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Elvis Lives! Trivia Quiz

No matter what your age, you know who Elvis is, but how well do you know Elvis' music?

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

Author
mrslindsfish

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
314,786

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
1365

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 24 (8/10), Guest 172 (7/10), emmal2000uk (9/10).

Question 1 of 10

1. Elvis was a man of few words. In what classic Elvis song would you find the lyric,

"Don't procrastinate, don't articulate,
girl it's getting late,
gettin' upset waitin' around"? Hint

Jailhouse Rock

Beach Boy Blues

A Big Hunk o'Love

A Little Less Conversation

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Question 2 of 10

2. "As a crowd gathers 'round
an angry young man
face down on the street
with a gun in his hand"

is a line from which Elvis song, written by Mac Davis who entered the Songerwriters Hall of Fame in 2006? Hint

In The Ghetto

It's a Sin

Indescribably Blue

Johnny B. Good

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Question 3 of 10

3. In what jail was the party taking place in "Jailhouse Rock"? Hint

State Jail

Local Jail

Federal Jail

County Jail

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Question 4 of 10

4. The song that includes these lyrics was released on the B-Side of "Jailhouse Rock". The lyrics are as follows:

"I know that you've been told
it's not fair to tease
so if you come on cold
I'm really gonna freeze." Hint

Treat Me Nice

Too Much Monkey Business

Tonight's All Right For Love

True Love

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who is the subject of these lyrics?

"I've gotta gal, oh what a pal,
the apple of my eye with something rare,
a peach a pear but her dad won't let us meet
and I could die..." Hint

Lawdy Miss Clawdy

Hard Headed Woman

Earth Angel

Petunia the Gardener's Daughter

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Question 6 of 10

6. Complete this lyric to this well known Elvis song.

"Love me tender
Love me _________
never let me go.
You have made my life complete
and I love you so." Hint

forever

love

sweet

always

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Question 7 of 10

7. In which Elvis song would you find the following lyrics?

"So then I dropped it in the mailbox
and sent it Special D.
But early next morning
it came right back to me." Hint

Rubberneckin'

Rip It Up

Return To Sender

Release Me

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Question 8 of 10

8. Name the song:

"I'm leavin town, baby,
I'm leavin town for sure.
Well, then you won't be bothered
with me hanging around your door." Hint

Take Good Care of Her

Thanks to the Rolling Sea

That's Alright Mama

Talk About the Good Times

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which one of the following songs was first recorded by Carl Perkins, and is classified as rockabilly? Hint

Good Luck Charm

Jailhouse Rock

Hound Dog

Blue Suede Shoes

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Question 10 of 10

10. Elvis co-wrote this song with Otis Blackwell. It was released in March of 1957. "That's When Your Heartaches Begin" was on the B side of the single. Name this song. Hint

Don't Be Cruel

You'll Be Gone

(Such An) Easy Question

All Shook Up

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Elvis was a man of few words. In what classic Elvis song would you find the lyric, "Don't procrastinate, don't articulate, girl it's getting late, gettin' upset waitin' around"?

Answer: A Little Less Conversation

The song "A Little Less Conversation" was recorded by Elvis in 1968 for the movie "Live a Little, Love a Little."

2. "As a crowd gathers 'round an angry young man face down on the street with a gun in his hand" is a line from which Elvis song, written by Mac Davis who entered the Songerwriters Hall of Fame in 2006?

Answer: In The Ghetto

In 2007 Lisa Marie Presley recorded tracks that were composited with the original version to create a duet with her late father; she used this song.

3. In what jail was the party taking place in "Jailhouse Rock"?

Answer: County Jail

This song was first released in 1957 around the same time that Elvis' movie with the same title was released. This song is number 67 on the "Rolling Stone" list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.

4. The song that includes these lyrics was released on the B-Side of "Jailhouse Rock". The lyrics are as follows: "I know that you've been told it's not fair to tease so if you come on cold I'm really gonna freeze."

Answer: Treat Me Nice

"Treat Me Nice" was a number one hit in the United States for seven weeks in the fall of 1957.

5. Who is the subject of these lyrics? "I've gotta gal, oh what a pal, the apple of my eye with something rare, a peach a pear but her dad won't let us meet and I could die..."

Answer: Petunia the Gardener's Daughter

From the movie "Frankie & Johnny" in which Donna Douglas played Frankie. Donna Douglas was well known from starring in the tv show "The Beverly Hillbillies". Johnny was played by Elvis.

6. Complete this lyric to this well known Elvis song. "Love me tender Love me _________ never let me go. You have made my life complete and I love you so."

Answer: sweet

The Song "Love Me Tender" was adapted from a civil war ballad called "Aura Lee." Elvis performed with song in 1956 on the "Ed Sullivan" show before it was released.

7. In which Elvis song would you find the following lyrics? "So then I dropped it in the mailbox and sent it Special D. But early next morning it came right back to me."

Answer: Return To Sender

Elvis performed this song in the movie "Girls, Girls, Girls."

8. Name the song: "I'm leavin town, baby, I'm leavin town for sure. Well, then you won't be bothered with me hanging around your door."

Answer: That's Alright Mama

This song was originally performed by Arthur Crudup. Elvis' version was recorded in 1954 and was Elvis' first single.

9. Which one of the following songs was first recorded by Carl Perkins, and is classified as rockabilly?

Answer: Blue Suede Shoes

Blue suede shoes were military regulation air shoes.

10. Elvis co-wrote this song with Otis Blackwell. It was released in March of 1957. "That's When Your Heartaches Begin" was on the B side of the single. Name this song.

Answer: All Shook Up

It reached the top of all three billboard charts (pop, country and r&b) and stayed there for eight weeks.

Source: Author mrslindsfish

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