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- 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?
- 4. Who was the pop artist known for the 1956 hit "Moonglow and Theme from Picnic," an instrumental medley?
- 7. Which singer's band was known as "The Crickets"?
- 8. Which pop artist had a brief acting career starring in films like "The Lady Is a Square" alongside Anna Neagle?
- 10. Which pop artist had a group called "The Blue Caps"?
- 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?
- 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?
- 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?
- 15. Which pop artist's 1957 single "Butterfly" held the top position on the Billboard Hot 100 for three weeks?
- 17. What was the real name of the singer and actress who popularized the hit song "I'm Sorry" in 1957?
- 18. Which 1958 instrumental pop hit by Dave "Baby" Cortez features an upbeat organ melody and topped the charts?
- 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. Which pop song released in 1956 by The Five Keys has a title referencing a place and became a significant crossover hit?
- 3. What was the birth name of the pop artist known as Pat Boone?
- 5. Which pop artist, known for the 1957 hit "Honeycomb," co-wrote the song "Tennessee Waltz"?
- 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?
- 9. Which pop artist released a song titled "Why Do Fools Fall in Love" and fronted a group called The Teenagers?
- 11. Who was the pop singer behind the 1954 single "Oh! My Pa-Pa (O Mein Papa)," reaching No. 1 on the Billboard charts?
- 16. Which pop artist released the 1958 hit "Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu," sung in both Italian and English?