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The Vogues Trivia Quiz

The Vogues are regarded as one of the best vocal groups of all-time. Let's see how much you remember about this group from the 60's. Good Luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by clownhead427. Estimated time: 3 mins.

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Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. Where did the group originate? Hint

Battle Creek, Michigan

Turtle Creek, Pennsylvania

Moundsville, West Virginia

Martins Ferry, Ohio

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Question 2 of 10

2. What song was their first hit single? Hint

5 O'clock World

You're The One

Greenfields

Turn Around Look at Me

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was the title of The Vogues first album? Hint

The Vogues

Let's Get Together

Here We Come

Meet The Vogues

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Question 4 of 10

4. How did the members of the group meet? Hint

They worked in a shoe factory together.

They went to college together.

They worked in an auto plant together.

They went to high school together.

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Question 5 of 10

5. The four original members of the group were Chuck Blasko, Hugh Geyer, Bill Burkette, and whom? Hint

Guy Lawson

Rich Sadowski

Ed Little

Don Miller

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which Vogues song talks about a guy trying to make a new life for himself, but just keeps finding heartache? Hint

Magic Town

Please Mr. Sun

The Land of Milk and Honey

Hey That's No Way To Say Goodbye.

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which Vogues song is featured in the movie "Good Morning Vietnam" starring Robin Williams? Hint

Magic Town

5 O'Clock World

True Lovers

Moments To Remember

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which Vogues song talks about the daily grind of going to work, and living paycheck to paycheck? Hint

Magic Town

5 O'Clock World

The Land of Milk and Honey

Turn Around Look at Me

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Question 9 of 10

9. In 1997, which TV sitcom adopted "5 O'Clock World" as its theme song? Hint

The Drew Carey Show

Wings

The King of Queens

Veronica's Closet

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Question 10 of 10

10. Some version of the Vogues are still touring forty years after their beginning.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Where did the group originate?

Answer: Turtle Creek, Pennsylvania

Turtle Creek is about 20 miles east of Pittsburgh.

2. What song was their first hit single?

Answer: You're The One

"You're The One" was written by Petula Clark. It was released in April of 1965, and got as high as #4 on the charts. The other choices are also Vogue hits.

3. What was the title of The Vogues first album?

Answer: Meet The Vogues

"Meet The Vogues" came out in 1965, and featured their hit single "You're The One".

4. How did the members of the group meet?

Answer: They went to high school together.

They all graduated from Turtle Creek High School. Two members graduated in 1958, and the other 2 in 1959.

5. The four original members of the group were Chuck Blasko, Hugh Geyer, Bill Burkette, and whom?

Answer: Don Miller

Don Miller was the baritone, Chuck Blasko was the 2nd tenor, Hugh Geyer was the 1st tenor, and Bill Burkette was the lead.

6. Which Vogues song talks about a guy trying to make a new life for himself, but just keeps finding heartache?

Answer: Magic Town

"Magic Town" was a hit for the group in 1966. The first verse says: "They told me the streets were all paved in gold...but these dirty sidewalks are gray and concrete cold. I just don't know why I bother to try, when nobody here gives a damn if I live or die." Then the chorus says: "Where's the magic, in this magic town? Where's the good life they said could be found? Where's the magic, to make all my big dreams come true? I'm gonna find it girl before I send for you."

7. Which Vogues song is featured in the movie "Good Morning Vietnam" starring Robin Williams?

Answer: 5 O'Clock World

This helped put The Vogues back in the mainstream.

8. Which Vogues song talks about the daily grind of going to work, and living paycheck to paycheck?

Answer: 5 O'Clock World

The first verse says: "Up every morning just to keep a job. I've gotta fight my way through the hustle and mob. Sounds of the city pounding in my brain as another day goes down the drain." The second verse says: "Trading my time for the pay I get. I'm livin' on money that I ain't made yet. Gotta keep goin' gotta make my way, because I live for end of the day." This song reached #4 on the charts in 1965.

9. In 1997, which TV sitcom adopted "5 O'Clock World" as its theme song?

Answer: The Drew Carey Show

When The Drew Carey Show wrapped in April of 2004, The Vogues were flown in by Warner Brothers to perform at the Wrap party. The party was held at The Hollywood Highlands, in Hollywood Ca.

10. Some version of the Vogues are still touring forty years after their beginning.

Answer: true

The Vogues still perform about 90 dates a year. Their tour schedule can be found at www.vogues.com.
In some places they are known as Chuck Blasko's Five O'Clock Reunion Tour.

Source: Author clownhead427

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