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Ricky Nelson's Garden Party Trivia Quiz

See how much you know about Ricky Nelson's "Garden Party". Although he had several hits in the 1960's, this song turned out to be his biggest hit, reaching number six in 1972.

A multiple-choice quiz by jdfeag. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
jdfeag

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
253,108

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Avg Score
8 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. In Ricky Nelson's song, where is the "Garden Party" located? Hint

The Boston Garden

Central Park

Madison Square Garden

The White House Rose Garden

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Question 2 of 10

2. Nelson said that if memories were all he sang, what job would he rather have? Hint

A cowboy

A doctor

A teacher

A truck driver

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was "in the air" during the concert? Hint

Suspense

Smoke

A fragrance

Magic

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Question 4 of 10

4. Since you can't please everyone, what do you have to do? Hint

Please yourself

Be yourself

Please your family

Please the audience

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Question 5 of 10

5. Why did Ricky Nelson go to a Garden Party? Hint

"To reminisce with my old friends"

"To have a good old time"

"To play a couple of tunes"

"To see some of my old friends"

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Question 6 of 10

6. What did Yoko bring to the party? Hint

Her yak

Her panda

Her walrus

Her llama

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who did Ricky say hello to in the song, singing "she belongs to me." Hint

Peggy Sue

Cindy Lou

Bobby Sue

Mary Lou

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Question 8 of 10

8. Someone opened up a closet and who stepped out? Hint

Tiny Tim

Little Susie

Elvis Presley

Johnny B. Goode

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Question 9 of 10

9. Where did Mr. Hughes stand? Hint

In the corner

In the closet

In the Spruce Goose

In the pansies

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Question 10 of 10

10. In whose shoes was Mr. Hughes hiding? Hint

John Lennon's

Bob Dylan's

Paul Simon's

Woody Guthrie's

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In Ricky Nelson's song, where is the "Garden Party" located?

Answer: Madison Square Garden

After this concert, Nelson became very disillusioned with music. He changed his musical style and tried to play some country-rock, but the fans only wanted to hear his old music and began to boo him.

2. Nelson said that if memories were all he sang, what job would he rather have?

Answer: A truck driver

He concludes the song by saying, "If you gotta play at garden parties, I wish you a lotta luck. But if memories were all I sang, I'd rather drive a truck."

3. What was "in the air" during the concert?

Answer: Magic

The concert was supposed to be a "comeback" for a lot of individuals, such as Ricky Nelson, Little Richard, and Chuck Berry. With the British Invasion of the Sixties, many of these singers lost their popularity.

4. Since you can't please everyone, what do you have to do?

Answer: Please yourself

The chorus goes: "But it's alright now, I learned my lesson well. You see, ya can't please everyone, so ya got to please yourself."

5. Why did Ricky Nelson go to a Garden Party?

Answer: "To reminisce with my old friends"

He sings, "I went to a garden party to reminisce with my old friends,
A chance to share old memories and play our songs again"

6. What did Yoko bring to the party?

Answer: Her walrus

This refers to the song written by John Lennon, "I am the Walrus."

7. Who did Ricky say hello to in the song, singing "she belongs to me."

Answer: Mary Lou

"Hello Mary Lou" was a song written by Gene Pitney and was performed by Ricky Nelson in 1961. Pitney is also famous for performing "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance" and "Only Love Can Break A Heart".

8. Someone opened up a closet and who stepped out?

Answer: Johnny B. Goode

Chuck Berry was one of the other singers at the concert, and one of his best-known songs was "Johnny B. Goode".

9. Where did Mr. Hughes stand?

Answer: In the corner

There is much debate on who Mr. Hughes is. One suggestion for the identity of Mr. Hughes is George Harrison. Nelson and Harrison were next-door neighbors. Harrison often used the alias "Mr. Hughes" when traveling.

10. In whose shoes was Mr. Hughes hiding?

Answer: Bob Dylan's

Many believe that it is a reference to Howard Hughes. He may have been compared with Dylan because they were both recluses and a bit eccentric.

Source: Author jdfeag

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