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1. "You Can Continue Hating Me"
Jay and the Americans
2. "The Dresser"
Dion
3. "Civilian Girl"
Bryan Hyland
4. "Opened With a Punch"
Bent Fabric
5. "He Laughed"
Neil Sedaka
6. "I'm Not Owned By You"
David Rose
7. "The One Who Knows Where He's Going"
Ray Charles
8. "Staying Together Is Easy"
Isley Brothers
9. "Straighten And Whisper"
The Duprees
10. "Street Dog"
The Shirelles
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. "You Can Continue Hating Me"
Answer: Ray Charles
"I Can't Stop Loving You" by Ray Charles was released in 1962 and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100, US Billboard R&B Singles, and US Adult Contemporary charts. The song was originally written, composed, and recorded by country musician Don Gibson in 1958. Ray Charles version of the song won him the Award for Best Rhythm and Blues Recording at the 1963 Grammy Awards.
2. "The Dresser"
Answer: David Rose
"The Stripper" by David Rose was released in 1962 and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. It is a jazzy instrumental usually used to accompany striptease artists during their performances. It has been featured in many films such as "Slap Shot" (1977), "The Full Monty" (1997), "Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit" (2005), "Used Cars" (1980), "Hot Tub Time Machine" (2010), and "Gypsy"(1962).
3. "Civilian Girl"
Answer: The Shirelles
"Soldier Boy" by the girl group the Shirelles was released in 1962 and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. It was written by Luther Dixon and Florence Greenberg. The song was featured in the films "The Wanderers" (1979), "Born on the Fourth of July" (1989), and "Riding in Cars with Boys" (2001).
4. "Opened With a Punch"
Answer: Bryan Hyland
"Sealed with a Kiss" by Bryan Hyland was released in 1962 and reached number three on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. The original was recorded in 1960 by the Four Voices but it failed to make the charts. In 1967, the Gary Lewis and the Playboys version reached number 19 on the Hot 100 chart. In 1972, Bobby Vinton covered the song and also took it to number 19 on the Hot 100 chart.
5. "He Laughed"
Answer: Jay and the Americans
"She Cried" by Jay and the Americans was released in 1962 and reached number five on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song was actually the B-side of the single "Dawning" which was a flop so a DJ on the west coast played the B-side for six straight hours and it caught on with listeners.
6. "I'm Not Owned By You"
Answer: The Duprees
"You Belong to Me" by the Duprees was released in 1962 and reached number seven on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song is a cover of the 1952 original by Jo Stafford. The song has also been covered by Patti Page, Ella Fitzgerald, and Dean Martin.
The song has been featured in the films "Carol" (2015), "The Nun" (2018), "The Irishman" (2019), "Mona Lisa Smile" (2003), "Grindhouse" (2007), and "Shrek" (2001).
7. "The One Who Knows Where He's Going"
Answer: Dion
"The Wanderer" by Dion was released in November 1961 and reached number two on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1962. It has been covered by many artists including Dee Snider, Gary Glitter, The Beach Boys, Leif Garrett, Bruce Springsteen, Delbert McClinton, and Dave Edmunds. The band Status Quo recorded the song in 1984 and took it to number two on the Hot 100 chart.
8. "Staying Together Is Easy"
Answer: Neil Sedaka
"Breaking Up Is Hard to Do" by Neil Sedaka was released in 1962 and reached number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. In 1975, Sedaka released a revamped slower version of the song and it reached number one on the US Billboard Adult Contemporary chart. It has also been covered by The Partridge Family, The Carpenters, Lenny Welch, and Dee Dee Sharp.
9. "Straighten And Whisper"
Answer: Isley Brothers
"Twist and Shout" by the Isley Brothers was released in 1962 and reached number 17 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. It was originally recorded by The Top Notes in 1961. The 1963 Beatles' cover reached number two on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and in 1986, it reached number 23 on the Hot 100 due to the song being featured in the 1986 film "Ferris Bueller's Day Off".
10. "Street Dog"
Answer: Bent Fabric
"Alley Cat" is an instrumental by the Danish pianist and composer Bent Fabric. It was released in 1962 and reached number seven on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart and number two on the U.S. Billboard Easy Listening chart. The tune has been covered by Ray Conniff, Chet Atkins, Al Hirt, Peggy Lee, and Bobby Rydell.
It has also been featured in the films "Shag" (1989), "Cabin Boy" (1994),"Duets" (2000), and "Imaginary Heroes" (2004).
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