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Quiz about Oak Ridge Boys lyrics
Quiz about Oak Ridge Boys lyrics

Oak Ridge Boys lyrics Trivia Quiz


Can you match the lyrics with the songs? Some here are big hits and others are obscure and rather difficult.

A multiple-choice quiz by rightwing3. Estimated time: 8 mins.
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Author
rightwing3
Time
8 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
269,889
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
25
Difficulty
Difficult
Avg Score
12 / 25
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616
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Question 1 of 25
1. From which song would you find these lyrics: "...I've got a Nikon camera, a Sony color TV..."? Hint


Question 2 of 25
2. "Mary took to runnin' with a travelin' man. Left her mama cryin' with her head in her hand..." comes from what 1979 Oak Ridge Boys song? Hint


Question 3 of 25
3. Steve Sanders sings these lyrics hoping to keep his girl, "I was there in the very next room. She thought I was down the hall..." What song is this from? Hint


Question 4 of 25
4. The Oaks love to sing songs about girl's names. What female song title does this lyric come from... "Well I love Olivia's eyes, and Rondstat's really nice..."? Hint


Question 5 of 25
5. "You got the smile that I can't forget. The day we met I made a bet..." is sung by Joe Bonsall. What song does this lyric belong to? Hint


Question 6 of 25
6. Duane 'Ace' Allen croons, "It hurts when you cry, from words thrown in anger. Warm feelings run deep, but that's not enough..." in this 1987 hit. Can you name the song? Hint


Question 7 of 25
7. Richard Sterban bellows out this line, "Well I never made any promises to them...none they'd expect me to keep." You'd be lucky to hear him sing it over the screaming of the crowd. But if you did hear it, what song would the Oaks be singing? Hint


Question 8 of 25
8. A very big hit by the Oaks contained this line, "The sweetest grape that ever grew on a vine, and now that's where I'm spending all my time." What's the title of the song? Hint


Question 9 of 25
9. Steve Sanders began this 1989 hit with the lyrics, "When I was a young boy I would dream about life and wonder just how sweet it could be." Can you name the song? Hint


Question 10 of 25
10. "When I get tired and a little lonely, the world's turned its cold back on me..." was a line from an early Oak Ridge Boys hit. Name it. Hint


Question 11 of 25
11. Tenor, Joe Bonsall, humorously sings this mournful line in this later Oaks song, "About the time the family came, well that's the first thing that went. The preacher said for better or worse..." What song is it? Hint


Question 12 of 25
12. This line declares the hope that those who know Christ as their Savior have. "Rising up in the sky, telling this world good-bye, going where no one dies..." is from what inspirational song? Hint


Question 13 of 25
13. What song is this line from? "I left Apaloosa and my home made wine. I gave up my job on a gas pipe line. I chased you 'cross the country like that's all I had to do." Hint


Question 14 of 25
14. The bearded one, William Lee Golden, sings this line, "Lonely, come hold me, show me that you're lonely to..." in what Oak Ridge boys song? Hint


Question 15 of 25
15. "I ain't-a gonna ride no rail or hitch hike down no highway. I ain't goin' nowhere feelin' the way I do..." is from what Oaks hit? Hint


Question 16 of 25
16. "Grandpa played the dobro till the break of dawn. Me, I had this guitar and I strummed along..." comes from what harmonious Oak Ridge Boys song? Hint


Question 17 of 25
17. "Bars on the windows, locks on the doors. They look more like prisons than houses and stores..." is a sad commentary of the state of our country as sung in which song? Hint


Question 18 of 25
18. The line, "Standing beside the ocean, looking out across the bay. I should look for companionship, but it just gets in my way..." comes from what high energy Oak Ridge Boys song? Hint


Question 19 of 25
19. From which love song does this line come, "I was just 16 and all caught up in the magic of her blue eyes..."? Hint


Question 20 of 25
20. "But when I hear that diesel whine, it's time to pack my old guitar..." is a line you will probably hear in a live show in the context of what Oaks song? Hint


Question 21 of 25
21. Duane Allen proclaims, "I'm holding up the blood stained banner for my Lord. Well I never get tired, tired, tired..." in what southern gospel gem? Hint


Question 22 of 25
22. "I've been a rambler, a midnight mover. Love'em and leav'em was the game I played..." is a line from what classic late 70s Oak Ridge Boys song? Hint


Question 23 of 25
23. "Sister I know that you're weary. You've been slaving in the sun all day..." is a line from what big hit? Hint


Question 24 of 25
24. In this priority examining song, you will hear this line, "In this frantic and expanding universe, you gotta get ahead. You've got to finish first." What song does this line belong to? Hint


Question 25 of 25
25. Ok, ok...if you had a hard time with some of those, let's end with a nice easy one. Ready? What song does this world famous lyric come from? "Oom Pah Pah, Oom Pah Pah, Mau Mau"? (by the way, if you don't know this...you can turn in your Oak Ridge Boys fan club card right now!!! :-) Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. From which song would you find these lyrics: "...I've got a Nikon camera, a Sony color TV..."?

