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Quiz about My Favorite Songs of the 1960s  Part 1
Quiz about My Favorite Songs of the 1960s  Part 1

My Favorite Songs of the 1960s - Part 1 Quiz


I have finished the 1950s favorite songs series. So now, we are on to my favorite songs from the 1960s. All these songs are from 1960 only. There are so many good ones from that year that I have two quizzes for just songs from that year.

A multiple-choice quiz by Ilona_Ritter. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
Ilona_Ritter
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
419,355
Updated
Jul 08 25
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
12 / 15
Plays
184
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Question 1 of 15
1. Which character sings the song "As Long as He Needs Me" in "Oliver!"?

Answer: (One words (starts with N))
Question 2 of 15
2. How often does the singer love his "Calendar Girl," according to this song from 1960? Hint


Question 3 of 15
3. Whose "clown" did the Everly Brothers sing about in 1960? Hint


Question 4 of 15
4. What is the name of the "Italian Christmas donkey"? Hint


Question 5 of 15
5. According to this song title from 1960, "Everybody's Somebody's _____ what?

Answer: (one word, four letters)
Question 6 of 15
6. In what musical would you find the song "Food, Glorious, Food"? Hint


Question 7 of 15
7. Whose recording of "Hello Mary Lou" reached number two on the charts in 1961? Hint


Question 8 of 15
8. Who first sang the song "Hey, Look Me Over" in the 1960 Broadway musical "Wildcat"? Hint


Question 9 of 15
9. Complete the title of this hit written in 1960: "Hit the Road, ____." Who? Hint


Question 10 of 15
10. According to this 1960s song, what did I fight, and lose to? Hint


Question 11 of 15
11. What 1960s musical was the song "If Ever I Would Leave You" from? Hint


Question 12 of 15
12. Which of these songs helps children learn the names of all the states in the United States of America? Hint


Question 13 of 15
13. What 1960 cartoon theme song tells us about a family from Bedrock? Hint


Question 14 of 15
14. What is the title of the 1960 song that has the lyrics, "Who comes around on a special night"? Hint


Question 15 of 15
15. What character sings the song "Oom-Pah-Pah" in "Oliver!"? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which character sings the song "As Long as He Needs Me" in "Oliver!"?

Answer: Nancy

Lionel Bart wrote "As Long as He Needs Me" for the 1960 Broadway musical "Oliver!". It was first sung by Georgia Brown, who originated the role of Nancy. The torch song tells about Nancy's love for her boyfriend, Bill Sikes, who abuses her. She explains that despite how she is treated, she will never leave him because she loves him.

In the 1968 film adaptation, Shani Wallis, who played Nancy, sang the song.

It has been covered by artists such as Patti LuPone, Eydie Gorme, Shirley Bassey, and Sammy Davis, Jr (with the pronoun being changed to she).
2. How often does the singer love his "Calendar Girl," according to this song from 1960?

Answer: Every day of the year

Neil Sedaka and Howard Greenfield wrote "Calendar Girl" in 1960. Sedaka was the first to record it, and it reached number four on the US charts. In Canada and Japan, it reached number one on the charts.

The song has since been covered by artists such as Petula Clark, the Swedish group Sven-Ingvars (at the time it was recorded, they were called Sven-Ingvars Kvartett), Dee Dee Sharp, and The Beach Boys.
3. Whose "clown" did the Everly Brothers sing about in 1960?

Answer: Cathy's

Don Everly wrote "Cathy's Clown" in 1960. He and his brother, Phil (The Everly Brothers), recorded the song that same year. The song tells about a man who was Cathy's boyfriend. She publicly humiliated him, which is why he is described as "Cathy's Clown."

The song is known for the fact that it starts on a chorus, and has bridges, but does not have any verses. The song was recorded in one take and reached number one on the charts. "Rolling Stone" magazine listed it 149th in their "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" list.

It has been covered by other artists, including Jan and Dean, Reba McEntire, Johnny Hallyday, and Dick Jordon.
4. What is the name of the "Italian Christmas donkey"?

Answer: Dominick

Ray Allen, Sam Saltzberg, and Wandra Merrell wrote "Dominick the Donkey" in 1960. It was first recorded by Lou Monte that same year. Dominick helped Santa deliver gifts to children in Italy because the reindeer could not make the mountainous climb.

The original spelling was Dominick, but when it was re-released on Amazon in 2011, the spelling was changed to Dominic.

The song has also been covered by performers such as The Philly Specials, Biagio, and Clint Robinson.
5. According to this song title from 1960, "Everybody's Somebody's _____ what?

Answer: fool

Jack Keller and Howard Greenfield wrote "Everybody's Somebody's Fool" in 1960. It was first recorded that same year by Connie Francis. The song reached number one on the charts. She also released a polka version of the song in German called "Die Liebe ist ein seltsames Spiel". This version reached number one in West Germany.

The song has been covered by artists such as Loretta Lynn, Little Jimmy Scott, Patsy Lee, and Michael Jackson.
6. In what musical would you find the song "Food, Glorious, Food"?

Answer: Oliver!

"Food, Glorious, Food" was written in 1960, and opened in London on the West End. It opened on Broadway on January 6, 1963. Lionel Bart wrote the song. The boys in the orphanage sang it in the show.

