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Tom/Tommy But Not Dick Or Harry Quiz

In each question, either the song title or the artist includes "Tom" or "Tommy." How many can you recognize? [If your name is some version of "Dick" or "Harry," you can still play.]

A multiple-choice quiz by lowtechmaster. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
lowtechmaster

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
384,894

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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373

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which artist sang "The Ballad Of Blind Tom"? [He had eight number one songs on the Billboard Hot 100 between 1970 and 1999.] Hint

Elton John

Lou Rawls

Barry Manilow

Johnny Horton

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Question 2 of 10

2. In 1957-1958, Tommy Sands had four songs in the top 25 on the Billboard Top 100 lists. Which song charted the highest? Hint

Goin' Steady

Teen-Age Crush

Ring My Phone

Sing Boy Sing

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Question 3 of 10

3. D.N.A. featuring Suzanne Vega had which hit song in 1990? Hint

Tom's Party

Tom's Diner

Tom's Wedding

Tom's Song

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Question 4 of 10

4. In 1964, who sang "Hi-Heel Sneakers"? Hint

Tommy Tune

Tommy Tucker

Tom Dooley

Tom Turkey

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Question 5 of 10

5. "Tom Dooley" was a Billboard Hot 100 hit in 1958 for which group? Hint

The Fleetwoods

Peter, Paul, And Mary

The Kingston Trio

The Everly Brothers

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Question 6 of 10

6. "Hanky Panky" was a number one hit on the Billboard Hot 100 list in 1966. Who was the artist? Hint

Tommy James & The Shondells

Tom Parker

Tom Jones

Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers

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Question 7 of 10

7. The Rooftop Singers had two songs reach the top 20 of the Billboard Hot 100 charts. Which of these was one of them? Hint

Tom Thumb

Tom Cat

My Tom

Tommy Trouble

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Question 8 of 10

8. Tom Jones had five songs make the Billboard Hot 100 top ten between 1965 and 1977. His top charted song, that reached number two, was which of these? Hint

She's A Lady

Without Love (There Is Nothing)

What's New Pussycat?

I'll Never Fall In Love Again

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Question 9 of 10

9. The Who sang which of these numbers? Hint

Tommy Visits Turkey

Tommy's Girlfriend

Tommy's Holiday Camp

Watch Out For Tommy

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who sang "Free Fallin'" in 1989? Hint

Tom Higgenson

Tom Mann

Tom Petty

Tom Parker

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which artist sang "The Ballad Of Blind Tom"? [He had eight number one songs on the Billboard Hot 100 between 1970 and 1999.]

Answer: Elton John

"The Ballad Of Blind Tom" appears on Elton John's 2013 album "The Divine Board." The album peaked at number four on the US Billboard 200. His six number one hits on the Hot 100 include: "Crocodile Rock" (1972); "Bennie And The Jets" and "Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds" (1974); "Philadelphia Freedom" and "Island Girl" (1975);"Don't Go Breaking My Heart" with Kiki Dee (1976); "Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me" with George Michael (1991); and "Candle In The Wind" (1997).

2. In 1957-1958, Tommy Sands had four songs in the top 25 on the Billboard Top 100 lists. Which song charted the highest?

Answer: Teen-Age Crush

"Teen-Age Crush" peaked at number two in 1957. In the same year, "Goin' Steady" and "Ring My Phone" got to number 16. "Sing Boy Sing" reached number 24 in 1958.

3. D.N.A. featuring Suzanne Vega had which hit song in 1990?

Answer: Tom's Diner

"Tom's Diner" scored at number five on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1990. For D.N.A. it was their only number one song. Suzanne Vega's song "Luka" reached number three in 1987, her only other top ten Hot 100 hit.

4. In 1964, who sang "Hi-Heel Sneakers"?

Answer: Tommy Tucker

"Hi-Heel Sneakers" made it to number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1964. For Tommy Tucker, "Hi-Heel Sneakers" was his only top 40 hit on the Hot 100.

5. "Tom Dooley" was a Billboard Hot 100 hit in 1958 for which group?

Answer: The Kingston Trio

The Kingston Trio had several Billboard Hot 100 hits between 1958 and 1963. "Tom Dooley" was their only number one song. Their only other top ten entry was "Reverend Mr. Black" at number eight in 1963. Of their other songs, "The Tijuana Jail" made it to number 12 and "M.T.A. to number 15, both in 1959.

6. "Hanky Panky" was a number one hit on the Billboard Hot 100 list in 1966. Who was the artist?

Answer: Tommy James & The Shondells

Tommy James & The Shondells had several Billboard Hot 100 songs from 1966-1969. Besides "Hanky Panky," "Crimson And Clover" reached number one in 1968. Other top five hits included: "Crystal Blue Persuasion" (number two in 1969), "Mony Mony" (number three in 1968), and "I Think We're Alone Now" (number four in 1967).

7. The Rooftop Singers had two songs reach the top 20 of the Billboard Hot 100 charts. Which of these was one of them?

Answer: Tom Cat

"Tom Cat" peaked at number 20 in 1963. In the same year, The Rooftop Singers had their smash hit, "Walk Right In," that topped the chart at number one!

8. Tom Jones had five songs make the Billboard Hot 100 top ten between 1965 and 1977. His top charted song, that reached number two, was which of these?

Answer: She's A Lady

"She's A Lady" was a number two smash in 1971. "What's New Pussycat?" made it to number three in 1965. "Without Love (There Is Nothing)" peaked at number five in 1970. And in 1969, "I'll Never Fall In Love Again" reached number six. His only other top ten song was "It's Not Unusual" (number ten in 1965).

9. The Who sang which of these numbers?

Answer: Tommy's Holiday Camp

"Tommy's Holiday Camp" and "Tommy Can You Hear Me?" both appear in 1969 on the album "Tommy" by The Who. Three songs from that album, released as singles, made the top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100; "Pinball Wizard" (number 19 in 1969), "I'm Free" (number 37 in 1969), and "See Me, Feel Me" (number 12 in 1970). The "Tommy" album peaked at number four on the US Billboard 200.

10. Who sang "Free Fallin'" in 1989?

Answer: Tom Petty

"Free Fallin'" charted at number seven on the Billboard Hot 100. Tom Petty was involved in two other charted songs: "Stop Draggin' My Heart Around," a number three hit for Stevie Nicks with Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers; and "Don't Do Me Like That" which got to number ten for Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers.

Source: Author lowtechmaster

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