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  Relax.... It's A Perry Como Quiz    
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A relaxed demeanor and a great natural talent was what Perry had to offer. For years we listened to his records and enjoyed his TV show. Now let's see how much we know about him. Any record information is based on the Billboard Charts.
Average, 10 Qns, JRooowe, Feb 21 16
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  Lyrics Of Perry Como   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
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Between 1954 and 1965, Perry Como had 48 songs on various Billboard charts, mostly on the Top 100/Hot 100. From the lyrics given, can you name these ten Perry Como hits? [All songs listed are by Perry Como.]
Average, 10 Qns, lowtechmaster, Sep 27 17
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  Perry Como   popular trivia quiz  
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My parents have to be two of Perry Como's all time greatest fans! I must admit, I'm kinda partial to him myself! The man sure could sing. How much do you know about the late, great Perry Como?
Tough, 10 Qns, ballykissangel, Dec 24 16
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Perry Como Trivia Questions
1. From which Perry Como song come these lyrics? "Mister Cupid you stacked the deck. Why'd you throw me a queen by heck? Now she's braggin' She's fixed my wagon for me."

From Quiz Lyrics Of Perry Como

Answer: Tina Marie

"Tina Marie" was a number 12 hit in 1955 on Billboard's Top 100 chart. On the same chart, "My Little Baby" made it to number 48 in 1957, and "Dream Along With Me" to number 85 in 1956. "Love Makes The Wold Go 'Round" was number 33 on the Hot 100 in 1958.

2. In what song did Perry Como sing these words? "I'll never forget the moment We kissed the night of the hayride, The way that we hugged to try to keep warm While taking a sleigh ride."

From Quiz Lyrics Of Perry Como

Answer: Magic Moments

On the Billboard Top 100, "Magic Moments" reached number 27 in 1958 and "Moonlight Love" got to number 42 in 1956. On the Hot 100 in 1929, "Delaware" ranked number 22 and "Tomboy" checked in at number 29.

3. Perry wasn't always a singer. Before singing became his full-time profession Perry was in another line of work. Just how did he make a living?

From Quiz Relax.... It's A Perry Como Quiz

Answer: barber

Perry began cutting hair at an early age and by 14 had his own barber shop.

4. "The silver moon will fade too soon And bring the dawn when you'll be gone. Before you go, please let me know that what you feel is really real." Which tune by Perry Como includes these lines?

From Quiz Lyrics Of Perry Como

Answer: More

The lyrics are from "More," a 1956 number nine hit on the Billboard Top 100. On the Hot 100, "Moon Talk" (1958) got to number 28, and "Mandolins In the Moonlight" (1959) reached number 47. "Chee Chee-oo Chee" (with Jaye P.Morgan) was ranked on these Billboard lists in 1954: Disc Jockey number 12, Juke Box number 14, and Best Seller number 24.

5. At age thirty, after ten years as a band singer, Perry started recording. Over the years he had over 140 songs on the Billboard charts; all for the same record company. What was this company which had Perry and Elvis as label mates?

From Quiz Relax.... It's A Perry Como Quiz

Answer: RCA

It was in 1943 that Perry signed with RCA (which was RCA Victor at the time). After leaving Sun Records in 1956 to sign with RCA, Elvis had at least two songs on the Billboard charts every year until his death in 1977. He also had over 140 hits. Lucky RCA!

6. Perry apprenticed as a barber as a young boy. At what age did he own his own barber shop?

From Quiz Perry Como

Answer: age 14

Perry had an established barber shop and 2 employees at age 14.

7. In which Perry Como hit are these lyrics? "Never dreamed anybody could kiss that-a-way, Bring me bliss that-a-way, what a kiss that-a-way. What a wonderful feelin' to feel that-a-way, Tell me where have you been all my life."

From Quiz Lyrics Of Perry Como

Answer: Hot Diggity (Dog Ziggity Boom)

"Hot Diggity (Dog Ziggity Boom)" soared to number two on the Billboard Top 100 in 1956, and "Just Born To Be Your Baby" was number 12 in 1957. In 1955, "Ko-Ko-Mo" scored on these Billboard charts: Disc Jockey number two, Best Seller number four, and Juke Box number five. "You're Following Me" just made it into the Hot 100 in 1961 at number 92.

8. In 1933, at age 21, Perry married his sweetheart, Roselle Belline. They remained married until her death. How many years were they married?

From Quiz Perry Como

Answer: 65 years

Roselle died in 1998, just two weeks after their 65th anniversary!

9. Perry auditioned first for Cleveland bandleader, Freddie Carlone. What was the year?

From Quiz Perry Como

Answer: 1933

10. "...put a nickel in for 'Maybelline,' ...drop another one for 'Seventeen.' ...whisper to your daddy-o Three little love words, (Kokomo)." These lyrics come from which Perry Como song? [Hint: the answer replaces the ...]

