Brenda Lee Trivia

1. Which Brenda Lee song had these lyrics? "Why did I listen to my friends When they told me what to do? Yes, I still have my friends, But I don't have you."

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Answer: Everybody Loves Me But You

In 1962, "Everybody Loves Me But You" reached number six on the Billboard Hot 100. The other songs listed also made the Top 100. "As Usual" was number 12 in 1963, "Anybody But Me" made it to number 31 in 1961, and "So Deep" reached number 52 in 1962.

From Quiz Brenda Lee, the Original 'Miss Dynamite'

Answer: 1956

Brenda Lee was just eleven years and 10 months old when her first single "Jambalaya" was released on September 17, 1956. Brenda had previously signed a recording contract with Decca Records in May of that year, following which she recorded "Jambalaya" and seven other songs during her first recording session in July 1956.

From Quiz The Career and Songs of Brenda Lee

Answer: Brenda Mae Tarpley

Brenda Mae Tarpley was born December 11, 1944, in Atlanta. She was only 4 pounds 11 ounces at birth and grew to be 4'9". Her father traveled wherever there was work and in 1953 he died after being injured in a construction accident. When Brenda was six years old she won a talent contest. As a result of becoming the winner she ended up on a local television show and soon began making an income performing at radio shows, television shows and live venues.

From Quiz Lyrics of Brenda Lee

Answer: All Alone Am I

"Alone Alone Am I" was a number three hit on the Top 100 in 1962. "My Whole World Is Falling Down" got to number 24 in 1963, "Rusty Bells" to number 33 in 1965, and "Johnny One Time" to number 41 in 1969.

From Quiz Brenda Lee, the Original 'Miss Dynamite'

Answer: Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree

"Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" was released as a single in 1958 but did not make the charts in 1958 nor in 1959. It was then re-released in 1960 and became a massive hit this time round. The song has since remained a popular standard and continues to be ever present on the play-lists as each Christmas comes and goes.

From Quiz The Career and Songs of Brenda Lee

Answer: Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree

"Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" was Brenda's first US Top Twenty hit. "Dynamite" was released the previous year and earned her the nickname "Little Miss Dynamite". The song only made it to Number 72 in the charts. "One Step at a Time" was a 1957 release that made it to Number 43 on the Pop charts. Although "Let's Jump the Broomstick" was one of her early Rock-A-Billy standards it failed to chart well in the US when it was released in 1959 but went to Number 12 in the UK. While she was performing on local television shows singer Red Foley was so impressed with Brenda that he convinced his label, Decca Records, to sign her. She began recording under the direction of Nashville legend Owen Bradley.

From Quiz Lyrics of Brenda Lee

Answer: Dum Dum

"Dum Dum" peaked at number four on the Top 100 in 1961. The others were also Hot 100 songs: "Coming On Strong" number 11 in 1966, "Ride, Ride, Ride" number 37 in 1967, and "Here Comes that Feeling" number 89 in 1962.

From Quiz Brenda Lee, the Original 'Miss Dynamite'

Answer: Dynamite

"Dynamite" was released in May 1957, following which she was tagged 'Little Miss Dynamite'. This was particularly apt owing to her dynamic presentation and the fact that she was only 4 ft 9 inches tall.

From Quiz The Career and Songs of Brenda Lee

Answer: I'm Sorry

"I'm Sorry" topped the charts in June of 1960, becoming Brenda's first US Number One Pop single. The song was recorded earlier in the year but her label had concerns whether it was appropriate for a 15-year-old to be singing such a torch song. "I'm Sorry" was originally released as the B-side of "Just a Little". "I'm Sorry" was co-written by her manager, Dub Albritton, and songwriter Ronnie Self. Self had a minor hit in 1957 with "Bop-A-Lena" and also wrote other hit songs for Brenda including the 1959 Number Four single "Sweet Nothin's". "I Want to Be Wanted" was originally a song from the soundtrack of "Never on Sunday" (1960). Brenda's rendition topped the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart on October 24, 1960, where it remained for a week. "Emotions" topped out at Number Seven in 1961.

From Quiz Lyrics of Brenda Lee

Answer: I'm Sorry

In 1960, Brenda Lee's "I'm Sorry" topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart at number one! "Thanks A Lot" was number 45 in 1965, "Eventually" made it to number 56 in 1961, and "The Crying Game" got to number 87 in 1965.

From Quiz Brenda Lee, the Original 'Miss Dynamite'

Answer: Nothin's

"Sweet Nothin's" was released in September 1959 reaching number four on the Billboard charts the following April. The record was also Brenda's first chart success in both the UK and Germany, peaking at number four in the UK and reaching number 34 in Germany.

From Quiz Lyrics of Brenda Lee

Answer: Emotions

"Emotions" was a number seven hit on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1961. In 1962, "It Started All Over Again" reached number 29. In 1963, "The Grass Is Greener" peaked at number 17. And in 1964, "Think" got to number 25.

From Quiz Brenda Lee, the Original 'Miss Dynamite'

Answer: I'm Sorry

"I'm Sorry" was released in May 1960 and reached number one on the Billboard charts in July of that year. The song then remained in the Top 100 for more than six months. It was Brenda's first gold record selling over one million copies, also being nominated for a Grammy award. It's no surprise that this was the song that launched her to international fame.

