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How Much is That Doggy in the Window?

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"How Much is That Doggy in the Window" is a "Novelty" song which was recorded and released by Patti Page in 1953. This quiz includes questions about the song lyrics and the artist.

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Lyrics Of Patti Page

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From 1953-1965, Patti Page had 42 songs in the top 100. From the lyrics given, can you identify these ten? [All songs listed are by Patti Page.] Sources: "Joel Whitburn's Pop Hits: Singles and Albums 1940-1954," and Billboard's Top/Hot 100.

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Patti Page Trivia Questions

1. Which Patti Page song has these words? "I stood there, torn between two loves, My Fred and my Jim. Jim was gone for so long, Yet I knew I still loved him."

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Answer: Go On With The Wedding

On the Top 100 in 1956, "Go On With The Wedding" reached number 11, and "Repeat After Me" got to number 53. On the Hot 100, "With My Eyes Wide Open, I'm Dreaming" (1959) made number 59, and "Two Thousand, Two Hundred, Twenty-three Miles" (1960) was a number 67.

2. From the lyrics, what sort of tail does the "Doggy" have?

From Quiz How Much is That Doggy in the Window?

Answer: Waggley

"How Much is that Doggy in the Window" was written by Bob Merrill in 1952. He was born on May 17, in Atlantic City, New Jersey but was raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He died on February 17, 1998.

3. The artist: Patti Page. The lyrics: "Oh, you were such a cute Marine I really was impressed. You said of all the girls you knew That you liked me the best." The tune?

From Quiz Lyrics Of Patti Page

Answer: Left Right Out Of Your Heart

All four songs made Billboard's Hot 100 lists. "Left Right Out Of Your Heart" was a number 13 in 1958. "Most People Get Married" got to number 27 in 1962. "Say Wonderful Things" reached number 81 in 1963. And in 1961, "Mom And Dad's Waltz" peaked at number 91.

4. "Winding roads that seem to beckon you, Miles of green beneath a sky of blue, Church bells chimin' on a Sunday morn, Remind you of the town where you were born." Patti Page crooned these words in what song?

From Quiz Lyrics Of Patti Page

Answer: Old Cape Cod

On the Top 100, "Old Cape Cod" reached number seven in 1957, and "I'll Remember Today" got to number 32 in the same year. On the Hot 100, "Don't Read That Letter" was number 65 in 1960, and "A Broken Heart And A Pillow Full Of Tears" hit number 91 in 1961.

5. There is method here in Patti Page's strategy. Clearly, the happy little pooch will protect her true love and scare away any would be "Baddies" with what?

From Quiz How Much is That Doggy in the Window?

Answer: One bark

Bob Merrill made many musical contributions to Broadway, but his greatest success came as lyricist to the musical, "Funny Girl" which was a huge hit for Barbra Streisand. The poignant lyrics to the song, "People", from "Funny Girl" will remain as a testament to Merrill's artistry.

6. From these lines, can you name the Patti Page tune? "Though we danced for one moment And too soon we had to part, In that wonderful moment Something happened to my heart."

From Quiz Lyrics Of Patti Page

Answer: Changing Partners

"Changing Partners" was a number three hit in 1953 (JW), and "Let Me Go, Lover" scored at number eight in 1954 (JW). "Fibbin'" got to number 39 on the Top 100 in 1958. And in 1960, "One Of Us Will Weep Tonight" made number 31 on the Hot 100.

7. But, it's not just Patti Page that's doing the singing. The little doggy (cute little waggley tailed thing that he is) also sings a part. What does he sing?

From Quiz How Much is That Doggy in the Window?

Answer: Arf, Arf (also roof, roof once)

Bob Merrill was the second most successful songwriter in the UK charts throughout the 1950s.

8. The singer: Patti Page. The words: "My darling, my darling, my darling, Do you see that star in the blue? Each night I will give it a message, And the star will give it to you." The song?

From Quiz Lyrics Of Patti Page

Answer: Croce Di Oro

On the Top 100, "Croce Di Oro" was number 16 in 1955, and "Belonging To Someone" was number 34 in 1957. On the Hot 100, "The Boy's Night Out" got to number 49 in 1962, and "Pretty Boy Lonely" squeezed in at number 98 in 1963.

9. Patti Page just wants the little doggy. What is it that she won't settle for in lieu of the doggy?

From Quiz How Much is That Doggy in the Window?

Answer: Bunny, kitty, goldfish

Patti Page recorded "How Much is That Doggy in the Window" in 1953. It topped the Billboard and Cashbox charts later, in the same year. The song was a huge hit in the UK, also topping the charts at number one.

10. This quatrain is from which hit song by Patti Page? "He held two roses within his hand, Two roses he gave to you. The red rose tells you of his passion, The white rose his love so true."

From Quiz Lyrics Of Patti Page

Answer: Hush, Hush Sweet Charlotte

"Hush, Hush Sweet Charlotte" was the last big hit for Patti Page. It scored at number eight on the Hot 100 in 1965. Also on the Hot 100, "Trust In Me" (1958) reached number 43, and "Goodbye, Charlie" (1959) got to number 90. "Piddlily Patter Patter" was number 32 in 1955 (JW).

11. Rodgers and Hammerstein wrote a musical about the US state in which Patti Page was born. Which one might that be?

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Answer: Oklahoma

Patti Page was born in Claremore, Oklahoma.

12. The artist: Patti Page. The lines: "I don't want a bunny or a kitty, I don't want a parrot that talks. I don't want a bowl of little fishes, He can't take a goldfish for a walk." The number?

From Quiz Lyrics Of Patti Page

Answer: Doggie In The Window

In 1953, "Doggie In The Window" was a smash number one hit for Patti Page (JW). In 1956, "My First Formal Gown" got to number 80 on the Top 100. On the Hot 100, "Walls Have Ears" (1959) was number 77, and "A City Girl Stole My Country Boy Away" (1961) edged in at number 90.

13. In which decade did Patti Page commence her recording career?

From Quiz How Much is That Doggy in the Window?

Answer: 1940s

Patti Page was one of popular music's most successful artists, She commenced her recording career in 1947 with the hit single "Confess". She had a string of moderately successful single releases such as "So in Love", "All My Love", "I Don't Care if the Sun Don't Shine" but it was the hits she released in the 1950s that established her as a megastar. These included a string of number one hits. Songs of that era that really put her on the map were "Tennessee Waltz" and "I Went to your Wedding".

14. Patti Page enjoyed a long and illustrious career. In 1998 she recorded her first "Live" album. Predictably, it was called "Live At (venue name): The 50th Anniversary Concert". What was the venue name?

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Answer: Carnegie Hall

Although Patti Page had been recording and singing for approximately 50 years, this album, recorded live at Carnegie Hall was the first for which she received a Grammy award.

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