Crooners Trivia

1. Which world famous crooner urged his fans to "Catch a Falling Star" (1957), while admonishing them "Don't Let the Stars Get in Your Eyes" (1952)?

From Quiz Smooth Operators

Answer: Perry Como

Perry Como was a consummate entertainer. He performed on television, film, theater, and live music concerts. His smooth delivery and Italian good looks made him female fans all across North America. Como has three stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Como's career spanned over half a century and he performed with many of the other famous singers of his time.

From Quiz Saluting the Crooners

Answer: From Here To Eternity

Frank's portrayal of Maggio was intense and it earned him the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor. He was determined to get the part after reading the script, stating emphatically "I was Maggio".

From Quiz Rock With The Crooners

Answer: Tutti Frutti

Pat Boone took "Tutti Frutti" to number 12 on the Billboard charts in 1956. He was reluctant to make the record, as it was very different from the songs he was known for, and had to be persuaded by his producers. The resulting single was a considerably watered down version of the Little Richard song, but proved more acceptable to white middle class Americans.

From Quiz The Crooners: Part 3 Through the Years

Answer: Johnny Ray

Ray had only partial hearing and wore a hearing aid since childhood. He died in 1990. Source: The Johnny Ray Page http://www.tsimon.com/ray.htm

From Quiz The Crooners : Part 2

Answer: Harry Connick Jr. and Michael Buble

Brook Benton, Eddy Arnold, Bobby Darin, Sammy Davis Jr., Mel Torme and Perry Como are all deceased. Harry Connick, Jr and Michael Bublé are busier than ever in recording. appearances and concerts.

From Quiz The Crooners : Part 1

Answer: Nat "King" Cole

Nat's was the best selling and most well known version although it has been recorded by Dinah Shore, Ella Fitzgerald, Dean Martin, Rod Stewart and others.

From Quiz The Crooners - These Guys Could Sing!

Answer: The Bobcats

Bing's younger brother Bob Crosby and The Bobcats (sometimes Bob Cats) had over 40 Billboard charted hit records. The personable Bob had his own daily CBS afternoon music-variety TV show from 1953-1957. In 1958 NBC tried his show as an evening summer-replacement show (remember those?) but it flopped in the ratings. Rock 'n' roll was in and dance bands were out.

From Quiz Saluting the Crooners

Answer: The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire)

Mel was known as "The Velvet Fog" because of his smooth voice, but he was also an accomplished jazz pianist. He achieved new found fame late in his life as Harry Anderson's "idol" on the TV series "Night Court" and even made some guest appearances as himself.

From Quiz Rock With The Crooners

Answer: Teenager in Love

Better known for songs such as "The Finger of Suspicion" and "A Blossom Fell", Dickie Valentine recorded "Teenager in Love" in 1959. The recording failed to chart, the record buying public preferring the Marty Wilde version which reached number two on the UK chart.

From Quiz The Crooners: Part 3 Through the Years

Answer: Nat "King" Cole

Other Cole hits included 'I Love You (for Sentimental Reasons)", "L-O-V-E", and "The Christmas Song".

From Quiz The Crooners : Part 1

Answer: Dean Martin & Martin

The song hit number two on Billboard Chart and has been used in numerous movies and TV shows. The song's title means "That's Love" in English.

From Quiz The Crooners - These Guys Could Sing!

Answer: Tenderloin

This was one of TEN songs he placed on the Billboard Top 100 charts in 1960; it only reached # seven. The play revolved around a social-reforming preacher who was attempting to clean up a red-light district in Manhattan. Bobby was not in the play.

From Quiz Rock With The Crooners

Answer: Jim Lowe

Jim Lowe scored a Billboard number one in 1956 with his version of "Green Door". In the UK his version charted at number eight, but was beaten by the Frankie Vaughan version which made number two on the UK charts. Formerly known as a variety song and dance act, Frankie Vaughan went on to have a long and successful recording career. His hits include "Tower of Strength", "Garden of Eden", and the song that became his trademark, "Give Me The Moonlight, Give Me The Girl".

From Quiz The Crooners: Part 3 Through the Years

Answer: Perry Como

Perry was another of the many Italian-American crooners with other hits like "Papa Loves Mambo", "Magic Moments", "It's Impossible" and "Don't Let the Stars Get in Your Eyes" and many still popular Christmas songs.

From Quiz The Crooners : Part 1

Answer: Bobby Darin

Bobby Darin was one of many 'Teen Idols' of the 1950s. His style was very similar to Sinatra with his vocal inflections and technique. He was married to actress Sandra Dee.

From Quiz The Crooners - These Guys Could Sing!

Answer: The Velvet Fog

It was Mel's smooth, calming voice that inspired the name but it's not clear who first came up with it. Some credit a New York disc jockey in the late 40s; others say it was the invention of Mel's publicist years earlier. However it came about... Mel hated it.

