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Four Of A Kind, Part I Trivia Quiz

A quiz on quartets with Four/4 in their names and with all their Billboard top 40 hits in 1954-1958. From the song titles given, identify the groups. [Sources: "The Billboard Book Of Top 40 Hits" 2010, "The Billboard Hot 100," and many group web sites.]

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

Author
lowtechmaster

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
389,697

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which group sang "Lovely One"? Hint

The Four Tops

The Four Voices

The Four Preps

The Four Coins

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Question 2 of 10

2. "Moments To Remember" was a hit for which quartet? Hint

The Four Tops

The 4 Seasons

The Four Lads

The Four Coins

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Question 3 of 10

3. In 1955, "Love Is A Many-Splendored Thing" made four Billboard charts. Who sang it? Hint

The Four Lads

The Four Aces

The Four Freshmen

The 4 Seasons

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who had the 1957 hit "Shangri-La"? Hint

The 4 Seasons

The Four Coins

The Four Aces

The Four Preps

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Question 5 of 10

5. The musical "The Most Happy Fella" includes the tune "Standing On The Corner." In 1956, it was a hit for which group of four? Hint

The Four Freshmen

The Four Tops

The Four Lads

The Four Esquires

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Question 6 of 10

6. In the late 1950s, a popular song for high school seniors was "Graduation Day" by what quartet? Hint

The Four Freshmen

The Four Lads

The Four Esquires

The 4 Seasons

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Question 7 of 10

7. "Melody Of Love" was a very popular song in 1955, with several different versions being recorded, including one by which group? Hint

The Four Tops

The Four Esquires

The Four Aces

The Four Preps

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Question 8 of 10

8. Rosemary Clooney sang "Memories Of You" in the 1956 film "The Benny Goodman Story." Which group of four also released a version? Hint

The Four Coins

The 4 Seasons

The Four Esquires

The Four Lads

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Question 9 of 10

9. In 1958, "Hideaway" was a hit for which quartet? Hint

The 4 Seasons

The Four Esquires

The Four Preps

The Four Tops

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Question 10 of 10

10. In 1969 the Vogues had a number 34 song on the Billboard Hot 100, "No Not Much!" The same song was a hit in 1956 for whom? Hint

The Four Preps

The Four Lads

The 4 Seasons

The Four Tops

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which group sang "Lovely One"?

Answer: The Four Voices

For The Four Voices, "Lovely One" was a one hit wonder, reaching number 30 on the Billboard Top 100 in 1956. The Four Voices, from Tennessee, were Allan Chase (tenor), Frank Fosta (bass baritone), Sal Mayo (tenor), and Bill McBride (baritone). Between 1955 and 1960, the group recorded some 14 singles on Columbia records.

2. "Moments To Remember" was a hit for which quartet?

Answer: The Four Lads

The Four Lads were formed in Toronto, Ontario, by James Arnold (lead), Bernard Toorish (tenor), Frank Busseri (baritone), and Connie Codarini (bass). They released their first single in 1952. Their first Billboard top 40 number was "Moments To Remember," a solid number three hit on the Billboard Top 100 in 1955.

3. In 1955, "Love Is A Many-Splendored Thing" made four Billboard charts. Who sang it?

Answer: The Four Aces

From the movie of the same name (with William Holden and Jennifer Jones), "Love Is A Many-Splendored Thing" was number one on Billboard's Top 100, Jockey, Juke Box, and Best Seller charts. It was also a Top 100 song in 1955 for Don Cornell at number 26. The original Four Aces, from Chester, PA, were Al Alberts (lead),who left in 1958, Dave Mahoney, Lou Silvestri, and Rosario Vaccaro.

4. Who had the 1957 hit "Shangri-La"?

Answer: The Four Coins

"Shangri-La" reached number 23 on Billboard's Top 100 in 1957 for The Four Coins. The members of The Four Coins all came from Canonsburg, Pa: brothers Jack and George Mahramas, Jimmy Gregorakis, and George Mantalis.

5. The musical "The Most Happy Fella" includes the tune "Standing On The Corner." In 1956, it was a hit for which group of four?

Answer: The Four Lads

On the Billboard Top 100 in 1956, "Standing On The Corner" soared to number three for The Four Lads, and got to number 29 for Dean Martin. It was one of 12 top 40 hits for The Four Lads between 1955 and 1958.

6. In the late 1950s, a popular song for high school seniors was "Graduation Day" by what quartet?

Answer: The Four Freshmen

The Four Freshmen were formed in Indianapolis, IN in 1948. The original members were Ross and Don Barbour, Marvin Pruitt, and Hal Kratzsch. In 1956, the group consisted of the two Barbour brothers, a cousin Bob Flanigan, and Ken Albers. With numerous changes in personnel, The Four Freshmen kept performing into the 21st century.

However, "Graduation Day" (1956) proved to be a one hit wonder on Billboard's top 40 at number 27.

7. "Melody Of Love" was a very popular song in 1955, with several different versions being recorded, including one by which group?

Answer: The Four Aces

Five versions of "Melody Of Love" appeared on various Billboard charts in 1955. The highest rankings were by artists Billy Vaughn (Best Seller number two), The Four Aces (Juke Box number three), David Carroll (Jockey number eight), Frank Sinatra and Ray Anthony (Jockey number 19), and Leo Diamond (Best Seller number 30).

Besides the two songs listed in this quiz, the other songs by The Four Aces to make the top 40 from 1954-1956 were "Mr. Sandman," "A Woman In Love," "Heart," "I Only Know I Love You," and "You Can't Run Away From It."

8. Rosemary Clooney sang "Memories Of You" in the 1956 film "The Benny Goodman Story." Which group of four also released a version?

Answer: The Four Coins

The rendition by The Four Coins reached number 28 on the Billboard Top 100. Rosemary Clooney's got only to number 52. The Four Coins had five top 40 songs from 1955 to 1958. In addition to the two songs in this quiz, the others were "My One Sin," "I Love You Madly," and "The World Outside."

9. In 1958, "Hideaway" was a hit for which quartet?

Answer: The Four Esquires

"Hideaway" made it to number 21 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1958. From Boston, Massachusetts, The Four Esquires included Bill Courtney, Frank Mahanoy, Wally Gold, and Bob Golden. Their only other song to chart was "Love Me Forever" that got to number 51 on the Top 100 in 1957.

10. In 1969 the Vogues had a number 34 song on the Billboard Hot 100, "No Not Much!" The same song was a hit in 1956 for whom?

Answer: The Four Lads

"No Not Much!" by The Four Lads peaked at number three on Billboard's Top 100 in 1956. The Four Lads had 11 songs on Billboard's top 40 charts between 1955 and 1958. In addition to the three in this quiz, the others were: "Who Needs You," "My Little Angel," "A House With Love In It," "The Bus Stop Song (A Paper Of Pins)," "I Just Don't Know," "Put A Light In The Window," "Enchanted Island," and "The Mocking Bird."

Source: Author lowtechmaster

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