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Music Notables Trivia Quiz

Listening to music is one of life's greatest pleasures. This is a nostalgic trip back through memory lane for the "over forty" crowd.

A multiple-choice quiz by Grad56. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Grad56

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
322,706

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
1618

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 50 (10/10), Guest 78 (8/10), Edzell_Blue (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. In 1980 the hit "Xanadu" featured what female singer performing with the ELO? Hint

Olivia Newton John

Helen Reddy

Karen Carpenter

Patsy Cline

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Question 2 of 10

2. The Four Seasons hit the top of the charts with their original pop music style in the 70's. The group was made up of Frankie Valli, Tommy De Vito, Nick Massi and what other member? Hint

Sam Cook

Bob Crewe

Jackie Wilson

Bob Gaudio

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Question 3 of 10

3. Johnny Mathis recorded a hit song from the musical "Chorus Line" in 1975. Name the song.
Hint

What I Did For Love

Sing

One

The Music and the Mirror

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Question 4 of 10

4. Born Anthony Dominik Benedetto in Corona, New York, this well known tenor began his career earning $15 a week singing in bars in 1940. Who was he? Hint

Frank Sinatra

Tony Martin

Perry Como

Tony Bennett

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Question 5 of 10

5. Swedish rock group ABBA produced many hits over their 25 years of recording. How did they come up with their unusual name? Hint

It was a favorite place of theirs in Sweden

They liked the catchy sound of it

The initials are the first initials of each of the original members

Their recording company suggested it

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Question 6 of 10

6. "Movin' Out" was made into a Broadway musical in 2002 with hit songs like "Captain Jack" and "Just The Way you Are". Who was the inspiration for this show? Hint

Tom T. Hall

Bobby Darin

Billy Joel

Barry Gibb

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Question 7 of 10

7. This comedy and musical group were regulars on the Las Vegas Strip. They performed together and also had great success individually in many fields.
What were they called? Hint

The Everly Brothers

The Rat Pack

The Four Lads

Cheech and Chong

8. This duet was best known for their recordings of love songs and were sometimes criticized for not being "current" enough. She had the clear and haunting voice and he was the piano player and arranger. Their success was cut short by her untimely death at the age of 33. Hint

The Carpenters

Bob Fosse and Gwen Verdon

Steve & Eydie Gorme

Sonny and Cher

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Question 9 of 10

9. This classic was a 1944 movie and was later adapted to be become a 1989 stage musical. It concerns a Midwest family faced with a long distance move at a very inopportune time. Can you name it? Hint

Roberta

Show Boat

Meet Me In St. Louis

Sunny

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Question 10 of 10

10. Many Walt Disney animated films have been brought to life in spectacular fashion on the stage. In this one a very unlikely couple overcome great obstacles to fulfill their dreams. Hint

Lion King

Beauty and the Beast

Pocahontas

Cinderella

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In 1980 the hit "Xanadu" featured what female singer performing with the ELO?

Answer: Olivia Newton John

This artist won many awards during her career, including American Music, Peoples Choice and Grammys.

2. The Four Seasons hit the top of the charts with their original pop music style in the 70's. The group was made up of Frankie Valli, Tommy De Vito, Nick Massi and what other member?

Answer: Bob Gaudio

This missing link was a talented piano player and composer who wrote many hit songs for this Belleville, New Jersey group.

3. Johnny Mathis recorded a hit song from the musical "Chorus Line" in 1975. Name the song.

Answer: What I Did For Love

Johnny's unique voice could always deliver a love song so that each person thought he was singing directly to them.

4. Born Anthony Dominik Benedetto in Corona, New York, this well known tenor began his career earning $15 a week singing in bars in 1940. Who was he?

Answer: Tony Bennett

His signature song sold 3 million copies in its initial release.

5. Swedish rock group ABBA produced many hits over their 25 years of recording. How did they come up with their unusual name?

Answer: The initials are the first initials of each of the original members

Their songs were later converted into the stage musical "Mama Mia" and their music had a revival.

6. "Movin' Out" was made into a Broadway musical in 2002 with hit songs like "Captain Jack" and "Just The Way you Are". Who was the inspiration for this show?

Answer: Billy Joel

Twyla Tharp was the director and choreographer for this musical.

7. This comedy and musical group were regulars on the Las Vegas Strip. They performed together and also had great success individually in many fields. What were they called?

Answer: The Rat Pack

They also made a movie together for Warner Brothers.

Answer: The Carpenters

From the twang in her voice you might have thought she was from Texas or points south, but she actually hailed from the northeast.

9. This classic was a 1944 movie and was later adapted to be become a 1989 stage musical. It concerns a Midwest family faced with a long distance move at a very inopportune time. Can you name it?

Answer: Meet Me In St. Louis

The title song was written in 1904 by Andrew Sterling and Kerry Mills to celebrate the 1904 St. Louis Worlds Fair.

10. Many Walt Disney animated films have been brought to life in spectacular fashion on the stage. In this one a very unlikely couple overcome great obstacles to fulfill their dreams.

Answer: Beauty and the Beast

This may not be your cup of tea, unless you're a chip off the old block.

Source: Author Grad56

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