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Not Always A Number 1 (Part 1) Quiz

These songs were all hits by George Strait but none of them were number one hits for him in the United States and were not included on his album, "50 Number Ones". The information for this quiz is based on Billboards US Country Music Chart.

A multiple-choice quiz by zil_ennov. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
zil_ennov

Time
4 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
306,370

Updated
Jul 23 22

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Question 1 of 10

1. In 1981 Americans heard George Strait on their radio for the first time. What song was he singing? Hint

The Fireman

You Look So Good In Love

Unwound

Right Or Wrong

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Question 2 of 10

2. Another song released in 1981 by George Strait only ranked at number 16 on Billboard's US Country Chart. What song was it? Hint

Fool Hearted Memory

Let's Fall To Pieces Together

A Fire I Can't Put Out

Down And Out

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the rest of this song title "If You're Thinking You Want a Stranger"? Hint

(I'll Soon Be On Home)

(There's One At Home)

(I Can Come Home)

(There's One Coming Home)

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Question 4 of 10

4. What song are the following lyrics from?

"On a hidden beach under a golden sun
She spread a blanket that we laid down on
And loved the world away." Hint

Marina del Rey

Adalida

Amarillo By Morning

I Can Still Make Cheyenne

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Question 5 of 10

5. George Strait's version of "Amarillo By Morning" peaked at number four on Billboard's Country Chart in 1983.

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. Fill in the blank to the title of this George Strait song.
"This Is Where The __________ Rides Away."

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 7 of 10

7. "The Fireman" was not a top ten hit for George Strait on Billboard's US Country Chart.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. In 1986 George Strait released two number one hits. Which of the following songs was not a number one hit for him according to Billboard's US Country Chart? Hint

Nobody In His Right Mind Would Have Left Her

I've Come To Expect It From You

It Ain't Cool To Be Crazy About You

You're Something Special To Me

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Question 9 of 10

9. "Overnight Success" was a top ten hit for George Strait.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which George Strait album included the song "Drinking Champagne"? Hint

Beyond The Blue Neon

Ocean Front Property

Chill Of An Early Fall

Livin It Up

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In 1981 Americans heard George Strait on their radio for the first time. What song was he singing?

Answer: Unwound

"Unwound" was only a number six hit for George Strait on Billboard's US Country Chart.

2. Another song released in 1981 by George Strait only ranked at number 16 on Billboard's US Country Chart. What song was it?

Answer: Down And Out

"Down And Out" is the only song from the above choices that didn't reach number one.

3. What is the rest of this song title "If You're Thinking You Want a Stranger"?

Answer: (There's One Coming Home)

"If You're Thinking You Want a Stranger (There's One Coming Home) was released in 1982 and made it to the number three position on Billboard's US Country Music Chart.

4. What song are the following lyrics from? "On a hidden beach under a golden sun She spread a blanket that we laid down on And loved the world away."

Answer: Marina del Rey

"Marina del Rey" only made it to the number six position on Billboard's US Country Chart.

5. George Strait's version of "Amarillo By Morning" peaked at number four on Billboard's Country Chart in 1983.

Answer: True

The song was written by Terry Stafford and has been covered by many artists including Chris LeDoux and John Arthur Martinez.

6. Fill in the blank to the title of this George Strait song. "This Is Where The __________ Rides Away."

Answer: cowboy

In 1983 George Strait had his first number one hit with "A Fire I Can't Put Out", on Billboard's US Country Chart. This first number one was followed by four more number ones. In 1985 George released "This Is Where The Cowboy Rides Away" from his "Does Fort Worth Ever Cross Your Mind" album. The song was a number five hit for King George.

7. "The Fireman" was not a top ten hit for George Strait on Billboard's US Country Chart.

Answer: False

"The Fireman" was a number five hit for George Strait in 1985.

8. In 1986 George Strait released two number one hits. Which of the following songs was not a number one hit for him according to Billboard's US Country Chart?

Answer: You're Something Special To Me

"You're Something Special To Me" was a number four hit for George Strait.

9. "Overnight Success" was a top ten hit for George Strait.

Answer: True

"Beyond The Blue Neon" was the ninth album released by George Strait. He had three number one songs from the album and "Overnight Success" reached number eight on Billboard's US Country Chart.

10. Which George Strait album included the song "Drinking Champagne"?

Answer: Livin It Up

According to Billboard's US Country Chart, "Drinking Champagne" was a number four hit for George Strait in 1990.

Source: Author zil_ennov

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