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Quiz about Vaughn Monroe A Forties Superstar

Vaughn Monroe - A Forties Superstar Quiz

Dozens of hit records in the 1940s and early 1950s. Then rock and roll came in... and Vaughn was pretty much done. How well do you remember this talented guy?

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

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JRooowe

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Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. This 1941 song wasn't Vaughn Monroe's first or biggest hit record. It was, however, the song he used as his theme song for the rest of his career. What was it? Hint

Bubbles In the Wine

Yankee Doodle Dandy

Racing With The Moon

Take the "A" Train

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Question 2 of 10

2. Though he attained stardom as a singer and orchestra leader Vaughn Monroe actually started his musical career playing what instrument? Hint

trumpet

glockenspeil

piano

bass guitar

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Question 3 of 10

3. In 1946 Vaughn hired a vocal quartet to perform at his concerts and night club appearances. They also appeared on some of his recordings. Who were they? Hint

The Moonmaids

The Four Aces

The Ames Brothers

The Four Flushers

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Question 4 of 10

4. One of Vaughn's biggest hits was covered years later by Nat King Cole. Nat's version made the Billboard Top 20 in 1957. What was the name of that song? Hint

Ballerina

Mona Lisa

Let's Twist Again

Dance With A Dolly (With a Hole In Her Stocking)

5. Vaughn was a hit-making machine in the 1940s... but he wasn't alone. In fact, label-mate Perry Como charted 50 times during that period. What record company was lucky enough to have BOTH of these stars? Hint

Edison Whirling Discs

Columbia

RCA Victor

Sun Records

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Question 6 of 10

6. Vaughn's deep baritone seemed perfect for some western songs and his rendition of "Cool Water" was a Top Ten hit in 1948. Who was featured on that record along with Vaughn? Hint

Burl Ives

The Skillet Likkers

The Carter Family

Sons of the Pioneers

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Question 7 of 10

7. Peggy Lee, Bing Crosby, and Burl Ives all had hits with it, but it was Vaughn Monroe who topped the charts for an amazing 12 weeks with this ominous song. What song is it? Hint

Brother Can You Spare A Dime

Riders In The Sky (A Cowboy Legend)

The Little White Cloud That Cried

So Long, It's Been Good To Know 'Ya

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Question 8 of 10

8. With some huge western hits behind him it was time for Vaughn to star in western movies. What was the first movie he appeared in (other than as himself)? Hint

Singing Guns

Dodge City Desperadoes

High Noon

Bullets and the Baritone

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Question 9 of 10

9. This unusual song, also known as "The Duckworth Chant" was Vaughn's first Top Ten hit of 1951. What was it? Hint

Five Bucks for Little Ducks (What's A Duck Worth?)

The Hawaiian Wedding Song

Sound Off

Five Little Duckies Go Quack Quack Quack

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Question 10 of 10

10. "Old Soldiers Never Die" was Vaughn Monroe's third Top Ten hit of 1951. What was the inspiration for that song? Hint

100th Anniversary of the start of the U.S. Civil War

rededication of "The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier"

a speech by General Douglas MacArthur

the death of Sergeant Alvin York

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This 1941 song wasn't Vaughn Monroe's first or biggest hit record. It was, however, the song he used as his theme song for the rest of his career. What was it?

Answer: Racing With The Moon

It was just one of eight minor hits Vaughn had in 1941. Big Bands were popular at the time and Vaughn performed with his own orchestra.

2. Though he attained stardom as a singer and orchestra leader Vaughn Monroe actually started his musical career playing what instrument?

Answer: trumpet

Vaughn started playing at age 11 when a neighbor have him his first trumpet. Before leaving college he earned his tuition by playing trumpet (and singing) in local bands in the Pittsburgh area. He quit college in 1932 to join Austin Wylie and His Golden Pheasant Orchestra. He also played the trombone.

3. In 1946 Vaughn hired a vocal quartet to perform at his concerts and night club appearances. They also appeared on some of his recordings. Who were they?

Answer: The Moonmaids

The North Texas Swingtet was a vocal quartet popular in Texas when they were hired and renamed "The Moonmaids." The biggest hit they appeared on was "How Soon (Will I Be Seeing You)" which was a Top Ten hit in 1947. My guess is that they were renamed The Moonmaids to tie in with Vaughn's theme song "Racing With the Moon."

4. One of Vaughn's biggest hits was covered years later by Nat King Cole. Nat's version made the Billboard Top 20 in 1957. What was the name of that song?

Answer: Ballerina

Vaughn's version of "Ballerina" entered the charts in 1947; it reached Number One and held the top spot for ten weeks. Other Monroe hits that were successfully covered years later include "There I've Said It Again" and "Red Roses for A Blue Lady."

Answer: RCA Victor

Some other major performers on the RCA label through the years were Tommy Dorsey, Eddie Fisher, Neil Sedaka, Dolly Parton, and Elvis Presley. RCA is now owned by Sony Music.

6. Vaughn's deep baritone seemed perfect for some western songs and his rendition of "Cool Water" was a Top Ten hit in 1948. Who was featured on that record along with Vaughn?

Answer: Sons of the Pioneers

Roy Rogers was one of the original Sons of the Pioneers singing group and they appeared in many of his movies. Ken Curtis was the lead vocalist from 1949-1953 but attained greater fame portraying Festus Haggen in 306 episodes of "Gunsmoke."

7. Peggy Lee, Bing Crosby, and Burl Ives all had hits with it, but it was Vaughn Monroe who topped the charts for an amazing 12 weeks with this ominous song. What song is it?

Answer: Riders In The Sky (A Cowboy Legend)

This song, also known as "Ghost Riders In the Sky" has been recorded by dozens of artists including Tom Jones, Judy Collins, the Ventures, the Blues Brothers, Debbie Harry, etc. There have also been numerous non-English versions including recordings in Japanese, French, German, Portuguese, Estonian, and more.

8. With some huge western hits behind him it was time for Vaughn to star in western movies. What was the first movie he appeared in (other than as himself)?

Answer: Singing Guns

The 1950 film "Singing Guns" starred Vaughn as a stagecoach robber turned deputy sheriff. He managed to get in a few songs including the Oscar nominated "Mule Train." Vaughn wasn't very interested in movies and he only acted in two films. I've seen "Singing Guns" on Youtube... it wasn't bad.

9. This unusual song, also known as "The Duckworth Chant" was Vaughn's first Top Ten hit of 1951. What was it?

Answer: Sound Off

This song managed to mix the military march cadence chant with Vaughn singing to big band music.

For non-Veterans the song went something like this:
"You had a good home but you left
You're right
Jody was there when you left
You're right
Your Baby was there when you left
You're right"

It was created in 1944 by Private Willie Duckworth at Ft. Slocum, New York to energize his fellow soldiers during marching drills. It's also known as "The Jody Chant." Who the heck was Jody? That's for another quiz.

10. "Old Soldiers Never Die" was Vaughn Monroe's third Top Ten hit of 1951. What was the inspiration for that song?

Answer: a speech by General Douglas MacArthur

President Truman relieved MacArthur of his command of U.S. troops when they disagreed on how to handle the conflict in Korea. MacArthur delivered a stirring "farewell" speech before congress which concluded with the "Old Soldiers..." line from an old song/poem whose origins seem to be lost.

Source: Author JRooowe

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