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1950s Music : Part 2 Trivia Quiz

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A multiple-choice quiz by ALXZANDER. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
ALXZANDER

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
26,446

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
2349

Last 3 plays: nanagibb (4/10), Guest 107 (2/10), Guest 170 (6/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which one of these classics held the number one position the longest? Hint

Jailhouse Rock

Rock Around The Clock

Great Balls Of Fire

Bye Bye Love

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who sang the song 'Hound Dog' before Elvis Presley? Hint

Carl Bell and the Norvairs

Freddie Bell and the Bell Boys

The Bell Tones

The Bel-Airs

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of these artists did not sing a version of 'Tutti Frutti'? Hint

Elvis Presley

Pat Boone

Freddy Cannon

Little Richard

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Question 4 of 10

4. Buddy Holly's song 'Peggy Sue' was originally titled what other name? Hint

Cindy Lou

Mary Lou

Bobbie Sue

Mary Sue

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Question 5 of 10

5. In late 1959, Mark Dinning's one hit wonder 'Teen Angel' hit number one. Who wrote the song? Hint

His mother

His sister

Paul Simon

Bob Dylan

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Question 6 of 10

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? Hint

Shot Himself

Drowned

Plane crash

Motorcycle accident

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which one of these artists did not record on the Sun label in the 50's? Hint

Jerry Lee Lewis

Roy Orbison

Johnny Cash

Buddy Knox

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Question 8 of 10

8. The song 'Sorry (I Ran All the Way Home)' is sung by whom? Hint

Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers

Dion and the Belmonts

The Five Satins

The Impalas

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Question 9 of 10

9. This singer sometimes recorded under the name 'Ben Colder'. He also appeared in the movie 'High Noon' starring Gary Cooper. Hint

Joe South

Don Cherry

Nat 'King' Cole

Sheb Wooley

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Question 10 of 10

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'.)

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Apr 04 2024 : nanagibb: 4/10
Apr 03 2024 : Guest 107: 2/10
Mar 30 2024 : Guest 170: 6/10
Mar 22 2024 : Guest 69: 6/10
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Mar 11 2024 : angostura: 10/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which one of these classics held the number one position the longest?

Answer: Rock Around The Clock

One of the first major rock and roll records, it held the number one spot for 8 weeks.

2. Who sang the song 'Hound Dog' before Elvis Presley?

Answer: Freddie Bell and the Bell Boys

Elvis sang it in 1956, Freddie Bell and the Bell Boys in 1955 and Big Mama Thorton in 1953.

3. Which of these artists did not sing a version of 'Tutti Frutti'?

Answer: Freddy Cannon

Freddy (Boom Boom) Cannon never sang 'Tutti Frutti'. My favorite by him is 'Tallahassee Lassie'.

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

Answer: Cindy Lou

'Cindy Lou' was changed to 'Peggy Sue' for Jerry Allison (Holly's drummer). His girlfriends name was Peggy Sue Gerrow. They were married shortly after.

5. In late 1959, Mark Dinning's one hit wonder 'Teen Angel' hit number one. Who wrote the song?

Answer: His sister

Written by Mark's sister, Jeannie.

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?

Answer: Shot Himself

He shot himself on Christmas Eve while playing russian roulette. He was backstage at the City Auditorium in Houston. He died on Christmas Day.

7. Which one of these artists did not record on the Sun label in the 50's?

Answer: Buddy Knox

Buddy Knox recorded with Roulette and Triple D.

8. The song 'Sorry (I Ran All the Way Home)' is sung by whom?

Answer: The Impalas

This is a great song by The Impalas.

9. This singer sometimes recorded under the name 'Ben Colder'. He also appeared in the movie 'High Noon' starring Gary Cooper.

Answer: Sheb Wooley

Sheb Wooley sang 'The Purple People Eater'. He also appeared as a gunslinger in 'High Noon'. As Ben Colder he sang country novelty songs.

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: Rocket 88

Rocket 88 by Jackie Brenston, 1951. If you've never heard it, it's on the 'Great Balls Of Fire' soundtrack.

Source: Author ALXZANDER

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