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Quiz about Lyrics from 1961
Quiz about Lyrics from 1961

Lyrics from 1961 Trivia Quiz

Each question gives you four songs from 1961 by the same artist or group. Select which of those goes with the lyrics provided. [All songs listed made the top 40 on Billboard's Hot 100; none of the correct answers was a number one hit.]

A multiple-choice quiz by lowtechmaster. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
lowtechmaster
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
390,546
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
689
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which 1961 song by The Everly Brothers has these lyrics?

"I want you to tell me why you walked out on me
I'm so lonesome every day.
I want you to know that since you walked out on me
Nothin' seems to be the same old way." Hint


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Question 2 of 10
2. The artist: Ricky Nelson. The year: 1961. The words:

"You passed me by one sunny day
Flashed those big brown eyes my way
And so I wanted you forever more."

The song:? Hint


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Question 3 of 10
3. "In the crowd of a million people
I'll find my valentine.
And then I'll climb to the highest steeple
And tell the world he's mine."

This quatrain is from what 1961 song by Connie Francis? Hint


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Question 4 of 10
4. Brook Benton sang these words in 1961 in which melody?

"Funny how a word can mean everything,
That's why I want you to talk to me.
To hear you say my name I'd give everything,
Only you can decide what my future will be." Hint


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Question 5 of 10
5. The year: 1961. The singer: Roy Orbison. The lines:

"I thought that I was over you
But it's true, so true
I love you even more
Than I did before."

The song:?
 Hint


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Question 6 of 10
6. "You're such a thrill to kiss
Too much when we twist."

"You're a real cool baby and I don't mean-a maybe,
And when I'm with you everything we do moves me to my soul, yay."

From which 1961 Bobby Rydell tune come these couplets? Hint


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Question 7 of 10
7. In 1961, what Paul Anka tune included these lyrics?

"I am watching you
Oh no no it cannot be.
While I'm watching you,
I'm wishing, hoping it's for me."

 Hint


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Question 8 of 10
8. The lyrics:

"Like a river flows
Surely to the sea
Darling, so it goes
Some things are meant to be."

The year: 1961. The artist: Elvis Presley. The tune:? Hint


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Question 9 of 10
9. "Don't cha know
You've gotta shake your hands all around and around the sky,
And then you buzz around the floor.
You can do it if you really try."

Name the 1961 song by Chubby Checker. Hint


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Question 10 of 10
10. In which 1961 tune did Brenda Lee use these words?

"If I had the chance I guess I'd do it all again.
I'd go down that same old road even knowing at the end
You'll leave me when your heart hears a new love call." Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which 1961 song by The Everly Brothers has these lyrics? "I want you to tell me why you walked out on me I'm so lonesome every day. I want you to know that since you walked out on me Nothin' seems to be the same old way."

Answer: Walk Right Back

 In 1961, the Hot 100 had "Walk Right Back" at number seven, and its B side, "Ebony Eyes," at number 8. "Don't Blame Me" reached number 21, and "Temptation" got to number 27.
2. The artist: Ricky Nelson. The year: 1961. The words: "You passed me by one sunny day Flashed those big brown eyes my way And so I wanted you forever more." The song:?

Answer: Hello Mary Lou

 Ricky Nelson had two double-sided hits in 1961. "Hello Mary Lou" (B side) reached number nine on the Hot 100, and "Travelin' Man" (A side) topped the Hot 100 list at number one. Also, "A Wonder Like You" (side A) was a number one hit, and "Everlovin'" (side B) got to number 16.
3. "In the crowd of a million people I'll find my valentine. And then I'll climb to the highest steeple And tell the world he's mine." This quatrain is from what 1961 song by Connie Francis?

Answer: Where The Boys Are

 The Billboard Hot 100 listed "Where The Boys Are" as a number four hit in 1961. "Breakin' In A Brand New Broken Heart" and "Together" both reached number six. "No One" got to number 34.
4. Brook Benton sang these words in 1961 in which melody? "Funny how a word can mean everything, That's why I want you to talk to me. To hear you say my name I'd give everything, Only you can decide what my future will be."

Answer: Think Twice

 "Think Twice" scored at number 11 on the Hot 100 in 1961. Its B side, "For My Baby," got to number 28. "Revenge" made it to number 15, and "Frankie And Johnny" peaked at number 20.
5. The year: 1961. The singer: Roy Orbison. The lines: "I thought that I was over you But it's true, so true I love you even more Than I did before." The song:?

Answer: Crying

 On the Hot 100 in 1961, "Crying" was a solid number two hit; its B side, "Candy Man," got to number 25. "Running Scared" topped the list at number one, and "I'm Hurtin'" made it to number 27.
6. "You're such a thrill to kiss Too much when we twist." "You're a real cool baby and I don't mean-a maybe, And when I'm with you everything we do moves me to my soul, yay." From which 1961 Bobby Rydell tune come these couplets?

Answer: Good Time Baby

 On the Hot 100 in 1961, "Good Time Baby" reached number 11. "That Old Black Magic" and "I Wanna Thank You" both got to number 21. "The Fish" made number 25.
7. In 1961, what Paul Anka tune included these lyrics? "I am watching you Oh no no it cannot be. While I'm watching you, I'm wishing, hoping it's for me."

Answer: Dance On Little Girl

 In 1961, "Dance On Little Girl" was a number ten hit on the Hot 100. "The Story Of My Love" reached number six, "Tonight, My Love, Tonight" hit number 13, and "Kissin' On The Phone" peaked at number 35.
8. The lyrics: "Like a river flows Surely to the sea Darling, so it goes Some things are meant to be." The year: 1961. The artist: Elvis Presley. The tune:?

Answer: Can't Help Falling In Love

 "Can't Help Falling In Love" was a solid number two song on the Hot 100 in 1961. "Surrender" was a number one hit. "(Marie's The Name) His Latest Flame" reached number four. "I Feel So Bad" got to number six.
9. "Don't cha know You've gotta shake your hands all around and around the sky, And then you buzz around the floor. You can do it if you really try." Name the 1961 song by Chubby Checker.

Answer: The Fly

 Billboard's Hot 100 had "The Fly" as a number seven hit in 1961. "Pony Time," however, topped the chart at number one. "Let's Twist Again" reached number eight, and "(Dance The) Mess Around" made number 24.
10. In which 1961 tune did Brenda Lee use these words? "If I had the chance I guess I'd do it all again. I'd go down that same old road even knowing at the end You'll leave me when your heart hears a new love call."

Answer: Fool Number One

 All four Brenda Lee songs made the top ten of Billboard's Hot 100 in 1961. "Fool Number One" was a number three hit. "Dum Dum" reached number four. "You Can Depend On Me" got to number six. and "Emotions" checked in at number seven
Source: Author lowtechmaster

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