Oldie Moldies -- In Other Words #1 Quiz

Answer: HOW MUCH IS THAT DOGGIE IN THE WINDOW

The novelty song, "How Much is That Doggie in the Window?" was written by Bob Merrill in 1952. Merrill is also known for the songs "If I Knew You Were Comin' I'd've Baked a Cake" and "Honeycomb." Though Merrill's works stand on their own, "Doggie" was shot to fame by Patti Page.

Answer: THREE COINS IN THE FOUNTAIN

"Three Coins in the Fountain" took home the 1954 Academy Award for Best Original Song. Written by Styne and Cahn, the song was created for the movie by the same name; starring Dorothy McGuire, Clifton Webb, Maggie McNamara, Jean Peters, Louis Jourdan and Rossano Brazzi.

Answer: THE YELLOW ROSE OF TEXAS

"The Yellow Rose of Texas" lyrics:

"There's a yellow rose in Texas that I am going to see,
No other darkey knows her, no darkey only me;
She cried so when I left her, it like to broke my heart,
And if I ever find her, we never more will part."

In those days, the terms 'high yellow' and 'yellow' were often used to refer to light-skinned African-Americans. It is thought by some, that these lyrics refer to such a person, namely, "The Yellow Rose of Texas."

Answer: FLY ME TO THE MOON

In 1954, a gentleman by the name of Bart Howard, penned a song entitled "In Other Words." Thanks to Felicia Sanders at New York's famous Blue Angel nightclub, the song became a hit. In no time, the first line of the song took over and the name was changed to "Fly Me to the Moon."

Answer: GETTING TO KNOW YOU

The Rodgers and Hammerstein genius brought forth the song "Getting to Know You," a mainstay from the 1951 musical "The King and I." At one time, Rodgers had written a song for "South Pacific," called "Suddenly Lucky." The song was soon replaced by "(I'm in Love with) a Wonderful Guy," and "Suddenly Lucky" went by the wayside.

When Yul Brynner was suggested for the role of "The King," Rodgers was reminded of the song, Hammerstein wrote new lyrics and we ended up with "Getting to Know You."

Answer: I DIDNT KNOW WHAT TIME IT WAS

Written by Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart, the tune "I Didn't Know What Time It Was," hails from the 1939 musical "Too Many Girls." George Abbott produced the show which played at the Imperial Theatre, then moving to the Broadway Theatre in 1940. Desi Arnaz was in the show's cast, which brings us full circle with Lucille Ball playing in the 1940 film version of the show.

Answer: I LEFT MY HEART IN SAN FRANCISCO

Who hasn't heard Tony Bennett's rendition of "I Left My Heart in San Francisco?" The song was written in 1954 by Cory and Cross, who pitched it to Bennett around 1962; Bennett prompty recorded it on an album by the same name. The title song off of the album, netted Bennett two 1963 Grammies for Record of the Year and Best Solo Vocal Performance, Male.

Answer: IM FOREVER BLOWING BUBBLES

"I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles" was first published in 1919. The melody is by John Kellette with the lyrics being credited to "Jaan Kenbrovin", which ends up being a collective pseudonym for the writers James Kendis, James Brockman and Nat Vincent.

Answer: IM SITTING ON TOP OF THE WORLD

"I'm Sitting on Top of the World" was published in 1925 and was written by Henderson, Lewis and Young. Well-known covers of the song include Carl Perkins, Doris Day, Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis, Frank Sinatra and Dizzy Gillespie. It is thought to have been first recorded by Al Jolson or Art Gillham.

Answer: THE SURREY WITH THE FRINGE ON TOP

"The Surrey With the Fringe on Top" is another Rodgers and Hammerstein number, this time from the 1943 musical "Oklahoma!" The tune is also heard in the movie "When Harry Met Sally," as one of the two songs sung by Billy Crystal.