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Neil Sedaka Lyrics Trivia Quiz

This quiz is for my mum Michaela as she loves Neil Sedaka.

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

Author
JenPenWen

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
359,775

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
9 / 15

Plays
314

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Question 1 of 15

1. 'I'm gonna take a trip to Lonesome Town, gonna stay at Heartbreak Hotel.
A fool such as I that never was, I cried a tear so well'.

Which song are these catchy lyrics from? Hint

So Lonely

Ticket To The Moon

One Way Ticket (To The Blues)

Heartbreak Hotel

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Question 2 of 15

2. 'Don't take your love away from me. Don't you leave my heart in misery. If you go then I'll be blue, cos ...'

Now name the tune with these lyrics. Hint

Please Don't Break Up

Breaking Up Is Hard To Do

Love Will Keep Us Together

Misery

3. 'When you were only six I was your big brother. Then when you were ten we didn't like each other. When you were thirteen you were my funny valentine.'

You must recognise these lyrics so just select the song.

Hint

Calender Girl

Happy Birthday Baby You're Sixteen

Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen

Happy Birthday

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Question 4 of 15

4. 'I can feel my soul exploding. There's a good feeling helping me to find my way.'

Name this Neil Sedaka song if you can! Hint

That's When The Music Takes Me

Lonely Lane

My Way

Helping Me To Find My Way

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Question 5 of 15

5. 'Darling I love you though you treat me cruel, you hurt me and you made me cry. But if you leave me I will surely die'.

What classic Neil Sedaka song are these taken from? Hint

Shirley

Oh Carol!

Carol I Am A Fool

My Darling!

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Question 6 of 15

6. 'As I hide behind this smile and paint the town. Though I cry since you're gone. You never know because the show must go on.'

Which cool track are these from? Hint

King Of Clowns

Tears Of A Clown

Clowns

Don't Treat Me Like A Clown

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Question 7 of 15

7. 'Ranga Tanga Ring Ting Tong I'm related to Old King Kong. Honey won't you say you're mine. With a honky tonky monkey shine. When you hold my hand I'm a prehistoric man.'

Great tune, bet you are singing, but what is the name of this song? Hint

King Kong

I'm Your Man

Honky Tonky Monkey

I Go Ape

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Question 8 of 15

8. 'Standing on the outside looking in. You know its been a long time. I don't know where to begin.'

Great lyrics but which song? Hint

Standing On The Outside

Standing On The Inside

Kiss Away The Blues

Finially Broke That Time

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Question 9 of 15

9. 'I am a song and I've waited so long for somebody to come and sing me. I've got a rhyme that I've had for some time. Nobody wants to sing me.'

Which catchy little number are these lyrics from? Hint

Sing Me

Sing My Song

(I Am A Song) Sing Me

I'll Sing You A Song

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Question 10 of 15

10. 'Now we go our separate ways. And leave the world we used to know. And scratchy worn out 45s. An echo on the radio.'

What track are these lyrics from? Hint

Our Last Time Together

Goodbye Love

Our Last Song Together

I Still Miss You

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Question 11 of 15

11. 'And still you try and hold the world together. Make it happen, give it children. Who in turn are turned onto going nowhere.'

Which beautiful song are these lyrics found? Hint

Be Strong

Going Nowhere

My Son And I

Rainy Days

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Question 12 of 15

12. 'Lots and lots of pin up shots, I had them all. And there they were pasted up upon the wall. When mamma said that it was time for bed, I'd eat some jam and bread and watched her overhead.'

Which fab song are these famous lyrics from? Hint

Marilyn Monroe

Betty Grable

My First Crush

Bridget Bardot

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Question 13 of 15

13. 'She used to be such a skinny little girl. But all of a sudden she is out of this world.'

Bet this takes you back - but can you name the song? Hint

The Model

Next Door To An Angel

Pretty Little Girl

Wow Look At You Now

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Question 14 of 15

14. 'Whatever young and beautiful, someday your looks will be gone. When the others turn you off, who'll be turning you on, I will I will I will I will.'

So which song are these from? Hint

You Were Made For Me

Love Will Keep Us Together

Laughter In The Rain

Gonna Make You Want Me

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Question 15 of 15

15. 'Well a, well a , well a gotta be going. Gonna leave the world behind. Every day in a heavenly way you're gonna drive me outta my mind.'

Can you name this last one correctly before you see your score? Hint

Stairway To Heaven

Stairway To Your Heart

You Drive Me Crazy

I Love You

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. 'I'm gonna take a trip to Lonesome Town, gonna stay at Heartbreak Hotel. A fool such as I that never was, I cried a tear so well'. Which song are these catchy lyrics from?

Answer: One Way Ticket (To The Blues)

'One Way Ticket (to the blues)' was written by Hank Hunter and Jack Keller and released in 1959.

