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Hot Stuff The Fabulous Miss Donna Summer
  Hot Stuff! - The Fabulous Miss Donna Summer   top quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
This ten question photo quiz looks at the life and career of the Queen of Disco... LaDonna Adrian Gaines, otherwise known as the fantastic Miss Donna Summer!
Average, 10 Qns, SisterSeagull, Sep 14 23
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Sep 14 23
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  Donna Summer (1975-83) - Its Summer-time!   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Donna Summer has always been one of my favorite female vocalists, performers and songwriters. Her music has been an important part of my life. Try my quiz. I'll give you a portion of a lyric; you pick the song. Good Luck!
Average, 10 Qns, TC1261, May 27 13
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  Donna Summer - 'Ordinary Girl'   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz about one of my favorite singer/songwriter/performers, the fabulous Donna Summer Sudano, is based on information contained in her 2003 autobiography, "Ordinary Girl: the Journey", which was co-written by author Marc Eliot.
Tough, 10 Qns, TC1261, Apr 15 05
Tough
TC1261
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  Donna Summer Mix   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz covers a little of Donna's various career highlights & recording history trivia...Good Luck!
Difficult, 10 Qns, desjdk, Jun 16 09
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desjdk
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Donna Summer Trivia Questions
1. Donna Summer holds the unique distinction of being the only performer to guest host what television program?

From Quiz Donna Summer Mix

Answer: American Bandstand

Donna was one of Dick Clark's favorite performers and he allowed her to be the only guest host in the show's long and popular history.

2. "...When you're lying so close to me / There's no place I'd rather you be than with me..."

From Quiz Donna Summer (1975-83) - Its Summer-time!

Answer: Love to Love You Baby

Of course, this was the song that started it all for Donna in America. Released in 1975, it remains one of her more 'controversial' hits.

3. Donna appeared on this ABC sitcom. She played the most popular character's Aunt Oona, performing "Last Dance" during her first appearance.

From Quiz Donna Summer Mix

Answer: Family Matters

This role was Donna's first acting role since the film "Thank God It's Friday".

4. As many young performers whose families have strong spiritual roots have, Donna began her singing 'career' in church. Which gospel music performer was young Donna's inspiration?

From Quiz Donna Summer - 'Ordinary Girl'

Answer: Mahalia Jackson

According to "Ordinary Girl: the Journey"'s book jacket, young Donna began singing in choirs at age ten, inspired by the late gospel legend, Mahalia Jackson. Donna recalls that her first public performance was at the Grant Avenue African Methodist Episcopal Church in her hometown of Boston. Volunteered by her mom to substitute for the church's ill soloist one Sunday morning, Donna sang several selections including, "I Found the Answer, I Learned to Pray".

5. "...baby please, please don't take your love from me / I am yours forevermore, 'till eternity..."

From Quiz Donna Summer (1975-83) - Its Summer-time!

Answer: Heaven Knows

"Heaven Knows" was a collaboration between Donna and the group Brooklyn Dreams.

6. Donna has won five Grammy awards, in four different categories. Which category did Donna NOT win the golden gramophone?

From Quiz Donna Summer Mix

Answer: Best Pop Female Vocal

Although nominated for hits such as "Mac Arthur Park", "On the Radio", and "She Works Hard for the Money", Donna never won in the best female Pop vocal category. She was the first African American to win in the rock category, a two time winner for best inspirational performance and the first to win in Dance Vocal category. "Last Dance" won the R & B female award in 1978. In the one and only Disco category, Donna lost to Gloria Gaynor & her classic performance of "I Will Survive".

7. Not surprisingly, during her school days, Donna became heavily involved in musical activities. She participated in her school's glee club and choir. How old was Donna when she formed her first "real group"?

From Quiz Donna Summer - 'Ordinary Girl'

Answer: 14

According to Donna, she was fourteen years old when she formed her first "real group." Though she doesn't mention the name of the group, she recalls that it was a trio with herself and twin brothers, John and Earl. Later, a girl was added, making the trio a quartet. The group sang for neighborhood churches, and, at Donna's insistence, they sang only for the experience of singing and not for money.

8. "...I need you, by me, beside me to guide me. / To hold me, to scold me, 'Cause when I'm bad, I'm so, so bad..."

From Quiz Donna Summer (1975-83) - Its Summer-time!

Answer: Last Dance

Written by multi-talented artist, the late Paul Jabara, "Last Dance" was written with Donna in mind. Initially, she disliked the song. Later, however, she decided to record it. The song, which was featured on the soundtrack album and performed in the movie "Thank God It's Friday" by Donna, was a Top 10 hit. It earned Jabara an American Music Award and a Grammy, and it also earned Donna a Grammy as well.

9. Donna and her second husband Bruce Sudano wrote the classic country hit "Starting Over Again" in 1979. The song was a hit for two of country music's leading female artists. Which two country divas scored hits with this song?

From Quiz Donna Summer Mix

Answer: Dolly Parton & Reba McEntire

Donna performed this song on her ABC special & did an amazing job! Dolly Parton scored a #1 country hit and even made it to #36 on the pop charts with this song. Reba covered it and scored a top 20 hit as well...

10. One day while following the sound of some appealing music, Donna unknowingly ended up at an audition for a rock band. What was the name of the band?

