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Quiz about Happy Goodmans
Quiz about Happy Goodmans

Happy Goodmans Trivia Quiz


The Happy Goodman family had a major impact on gospel music. See how much about this gospel family you know.

A multiple-choice quiz by revstevef. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
revstevef
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
248,924
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
5 / 10
Plays
182
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1. Who were the 4 main vocalists in the Happy Goodmans? Hint

Howard,&Vestal Goodman, Johnny Cook, Aaron Wilburn
Howard, Vestal, Rusty and Sam Goodman
Howard, Rusty, & Rick Goodman, Aaron Wilburn
Howard, Rusty, Vestal and Bob Goodman

2. What was Rusty Goodman's first name. Hint

Russell
Andrew
Donald
Charles

3. When Vestal was having heart trouble, this man was hired to sing her part with the group. Hint

Ricky Perkins
Johnny Cook
Cat Freeman
Michael English

4. Rusty Goodman sang with another gospel group before the Happy Goodmans. Who were they? Hint

The Rebels
The Statesmen
The Plainsmen
The Blackwoods

5. One of Vestal's signiture songs was "What a Beutiful Day". This song was written by a Happy Goodman member who has went on to be a Christian comedian and soloist. Who is he? Hint

Michael English
Dennis Swanburg
Mark Lowery
Aaron Wilburn

6. Howard Goodman wrote several songs for the Happy Goodmans, one was recently recorded by the Gaither Vocal Band. What is the title of the song? Hint

I Wouldn't Take Nothing For My Journey Now
Give Up
John the Revelator
What a Happy Time

7. Rick Goodman keeps the dream of the Happy Goodman family alive. He also was a member of the Happy Goodmans. Which instrument did Rick play for the Goodmans? Hint

Piano
Drums
Bass Guitar
Lead Guitar

8. The Happy Goodmans had a reunion recording in 1990. Rusty was diagnosed with cancer durning this time, yet he still recorded with the group. Which of the following songs did he sing lead on for this recording? Hint

Standing in the Prescence of the King
Sweet Morning Song
Revival
The Greatest Love Story

9. When Vestal and Howard left the Happy Goodmans, Rusty and Sam hired this young man to sing in the new version of the Goodmans. Hint

Sam Brown
Dwayne Friend
Johnny Minick
Michael English

10. The Happy Goodmans had several great musicians with them over years. This man played piano for the Happy Goodmans and has gone on to be one of the largest producers for gospel music. Hint

Herman Harper
Eddie Cook
Darrell Stewart
Henry Slaughter


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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Who were the 4 main vocalists in the Happy Goodmans?

Answer: Howard, Vestal, Rusty and Sam Goodman

The main vocalists of the Happy Goodman family through the 1960's and 1970's were Howard, Vestal, Rusty, and Sam Goodman.
2. What was Rusty Goodman's first name.

Answer: Charles

Charles "Rusty" Goodman was one of the most beloved singers and songwriters in gosel music.
3. When Vestal was having heart trouble, this man was hired to sing her part with the group.

Answer: Johnny Cook

Johnny Cook was on the orginal recording of "I Believe He's Coming Back". This is one of their award winning songs.
4. Rusty Goodman sang with another gospel group before the Happy Goodmans. Who were they?

Answer: The Plainsmen

Rusty sang with the Plainsman. They often sang with Jimmie Davis and Johnny Horton. Rusty can be heard singing bass on the classic song "North to Alaska" while singing with the Plainsmen.
5. One of Vestal's signiture songs was "What a Beutiful Day". This song was written by a Happy Goodman member who has went on to be a Christian comedian and soloist. Who is he?

Answer: Aaron Wilburn

Aaron Wilburn penned this song, when he heard Vestal say on the bus one morning "this is beautiful day for the Lord to come".
6. Howard Goodman wrote several songs for the Happy Goodmans, one was recently recorded by the Gaither Vocal Band. What is the title of the song?

Answer: Give Up

The GVB recorded "Give Up". They can be seen singing this song on the "50 Faithful Years: Happy Goodman Family" dvd.
7. Rick Goodman keeps the dream of the Happy Goodman family alive. He also was a member of the Happy Goodmans. Which instrument did Rick play for the Goodmans?

Answer: Drums

Rick played Drums for the Happy Goodman family. He reprised his role as drummer in the video "The Final Stand".
8. The Happy Goodmans had a reunion recording in 1990. Rusty was diagnosed with cancer durning this time, yet he still recorded with the group. Which of the following songs did he sing lead on for this recording?

Answer: The Greatest Love Story

Rusty recorded "The Greatest Love Story" even though cancer had weakend his physical body. He gives a powerful performance.
9. When Vestal and Howard left the Happy Goodmans, Rusty and Sam hired this young man to sing in the new version of the Goodmans.

Answer: Michael English

The Goodmans consisted of Sam and Rusty Goodman; Rusty's daughter Tanya, and a young Michael English.
10. The Happy Goodmans had several great musicians with them over years. This man played piano for the Happy Goodmans and has gone on to be one of the largest producers for gospel music.

Answer: Eddie Cook

Eddie Cook was piano player for the Happy Goodmans for a time. He has one of the largest recording companies in gospel music.
Source: Author revstevef

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