The song was also sung in the 1968 movie by the boys in the orphanage.

In the 2006 animated movie "Ice Age: The Meltdown" the vultures sing and dance to the song. And in the 2020 "Animaniacs" reboot they did a parody of the song called, "Gruesome ol' Gruel."
7. Whose recording of "Hello Mary Lou" reached number two on the charts in 1961?

Answer: Ricky Nelson

"Hello Mary Lou" was written in 1960 by Gene Pitney. It was first recorded by Johnny Duncan that same year. Nelson then recorded it in 1961. The song is usually associated with him.

It has also been covered by performers such as The Statler Brothers, The Bullriders, Queen, and Led Zeppelin.
8. Who first sang the song "Hey, Look Me Over" in the 1960 Broadway musical "Wildcat"?

Answer: Lucille Ball and Paula Stewart

"Hey, Look Me Over" was written by Cy Coleman and Carolyn Leigh. Coleman said it was hard to write since neither Ball nor Stewart were singers. Ball, especially, was already a major star. They wanted her to look good, and according to Coleman, she had "five good notes."

The song has since been covered by artists such as Bea Arthur, Judy Garland, Mel Torme, and Jerry Vale.
9. Complete the title of this hit written in 1960: "Hit the Road, ____." Who?

Answer: Jack

Percy Mayfield wrote "Hit the Road, Jack" in 1960; he also recorded the song that same year. However, it did not become a hit until the following year when Ray Charles recorded it. Charles' version reached number one on the charts. The song was also listed as number 387 on "Rolling Stone's The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time" list.

It has been covered by artists such as Jamie Foxx (who played Ray Charles in the biopic "Ray" (2004), Becca Krueger, The Heymacs, and Robyn Adele Anderson.
10. According to this 1960s song, what did I fight, and lose to?

Answer: the law

Sonny Curtis (from the Crickets) wrote "I Fought the Law." It was made popular in 1960 when the Bobby Fuller Four recorded it. They had a top ten hit with their version.

The song has since been recorded by many artists such as Bruce Springsteen, Eric Clapton, The Clash, and John Mellencamp.

On a season nine episode of "Cheers" called "Grease", Sam (Ted Danson) plays the song on the jukebox because Rebecca's (Kirstie Alley) boyfriend, Robin Colcord (Roger Rees), is in jail.
11. What 1960s musical was the song "If Ever I Would Leave You" from?

Answer: Camelot

Frederick Loewe and Alan Jay Lerner wrote the musical "Camelot." It opened on Broadway in December 1960. Robert Goulet played Lancelot. At the top of Act II, Lancelot sings the love ballad to Guenevere (played by Julie Andrews). They have been having an affair, and she wants him to leave. The song expresses his refusal to leave her.

"Oh, no, not in springtime, summer, winter, or fall
No, never, could I leave you at all"

While the song was Goulet's signature song throughout his career, it has also been covered by other artists such as Gordon MacRae, Vic Damone, Aretha Franklin, and Shirley Bassey.
12. Which of these songs helps children learn the names of all the states in the United States of America?

Answer: Fifty Nifty United States

(The Other) Ray Charles wrote "Fifty Nifty United States." Charles Raymond Offenberg was the leader of the Ray Charles Singers. He is not the same Ray Charles who was from Georgia and sang "Georgia on My Mind." He often dubbed himself "The Other Ray Charles."

"Fifty Nifty United States" was Charles's best-known song as a songwriter. It was originally written for "Perry Como's Kraft Music Hall." The song lists the names of the states in alphabetical order from Alabama to Wyoming.
13. What 1960 cartoon theme song tells us about a family from Bedrock?

Answer: The Flintstones

"Meet the Flintstones" was written by Hoyt Curtin, Joseph Barbera, and William Hanna. It was first performed by the Randy Van Horne Singers. It was first used starting with season three of the animated series.

It has been covered by artists such as the B-52s (in the 1994 movie playing The B.C. 52s), Barry Harris, and The Brian Setzer Orchestra.

At the end of the pilot episode of "Full House," the cast of the show sang the song to Michelle Tanner.
14. What is the title of the 1960 song that has the lyrics, "Who comes around on a special night"?

Answer: Must Be Santa

Hal Moore and Bill Fredericks wrote "Must Be Santa" in 1960. Mitch Miller first recorded it. The song is a list song of things associated with Santa, such as "beard of white" and "cherry nose." Each time the singer asks the question starting with "Who..." and then a chorus answers with Santa..., repeating the question.

The song has since been covered by other artists such as Bob Dylan, The Irish Rovers, Raffi, and Bryan Adams.
15. What character sings the song "Oom-Pah-Pah" in "Oliver!"?

Answer: Nancy

Lionel Bart wrote "Oom-Pah-Pah" along with the other songs from his musical "Oliver!" in 1960. The show first opened in London, England, on the West End. Georgia Brown as Nancy in the original London cast was the first to sing "Oom-Pah-Pah." She also played the role in the original Broadway cast in 1963.

In the 1968 movie, the song was sung by Shani Wallis, who played the role of Nancy.

It has also been covered by performers such as Sally Dexter, Jodie Prenger, and Suranne Jones.
Source: Author Ilona_Ritter

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