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Don Williams--A Tribute To The Gentle Giant Quiz

On September 8, 2017 the music world lost one of its most soothing voices when Don Williams passed away at age 78. I hope you enjoy this quiz.

A multiple-choice quiz by Bob9491. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Bob9491

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
389,430

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 76 (10/10), Guest 15 (3/10), Guest 166 (6/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Don Williams first drew national attention as part of a folk group who had a hit record called "Time". Who were they? Hint

The Sandpipers

The Seekers

The Pozo Seco Singers

The New Christy Minstrels

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Question 2 of 10

2. What rock legend took a live cover version of Don Wlliams' number one country hit "Tulsa Time" to number 30 on the Billboard Hot 100 pop chart? Hint

Jeff Beck

Bruce Springsteen

Eric Clapton

Sammy Hagar

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Question 3 of 10

3. One of Don Williams' most beautiful recordings was "The Ties That Bind". What R&B singer had the original pop hit? Hint

Brook Benton

Ben E. King

Jackie Wilson

Chuck Willis

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Question 4 of 10

4. In what year was Don Williams inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame? Hint

2010

1995

2000

He was never inducted.

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Question 5 of 10

5. In what state was Don Williams born? Hint

Oklahoma

Tennessee

Arkansas

Texas

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Question 6 of 10

6. Don Williams appeared in the movie "W.W. and the Dixie Dance Kings". Who played the lead role of W.W.? Hint

Clint Eastwood

Robert Redford

Burt Reynolds

Paul Newman

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Question 7 of 10

7. How many of Don Williams' recordings went to number one on the Billboard Country Singles chart? Hint

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Question 8 of 10

8. Don Williams recorded a few duets in his solo career. One of them was "If I Needed You", released in 1981. Who was his duet partner? Hint

Loretta Lynn

Emmylou Harris

Crystal Gayle

Janie Fricke

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Question 9 of 10

9. In 2012 Don Williams recorded a song and video called "Imagine That". It was a duet with one of the hottest stars of the day. Who was he? Hint

Keith Urban

Garth Brooks

Brad Paisley

Blake Shelton

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Question 10 of 10

10. Though nominated several times, Don Williams only won the Country Music Association's award for Male Vocalist of the Year once. In what year did he win? Hint

1978

1983

1980

1974

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Don Williams first drew national attention as part of a folk group who had a hit record called "Time". Who were they?

Answer: The Pozo Seco Singers

Although "Time" was their signature song, The Pozo-Seco Singers recorded four studio albums between 1966 and 1970. "Time" peaked at number 47 on the Billboard Pop chart but reached number three on the Easy Listening chart. All of the groups named in the answers were popular during the folk era.

2. What rock legend took a live cover version of Don Wlliams' number one country hit "Tulsa Time" to number 30 on the Billboard Hot 100 pop chart?

Answer: Eric Clapton

"Tulsa Time" was Don Williams' eighth number one country single. Eric Clapton recorded a studio track for his album "Backless" in 1978, but it was his live version from 1980 that was released as a single.

3. One of Don Williams' most beautiful recordings was "The Ties That Bind". What R&B singer had the original pop hit?

Answer: Brook Benton

Don Williams took his version of "The Ties That Bind" to number four on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart. It was released in December, 1974. Brook Benton's original version peaked at number 37 on the Billboard Pop chart in 1959. It reached number 15 on the Billboard R&B chart.

4. In what year was Don Williams inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame?

Answer: 2010

Don Williams joined Jimmy Dean, Ferlin Husky and legendary producer Billy Sherril in the 2010 class of inductees. Referring to Don's music Kyle Young, CEO of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, said this: "Don Williams offered calm, beauty and a sense of wistful peace that is in short supply these days".

5. In what state was Don Williams born?

Answer: Texas

Don Williams was born in Floydada, Texas near Corpus Christi on May 27, 1939. He passed away from emphysema on September 8, 2017 in Mobile, Alabama. He and his family had a home near Nashville and also a vacation home in Hawaii.

6. Don Williams appeared in the movie "W.W. and the Dixie Dance Kings". Who played the lead role of W.W.?

Answer: Burt Reynolds

Burt Reynolds was a big country music fan, as witnessed by his frequent use of Jerry Reed in his movies. In "W.W. and The Dixie Dance Kings" Don Williams played the role of one of the "Dixie Dance Kings". But he also appeared in "Smokey And The Bandit II" as himself along with Burt.

7. How many of Don Williams' recordings went to number one on the Billboard Country Singles chart?

Answer: 17

Don Williams' first number one country single was "I Wouldn't Want To Live If You Didn't Love Me" in 1974. His last was "Heartbeat In The Darkness" in 1986. Out of 46 singles released in his career only four failed to make the Top 40 on the Billboard US country chart.

8. Don Williams recorded a few duets in his solo career. One of them was "If I Needed You", released in 1981. Who was his duet partner?

Answer: Emmylou Harris

"If I Needed You" peaked at number three on the Billboard US Country Singles chart, but went to number one on the Canadian country chart. It was taken from Emmylou Harris' "Cimarron" album. Don's baritone and Emmylou's distinctive alto blended well together. "If I Needed You" was written and originally recorded by Townes Van Zandt.

9. In 2012 Don Williams recorded a song and video called "Imagine That". It was a duet with one of the hottest stars of the day. Who was he?

Answer: Keith Urban

"Imagine That" was a track from Don Williams' album "And So It Goes". It was released in 2012 and was his first studio album since 2004. In addition to Keith Urban there were appearances on the album by Allison Krauss and Vince Gill. The video depicts Don and Keith meeting in what appears to be a nearly empty warehouse, breaking out their guitars and beginning to sing.

10. Though nominated several times, Don Williams only won the Country Music Association's award for Male Vocalist of the Year once. In what year did he win?

Answer: 1978

1978 was also the year Don Williams won the Academy of Country Music's award for Single of The Year for "Tulsa Time". In addition to his other awards and nominations Don was named "Artist of the Decade" (for the 70s) by the British Country Music Association. He toured overseas several times and was one of the UK's most popular artists.

Source: Author Bob9491

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