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Can You Remember The Fifties? Trivia Quiz

I was too young to remember most of these but, grew-up listening to them thanks to my mom. There was alot of great music back then. This is my first attempt at creating a quiz and I hope you enjoy it.

A multiple-choice quiz by Dorfette. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
Dorfette

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
20,512

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
9 / 15

Plays
2780

Last 3 plays: Guest 174 (8/15), nanagibb (7/15), Guest 170 (11/15).

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Question 1 of 15

1. In 1959 Which Group Or Artist Sang A Song Called 'I've Had It'? Hint

The Bells

The Bell Notes

Jessie Belvin

The Belmonts

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Question 2 of 15

2. In 1957, Who sang 'Mr. Lee'? Hint

The Bobbettes

The Blue Bells

Bob B. Soxx and The Blue Jeans

The Blue Notes

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Question 3 of 15

3. In 1952, Which of these female singers had a song called 'Till I Waltz Again With You'? Hint

Teresa Brewer

Patti Page

Brenda Lee

Wanda Jackson

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Question 4 of 15

4. In 1959, which group or artist sang 'The Three Bells'? Hint

The Everly Brothers

Dale and Grace

The Marcels

The Browns

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Question 5 of 15

5. In 1958, Who sang 'Just A Dream'? Hint

Jerry Fuller

Don Gibson

Chuck Miller

Jimmy Clanton

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Question 6 of 15

6. In 1954, which group first sang 'Goodnite Sweetheart Goodnite'? Hint

The Spiders

The Spinners

The Sparkletones

The Spaniels

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Question 7 of 15

7. In 1955 which of the following sang 'Rock and Roll Waltz'? Hint

Brenda Starr

Patsy Cline

Edwin Starr

Kay Starr

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Question 8 of 15

8. In 1959, What Duo Sang 'Tell Him No'? Hint

Bob and Earl

Tom and Dick

Tom and Jerry

Travis and Bob

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Question 9 of 15

9. In 1951, who sang 'The Little White Cloud That Cried'? Hint

Johnnie Ray

Dean Martin

Johnny Mathis

Mel Torme

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Question 10 of 15

10. In 1955, who sang 'I Hear You Knockin'? Hint

Smiley Lewis

Smiley Burnett

The Five Keys

The Fireflies

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Question 11 of 15

11. In 1957, what group or artist sang 'Young Blood'? Hint

The Impalas

The Drifters

The Coasters

Sam Cooke

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Question 12 of 15

12. In 1959, which group or artist sang 'Six Nights A Week'? Hint

The Five Satins

The Coasters

The Crests

The Drifters

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Question 13 of 15

13. In 1958, which group or artist sang 'Problems'? Hint

The Orioles

The Belmonts

The Everly Brothers

The Crests

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Question 14 of 15

14. In 1959, which of the following females sang 'Candy Apple Red'? Hint

Bonnie Guitar

Gloria Mann

Damita jo

Dinah Shore

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Question 15 of 15

15. In 1958, who sang the song 'Susie Darlin'? Hint

Billy Graves

Robin Ward

Robin Luke

Ray Price

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In 1959 Which Group Or Artist Sang A Song Called 'I've Had It'?

Answer: The Bell Notes

This was the only hit for this artist(s)

2. In 1957, Who sang 'Mr. Lee'?

Answer: The Bobbettes

They had another song called 'I SHOT MR. LEE'

3. In 1952, Which of these female singers had a song called 'Till I Waltz Again With You'?

Answer: Teresa Brewer

She also sang 'Music! Music! Music!'

4. In 1959, which group or artist sang 'The Three Bells'?

Answer: The Browns

They also sang 'The Old Lamplighter'

5. In 1958, Who sang 'Just A Dream'?

Answer: Jimmy Clanton

This was his biggest hit.

6. In 1954, which group first sang 'Goodnite Sweetheart Goodnite'?

Answer: The Spaniels

This song was heard in 'American Graffiti. The McGuire Sisters also had a hit with it.

7. In 1955 which of the following sang 'Rock and Roll Waltz'?

Answer: Kay Starr

This artist began as a Hillbilly singer.

8. In 1959, What Duo Sang 'Tell Him No'?

Answer: Travis and Bob

They came from Alabama.

9. In 1951, who sang 'The Little White Cloud That Cried'?

Answer: Johnnie Ray

The background singers for this song were The Four Lads who were unknown at the time.

10. In 1955, who sang 'I Hear You Knockin'?

Answer: Smiley Lewis

This became a bigger hit for Fats Domino

11. In 1957, what group or artist sang 'Young Blood'?

Answer: The Coasters

Why's everybody always pickin' on me?

12. In 1959, which group or artist sang 'Six Nights A Week'?

Answer: The Crests

Blow out the candles.

13. In 1958, which group or artist sang 'Problems'?

Answer: The Everly Brothers

They had lots of hits!

14. In 1959, which of the following females sang 'Candy Apple Red'?

Answer: Bonnie Guitar

She only had a couple of minor hits

15. In 1958, who sang the song 'Susie Darlin'?

Answer: Robin Luke

He's a college professor in Norfolk, Virginia.

Source: Author Dorfette

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