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Quiz about Hits of 1963  Part 2
Quiz about Hits of 1963  Part 2

Hits of 1963 - Part 2 Trivia Quiz


In this quiz I will be covering some more of the hits of 1963. 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.
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Author
Velvet_Rain
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
389,448
Updated
Sep 29 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
1171
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which American girl group had a hit with the song "Da Doo Ron Ron"? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. "The Night Has a Thousand Eyes" was a top ten hit for which American pop singer? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Who recorded the top ten hit "You Don't Have to Be a Baby to Cry"? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which folk group recorded the song "Puff, the Magic Dragon"? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. In 1963, which English pop singer recorded the song "I Only Want to Be with You"? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. "From a Jack to a King" was a top ten hit for which country music singer? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Which American pop singer and actor recorded the song "Can't Get Used to Losing You" ? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which Tommy had a hit with the song "Everybody"? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. "He's So Fine" was a number one hit for which girl group? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Who had a number one hit with the song "Little Town Flirt"? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which American girl group had a hit with the song "Da Doo Ron Ron"?

Answer: The Crystals

"Da Doo Ron Ron" was recorded by The Crystals and written by Jeff Barry, Ellie Greenwich and Phil Spector. It went to number three in the US and number five in the UK. In 1977 Shaun Cassidy recorded a cover version and it got to number one in the US.
2. "The Night Has a Thousand Eyes" was a top ten hit for which American pop singer?

Answer: Bobby Vee

"The Night Has a Thousand Eyes" was recorded by Bobby Vee and written by Benjamin Weisman, Dorothy Wayne and Marilyn Garrett. It can be found on his 1963 album of the same name. It got to number three in both the UK and US. It has been covered by several artists including Gary Lewis & the Playboys and The Carpenters.
3. Who recorded the top ten hit "You Don't Have to Be a Baby to Cry"?

Answer: The Caravelles

"You Don't Have to Be a Baby to Cry" was recorded by English duo The Caravelles. It got to number three in the US and number six in the UK. It had previously been recorded by Moon Mullican and Ernest Tubb in the 1950's.
4. Which folk group recorded the song "Puff, the Magic Dragon"?

Answer: Peter, Paul and Mary

Peter, Paul and Mary recorded the song "Puff, the Magic Dragon" and it can be found on their 1963 album "Moving". It is based around a poem that was written by Leonard Lipton. It got to number two in the US. Artists such as Bing Crosby and Connie Francis have recorded cover versions of this song.
5. In 1963, which English pop singer recorded the song "I Only Want to Be with You"?

Answer: Dusty Springfield

"I Only Want to Be with You" was recorded by Dusty Springfield and written by Mike Hawker and Ivor Raymonde. It got to number four in the UK and number twelve in the US. It has been covered many times by artists such as the Bay City Rollers and Tina Arena.
6. "From a Jack to a King" was a top ten hit for which country music singer?

Answer: Ned Miller

"From a Jack to a King" was written and recorded by Ned Miller. It can be found on his 1963 album of the same name. It got to number two in the UK and six in the US. It has since been covered by artists such as Elvis Presley and the British band MUD.
7. Which American pop singer and actor recorded the song "Can't Get Used to Losing You" ?

Answer: Andy Williams

"Can't Get Used to Losing You" was recorded by Andy Williams and written by Jerome "Doc" Pomus and Mort Shuman. It is included on his 1963 album "Days of Wine and Roses and Other TV Requests". It got to number two in both the UK and US.
8. Which Tommy had a hit with the song "Everybody"?

Answer: Tommy Roe

"Everybody" was written and recorded by Tommy Roe and can be found on his 1966 album "Sweet Pea". It got to number three in the US and number nine in the UK. Ray Peterson recorded a cover version of it in 1966.
9. "He's So Fine" was a number one hit for which girl group?

Answer: The Chiffons

"He's So Fine" was written by Ronald Mack and recorded by The Chiffons. It comes from their 1963 album of the same name. It was a number one hit in the US and got to number sixteen in the UK. Artists who have covered this song include Jody Miller and Dionne Bromfield.
10. Who had a number one hit with the song "Little Town Flirt"?

Answer: Del Shannon

"Little Town Flirt" is a song by Del Shannon, which he co wrote with Maron McKenzie. It can be found on his 1963 album of the same name. It got to number one in Australia, four in the UK and twelve in the US.
Source: Author Velvet_Rain

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