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Quiz about Elvis Presley Songs In Other Words 2

Elvis Presley Songs -- In Other Words #2 Quiz

If you're a hardcore fan of Elvis, this quiz should be a piece of cake. Using alternate wording, I'll give you the name of a tune that has been sung by Elvis. All you have to do is figure out the real name of the song.

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

Author
Zbeckabee

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
306,019

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. A chunk of stone located at a facility for the lawfully imprisoned. [9,4]

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Question 2 of 10

2. Show strong affection to my being; however, do it softly. [4,2,6]

Answer: (3 Words)

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Question 3 of 10

3. Smack dab amongst the middle of a part of the city where minority groups are forced to live because of social, economic or legal pressures. [2,3,6]

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Question 4 of 10

4. The epitome or embodiment of evil, wearing horn-rimmed glasses that have a huge red rubber nose attached. [5,2,8]

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Question 5 of 10

5. Completely emotionally upset or excited; completely rattled. [3,5,2]

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Question 6 of 10

6. A score of zero in tennis that is on fire. [7,4]

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Question 7 of 10

7. Written or printed communications that speak of a deep, emotional attachment. [4,7]

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Question 8 of 10

8. A moment, hour, day or year allocated for bawling one's eyes out. [6,4]

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Question 9 of 10

9. A rise in body temperature above the norm. [5]

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Question 10 of 10

10. A ditty from a marriage ceremony in the 50th U.S. state. [8,7,4]

Answer: (3 Words)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. A chunk of stone located at a facility for the lawfully imprisoned. [9,4]

Answer: Jailhouse Rock

"Jailhouse Rock" was written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller and became an easy hit for Elvis Presley. First released as a 45rpm single on September 24, 1957, it was featured in the movie "Jailhouse Rock." In the film performance of the song, you can see Mike Stoller playing piano.

2. Show strong affection to my being; however, do it softly. [4,2,6]

Answer: Love Me Tender

"Aura Lee" is a Civil War ballad with music by George R. Poulton and words by W.W. Fosdick. First published in 1861, this Civil War song would later return to fame as Elvis sang that same melody along with the words "Love Me Tender."

3. Smack dab amongst the middle of a part of the city where minority groups are forced to live because of social, economic or legal pressures. [2,3,6]

Answer: In The Ghetto

"In the Ghetto" was originally called "The Vicious Circle" and was written by the great Mac Davis. Covers include Natalie Merchant, Dolly Parton, The Cranberries and Merle Haggard.

4. The epitome or embodiment of evil, wearing horn-rimmed glasses that have a huge red rubber nose attached. [5,2,8]

Answer: Devil In Disguise

Written by Bernie Baum, Florence Kaye and Bill Giant, "Devil in Disguise" ended up being a number one hit for Elvis in the UK. On the show "Juke Box Jury," guest star John Lennon voted the song a "miss," stating that Elvis was "like Bing Crosby now."

5. Completely emotionally upset or excited; completely rattled. [3,5,2]

Answer: All Shook Up

Written by Otis Blackwell and Elvis, "All Shook Up" ranked number 352 on "Rolling Stone's" list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. Notable covers include The Beatles, Suzi Quatro and Paul McCartney.

6. A score of zero in tennis that is on fire. [7,4]

Answer: Burning Love

On August 1, 1972, "Burning Love" was released as a single with the B-side touting "It's a Matter of Time." The tune reached the Top 40 on the country charts and peaked at number 36.

7. Written or printed communications that speak of a deep, emotional attachment. [4,7]

Answer: Love Letters

Appearing as an instrumental in the movie by the same name, "Love Letters" is a 1945 song written by Victor Young with lyrics by Edward Heyman. The song was nominated for an Academy Award in 1945 for Best Song. Notable covers include Jack Jones, Joe Walsh and Elvis.

8. A moment, hour, day or year allocated for bawling one's eyes out. [6,4]

Answer: Crying Time

Written and originally recorded by Buck Owens, "Crying Time" wasn't a hit until Ray Charles got a hold of it. In 1967, Ray Charles' version of "Crying Time" won two Grammy Awards and was later covered by Presley.

9. A rise in body temperature above the norm. [5]

Answer: Fever

"Fever" is a song written by John Davenport and Eddie Cooley and was first released in 1956. Originally recorded by Little Willie John, the song was then covered by Peggy Lee in 1958 and became her signature song. Elvis cloned Lee's version for his 1960 album "Elvis Is Back!"

10. A ditty from a marriage ceremony in the 50th U.S. state. [8,7,4]

Answer: Hawaiian Wedding Song

"Ke Kali Nei Au" was written by Charles King for his 1926 operetta "Prince of Hawaii." The song became known as "The Hawaiaan Wedding Song" and was sung under that name by Elvis Presley in the 1961 film "Blue Hawaii."

Source: Author Zbeckabee

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