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Never! Trivia Quiz

I am creating this quiz in response to an author challenge by kyleisalive. All of these song titles contain the word "never". A wide variety of genres and eras are represented here. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by Bob9491. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
Bob9491

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
371,132

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Difficult

Avg Score
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Question 1 of 10

1. The song "It's Now Or Never" began as an old Italian song called "O Sole Mio". During the big band era Tony Martin, a popular crooner of the day, had a hit with an English version called "There's No Tomorrow". But in 1960 a rock and roll legend took the melody to number one on the Billboard charts, under the title "It's Now Or Never". Who was this legendary performer? Hint

Roy Orbison

Elvis Presley

Eddie Cochran

Bobby Rydell

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Question 2 of 10

2. "You'll Never Know" is arguably one of the most beautiful love songs of all time. It has been recorded by countless artists over the years. According to the lyrics, how many times has the singer confessed his love for her? Hint

A hundred times

A million or more times

A thousand times

Once in his dreams

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Question 3 of 10

3. What group was nominated for a Grammy in 2010 for their song "Never Say Never"? Hint

Coldplay

The Fray

Goo Goo Dolls

Nickelback

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Question 4 of 10

4. In 1959 Webb Pierce had a crossover hit with the song "I Ain't Never". Thirteen years later Webb's co-writer of the song covered it and took it to number one on the Billboard Country charts. Who was he? Hint

Kris Kristofferson

Red Sovine

Bill Anderson

Mel Tillis

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Question 5 of 10

5. In the title of this Bobby Rydell song from 1962, what does he declare he will never do again? Hint

Sing

Smile

Dance

Love

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Question 6 of 10

6. "I'll Never Smile Again" was a big hit for the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra in the 1930s. A young Frank Sinatra was the lead vocalist for Dorsey's vocal group. What were they called? Hint

The Modernaires

The Pied Pipers

The Tunesmiths

The Dorsey Trio

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Question 7 of 10

7. In her big crossover hit "(I Never Promised You A) Rose Garden" Lynn Anderson sings this line: "Love shouldn't be so" what? Hint

hard

melancholy

cruel

hurtful

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Question 8 of 10

8. In 1971 The Jackson 5 had a hit with "Never Can Say Goodbye". Three years later one of the top disco artists also had a hit with her dance version of the song. Who was it? Hint

Gloria Gaynor

Alicia Bridges

Donna Summer

Andrea True

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Question 9 of 10

9. The Burt Bacharach and Hal David song "I'll Never Fall In Love Again" was a big hit for Dionne Warwick. But what popular male singer had a hit song of the same title that was completely different? Hint

Engelbert Humperdinck

Tom Jones

Elton John

Dean Martin

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Question 10 of 10

10. What 80s pop star had a hit with "Never Gonna Give You Up"? Hint

Billy Idol

Rick Springfield

Richard Marx

Rick Astley

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Elvis Presley

Elvis's recording of "It's Now Or Never" remained at number one for five weeks on the Billboard pop charts. John Schneider (of "Dukes of Hazzard" fame) covered the song in 1981. His version peaked at number four on the Billboard Country charts.

Answer: A million or more times

"You'll Never Know" won the Oscar in 1943 for Best Original Song. It was sung by Alice Faye in the movie "Hello Frisco, Hello". Several artists in different genres have recorded the song and performed it in their live concerts.

3. What group was nominated for a Grammy in 2010 for their song "Never Say Never"?

Answer: The Fray

Formed in the Denver area, The Fray began as a Christian rock band. Their 2010 Grammy nomination was for Best Pop Performance by a Vocal Duo or Group. The winner that year was The Black Eyed Peas "I Gotta Feeling". "Never Say Never" peaked at number 32 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Answer: Mel Tillis

Webb's version reached number two on the Billboard country charts and number 24 on the Pop charts. Mel once said in an interview that the song was inspired when a female fan came up to him and Webb Pierce and uttered "Mel Tillis I ain't never seen nobody like you!" That, of course, became the first line of the song.

5. In the title of this Bobby Rydell song from 1962, what does he declare he will never do again?

Answer: Dance

Bobby Rydell was one of the most popular teen idols of the early 60a. "I'll Never Dance Again" peaked at number 14 on the Billboard pop charts in 1962.

6. "I'll Never Smile Again" was a big hit for the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra in the 1930s. A young Frank Sinatra was the lead vocalist for Dorsey's vocal group. What were they called?

Answer: The Pied Pipers

Frank left the Harry James Orchestra to join Tommy Dorsey's band. When he felt ready to pursue his solo career he resigned from Dorsey and was replaced by Dick Haymes. Despite bad feelings between Frank and Tommy that lingered for years, Frank would record a tribute album years later titled "I Remember Tommy".

7. In her big crossover hit "(I Never Promised You A) Rose Garden" Lynn Anderson sings this line: "Love shouldn't be so" what?

Answer: melancholy

"(I Never Promised You) A Rose Garden" was written by the great Joe South. Lynn's version reached number one on the Billboard Country charts and number three on their Pop chart in 1970. Joe wrote it as a "man's" song and cut it himself on one of his albums. It was covered by several other male artists before Lynn cut it.

8. In 1971 The Jackson 5 had a hit with "Never Can Say Goodbye". Three years later one of the top disco artists also had a hit with her dance version of the song. Who was it?

Answer: Gloria Gaynor

"Never Can Say Goodbye" peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 for the Jackson Five in 1971. Gloria Gaynor's version topped out at number nine in 1974.

Answer: Tom Jones

Tom Jones was encouraged by Lonnie Donegan, co-writer of the song, to record it. Donegan (of "Does Your Chewing Gum Lose Its Flavor" fame) recorded it first in 1962 but he felt it wasn't his type of song. Tom's emotional rendition of it remains one of his strongest vocals.

10. What 80s pop star had a hit with "Never Gonna Give You Up"?

Answer: Rick Astley

"Never Gonna Give You Up" was a number one record in 25 countries including the US and UK (his home country) in 1987. It was awarded "Best British Single" in 1988 at the BRIT awards.

Source: Author Bob9491

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