer" (1964).
14. "Lonely City"

Answer: Johnny Noble

"Lonely City" from Johnny Noble debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 17th 1964.

The highest Australian chart peak was 34.
15. "So Long, Dearie"

Answer: Louis Armstrong

"Song Long, Dearie" from Louis Armstrong debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 17th 1964.

The highest Australian chart peak was 50.
Source: Author wwe84

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