Did you know: Tony Christie's song 'Is This The Way to Amarillo' was actually a song written by Neil Sedaka and Howard Greenfield. It peaked at number 12 in 1971 and then lay dormant for three decades. Then Peter Kay did a remake of it in 2002 when it was incredibly popular with a fantastic and amusing video.

2. 'Don't take your love away from me. Don't you leave my heart in misery. If you go then I'll be blue, cos ...' Now name the tune with these lyrics.

Answer: Breaking Up Is Hard To Do

'Breaking Up Is Hard To Do' was released as a single in 1962 and peaked at number seven in the UK charts.

Did you know: 'Breaking Up Is Hard To Do' has been covered by a variety of singers including Tom Jones, The Carpenters and Little Eva.

3. 'When you were only six I was your big brother. Then when you were ten we didn't like each other. When you were thirteen you were my funny valentine.' You must recognise these lyrics so just select the song.

Answer: Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen

'Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen' song got to its highest chart position of three back in 1962.

Did you know: Neil once starred in a film called 'Playgirl Killer'.

4. 'I can feel my soul exploding. There's a good feeling helping me to find my way.' Name this Neil Sedaka song if you can!

Answer: That's When The Music Takes Me

In the UK charts 'That's Where The Music Takes Me' reached number 18.

5. 'Darling I love you though you treat me cruel, you hurt me and you made me cry. But if you leave me I will surely die'. What classic Neil Sedaka song are these taken from?

Answer: Oh Carol!

'Oh Carol' peaked at number three in the UK charts in 1960. This is probably his most well-known song.

Did you know: Neil has written an autobiography entitled 'Laughter in the
Rain'.

6. 'As I hide behind this smile and paint the town. Though I cry since you're gone. You never know because the show must go on.' Which cool track are these from?

Answer: King Of Clowns

'King Of Clowns' reached number 23 in 1962

Did you know: Neil Sedaka catapulted to fame after Connie Francis recorded his song 'Stupid Cupid'.

7. 'Ranga Tanga Ring Ting Tong I'm related to Old King Kong. Honey won't you say you're mine. With a honky tonky monkey shine. When you hold my hand I'm a prehistoric man.' Great tune, bet you are singing, but what is the name of this song?

Answer: I Go Ape

A number nine entry in the charts back in 1959 for 'I Go Ape'.

Did you know: Neil Sedaka wrote songs for Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, Tom Jones and The Monkees.

8. 'Standing on the outside looking in. You know its been a long time. I don't know where to begin.' Great lyrics but which song?

Answer: Standing On The Inside

Way back in 1973 'Standing On The Inside' reached position 26 in the charts.

9. 'I am a song and I've waited so long for somebody to come and sing me. I've got a rhyme that I've had for some time. Nobody wants to sing me.' Which catchy little number are these lyrics from?

Answer: (I Am A Song) Sing Me

'(I Am A Song) Sing Me' was released as a single in 1983.

10. 'Now we go our separate ways. And leave the world we used to know. And scratchy worn out 45s. An echo on the radio.' What track are these lyrics from?

Answer: Our Last Song Together

'Our Last Song Together' was released in 1973 and reached 31.

11. 'And still you try and hold the world together. Make it happen, give it children. Who in turn are turned onto going nowhere.' Which beautiful song are these lyrics found?

Answer: Going Nowhere

You will find 'Going Nowhere' along with other great tunes by Neil Sedaka on the 'Definite Collection'.
Did you know: In 1972 Elton John signed Neil up on his label Rocket Records and began to re-introduce Neil to the American Audiences.

Answer: Betty Grable

'Betty Grable' appears on his album 'The Show Must Go On' and some of his hits albums.

13. 'She used to be such a skinny little girl. But all of a sudden she is out of this world.' Bet this takes you back - but can you name the song?

Answer: Next Door To An Angel

'Next Door To An Angel' reached number 29 in 1962.

Did you know: Neil helped to launch the career of Captain and Tennille with their version of his 'Love Will Keep Us Together'.

14. 'Whatever young and beautiful, someday your looks will be gone. When the others turn you off, who'll be turning you on, I will I will I will I will.' So which song are these from?

Answer: Love Will Keep Us Together

'Love Will Keep Us Together' was released as a single in 1983 and can be found on the album 'Laughter And Tears' along with some of his hits albums.

15. 'Well a, well a , well a gotta be going. Gonna leave the world behind. Every day in a heavenly way you're gonna drive me outta my mind.' Can you name this last one correctly before you see your score?

Answer: Stairway To Heaven

'Stairway to Heaven' got to number eight in the UK charts in 1960.

Did you know: Sedaka has a street named after him in his hometown of Brooklyn.

Source: Author JenPenWen

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