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1.
  Behind the Green Door    
Fun Fill-It
 17 Qns
Complete the lyrics
Fill in the lyrics of this 1950s song "The Green Door" and if you ever find out what's behind it, please keep it secret!
Very Easy, 17 Qns, Chavs, Nov 19 23
Very Easy
Chavs gold member
Nov 19 23
98 plays
2.
  The First Billboard Hot 100 - Top Ten   great trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Before August of 1958 Billboard published a number of charts of different sizes and source. For the week ending August 04 1958 Billboard began the Hot 100. This quiz concerns the first top ten chart from that Hot 100.
Average, 10 Qns, Desimac, Sep 30 23
Average
Desimac gold member
Sep 30 23
241 plays
3.
Hits of the 1950s
  Hits of the 1950s   popular trivia quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
A question about a hit from each year of the 1950s.
Average, 10 Qns, EnglishJedi, Jun 18 18
Average
EnglishJedi gold member
Jun 18 18
1666 plays
4.
  1950 to1955 - Music, Music, Music   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
This is volume II of music from the early 1950s, what I like to call the "no era" era. I hope you enjoy the reminiscing and good luck!
Average, 15 Qns, maddogrick16, Sep 30 23
Average
maddogrick16 gold member
Sep 30 23
6221 plays
5.
  Oldies 1150, Big 500 Countdown Part 6   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Every year my local oldies radio station (CKOC in Hamilton, Ontario) compiles a countdown of the top 500 oldies, based on listeners' votes. Here is a sampling of some of the songs from the '50s that made the 2004 list (not counted down in order).
Easier, 10 Qns, skunkee, Mar 17 10
Easier
skunkee editor
5565 plays
6.
  Hits of the late 1950s   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
I will give you the title of a song and you tell me which singer or group sang it. Good luck!
Average, 15 Qns, Velvet_Rain, Apr 06 16
Average
Velvet_Rain
6374 plays
7.
  Name That Tune ("O.G." Rock Version)   popular trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
The ten most iconic original 1950s rock songs of all-time are listed. Simply match them with the correct first three lyrics of the song, and you will Name That Tune.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, mj20, Mar 12 22
Very Easy
mj20
Mar 12 22
586 plays
8.
  Lyrics From The 50s - Final Instalment!   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
I started this series with 20 questions and I'll end the same way. Enjoy the reminiscing!
Average, 20 Qns, maddogrick16, Nov 01 15
Average
maddogrick16 gold member
4940 plays
9.
  Memories of Childhood   best quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Many of these songs, from 1958 and 1959, were in my collection of 45s before I was ten, and at least one my mother had on a 78. All you have to do is match the snippet of lyric on the left with the performer(s) on the right.
Easier, 10 Qns, spanishliz, Apr 16 19
Easier
spanishliz editor
Apr 16 19
594 plays
10.
  Song Lyrics From The 1950s   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
You'll be asked to either identify the artist or the song title of these songs back in the days when you could "really" sing along. If this is well received, I'll do more!
Average, 20 Qns, maddogrick16, Apr 09 20
Average
maddogrick16 gold member
Apr 09 20
4558 plays
trivia question Quick Question
Who was singing about her "Dreamboat" in 1955?

From Quiz "Oldies for Oldies"




11.
  1950 to 1955 - the "No Era" era   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
The big band era ended in the late 40's. The rock era began in 1955. What filled up the vacuum? Some mighty fine vocals and instrumentals! Let's reminisce a bit and have some fun.
Average, 15 Qns, maddogrick16, Nov 01 15
Average
maddogrick16 gold member
4539 plays
12.
  Sing Me '50s Rock and Roll Volume 2   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Because I love '50s music so much, here is a second helping of the fabulous Rock and Roll music of the '50s. Can you Sing Me '50s Rock and Roll Volume 2? All you need to do is match the songs with the artists. Good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, wenray, Jul 11 22
Average
wenray
Jul 11 22
1511 plays
13.
