1960s Music Trivia

61. "You Really Got Me" topped the charts in the UK and reached number seven in the USA. Which rock band from the UK sang this song?

From Quiz 1960s Music: Male Groups

Answer: The Kinks

The Kinks was formed in North London and consisted of brothers Dave and Ray Davies, Mick Avory and Pete Quaife. "You Really Got Me" was their third single. In 1965 "All Day and All of the Night" reached number two in the UK and number seven in the USA. "Tired of Waiting for You" (1965) reached number one in the UK and number six in the USA. The Troggs formed in Hampshire in 1964 and their "Wild Thing" peaked at number number two in the UK and number one in the USA in 1966. The Yardbirds formed in London in 1963 with "For Your Love" reached number two in the UK and number six in the USA in 1965. Eric Clapton was one of the original members of the group. The Who also from London with "I Can't Explain" peaked at number eight in the UK in 1965 and was much less successful in the USA at number 93.

From Quiz 1960s Music: Female Groups

Answer: The Crystals

The Crystals had chart hits in the period 1961-1964 with "There's No Other (Like My Baby)", "Do Doo Ron Ron (When He Walked Me Home)", "Uptown", "Then He Kissed Me" and "He's Sure the Boy I Love". All making the Top 20. "He's A Rebel", written by Gene Pitney, was originally offered to The Shirelles, but they turned it down as they did not like the lyrics where the singer likes a bad boy.

From Quiz Duets in the 1960s

Answer: Dale and Grace

Dale Houston and Grace Broussard had only one other Top 40 hit: "Stop And Think It Over" that reached number eight in 1964.

From Quiz Key 1960s Rock and Roll Groups

Answer: The Zodiacs

In 1960, Maurice Williams and The Zodiacs were a one-hit wonder. Their song, "Stay," peaked at Number One on the Billboard Top 40 Hits.

From Quiz Dynamic Duos Of 1960s Rock and Roll

Answer: ('Til) I Kissed You

The Everly Brothers were rightly one of the first inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Their beautifully blended vocal harmonies influenced and set the standard for countless rock and roll duos which followed them. "('Til) I Kissed You" was on the charts for thirteen weeks, rising as high as number four in the summer of 1959. The Crickets, better known for backing Buddy Holly, were the musicians on this track. In addition to the three listed, "Bird Dog" also made number one in 1958 and the artists had TEN other top ten hits from the late 1950s through 1967.

From Quiz The Sixties

Answer: Harry Nilsson

Grammy award-winning singer/songwriter Harry Nilsson achieved considerable fame and fortune without conventional touring. His songs have been recorded by many artists including The Yardbirds, John Farnham, Glen Campbell and Jimmy Buffett.

From Quiz Sentimental Sixties Songs

Answer: Pretty Woman

Pretty Woman was a 1964 hit for Roy Orbison. This song led to a movie entitled "Pretty Woman" which starred Richard Gere and Julia Roberts.

From Quiz The Other Side Of Music:The '60s B-sides.

Answer: Save The Last Dance For Me

The Drifters had a number one hit for three weeks with "Save The Last Dance For Me" in 1960. It reached number two on the UK chart the same year. "There Goes My Baby" was a number two hit on the US pop chart in 1959. It failed to chart in the UK. "Dance With Me" was a number 15 hit on the US pop chart in 1959. It reached number 17 on the UK chart in 1960. "I Count The Tears" was a number 17 hit on the US pop chart in 1961. It reached number 28 on the UK chart the same year.

From Quiz Can You Dig the Sixties? Part 4

Answer: Pasadena

"The Little Old Lady from Pasadena" was a 1964 hit song for Jan Berry and Dean Torrence, a singing duo from California. The heroine of this tune was an elderly woman who went racing through Pasadena in her "shiny red Super Stock Dodge." This lady was "the terror of Colorado Boulevard." Jan and Dean took "The Little Old Lady from Pasadena", released on Liberty Records, to the number three spot on the U.S. Billboard charts in the summer of 1964. Go, granny, go!