From Quiz Smooth Operators

Answer: Bing Crosby

"White Christmas" was just one of the many hits by singer/actor Bing Crosby. Immensely popular through WWII and the post-war era, Bing Crosby earned three stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, an Academy Award, a Golden Globe, Laurel Award and four Grammy awards. He was also inducted into the National Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame. This master entertainer performed for the public for half a century and was beloved by his fans and co-workers.

From Quiz Saluting the Crooners

Answer: David Bowie

This unlikely pairing showed Bing's respect for talent of all genres and generations and also showed Bowie's willingness to step out of his musical comfort zone to sing with a legend.

From Quiz Rock With The Crooners

Answer: Georgia Gibbs

Georgia Gibbs was a firm favourite on American radio singing torch songs and ballads. She toured with Danny Kaye and Sid Caesar, and had a long recording career. She also hosted her own TV show, "Georgia Gibbs And Her Million Record Show". In 1957 she did a cover version of "Great Balls of Fire" which failed to chart.

From Quiz The Crooners: Part 3 Through the Years

Answer: Eddie Fisher

"Any Time" was another of his big hits. Carrie Fisher is his daughter with Debbie Reynolds and was Princess Leia on the original "Star Wars" movies.

From Quiz The Crooners : Part 2

Answer: Dean Martin

Dean and Ricky Nelson's voices blended flawlessly in the ballad 'My Rifle, My Pony and Me' in the movie. Dean sang the theme song. Other household names in the cast were John Wayne as Sheriff John T. Chance, Ricky Nelson as Colorado Ryan, Angie Dickinson as Feathers, Walter Brennan as Stumpy and Ward Bond as Pat Wheeler.

From Quiz The Crooners : Part 1

Answer: Johnny Mathis

Introduced on 'The Ed Sullivan Show', Johnny quickly became a hit and a household name. He had so many hits in rapid succession, he was the first major recording star to begin the now common tradition of having 'The Greatest Hits of ___" as an album title in one's career.

From Quiz The Crooners - These Guys Could Sing!

Answer: Robert Goulet

His rendition of "If Ever I Would Leave You" from Camelot boosted Goulet's career overnight. Though his hit record output was minimal, he enjoyed a wide-ranging career with performances on "The Ed Sullivan Show", "The Simpsons", Wrestlemania, and many other venues. He also tried his hand at acting and appeared in numerous TV shows and motion pictures.

From Quiz The Crooners: The 20s to the 70s

Answer: Everybody Loves Somebody

Dean Martin (1917-1995) from Steubenville, Ohio, was a singer, actor, comedian and film producer. "Everybody Loves Somebody" was sandwiched between The Beatles ""A Hard Day's Night" and "Where Did Our Love Go" by The Supremes. "That's Amour" was number two in 1953 and "Volare" peaked at number twelve in 1958. "You're Nobody till Somebody Loves You" peaked at number 25 in 1964.

From Quiz Saluting the Crooners

Answer: Frankie Laine

Frankie's last hit was a song written by Marty Robbins called "You Gave Me A Mountain" which also became a staple of Elvis Presley's live concerts.

From Quiz Rock With The Crooners

Answer: Heartbreak Hotel

Frances Day was American born, but was one of Britain's biggest stars in the 1930s. Her stage personna was very exotic for the times, and her personal life matched. She had affairs with the Prince of Wales, his brother, a Dutch prince, a Swedish prince and Britain's Foreign Secretary, Anthony Eden. In 1956 she made a number of recordings under the name "Gale Warning" which included her version of "Heartbreak Hotel". The recordings were not successful.

From Quiz The Crooners - These Guys Could Sing!

Answer: The Andrews Sisters

The song was from the film "Hollywood Canteen." It held the Number One spot for eight weeks before being nudged out by "Rum and Coca Cola" by The Andrews Sisters... without Bing. This was just one of over 300 songs Bing put on the various Billboard charts.

From Quiz The Crooners: The 20s to the 70s

Answer: Round and Round

Perry Como (1912-2001) was not only a singer but also a television personality. He was active in show business from 1933-1998. "Round and Round" hit number one in April 1957 between "Party Doll" by Buddy Knox and "All Shook Up" by Elvis Presley. "Till the End of Time" was his first number one hit and it topped the charts in 1945 for nine weeks. "Hot Diggity (Dog Ziggity Boom)" peaked at number two in 1956 and "Catch a Falling Star" reached number two in 1958.

From Quiz Saluting the Crooners

Answer: Al Martino

Al also had a role in the classic movie "The Godfather" playing singer Johnny Fontaine, a role originally offered to Vic Damone.

From Quiz The Crooners : Part 2

Answer: Perry Como

Other big Como hits were 'Catch a Falling Star' and 'Don't Let the Stars Get in Your Eyes'. Beginning with his first, on Christmas Eve 1948, Como's Christmas specials on ABC-TV became an integral part of the holiday season.

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