Hello Trivia Quiz

Answer: The Doors

"Hello, I Love You" was the second US Billboard number one hit for The Doors in 1968 following their successful number one "Light My Fire" in 1967. These two songs would be the only number ones on the US Charts for The Doors. Plagiarism issues have risen from the song in which it was believed that the actual structure to the song was taken from "All Day and All Night" by The Kinks.

The Doors' Robby Kreiger has openly stated that the vibe of the song was influenced by "Sunshine of Your Love" by Cream.

In 2014 interview with Ray Davies of The Kinks, it was stated that an out-of-court settlement was reached with remaining members of The Doors.

Answer: Todd Rundgren

"Hello, It's Me" was composed, recorded, and released by American guitarist and singer Todd Rundgren in December 1972. It peaked at number five on the US Billboard charts. The song has been used in various media situations including the pilot episode of "That 70's Show", in a 2009 Tums advertisement, and in the films "The Virgin Suicides" and "Paul".

Answer: The Beatles

"Hello, Goodbye" was written by Paul McCartney and credited to both McCartney and John Lennon. It was released in November 1967 off of their platinum album "Magical Mystery Tour". The song charted at number one in seven countries including the United States Billboard charts, United Kingdom singles charts, and Canadian singles charts.

When asked about the songwriting for the tune, an aide for The Beatles, Alistair Taylor, has stated that McCartney asked him to say the "opposite" of each word he sang. According to Steve Turner's book "A Hard Day's Write: The Stories Behind Every Beatles Song", Taylor stated: "And so it went - black and white, yes and no, stop and go, hello and goodbye."

Answer: Louis Armstrong

"Hello, Dolly!" was recorded in 1963 and then released in 1964 for the musical "Hello, Dolly!". The song ended the fourteen week streak of number one hits by The Beatles in 1964 when "Can't Buy Me Love" was knocked out of the number one spot. "Hello, Dolly!" was only at the number one spot for one week before being replaced by Mary Wells' "My Guy".

It has been covered over thirty times by various artists including Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr, Barbra Streisand, and Harry Connick Jr.

Answer: Allan Sherman

"Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh (A Letter from Camp)" was initially released in 1963 as a novelty hit, but became so successful that it was awarded a 1964 Grammy Award for "Best Comedy Performance". It tells the story of a boy who writes a letter to his parents.

In the letter, he describes all of the things that he dislikes about being at summer camp including the weather, dangers, and overall unpleasantness. "Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh (A Letter from Camp)" peaked at number two on the US Billboard charts.

Answer: Kenny Chesney

"You Had Me From Hello" became the third number one single on the US Hot Country Songs and the Canadian Country charts following its release in 1999. The song was written after Chesney watched the 1996 film "Jerry McGuire" and was influenced by the famous line "You had me at hello" in a scene starring actress Renee Zellweger and actor Tom Cruise. Chesney would eventually marry Zellweger in May 2005, but their marriage was short-lived as the two ended it four months later.

Answer: Conway Twitty

"Hello Darlin'" was Conway Twitty's fourth number one single on the US Billboard Country charts in 1970. It was the only successful hit from the album of the same name. The song was covered by fellow country musician George Jones following the sudden death of Twitty in 1993.

The song was often used as the opening song when he performed at concerts and was often performed as a duet with country singer Loretta Lynn.

Answer: Neil Diamond

"Hello Again" was the eleventh US Billboard Top Ten single of Neil Diamond's career and was released in 1981. Although it was released a year later, "Hello Again" was featured in the 1980 film "The Jazz Singer" along with another Top Ten hit by Diamond, "Love On The Rocks".

Answer: Ricky Nelson

Ricky Nelson's "Hello Mary Lou" was released as the b-side for his number one hit song "Travelin' Man" in 1961 and peaked at number nine on the US Billboard Charts. In other countries it was even more successful peaking at number two in the United Kingdom and at number one in Norway.

The song was originally written by US singer Gene Pitney and released by country singer Johnny Duncan in 1960, but its popularity rose upon Nelson's release a year later.

Answer: Faron Young

"Hello Walls" was the fourth number one US Country charting single from the album of the same name. Written by country singer Willie Nelson, this track ultimately put Nelson's name on the map at a national level. Following its release, Young would not release another number one hit for another ten years; this being the 1971 track "It's Four In The Morning" which would be his last number one hit. Tragically, Young's later life was plagued by alcoholism, a sense of abandonment, and depression. Sadly, he ended his own life in December 1996.