From Quiz 1960s Pop Music Potpourri, Part 3

Answer: pauper

"I've been a puppet, a pauper, a pirate, a poet, a pawn and a king..." The popular song "That's Life" was performed by the great Frank Sinatra and released on Reprise Records in 1966. "That's Life" climbed to the number four spot on the U.S. Billboard charts. The lyrics and music, composed by Dean Kay and Kelly Gordon, summed up Sinatra's stormy life quite nicely. Ol' Blue Eyes sang these words: "That's life; that's what people say You're riding high in April, shot down in May But I know I'm gonna change that tune When I'm back on top, back on top in June..."

From Quiz Can You Dig the Sixties? Part 2

Answer: Vaudeville

The English group The New Vaudeville Band climbed to the top of the U.S. Billboard singles charts in late 1966 with the novelty song "Winchester Cathedral." Lead vocalist John Carter sounded like Rudy Vallee with his megaphone, and the melody was catchy. This single was issued in the USA on the Fontana record label. Carter sang these words from the song's chorus: "Winchester Cathedral, You're bringing me down You stood and you watched as My baby left town..."

From Quiz Can You Dig the Sixties?

Answer: crayons

Scottish singer Lulu (Marie Lawrie) climbed to the top of the U.S. Billboard singles charts in the fall of 1967 with the song "To Sir, with Love". In the lyrics, Lulu praised her teacher for taking her "from crayons to perfume." The movie "To Sir, with Love" starred Sidney Poitier. This song was released on Epic Records in the USA.

From Quiz More Pop Music Hits: 1960-1963

Answer: DiMucci

Dion Francis DiMucci was born in New York City in July 1939. DiMucci's song "Runaround Sue" climbed to the top of the U.S. Billboard singles charts in October 1961. Dion also achieved success with a single called "The Wanderer." Dion sang these lyrics from "Runaround Sue": "Ask any fool that she ever know, they'll say Ah-keep away from a-Runaround Sue, yeah..."

From Quiz Pop Music Hits: 1960-1963

Answer: The Angels

The Angels were a female singing group that topped the U.S. singles charts in 1963 with "My Boyfriend's Back." The group consisted of Peggy Santiglia (lead vocals) and sisters Barbara and Phyllis Allbut. In the song, The Angels promised retribution for a male tormentor. The ladies sang these lyrics: "My boyfriend's back, he's gonna save my reputation (Hey la, hey la, my boyfriend's back) If I were you, I'd take a permanent vacation..."

From Quiz A Little of This; A Little of That

Answer: Bobby Vee

Bobby Velline's (Vee's) career began in the most infamous of rock and roll music tragedies. On February 3, 1959, Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and The Big Bopper were killed in an airplane crash near Clear Lake, Iowa. The next show on their tour was scheduled for Moorhead, Minnesota. Bobby, who was only a 15-year old youngster at the time, teamed up with a band of schoolmates called "The Shadows", as they volunteered for the job of filling in for Buddy Holly at Moorhead. This tragic beginning eventually led to Bobby Vee's successful career. Partial lyrics from the song: "They say that you're a runaround lover Though you say it isn't so But if you put me down for another I'll know, believe me, I'll know 'Cause the night has a thousand eyes And a thousand eyes can't help but see if you are true to me So remember when you tell those little white lies That the night has a thousand eyes."

From Quiz Pop Music Potpourri: 1968-1969, Part II

Answer: Tracy

The upbeat song "Tracy" became a hit for The Cuff Links in October 1969. In fact, there was no real group called The Cuff Links for this song- the vocals were handled by a man named Ron Dante, who also did the singing on "Sugar Sugar" by The Archies. Dante, from Staten Island, NY, reached the top ten on the U.S. Billboard charts with "Tracy". Dante sang these lyrics: "Come with me; don't say no Hold me close, Tracy Never, never, ever let me go..." Tom Jones sang "Delilah", The Flying Machine sang a tune about "Rosemarie", and the Turtles recorded "Eleonore".

