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Gentle On The Ears-The Music of Glen Campbell Quiz

Glen Campbell was the ultimate crossover artist in the 60s and 70s, transcending country and pop with several hits on both charts. I dedicate this quiz to my friend and fellow songwriter Catreona (aka Cat)

A multiple-choice quiz by Bob9491. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Bob9491

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
370,869

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. In his hit "By The Time I Get To Phoenix" what other two place names are mentioned? Hint

Texas and Tennessee

Albuquerque and Oklahoma

Nashville and Memphis

New Orleans and Los Angeles

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of Glen's hits served as the theme song for his popular TV show? Hint

Southern Nights

Rhinestone Cowboy

Gentle On My Mind

Try A Little Kindness

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Question 3 of 10

3. In the song "Rhinestone Cowboy" Glen says that he "knows every crack on these dirty sidewalks of"....where? Hint

Nashville

Broadway

New York

L.A.

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Question 4 of 10

4. One of Glen's later hits was a remake of "It's Just A Matter of Time". What R&B great had the original hit in 1959? Hint

Marvin Gaye

Arthur Prysock

Ray Charles

Brook Benton

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Question 5 of 10

5. Another song Glen covered that was both a pop and country hit was "It's Only Make Believe". What country superstar had the original hit in 1958? Hint

Ray Price

Conway Twitty

Eddy Arnold

Marty Robbins

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Question 6 of 10

6. In 1969 Glen appeared in a movie with John Wayne and also sang the title song. What was the movie? Hint

Rooster Cogburn

True Grit

The Alamo

The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance

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Question 7 of 10

7. Here's another "Rhinestone Cowboy" question: According to the song, what happens to "nice guys"? Hint

They finish last

They go through life unappreciated

People walk all over them

They get washed away like the snow and the rain

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Question 8 of 10

8. One of my favorite early hits by Glen was "Dreams of the Everyday Housewife". According to the song what does she stare at when she looks in the mirror? Hint

Her hair turning gray

Her aging face

The wrinkles that weren't there yesterday

Her bloodshot eyes

9. In 1969 Glen recorded an album of duets with a popular female singer of the day. They had two hit singles: "Let It Be Me" and "All I Have to Do Is Dream". Who was this beautiful duet partner? Hint

Anne Murray

Bobbie Gentry

Barbara Mandrell

Crystal Gayle

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Question 10 of 10

10. In Glen's hit "Wichita Lineman" who is he a lineman for? Hint

The electric company

His college football team

The county

The phone company

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In his hit "By The Time I Get To Phoenix" what other two place names are mentioned?

Answer: Albuquerque and Oklahoma

This is one of several Glen Campbell hits written by Jimmy Webb. It reached number two on the Billboard country charts, but only number 26 on their Top 40 chart in early 1968.

2. Which of Glen's hits served as the theme song for his popular TV show?

Answer: Gentle On My Mind

"The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour" began as a summer replacement show for "The Smothers Brothers Show", but became a hit show in its own right so it was brought back to the regular CBS schedule. "Gentle On My Mind" was written by the late John Hartford who, along with Steve Martin, was a writer for the "Smothers Brothers" show.

3. In the song "Rhinestone Cowboy" Glen says that he "knows every crack on these dirty sidewalks of"....where?

Answer: Broadway

After a three year drought without a Top 40 hit for Glen on the Billboard charts, "Rhinestone Cowboy" reached number one on both the country and Top 40 charts in the summer of 1975.

4. One of Glen's later hits was a remake of "It's Just A Matter of Time". What R&B great had the original hit in 1959?

Answer: Brook Benton

"It's Just A Matter of Time" was Brook Benton's first top ten hit, peaking at number three on the Billboard charts. Glen's version peaked at number seven on the country charts in 1985. Randy Travis covered the song in 1989 and took it all the way to number one on the country charts.

5. Another song Glen covered that was both a pop and country hit was "It's Only Make Believe". What country superstar had the original hit in 1958?

Answer: Conway Twitty

"It's Only Make Believe" was Conway Twitty's first hit, reaching number one on the Billboard Pop charts in 1958. Oddly, it didn't even make the country charts. But Glen's version reached number three on the country chart and number ten on the Top 40 chart in September of 1970.

6. In 1969 Glen appeared in a movie with John Wayne and also sang the title song. What was the movie?

Answer: True Grit

The song was written by Elmer Bernstein and Don Black and was nominated for Best Song at the Academy Awards as well as the Golden Globes. Glen's role, a Texas Ranger named Le Bouef, was originally offered to Elvis Presley but Elvis's manager Colonel Tom Parker demanded top billing for his client over John Wayne and the role went to Glen.

The movie was remade in 2010 with Jeff Bridges in the lead role and Matt Damon as Le Boeuf.

7. Here's another "Rhinestone Cowboy" question: According to the song, what happens to "nice guys"?

Answer: They get washed away like the snow and the rain

"Where hustle's the name of the game,and nice guys get washed away like the snow and the rain".

8. One of my favorite early hits by Glen was "Dreams of the Everyday Housewife". According to the song what does she stare at when she looks in the mirror?

Answer: The wrinkles that weren't there yesterday

"Dreams of the Everyday Housewife" was written by Chris Gantry. It only reached number 31 on the Billboard pop charts in 1968, but made number three on the country charts.

9. In 1969 Glen recorded an album of duets with a popular female singer of the day. They had two hit singles: "Let It Be Me" and "All I Have to Do Is Dream". Who was this beautiful duet partner?

Answer: Bobbie Gentry

Both singles by Glen and Bobbie were top ten country hits and were also top 30 hits on the Billboard pop charts. In 1971 Glen and Anne Murray did do a duet together--a mashup of "By The Time I Get To Phoenix" and "I Say A Little Prayer".

10. In Glen's hit "Wichita Lineman" who is he a lineman for?

Answer: The county

"Wichita Lineman" was another Jimmy Webb composition. It peaked at number three on the Billboard pop charts, but went all the way to number one on the country charts in November 1968.

Source: Author Bob9491

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