1960s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol. 94 Quiz

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. "For Your Love"

Answer: The Yardbirds

"For Your Love" from The Yardbirds debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 1st 1965.

The highest Australian chart peak was 22.

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

Album: "For Your Love" (1965).

2. "Here Comes The Night"

Answer: Them

"Here Comes The Night" from Them debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 1st 1965.

The highest Australian chart peak was 17.

Highest worldwide peak was two (Ireland and United Kingdom).

3. "Mrs. Brown, You've Got A Lovely Daughter"

Answer: Herman's Hermits

"Mrs. Brown, You've Got A Lovely Daughter" from Herman's Hermits debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 8th 1965.

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

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

Grammy nomination:
Best Performance by a Vocal Group - 1966.

Album: "Herman's Hermits" (1965).

4. "Running Bear"

Answer: Johnny Preston

"Running Bear" from Johnny Preston debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 8th 1965.

The highest Australian chart peak was 39.

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

5. "She's About A Mover"

Answer: Sir Douglas Quintet

"She's About A Mover" from Sir Douglas Quintet debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 8th 1965.

The highest Australian chart peak was 21.

Highest worldwide peak was eight (Canada).

Album: "Mendocino" (1969).

6. "Bring It On Home To Me"

Answer: The Animals

"Bring It On Home To Me" from The Animals debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 8th 1965.

The highest Australian chart peak was 42.

Highest worldwide peak was one (Sweden).

7. "Louie Louie"

Answer: The Pink Finks

"Louie Louie" from The Pink Finks debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 8th 1965.

The highest Australian chart peak was 45.

8. "My Prayer"

Answer: Digger Revell and The Denvermen

"My Prayer" from Digger Revell and The Denvermen debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 15th 1965.

The highest Australian chart peak was 25.

9. "Cincinnati Fireball"

Answer: Merv Benton

"Cincinnati Fireball" from Merv Benton debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 15th 1965.

The highest Australian chart peak was 18.

10. "It Ain't Necessarily So"

Answer: Normie Rowe

"It Ain't Necessarily So" from Normie Rowe debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 15th 1965.

The highest Australian chart peak was five.

Normie Rowe's debut single.

11. "Stagger Lee"

Answer: P.J. Proby

"Stagger Lee" from P.J. Proby debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 22nd 1965.

The highest Australian chart peak was two.

12. "Mr. Tamborine Man"

Answer: The Byrds

"Mr. Tamborine Man" from The Byrds debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 22nd 1965.

The highest Australian chart peak was three.

The song peaked at number one in:
Ireland
New Zealand
South Africa
United Kingdom
United States.

Album: "Mr. Tamborine Man" (1965).

13. "The Hucklebuck"

Answer: Brendan Bowyer and The Royal Showband Waterford

"The Hucklebuck" from Brendan Bowyer and The Royal Showband Waterford debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 29th 1965.

The highest Australian chart peak was four.

Highest worldwide peak was one (Ireland).

14. "The Times Are A-Changin'"

Answer: Peter, Paul and Mary

"The Times Are A-Changin'" from Peter, Paul and Mary debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 29th 1965.

The highest Australian chart peak was 17.

15. "Help Me, Rhonda"

Answer: The Beach Boys

"Help Me, Rhonda" from The Beach Boys debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 29th 1965.

The highest Australian chart peak was 16.

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

Album: "Summer Days (And Summer Nights!!)" (1965).

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Questions		Choices
1. "For Your Love"		Normie Rowe
2. "Here Comes The Night"		The Yardbirds
3. "Mrs. Brown, You've Got A Lovely Daughter"		Brendan Bowyer and The Royal Showband Waterford
4. "Running Bear"		Digger Revell and The Denvermen
5. "She's About A Mover"		Them
6. "Bring It On Home To Me"		Johnny Preston
7. "Louie Louie"		Sir Douglas Quintet
8. "My Prayer"		The Animals
9. "Cincinnati Fireball"		The Byrds
10. "It Ain't Necessarily So"		The Pink Finks
11. "Stagger Lee"		Merv Benton
12. "Mr. Tamborine Man"		The Beach Boys
13. "The Hucklebuck"		Herman's Hermits
14. "The Times Are A-Changin'"		P.J. Proby
15. "Help Me, Rhonda"		Peter, Paul and Mary

Match the song to the singer/band that debuted in the Australian Singles Chart in the weeks between May 1st and 29th 1965.