Dive into the musical world of Alvin and the Chipmunks, from the early novelty hit Witch Doctor to their charting Christmas classics and movie soundtracks. Test how well you know the songs, albums, and catchy choruses that turned three animated chipmunks into pop culture icons.
Which novelty song by Ross Bagdasarian introduced the sped up vocal style that later inspired the sound of Alvin and the Chipmunks?
Chipmunk Punk
Witch Doctor
The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don’t Be Late)
Alvin’s Harmonica
In which year was Witch Doctor first released as a single by Ross Bagdasarian under the name David Seville?
1960
1963
1955
1958
What is the famous nonsense chorus line from Witch Doctor that became an instant earworm?
Ba dee, ya hoo ha, bing bong, shalala boom
Oo ee, oo ah ah, ting tang, walla walla bing bang
Na na, hey hey, ho ho, shimmy shimmy bang
Shoo bee, doo wah wah, la la, swing bang
Which Chipmunks song, released in 1958, became a huge Christmas hit and featured Alvin asking for a hula hoop?
Chipmunks Rock The Halls
The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don’t Be Late)
Christmas With The Chipmunks
Alvin’s Christmas Wish
The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don’t Be Late) originally credited the vocals to which pairing of performers?
Alvin and the Chipettes
Alvin and Friends
Alvin and the Chipmunks and David Seville
The Chipmunks and The Beatles
Which early Chipmunks album included The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don’t Be Late) when it was first released on LP?
Christmas with The Chipmunks
Chipmunk Punk
The Chipmunk Adventure Soundtrack
Let’s All Sing with The Chipmunks
On later reissues of The Chipmunk Song single, which track was used as a B side along with Almost Good?
Chipmunk Rock
The Bird on My Head
Witch Doctor
Alvin’s Harmonica
Which Chipmunks album title from 1980 highlighted their playful take on contemporary rock and new wave songs?
Alvin’s Rock Revolution
Chipmunk Punk
Chipmunk Classics
Chipmunks Reloaded
In the 2007 Alvin and the Chipmunks film soundtrack, which act is credited with performing the updated version of Witch Doctor?
The Chipettes
The Road Chip Band
Ross Bagdasarian and Friends
Alvin & The Chipmunks
Which awards did The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don’t Be Late) win in 1958, reflecting its huge success?
An Academy Award and a Golden Globe
Three Grammy Awards, including Best Children’s Recording
Two Tony Awards and a Grammy
A Billboard Lifetime Achievement Award
Starter
You have picked up some of the big Chipmunks songs, but there is still plenty of music history to explore. Revisit their classic tracks and soundtracks to tune up your Chipmunks music knowledge.
Solid
Nice work. You know your way around Alvin and the Chipmunks hits from Witch Doctor to their Christmas favorites. A little more listening and you will sing along to every deep cut too.
Expert!
Outstanding. You know the Chipmunks discography, iconic singles, and soundtrack moments like a true super fan. Your knowledge of Alvin and the Chipmunks music is sharp from Witch Doctor and beyond.
Alvin and the Chipmunks music has evolved from 1950s novelty singles to modern movie soundtracks while keeping its playful charm. Keep listening to their albums and specials if you want to stay in top form for even tougher Chipmunks music quizzes. Alvin and the Chipmunks Trivia Quizzes
