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Quiz about Lyrics of Paul Anka
Quiz about Lyrics of Paul Anka

Lyrics of Paul Anka Trivia Quiz

Paul Anka had 33 songs on the Billboard Top 100/Hot 100 between 1957 and 1963 (most of which he had a part in writing). From the lyrics given, how many of his songs can you identify? Relax and let the memories begin. [All songs listed are by Anka.]

A multiple-choice quiz by lowtechmaster. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
lowtechmaster
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
389,321
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
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483
Last 3 plays: Guest 174 (7/10), Guest 172 (6/10), Guest 82 (6/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. From which Paul Anka song come these lyrics?

"You have my sweet caress.
You share my loneliness.
You are my dream come true.
That's what you are."
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Question 2 of 10
2. In which song did Paul Anka sing these words?

"When you hold me in your loving arms
I can feel you giving all your charms.
Hold me darling, ho-ho-hold me tight.
Squeeze me baby with a-all your might" Hint


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Question 3 of 10
3. "I'm in heaven in your embrace
See the glow of your angel face.
Heaven sings, heaven rings
On your wings we will fly away."

In which Paul Anka song do these lyrics appear? Hint


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Question 4 of 10
4. These lyrics are found in which Paul Anka tune?

"Happiness is what I long for
Loneliness is why I cry
For you have made my heart a slave
And now its up to you."
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Question 5 of 10
5. These words are from what Paul Anka song?

"I cry each night my tears for you;
My tears are all in vain.
I'll hope and I'll pray that maybe someday
You'll be back in my arms once again." Hint


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Question 6 of 10
6. "The days, they prolong now that you're gone,
My nights, they leave me blue (you're so blue).
I don't know why there are tears in my eyes,
Can it be that I'm still in love with you?"

Paul Anka sang these words in what song? Hint


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Question 7 of 10
7. These lyrics come from which Paul Anka song?

"The music came from within my heart.
How did it happen, how did it start?
I only know that I fell in love.
I guess the answer lies up above." Hint


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Question 8 of 10
8. In 1959, Paul Anka sang these lyrics in which song?

"I've got everything
You could think of,
But all I want
Is someone to love." Hint


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Question 9 of 10
9. "I am watching you,
Oh no no, it cannot be.
While I'm watching you,
I'm wishing, hoping it's for me."

What Paul Anka song includes these lyrics? Hint


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Question 10 of 10
10. From what 1959 Paul Anka big hit come these words?

"People say that love's a game,
A game you just can't win.
If there's a way,
I'll find it someday
And then this fool will rush in." Hint



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1. From which Paul Anka song come these lyrics? "You have my sweet caress. You share my loneliness. You are my dream come true. That's what you are."

Answer: You Are My Destiny

 In 1958, "You Are My Destiny" was a number seven hit on the Billboard Top 100. On the Billboard Hot 100, "(All Of A Sudden) My Heart Sings" was number 15 in 1959, "Kissin' On The Phone" got to number 35 in 1961, and "Adam And Eve" eased in at number 90 in 1960.
2. In which song did Paul Anka sing these words? "When you hold me in your loving arms I can feel you giving all your charms. Hold me darling, ho-ho-hold me tight. Squeeze me baby with a-all your might"

Answer: Diana

 Anka's "Diana" in 1957 was a number two hit on Billboard's Top 100, but a number one hit on Billboard's R&B chart. On the Hot 100 list, "Tonight My Love, Tonight" got to number 13 in 1961 and "Remember Diana" reached number 39 in 1963. "I Love You Babe" squeezed into number 97 on the Top 100 in 1957.
3. "I'm in heaven in your embrace See the glow of your angel face. Heaven sings, heaven rings On your wings we will fly away." In which Paul Anka song do these lyrics appear?

Answer: Love Me Warm And Tender

 On the Billboard Hot 100 chart, "Love Me Warm And Tender" hit number twelve in 1962, "Midnight" got to number 69 in 1958, and "Just Young" peaked at number 80 in 1958. "Late Last Night" (1959) failed to chart.
4. These lyrics are found in which Paul Anka tune? "Happiness is what I long for Loneliness is why I cry For you have made my heart a slave And now its up to you."

Answer: It's Time To Cry

 "It's Time To Cry" reached number four on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1960. "A Steel Guitar And A Glass Of Wine" checked in at number 13 in 1962. "I Love You In The Same Old Way" got to number 40 in 1960. "(You Can) Share Your Love" (1961) did not chart.
5. These words are from what Paul Anka song? "I cry each night my tears for you; My tears are all in vain. I'll hope and I'll pray that maybe someday You'll be back in my arms once again."

Answer: Puppy Love

 In 1960 on the Billboard Hot 100, "Puppy Love" was a number two smash hit. "Hello Young Lovers" got to number 23 in 1960, "I Miss You So" made it to number 33 in 1959, and "Did You Have A Happy Birthday?" eased in at number 89 in 1963.
6. "The days, they prolong now that you're gone, My nights, they leave me blue (you're so blue). I don't know why there are tears in my eyes, Can it be that I'm still in love with you?" Paul Anka sang these words in what song?

Answer: Summer's Gone

 The lyrics are from "Summer's Gone," a number eleven hit on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1960. On the same chart in 1963, "Love (Makes The World Go 'Round)" reached number 26. Neither "I'd Have To Share" (1960) nor "From Rocking Horse To Rocking Chair" (1963) made the list.
7. These lyrics come from which Paul Anka song? "The music came from within my heart. How did it happen, how did it start? I only know that I fell in love. I guess the answer lies up above."

Answer: My Home Town

 "My Home Town" climbed to number eight in 1960 on the Billboard Hot 100. "Cinderella" made it to number 70 in 1961, and "Hello Jim" barely made it to number 97 in 1963. "Let The Bells Keep Ringing" was a 1958 number 16 tune on the Billboard Top 100.
8. In 1959, Paul Anka sang these lyrics in which song? "I've got everything You could think of, But all I want Is someone to love."

Answer: Lonely Boy

 "Lonely Boy" was Paul Anka's only number 1 song, topping the Billboard Hot 100 at number 1 in 1959. In 1961 "The Story Of My Love" got to number 16, and in 1962 "Every Night (Without You)" reached number 46. "All Of Me" did not chart in 1961.
9. "I am watching you, Oh no no, it cannot be. While I'm watching you, I'm wishing, hoping it's for me." What Paul Anka song includes these lyrics?

Answer: Dance On Little Girl

 On the Billboard Hot 100 in 1061, "Dance On Little Girl" made it to number ten
In 1960, "Something Happened" checked in at number 41. In 1962, "I'm Coming Home" squeaked in at number 94. In 1963, "Hurry Up And Tell Me" did not chart.
10. From what 1959 Paul Anka big hit come these words? "People say that love's a game, A game you just can't win. If there's a way, I'll find it someday And then this fool will rush in."

Answer: Put Your Head On My Shoulder

 Paul Anka's "Put You Head On My Shoulder" was a number two top hit in 1959 on the Billboard Hot 100. "Eso Beso" reached number 19 in 1962. On the Top 100, "Crazy Love" placed at number 15 in 1958, and "Tell Me That You Love Me" missed the chart in 1957.
Source: Author lowtechmaster

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