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

Author
Dorfette

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
22,586

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
9 / 15

Plays
3577

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 15

1. 'Singing The Blues'? Hint

Guy Lombardo

Terry Stafford

Andrew Guy

Guy Mitchell

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Question 2 of 15

2. Who did the instrumental 'Honky Tonk Part 2'?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 3 of 15

3. Which of these artists sang 'I'm In Love Again'? Hint

Fats Waller

Fats Domino

Jimmy Jones

Davey Jones

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Question 4 of 15

4. Who was responsible for 'Tonight You Belong To Me'? Hint

Patience and Prudence

Paul and Paula

Dale and Grace

Dick and DeeDee

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Question 5 of 15

5. Which female sang 'A Tear Fell'? Hint

Teresa Brewer

Brenda Lee

Connie Francis

Patti Page

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Question 6 of 15

6. The year was 1957, the song was 'Butterfly'. Who sang it? Hint

Danny Williams

Sonny Williams

Maurice Williams

Andy Williams

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Question 7 of 15

7. Who did the instrumental 'Raunchy'? Hint

Bill Black's Combo

Bill Doggett

Bill Justis

Billy Williams

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Question 8 of 15

8. Who did 'Witch Doctor'? Hint

Dave 'Baby' Cortez

David Soul

David Seville

David Rose

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Question 9 of 15

9. Who sang 'Little Star'? Hint

The Elegants

The Jive Five

The Flamingos

The Diamonds

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Question 10 of 15

10. Who sang 'Lavender Blue'? Hint

Ike Turner

Kevin Turner

Jack Turner

Sammy Turner

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Question 11 of 15

11. The year was 1959. The song was 'Come Softly To Me' Hint

The Cadillacs

The Corvairs

The Impalas

The Fleetwoods

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Question 12 of 15

12. A great instumental 'Sleepwalk' Hint

Santo and Johnny

Bill Doggett

Tom and Jerry

Bill Black's Combo

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Question 13 of 15

13. Who sang 'It's Just A Matter Of Time'? Hint

Gene Chandler

Jack Scott

Conway Twitty

Brook Benton

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Question 14 of 15

14. Which group or duo sang 'Sugartime'? Hint

The Lennon Sisters

Patience and Prudence

The Andrews Sisters

The McGuire Sisters

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Question 15 of 15

15. Who did the instrumental 'The Happy Organ'? Hint

Billy Vaughan

Dave 'Baby' Cortez

Percy Faith

Duane Eddy

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. 'Singing The Blues'?

Answer: Guy Mitchell

Mitchell's "Singing the Blues" was his first number one hit in the US.

2. Who did the instrumental 'Honky Tonk Part 2'?

Answer: Bill Doggett

This was a great instrumental, much better than 'Honky Tonk'

3. Which of these artists sang 'I'm In Love Again'?

Answer: Fats Domino

Fats Domino ... how can ya not like his music?!

4. Who was responsible for 'Tonight You Belong To Me'?

Answer: Patience and Prudence

They were eleven and fourteen when they recorded this song.

5. Which female sang 'A Tear Fell'?

Answer: Teresa Brewer

She had quite a few wonderful songs.

6. The year was 1957, the song was 'Butterfly'. Who sang it?

Answer: Andy Williams

The original version was sung by Charlie Gracie.

7. Who did the instrumental 'Raunchy'?

Answer: Bill Justis

This is one of my all time favorites!

8. Who did 'Witch Doctor'?

Answer: David Seville

This was one of those 'Goofy' songs.

9. Who sang 'Little Star'?

Answer: The Elegants

This is one of those songs that make you want to sing.

10. Who sang 'Lavender Blue'?

Answer: Sammy Turner

Dilly, Dilly

11. The year was 1959. The song was 'Come Softly To Me'

Answer: The Fleetwoods

They originally called themselves 'Two Girls and A Guy'

12. A great instumental 'Sleepwalk'

Answer: Santo and Johnny

Great song. You should hear Jeff Beck do it!

13. Who sang 'It's Just A Matter Of Time'?

Answer: Brook Benton

He also sang with Dinah Washington.

14. Which group or duo sang 'Sugartime'?

Answer: The McGuire Sisters

One of these ladies was 'Mob' connected.

15. Who did the instrumental 'The Happy Organ'?

Answer: Dave 'Baby' Cortez

This was fun to roller skate to!

Source: Author Dorfette

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