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A Sylvers Family Flashback Trivia Quiz

One of my favorite vocal groups 'back in the day' was The Sylvers. Though they weren't around nearly long enough, they left their shimmering mark on the music world. How much do you remember about this great group? Take my quiz and find out!

A multiple-choice quiz by TC1261. Estimated time: 4 mins.

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TC1261

Time
4 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
132,686

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Question 1 of 10

1. There were nine Sylvers group members--four sisters and five brothers, although at times not all of them performed together. Which person was NOT a group member? Hint

Shirley

Charmaine

Olympia

Ricky

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Question 2 of 10

2. Where was the family born and raised? Hint

Little Rock, AK

Memphis, TN

Dallas, TX

New Orleans, LA

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Question 3 of 10

3. What major recording label was the group signed to at the height of their success--mid 1970's? Hint

Capitol

Motown

RCA

Epic

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Question 4 of 10

4. During the mid 1970's, while signed with Capitol Records, the Sylvers were produced by well-known producer, Frank Wilson.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. This song was a Foster Sylvers solo release. It's about a young lady wearing a high school sweater. Name it. Hint

Any Way You Want Me

I Found That Girl

Hey Little Girl

Wish That I Could Talk to You

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Question 6 of 10

6. This song was Foster's second solo release, which fared better than his first. It would be a 'crime' if you missed this one! Hint

Felony

Guilty

Criminal

Misdemeanor

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Question 7 of 10

7. This song was The Sylvers' first big hit--boy, was it big! It seemed to have the entire nation dancing! Hint

Blame It On the Boogie

Get Up and Boogie

Boogie Fever

Boogie Wonderland

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Question 8 of 10

8. This song was sweet. It was about a girl whose boyfriend's nickname for her is the same as a sweet treat. Hint

Chocolate Candy

Butterfinger

Candy Girl

Cotton Candy

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Question 9 of 10

9. This song was a very danceable hit about a man trying to reach his potential love via telephone. Hint

Hot Line

777-9311

Call Me

Mr. Telephone Man

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Question 10 of 10

10. The song "High School Dance" was featured on The Sylvers' debut LP, "Showcase."

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. There were nine Sylvers group members--four sisters and five brothers, although at times not all of them performed together. Which person was NOT a group member?

Answer: Shirley

Olympia and Charmaine were the groups' two older sisters. At times, they didn't perform with the group. Ricky was a regular member. Shirley, their mother, is a former opera singer. The other members were Patricia (Pat), Angelia (Angie), Leon Frank III, James, Foster, and Edmund. By the way, they started as "The Little Angels."

2. Where was the family born and raised?

Answer: Memphis, TN

The Sylvers hail from Memphis. Later, however, they moved to Harlem, New York for more musical opportunities.

3. What major recording label was the group signed to at the height of their success--mid 1970's?

Answer: Capitol

During their most successful period, the Sylvers were signed with Capitol Records. Their LP releases included their debut, "Showcase", and the follow-up, "Something Special."

4. During the mid 1970's, while signed with Capitol Records, the Sylvers were produced by well-known producer, Frank Wilson.

Answer: False

During this time the group was produced by legendary producer Freddie Perren. According to discomuseum.com, Perren was hired by Capitol Records' Vice President, Larkin Arnold. Perren was a Motown veteran who'd produced three # 1 singles for the Jackson 5 and Michael Jackson.

5. This song was a Foster Sylvers solo release. It's about a young lady wearing a high school sweater. Name it.

Answer: Hey Little Girl

Though this song was a minor hit, for some (like me), it was a memorable debut and introduction to this talented family.

6. This song was Foster's second solo release, which fared better than his first. It would be a 'crime' if you missed this one!

Answer: Misdemeanor

"Misdemeanor" peaked at #22 on the charts.

7. This song was The Sylvers' first big hit--boy, was it big! It seemed to have the entire nation dancing!

Answer: Boogie Fever

A # 1 smash, "Boogie Fever" was featured on their debut LP, "Showcase."

8. This song was sweet. It was about a girl whose boyfriend's nickname for her is the same as a sweet treat.

Answer: Cotton Candy

One of my personal favorites, "Cotton Candy" peaked at #57 on the Pop chart.

9. This song was a very danceable hit about a man trying to reach his potential love via telephone.

Answer: Hot Line

"Hot Line", a # 5 Pop hit, was The Sylvers' second biggest hit. It was featured on their "Something Special" LP. By the way, "Call Me" was performed by the group Skyy. "Mr. Telephone Man" was one of New Edition's early hits.

10. The song "High School Dance" was featured on The Sylvers' debut LP, "Showcase."

Answer: False

"High School Dance", which was an interesting mix of R & B and a bit of rock, was featured on the "Something Special" LP.

Source: Author TC1261

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