My Favorite Songs of the 1960s - Part 2 Quiz

Answer: Wrote the song that made my baby fall in love with me

Gerry Goffin and Barry Mann wrote the song "Who Put the Bomp" in 1961. Mann was the first to record it, which is stylized in a doo-wop style. The song tells about how these doo-wop-type songs made "my baby fall in love with me."

The song reached number seven on the charts.

It has since been covered by other artists such as Sharon Lois & Bram, The Boppers, The Overtones, and The Muppets.

Answer: rush in

Hugo Peretti, Luigi Creatore, and George David Weiss wrote the song "Can't Help Falling in Love." The melody is based on the 1784 song "Plaisir d'amour." Elvis Presley first recorded it for the "Blue Hawaii" soundtrack. His version reached number one on the charts.

Many other artists have recorded the number as well. Some of these artists include Andrea Bocelli, Twenty One Pilots, Pentatonix, and UB40.

Answer: Cruella De Vil

Mel Leven wrote the song "Cruella de Vil" for the 1961 Disney animated movie "101 Dalmatians." The song was first sung by Bill Lee, the singing voice for Roger. Ben Wright did the speaking voice. Leven wrote three versions of the song, but the one he used was done 45 minutes before he met with Walt Disney.

The song has been covered by artists such as Selena Gomez, BYU Vocal Point, and Dr. John.

Answer: If you'll be my girl

"Hey! Baby" was written by Margaret Cobb and Bruce Channel. It was first recorded by Bruce Channel and reached number one on the charts.

This song was used in the 1987 "Dirty Dancing" movie when Baby (Jennifer Grey) and Johnny (Patrick Swayze) dance on the log.

It has been covered by other artists such as Anne Murray, DJ Otzi, David Box, and Ringo Starr.

Answer: Himself

"How to Succeed..." opened on Broadway in 1961. Robert Morse, who originated the role of J. Pierpont Finch, was the first to record the song, "I Believe in You." It is sung during Act II, in the executive washroom. Finch manages to keep rising higher and higher up the company ladder; the other executives are concerned (they sing "Gotta Stop That Man"), and Finch gives himself a pep talk.

Morse reprised his role in the 1967 movie musical. In the 1995 revival, Matthew Broderick played the role of Finch and sang the song. In the 2011 revival, Daniel Radcliffe played the role and sang the song.

Answer: Haley Mills

Robert and Richard Sherman wrote "Let's Get Together" in 1961 for the Disney movie "The Parent Trap." Haley Mills sang the song as a duet. Mills played twin characters, Susan Evers and Sharon McKendrick. The twins were separated very early in their lives. They didn't know the other existed until they met at camp. They switch places to meet their other parent, and when they get back together, they perform the song for their parents, trying to get them back together.

The song has been performed by artists such as Haley Mills with Lesley Ann Warren, Annette Funicello and Tommy Sands (also on "The Parent Trap" soundtrack), and the Go-Gos.

Answer: shout

Phil Medley and Bert Berns (sometimes credited as Bert Russell) wrote "Twist and Shout" in 1961. The Top Notes first recorded it, but their recording was not very successful. In 1962, the Isley Brothers recorded the song, and it reached the top 20 on the charts. In 2010, their version was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.

The Beatles recorded the song in 1963. Their version reached number two on the charts.

It has also been covered by artists such as Sylvie Vartan, Salt-N-Pepa, and Chaka Demus & Pliers.

Answer: Moon River

Henry Mancini and Johnny Mercer wrote the song "Moon River" for the 1961 movie "Breakfast at Tiffany's." It was first sung by Audrey Hepburn and won an Oscar for Best Original Song. It also won two Grammy Awards in 1962 for Record of the Year and Song of the Year. In 1999, the song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.

Andy Williams recorded the song in 1962, and it became his theme song for the show bearing his name.

Since then, many have covered the song, including Jerry Butler, Amy Winehouse, Frank Sinatra, and Judy Garland.

Answer: The Marvelettes

Georgia Dobbins, William Garrett, Freddie Gorman, Brian Holland, and Robert Bateman wrote the song "Please Mr. Postman" in 1961. It was first sung by The Marvelettes and reached number one on the charts.

It has been covered by many artists, including The Beatles, The Carpenters, and The Saturdays. It was also sung on the "All New Mickey Mouse Club" in 1989.

Answer: Curtis Lee

The doo-wop song "Pretty Little Angel Eyes" was written by Curtis Lee and Tommy Boyce in 1961. That same year, Lee also performed it. The song's background vocals were done by the Halos. It peaked at number seven on the charts.

It has been covered by other artists such as Sha Na Na, Showaddywaddy, and the Delltones.

Answer: Blue Hawaii

Ben Weisman, Fred Wise, and Dolores Fuller wrote the song "Rock-A-Hula Baby." Elvis recorded the song as a single, as well as for the "Blue Hawaii" soundtrack. It reached number 23 on the charts in the United States. In Australia and the Philippines, it reached number one.

In 1991, the movie "Rock-a-Doodle," which features a singing rooster parody of Elvis, used the vocals by the Jordanaires, who backed up Elvis.

The song was also featured on the Hawaii episode of "Full House" in 1989.

Others have also recorded the song, including Paul Rich, John Stamos, Terry Buchwald, and Steven Pitman.

Answer: Runaround Sue

"Runaround Sue" was written by Dion DiMucci and Ernie Maresca. It was first performed by Dion, who had split from the Belmonts. It reached number one on the charts. The song tells the story of Sue, who was unfaithful. It ranked number 351 on the "Rolling Stone" magazine list of "The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time."

In his 1988 autobiography "The Wanderer," Dion made it clear that the song had nothing to do with his wife, whose name is Susan. However, a couple of years later, Dion and his wife appeared on "The Oprah Winfrey Show." They said the song was about Susan.

"Runaround Sue" has been covered by artists such as Leif Garrett, Doug Sheldon, Chubby Checker, and G-Eazy.

Answer: Del Shannon

Del Shannon and Max Crook wrote the song "Runaway" in 1961, and Del Shannon recorded it that same year. The song reached number one on the charts. In 1987, Del Shannon performed the song on "Late Night With David Letterman."

The song has been covered by people such as Lawrence Welk and His Orchestra (instrumental), Small Faces, Elvis Presley, and The Beach Boys.

Answer: Stand By Me

Ben E. King, Jerry Leiber, and Mike Stoller wrote the song "Stand By Me" in 1961. King recorded it that same year. According to King, the title was inspired by a song written by Sam Cooke and J.W. Alexander called "Stand By Me Father." It reached number one on the charts.

The song was the title song of the 1986 movie "Stand By Me."

It has been covered by many artists, including John Lennon, Mickey Gilley, Playing for Change, and Prince Royce.

Answer: pity

"Town Without Pity" was written by Dimitri Tiomkin and Ned Washington in 1961. Gene Pitney recorded it that year for the movie of the same name. The song reached number 13 on the charts. It won a Golden Globe Award for Best Song. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Song, but lost to "Moon River."

In the 1989 movie "Look Who's Talking," Kirstie Alley (as Molly) and John Travolta (as James) sing along and dance to "Town Without Pity."

The song has been covered by artists such as Ronnie Montrose (instrumental), Los Straitjacketes, and Lilli Passero.