Kenny Rogers - Country Crossover King Quiz | Music

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1. Kenny's first crossover hit was a song that shared its name with the name of B.B. King's guitar and the first name of a famous reheaded comedienne. Which name do these three share?

Answer: Lucille

"Lucille" was released as a single from Kenny's self-titled album. It was written by Roger Bowling and Hal Bynum. Its chart success was as follows:
Number/Chart
1 - US Billboard Hot Country Singles
5 - US Billboard Hot 100
1 - Canadian RPM Country Tracks
1 - Canadian RPM Top Singles
1 - Canadian RPM Adult Contemporary Tracks
1 - UK Singles Chart
It was preceded on the US Country chart by Glen Campbell's "Southern Nights" and succeeded by Johnny Duncan's "It Couldn't Have Been Any Better". It was Kenny's first Number One on any chart.

2. These lyrics should be all you need to identify the next hit: "You got to know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em Know when to walk away, know when to run You never count your money, when you're sittin' at the table There'll be time enough for countin', when the dealin's done"

Answer: The Gambler

"The Gambler" was the title track from Kenny's album of the same name. It was written by Don Schlitz, who himself recorded it and charted with it (number 65 on the US Billboard Hot Country Singles). Kenny won a Grammy for Best Male Country Vocal Performance in 1980 with the song. Chart success:
Number/Chart
1 - US Billboard Hot Country Singles
16 - US Billboard Hot 100
3 - US Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks
2 - Canadian RPM Country Tracks
8 - Canadian RPM Top Singles
6 - Canadian RPM Adult Contemporary Tracks
22 - UK Singles Chart
The song spawned five TV movies starring Kenny from 1980 through 1994. It has had a huge impact on pop culture and has been covered by a variety of artists in different genres. On the US Country chart is was preceded by Charlie Rich and Janie Fricke's "On My Knees" and succeeded by Don Williams' "Tulsa Time". It was Kenny's fourth Number One on the US Country chart and the second top twenty on the US Hot 100.

3. This song hit big in 1979. Can you identify it from these lyrics: "While she lays sleeping I stay out late at night and play my songs And sometimes all the nights can be so long And it's good when I finally make it home All alone"

Answer: She Believes in Me

"She Believes in Me" was released from Kenny's album "The Gambler". It was written by Steve Gibb. Chart success:
Number/Chart
1 - US Billboard Hot Country Singles
5 - US Billboard Hot 100
1 - US Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks
1 - Canadian RPM Country Tracks
8 - Canadian RPM Top Singles
1 - Canadian RPM Adult Contemporary Tracks
42 - UK Singles Chart
On the US Country chart is was preceded by The Bellamy Brothers' "If I Said You Had a Beautiful Body Would You Hold It Against Me" and succeeded by Ronnie Milsap's "Nobody Likes Sad Songs". It was Kenny's fifth Number One on the US Country chart and the second top five on the US Hot 100. Ronan Keating did a cover version that reached number 2 on the UK Singles chart in 2004.

4. "All my life was a paper Once plain, pure and white Till you moved with your pen changin' moods now and then Till the balance was right Then you added some music Every note was in place And anybody could see all the changes in me by the look on my face And __________________________" Fill in the blank with the title of this song from 1979.

Answer: You Decorated My Life

"You Decorated My Life" was released as a single from Kenny's album "Kenny". It was written by Debbie Hupp and Bob Morrison. Chart Success:
Number/Chart
1 - US Billboard Hot Country Singles
7 - US Billboard Hot 100
2 - US Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks
1 - Canadian RPM Country Tracks
12 - Canadian RPM Top Singles
1 - Canadian RPM Adult Contemporary Tracks
On the US Country chart is was preceded by Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers' "All the Gold in California" and succeeded by Waylon Jennings' "Come with Me". It was Kenny's sixth Number One on the US Country chart and the third top ten on the US Hot 100.

5. This song tells the story of Tommy and the promise he made to his father to never get in a fight. Name this song in which Tommy finally has no choice but to fight to defend his girl.

Answer: Coward of the County

"Coward of the County" was released as a single from Kenny's album "Kenny". It was written by Roger Bowling and Billy Ed Wheeler. Chart success:
Number/Chart
1 - US Billboard Hot Country Singles
3 - US Billboard Hot 100
5 - US Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks
1 - Canadian RPM Country Tracks
1 - Canadian RPM Top Singles
1 - Canadian RPM Adult Contemporary Tracks
1 - UK Singles Chart
A TV movie based on the song was made in 1981 with Kenny playing Reverend Spencer, the narrator. On the US Country chart is was preceded by Conway Twitty's "Happy Birthday Darlin'" and succeeded by T. G. Sheppard's "I'll Be Coming Back for More". On the UK chart it was preceded by The Specials' "The Special AKA Live!" and succeeded by Blondie's "Atomic". It was Kenny's seventh Number One on the US Country chart and the third top five on the US Hot 100. It was his second Number One in the UK.

6. Which 1980 Kenny Rogers' song shares a title with a song by both Styx and Lenny Kravitz?

Answer: Lady

Styx released their song "Lady" in 1973 and then again in 1974. It peaked at number six on the US Billboard Hot 100 for them.

