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Big Bands"A" Trivia Quiz

This is my second quiz on big bands. Good luck and enjoy.

A multiple-choice quiz by steiny1. Estimated time: 5 mins.

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steiny1

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5 mins

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Quiz #
149,859

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Question 1 of 10

1. What was the theme song of the Ray Anthony Orchestra? Hint

Moonlight Serenade

Moon Over Miami

Take The "A" Train

The Man With The Horn

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of the following bands did Ray Anthony not play for? Hint

Glenn Miller

Al Donahue

Jimmy Dorsey

Tommy Dorsey

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which is not a Ray Anthony hit? Hint

Bunny Hop

Theme for "Dragnet"

Harbor Lights

Theme for "77 Sunset Strip"

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Question 4 of 10

4. Danny Alvin had an orchestra in the Big Band era but later formed a combo that was better suited for Dixieland. What instrument did he play? Hint

Trumpet

Drums

Saxophone

Piano

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Question 5 of 10

5. The "Manny Albam Orchestra" featured Manny playing what instrument? Hint

Piano

Trombone

Saxophone

Trumpet

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Question 6 of 10

6. What band had the theme song "Deep Blue Melody"? Hint

Leroy Anderson Orchestra

Jack Albin Orchestra

Don Albert Orchestra

Danny Alvin Orchestra

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Question 7 of 10

7. Steve Allen was popular in this era. Which of the following was not one of his talents? Hint

Pianist

Trumpet player

Songwriter

Vocalist

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which is not a Leroy Anderson composition? Hint

Blue Tango

The Typewriter

Sleigh Ride

Zing Went The Strings Of My Heart

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Question 9 of 10

9. Lew Anderson conducted a big band while attached to the submarine service in the Pacific. After that he joined the "Honeymooners" vocal group. Which show were they not on? Hint

Perry Como Show

Ed Sullivan Show

Steve Allen Show

Kay Kyser Show

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Question 10 of 10

10. Don Albert only recorded 8 songs. Which was not one of them? Hint

With All My Love

The Shiek of Araby

Liza

You Don't Love Me

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was the theme song of the Ray Anthony Orchestra?

Answer: The Man With The Horn

Ray was taught music by his father and began playing in the Antonini Family Orchestra.

2. Which of the following bands did Ray Anthony not play for?

Answer: Tommy Dorsey

He started with Al Donahue's "Low Down Rhythm" after his time with the Antonini Family Orchestra. For four years he led a U.S. Navy service orchestra in the South Pacific during World War 2.

3. Which is not a Ray Anthony hit?

Answer: Theme for "77 Sunset Strip"

He also had hits with "Nerertheless", "Skokiaan", and"Sentimental Me", among others. He also had a good selling album titled "Dream Dancing".

4. Danny Alvin had an orchestra in the Big Band era but later formed a combo that was better suited for Dixieland. What instrument did he play?

Answer: Drums

As a teen he played drums for Sophie Tucker in New York City. He also once played for Wayne King.

5. The "Manny Albam Orchestra" featured Manny playing what instrument?

Answer: Saxophone

In his early years he played with a series of bands including Herbie Fields, Bobby Sherwood, Sam Donahue, and Charlie Barnet. After Barnet he gave up playing and started arranging and composing. He arranged for Stan Getz, Dizzy Gillespie, and others.

6. What band had the theme song "Deep Blue Melody"?

Answer: Don Albert Orchestra

Don was a trumpet player. His band disbanded in 1939. He continued with other groups throughout the 40's, 50's, and 60's.

7. Steve Allen was popular in this era. Which of the following was not one of his talents?

Answer: Trumpet player

He was also a talented TV personality, author, and comedian. His more noted piano tunes included "This Could Be The Start Of Something Big" and the themes from "Picnic", "Houseboat", and "The Bell Book and Candle".

8. Which is not a Leroy Anderson composition?

Answer: Zing Went The Strings Of My Heart

He formed his own recording orchestra in the 1940's. His hits were mostly instrumental and along with the above hits were "Horse and Buggy", "Plink Plank Plunk", and "The Penny Whistle Song".

9. Lew Anderson conducted a big band while attached to the submarine service in the Pacific. After that he joined the "Honeymooners" vocal group. Which show were they not on?

Answer: Perry Como Show

He also contributed his talents to numerous radio and TV commercials for sponsors such as Buick, Colgate, Pepsi, and others.

10. Don Albert only recorded 8 songs. Which was not one of them?

Answer: Liza

He was born Albert Dominique and his instrument of choice was the trumpet.

Source: Author steiny1

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