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Lesser Known Doo-Wop Groups Trivia Quiz

Doo-wop music was around during the 1950s and 1960s. There were groups that became famous, but others that became more obscure.

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

Author
GoodVibe

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
174,359

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
932

Last 3 plays: Guest 69 (6/10), Guest 12 (7/10), lek517 (6/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. In 1959, this group had a major hit "Just to Be With You." Hint

Imaginations

Quotations

Classics

Passions

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Question 2 of 10

2. When was "Tonite, Tonite" first performed by the Mello-Kings? Hint

1958

1957

1956

1959

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Question 3 of 10

3. In 1960, 14-year-old Kathy Young joined this doo-wop group and performed their biggest hit "A Thousand Stars."

Answer: (Two Words, include The)

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Question 4 of 10

4. 1962 saw a group known as The Excellents sing about their "_______ Island Baby." Hint

Long

Coney

Rhode

Staten

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Question 5 of 10

5. In 1962, this group has a hit with "Remember Then." Hint

Queens

Earls

Five Keys

El Dorados

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Question 6 of 10

6. The Channels had their hit "The Closer You Are" in this year. Hint

1956

1957

1955

1958

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Question 7 of 10

7. What was the last name of Rosie from the group Rosie and the Originals? Hint

Smith

Hamlin

Reeves

Harmon

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Question 8 of 10

8. "Hearts of Stone" was recorded in 1954 by Otis Williams and the _______. Hint

Clovers

Charms

Moonglows

Royales

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Question 9 of 10

9. 1963 saw Randy and the Rainbows have their only Top Ten with "Denise."

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. What group had a hit in 1955 with "Smoky Joe's Cafe?" Hint

Robins

Flamingos

Crows

Halos

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In 1959, this group had a major hit "Just to Be With You."

Answer: Passions

The lead singer of the group was Jimmy Gallagher. In 1998, Jimmy Gallagher, Tony Passalacqua of the Fascinators, Frank Mancuso of the Imaginations, and Steve Horn of the Five Sharks began touring as the Legends of Doo Wop. Two other members of the Passions, Albie Galione and Lou Rotondo, joined former members of the Mystics and Classics to form The Brooklyn Reunion.

2. When was "Tonite, Tonite" first performed by the Mello-Kings?

Answer: 1957

The group became part of the revival scene until lead singer Bob Scholl died in a 1975 boating accident. His younger brother Jerry restarted the Mello-Kings.

3. In 1960, 14-year-old Kathy Young joined this doo-wop group and performed their biggest hit "A Thousand Stars."

Answer: The Innocents

The song was a cover of an even more obscure group, The Rivileers.

4. 1962 saw a group known as The Excellents sing about their "_______ Island Baby."

Answer: Coney

The Excellents nearly dissolved after problems arose before an "American Bandstand" episode. Original member John Kuse reformed The Excellents in 1988.

5. In 1962, this group has a hit with "Remember Then."

Answer: Earls

The group tours with original leader singer Larry Chance.

6. The Channels had their hit "The Closer You Are" in this year.

Answer: 1956

"The Closer You Are" was written by current lead singer Earl Lewis.

7. What was the last name of Rosie from the group Rosie and the Originals?

Answer: Hamlin

The major hit of the Originals was "Angel Baby" from 1960.

8. "Hearts of Stone" was recorded in 1954 by Otis Williams and the _______.

Answer: Charms

The Charms were a Cincinnati-based group. Before deciding on a music career, Williams was playing minor league baseball in the Reds organization.

9. 1963 saw Randy and the Rainbows have their only Top Ten with "Denise."

Answer: True

The Randy came from Randy Safuto. The original group included Randy and his brother Frank, Mike and Sal Zero, and Ken Arcipowski. Today, Mike Zero is the only original member that still actively tours.

10. What group had a hit in 1955 with "Smoky Joe's Cafe?"

Answer: Robins

One of The Robins' members, Carl Gardner, later became a member of the Coasters.

Sources: Artistdirect.com and Destinationdoowop.com

Source: Author GoodVibe

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