Chart-topping Novelty Songs
Test your knowledge of the most popular novelty songs that have topped the charts over the years.
Questions
Which novelty song by The Chipmunks reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1958?
- The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late)
- Alvin's Harmonica
- Witch Doctor
- The Hula Hoop Song
Who had a number-one hit in 1962 with the novelty song "Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini"?
- Brian Hyland
- Paul Anka
- Bobby Rydell
- Frankie Avalon
Who had a number-one hit in 1968 with the novelty song "Yummy Yummy Yummy"?
- Ohio Express
- The Archies
- The Monkees
- The Cowsills
Which novelty song by The Archies reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1969?
- Sugar, Sugar
- Jingle Jangle
- Bang-Shang-A-Lang
- Who's Your Baby?
Who had a number-one hit in 1972 with the novelty song "Kung Fu Fighting"?
- Carl Douglas
- David Bowie
- Elton John
- Rod Stewart
Who had a number-one hit in 1975 with the novelty song "The Streak"?
- Ray Stevens
- Cheech & Chong
- George Carlin
- Richard Pryor
Which novelty song by C.W. McCall reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1976?
- Convoy
- Rubber Duck
- Wolf Creek Pass
- Black Bear Road
Who had a number-one hit in 1978 with the novelty song "Disco Duck"?
- Rick Dees
- The Village People
- KC and the Sunshine Band
- Gloria Gaynor
Who had a number-one hit in 1980 with the novelty song "Pac-Man Fever"?
- Buckner & Garcia
- Blondie
- The Police
- The Cars
Which novelty song by Weird Al Yankovic reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1984?
- Eat It
- Like a Surgeon
- White & Nerdy
- Smells Like Nirvana