From Quiz Donna Summer - 'Ordinary Girl'

Answer: The Crow

Donna auditioned for and became a member of The Crow, a formerly all-male, six member rock band. The group, which was modeled after the popular group, Blood, Sweat and Tears, was actually looking for a male lead singer. However, they were so impressed with Donna that they decided to offer her the part of lead vocalist. She happily accepted their offer!

11. "...Sittin' here eatin' my heart out baby, waitin' for some lover to call. / Dialed about a thousand numbers lately, almost rang the phone off the wall..."

From Quiz Donna Summer (1975-83) - Its Summer-time!

Answer: Hot Stuff

Featured on the "Bad Girls" LP, "Hot Stuff", another # 1 hit, earned Donna the 1979 Grammy Award for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance.

12. Which recording label offered Donna her first recording contract?

From Quiz Donna Summer - 'Ordinary Girl'

Answer: RCA

RCA Records offered Donna her first recording contract. The offer was made following a performance of the group, The Crow. The offer was exclusively for Donna, though the label representative did agree to sign the band to a separate contract, if the band wanted. However, the timing was such that the band was about to split up anyway!

13. "...Someone left a cake out in the rain. / I don't think that I can take it, 'cause it took so long to bake it / And I'll never have that recipe again..."

From Quiz Donna Summer (1975-83) - Its Summer-time!

Answer: MacArthur Park

Written by Jimmy L. Webb and previously recorded by actor, Richard Harris, "MacArthur Park" was a # 1 smash. It has the distinction of being regarded as having some of the worst lyrics of all time!

14. "...I was so surprised and shocked, and I wondered, too. / If by chance you heard it for yourself..."

From Quiz Donna Summer (1975-83) - Its Summer-time!

Answer: On the Radio

"On the Radio" (one of my favorites), was featured in the 1980 film, "Foxes", which starred Jodie Foster and former Runaways band member, Cherie Currie.

15. As Donna recounted details of her 'ordinary' life, she spoke of a friendship with a neighbor: a woman who happened to be a world-famous, well respected actress. Who was she?

From Quiz Donna Summer - 'Ordinary Girl'

Answer: Sophia Loren

Donna warmly recounted the friendship that she and her family had with actress Sophia Loren and her family. Donna recalled how gracious and warm Loren was and how her daughters and visiting nieces and nephews loved to spend time with Loren and her family for days at a time. At the time, of course, the children had no idea how famous their beloved hostess was!

16. "...Now don't you ask yourself / Who they are? / Like everybody else, they come from near and far..."

From Quiz Donna Summer (1975-83) - Its Summer-time!

Answer: Bad Girls

"Bad Girls" was another # 1 hit for Donna. In fact, Donna is the first female artist to have three # 1 hits in the same year. She accomplished this feat with this song, "Hot Stuff", and "MacArthur Park".

17. "...Love just don't come easy / No it seldom does / When you find the perfect love / let it fill you up..."

From Quiz Donna Summer (1975-83) - Its Summer-time!

Answer: Dim All the Lights

Written by Donna, this song was featured on her "Bad Girls" LP. It was another Top 10 hit.

18. Donna is the mother of three lovely daughters. What are their names?

From Quiz Donna Summer - 'Ordinary Girl'

Answer: Mimi, Brooklyn and Amanda

A thankful and proud mom, Donna discusses how all three of her daughters are not only beautiful human beings but are also musically gifted. Oldest daughter Mimi, a wife and mom, is a singer, producer, songwriter, visual artist and piano player. Middle daughter Brooklyn, a fashion model, is also a singer, guitarist and visual artist. Youngest daughter Amanda is a singer and pianist who, according to her mom, "plays a little guitar."

19. "...Ooh, fallin' free, fallin' free, fallin' free, fallin' free, fallin' free / Ooh, you and me, you and me, you and me, you and me, you and me..."

From Quiz Donna Summer (1975-83) - Its Summer-time!

Answer: I Feel Love

An interesting tune, "I Feel Love", with its intense musical flow, was regarded as a scorchingly hot track. It was another Top 10 smash.

20. Over the years, Donna has had music released through several labels and imprints. Of the many that have released Donna's material in the US, which has not?

From Quiz Donna Summer Mix

Answer: Arista

Arista, despite it's American Idol affiliation, has never released Donna's music, even as a guest artist...Oasis was the imprint that Casablanca records used for Donna's first two LPs, Burgundy is the Sony imprint that her latest "Crayons" was released on and Columbia released the single version of "No More Tears". Through the years, Donna's music has been issued by several labels, including Casablanca, Geffen, Atlantic, Sony/Epic, and Mercury. Donna's "The Wanderer" was the first official release for Geffen records in 1980.

21. Donna mentioned that she is related to a famous male R & B performer? Who?

From Quiz Donna Summer - 'Ordinary Girl'

Answer: Bobby Brown

In a section where Donna talks about being able to relate to certain aspects of the film, "The Bodyguard", she mentions that she is a distant relative of the husband of "Bodyguard" lead actress Whitney Houston, Bobby Brown.

22. "...Nine a.m. on the hour hand, and she's waiting for the bell / And she's lookin' real pretty, just waitin' for her clientele..."

From Quiz Donna Summer (1975-83) - Its Summer-time!

Answer: She Works Hard for the Money

This song, which was written by Donna and songwriter/producer, Michael Omartian, was from the album of the same name. According to Casey Casem, host of "America's Top 20", Donna was inspired to write the song after seeing a European lady, a powder room attendant, sleeping in a ladies room. Donna thought that the lady evidently works very hard, and the idea for the song was born.

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