  Sing Me '50s Rock and Roll   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The 1950s produced some of the greatest rock and roll songs ever. It was very hard to select ten songs for this quiz, so I have picked rock and roll songs that I like best. All you need to do is tell me who had these hits. Good luck.
Easier, 10 Qns, wenray, Sep 06 16
Easier
wenray
1872 plays
14.
  Lyrics From the 50s - IV   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
More 50s lyrics.
Average, 10 Qns, maddogrick16, Nov 01 15
Average
maddogrick16 gold member
4344 plays
15.
  Lyrics From The 50s - V   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Keep those 45s dust free!
Average, 10 Qns, maddogrick16, Sep 07 20
Average
maddogrick16 gold member
Sep 07 20
4315 plays
16.
  Pop Music Hits: 1955-1959   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here is a quiz on some of the early hit songs of rock and roll music. Good luck and have fun.
Average, 10 Qns, mrgrouchy, Sep 01 16
Average
mrgrouchy
1816 plays
17.
  For Oldies Only   great trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Remember when you could actually hum tunes? Match the singers to their 1950s' songs.
Average, 10 Qns, nyirene330, Feb 16 17
Average
nyirene330
Feb 16 17
499 plays
18.
  Lyrics From The 50's - II   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A few more '50s lyrics questions - by popular demand!
Average, 10 Qns, maddogrick16, Nov 01 15
Average
maddogrick16 gold member
3618 plays
19.
  You Must Remember This   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Surely you must remember the lyrics to these 1950s songs? I do and I wasn't born until 1991.
Average, 10 Qns, Joepetz, Nov 15 21
Average
Joepetz gold member
Nov 15 21
1094 plays
20.
  Oldies for Oldies   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The songs in this quiz are No. 1 hits from the '50s. If you are an oldie like me you may remember them. If you are not an oldie, just guess. UK chart: Guinness book of British Hit Singles. US chart: Joel Whitburn's Billboard Top Pop Singles.
Average, 10 Qns, shipyardbernie, Oct 16 19
Average
shipyardbernie gold member
Oct 16 19
392 plays
21.
  Oldies for Oldies: Vol.2   great trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
The songs in this quiz are No. 1 hits from the '50s. If you are an oldie like me you may remember them. If you are not an oldie, just guess. UK chart: Guinness book of British Hit Singles. US chart: Joel Whitburn's Billboard Top Pop Singles.
Average, 10 Qns, shipyardbernie, Sep 26 19
Average
shipyardbernie gold member
Sep 26 19
423 plays
22.
  Vintage 1950s Rock and Roll Groups    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
For this easy quiz, you only need to match a rock group from the 1950s with its lead singer.
Easier, 10 Qns, lowtechmaster, Aug 24 15
Easier
lowtechmaster
1166 plays
23.
  Match Song to Artist - US Top 15 of 1952    
Match Quiz
 15 Qns
These are the US Top 15 songs in order for 1952 according to Billboard Magazine. Match each song with its artist.
Easier, 15 Qns, jcmttt, Aug 13 21
Easier
jcmttt gold member
Aug 13 21
350 plays
24.
  Number 1 Billboard Hits 1950 - 1959   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I'll give you lyrics from ten songs that were number one hits according to the US Billboard Hot 100. You do the rest.
Average, 10 Qns, suzi_greer, Jan 24 19
Average
suzi_greer
Jan 24 19
2060 plays
25.
  Influential 1950s Musicians    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
These musicians were in on the ground floor of rock and roll. Each of them has had a lasting influence on popular music.
Average, 10 Qns, elmo7, Jul 18 22
Average
elmo7
Jul 18 22
510 plays
26.
  Match Song to Artist - US Top 15 of 1954    
Match Quiz
 15 Qns
These are the US Top 15 songs in order for 1954 according to Billboard Magazine. Match each song with its artist.
