The Music of Adam Faith Trivia Game | Music

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1. Name the title of his first UK number one hit from these lyrics. "One of these days when you need my kissing One of these days when you want me too Don't turn around 'cos I'll be missing"

Answer: What Do You Want

"What Do You Want" was the first UK chart hit for Adam, the first number one and first release on the Parlophone label. It was number one for three weeks in 1959.

A lot of British singers in the late '50s and early '60s covered American hits, but very few ever did superior copies. Adam Faith recorded a lot of original material although he did have a Buddy Holly like sound with a very unique delivery.

"(Got A) Heartsick Feeling" was his first release on the HMV label in 1958 but it did not chart in the UK. "Country Music Holiday" was his second release on the HMV label in 1958 but it did not chart in the UK. "Ah, Poor Little Baby!" was his first release on the Top Rank label in 1959 but it did not chart in the UK.

2. Like a lot singers then and now, Adam Faith was not generally known by his real name. What was his real name?

Answer: Terence Nelhams-Wright

Adam Faith was born Terence Nelhams-Wright in London UK in 1940. He never found major fame in the US with any of the records (in this quiz), but did have two small hits there in '65.

Ronald Wycherley was the real name of Billy Fury born in Liverpool UK in 1940. Harry Webb was the real name of Cliff Richard born in Lucknow, India in 1940. Reginald Smith was the real name of Marty Wilde born in London UK in 1939.

3. Find the title of the second and last number one hit that Adam Faith achieved, from these lyrics. "You tried to date another guy Didn't hide, didn't even try Cheating me with lies again Making me remember when"

Answer: Poor Me

"Poor Me" was the second and last number one for Adam Faith. It was number one for one week in 1960.

"Made You" was one side of a double A-side hit for Adam and it reached number five on the UK chart in 1960. "Lonely Pup (In A Christmas Shop)" reached number four on the UK chart in 1960. "This Is It" was one side of a double A-side hit for Adam and it reached number five on the UK chart in 1961.

4. Can you find the missing word in this song title "Someone Else's _____" in which Adam was after something? What was it?

Answer: Baby

It was "Someone Else's Baby" that Adam was after. It just failed to give him a third number one and got stuck at number two on the UK chart in 1960.

5. Whose name is missing from this song title: "When _____ Comes Marching Home"?

Answer: Johnny

The full title was "When Johnny Comes Marching Home". It reached number five on the UK chart in 1960.

6. Did Adam Faith forget who he was in this song? Name the song. "I'll tell no lie I'm mister mighty high And you're the reason why They ask me"

Answer: Who Am I

"Who Am I" asked Adam Faith on his way to number five on the UK chart in 1961. With this single, he became the first British singer to reach the top five with his first seven singles.

"Easy Going Me" reached number 12 on the UK chart in 1961. "Don't You Know It" reached number 12 on the UK chart in 1961. "The Time Has Come" reached number four on the UK chart in 1961.

7. Adam Faith had a backing group on some of his records. Who were they?

Answer: The Roulettes

The Roulettes were the group that backed Adam Faith on some of his recordings.

Cliff Richard had his Shadows. Billy J Kramer had his side-kicks The Dakotas and, as you will all know, Gerry had his Pacemakers.

8. Does Adam Faith think that the title of this song is the best thing he has ever heard? What's the song? "There's one thing more I wanna say, dear When you come begging back one day I'll take one look at you And then I'll tell you what you can do"

Answer: Don't That Beat All

"Don't That Beat All" sang Adam Faith, but only as far as number eight on the UK chart in 1962.

"Lonesome" reached number 12 on the UK chart in 1962. "As You Like It" reached number five on the UK chart in 1962. "Baby Take A Bow" reached number 22 on the UK chart in 1962

9. This song has an ironic title as it was his last UK top ten single. Can you get it from these lyrics? "Every time that we meet She looks my way Then she's off down the street But I want her to stay"

Answer: The First Time

The song was "The First Time" and it reached number five on the UK chart in 1963. It was the last of eleven UK top ten hits for Adam Faith.

"What Now" reached number 31 on the UK chart in 1963. "Walkin' Tall" reached number 23 on the UK chart in 1963. "Stop Feeling Sorry For Yourself" reached number 23 on the UK chart in 1965.

10. In which song was Adam trying to get in touch with a certain girl with these words? "Tell her to start for home today When you find her please let her know Rich or poor, I will always love her so"

Answer: Message to Martha (Kentucky Bluebird)

He was trying to get a "Message To Martha (Kentucky Bluebird)" and he flew up to number 12 on the UK chart in 1964. This was his 16th and last UK top 20 single.

"We Are In Love" reached number eleven on the UK chart in 1963. "Someone's Taken Maria Away" reached number 34 on the UK chart in 1965. "Cheryl's Goin' Home" reached number 46 on the UK chart in 1966 and was the last chart hit for Adam Faith.

Source: Author shipyardbernie

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The Music of Adam Faith Trivia Quiz

Adam Faith was a UK Singer in the late '50s and early '60s. He then became an actor and, later, a financial adviser. I will give you some lyrics from his songs--can you guess the titles?

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