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Quiz about The Vogues
Quiz about The Vogues

The Vogues Trivia Quiz


The Vogues are regarded as one of the best vocal groups of all-time. Let's see how much you remember about this group from the 60's. Good Luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by clownhead427. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
clownhead427
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
185,203
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
152
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Question 1 of 10
1. Where did the group originate? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What song was their first hit single? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What was the title of The Vogues first album? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. How did the members of the group meet? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. The four original members of the group were Chuck Blasko, Hugh Geyer, Bill Burkette, and whom? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which Vogues song talks about a guy trying to make a new life for himself, but just keeps finding heartache? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Which Vogues song is featured in the movie "Good Morning Vietnam" starring Robin Williams? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which Vogues song talks about the daily grind of going to work, and living paycheck to paycheck? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. In 1997, which TV sitcom adopted "5 O'Clock World" as its theme song? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Some version of the Vogues are still touring forty years after their beginning.



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Where did the group originate?

Answer: Turtle Creek, Pennsylvania

Turtle Creek is about 20 miles east of Pittsburgh.
2. What song was their first hit single?

Answer: You're The One

"You're The One" was written by Petula Clark. It was released in April of 1965, and got as high as #4 on the charts. The other choices are also Vogue hits.
3. What was the title of The Vogues first album?

Answer: Meet The Vogues

"Meet The Vogues" came out in 1965, and featured their hit single "You're The One".
4. How did the members of the group meet?

Answer: They went to high school together.

They all graduated from Turtle Creek High School. Two members graduated in 1958, and the other 2 in 1959.
5. The four original members of the group were Chuck Blasko, Hugh Geyer, Bill Burkette, and whom?

Answer: Don Miller

Don Miller was the baritone, Chuck Blasko was the 2nd tenor, Hugh Geyer was the 1st tenor, and Bill Burkette was the lead.
6. Which Vogues song talks about a guy trying to make a new life for himself, but just keeps finding heartache?

Answer: Magic Town

"Magic Town" was a hit for the group in 1966. The first verse says: "They told me the streets were all paved in gold...but these dirty sidewalks are gray and concrete cold. I just don't know why I bother to try, when nobody here gives a damn if I live or die." Then the chorus says: "Where's the magic, in this magic town? Where's the good life they said could be found? Where's the magic, to make all my big dreams come true? I'm gonna find it girl before I send for you."
7. Which Vogues song is featured in the movie "Good Morning Vietnam" starring Robin Williams?

Answer: 5 O'Clock World

This helped put The Vogues back in the mainstream.
8. Which Vogues song talks about the daily grind of going to work, and living paycheck to paycheck?

Answer: 5 O'Clock World

The first verse says: "Up every morning just to keep a job. I've gotta fight my way through the hustle and mob. Sounds of the city pounding in my brain as another day goes down the drain." The second verse says: "Trading my time for the pay I get. I'm livin' on money that I ain't made yet. Gotta keep goin' gotta make my way, because I live for end of the day." This song reached #4 on the charts in 1965.
9. In 1997, which TV sitcom adopted "5 O'Clock World" as its theme song?

Answer: The Drew Carey Show

When The Drew Carey Show wrapped in April of 2004, The Vogues were flown in by Warner Brothers to perform at the Wrap party. The party was held at The Hollywood Highlands, in Hollywood Ca.
10. Some version of the Vogues are still touring forty years after their beginning.

Answer: true

The Vogues still perform about 90 dates a year. Their tour schedule can be found at www.vogues.com.
In some places they are known as Chuck Blasko's Five O'Clock Reunion Tour.
Source: Author clownhead427

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