Average, 15 Qns, jcmttt, Aug 13 21
Average
jcmttt gold member
Aug 13 21
432 plays
27.
  Do you Know your Rock and Roll Era: Part 2   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Have fun with this quiz that turns the clock back to the 50s. I know there are still some teenagers out there from that era who will have some fond memories from this quiz.
Easier, 10 Qns, zambesi, Sep 13 19
Easier
zambesi
Sep 13 19
449 plays
28.
  Oldies Music for Beginners   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here is a quiz that deals with some real oldies. Have fun.
Average, 10 Qns, paulisnotdead, Mar 14 13
Average
paulisnotdead
3870 plays
29.
  The '50s: Not All Rock 'n' Roll Vol.2   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
From 1955 Rock 'n' Roll started to dominate the music charts but not all was lost by the ballad singers, just yet. US chart: Joel Whitburn's Billboard book of Top Pop Singles. UK chart: Guinness book of British Hit Singles.
Average, 10 Qns, shipyardbernie, Oct 31 17
Average
shipyardbernie gold member
Oct 31 17
446 plays
30.
  Match Song to Artist - US Top 15 of 1953    
Match Quiz
 15 Qns
These are the US Top 15 songs in order for 1953 according to Billboard Magazine. Match each song with its artist.
Average, 15 Qns, jcmttt, Aug 13 21
Average
jcmttt gold member
Aug 13 21
371 plays
31.
  1950s: Giants of Popular Music   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Enjoy this journey back to the iconic music days of the 1950s!
Average, 10 Qns, BenTNickel, Sep 29 19
Average
BenTNickel
Sep 29 19
622 plays
32.
  Oldies but Goodies: The 1950s   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Match the correct song or singer to the information given. If you are too young to remember vinyl, this may not be the quiz for you!
Average, 10 Qns, nyirene330, Aug 24 21
Average
nyirene330
Aug 24 21
1134 plays
33.
  Lyrics From The 50s - III   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Sing along with me... more lyrics from the 1950's!
Average, 10 Qns, maddogrick16, Oct 11 21
Average
maddogrick16 gold member
Oct 11 21
2533 plays
34.
  The '50s: Not All Rock 'n' Roll Vol.1   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
From 1955 Rock 'n' Roll started to dominate the music charts but not all was lost by the ballad singers, just yet. US chart: Joel Whitburn's Billboard book of Top Pop Singles. UK chart: Guinness book of British Hit Singles.
Average, 10 Qns, shipyardbernie, Oct 31 17
Average
shipyardbernie gold member
Oct 31 17
421 plays
35.
  Do you Know your Rock and Roll Era: Part One   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Have fun with this quiz that turns the clock back to the 50s. I know there are still some teenagers out there from that era who will have some fond memories from this quiz.
Average, 10 Qns, zambesi, Oct 25 22
Average
zambesi
Oct 25 22
513 plays
36.
  Boomers-The Formative Years (B-TFY) 4    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Yes, it's the 50s again and "twas brillig, and the slithy toves did gyre and gimble in the wabe." The quiz that follows is more slithy than brillig, but I think you can enjoy it anyway. Suspend your intellect.
Average, 10 Qns, gfitz47, Nov 05 16
Average
gfitz47 gold member
345 plays
37.
  Match Song to Artist - US Top 15 of 1951    
Match Quiz
 15 Qns
These are the US Top 15 songs in order for 1951 according to Billboard Magazine (One song has been removed (#14) and replaced by number 16 because it appeared twice in the list). Simply match each song with its artist.
Average, 15 Qns, jcmttt, Apr 01 21
Average
jcmttt gold member
Apr 01 21
363 plays
38.
  Match Song to Artist - US Top 15 of 1950    
Match Quiz
 15 Qns
These are the US Top 15 songs in order for 1950 according to Billboard Magazine (One song has been removed (#7) and replaced by number 16 because it appeared twice in the list). Simply match each song with its artist.
