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Quiz about The Life and Music of Ronnie Milsap

The Life and Music of Ronnie Milsap Quiz

Unless I missed something I was amazed to see no quizzes on the great Ronnie Milsap so I am presenting one here. I hope you enjoy this quiz about an amazing artist! All chart references are from Joel Whitburn's Billboard Book of Top 40 Country Hits.

A multiple-choice quiz by Bob9491. Estimated time: 5 mins.

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Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. According to one of Ronnie's hits, what is he having "Daydreams about...."? Hint

his mother

his girlfriend

night things

his true love

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of these statements is true about Ronnie's blindness? Hint

He was born totally blind

He lost his sight due to a fireworks explosion

He lost his sight due to a gunshot wound

He was born partially blind

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Question 3 of 10

3. "Close your eyes baby, follow my heart" is the first line of which of Ronnie's hits? Hint

Let's Take The Long Way Around The World

Snap Your Fingers

(I'm A) Stand By My Woman Man

Lost In The Fifties Tonight

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Question 4 of 10

4. Ronnie's cover version of the fifties ballad "Since I Don't Have You" peaked at number six on the Billboard Country chart in August 1991. What pop group had the original hit in 1959? Hint

The Shirelles

The Skyliners

Danny and The Juniors

The Drifters

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Question 5 of 10

5. In Ronnie's hit "Pure Love" what cereal is mentioned in the chorus? Hint

Cocoa Puffs

Captain Crunch

Shredded Wheat

Kix

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Question 6 of 10

6. Another "Daydreams About Night Things" question: While Ronnie's mind is home "loving you" what are his hands doing? Hint

making a living

playing the piano

driving

swinging a hammer

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Question 7 of 10

7. One of Ronnie's biggest hits was "It Was Almost Like A Song". In what movie was this song featured? (Ronnie didn't sing it in the movie) Hint

Tender Mercies

Murphy's Romance

Honky Tonk Man

Bridges of Madison County

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is Ronnie's middle name? Hint

Dale

David

Alan

Lee

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Question 9 of 10

9. According to Billboard's Hot Country Singles charts how many consecutive number one records did Ronnie have from 1976 to 1978? Hint

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Question 10 of 10

10. In 2009 Ronnie recorded a song to honor firefighters and policemen. Seventy percent of the sales were to benefit first responders and their families. What was the title of the song? Hint

Ode to The First Responders

My First Ride

In Harm's Way

My Tribute

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. According to one of Ronnie's hits, what is he having "Daydreams about...."?

Answer: night things

"Daydreams About Night Things" was the first single off Ronnie's album "Night Things". It reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart, knocking Glen Campbell's "Rhinestone Cowboy" out of the top spot on September 20, 1975. It remained number one for two weeks.

2. Which of these statements is true about Ronnie's blindness?

Answer: He was born partially blind

Ronnie was born with a congenital disorder that rendered him partially blind. He would lose his remaining vision later in his childhood and eventually had both his eyes removed,

3. "Close your eyes baby, follow my heart" is the first line of which of Ronnie's hits?

Answer: Lost In The Fifties Tonight

"Lost In The Fifties Tonight" was not only a number one record on the Billboard country charts, it also peaked at number eight on the Adult Contemporary chart in 1985. In that year, 51 singles reached the top spot on the country charts. "Lost in The Fifties Tonight" was one of only two to stay number one for more than one week. "Have Mercy" by The Judds was the other.

4. Ronnie's cover version of the fifties ballad "Since I Don't Have You" peaked at number six on the Billboard Country chart in August 1991. What pop group had the original hit in 1959?

Answer: The Skyliners

Ronnie's version of this classic 50s ballad peaked at number six on the Billboard Hot Country singles chart in the summer of 1991. The Skyliners' version peaked at number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1959. Ronnie's version ranked number 67 in the Top 100 country singles of 1991 according to Billboard magazine.

5. In Ronnie's hit "Pure Love" what cereal is mentioned in the chorus?

Answer: Captain Crunch

The line in question is: "Milk and honey and Captain Crunch, and you in the morning". "Pure Love" was written by the late Eddie Rabbitt. It was Ronnie's first number one record on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart.

6. Another "Daydreams About Night Things" question: While Ronnie's mind is home "loving you" what are his hands doing?

Answer: making a living

The line is: "And while my hands make a living, my mind's home loving you". Ronnie's home town was Robbinsville, North Carolina; he was born in 1943.

7. One of Ronnie's biggest hits was "It Was Almost Like A Song". In what movie was this song featured? (Ronnie didn't sing it in the movie)

Answer: Bridges of Madison County

Jazz singer Johnny Hartman sang "It Was Almost Like A Song" in the movie during the scene when Robert (Clint Eastwood) and Francesca (Meryl Streep) are dancing in her kitchen.

8. What is Ronnie's middle name?

Answer: Lee

Ronnie was one of several artists who performed at the memorial service for George Jones in 2013. He sang the Jones' classic "When The Grass Grows Over Me".

9. According to Billboard's Hot Country Singles charts how many consecutive number one records did Ronnie have from 1976 to 1978?

Answer: 7

This incredible streak began when "What Goes On When The Sun Goes Down?" reached the top spot on May 15, 1976 and ended with "Let's Take The Long Way Around The World" which reached number one on October 28, 1978. Ronnie would go on to have several more number ones.

10. In 2009 Ronnie recorded a song to honor firefighters and policemen. Seventy percent of the sales were to benefit first responders and their families. What was the title of the song?

Answer: My First Ride

When Capitol Records chose not to promote the recording by refusing to release it to radio and iTunes, Ronnie joined about 50 of his fans in a peaceful protest in front of the record company. He performed the song live during the protest.

Source: Author Bob9491

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