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Quiz about Lyrics Of Ricky Nelson
Quiz about Lyrics Of Ricky Nelson

Lyrics Of Ricky Nelson Trivia Quiz

Between 1957 and 1963, Ricky Nelson had 45 songs on Billboard's Top 100/Hot 100, including 16 that made the top ten. Can you tap your memory and identify ten of those songs from the lyrics given? [All songs listed are by Ricky Nelson.]

A multiple-choice quiz by lowtechmaster. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
lowtechmaster
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
389,411
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
418
Last 3 plays: Guest 208 (7/10), Guest 67 (6/10), Jane57 (10/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which Ricky Nelson song has these lyrics?

"Just by givin' your love to me
All of the world is a treasure
When you have someone to care
Promise me your love for-e-ver." Hint


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Question 2 of 10
2. In which tune did Ricky Nelson sing these words?

"A heart that's true and longs for you
Is all I have to give.
All my love belongs to you
As long as I may live." Hint


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Question 3 of 10
3. "She played around and teased me
With her carefree devil eyes.
She'd hold me close and kiss me,
But her heart was full of lies."

Teens heard these words in what Ricky Nelson number? Hint


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Question 4 of 10
4. These lyrics are in which 1957 Ricky Nelson song?

"She got plenty of rhythm, got plenty of jive
And when we dance it really comes alive.
My love for her's so tender and sweet
My heart starts poundin' ev'ry time we meet." Hint


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Question 5 of 10
5. Ricky Nelson crooned these lyrics in what song?

"I need somebody to be my baby,
Someone to tell my troubles to.
I've got no time to ever find her
Cause I'm just passing through." Hint


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Question 6 of 10
6. "I saw your lips, I heard your voice,
Believe me I just had no choice
Wild horses couldn't make me stay away.
I thought about a moonlit night
My arms about good an' tight
That's all I had to see for me to say...."

In 1961, teens were dancing to these words in which Ricky Nelson tune? Hint


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Question 7 of 10
7. These lyrics are from what Ricky Nelson hit?

"They tell us we're different,
We haven't the right
To decide for ourselves dear
What's black and what's white." Hint


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Question 8 of 10
8. In which Ricky Nelson song are these words?

"You can buy a dream or two
To last you all through the years,
And the only price you pay
Is a heart full of tears." Hint


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Question 9 of 10
9. "Pretty Polynesian baby, over the sea
I remember the night
When we walked in the sand of Waikiki
And I held you, oh, so tight."

From which top hit by Ricky Nelson come these words?
 Hint


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Question 10 of 10
10. These lyrics are from which 1957 Ricky Nelson tune?

"Well, I know just what I ought to do
I ought to find me somebody new,
But baby I could never forget about you." Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which Ricky Nelson song has these lyrics? "Just by givin' your love to me All of the world is a treasure When you have someone to care Promise me your love for-e-ver."

Answer: Young World

 On the Billboard Hot 100 in 1962, "Young World" scored at number five and "It's Up To You" at number six; in 1959, "I Wanna Be Loved" got to number 20. In 1957, "You're My One And Only Love" reached number 16 on Billboard's Top 100.
2. In which tune did Ricky Nelson sing these words? "A heart that's true and longs for you Is all I have to give. All my love belongs to you As long as I may live."

Answer: Never Be Anyone Else But You

 "Never Be Anyone Else But You" peaked at number six on Billboard's Hot 100 in 1959. On the same chart: in 1960 "Young Emotions" got to number 12 and "Yes Sir, That's My Baby" reached number 34; in 1961 "Everlovin'" made it to number 16.
3. "She played around and teased me With her carefree devil eyes. She'd hold me close and kiss me, But her heart was full of lies." Teens heard these words in what Ricky Nelson number?

Answer: Poor Little Fool

 All four tunes made the Billboard Hot 100. "Poor Little Fool" (1958) topped the chart at number one, "Just A Little Too Much" (1959) scored at number nine, "String Along" (1963) reached number 25, and "That's All" (1962) made it to number 48.
4. These lyrics are in which 1957 Ricky Nelson song? "She got plenty of rhythm, got plenty of jive And when we dance it really comes alive. My love for her's so tender and sweet My heart starts poundin' ev'ry time we meet."

Answer: Be-Bop Baby

 "Be-Bop Baby" was a number five hit on Billboard's Top 100 in 1957; "Have I Told You Lately That I Love You" reached number 29 also in 1957. On the Hot 100, "I Got A Feeling" was a number ten tune in 1959, and "I Got A Woman" got to number 49 in 1962.
5. Ricky Nelson crooned these lyrics in what song? "I need somebody to be my baby, Someone to tell my troubles to. I've got no time to ever find her Cause I'm just passing through."

Answer: Teenage Idol

 Ricky Nelson's "Teenage Idol" was a number five song on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1962. On the Hot 100, "Today's Teardrops" was number 54 in 1963 and "Milk Cow Blues" was number 79 in 1960. "I'm Walkin'" reached number 17 on the Top 100 in 1957.
6. "I saw your lips, I heard your voice, Believe me I just had no choice Wild horses couldn't make me stay away. I thought about a moonlit night My arms about good an' tight That's all I had to see for me to say...." In 1961, teens were dancing to these words in which Ricky Nelson tune?

Answer: Hello Mary Lou

 The teens were dancing to "Hello Mary Lou," a number nine song in 1961 on Billboard's Hot 100. "Sweeter Than You" made the Hot 100 at number nine in 1959. "Right By My Side" got to number 59 in 1960, and "Gypsy Woman" peaked at number 62 in 1963.
7. These lyrics are from what Ricky Nelson hit? "They tell us we're different, We haven't the right To decide for ourselves dear What's black and what's white."

Answer: A Teenager's Romance

 In 1957, "A Teenager's Romance" got to number eight on the Billboard Top 100 list. On the Hot 100 chart, "For You" was number six in 1963, "My Bucket's Got A Hole In It" reached number 18 in 1958, and "I'm Not Afraid" made number 27 in 1960.
8. In which Ricky Nelson song are these words? "You can buy a dream or two To last you all through the years, And the only price you pay Is a heart full of tears."

Answer: Lonesome Town

 "Lonesome Town" was a number seven hit on the Billboard Hot 100 list in 1958. On the Hot 100, "Its Late" got to number nine in 1959, "You Are The Only One" to number 25 in 1960, and "Congratulations" to number 63 in 1963.
9. "Pretty Polynesian baby, over the sea I remember the night When we walked in the sand of Waikiki And I held you, oh, so tight." From which top hit by Ricky Nelson come these words?

Answer: Travelin' Man

 On Billboard's Hot 100, "Travelin' Man" topped the chart at number one in 1961. In the same year, "A Wonder Like You" made it to number 11. "Mighty Good" got to number 38 in 1959, and "I'm In Love Again" reached number 67 in 1962.
10. These lyrics are from which 1957 Ricky Nelson tune? "Well, I know just what I ought to do I ought to find me somebody new, But baby I could never forget about you."

Answer: Stood Up

 On Billboard's Top 100 in 1957, "Stood Up" was a number five hit and "Waiting In School" reached number 18. On the Hot 100, "Just A Little Too Much" scored at number nine in 1959, and "Fools Rush In" made number 12 in 1963.
Source: Author lowtechmaster

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