Smooth Operators Trivia Quiz

Answer: Perry Como

Perry Como was a consummate entertainer. He performed on television, film, theater, and live music concerts. His smooth delivery and Italian good looks made him female fans all across North America. Como has three stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Como's career spanned over half a century and he performed with many of the other famous singers of his time.

Answer: Andy Williams

Andy Williams was probably best known for his theme song "Moon River". He used the beginning of the song as the intro to his television show "The Andy Williams Show" from 1962-1971, and performed it at the 1962 Academy Awards. By 1973, Williams, one of the highest paid performers of his time, had already earned eighteen gold album awards. "Butterfly", which was released in 1957, reached number one in both the U.S. and the U.K.

Answer: Bobby Darin

Bobby Darin had a wonderful voice and was able to play multiple instruments including piano, guitar, piano, and harmonica. A skilled all-around entertainer, he performed on television as well as in concert. Darin was never very healthy due to recurring bouts with rheumatic fever which severely damaged his heart and caused his death at the age of 37.

His songwriting ability landed him a spot in the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1999, while his voice landed him in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990.

Answer: Bing Crosby

"White Christmas" was just one of the many hits by singer/actor Bing Crosby. Immensely popular through WWII and the post-war era, Bing Crosby earned three stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, an Academy Award, a Golden Globe, Laurel Award and four Grammy awards.

He was also inducted into the National Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame. This master entertainer performed for the public for half a century and was beloved by his fans and co-workers.

Answer: True

The Righteous Brothers had a beautiful, smooth sound that can be heard in their hits "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin" and "Unchained Melody" which were both released in 1964. They managed to merge the smooth sound of crooning, soul and soft rock and roll. Both men attempted solo careers but achieved their greatest success as a duo.

Answer: I Left My Heart in San Francisco

Selling over 50 million records during his 60+ year career, Tony Bennett is one of the most popular singers of the 20th century. His 1962 hit "I Left My Heart in San Francisco" has been his signature song for decades. He has won 18 Grammy Awards and two Emmy Awards while reaching numerous generations of fans.

He is known for his live performances in which there is just him and his band, no visual effects, no advanced lighting designs, and no background stage sets. Just him, and his music.

Answer: Buddy Greco

Buddy Greco was a prolific singer, releasing over 70 albums during a career that spanned over 80 years. He has performed in Great Britain for years in a variety of venues. In 2008, Greco became the first Las Vegas headliner to perform in a British cabaret when he sang at the Circus Casino, Star City, Birmingham. Greco has also done small parts in films and guest starred on television.

Answer: Frank Sinatra

These two songs were just two of the hundreds performed by Frank Sinatra. A master performer, he was seen/heard on the radio, television, movies and in live stage performance in Las Vegas. His voice had a wonderful range and timbre, and he sang a variety of music.

The U.S. Postal Service issued a stamp in his honor in 2008, there is a street in Las Vegas named Frank Sinatra Drive, and the American government declared May 13th to be Frank Sinatra Day.

Answer: Frankie Laine

Frankie Laine was known for his powerful voice that did not need a microphone to reach the back seats of a theater. He was also able to sing pop, rock, country, and just about any other style of music. He sang theme songs for many movies and television shows including "Blazing Saddles"(1974) and "Rawhide"(1959-1965). Before he became a singer, he had been making a living in marathon dancing, which he was also quite good at.

He had had songs on the charts from the 1940s up until the 1970s.

Answer: Eddie Fisher

Eddie Fisher came out before rock and roll started getting big, and had a very wholesome image. His scandalous behavior, for that time, did cause him to have a television show canceled and be dropped by the RCA Victor label. Some of his bigger hits were "Tell Me Why" in 1952 and "Wish You Were Here" in 1952. Fisher has two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame; one is for television and the other is for recording.