Music Trivia Quiz #253 Answers

1. Motown recorded its first million selling single in 1961 with what Smokey Robinson and the Miracles song?: "Shop Around"
2. This future superstar had a big year in 1961 - he moved to New York City, made a name for himself in the Greenwich Village folk scene, got signed to a record contract, and recorded his first album. Who was he?: Bob Dylan
3. He sang about a "Town Without Pity" in 1961.:Gene Pitney
4. This Irish singer was born Eithne Ní Bhraonáin on May 17, 1961. By what name do we know her?: Enya
5. Who was "Tossin' and Turnin'" for seven weeks at the top of the charts in July and August 1961?: Bobby Lewis
6. An Australian composer famous for his settings of English and Irish folk songs died on February 20, 1961. Who was he?: Percy Grainger
7. What group, consisting of three brothers, their cousin, and a school friend, was formed in Hawthorne, California in 1961?: The Beach Boys
8. He released his "All the Way" and "Come Swing with Me" albums in 1961.: Frank Sinatra
9. Johnny Mercer and Henry Mancini wrote this now-standard for Audrey Hepburn to sing in "Breakfast at Tiffany's" released in 1961. What is it?: "Moon River"
10. It's a "Boy," said Mr. and Mrs. O'Dowd, when this singer was born in England on June 14, 1961.: Boy George
11. This Marvelettes song from 1961 would later be covered by the Beatles and the Carpenters.: "Please Mr. Postman"
12. This Elvis song, sung partly in German, was a hit, but it was Joe Dowell who took the song to Number One in August 1961.: "Wooden Heart"
13. Del Shannon wondered where she went in April and May of 1961.: "Runaway"
14. Ray Charles' big hit of the year starts out with his backup singers telling him to do what?: "Hit the Road, Jack"
15. An actor who died in 1961 was mentioned in the lyrics of Taco's version of "Puttin' on the Ritz" years later. Who was the actor?: Gary Cooper
16. Ernie K-Doe had a novelty hit about an irritating family member in May 1961 - what was it?: "Mother-in-Law"
17. When he wasn't "Crying," he was "Running Scared" in 1961 - who was he?: Roy Orbison

Bonus: Three members of U2 were born in 1961. Which one was not - he was born in 1960?: Bono




		Bongos Becky's Island Music Trivia Quiz #253 - 12/28/05 1961 - 45 Years Ago Answers 1. Motown recorded its first million selling single in 1961 with what Smokey Robinson and the Miracles song?: "Shop Around" 2. This future superstar had a big year in 1961 - he moved to New York City, made a name for himself in the Greenwich Village folk scene, got signed to a record contract, and recorded his first album. Who was he?: Bob Dylan 3. He sang about a "Town Without Pity" in 1961.:Gene Pitney 4. This Irish singer was born Eithne Ní Bhraonáin on May 17, 1961. By what name do we know her?: Enya 5. Who was "Tossin' and Turnin'" for seven weeks at the top of the charts in July and August 1961?: Bobby Lewis 6. An Australian composer famous for his settings of English and Irish folk songs died on February 20, 1961. Who was he?: Percy Grainger 7. What group, consisting of three brothers, their cousin, and a school friend, was formed in Hawthorne, California in 1961?: The Beach Boys 8. He released his "All the Way" and "Come Swing with Me" albums in 1961.: Frank Sinatra 9. Johnny Mercer and Henry Mancini wrote this now-standard for Audrey Hepburn to sing in "Breakfast at Tiffany's" released in 1961. What is it?: "Moon River" 10. It's a "Boy," said Mr. and Mrs. O'Dowd, when this singer was born in England on June 14, 1961.: Boy George 11. This Marvelettes song from 1961 would later be covered by the Beatles and the Carpenters.: "Please Mr. Postman" 12. This Elvis song, sung partly in German, was a hit, but it was Joe Dowell who took the song to Number One in August 1961.: "Wooden Heart" 13. Del Shannon wondered where she went in April and May of 1961.: "Runaway" 14. Ray Charles' big hit of the year starts out with his backup singers telling him to do what?: "Hit the Road, Jack" 15. An actor who died in 1961 was mentioned in the lyrics of Taco's version of "Puttin' on the Ritz" years later. Who was the actor?: Gary Cooper 16. Ernie K-Doe had a novelty hit about an irritating family member in May 1961 - what was it?: "Mother-in-Law" 17. When he wasn't "Crying," he was "Running Scared" in 1961 - who was he?: Roy Orbison Bonus: Three members of U2 were born in 1961. Which one was not - he was born in 1960?: Bono Back to Quiz #253 Back to the Music Trivia Homepage Back to Music Back Home