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1.
  Tony Orlando: "Halfway to Paradise"    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is based on information contained in Tony Orlando's 2002 autobiography, "Halfway to Paradise", which was written with Patsi Bale Cox.
Tough, 10 Qns, TC1261, Jul 01 04
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TC1261
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  'Tie A Yellow Ribbon' ('Round The Ole' Oak Tree)'    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
This quiz is about the song 'Tie A Yellow Ribbon'. In this quiz I will give you part of the song. All you have to do is fill in the missing word or words. Have fun and good luck!
Average, 15 Qns, JuniorTheJaws, Jan 25 21
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JuniorTheJaws gold member
Jan 25 21
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  'Knock Three Times'    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
In this quiz, I will give you part of the song. All you have to do is to give the missing word or words that follow in sequence. Have fun!
Average, 15 Qns, JuniorTheJaws, Aug 26 01
Average
JuniorTheJaws gold member
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Tony Orlando Trivia Questions

1. Where was Tony Orlando born?

From Quiz
Tony Orlando: "Halfway to Paradise"

Answer: New York City, NY

Tony Orlando was born Michael Anthony Orlando Cassivitis on April 3, 1944 in New York City, New York. According to Tony, the name Michael was given to him in honor of his paternal grandfather. Orlando was added in honor of his uncle: his mother's brother.

2. 'I'm coming home, I've done ___________. Now I've got to know what is and ___________'?

From Quiz 'Tie A Yellow Ribbon' ('Round The Ole' Oak Tree)'

Answer: My time isn't mine

3. 'Hey girl what ya doin' down there, __________________ while I live right above you'?

From Quiz 'Knock Three Times'

Answer: Dancin' alone every night

4. Tony had a younger half-sister, Rhonda, who was born with a devastating illness. Which one?

From Quiz Tony Orlando: "Halfway to Paradise"

Answer: cerebral palsy

Rhonda was a source of joy and inspiration for Tony. He speaks lovingly about her sweet, beautiful personality and her ability to give unconditional love. Because of her illness, Rhonda was unable to care for herself. Therefore, Tony and other family members shared the responsibility of caring for her. Sadly, Rhonda passed away at the age of 21.

5. 'If you receive ___________ tellin' you I'd soon be free'?

From Quiz 'Tie A Yellow Ribbon' ('Round The Ole' Oak Tree)'

Answer: My letter

6. 'I can hear _____________________. I can feel your body swayin''?

From Quiz 'Knock Three Times'

Answer: Your music playin'

7. Tony was given his first 'big break' by a music industry giant for whom he auditioned. Who was it?

From Quiz Tony Orlando: "Halfway to Paradise"

Answer: Don Kirshner

Eventually, Tony would work for or with all four men, but it was Don Kirshner who gave him his 'big break'. Kirshner hired Tony to write songs and to sing demo recordings for himself and for other artists. He earned fifty dollars per week. However, since Tony was only sixteen years old at the time, his mom had to sign his contract!

8. 'Then you'll know just ___________. If you still want me, if you still want me. Tie a yellow ribbon, 'round the ole oak tree'?

From Quiz 'Tie A Yellow Ribbon' ('Round The Ole' Oak Tree)'

Answer: What to do

9. 'One floor below me you don't even know me, _____________'?

From Quiz 'Knock Three Times'

Answer: I love you

10. Name the song which was Tony Orlando's first Top 40 Pop hit.

From Quiz Tony Orlando: "Halfway to Paradise"

Answer: Halfway to Paradise

Written by the legendary songwriting team of Carole King and Gerry Goffin, "Halfway to Paradise" was Tony's first Top 40 Pop hit. Though "Bless You" was a bigger hit, Tony believes that most people probably remember him best for "Halfway to Paradise". By the way, he did record versions of "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow" and "Take Good Care of My Baby". Both songs, of course, would go on to be big hits for other artists: the Shirelles and Bobby Vee, respectively.

11. 'It's been __________ long years, do ya still want me? If I don't see a ribbon, 'round the ole oak tree'?

From Quiz 'Tie A Yellow Ribbon' ('Round The Ole' Oak Tree)'

Answer: Three & 3

12. 'Oh, my darling, knock three times __________________ if you want me'?