Answer: American Made

The song "American Made" was released in 1983 on the album by the same name. The song "American Made" went to number one on the U.S. Billboard Country charts, and number 72 on the U.S. Pop charts.
2. "Mary took to runnin' with a travelin' man. Left her mama cryin' with her head in her hand..." comes from what 1979 Oak Ridge Boys song?

Answer: Leaving Louisiana In The Broad Daylight

"Leaving Louisiana In The Broad Daylight" was released in 1979 on the album "The Oak Ridge Boys Have Arrived". The song went to number one on the U.S. Billboard Country charts.
3. Steve Sanders sings these lyrics hoping to keep his girl, "I was there in the very next room. She thought I was down the hall..." What song is this from?

Answer: Lucky Moon

"Lucky Moon" was released in 1991 on the album "Unstoppable". This was the last U.S. top ten single the Oaks have had as of the writing of this quiz. (2007)
4. The Oaks love to sing songs about girl's names. What female song title does this lyric come from... "Well I love Olivia's eyes, and Rondstat's really nice..."?

Answer: Emmylou

"Emmylou" was released in 1977 on the album "Y'all Come Back Saloon". This song was not written about a fictional female, but rather the country singer Emmylou Harris.
5. "You got the smile that I can't forget. The day we met I made a bet..." is sung by Joe Bonsall. What song does this lyric belong to?

Answer: Juliet

"Juliet" was released in 1986 on the album "Seasons". The song went to number 15 on the U.S. Billboard Country charts.
6. Duane 'Ace' Allen croons, "It hurts when you cry, from words thrown in anger. Warm feelings run deep, but that's not enough..." in this 1987 hit. Can you name the song?

Answer: It Takes A Little Rain (To Make Love Grow)

"It Takes A Little Rain" was released in 1987 on the album "Where The Fast Lane Ends". This song went to number one on the U.S. Billboard Country charts.
7. Richard Sterban bellows out this line, "Well I never made any promises to them...none they'd expect me to keep." You'd be lucky to hear him sing it over the screaming of the crowd. But if you did hear it, what song would the Oaks be singing?

Answer: You're The One

"You're The One (In A Million)" was released in 1977 on the album "Y'all Come Back Saloon". This song went to number two on the U.S. Billboard Country charts, and was there for two weeks.
8. A very big hit by the Oaks contained this line, "The sweetest grape that ever grew on a vine, and now that's where I'm spending all my time." What's the title of the song?

Answer: Bobbie Sue

"Bobbie Sue" was released in 1982 on the album of the same name. The song went to number one on the U.S. Billboard Country charts, and number 17 on the U.S. Adult Contemporary charts!
9. Steve Sanders began this 1989 hit with the lyrics, "When I was a young boy I would dream about life and wonder just how sweet it could be." Can you name the song?

Answer: No Matter How High

"No Matter How High" was released in 1989 on the smash album "American Dreams". As stated above, this song features the late Steve Sanders on lead vocals.
10. "When I get tired and a little lonely, the world's turned its cold back on me..." was a line from an early Oak Ridge Boys hit. Name it.

Answer: Come On In

"Come On In" was released in 1978 on the album "Room Service". The song went to number three on the U.S. Billboard Country charts and stayed there for two weeks.
11. Tenor, Joe Bonsall, humorously sings this mournful line in this later Oaks song, "About the time the family came, well that's the first thing that went. The preacher said for better or worse..." What song is it?

Answer: Hard To Be Cool (In A Mini Van)

"Hard To Be Cool" was released in 2006 on the CD "Front Row Seats".
12. This line declares the hope that those who know Christ as their Savior have. "Rising up in the sky, telling this world good-bye, going where no one dies..." is from what inspirational song?

Answer: Jesus Is Coming Soon

"Jesus Is Coming Soon" has been recorded twice by the Oak Ridge Boys. The first time was in 1969 on the album "It's Happening". The second time was in 2005 on the CD "Common Thread".
13. What song is this line from? "I left Apaloosa and my home made wine. I gave up my job on a gas pipe line. I chased you 'cross the country like that's all I had to do."

