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Music Legends Trivia Quiz

Music Legends of the 20th century. A little of everything.

A multiple-choice quiz by robert362. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
robert362

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
79,617

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
1807

Last 3 plays: Guest 86 (4/10), Guest 108 (8/10), Guest 68 (2/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Bing Crosby is perhaps best known for 'White Christmas'. In what movie did he sing the song? Hint

High Society

Bells of St. Mary's

Going My Way

Holiday Inn

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Question 2 of 10

2. Elton John dominated the 70's. Which song contains the lyric: 'thank god my music's still alive'? Hint

The Club at the End of the Street

Someone Saved My Life

Your Song

Daniel

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Question 3 of 10

3. Johnny Mathis is the master of romantic songs. Which of his classics makes reference to 'the magic of moonlight'? Hint

Misty

Gina

The Twelfth of Never

Chances Are

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Question 4 of 10

4. Frank Sinatra was a sensation in the early days of his career. At what theatre? Hint

Winter Garden

Palladium

Roxie

Paramount

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Question 5 of 10

5. Barbra Streisand has also had a long career. Many will immediately think of 'Funny Girl' when they hear her name. Which of these songs is NOT from the movie? Hint

Oh My Man (I Love Him So)

I'm The Greatest Star

Don't Rain on My Parade

It Takes a Woman

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Question 6 of 10

6. The Beatles dominated the 60's (and beyond). Which song includes the lyric: 'oh, how I've been alone'. Hint

Something

I WIll

Wait

Happy Just to Dance With You

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Question 7 of 10

7. Judy Garland was married several times. Who was her first husband? Hint

Vincent Minnelli

Nick Arnstein

Sid Luft

David Rose

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Question 8 of 10

8. Glenn Miller was one of the giants of his time and his type of music. My favorite is 'Chattanooga Choo-Choo'. What track does it depart from in the song - and when does it leave? Hint

Track 45, a quarter to five

Track 29, a quarter to four

Track 18, three-seventeen

Track 68, a quarter past eight

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Question 9 of 10

9. The Beach Boys have been around forever. Many consider 'Pet Sounds' to be their best album. Which of the following songs is NOT in it? Hint

God Only Knows

Wouldn't It Be Nice?

Sloop John B

I Get Around

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Question 10 of 10

10. Elvis Presley made a number of movies. Which one co-starred Ann-Margret? Hint

Speedway

Viva Las Vegas

Flaming Star

Fun in Acapulco

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Bing Crosby is perhaps best known for 'White Christmas'. In what movie did he sing the song?

Answer: Holiday Inn

Der Bingle. Ba-ba-ba-boo, ba-ba-ba-boo. Great voice. 'Interesting' family life.

2. Elton John dominated the 70's. Which song contains the lyric: 'thank god my music's still alive'?

Answer: Someone Saved My Life

Still going strong.

3. Johnny Mathis is the master of romantic songs. Which of his classics makes reference to 'the magic of moonlight'?

Answer: Chances Are

Soft, silky smooth voice - reminds one of another legend, Nat King Cole.

4. Frank Sinatra was a sensation in the early days of his career. At what theatre?

Answer: Paramount

What an incredible life and career! (Judy Garland had a big comeback at the Palladium in London. )

5. Barbra Streisand has also had a long career. Many will immediately think of 'Funny Girl' when they hear her name. Which of these songs is NOT from the movie?

Answer: It Takes a Woman

Her first movie, her best movie. Good songs (and good story). 'It Takes a Woman' is from her turn in the movie 'Hello Dolly.'

6. The Beatles dominated the 60's (and beyond). Which song includes the lyric: 'oh, how I've been alone'.

Answer: Wait

A career beyond description.

7. Judy Garland was married several times. Who was her first husband?

Answer: David Rose

Minnelli and Luft came later. There were other husbands also, but Arnstein wasn't one of them - he married Fanny Brice. (See 'Funny Girl'.) Great talent - but, what a tough, sad life.

8. Glenn Miller was one of the giants of his time and his type of music. My favorite is 'Chattanooga Choo-Choo'. What track does it depart from in the song - and when does it leave?

Answer: Track 29, a quarter to four

Big Band stuff. 'Track 29, boy you can give me a shine'. And: 'You leave the Pennsylvania Station 'bout a quarter to four'.

9. The Beach Boys have been around forever. Many consider 'Pet Sounds' to be their best album. Which of the following songs is NOT in it?

Answer: I Get Around

As I said, around forever. Hard times for Brian Wilson, however.

10. Elvis Presley made a number of movies. Which one co-starred Ann-Margret?

Answer: Viva Las Vegas

'Speedway' was with Nancy Sinatra. 'Fun' was with Ursula Andress. 'Star' was with Barbara Eden. What can you say about the talent - or the life?

Source: Author robert362

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