From Quiz 'Knock Three Times'

Answer: On the ceiling

13. Tony mentions having gotten a fan letter from a fellow recording artist who loved the record, "Halfway to Paradise". Who wrote it?

From Quiz Tony Orlando: "Halfway to Paradise"

Answer: Elvis Presley

Tony recalls walking into Don Kirshner's office one day and being given a 'fan letter' which congratulated him on making a great record. The author was Elvis Presley. Tony remembers that his initial reaction was to go looking for the songwriters, Carole King and Gerry Goffin, so that they could share in the joy of the moment.

14. 'I'll stay on the bus, ___________, put the blame on me. If I don't see a ribbon, 'round the ole oak tree'?

From Quiz 'Tie A Yellow Ribbon' ('Round The Ole' Oak Tree)'

Answer: Forget about us

15. 'Twice _________________ if the answer is no'?

From Quiz 'Knock Three Times'

Answer: On the pipe

16. '______________, please look for me, 'cause I couldn't bear to see what I might see'?

From Quiz 'Tie A Yellow Ribbon' ('Round The Ole' Oak Tree)'

Answer: Bus driver

17. 'Oh, my sweetness, means you'll meet _______________________'?

From Quiz 'Knock Three Times'

Answer: Me in the hallway

18. Tony's road to becoming a trio with the group Dawn was paved by two smash hit records. Both releases featured Tony singing lead vocal over a track recorded by studio session singers. Name the songs that Tony recorded.

From Quiz Tony Orlando: "Halfway to Paradise"

Answer: "Candida" and "Knock Three Times"

Tony was given the opportunity to record the lead vocal for the song, "Candida" by a record producer who was unsatisfied with the vocal which was already recorded for the song. Because he had a secure job behind the scenes, Tony was reluctant to record the song. If his bosses found out, he might be fired. The producer assured him that there was very little chance of that happening. "Candida" became a smash hit. This led to Tony's being presented the opportunity to record the follow-up song: "Knock Three Times", which Tony really didn't like at first. Again, the song was a smash hit. Tony faced a dilemma. He had to decide whether to stay behind the scenes in his secure position or put together a group and continue on as a recording artist. Of course, Tony chose the latter. He hired cousins Telma Hopkins and Joyce Vincent Wilson to be the group, Dawn. The rest, as they say, is history.

19. 'Mmm, twice on the ___________________________________'?

From Quiz 'Knock Three Times'

Answer: Pipe means you ain't gonna show

20. '__________ yellow ribbon's what I need to set me free'?

From Quiz 'Tie A Yellow Ribbon' ('Round The Ole' Oak Tree)'

Answer: Simple

21. 'If you look out your window tonight, pull in the string with the note that's ___________________. Read how many times I saw you'?

From Quiz 'Knock Three Times'

Answer: Attached to my heart

22. 'I wrote and ___________, tie a yellow ribbon, 'round the ole oak tree'?

From Quiz 'Tie A Yellow Ribbon' ('Round The Ole' Oak Tree)'

Answer: Told her please

23. 'How in my silence I adored you. And only in my dreams did that wall ____________________'?

From Quiz 'Knock Three Times'

Answer: Between us come apart

24. 'It's been ________ long years, do ya still want me? If I don't see a ribbon, 'round the ole oak tree, I'll stay on the bus, forget about us, put the blame on me'? If I don't see a ribbon, 'round the ole oak tree'?

From Quiz 'Tie A Yellow Ribbon' ('Round The Ole' Oak Tree)'

Answer: Three & 3

25. 'Oh, my darling, knock three times __________________ if you want me'?

From Quiz 'Knock Three Times'

Answer: On the ceiling

26. 'Now the whole _________ is cheering and I can't believe I see'?

From Quiz 'Tie A Yellow Ribbon' ('Round The Ole' Oak Tree)'

Answer: Damn bus

27. 'Twice _________________ if the answer is no'?

From Quiz 'Knock Three Times'

Answer: On the pipe

28. 'A _________ yellow ribbons, 'round the ole oak tree'?

From Quiz 'Tie A Yellow Ribbon' ('Round The Ole' Oak Tree)'

Answer: Hundred & 100

29. 'Oh, my sweetness, means you'll _______________________'?

From Quiz 'Knock Three Times'

Answer: Meet me in the hallway

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