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Quiz about Wedding Bells
Quiz about Wedding Bells

Wedding Bells Trivia Quiz


To celebrate my daughter's marriage, here are some songs about love, weddings and marriage.

A multiple-choice quiz by Christinap. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
Christinap
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
329,109
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
488
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
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Question 1 of 10
1. In 1963, who insisted that they were "Not Too Young To Get Married"? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. A song which could sum up the feelings of the happy couple was a big hit in 1961 for Etta James. What was it? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. The Dixie Cups had a big hit in 1964 with which song? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which 1955 Sinatra song was used as the theme song for the sitcom "Married With Children"? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. "Hawaiian Wedding Song" was sung by Elvis Presley in the film "Blue Hawaii", but it was originally written in 1926 for which operetta? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. "When I Marry Mr Snow" comes from which musical? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Who recorded the comedy version of "I Went To Your Wedding"? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which of the following is from "West Side Story"? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. In 1972, The Congregation had a hit with which song? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. "Get Me To The Church On Time" comes from "My Fair Lady". Which actor sings it in the film? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. In 1963, who insisted that they were "Not Too Young To Get Married"?

Answer: Bob B. Soxx and The Blue Jeans

Bob B. Soxx and The Blue Jeans were a group produced by Phil Spector. Consisting of Bobby Sheen, Darlene Love and Fanita James the group was originally intended to feature the vocals of Bobby Sheen, but by the time they recorded "Not Too Young To Get Married" Darlene Love was taking the lead vocals.
Bobby Sheen took lead vocals on one of their final recordings "Here Comes Santa Claus" which was on the Phil Spector Christmas Album, but after 1963 the group were dropped by their recording company and effectively ceased to exist.
2. A song which could sum up the feelings of the happy couple was a big hit in 1961 for Etta James. What was it?

Answer: At Last

"At Last" is possibly Etta James' best known song. Recorded in 1961, it went to number two on the Billboard R & B Chart, and has been featured in movies and commercials. Etta James has won four Grammys and seventeen Blues Music Awards.
The song, a lovely ballad, celebrates the fact that the singer has finally found the love she has been waiting for.
3. The Dixie Cups had a big hit in 1964 with which song?

Answer: Chapel of Love

A 1964 hit written by Phil Spector, Jeff Barry and Ellie Greenwich, this Dixie Cups song spent three weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100. The joyful celebration of a girl about to get married, it has also been recorded by Elton John, The Beach Boys and Bette Midler. It was the first release on Leiber and Stoller's Red Bird Records label.
4. Which 1955 Sinatra song was used as the theme song for the sitcom "Married With Children"?

Answer: Love and Marriage

Frank Sinatra made two recordings of this song. The first was for Capitol in 1955, and the second for Reprise in 1965. Both versions were arranged by Nelson Riddle. The Capitol version was used as the theme song for the long running sitcom "Married With Children", which ran for ten years from 1987 to 1997.
5. "Hawaiian Wedding Song" was sung by Elvis Presley in the film "Blue Hawaii", but it was originally written in 1926 for which operetta?

Answer: Prince of Hawaii

Written by Charles King for "Prince of Hawaii" the song was originally called "Ke Kali Nei Au". It was translated in 1958 by Al Hoffman and Dick Manning. In America Andy Williams had the most successful recording, reaching number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. In Britain Julie Rogers' version made number 31 on the UK Singles Chart.
6. "When I Marry Mr Snow" comes from which musical?

Answer: Carousel

Written by Rogers and Hammerstein, "Carousel" opened on Broadway in 1945. As well as "When I Marry Mr Snow" the show also contains "June Is Bustin' Out All Over" and "You'll Never Walk Alone", which, contrary to what many people believe, is a love song, not a football anthem.
7. Who recorded the comedy version of "I Went To Your Wedding"?

Answer: Spike Jones

Originally written as a song about an ex-lover attending the wedding of his/her lost love, this was a Billboard Number one for Patti Page in 1952. Spike Jones and his City Slickers recorded the comedy version later in the same year, and changed it into a song about everyone being glad to get rid of the bride.
8. Which of the following is from "West Side Story"?

Answer: One Hand One Heart

"West Side Story" premiered on Broadway in 1957. The film version, starring Natalie Wood, George Chakiris, Richard Beymer and Rita Moreno was released in 1961, and instantly became one of the all time great musical films. "One Hand One Heart" is sung by Tony and Maria as they pledge themselves to each other.
9. In 1972, The Congregation had a hit with which song?

Answer: Softly Whispering I Love You

The Congregation were an English group led by singer Brian Keith. They later changed their name to English Congregation to avoid confusion with groups with a similar name. In 1972 they recorded "Softly Whispering I Love You" which peaked at number four on the UK Singles Chart.

It also went to number 29 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. For some reason they made no more singles after this one and faded into obscurity.
10. "Get Me To The Church On Time" comes from "My Fair Lady". Which actor sings it in the film?

Answer: Stanley Holloway

Written by Lerner and Lowe, the musical was adapted to film in 1964. Stanley Holloway plays Alfred P. Doolittle, the father of Eliza. Having received a surprise bequest he decides to marry the lady he has been living with for some years, and "Get Me To The Church On Time" is sung as he and his friends have one last night on the town.
Source: Author Christinap

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