From Quiz The Career and Songs of Brenda Lee

Answer: Big Four Poster Bed

"Big Four Poster Bed" peaked at Number Four on the US Country charts. "Rock on Baby", "He's My Rock" and "Nobody Wins" were other Country Top Ten hits for Brenda Lee in the seventies. In 1972 Brenda released an early version of "Always on My Mind" but it only reached Number 45 on the charts. The song was later became successful for Elvis and Willie Nelson.

From Quiz Lyrics of Brenda Lee

Answer: Break It To Me Gently

In 1962, "Break It To Me Gently" was a number four hit on the Billboard Hot 100. Also on the Hot 100: "Heart In Hand" (number 15 in 1962), "Is It True" (number 17 in 1964), and "Just A Little" (number 40 in 1960).

From Quiz Brenda Lee, the Original 'Miss Dynamite'

Answer: The Beatles

Brenda Lee was preceded on stage by a little known rock group from Liverpool throughout her 1960 UK tour. This group was The Beatles, who would shortly become one of the most successful bands ever in the history of popular music.

From Quiz The Career and Songs of Brenda Lee

Answer: The Oak Ridge Boys

Brenda Lee and the Oak Ridge Boys had a Number Nine US Country hit with "Broken Trust". Two years later she released "Just for the Moment" with The Oak Ridge Boys but it failed to chart. In 1980 The Oak Ridge Boys topped the Country charts with the crossover hit, "Elvira", also reaching Number Five on the Pop charts. Early in her career Brenda toured with The Statler Brothers but they never recorded together. Brenda's final Top Forty Country hit was "A Sweeter Love (I'll Ever Know)" in 1984.

From Quiz Lyrics of Brenda Lee

Answer: Losing You

On the Hot 100 in 1963, "Losing You" was a number six hit. "Two Many Rivers" scored at number 13 in 1965, "I Wonder" got to number 25 in 1963, and "So Deep" reached number 52 in 1962.

From Quiz Brenda Lee, the Original 'Miss Dynamite'

Answer: Brenda Mae Tarpley

Brenda was born Brenda Mae Tarpley in Atlanta, Georgia, on 11 December 1944. Concetta Rosa Maria Franconero went on to find fame as Connie Francis, Marie McDonald McLaughlin Lawrie was the birth name of Lulu, whilst Virginia Wynette Pugh was the original name of Tammy Wynette.

From Quiz The Career and Songs of Brenda Lee

Answer: The Winning Hand

"The Winning Hand" featured Brenda singing a duet with Willie Nelson titled "You're Gonna Love Yourself in the Morning". She also did duets with Kris Kristofferson including "The Bigger the Fool, the Harder the Fall" and Kris' composition, "Help Me Make It Through the Night". Brenda sang "Someone Loves You Honey" and "Bring On the Sunshine". She and Dolly paired for "What Do You Think About Love?". The album graphics featured the four singers' faces on playing cards. When Brenda was 18 she wed a contractor named Ronnie Shacklett. One of Ronnie's friends in the construction company was Carl Dean. Carl married Brenda's friend Dolly Parton and both Brenda's and Dolly's marriages have endured. "Just a Little Love" (1980) was Reba McEntire's seventh album. "Love Songs" was a 1980 Willie Nelson solo album. "For the First Time" was a 1968 album with Brenda and Pete Fountain.

From Quiz Brenda Lee, the Original 'Miss Dynamite'

Answer: Broomstick

"Let's Jump The Broomstick" was a rockabilly song released by Brenda in April 1959 on the Decca record label. The term 'jumping the broom' is a tradition relating to marriage ceremonies in a number of cultures, particularly in Afro -American communities where couples will often end the wedding rites by jumping over a strategically placed broomstick.

From Quiz The Career and Songs of Brenda Lee

Answer: Smokey and the Bandit II

Brenda Lee portrayed a helpful lady in "Smokey and the Bandit II". The script called for her to say a curse word. Brenda objected to saying the word because her children may have seen her in the film. She asked Jackie Gleason to have the line changed and Jackie convinced Burt to rewrite the line. While Brenda appeared on numerous television shows during her career she did not consider herself an actress and turned down most movie offers. She was also based in Nashville and was not part of the Hollywood scene. "The Cannonball Run" came out the following year, "Hooper" was a 1978 release and the first "Smokey and the Bandit" (1977) did not feature an elephant.

From Quiz Lyrics of Brenda Lee

Answer: I Want To Be Wanted

"I Want To Be Wanted" was a number one Hot 100 song for Brenda Lee in 1960. In 1963, "Sweet Impossible You" hit number 70, in 1964, "Alone With You" got to number 48, and in 1965, "No One" squeaked in at number 98.

From Quiz The Career and Songs of Brenda Lee

Answer: Chuck Berry

"No Particular Place to Go" and "Brenda Lee" were songs recorded by Saint Louis resident Chuck Berry on his 1964 "St. Louis to Liverpool" LP. Brenda was also featured in Golden Earring's 1973 hit, "Radar Love". During the lyrics of the song the singer related that he was listening to "Coming on Strong" by Brenda on his car radio. Early in her career Brenda performed occasionally with Jerry Lee Lewis, Del Shannon and Dion when she was part of Rock and Roll package tours.

From Quiz Lyrics of Brenda Lee

Answer: You Can Depend On Me

"You Can Depend On Me" was a number six hit on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1961. Also on the Hot 100 were: "You're Used To Be" (number 32 in 1963), "Ain't Gonna Cry No More" (number 77 in 1966), and "You Don't Need Me For Anything Anymore" (number 84 in 1969).

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