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Rick Nelson Trivia Quiz

This is a basic quiz on my favorite rock 'n roll legend, Rick Nelson. Hope that you like it.

A multiple-choice quiz by ellentng927. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
ellentng927

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
252,176

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Question 1 of 10

1. What was the first record label that Rick recorded for? Hint

Imperial

RCA

Sun

Verve

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Question 2 of 10

2. In 1958, Rick had his first #1 record. Which one is it? Hint

Believe What You Say

My Bucket's Got A Hole In It

Lonesome Town

Poor Little Fool

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which song did Johnny Cash pen for Rick to sing in the film "Rio Bravo?"
(The song never made it into the movie) Hint

Restless Kid

Everlovin'

Someday

Mad, Mad World

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who penned, "It's Up To You?" Hint

Chuck Berry

Neil Sedaka

Pat Boone

Jerry Fuller

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Question 5 of 10

5. From which song do these lyrics come from, "Throw a nickel in the jukebox, then we start to rock?" Hint

Down The Line

Stood Up

There Goes My Baby

Waitin' In School

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who wrote, "Don't Leave Me This Way?" Hint

Ricky Nelson

Jerry Fuller

Baker Knight

Ozzie Nelson

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Question 7 of 10

7. Two huge hits came of the LP, "Rick Is 21." One of those hits was "Travelin' Man." Which is the other? Hint

Do You Know What It Means To Miss New Orleans?

My One Desire

Hello Mary Lou

Everybody But Me

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who wrote, "Today's Teardrops?" Hint

Gene Pitney

Roy Orbison

Neil Sedaka

Sharon Sheeley

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which album featured the hit, "Lonesome Town?" Hint

Ricky Sings Again

Songs By Ricky

Ricky Nelson

More Songs By Ricky

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Question 10 of 10

10. How high did "Teenage Idol" chart? Hint

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was the first record label that Rick recorded for?

Answer: Verve

Rick's first single, "I'm Walkin" was backed with "A Teenagers Romance." His second single, "You're My One and Only Love" was backed with an instrumental called "Honey Rock" by another Verve artist. These were Rick's only recordings on the Verve label. Rick's dad, Ozzie, signed Rick to Imperial where Rick remained through 1962.

2. In 1958, Rick had his first #1 record. Which one is it?

Answer: Poor Little Fool

This song was written by the late Sharon Sheeley who wrote this lament about the very married Don Everly (Everly Brothers) with whom she was having an affair. It has been said that Rick was reluctant to record the song but boy, I am glad that he did.

3. Which song did Johnny Cash pen for Rick to sing in the film "Rio Bravo?" (The song never made it into the movie)

Answer: Restless Kid

Though the song did not make it into the film because of the singing talents of Dean Martin, Rick did record the song and it appears on "Ricky Sings Again."

4. Who penned, "It's Up To You?"

Answer: Jerry Fuller

Rick recorded many of Jerry Fuller's songs, including the million seller, "Travelin' Man." Later, in the mid-sixties, more of Fuller's songs appeared on the Top 40 Charts as recorded by Gary Puckett and The Union Gap.

5. From which song do these lyrics come from, "Throw a nickel in the jukebox, then we start to rock?"

Answer: Waitin' In School

This is just one of Rick's songs quoted in the Brad Pitt film, "Johnny Suede."

6. Who wrote, "Don't Leave Me This Way?"

Answer: Ricky Nelson

This is Rick's first original penned song that he recorded. He would not record his own material again until the late 1960's.

7. Two huge hits came of the LP, "Rick Is 21." One of those hits was "Travelin' Man." Which is the other?

Answer: Hello Mary Lou

The record released with "Travelin Man'" as the A side became a two-sided smash with the success of "Hello Mary Lou" one of the most creative recordings of the day.

8. Who wrote, "Today's Teardrops?"

Answer: Gene Pitney

Pitney's, "Hello Mary Lou" was such a success he and Nelson followed it up with "Today's Teardrops" on Rick's next LP, "Album Seven." It peaked at #27 on the charts.

9. Which album featured the hit, "Lonesome Town?"

Answer: Ricky Sings Again

Baker Knight, sulking poolside because a film deal fell through, penned "Lonesome Town."

10. How high did "Teenage Idol" chart?

Answer: #5

"Teenage Idol," a term Nelson never really wanted attached to him, peaked at #5 in the summer of 1962.

Source: Author ellentng927

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