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60s One Hit Wonders Vol. 7 Trivia Quiz

The next in the series; all these songs charted Top 40 Us, and the artists never made it there again. Hope all of you who play this series are enjoying them. Good luck.

A multiple-choice quiz by fredsixties. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
fredsixties

Time
4 mins

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Multiple Choice

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287,884

Updated
Jun 02 23

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Question 1 of 10

1. Commander Cody's well known version of "Hot Rod Lincoln" was actually a cover of the a previous version, which was recorded 12 years earlier in 1960 by whom? Hint

Bobby Bland

Bobby Bonds

Ward Bond

Johnny Bond

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Question 2 of 10

2. In 1961 the romantic song "Those Oldies But Goodies (Remind Me Of You)" was a Top 10 hit for this doo-wop group. Hint

Little Caesar and The Romans

Little Jimmy and The Fireballs

LIttle Joe and The Echoes

Little Richie and The Silvertones

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Question 3 of 10

3. "Johnny Get Angry" was a Top 10 summertime hit in 1962 for this singer/actress. Hint

Nancy Sommers

Suzanne Sommers

Joanie Sommers

Brett Sommers

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Question 4 of 10

4. This multi-talented Australian sent "Tie Me Kangaroo Down Sport" to the US and made it to the Top 10 of the charts in 1963. He is? Hint

Rolf Harris

Richard Rolf

Richard Harris

Rolf Davis

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Question 5 of 10

5. 1964 saw this New Jersey based group take "I Wanna Love Him So Bad" to the Top 10. They were? Hint

The Human Beinz

The Jelly Beans

The Candy Canes

The Sweet Peas

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Question 6 of 10

6. In 1965, "Land Of a Thousand Dances" was the first cover of this song (which has been covered numerous times) to make it to the Top 40. This version was recorded by whom? Hint

The Wrestlers

The Beefeaters

Cannibal and The Headhunters

Johnny and The Symbols

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Question 7 of 10

7. In 1966 "Caroline, No" was released by this singer/songwriter who had tremendous success with his family members in a well known group of the time. He is? Hint

Carl Wilson

Brian Wilson

Dennis Wilson

Mike Love

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Question 8 of 10

8. Early in the springtime of 1967, "For What It's Worth" hit the charts. What group, which consisted of many members who moved on to bigger and better things, put this song to vinyl? Hint

Buffalo Springfield

Bill and The Buffaloes

The Springfields

Commander Cody

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Question 9 of 10

9. In the spring of 1968, "Summertime Blues" was a Top 20 hit for this band who are considered pioneers in heavy-metal music. Hint

The Psychedelics

The Who

Blue Cheer

The Electric Prunes

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Question 10 of 10

10. In the summer of 1969 "In The Year 2525 (Exordium and Terminus)" went all the way to the top of the charts. Who recorded it? Hint

Dale and Grace

Clark and White

Smith and Jones

Zager and Evans

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Commander Cody's well known version of "Hot Rod Lincoln" was actually a cover of the a previous version, which was recorded 12 years earlier in 1960 by whom?

Answer: Johnny Bond

Billboard number 26, Aug 8, 1960. Bond was actually a very popular country singer from the 40s through the 60s and had a country hit called "Ten Little Bottles" in 1965, which went all the way to number two on the country charts. However, "Hot Rod Lincoln" was his only appearance on the Billboard Top 40.

2. In 1961 the romantic song "Those Oldies But Goodies (Remind Me Of You)" was a Top 10 hit for this doo-wop group.

Answer: Little Caesar and The Romans

Billboard number nine, June 26, 1961. This group was the proverbial flash in a pan. They hit with this song, released two others, which didn't do as well, and broke up by mid 1962. Their biggest claim to fame was that sometimes they would dress in togas for their live appearances.

3. "Johnny Get Angry" was a Top 10 summertime hit in 1962 for this singer/actress.

Answer: Joanie Sommers

Billboard number seven, July 21, 1962. Born Joan Drost, in Buffalo, New York, she changed her name and moved to California with her family at age 14. She later appeared on the TV show "77 Sunset Strip". She also was a regular guest on 60s and 70s game shows such as "Hollywood Squares", "You Don't Say", and "The Match Game".

4. This multi-talented Australian sent "Tie Me Kangaroo Down Sport" to the US and made it to the Top 10 of the charts in 1963. He is?

Answer: Rolf Harris

Billboard number three, July 13, 1963. With credits too numerous to mention, Harris has been a British TV personality, a radio personality, a recording artist, and a painter (his collection of art was exhibited at London's National Gallery in 2002). He was also commissioned to paint Queen Elizabeth's portrait for her 80th birthday.

5. 1964 saw this New Jersey based group take "I Wanna Love Him So Bad" to the Top 10. They were?

Answer: The Jelly Beans

Billboard number nine, August 8, 1964. Formed in 1962, this song was their only Top 40 hit. It was written by the great Jeff Barry and Ellie Greenwich.

6. In 1965, "Land Of a Thousand Dances" was the first cover of this song (which has been covered numerous times) to make it to the Top 40. This version was recorded by whom?

Answer: Cannibal and The Headhunters

Billboard number 30, April 17, 1965. They are credited with being the first Mexican-American group with a hit record. They opened for The Beatles on their 1965 US tour.

7. In 1966 "Caroline, No" was released by this singer/songwriter who had tremendous success with his family members in a well known group of the time. He is?

Answer: Brian Wilson

Billboard number 32, April 30, 1966. The final cut on the legendary "Pet Sounds" Beach Boys album, released in 1966. Wilson wrote most of the material for the album, which is widely acclaimed as possibly the greatest album of all time.

8. Early in the springtime of 1967, "For What It's Worth" hit the charts. What group, which consisted of many members who moved on to bigger and better things, put this song to vinyl?

Answer: Buffalo Springfield

Billboard number seven, March 25, 1967. The group formed in April 1966, and was gone by the spring of 1968. However, out of the original six members, Stephen Stills, Neil Young and Jim Messina went on to do pretty well.

9. In the spring of 1968, "Summertime Blues" was a Top 20 hit for this band who are considered pioneers in heavy-metal music.

Answer: Blue Cheer

Billboard number 14, May 4, 1968. Based in San Francisco, the group was considered "the epitome of San Francisco Psychedelica" by many. Although not making it back to the Top 40, they still record today.

10. In the summer of 1969 "In The Year 2525 (Exordium and Terminus)" went all the way to the top of the charts. Who recorded it?

Answer: Zager and Evans

Billboard number one, July 12, 1969. Too easy! Two college buddies who wrote this song and took it to the top. They no longer record, but are still friends and are still in the music business. As if by fate, this was the number one song in the country on July 20, 1969, when Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed on the moon.

Source: Author fredsixties

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