Sing Me Some Feathers Trivia Quiz

Answer: Dog

Bird Dog" was a big hit for the Everly Brothers, reaching number two on the US Billboard Hot 100, and R&B charts, and number one on the Billboard Country Chart. It was a number one hit in Australia, Canada and the UK.

Brothers Don and Phil commenced their career singing in their father's radio show in the 1940's, known as the "Everly Family". After heading out on their own, and becoming a duo they signed with Cadence Records in 1957 and had their first hit, "Bye Bye Love", the following year. They have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Country Hall of Fame and the Vocal Group Hall of Fame. They have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and are ranked at number 43 on the "Rolling Stone" Magazine list of the "100 Greatest Artists of all Time."

Answer: Manfred Mann

"Pretty Flamingo" was a number one seller in the UK, but only reached number 29 on the Billboard's Hot 100 Chart.

The band, Manfred Mann, formed in the 60s and named for the keyboardist, South African Manfred Mann, was part of the British Invasion. They had many hits throughout the world.

Answer: Bobby Day

"Rocking Robin" was Bobby Day's only hit on the US Billboard Hot 100, where it reached number two in 1958. The song was covered by Michael Jackson in 1972 and this version also reached number two on the Hot 100 chart.

Robert James Byrd (Bobby Day) was born in 1928 and died in 1990. He started his career as a member of The Hollywood Flames and then formed his own band The Satellites. He had some success as a songwriter and wrote "Over and Over" which was a hit for the Dave Clark Five.

Answer: Anne Murray

"Snowbird" was the song that made the world aware of Anne Murray. The song reached number one in Canada and number eight on the US Pop Singles Chart. The song was also recorded by Elvis Presley and Bing Crosby, among others.

Morna Anne Murray was born in 1945 in Canada. She has won many awards including four Grammy Awards and has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and on Canada's Walk of Fame in Toronto. She is ranked at number ten on the Billboard "50 Biggest AC Artists Ever."

Answer: The Rolling Stones

Although "Little Red Rooster" had been previously recorded by Howlin' Wolf and Sam Cooke with some chart successes, it was a bigger success for the Rolling Stones after they recorded it in 1964.

The Rolling Stones became a group in 1962 and the original members were Brian Jones, Ian Stewart, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Bill Whyman and Charlie Watts. Over the years they have recorded many albums, and have had many hit singles including "Under the Boardwalk", "Ruby Tuesday", "Jumpin' Jack Flash", "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" and "Brown Sugar", just to name but a few.

Answer: Ernie

The song (as sung by Jim Henson) got to number 16 on Billboard's Top 100 Singles chart in 1970 and became Ernie's signature song. This song was nominated for a Grammy Award. In an episode of "Sesame Street" Little Richard sang a rock and roll version of "Rubber Duckie".

Answer: Dolly Parton

This album was released in 2001 and reached number 12 on the US country albums chart. The album contains fourteen songs, with "Little Sparrow" being the number one track. This album is the second in a trilogy that were released between 1999 and 2002.

Dolly Rebecca Parton was born in 1946. She is a singer, songwriter, actress, musician and philanthropist. She has starred in such movies as "9 to 5", "Steel Magnolias" and "Straight Talk". She has had more number one song hits than any other female country artist. She has won a multitude of Awards including eight Grammy Awards (with a huge 45 Grammy Award nominations). She has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording. She has been induced into the Grand Ole Opry, the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, the Country Music Hall of Fame and the National Academy of Popular Music/Songwriters Hall of Fame. She has also received many honours for her philanthropic work.

Answer: Simon & Garfunkel

This song was originally written in 1913 by a Peruvian composer. Simon & Garfunkel covered this song in 1970 and it reached number one in Switzerland, Holland, Germany, Austria and Australia and number 18 on the US Billboard Hot 100. Here is the first verse:
"I'd rather be a sparrow than a snail.
Yes I would.
If I could,
I surely would.
I'd rather be a hammer than a nail.
Yes I would.
If I only could,
I surely would."

Simon & Garfunkel were originally known as Tom & Jerry in 1957. They became Simon & Garfunkel in 1965 and had such hits as "The Sound of Silence", "Scarborough Fair", "Mrs Robinson" and "Bridge Over Troubled Waters." They split in 1970 and pursed separate careers. However they have reunited from time to time over the years to perform together. They have won several Grammy Awards and were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990.

Answer: Little Jimmy Dickens

In 1965 this novelty song was a number one hit on the US Country Music Chart and number 15 on the US Pop Chart. Here are the chorus lyrics:

"May the bird of paradise fly up your nose
May an elephant caress you with his toes
May your wife be plagued with runners in her hose
May the bird of paradise fly up your nose."

James Cecil Dickens was born in 1920 and was known as Little Jimmy Dickens as he was only 4'11" tall. He is known for his novelty songs and bling outfits. He is now the oldest living member of the Grand Ole Opry.

Answer: Vera Lynn

This song was written early in World War II as an uplifting song whilst Britain was being bombed by Germany and also fighting The Battle of Britain over the Cliffs of Dover.

Vera Margaret Welch was born in 1917 in Essex, UK. She took her grandmother's maiden name as a stage name so becoming Vera Lynn. During World War II she was known as "the Forces' Sweetheart" in Britain. She had her own radio show during the war performing songs requested by British troops abroad and also sending them messages. She also toured during the war and gave many concerts for the troops in India, Burma and Egypt. She was made Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 1975. At the age of 92 her newly released album "We'll Meet Again: The Very Best of Vera Lynn" became the number one best selling album on the British Album chart, making her the oldest living artist to achieve this feat.