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George Jones--A Tribute to A Country Legend Quiz

When George Jones passed away at age 80, country music lost another true legend. This quiz celebrates his life and his music.

A multiple-choice quiz by Bob9491. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Bob9491

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
359,265

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
406

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: kinkyfriedman (8/10), Guest 15 (6/10), Guest 166 (6/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. George had an animal nickname. What was it? Hint

Wolf

Possum

Bear

Fox

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Question 2 of 10

2. In what state was George born? Hint

Texas

Kentucky

Tennessee

Missouri

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Question 3 of 10

3. In George's hit song "He Stopped Loving Her Today", where did "they" place a wreath? Hint

At his feet

Upon his grave

Upon his door

On his casket

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Question 4 of 10

4. Of George's four marriages, which one was Tammy Wynette? Hint

Third

Second

First

Fourth

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Question 5 of 10

5. George's first number one country hit was "White Lightning'". What late rock and roll star wrote, and originally recorded the song? Hint

J.P, Richardson (aka The Big Bopper)

Carl Perkins

Buddy Holly

Chuck Willis

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Question 6 of 10

6. In 1981 George shared a number one hit with a duet entitled "I Was Country When Country Wasn't Cool". Who was bis duet partner? Hint

Tammy Wynette

Loretta Lynn

Dolly Parton

Barbara Mandrell

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Question 7 of 10

7. Pop crooner Jack Jones scored Top 40 hits with covers of two of George's country chart toppers. One was "The Lovebug". What was the other? Hint

The Race Is On

I'll Share My World With You

Walk Through This World With Me

Why Baby Why

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Question 8 of 10

8. In 1963 George scored a Top Ten hit with a song called "We Must Have Been Out of Our Minds". Who was his duet partner on that song? Hint

Melba Montgomery

Loretta Lynn

Tammy Wynette

June Stearns

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Question 9 of 10

9. George also recorded an album of duets with a pop star of the 60s. Who was it? Hint

Gene Pitney

Bobby Rydell

Johnny Tillotson

Bobby Vee

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Question 10 of 10

10. Complete this title of one of George's early hits: "Who Shot_______". Hint

Sam

John

J.R.

Bob

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Most Recent Scores

Apr 07 2024 : kinkyfriedman: 8/10
Mar 10 2024 : Guest 15: 6/10
Mar 01 2024 : Guest 166: 6/10
Feb 24 2024 : Guest 208: 5/10
Feb 23 2024 : bigwoo: 6/10
Feb 20 2024 : Guest 172: 6/10
Feb 18 2024 : Guest 50: 7/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. George had an animal nickname. What was it?

Answer: Possum

George was given the nickname "The Possum" because of the shape of his nose and face. It was used as the hook for one of his hits "Just Playing Possum".

2. In what state was George born?

Answer: Texas

George was born in Saratoga, Texas. He was given his first guitar at age nine.

3. In George's hit song "He Stopped Loving Her Today", where did "they" place a wreath?

Answer: Upon his door

George's emotional recording of "He Stopped Loving Her Today" won the CMA award for Song of the Year in 1980. At his funeral Alan Jackson sang the song and in a rare public display removed his signature cowboy hat.

4. Of George's four marriages, which one was Tammy Wynette?

Answer: Third

George was married and divorced twice by the time he was 24. He and Tammy's marriage lasted nearly six years.

5. George's first number one country hit was "White Lightning'". What late rock and roll star wrote, and originally recorded the song?

Answer: J.P, Richardson (aka The Big Bopper)

J.P, Richardson was a radio DJ when he wrote and recorded "White Lightnin". But it was his recording of "Chantilly Lace" that would forever immortalize him long after he perished in that tragic plane crash that also took the lives of Buddy Holly and Richie Valens. His son J.P. Junior opens with "White Lightnin'" in his performances.

6. In 1981 George shared a number one hit with a duet entitled "I Was Country When Country Wasn't Cool". Who was bis duet partner?

Answer: Barbara Mandrell

Before George's voice is heard on Barbara's recording she sings about pulling up to the drive in and "turning down George Jones". George and Tammy were prolific duet partners before, during and after their marriage but this recording with Barbara ranks as one of the biggest he was involved in.

7. Pop crooner Jack Jones scored Top 40 hits with covers of two of George's country chart toppers. One was "The Lovebug". What was the other?

Answer: The Race Is On

Jack Jones' version of "The Race Is On" peaked at number 15 on the Billboard Top 40 charts in 1965. George's version reached number three on the country charts a year earlier. Sawyer Brown had a successful remake several years later.

8. In 1963 George scored a Top Ten hit with a song called "We Must Have Been Out of Our Minds". Who was his duet partner on that song?

Answer: Melba Montgomery

Melba Montgomery would have her only number one country hit in 1974 with a touching song called "No Charge". In his career, George scored Top 40 country hits with 13 different duet partners.

9. George also recorded an album of duets with a pop star of the 60s. Who was it?

Answer: Gene Pitney

Geroge and Gene's rendition of the old Faron Young classic "I've Got Five Dollars and It's Saturday Night" reached number 16 on the Billboard country charts and got some airplay on Top 40 stations as well.

10. Complete this title of one of George's early hits: "Who Shot_______".

Answer: Sam

"Who Shot Sam" was a Top Ten hit for George in the summer of 1959. It was a follow-up to his first number one country hit "White Lightning".

Source: Author Bob9491

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