1950's Pop

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  1. 2. What was the title of the 1956 pop single by Thurston Harris that reached No. 2 on the Billboard charts and is still recognizable for its memorable chorus?
  2. 4. Who was the pop artist known for the 1956 hit "Moonglow and Theme from Picnic," an instrumental medley?
  3. 7. Which singer's band was known as "The Crickets"?
  4. 8. Which pop artist had a brief acting career starring in films like "The Lady Is a Square" alongside Anna Neagle?
  5. 10. Which pop artist had a group called "The Blue Caps"?
  6. 12. What was the name of the female pop artist behind the 1955 song "Tweedle Dee," a major hit on both the pop and R&B charts?
  7. 13. Which pop song, released in 1955 by The Charms, contains a title that's also a well-known phrase referring to being financially well-off?
  8. 14. What was the title of the 1955 pop song by The Penguins that was notably covered by Elvis Presley, becoming a chart-topping hit?
  9. 15. Which pop artist's 1957 single "Butterfly" held the top position on the Billboard Hot 100 for three weeks?
  10. 17. What was the real name of the singer and actress who popularized the hit song "I'm Sorry" in 1957?
  11. 18. Which 1958 instrumental pop hit by Dave "Baby" Cortez features an upbeat organ melody and topped the charts?
  12. 19. What was the birth name of the pop singer known as Gale Storm, who had hits like "I Hear You Knocking" in the 1950s?
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  1. 1. Which pop song released in 1956 by The Five Keys has a title referencing a place and became a significant crossover hit?
  2. 3. What was the birth name of the pop artist known as Pat Boone?
  3. 5. Which pop artist, known for the 1957 hit "Honeycomb," co-wrote the song "Tennessee Waltz"?
  4. 6. Which pop artist, known for the 1956 hit "I Want You to Be My Girl," later became a prominent songwriter and producer, contributing to the success of other artists like Neil Diamond?
  5. 9. Which pop artist released a song titled "Why Do Fools Fall in Love" and fronted a group called The Teenagers?
  6. 11. Who was the pop singer behind the 1954 single "Oh! My Pa-Pa (O Mein Papa)," reaching No. 1 on the Billboard charts?
  7. 16. Which pop artist released the 1958 hit "Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu," sung in both Italian and English?