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Chart-topping Novelty Songs

Description: Test your knowledge of the most popular novelty songs that have topped the charts over the years.
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Which novelty song by The Chipmunks reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1958?

  1. The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late)

  2. Alvin's Harmonica

  3. Witch Doctor

  4. The Hula Hoop Song


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late) was a huge hit for The Chipmunks, spending four weeks at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Who had a number-one hit in 1962 with the novelty song "Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini"?

  1. Brian Hyland

  2. Paul Anka

  3. Bobby Rydell

  4. Frankie Avalon


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Brian Hyland's "Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini" was a massive hit, spending 13 weeks at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Which novelty song by Roger Miller reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1965?

  1. King of the Road

  2. Dang Me

  3. Chug-a-Lug

  4. England Swings


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Roger Miller's "King of the Road" was a chart-topper, spending six weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100.

Who had a number-one hit in 1968 with the novelty song "Yummy Yummy Yummy"?

  1. Ohio Express

  2. The Archies

  3. The Monkees

  4. The Cowsills


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ohio Express's "Yummy Yummy Yummy" was a huge hit, spending four weeks at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Which novelty song by The Archies reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1969?

  1. Sugar, Sugar

  2. Jingle Jangle

  3. Bang-Shang-A-Lang

  4. Who's Your Baby?


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Archies' "Sugar, Sugar" was a massive hit, spending four weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100.

Who had a number-one hit in 1972 with the novelty song "Kung Fu Fighting"?

  1. Carl Douglas

  2. David Bowie

  3. Elton John

  4. Rod Stewart


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Carl Douglas's "Kung Fu Fighting" was a huge hit, spending three weeks at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Which novelty song by Tony Orlando and Dawn reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1973?

  1. Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree

  2. Knock Three Times

  3. Candida

  4. He Don't Love You (Like I Love You)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tony Orlando and Dawn's "Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree" was a massive hit, spending four weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100.

Who had a number-one hit in 1975 with the novelty song "The Streak"?

  1. Ray Stevens

  2. Cheech & Chong

  3. George Carlin

  4. Richard Pryor


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ray Stevens's "The Streak" was a huge hit, spending three weeks at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Which novelty song by C.W. McCall reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1976?

  1. Convoy

  2. Rubber Duck

  3. Wolf Creek Pass

  4. Black Bear Road


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

C.W. McCall's "Convoy" was a massive hit, spending four weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100.

Who had a number-one hit in 1978 with the novelty song "Disco Duck"?

  1. Rick Dees

  2. The Village People

  3. KC and the Sunshine Band

  4. Gloria Gaynor


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rick Dees's "Disco Duck" was a huge hit, spending four weeks at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Which novelty song by The Sugarhill Gang reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1979?

  1. Rapper's Delight

  2. The Message

  3. Planet Rock

  4. It's Like That


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sugarhill Gang's "Rapper's Delight" was a massive hit, spending four weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100.

Who had a number-one hit in 1980 with the novelty song "Pac-Man Fever"?

  1. Buckner & Garcia

  2. Blondie

  3. The Police

  4. The Cars


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Buckner & Garcia's "Pac-Man Fever" was a huge hit, spending four weeks at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Which novelty song by Weird Al Yankovic reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1984?

  1. Eat It

  2. Like a Surgeon

  3. White & Nerdy

  4. Smells Like Nirvana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Weird Al Yankovic's "Eat It" was a massive hit, spending four weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100.

Who had a number-one hit in 1985 with the novelty song "Axel F"?

  1. Harold Faltermeyer

  2. Eddie Murphy

  3. Beverly Hills Cop

  4. The Police


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Harold Faltermeyer's "Axel F" was a huge hit, spending three weeks at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Which novelty song by Yacko Warner reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1993?

  1. Yakety Yak

  2. The Merry-Go-Round Broke Down

  3. The Animaniacs Theme Song

  4. I'm Mad


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Yacko Warner's "Yakety Yak" was a massive hit, spending four weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100.

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