Hits of 1960 - Part 1 Trivia Quiz

In this quiz I will be covering some of the hits of 1960. I will give you a song title and you tell me who sang it. Good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by Velvet_Rain. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Velvet_Rain

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
262,676

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

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5702

Awards
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1. Who had a number one hit with "Cathy's Clown"? Hint

The Hollies

Peter, Paul and Mary

The Righteous Brothers

The Everly Brothers

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2. "Everybody's Somebody's Fool" was a hit for which female artist? Hint

Dee Dee Sharp

Patsy Cline

Connie Francis

Leslie Gore

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3. "Chain Gang" was a successful single for which male singer? Hint

Marvin Gaye

Bobby Womack

Bobby Darin

Sam Cooke

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4. Who sung "Stuck On You"? Hint

Johnny Tillotson

Elvis Presley

Frankie Avalon

Bobby Vee

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5. "Save the Last Dance for Me" was a hit for which American band? Hint

The Tokens

The Miracles

The Highwaymen

The Drifters

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6. Which female artist had a hit with "I'm Sorry"? Hint

Peggy Lee

Patti Page

Brenda Lee

Shirley Bassey

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7. Who sang the 'novelty song' "Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Polka Dot Bikini"? Hint

Craig Douglas

Brian Hyland

Johnny Preston

Neil Sedaka

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8. "Only The Lonely" was number one for which rock and roll great? Hint

Jerry Lee Lewis

Elvis Presley

Roy Orbison

Buddy Holly

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9. "Theme From A Summer Place" was an instrumental hit for whom? Hint

Cliff Richard & The Shadows

Percy Faith & his Orchestra

Lonnie Donegan & His Group

John Barry & his Orchestra

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10. Who had a number one hit with "Running Bear"? Hint

Adam Faith

Michael Holliday

Johnny Preston

Jimmy Jones

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who had a number one hit with "Cathy's Clown"?

Answer: The Everly Brothers

"Cathy's Clown" is by The Everly Brothers and went to number one in both the UK and US. It has since been covered by artists such as Reba McEntire and Dee Dee Ramone.

2. "Everybody's Somebody's Fool" was a hit for which female artist?

Answer: Connie Francis

"Everybody's Somebody's Fool" was written by Jack Keller and Howard Greenfield. Connie Francis recorded it and it went to number one in the US and number five in the UK.

3. "Chain Gang" was a successful single for which male singer?

Answer: Sam Cooke

Sam Cooke wrote and recorded "Chain Gang". It went to number two in the US and number nine in the UK.

4. Who sung "Stuck On You"?

Answer: Elvis Presley

"Stuck On You" was Elvis Presley's first number one after leaving the army. It was a number one hit in the US and got to number three in the UK.

5. "Save the Last Dance for Me" was a hit for which American band?

Answer: The Drifters

"Save the Last Dance for Me" was a written by Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman. The Drifters recorded it and took it to number one in the US, it did very well in the UK too, reaching number two.

6. Which female artist had a hit with "I'm Sorry"?

Answer: Brenda Lee

"I'm Sorry" was recorded by Brenda Lee when she was just fourteen years old. It went to number one in the US and number twelve in the UK.

7. Who sang the 'novelty song' "Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Polka Dot Bikini"?

Answer: Brian Hyland

"Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini" was written by Paul Vance and Lee Pockriss and recorded by Brian Hyland. It was a number one hit in the US and went to number eight in the UK.

8. "Only The Lonely" was number one for which rock and roll great?

Answer: Roy Orbison

"Only the Lonely" was written by Roy Orbison and Joe Melson. Roy Orbison took the song to number one in the UK and number two in the US.

9. "Theme From A Summer Place" was an instrumental hit for whom?

Answer: Percy Faith & his Orchestra

"Theme from A Summer Place" was recorded as an instrumental and was taken from the movie "A Summer Place" (1959). It was a number one hit in the US and went to number two in the UK.

10. Who had a number one hit with "Running Bear"?

Answer: Johnny Preston

"Running Bear" was written by J.P. Richardson and recorded by Johnny Preston. It was a number one hit in both the UK and US.

Source: Author Velvet_Rain

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