Oceana Jukebox 1962 Quiz | Music Word Play

Oceana Jukebox 1962 Trivia Quiz

They changed the records in the Oceana Bar jukebox again and it's music from 1962. Some of this stuff brings back memories. Match the fishy tunes to the fishy artists.

A matching quiz by bigjohnsludge. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. "The Coho-Motion"

Answer: Little Eelva

"The Loco-Motion" by Little Eva was released in 1962 and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song was covered by Grand Funk Railroad in 1974 and again by Kylie Minogue in 1988. The song was written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King.

2. "Duke of Eel"

Answer: Gene Shadler

"Duke of Earl" by Gene Chandler was released in 1962 and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and the Billboard R&B chart. Other songs by Chandler include "Just Be True", "Nothing Can Stop Me", "Groovy Situation".

3. "Palisades Shark"

Answer: Freddy Clamon

"Palisades Park" by Freddy Cannon was released in 1962 and reached number three on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song was written by game show creator Chuck Barris. Other songs by Cannon include "Tallahassee Lassie", "Way Down Yonder in New Orleans", and "Abigail Beecher".

4. "Shella"

Answer: Tommy Roe

"Sheila" by Tommy Roe was released in 1962 and reached number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. Other songs by Roe include "The Folk Singer", "Dizzy", "Sweet Pea", and "Hooray for Hazel".

5. "Sealed With a Fish"

Answer: Bryan Hylamprey

"Sealed With a Kiss" by Brian Hyland was released in 1962 and reached number three on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song was covered by Gary Lewis & the Playboys in 1967 and by Bobby Vinton in 1972. In 1960, Hyland had the number one hit "Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Bikini".

6. "Twist and Trout"

Answer: The Eelsly Brothers

"Twist and Shout" by the Isley Brothers was released in 1962 and reached number 17 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. The Beatles version of the song made it to number two on the Billboard chart in 1963. Other songs by the Isley Brothers include "It's Your Thing", "Pop That Thang", and "That Lady" aka "Who's That Lady".

7. "Soldier Koi"

Answer: The Shellrelles

"Soldier Boy" by the female group the Shirelles was released in 1962 and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Other songs by the group include "Will You Love Me Tomorrow", "Dedicated To The One I Love", and "Baby It's You".

8. "Green Grunions"

Answer: Sucker T. & the M.G.s

"Green Onions" by Booker T. & the M.G.'s is an instrumental and was released in 1962 and reached number three on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Other songs by the group include "Hang 'Em High", "Time Is Tight", and "Groovin'".

9. "Ahab the Acrab"

Answer: Stingray Stevens

"Ahab the Arab" is a novelty song written and recorded by Ray Stevens and was released in 1962. The song reached number five on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. Other hits by Stevens include "Harry The Hairy Ape", "Gitarzan", "Along Came Jones", "Turn Your Radio On", and "The Streak".

10. "Venus in Bluegill Jeans"

Answer: Jimmy Clamton

"Venus in Blue Jeans" by Jimmy Clanton was released in 1962 and reached number seven on US Billboard charts. Other songs by Clanton include "Just a Dream", "Go, Jimmy, Go", and "Another Sleepless Night".

Source: Author bigjohnsludge

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Questions		Choices
1. "The Coho-Motion"		Tommy Roe
2. "Duke of Eel"		Gene Shadler
3. "Palisades Shark"		The Shellrelles
4. "Shella"		The Eelsly Brothers
5. "Sealed With a Fish"		Bryan Hylamprey
6. "Twist and Trout"		Little Eelva
7. "Soldier Koi"		Jimmy Clamton
8. "Green Grunions"		Freddy Clamon
9. "Ahab the Acrab"		Stingray Stevens
10. "Venus in Bluegill Jeans"		Sucker T. & the M.G.s