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The Music Of Billy Fury Trivia Quiz

Billy Fury a singer/songwriter, was the best UK Rock 'n' Roller in the late '50s and early '60s. See what you can remember about him and his music and take this quiz.

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

Author
shipyardbernie

Time
4 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
319,611

Updated
Jul 23 22

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10

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Question 1 of 10

1. In which UK city was Billy Fury born? Hint

Leeds

London

Liverpool

Leicester

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Question 2 of 10

2. Billy Fury never had any chart hits in the US. What is the title of his first UK chart hit with these words?

"I love you baby, I really care
I need your lovin', so hear my prayer." Hint

That's Love

Margo

Maybe Tomorrow

Colette

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the title of one of his biggest hits with these lyrics?

"I want to be your lover
But your friend is all I stay." Hint

Wondrous Place

Halfway To Paradise

A Thousand Stars

I'd Never Find Another You

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Question 4 of 10

4. Billy Fury never had a number one hit but did reach number two with this song. What is the name of the song with these words?

"You gave all your kisses to me
And now all too late I can see." Hint

When Will You Say I Love You

Last Night Was Made For Love

Jealousy

Like I've Never Been Gone

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Question 5 of 10

5. In 1965 Billy Fury appeared in a movie called "I've Gotta ______". What is the missing word in the title? Hint

Winner

Lovely Bunch Of Coconuts

Woman

Horse

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Question 6 of 10

6. All of Billy Fury's hits from 1959 to 1966 were on one record label. Which one was it? Hint

Columbia

Decca

London

Parlophone

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Question 7 of 10

7. Billy Fury had a top ten hit in 1964 with a cover of a 1958 UK & US number one hit by Conway Twitty. What was it called? Hint

I Will

It's Only Make Believe

I'm Lost Without You

In Thoughts Of You

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Question 8 of 10

8. In 1973 Billy Fury was in a movie called "That'll Be The Day" starring David Essex and two drummers from well known groups. One was Keith Moon (The Who). Who was the other one? Hint

Micky Dolenz

Dave Clark

Ringo Starr

Tony Meehan

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Question 9 of 10

9. This song gave Billy Fury a UK top ten hit. What title has these lyrics?

"Walkin' with the boys, talkin' with the girls
Laughin' with the boys and kissin' all the girls" Hint

Do You Really Love Me Too? (Fools Errand)

Don't Worry

In Summer

Letter Full Of Tears

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Question 10 of 10

10. Billy Fury died in 1983. How old was he? Hint

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In which UK city was Billy Fury born?

Answer: Liverpool

Billy Fury was born Ronald Wycherley on the 17 Apr 1940 in Liverpool. He once worked on a tugboat on the river Mersey.

2. Billy Fury never had any chart hits in the US. What is the title of his first UK chart hit with these words? "I love you baby, I really care I need your lovin', so hear my prayer."

Answer: Maybe Tomorrow

"Maybe Tomorrow" was Billy Fury's first UK chart hit. It entered the UK chart on the 27 Feb 1959 and reached number 18.

"Margo" entered the UK chart on 26 Jun 1959 and reached number 28. "Colette" entered the UK chart on 10 May 60 and reached number nine. "That's Love" entered the UK chart on the 26 May 1960 and reached number 19.

3. What is the title of one of his biggest hits with these lyrics? "I want to be your lover But your friend is all I stay."

Answer: Halfway To Paradise

"Halfway To Paradise" was the song and it gave Billy a number three hit on the UK chart in 1961. The original version by Tony Orlando reached number 39 on the US pop chart in 1961 but did not chart in the UK.

"Wondrous Place reached number 25 on the UK chart in 1960. "A Thousand Stars" reached number 14 on the UK chart in 1961. "I'd Never Find Another You" (one of my favourite Billy Fury songs) reached number five on the UK chart in 1961.

4. Billy Fury never had a number one hit but did reach number two with this song. What is the name of the song with these words? "You gave all your kisses to me And now all too late I can see."

Answer: Jealousy

"Jealousy" was the song that Billy Fury achieved his biggest hit with, at number two on the UK chart in 1961.

"Last Night Was Made For Love" reached number four on the UK chart in 1962. "Like I've Never Been Gone" reached number three on the UK chart in 1963. "When Will You Say I Love You" reached number three on the UK chart in 1963.

5. In 1965 Billy Fury appeared in a movie called "I've Gotta ______". What is the missing word in the title?

Answer: Horse

The movie was "I've Gotta Horse" with Amanda Barrie, Michael Medwin and Jon Pertwee.

6. All of Billy Fury's hits from 1959 to 1966 were on one record label. Which one was it?

Answer: Decca

Billy recorded for Decca from 1959 to the end of his '60s chart career in 1966. He equaled the number of hits the Beatles had in the '60s with 24 UK chart hits. He came back to the UK chart in 1982 and had three minor hits on the Polydor label.

7. Billy Fury had a top ten hit in 1964 with a cover of a 1958 UK & US number one hit by Conway Twitty. What was it called?

Answer: It's Only Make Believe

"It's Only Make Believe" was the song, Billy's cover version reached number ten on the UK chart in 1964.

"I Will" reached number 14 on the UK chart in 1964. "I'm Lost Without You" reached number 16 on the UK chart in 1965. "In Thoughts Of You" reached number nine on the UK chart in 1965 and was his last UK top ten hit.

8. In 1973 Billy Fury was in a movie called "That'll Be The Day" starring David Essex and two drummers from well known groups. One was Keith Moon (The Who). Who was the other one?

Answer: Ringo Starr

It was Ringo Starr (drummer with The Beatles) who played a character called Mike. Billy Fury played a Rock'n'Roll singer (what else) called Stormy Tempest.

Dave Clark was the drummer with The Dave Clark Five. Tony Meehan was the drummer with The Shadows. Micky Dolenz was the drummer with The Monkeys.

9. This song gave Billy Fury a UK top ten hit. What title has these lyrics? "Walkin' with the boys, talkin' with the girls Laughin' with the boys and kissin' all the girls"

Answer: In Summer

"In Summer" was the song and it gave Billy a number five hit on the UK chart in 1963.

"Don't Worry reached number 40 in 1961. "Letter Full Of Tears" reached number 32 in 1962. "Do You Really Love Me Too?(Fools Errand)" reached number 13 in 1964.

10. Billy Fury died in 1983. How old was he?

Answer: 42

Billy died of heart failure in hospital on 28 Jan 1983, after being found unconscious at home, he was 42 years old. He had been recording new songs and performances for TV and there was a tour in the offing.

Source: Author shipyardbernie

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