Average, 15 Qns, jcmttt, Sep 05 21
Average
jcmttt gold member
Sep 05 21
396 plays
39.
  Boomers-The Formative Years (B-TFY) 2   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
So it's the same drill as the first B-TFY, songs either written or recorded in the Boomer years, concentrating on the fifties and not restricted to a specific genre. So return with me now to those thrilling days of yesteryear. (yawn)
Average, 10 Qns, gfitz47, Sep 28 16
Average
gfitz47 gold member
244 plays
40.
  Number One Hits, 1955-1959   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Between 1955 and 1959, the Billboard Top 40 Pop Singles lists 88 songs that reached Number One. This quiz is about the ONLY Number One songs (ever) for ten artists. How many can you identify?
Average, 10 Qns, lowtechmaster, Mar 11 16
Average
lowtechmaster
858 plays
41.
  Boomers-The Formative Years 7 (B-TFY 7)   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Songs chosen using my filter. Interesting facts are often neither. Trust me. Close your eyes and fall back, I got you. Whoa! I wasn't ready! You OK?
Average, 10 Qns, gfitz47, Feb 04 17
Average
gfitz47 gold member
Feb 04 17
265 plays
42.
  Jukebox Hits 1   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here are songs from the 50s and 60s. See if you can match them to the artist who performed them. Put a quarter in...and let the fun begin! (Let me know if you like this quiz - there could be more!)
Average, 10 Qns, Mimi_S, Sep 19 19
Average
Mimi_S
Sep 19 19
3744 plays
43.
  Voices from the 50s   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here's a look at some songs and singers from the fifties. Some rock, some not.
Average, 10 Qns, robert362, May 24 10
Average
robert362
3767 plays
44.
  Boomers-The Formative Years (B-TFY) 3    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
In the 50s while you listened to the radio to real music, lurking in the background were your parents' songs, songs from other parts of the country or world and unique genres that you completely missed. Too bad, you can't go home again.
Average, 10 Qns, gfitz47, Oct 24 16
Average
gfitz47 gold member
489 plays
45.
  Memories   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Memories of singers and songs from the '50's.
Average, 10 Qns, silver951, Sep 10 15
Average
silver951
5340 plays
46.
  Number One Hits, 1955-1959, Part II    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The Billboard Top 100, renamed Hot 100, had over 85 songs reach Number One from 1955-1959. Which of these songs, artists, and years can you identify?
Average, 10 Qns, lowtechmaster, Dec 23 16
Average
lowtechmaster
572 plays
47.
  The Sheet Music Chart   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Before November 1952 Britain did not have a record sales chart. The hit parade was based on a sheet music sales chart broadcast by Radio Luxembourg.
Average, 10 Qns, Christinap, Nov 10 11
Average
Christinap
375 plays
48.
  Boomers-The Formative Years (B-TFY)5   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here are more inspirational songs and little known facts from the 1950s. Disclaimer: These facts may not inspire you nor have any relation to your interpretation of reality, but hey, it's not about you.
Average, 10 Qns, gfitz47, Dec 23 16
Average
gfitz47 gold member
303 plays
49.
  Boomers-The Formative Years (B-TFY) 6    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Same as previous quizzes save we had to cut back on the humor. Writers from China are getting paid more per joke. Some non mainstream songs. Hope you still enjoy.
Average, 10 Qns, gfitz47, Jan 12 17
Average
gfitz47 gold member
195 plays
50.
  Torch Songs   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A torch song is a sentimental love song, typically one in which the singer laments an unrequited or lost love. These torch songs are from the 1950s and 60s - can you identify the singer of these torch songs?
Tough, 10 Qns, flossy50, Nov 16 12
Tough
flossy50
890 plays
51.
  More Fifties Tunes    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Here's another fifties music quiz. Hope you enjoy it!
Average, 15 Qns, Dorfette, Apr 16 13
Average
Dorfette
3559 plays
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