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A Tribute to Faron Young Trivia Quiz

This quiz celebrates the life and music of one of the greatest entertainers in country music history. I hope you enjoy it!

A multiple-choice quiz by Bob9491. Estimated time: 4 mins.

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Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Faron's nickname for most of his career was "The Singing Sheriff". Why was he called that? Hint

He portrayed a sheriff in a movie early in his career

He had always dreamed of being a sheriff

He had been a real life sheriff

He once stole a sheriff's badge

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Question 2 of 10

2. In the song "Live Fast, Love Hard, Die Young" what does Faron hope to leave behind when he dies? Hint

A beautiful memory

A hit song

Lots of land

A wife and children

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Question 3 of 10

3. In 1959, Faron had a big crossover hit with "Hello Walls". What fellow country legend wrote "Hello Walls"? Hint

Hank Williams

Don Gibson

Kris Kristofferson

Willie Nelson

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Question 4 of 10

4. Faron helped to start a publication for the fans that quickly became a popular source for country music news. What was it called? Hint

"Music City News"

"The Nashville Tennessean"

"Country Song Roundup"

"Country Music Magazine"

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Question 5 of 10

5. To paraphrase one of Faron's early hits-- "It's Saturday Night". How much money do I have? Hint

No dollars

Ten dollars

Five dollars

One dollar

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Question 6 of 10

6. What was Faron's home state? Hint

Texas

Kentucky

Tennessee

Louisiana

7. The song "Sweet Dreams" is closely associated with Patsy Cline, but Faron was the first to have a hit with it several years before her version. What singer-songwriter wrote "Sweet Dreams"? Hint

Don Gibson

Willie Nelson

Bill Anderson

Hank Williams

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Question 8 of 10

8. In his hit song "It's Four In The Morning" what does the dawning wake up in Faron? Hint

The wanting

The yearning

The longing

The wife and kids

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Question 9 of 10

9. One of Faron's hits was about a bandana. According to the title, what color was it? Hint

Yellow

Black

Red

Red, White and Blue

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Question 10 of 10

10. In the '90s, George Strait scored big with a remake of one of Faron's early hits. What was it? Hint

"You're Still Mine"

"If You Ain't Lovin', You Ain't Livin'"

"Goin' Steady"

"Alone With You"

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Faron's nickname for most of his career was "The Singing Sheriff". Why was he called that?

Answer: He portrayed a sheriff in a movie early in his career

Faron played a sheriff in the 1956 movie "Hidden Guns". Before that, he was known as "The Hillbilly Heartthrob". Faron's band was known as the Country Deputies.

2. In the song "Live Fast, Love Hard, Die Young" what does Faron hope to leave behind when he dies?

Answer: A beautiful memory

Recorded in 1955, "Live Fast, Love Hard, Die Young" was Faron's first number one single.

3. In 1959, Faron had a big crossover hit with "Hello Walls". What fellow country legend wrote "Hello Walls"?

Answer: Willie Nelson

Faron had a reputation for giving new songwriters a break and he saw Willie's potential right away. Willie went on to write such classics as "Crazy" and "Funny How Time Slips Away". In the '70s his career as an artist really took off with his landmark album "Redheaded Stranger" and his involvement with the so-called "Outlaw" movement.

4. Faron helped to start a publication for the fans that quickly became a popular source for country music news. What was it called?

Answer: "Music City News"

"Music City News" remains an important country music publication and their annual awards, voted by the fans, are among the most prestigious in the industry.

5. To paraphrase one of Faron's early hits-- "It's Saturday Night". How much money do I have?

Answer: Five dollars

Gene Pitney and George Jones recorded a duet version of this song several years later on their duet album.

6. What was Faron's home state?

Answer: Louisiana

Faron was born in Shreveport, home of the legendary radio show "The Louisiana Hayride". He appeared on that show frequently, especially early in his career.

7. The song "Sweet Dreams" is closely associated with Patsy Cline, but Faron was the first to have a hit with it several years before her version. What singer-songwriter wrote "Sweet Dreams"?

Answer: Don Gibson

Don Gibson was a successful artist in his own right, but his biggest hits were recorded by other artists. Ray Charles' version of Gibson's "I Cant Stop Loving You" was one of the biggest-selling and most played records of all time!

8. In his hit song "It's Four In The Morning" what does the dawning wake up in Faron?

Answer: The wanting

"It's Four In the Morning" was a straight country waltz in 3/4 time. Faron's songs ran the gamut of tempos, from waltzes to ballads to two-steps and swing!

9. One of Faron's hits was about a bandana. According to the title, what color was it?

Answer: Yellow

"Red Bandana" was a Merle Haggard song. Many artists wore red, white, and blue bandanas on stage.

10. In the '90s, George Strait scored big with a remake of one of Faron's early hits. What was it?

Answer: "If You Ain't Lovin', You Ain't Livin'"

Strait's remakes of songs like Hank Williams' "Lovesick Blues", George Jones' "The Lovebug" and Faron's "If You Ain't Lovin...." were all big hits. In every case, George stayed true to the style of the original recording.

Source: Author Bob9491

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