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A couple weeks back, I described that there is a big difference between the music charts in the USA and in Great Britain. We tend to think that what is popular in one English speaking country is, likewise, a monster hit in another English speaking land. Nope. That is not always the case.
Previously we looked at the Beatles and Elvis. We are going to look at another American super group that is as all American as motherhood and apple pie. The Beachboys are favorites and national icons as a band. I remember when then President Ronald, and his wife Nancy, Reagan stood up for the group when James Watt, who was in the cabinet, canceled one of their performances saying that rock n' roll attracted an unsavory element.
The Beachboys, a group comprised of brothers, cousins and friends, got their start in 1961 in Hawthorne, California. Late that same year their first national release, called "Surfin" cracked the top 100 at home. They had their first American #1 in 1964. While the song entered the top 10 in the UK, it would be two more years before the Beachboys would have a #1 song in Great Britain.
Our Twin-Pick quiz, as before, is in two parts. Remember, when you click on your answer, if you are wrong you will get a big raspberry. If you are right, the time machine takes you to a performance by the original artist performing the original hit. We call this a self-scoring quiz. You know on the spot if you are right or wrong. Do let us know how you did in the comments below.
Question 1: The Beachboys were known for performing songs about teenagers, school, cars and surfing. Which of the following three songs became the top hit, and their first #1 in the USA, on Independence day 1964?
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Check out "This Day In History" -- music and vintage television from the 1950's through the 1980's. I enjoy writing these articles because they take me back to my days in radio broadcasting. Click on Elvis' gold record, below, to revisit those golden hits of yesteryear.
Wow! Two for two! Am I good or what? Cool posts. I cannot remember if the Carpenters ever made it big in UK. I know they were popular here in the states. Maybe you do a 'feature' on them if you are so inclined... Hint! Hint!
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8 Comments on Twin Pick (Music Trivia Quiz) -- The Beachboys As An American Institution
Charlie,
I do not believe it but I am actually able to reply to this. First time all day on explorer. Thanks to Raven for setting it straight.
Got the US one right:) UK totally stunk up the joint:(
Wow! Two for two! Am I good or what? Cool posts. I cannot remember if the Carpenters ever made it big in UK. I know they were popular here in the states. Maybe you do a 'feature' on them if you are so inclined... Hint! Hint!
Your building consultant for life in Nashville, TN
Mr Michael,
I will either have the boss do that for you, OR, I will sing my version of "Please Mr Postman."
The Nutsy one
Not to bad, one right and one wrong. Good Vibrations was a hit everywhere.
One right one wrong. All good hits!!! Saws these guys in concert in their younger days. super concert!
Finally got one right!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This groups music will NEVER grow old, only the audience!!!!!!!!!
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