1950s Music : Part 2

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

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

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

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

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

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? Jerry Lee Lewis Buddy Knox Johnny Cash Roy Orbison

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

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

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'.)