1960s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol. 9 Quiz

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. "Because They're Young"

Answer: Duane Eddy & The Rebels

"Because They're Young" from Duane Eddy & The Rebels debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on June 25th 1960.

The highest Australian chart peak was six.

Highest worldwide peak was two (United Kingdom).

Album: "$1,000,000 Worth Of Twang" (1960).

2. "Alley-Oop"

Answer: The Hollywood Argyles

"Alley-Oop" from The Hollywood Argyles debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on June 25th 1960.

The highest Australian chart peak was five.

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

3. "Happy-Go-Lucky-Me"

Answer: Paul Evans

"Happy-Go-Lucky-Me" from Paul Evans debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on June 25th 1960.

The highest Australian chart peak was nine.

Highest worldwide peak was seven (Canada).

4. "Clap Your Hands"

Answer: The Beau-Marks

"Clap Your Hands" from The Beau-Marks debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on June 25th 1960.

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

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

5. "Dutchman's Gold"

Answer: Walter Brennan

"Dutchman's Gold" from Walter Brennan debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on June 25th 1960.

The highest Australian chart peak was 36.

6. "Look For A Star"

Answer: Garry Mills

"Look For A Star" from Garry Mills debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on July 2nd 1960.

The highest Australian chart peak was 15.

Highest worldwide peak was five (New Zealand).

7. "First Kiss"

Answer: The Allen Brothers

"First Kiss" from The Allen Brothers debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on July 9th 1960.

The highest Australian chart peak was 22.

8. "I'm Sorry"

Answer: Brenda Lee

"I'm Sorry" from Brenda Lee debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on July 9th 1960.

The highest Australian chart peak was six.

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

Grammy nomination:
Best Vocal Performance Single, Record or Track - 1961.

Album: "Brenda Lee" (1960).

9. "Banjo Boy"

Answer: Jan & Kjeld

"Banjo Boy" from Jan & Kjeld debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on July 9th 1960.

The highest Australian chart peak was 15.

Highest worldwide peak was one (West Germany).

10. "Tell Laura, I Love Her"

Answer: Ray Peterson

"Tell Laura, I Love Her" from Ray Peterson debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on July 9th 1960.

The highest Australian chart peak was seven.

Highest worldwide peak was three (New Zealand).

11. "When Will I Be Loved"

Answer: The Everly Brothers

"When Will I Be Loved" from The Everly Brothers debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on July 9th 1960.

The highest Australian chart peak was three.

Album: "The Fabulous Style of The Everly Brothers" (1960).

12. "Is A Blue Bird Blue"

Answer: Conway Twitty

"Is A Blue Bird Blue" from Conway Twitty debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on July 16th 1960.

The highest Australian chart peak was 24.

13. "Down Yonder"

Answer: Johnny and The Hurricanes

"Down Yonder" from Johnny and The Hurricanes debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on July 16th 1960.

The highest Australian chart peak was 15.

Highest worldwide peak was eight (United Kingdom).

Album: "Down Yonder" (1960).

14. "Feel So Fine"

Answer: Johnny Preston

"Feel So Fine" from Johnny Preston debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on July 16th 1960.

The highest Australian chart peak was nine.

Highest worldwide peak was six (Belgium).

Album: "Come Rock With Me" (1960).

15. "Only The Lonely (Know The Way I Feel)"

Answer: Roy Orbison

"Only The Lonely (Know The Way I Feel)" from Roy Orbison debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on July 16th 1960.

The highest Australian chart peak was five.

Highest worldwide peak was one (United Kingdom).

Album: "Lonely and Blue" (1961).

Source: Author wwe84

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Questions		Choices
1. "Because They're Young"		Paul Evans
2. "Alley-Oop"		Ray Peterson
3. "Happy-Go-Lucky-Me"		Roy Orbison
4. "Clap Your Hands"		Duane Eddy & The Rebels
5. "Dutchman's Gold"		Johnny and The Hurricanes
6. "Look For A Star"		Garry Mills
7. "First Kiss"		Jan & Kjeld
8. "I'm Sorry"		Walter Brennan
9. "Banjo Boy"		The Beau-Marks
10. "Tell Laura, I Love Her"		Brenda Lee
11. "When Will I Be Loved"		The Hollywood Argyles
12. "Is A Blue Bird Blue"		The Everly Brothers
13. "Down Yonder"		Johnny Preston
14. "Feel So Fine"		The Allen Brothers
15. "Only The Lonely (Know The Way I Feel)"		Conway Twitty

Match the song to the singer/band that debuted in the Australian Singles Chart in the weeks between June 25th and July 16th 1960.