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Saluting the Crooners Trivia Quiz

The term "crooner" is seldom used today because most of today's male singers don't really fit the term. But singers like Michael Bublé and Harry Connick, Jr. are keeping the genre alive. Enjoy this salute to the crooners!

A multiple-choice quiz by Bob9491. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Bob9491

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
357,002

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
750

Last 3 plays: Guest 73 (10/10), Guest 136 (10/10), Guest 90 (5/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Frank Sinatra's career slumped after the big band era in the late 40s and early 50s, but an Oscar winning movie performance started him on the road to a comeback. What was the movie? Hint

On The Waterfront

From Here To Eternity

Bus Stop

Some Came Running

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Question 2 of 10

2. Mel Tormé has been characterized as a crooner and a jazz singer, but his biggest claim to fame is probably as writer of one of the classic Christmas songs of all time. What is this holiday favorite? Hint

The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire)

Blue Christmas

Silver Bells

Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer

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Question 3 of 10

3. Before he achieved fame as a singer, this crooner was a barber. The theme song of his hit TV show in the 50s was "Dream Along With Me". Who was he? Hint

Frankie Laine

Bing Crosby

Tony Bennett

Perry Como

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Question 4 of 10

4. On one of his last Christmas specials, Bing Crosby did a duet with a British pop star that has since become a holiday classic. The song was "The Little Drummer Boy (Peace on Earth)". Who was Bing's young duet partner? Hint

Elton John

David Bowie

Eric Clapton

Elvis Costello

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Question 5 of 10

5. "That's My Desire" was the theme song for what crooner? He achieved most of his popularity in the early to mid 50s. Hint

Vic Damone

Tony Bennett

Frankie Laine

Steve Lawrence

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Question 6 of 10

6. This crooner's career had a resurgence in the 60s with hits like "Mary In The Morning" and "I Love You Because". Who was he? Hint

Dick Haymes

Steve Lawrence

Al Martino

Vic Damone

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Question 7 of 10

7. Country legend Eddy Arnold had a huge hit with "Anytime". But what pop crooner also scored a number one pop hit with the same song? Hint

Jerry Vale

Eddie Fisher

Frank Sinatra

Tommy Sands

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who replaced Frank Sinatra as lead male singer for Tommy Dorsey's Orchestra? Hint

Dick Haymes

Don Cornell

Don Cherry

Tex Beneke

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Question 9 of 10

9. Known to his friends and fans as "B", this African-American crooner had such hits as "I Apologize" and "Prisoner of Love". Who was this baritone crooner? Hint

Billy Davis

Billy Daniels

Billy Eckstine

Bob Gibson

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of these songs was not a hit for Johnny Mathis? Hint

When Sunny Gets Blue

Gina

Teacher, Teacher

Somewhere In The Night

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Dec 18 2024 : Guest 73: 10/10
Dec 15 2024 : Guest 136: 10/10
Dec 12 2024 : Guest 90: 5/10
Dec 11 2024 : Guest 160: 5/10
Dec 11 2024 : Guest 71: 10/10
Nov 15 2024 : Guest 81: 4/10
Nov 09 2024 : Guest 135: 10/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Frank Sinatra's career slumped after the big band era in the late 40s and early 50s, but an Oscar winning movie performance started him on the road to a comeback. What was the movie?

Answer: From Here To Eternity

Frank's portrayal of Maggio was intense and it earned him the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor. He was determined to get the part after reading the script, stating emphatically "I was Maggio".

Answer: The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire)

Mel was known as "The Velvet Fog" because of his smooth voice, but he was also an accomplished jazz pianist. He achieved new found fame late in his life as Harry Anderson's "idol" on the TV series "Night Court" and even made some guest appearances as himself.

3. Before he achieved fame as a singer, this crooner was a barber. The theme song of his hit TV show in the 50s was "Dream Along With Me". Who was he?

Answer: Perry Como

Vic Damone has always acknowledged that Perry Como helped give him his big career break. In fact, he named his son after him. Perry continued to have hits well into the 1970s.

Answer: David Bowie

This unlikely pairing showed Bing's respect for talent of all genres and generations and also showed Bowie's willingness to step out of his musical comfort zone to sing with a legend.

5. "That's My Desire" was the theme song for what crooner? He achieved most of his popularity in the early to mid 50s.

Answer: Frankie Laine

Frankie's last hit was a song written by Marty Robbins called "You Gave Me A Mountain" which also became a staple of Elvis Presley's live concerts.

6. This crooner's career had a resurgence in the 60s with hits like "Mary In The Morning" and "I Love You Because". Who was he?

Answer: Al Martino

Al also had a role in the classic movie "The Godfather" playing singer Johnny Fontaine, a role originally offered to Vic Damone.

7. Country legend Eddy Arnold had a huge hit with "Anytime". But what pop crooner also scored a number one pop hit with the same song?

Answer: Eddie Fisher

In addition to being one of the last of the great crooners, Eddie Fisher also apparently had an affinity for beautiful women, having been married to Debbie Reynolds, Elizabeth Taylor and Connie Stevens.

8. Who replaced Frank Sinatra as lead male singer for Tommy Dorsey's Orchestra?

Answer: Dick Haymes

While there was bitterness between Frank and Tommy when he left to pursue a solo career, Frank later paid tribute to his former boss by recording an album called "I Remember Tommy".

9. Known to his friends and fans as "B", this African-American crooner had such hits as "I Apologize" and "Prisoner of Love". Who was this baritone crooner?

Answer: Billy Eckstine

Pittsburgh born Billy Eckstine not only sang, but played trombone, trumpet and guitar. He was adept not only at performing smooth ballads but swing, jazz and blues as well.

10. Which of these songs was not a hit for Johnny Mathis?

Answer: Somewhere In The Night

Johnny's best known hits were, of course, "Chances Are", "Wonderful, Wonderful" and "It's Not For Me To Say". He is into his seventh decade in the business and still going strong.

Source: Author Bob9491

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