From Quiz Lyrics Of Perry Como

Answer: Juke Box Baby

All four songs made the Billboard Top 100 chart. In 1956, "Juke Box Baby" ranked number ten and "Chincherin Chee" number 59. "Dance Only With Me" made it to number 19 in 1958. And "Dancin'" peaked at number 76 in 1957.

11. In 1955 Perry was teamed with a label mate to record a few tunes. They had a hit record with the largely forgotten "Chee Chee-Oo-Chee (Sang the Little Bird)." Who was the other half of the duo responsible for that awful tune?

From Quiz Relax.... It's A Perry Como Quiz

Answer: Jaye P. Morgan

Jaye P. Morgan is probably remembered mostly for her appearances on games shows and as a regular on "The Gong Show." She recorded for RCA until the late '50s and had over a dozen chart hits; her biggest hit being "That's All I Want From You" which reached Number Three. Jaye's recording of "Are You Lonesome Tonight" made it to number 65 on the charts in early 1959... over a year before Elvis' mega-hit version. That song was written in 1926.

12. What was the first record label Perry recorded for in 1935?

From Quiz Perry Como

Answer: DECCA

13. In 1958 Perry became the first singer to place a Burt Bacharach song in the U.S. Top Ten. What was the name of that tune?

From Quiz Relax.... It's A Perry Como Quiz

Answer: Magic Moments

1958 was great year for Perry. January saw him enter the charts with Number One hit "Catch A Falling Star" and its Top Ten flip-side "Magic Moments." He had five more chart singles that year... but it would be twelve years before he had another Top Ten hit. "The Blob" and "Any Day Now" were also written by Burt Bacharach but were hits by other artists.

14. What article of clothing was Perry Como associated with?

From Quiz Perry Como

Answer: cardigan sweater

Cardigan sweaters were referred to as 'Perry Como sweaters'.

15. Perry Como fans danced to these words in which top hit? "In the night you see the oval moon Going round and round in tune. And the ball of sun in the day Makes a girl and boy wanna say."

From Quiz Lyrics Of Perry Como

Answer: Round And Round

Topping the Billboard Top 100 list in 1957 was Como's "Round And Round" at number one! In 1957, "The Girl With The Golden Braids" got to number 13, and in 1956, "Mi Casa, Su Casa" made number 50. On the Hot 100 in 1963, "(I Love You) Don't You Forget It" charted at number 39.

16. How many children did Perry and Roselle have?

From Quiz Perry Como

Answer: three

They had 3 children: Roland, Therese and David.

17. "Oh how happy my heart would be If I knew that you loved just me. Say it's true. Say you do." These lyrics are found in which Perry Como tune?

From Quiz Lyrics Of Perry Como

Answer: Caterina

The Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1962 listed "Caterina" at number 23. In 1960, "Make Someone Happy" was number 80, and "I Know What God Is" was number 81. In 1965, "Oowee, Oowee" slid in at number 88.

18. At his public appearances the most requested song was the one that Perry just would not sing. What song was it?

From Quiz Relax.... It's A Perry Como Quiz

Answer: Ave Maria

This song was always a highlight of Perry's television Christmas show. He thought it would be inappropriate to sing it at a concert. "Ave Maria" was written by Frenchman Charles Gounod in 1853. Gounod also wrote "Funeral March of a Marionette" which is perhaps better known as the theme song for the "Alfred Hitchcock Presents" TV show. "Speedy Gonzales" was a Top Ten hit for Pat Boone in 1962.

19. Did Perry Como ever win a Grammy award?

From Quiz Perry Como

Answer: Yes & Y

Perry received a Grammy in 1958 as 'Best Male Vocalist'.

20. Perry Como sang these lyrics in what song? "You like her eyes, you tell her so. She thinks you're wise and clever. You kiss goodnight and then you know You'll kiss goodnight forever."

From Quiz Lyrics Of Perry Como

Answer: All At Once You Love Her

On Billboard's Top 100 in 1955, "All At Once You Love Her" peaked at number 11 and "The Rose Tattoo" edged in at number 79. In 1954, "Two Lost Souls" (with Jaye P. Morgan) made number 18 on Billboard's Disc Jockey list. "I Know" was a number 47 on the Hot 100 in 1959.

21. Well... Perry made it through the Beatles' years. It was in late 1970 that Perry entered the Billboard charts with what would be his last Top Ten hit record. What was the name of that song?

From Quiz Relax.... It's A Perry Como Quiz

Answer: It's Impossible

Entering the charts in November of 1970, "It's Impossible" worked its way up to Number Ten. It was Perry's first Top Ten hit since 1958. He would chart just three more times including the beautiful "And I Love You So." If you missed this one you probably don't have any idea who this quiz is about. Perry died in his sleep in 2001 at the age of 88.

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