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Quiz about More Fifties Tunes
Quiz about More Fifties Tunes

More Fifties Tunes Trivia Quiz


Here's another fifties music quiz. Hope you enjoy it!

A multiple-choice quiz by Dorfette. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
Dorfette
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
22,586
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
9 / 15
Plays
3567
Last 3 plays: Guest 73 (9/15), marianjoy (14/15), angostura (15/15).
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Question 1 of 15
1. 'Singing The Blues'? Hint


Question 2 of 15
2. Who did the instrumental 'Honky Tonk Part 2'?

Answer: (Two Words)
Question 3 of 15
3. Which of these artists sang 'I'm In Love Again'? Hint


Question 4 of 15
4. Who was responsible for 'Tonight You Belong To Me'? Hint


Question 5 of 15
5. Which female sang 'A Tear Fell'? Hint


Question 6 of 15
6. The year was 1957, the song was 'Butterfly'. Who sang it? Hint


Question 7 of 15
7. Who did the instrumental 'Raunchy'? Hint


Question 8 of 15
8. Who did 'Witch Doctor'? Hint


Question 9 of 15
9. Who sang 'Little Star'? Hint


Question 10 of 15
10. Who sang 'Lavender Blue'? Hint


Question 11 of 15
11. The year was 1959. The song was 'Come Softly To Me' Hint


Question 12 of 15
12. A great instumental 'Sleepwalk' Hint


Question 13 of 15
13. Who sang 'It's Just A Matter Of Time'? Hint


Question 14 of 15
14. Which group or duo sang 'Sugartime'? Hint


Question 15 of 15
15. Who did the instrumental 'The Happy Organ'? Hint



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Most Recent Scores
Mar 27 2024 : Guest 73: 9/15
Mar 10 2024 : marianjoy: 14/15
Mar 06 2024 : angostura: 15/15
Feb 17 2024 : gogetem: 9/15
Feb 14 2024 : Guest 99: 14/15
Feb 09 2024 : mspurple54: 6/15

Score Distribution

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. 'Singing The Blues'?

Answer: Guy Mitchell

Mitchell's "Singing the Blues" was his first number one hit in the US.
2. Who did the instrumental 'Honky Tonk Part 2'?

Answer: Bill Doggett

This was a great instrumental, much better than 'Honky Tonk'
3. Which of these artists sang 'I'm In Love Again'?

Answer: Fats Domino

Fats Domino ... how can ya not like his music?!
4. Who was responsible for 'Tonight You Belong To Me'?

Answer: Patience and Prudence

They were eleven and fourteen when they recorded this song.
5. Which female sang 'A Tear Fell'?

Answer: Teresa Brewer

She had quite a few wonderful songs.
6. The year was 1957, the song was 'Butterfly'. Who sang it?

Answer: Andy Williams

The original version was sung by Charlie Gracie.
7. Who did the instrumental 'Raunchy'?

Answer: Bill Justis

This is one of my all time favorites!
8. Who did 'Witch Doctor'?

Answer: David Seville

This was one of those 'Goofy' songs.
9. Who sang 'Little Star'?

Answer: The Elegants

This is one of those songs that make you want to sing.
10. Who sang 'Lavender Blue'?

Answer: Sammy Turner

Dilly, Dilly
11. The year was 1959. The song was 'Come Softly To Me'

Answer: The Fleetwoods

They originally called themselves 'Two Girls and A Guy'
12. A great instumental 'Sleepwalk'

Answer: Santo and Johnny

Great song. You should hear Jeff Beck do it!
13. Who sang 'It's Just A Matter Of Time'?

Answer: Brook Benton

He also sang with Dinah Washington.
14. Which group or duo sang 'Sugartime'?

Answer: The McGuire Sisters

One of these ladies was 'Mob' connected.
15. Who did the instrumental 'The Happy Organ'?

Answer: Dave 'Baby' Cortez

This was fun to roller skate to!
Source: Author Dorfette

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