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  The Music Of Billy Fury   great trivia quiz  
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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.
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  The Late Great Billy Fury    
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Billy Fury was one of the major British Rock 'N' Roll stars of the late 50s and 60s. This is about his life and career
Average, 10 Qns, Christinap, Jun 10 10
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Billy Fury Trivia Questions
1. In which UK city was Billy Fury born?

From Quiz The Music Of Billy Fury

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. What was Billy's real name?

From Quiz The Late Great Billy Fury

Answer: Ronald Wycherley

Billy was born Ronald Wycherly on 17 April 1940 at Smithdown (now Sefton General) Hospital, Dingle, Liverpool. The three incorrect people are Cliff Richard (Harry Webb), Tommy Steele (Colin Hicks) and Duffy Power (Ray Howard).

3. 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."

From Quiz The Music Of Billy Fury

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.

4. Billy's big hit "Halfway To Paradise" was a cover version. Which American singer made the original?

From Quiz The Late Great Billy Fury

Answer: Tony Orlando

Billy's version used a slightly different arrangement which had a heavy back beat giving extra emphasis and drama to the song.

5. 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."

From Quiz The Music Of Billy Fury

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.

6. 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."

From Quiz The Music Of Billy Fury

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.

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

From Quiz The Music Of Billy Fury

Answer: Horse

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

8. In 1962 Billy starred in a film, "Play It Cool". Which song from the film, apart from the title track, was a hit for him?

From Quiz The Late Great Billy Fury

Answer: Once Upon A Dream

The film was fairly typical of the vehicles used in the 60s for pop stars such as Elvis, Cliff Richard and Tommy Steele. It did however feature performances by Helen Shapiro, Danny Rivers, Shane Fenton - who later became Alvin Stardust - and Bobby Vee. All of the other songs were big hits for Billy; in fact he recorded "A Wondrous Place" no less than four times and it was used in an advertisement for the Toyota Yarris.

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

From Quiz The Music Of Billy Fury

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.

10. Due to ill health Billy stopped touring in 1967 and underwent major surgery. What problem did he suffer from?

From Quiz The Late Great Billy Fury

Answer: Heart disease

Billy suffered from heart problems since his teens, brought on by contracting Rheumatic Fever.

11. 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?

From Quiz The Music Of Billy Fury

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.

12. In 1973 Billy came out of retirement to play which character in the film "That'll Be The Day"?

From Quiz The Late Great Billy Fury

Answer: Storm Tempest

To the best of my knowledge no performer by any of the other three names exists; I made them up. The film starred David Essex and Ringo Starr and was roughly based on the early life of the Beatles. Ringo Starr came from the same area of Dingle as Billy and played drums for a local group called Roy Storm and The Hurricanes, and it is thought that the Stormy Tempest group were modelled on them.

13. 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?

From Quiz The Music Of Billy Fury

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.

14. At one stage Billy was backed by The Blue Flames. When he sacked them and auditioned for a new backing group, who failed to get the job?

From Quiz The Late Great Billy Fury

Answer: The Beatles

At that time The Beatles were The Silver Beatles. They were offered the job for £20 a week on condition they sacked guitarist Stuart Sutcliffe, which John Lennon refused to do. The Tornados became his backing group and stayed with him for many years, as well as having hits of their own, such as "Telstar".

15. 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"

From Quiz The Music Of Billy Fury

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.

16. Where is there a statue of Billy Fury sculpted by Tom Murphy?

From Quiz The Late Great Billy Fury

Answer: Albert Dock, Liverpool

The statue was erected in 2003, and was donated to National Museums, Liverpool by "The Sound of Fury" fan club.

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

From Quiz The Music Of Billy Fury

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.

18. When did Billy Fury die?

From Quiz The Late Great Billy Fury

Answer: 28th January 1983

Billy finally succumbed to the heart problems that dogged him for most of his life. He is buried in Paddington District Cemetery, Mill Hill, London. His music lives on through tribute acts and through his friends and fellow performers such as Marty Wilde who have never forgotten him.

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