From Quiz Pop Music Potpourri: 1968-1969

Answer: Kiss

In October 1969, a group from Bridgeport, Connecticut, named "Steam" released a song called "Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye." Little did these three members of Steam know in 1969 that "Kiss Him Goodbye" would eventually become an international sports anthem. The group consisted of Gary DeCarlo (vocals), Paul Leka and Dale Frashuer. In the USA, this song rose to the top of the Billboard charts by the autumn of '69. "Na Na Hey Hey" is sung by sports crowds around the world to taunt the opposing team and their supporters when a victory has been secured.

From Quiz Pop Music Potpourri: 1965-1967, Part 2

Answer: Pumpkin

"Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie" was a top ten U.S. hit for Jay & The Techniques in the summer of 1967. This band was formed in Allentown, Pennsylvania, and it showcased the vocal talents of Jay Proctor. "Apples, Peaches..." featured an uptempo beat and lyrics which told the story of a narrator in romantic pursuit of a childhood friend. Proctor sang these words: "Apples, peaches, pumpkin pie You were young and so was I Now that we've grown up it seems You just keep ignoring me..."

From Quiz Pop Music Potpourri: 1965-1967

Answer: The Easybeats

The Easybeats were formed in Sydney, Australia circa 1964. The band's lead singer, Steven Wright, hailed from England. In the USA, "Friday On My Mind" was released in September of '67 and eventually peaked at the number 16 position on the Billboard charts. Wright sang these lyrics: "Tonight...I spend my bread Tonight...I lose my head Tonight...I got to get tonight Monday I have Friday on my mind..."

From Quiz American Pop Music, 1964-1969

Answer: Summer Rain

Johnny Rivers, born in New York City, had several top 40 hits during the 1960s. The song "Summer Rain" featured the lyrics, "Everybody kept on playing Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band". "Secret Agent Man" and "Poor Side of Town" were hit singles in 1966, and "Seventh Son" charted in 1965.

From Quiz Surf Music of the 1960s

Answer: Jan and Dean

Jan and Dean enjoyed success with this song that Jan Berry co-wrote with the Beach Boys' Brian Wilson. Prior to recording "Surf City" the duo recorded pop songs such as "Linda" and "Baby Talk." They met the Beach Boys while performing with them on a tour and the surf music connection was established. After teaming up with producer Lou Adler, Jan and Dean changed musical directions and became part of the surf scene. Incidentally, their recording, "Linda," was written by Jack Lawrence about the daughter of a friend of his. The little girl was Linda Eastman.

From Quiz Bygone Music

Answer: Amen Corner

Lead Singer Andy Fairweather-Low went on to have many hits of his own. Amen Corner was formed in late 1966 in Cardiff, Wales.

From Quiz Who Sang These 60s Songs? Part 1

Answer: Tom Jones

This song was released in 1966 and was a big hit for Tom Jones. Many thought the song was about Wales (his place of Birth), but was actually written about the U.S.A.

From Quiz Musical Questions: Oldies

Answer: Zombies

The questions come from "She's Not There". This big hit for the Zombies was followed by "Tell Her No".

From Quiz Dreamin' of the 60s

Answer: get married

"(March) I'm going to march you down the aisle..." It became a hit in 1961.

From Quiz Once Upon the 60s

Answer: Only the Lonely

It's from Roy Orbison's first major hit, "Only the Lonely" of 1960.

From Quiz I Dig 60s Music

Answer: her being sharp

"Mrs. Brown You've Got a Lovely Daughter" was released in 1965.

From Quiz Time for the 60s

Answer: Badfinger

This is from Badfinger's "No Matter What" of 1970.

From Quiz Groovin' with the 60s

Answer: shy

This is from Herman's Hermits' "I'm Into Something Good" of 1964.

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