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Quiz about Music Notables
Quiz about Music Notables

Music Notables Trivia Quiz


Listening to music is one of life's greatest pleasures. This is a nostalgic trip back through memory lane for the "over forty" crowd.

A multiple-choice quiz by Grad56. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
Grad56
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
322,706
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
1613
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 90 (7/10), GBfan (9/10), Guest 108 (9/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. In 1980 the hit "Xanadu" featured what female singer performing with the ELO? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. The Four Seasons hit the top of the charts with their original pop music style in the 70's. The group was made up of Frankie Valli, Tommy De Vito, Nick Massi and what other member? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Johnny Mathis recorded a hit song from the musical "Chorus Line" in 1975. Name the song.
Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Born Anthony Dominik Benedetto in Corona, New York, this well known tenor began his career earning $15 a week singing in bars in 1940. Who was he? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Swedish rock group ABBA produced many hits over their 25 years of recording. How did they come up with their unusual name? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. "Movin' Out" was made into a Broadway musical in 2002 with hit songs like "Captain Jack" and "Just The Way you Are". Who was the inspiration for this show? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. This comedy and musical group were regulars on the Las Vegas Strip. They performed together and also had great success individually in many fields.
What were they called?
Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. This duet was best known for their recordings of love songs and were sometimes criticized for not being "current" enough. She had the clear and haunting voice and he was the piano player and arranger. Their success was cut short by her untimely death at the age of 33. Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. This classic was a 1944 movie and was later adapted to be become a 1989 stage musical. It concerns a Midwest family faced with a long distance move at a very inopportune time. Can you name it? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Many Walt Disney animated films have been brought to life in spectacular fashion on the stage. In this one a very unlikely couple overcome great obstacles to fulfill their dreams. Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. In 1980 the hit "Xanadu" featured what female singer performing with the ELO?

Answer: Olivia Newton John

This artist won many awards during her career, including American Music, Peoples Choice and Grammys.
2. The Four Seasons hit the top of the charts with their original pop music style in the 70's. The group was made up of Frankie Valli, Tommy De Vito, Nick Massi and what other member?

Answer: Bob Gaudio

This missing link was a talented piano player and composer who wrote many hit songs for this Belleville, New Jersey group.
3. Johnny Mathis recorded a hit song from the musical "Chorus Line" in 1975. Name the song.

Answer: What I Did For Love

Johnny's unique voice could always deliver a love song so that each person thought he was singing directly to them.
4. Born Anthony Dominik Benedetto in Corona, New York, this well known tenor began his career earning $15 a week singing in bars in 1940. Who was he?

Answer: Tony Bennett

His signature song sold 3 million copies in its initial release.
5. Swedish rock group ABBA produced many hits over their 25 years of recording. How did they come up with their unusual name?

Answer: The initials are the first initials of each of the original members

Their songs were later converted into the stage musical "Mama Mia" and their music had a revival.
6. "Movin' Out" was made into a Broadway musical in 2002 with hit songs like "Captain Jack" and "Just The Way you Are". Who was the inspiration for this show?

Answer: Billy Joel

Twyla Tharp was the director and choreographer for this musical.
7. This comedy and musical group were regulars on the Las Vegas Strip. They performed together and also had great success individually in many fields. What were they called?

Answer: The Rat Pack

They also made a movie together for Warner Brothers.
8. This duet was best known for their recordings of love songs and were sometimes criticized for not being "current" enough. She had the clear and haunting voice and he was the piano player and arranger. Their success was cut short by her untimely death at the age of 33.

Answer: The Carpenters

From the twang in her voice you might have thought she was from Texas or points south, but she actually hailed from the northeast.
9. This classic was a 1944 movie and was later adapted to be become a 1989 stage musical. It concerns a Midwest family faced with a long distance move at a very inopportune time. Can you name it?

Answer: Meet Me In St. Louis

The title song was written in 1904 by Andrew Sterling and Kerry Mills to celebrate the 1904 St. Louis Worlds Fair.
10. Many Walt Disney animated films have been brought to life in spectacular fashion on the stage. In this one a very unlikely couple overcome great obstacles to fulfill their dreams.

Answer: Beauty and the Beast

This may not be your cup of tea, unless you're a chip off the old block.
Source: Author Grad56

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