Answer: Baby When Your Heart Breaks Down

"Baby When Your Heart Breaks Down" was released in 1999 on the CD "Voices". It also appears on the re-release of that CD entitled "Perfect Love". This song features Duane Allen on lead vocals.
14. The bearded one, William Lee Golden, sings this line, "Lonely, come hold me, show me that you're lonely to..." in what Oak Ridge boys song?

Answer: Bad Case Of Missing You

"Bad Case Of Missing You" was released in 2004 on the CD "The Journey".
15. "I ain't-a gonna ride no rail or hitch hike down no highway. I ain't goin' nowhere feelin' the way I do..." is from what Oaks hit?

Answer: Gonna Take A Lot Of River

"Gonna Take A Lot Of River" was released in 1988 on the album "Monongahela". This song was the lead singing debut for the late Steve Sanders as a member of the Oak Ridge Boys.
16. "Grandpa played the dobro till the break of dawn. Me, I had this guitar and I strummed along..." comes from what harmonious Oak Ridge Boys song?

Answer: Family Reunion

"Family Reunion" was released in 1976 as a single, without an album. It was later released on the 1978 album "Best Of The Oak Ridge Boys". This song was written by David Allen Coe.
17. "Bars on the windows, locks on the doors. They look more like prisons than houses and stores..." is a sad commentary of the state of our country as sung in which song?

Answer: The Absence Of Love

"The Absence Of Love" was released in 2003 on the CD "Colors". This song features Duane Allen on lead vocals.
18. The line, "Standing beside the ocean, looking out across the bay. I should look for companionship, but it just gets in my way..." comes from what high energy Oak Ridge Boys song?

Answer: Dancing The Night Away

"Dancing The Night Away" was released in 1979 on the album "The Oak Ridge Boys Have Arrived". This song was never released as a single, but has been a staple in the live show over the years up through today! Joe Bonsall handles the lead vocals on this song.
19. From which love song does this line come, "I was just 16 and all caught up in the magic of her blue eyes..."?

Answer: A Feeling Like That

"A Feeling Like That" was released in 2006 on the CD "Front Row Seats". This song features the deep lead vocals of Richard Sterban.
20. "But when I hear that diesel whine, it's time to pack my old guitar..." is a line you will probably hear in a live show in the context of what Oaks song?

Answer: Roll Tennessee River

"Roll Tennessee River" was released in 1985 on the album "Step On Out". The studio version of this song is decent, but the live version is superb. This remains an often played song in the live shows even today. William Lee Golden is featured as the lead vocalist here.
21. Duane Allen proclaims, "I'm holding up the blood stained banner for my Lord. Well I never get tired, tired, tired..." in what southern gospel gem?

Answer: I'm Working On A Building

"I'm Working On A Building" was released in 2001 on the CD "From The Heart". This was the first full gospel album the Oak had released on a major label in over 25 years!
22. "I've been a rambler, a midnight mover. Love'em and leav'em was the game I played..." is a line from what classic late 70s Oak Ridge Boys song?

Answer: Lots Of Matchbooks

"Lots Of Matchbooks" was released in 1977 on the album "Y'all Come Back Saloon". This song was never released as a single, but the Oaks played it live, as well as on "Hee Haw" back in 1978.
23. "Sister I know that you're weary. You've been slaving in the sun all day..." is a line from what big hit?

Answer: Come On In (You Did The Best You Could Do)

"Come On In (You Did The Best You Could Do)" was released in 1985 on the album "Step On Out". This song went number three on the U.S. Billboard Country charts.
24. In this priority examining song, you will hear this line, "In this frantic and expanding universe, you gotta get ahead. You've got to finish first." What song does this line belong to?

Answer: Smaller

"Smaller" was released in 2006 on the CD "Front Row Seats". This song features Joe Bonsall on lead vocals.
25. Ok, ok...if you had a hard time with some of those, let's end with a nice easy one. Ready? What song does this world famous lyric come from? "Oom Pah Pah, Oom Pah Pah, Mau Mau"? (by the way, if you don't know this...you can turn in your Oak Ridge Boys fan club card right now!!! :-)

Answer: Elvira

"Elvira" was released in 1981 on the album "Fancy Free". This song catapulted the Oak Ridge Boys into super stardom and made them a household name. This song went to number one on the U.S. Billboard Country charts, number five on the U.S. Pop charts, and number eight on the U.S. Adult Contemporary charts.
Source: Author rightwing3

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