1950s Music : Part 2

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1. Which one of these classics held the number one position the longest? Jailhouse Rock Bye Bye Love Great Balls Of Fire Rock Around The Clock

2. Who sang the song 'Hound Dog' before Elvis Presley? Carl Bell and the Norvairs Freddie Bell and the Bell Boys The Bell Tones The Bel-Airs

3. Which of these artists did not sing a version of 'Tutti Frutti'? Freddy Cannon Little Richard Pat Boone Elvis Presley

4. Buddy Holly's song 'Peggy Sue' was originally titled what other name? Cindy Lou Mary Lou Bobbie Sue Mary Sue

5. In late 1959, Mark Dinning's one hit wonder 'Teen Angel' hit number one. Who wrote the song? Bob Dylan His mother His sister Paul Simon

6. Johnny Ace died in 1954 before seeing his song 'Pledging My Love' hit number one on the 'R and B' charts. How did he die? Plane crash Motorcycle accident Drowned Shot Himself

7. Which one of these artists did not record on the Sun label in the 50's? Buddy Knox Johnny Cash Jerry Lee Lewis Roy Orbison

8. The song 'Sorry (I Ran All Way The Home)' is sung by whom? Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers Dion and the Belmonts The Five Satins The Impalas

9. This singer sometimes recorded under the name 'Ben Colder'. He also appeared in the movie 'High Noon' starring Gary Cooper. Don Cherry Joe South Sheb Wooley Nat 'King' Cole

10. This song is considered by many, to be the first rock and roll song. It was recorded 4 years before 'Rock Around The Clock'. Answer: (In the movie 'Great Balls Of Fire'.)