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Quiz about Australian Music in the 1960s

Australian Music in the 1960s Trivia Quiz

Here are 10 questions relating to Aussie music in the latter half of the 1960s. Have fun!

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

Author
mandamoo

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
87,286

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
1199

Last 3 plays: Guest 49 (9/10), Guest 124 (6/10), Guest 124 (6/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who wrote "The Real Thing" which was a big hit for Russell Morris in 1969?

Answer: ( Two Words ... he hosted a childrens 'talent' show in the 1970s)

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Question 2 of 10

2. Name the group who had an international hit with "I'll Never Find Another You"? Hint

The Searchers

The Coasters

The Drifters

The Seekers

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Question 3 of 10

3. Before relocating to Britain, name the Bee Gees song that made the Top 10 in 1966.

Answer: ( Three Words ... including "and" in the middle !)

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which band had a number one hit with "Needle In A Haystack" in 1966? Hint

The Sundowners

Dawn

The Twilights

The Shadows

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Question 5 of 10

5. Darryl Cotton was the lead singer of which band that had a raunchy version of The Beatles "Eleanor Rigby"?

Answer: ( One Word)

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Question 6 of 10

6. Helen Reddy had a hit with "I Am Woman" in 1969.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which band had a number one hit with "She's So Fine" in 1966?

Answer: ( One Word ... it's easy!)

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Question 8 of 10

8. Normie Rowe sang "Que Sera Sera".

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who sang "Western Union Man"? Hint

Bill Haley And The Comets

Max Merritt And The Meteors

The Georges Satellites

Jefferson Starship

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Question 10 of 10

10. Bon Scott was a singer of The Valentines.

True

False

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Apr 14 2024 : Guest 49: 9/10
Apr 12 2024 : Guest 124: 6/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who wrote "The Real Thing" which was a big hit for Russell Morris in 1969?

Answer: Johnny Young

It was indeed Johnny Young the host of Young Talent Time. Incidentally, Molly Meldrum produced this psychedelic hit!

2. Name the group who had an international hit with "I'll Never Find Another You"?

Answer: The Seekers

The Seekers officially disbanded in 1968, although have performed a number of times for special concerts and are still as popular to this day.

3. Before relocating to Britain, name the Bee Gees song that made the Top 10 in 1966.

Answer: Spicks And Specks

"Spicks And Specks" was one of their Australian recorded singles.

4. Which band had a number one hit with "Needle In A Haystack" in 1966?

Answer: The Twilights

It was The Twilights with lead singer Glenn Shorrock, who later went on to have international success with The Little River Band.

5. Darryl Cotton was the lead singer of which band that had a raunchy version of The Beatles "Eleanor Rigby"?

Answer: The Zoot

The Zoot also spawned the talents of Beeb Birtles of The Little River Band and Rick Springfield - American soap star and singer.

6. Helen Reddy had a hit with "I Am Woman" in 1969.

Answer: False

This anthem for the feminist movement was a hit in 1972.

7. Which band had a number one hit with "She's So Fine" in 1966?

Answer: The Easybeats

The Easybeats had huge success in the late 60s thanks to the songwriting talents of Harry Vanda and George Young and the charisma of Little Stevie Wright. Did you know that George Young is the elder brother of Malcolm and Angus of AC/DC!

8. Normie Rowe sang "Que Sera Sera".

Answer: True

Yes indeed he did, a very up tempo version.

9. Who sang "Western Union Man"?

Answer: Max Merritt And The Meteors

Their other big hit was "Slippin' Away".

10. Bon Scott was a singer of The Valentines.

Answer: True

True, before success with AC/DC, Bon was indeed in a band called The Valentines.

Source: Author mandamoo

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