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Quiz about Elvis Presley Songs In Other Words 1

Elvis Presley Songs -- In Other Words #1 Quiz

If you're a hardcore fan of Elvis, this quiz should be a piece of cake. Using alternate wording, I'll give you the name of a tune that has been sung by Elvis. All you have to do is figure out the real name of the song.

A multiple-choice quiz by Zbeckabee. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
Zbeckabee

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
306,009

Updated
Dec 03 21

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10

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Question 1 of 10

1. I'm wondering if you're suffering from a lack of companionship this evening. [3,3,8,7]

Answer: (Four Words no punctuation)

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Question 2 of 10

2. Weeping within the walls of a private or subordinate place of worship. [6,2,3,6]

Answer: (Four Words)

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Question 3 of 10

3. A canine that pursues relentlessly. [5,3]

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 4 of 10

4. Precipitation in the 15th state of the United States. [8,4]

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 5 of 10

5. The leery thinking parts of humans. [10,5] Second word is plural.

Answer: (Two Words -- Second Word Plural)

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Question 6 of 10

6. The final member of a dozen, hailing from a place that means not ever. [3,7,2,5]

Answer: (Four Words)

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Question 7 of 10

7. A wish of long life for Sin City. [4,3,5]

Answer: (Three Words)

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Question 8 of 10

8. A tune that has been freed from a flexible series of metal links. [9,6]

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 9 of 10

9. A little red-headed orphan girl who is described as being somehow involved with a pokebush, pokeroot or pokeberry. [4,5,5]

Answer: (Three Words)

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Question 10 of 10

10. This is a comment made to a supreme being, which indicates a personal relationship and closer proximity; including the archaic objective case of thou. [6,2,3,2,4]

Answer: (Five Words)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. I'm wondering if you're suffering from a lack of companionship this evening. [3,3,8,7]

Answer: Are You Lonesome Tonight

"Are You Lonesome Tonight" was written by Roy Turk and Lou Handman, with Presley's cover being the most well-known. During some concerts, Elvis would change the lyrics in order to interject humor; a prime example would be, "Do you gaze at your bald head and wish you had hair?"

2. Weeping within the walls of a private or subordinate place of worship. [6,2,3,6]

Answer: Crying In The Chapel

"Crying In The Chapel" was written for Darrell Glenn by his father Artie Glenn. Darrell recorded the song in 1953, along with his father's band The Rhythm Riders.

3. A canine that pursues relentlessly. [5,3]

Answer: Hound Dog

"Hound Dog" is a 12-bar blues tune written by Stoller and Leiber. The song was first recorded by "Big Mama" Thornton in 1952, and went on to be covered by The Everly Brothers, Jerry Lee Lewis, John Lennon and even Jimi Hendrix.

4. Precipitation in the 15th state of the United States. [8,4]

Answer: Kentucky Rain

"Kentucky Rain" was written by a then little-known Eddie Rabbitt, performed by Elvis with an unknown Ronnie Milsap on piano.

5. The leery thinking parts of humans. [10,5] Second word is plural.

Answer: Suspicious Minds

Mark James wrote the song "Suspicious Minds" and was also a co-writer of "Always On My Mind." "Suspicious Minds" was covered by Dionne Warwick's sister Dee Dee, Dwight Yoakam and Waylon Jennings/Jessi Colter.

6. The final member of a dozen, hailing from a place that means not ever. [3,7,2,5]

Answer: The Twelfth Of Never

Certainly, we all remember Johnny Mathis' version of "The Twelfth Of Never." Written by Webster and Livingston, the song was also covered by Olivia Newton-John, Dolly Parton/Keith Urban and Dame Gracie Fields.

7. A wish of long life for Sin City. [4,3,5]

Answer: Viva Las Vegas

"Viva Las Vegas" was written in 1964 by Mort Shuman and Doc Pomus, and of course, recorded by Elvis for his movie "Viva Las Vegas." The song has been covered by ZZ Top, Ann-Margret and the Dead Kennedys.

8. A tune that has been freed from a flexible series of metal links. [9,6]

Answer: Unchained Melody

Written by Zaret and North, "Unchained Melody" is one of the most covered songs of all time. The song has been performed by Barry Manilow, Cyndi Lauper and Vito & The Salutations.

9. A little red-headed orphan girl who is described as being somehow involved with a pokebush, pokeroot or pokeberry. [4,5,5]

Answer: Polk Salad Annie

The 1969 song "Polk Salad Annie," was written and first performed by T.J. White. Poke salad is known by other names, including pokeweeds, poke, pokebush, pokeberry, pokeroot, polk sallet and inkberry. Imagine Elvis singing "Pokeroot Annie" or "Inkberry Annie."

10. This is a comment made to a supreme being, which indicates a personal relationship and closer proximity; including the archaic objective case of thou. [6,2,3,2,4]

Answer: Nearer My God To Thee

"Nearer My God To Thee," is a Christian hymn with lyrics written by British poet, Sarah Flower Adams. It is said that the words are loosely based on Genesis 28:11-12; which is Jacob's dream about ascending a ladder into Heaven.

Source: Author Zbeckabee

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