Kravitz released his song "Lady" in 2004 and it peaked at number 27 on the US Billboard Hot 100. It is rumored that Nicole Kidman, Kravitz's girlfriend at the time, was the inspiration for the song.

"Lady" was released as a new single from Kenny's album "Kenny Rogers' Greatest Hits". It was written and produced by Lionel Richie. Chart success:
Number/Chart
1 - US Billboard Hot Country Singles
1 - US Billboard Hot 100
1 - US Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks
2 - Canadian RPM Country Tracks
2 - Canadian RPM Top Singles
6 - Canadian RPM Adult Contemporary Tracks
12 - UK Singles Chart
The song spent six weeks atop the US Billboard Hot 100, becoming Kenny's biggest hit and his only Number One on that chart. On the US Hot 100 it was preceded by Barbra Streisand's "Woman in Love" and succeeded by John Lennon's "(Just Like) Starting Over". On the US Country chart it was preceded by Anne Murray's "Could I Have This Dance" and succeeded by Crystal Gayle's "If You Ever Change Your Mind". It was Kenny's eighth Number One on the US Country chart and second on the US Adult Contemporary chart.

7. Fill in the blanks with the title of Kenny's next hit from 1981: "______________________ I don�t need friendship And I don�t need flowers in the spring And ______________________ And you surely don�t need me"

Answer: I Don't Need You

Kenny released "I Don't Need You" as a single from his album "Share Your Love". It was written by Rick Christian. Chart success:
Number/Chart
1 - US Billboard Hot Country Singles
3 - US Billboard Hot 100
1 - US Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks
1 - Canadian RPM Country Tracks
2 - Canadian RPM Top Singles
2 - Canadian RPM Adult Contemporary Tracks
On the US Country chart it was preceded by Crystal Gayle's "Too Many Lovers" and succeeded by Ronnie Milsap's "(There's) No Gettin' Over Me". It was Kenny's ninth Number One on the US Country chart and third on the US Adult Contemporary chart. It was his sixth top five on the US Billboard Hot 100.

8. "You can run, you can hide, never let it inside Keep livin' your life in the dark But sooner or later that gentle persuader Is gonna catch up with your heart Make you a dreamer, believer Believin' in love" These lyrics belong to which song from 1982?

Answer: Love Will Turn You Around

"Love Will Turn You Around" was the title single from Kenny's album of the same name. It was written by Kenny, David Malloy, Thom Schuyler, and Even Stevens. Chart success:
Number/Chart
1 - US Billboard Hot Country Singles
13 - US Billboard Hot 100
1 - US Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks
1 - Canadian RPM Country Tracks
12 - Canadian RPM Top Singles
1 - Canadian RPM Adult Contemporary Tracks
The song was nominated for a Grammy for Best Male Country Performance. It was also named the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Single of the Year for 1982. On the US Country chart it was preceded by George Strait's "Fool Hearted Memory" and succeeded by Jerry Reed's "She Got the Goldmine (I Got the Shaft)". It was Kenny's tenth Number One on the US Country chart and sixth on the US Adult Contemporary chart. It was his tenth top 20 on the US Billboard Hot 100.

9. In 1981 Kenny Rogers had a crossover hit with "Share Your Love With Me". But this 'Queen of Soul' had a hit with the song first in 1969. Can you name her?

Answer: Aretha Franklin

The song was written by Alfred Braggs and Deadric Malone and originally recorded by Bobby "Blue" Bland in 1964. It reached number five on the US Billboard Hot Rhythm & Blues Singles chart and number 42 on the US Billboard Hot 100.

Aretha Franklin released "Share Your Love With Me" in 1969 as a single from her album "This Girl's in Love with You". It reached Number One on the US Billboard Best Selling Soul Singles and stayed there for five weeks. It peaked at number 13 on the US Billboard Hot 100.

Kenny's version was a top five on four charts and a top 20 on one chart:
Number/Chart
5 - US Billboard Hot Country Singles
14 - US Billboard Hot 100
1 - US Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks
2 - Canadian RPM Country Tracks
5 - Canadian RPM Adult Contemporary Tracks
It was Kenny's fourth Number One on the US Adult Contemporary chart, his 12th top five on the US Country chart, and his tenth top 20 on the US Billboard Hot 100.

10. Name the song that could have been called the anniversary song because it takes a look back at a relationship over the course of *time*.

Answer: Through the Years

Only "Through the Years" mentions any time frame in the title and the lyrics fit this description most appropriately. Rogers released it as a single from his album "Share Your Love". Lionel Richie produced this album for Kenny. It was written by Steve Dorff and Marty Panzer. Chart success:
Number/Chart
5 - US Billboard Hot Country Singles
13 - US Billboard Hot 100
1 - US Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks
5 - Canadian RPM Country Tracks
It remained in the Top 40 for eleven weeks. In the 1980s, it was used in Kenmore appliance commercials. It was Kenny's fifth Number One on US Billboard Hot 100, 13th top five on the US Country chart, and and his 11th top 20 on the US Billboard Hot 100.

Source: Author tazman6619

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Kenny Rogers - Country Crossover King Quiz

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