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1. One of the most popular entertainers of the 1920s was Al Jolson. Of the following which was NOT one of his songs?
2. "Rhapsody in Blue" made its first appearance in the 1920s. Who wrote it?
3. In the 1920s Hoagy Carmichael gave us which all time classic song?
4. "Singin' The Blues" was sung in the 1920s by Frankie Trumbaer. Which British singer, now best known as an all round entertainer, had a 1950s hit with a different song with the same title?
5. "Somebody Stole My Gal" was written by Leo Wood in 1918. A British band leader recorded it in 1931 and it became his theme tune. Who was this?
6. Sung by such artists as Elvis Presley and Jerry Lee Lewis, "C.C. Rider" started life in 1924 under what title?
7. The Charleston and which other dance craze swept America in the 1920s?
8. Made popular by Eddie Cantor in 1928, which song is this?
"Another bride, another June
Another sunny honeymoon"
9. Joe Venuti, Bing Crosby, Bix Beiderbecke and Jack Teagarden were all, at one time in their careers, working for which band leader known as "The King of Jazz"?
10. "I'll See You In My Dreams" was a very popular song. Written in 1924, it was later used in 1951 movie of the same title, a biography of the lyricist. Who was he?
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