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The "Only" Quiz You Need to Take

Weird word, "only". Rhymes with lonely -- and not much else. Shouldn't it be pronounced awn-ly? It pops up everywhere, not only in pop culture. In any case here's an "only" quiz. Just for you. Or should I say: Only for you.

A multiple-choice quiz by JepRD. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
JepRD

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
414,841

Updated
Jan 20 24

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
489

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Question 1 of 10

1. The plaintive song "Only the Lonely" was not only written by Roy Orbison, but also by whom? Hint

Nelsson Schmelsson

Willie Nelson

Joe Melson

Ricky Nelson

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Question 2 of 10

2. Only The Beatles could dream up a song with these lyrics: "Please, don't wake me / No, don't shake me / Leave me where I am / I'm only ________ " Hint

Dreaming

Sleeping

Singing

Sixteen

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Question 3 of 10

3. "Only YOU can prevent forest fires" is the fire prevention slogan voiced by which ursine character? Hint

Old Smokey

Smokey the Bear

Smokey Bear

Smoky THEE Bear

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Question 4 of 10

4. Only you know and I know the full title of The Platters' 1955 hit "Only You". What is it? Hint

"Only You (And a Few Dozen Friends)"

"Only You (And You Alone)"

"Only You (Not Me, Not Him, Not Her)"

"Only You (And Me and a Dog Named Blue)"

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Question 5 of 10

5. Blondie was originally slated to sing the theme of this 1981 James Bond movie, but Sheena Easton sang it instead. What's the flick?

Answer: (FYE four words)

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Question 6 of 10

6. Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez star in this crime-comedy hybrid on Hulu. It's known only as: ____
_______
__ ___
________.

Answer: ((Five words))

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Question 7 of 10

7. According to singer/songwriter Neil Young, "Only Love Can Break Your ____ ". Break your what? Hint

Sliding Glass Door

Spirit

Heart

Back

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Question 8 of 10

8. An "only child" is someone without a sibling. Which of these notable folks is NOT an only child? Hint

Idris Elba, actor

Maria Sharapova, athlete

Adele, singer

Gordon Ramsay, chef

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Question 9 of 10

9. The popular and long running English TV series "Only Fools and Horses" was reportedly named for a wry, old aphorism: "Only fools and horses ____"? Hint

Have stable relationships

Gambol at racetracks

Serve Richard III

Work (for a living)

10. Which superstar from Barbados sang: "Want you to make me feel like I'm the only girl in the world / Like I'm the only one that you'll ever love /Like I'm the only one who knows your heart / Only girl in the world"? Hint

Madonna

Ciara

Taylor Swift

Rihanna

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The plaintive song "Only the Lonely" was not only written by Roy Orbison, but also by whom?

Answer: Joe Melson

Texas natives Melson and Orbison collaborated on a slew of popular songs, including "Crying" and "Blue Bayou". Both men are in the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame.

2. Only The Beatles could dream up a song with these lyrics: "Please, don't wake me / No, don't shake me / Leave me where I am / I'm only ________ "

Answer: Sleeping

The words are from the 1966 Beatles song, "I'm Only Sleeping", which was on the "Revolver" album. Written mostly by John Lennon, it was covered by The Suggs in 1995.

3. "Only YOU can prevent forest fires" is the fire prevention slogan voiced by which ursine character?

Answer: Smokey Bear

Since 1947, that has been the USDA Forest Service admonition -- accent on the "ad" -- to Americans. Over the years the tree-saving Smokey Bear has been voiced by a lineup of notable people, including actor Sam Elliott and late night genius Stephen Colbert. And yes, his name is Smokey Bear, not Smokey the Bear.

4. Only you know and I know the full title of The Platters' 1955 hit "Only You". What is it?

Answer: "Only You (And You Alone)"

Penned by Buck Ram, the groovy-smooth song was sung by lead vocalist Tony Williams. Ram also played piano. The song was included in the 1956 movie, "Rock Around the Clock".

5. Blondie was originally slated to sing the theme of this 1981 James Bond movie, but Sheena Easton sang it instead. What's the flick?

Answer: For Your Eyes Only

Written by Bill Conti, of "Rocky" fame, and Mick Leeson, "For Your Eyes Only" was a hit for Easton, who was only 21 at the time. The song was nominated not only for a Grammy, but an Oscar as well.

6. Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez star in this crime-comedy hybrid on Hulu. It's known only as: ____ _______ __ ___ ________.

Answer: Only Murders in the Building

"Only Murders in the Building" is a streaming series in which Martin, Short and Gomez act as amateur detectives -- and podcast aficionados -- in a Manhattan apartment house. The series premiered in 2021.

7. According to singer/songwriter Neil Young, "Only Love Can Break Your ____ ". Break your what?

Answer: Heart

Released as a single in 1970, "Only Love Can Break Your Heart" was a track on the classic Young album "After the Gold Rush". Jackie DeShannon, Nils Lofgren, The Corrs and scads of others have covered the lovely song.

8. An "only child" is someone without a sibling. Which of these notable folks is NOT an only child?

Answer: Gordon Ramsay, chef

First Ladies Eleanor Roosevelt and Laura Bush and manic musician "Weird Al " Yankovic are "only children". So is actor Natalie Portman, who was quoted in the Houston Chronicle in 2010 as saying, "I had the sole attention of my parents. And you know what? If I had had brothers or sisters I would have never become an actress."

9. The popular and long running English TV series "Only Fools and Horses" was reportedly named for a wry, old aphorism: "Only fools and horses ____"?

Answer: Work (for a living)

"Only Fools and Horses" premiered in 1981 and ran on BBC One for a decade, with a number of subsequent Christmas Specials stretching through the 1990s. The plot focused on the sitcomical lives and times of brothers Del and Rodney Trotter.

Answer: Rihanna

Released in 2010, "Only Girl (In the World)" is a catchy Euro pop number on Rihanna's album, "Loud". A Pitchfork music reviewer wrote: "Rihanna sounds especially sincere over this propulsive production, as she coos through the gamut of emotions, blending raw feeling with thoughtful sentiment."

Source: Author JepRD

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