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Whispering Bill Anderson--Singer and Songwriter Quiz

I noticed there are no quizzes on the great country singer-songwriter Bill Anderson so I created this one. He is not only a great performer but I can personally say he is a genuinely nice man. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by Bob9491. Estimated time: 4 mins.

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Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. Why is Bill Anderson called "Whispering Bill"? Hint

Because his vocal cords were damaged as a child.

Because his mother's favorite song was "Whispering Hope".

Because his first big hit was called "Whispering".

Because many of his recordings contain a recitation spoken in a soft voice.

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Question 2 of 10

2. Bill wrote his first hit "City Lights" at the age of 19. What country artist was the first of two to take the song to number one on the US Country charts" Hint

Carl Smith

Marty Robbins

Johnny Cash

Ray Price

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Question 3 of 10

3. In the 1970s, Bill frequently appeared on a daytime soap opera as himself. What was the show? Hint

General Hospital

One Life to Live

All My Children

Another World

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Question 4 of 10

4. Bill once co-hosted a network game show with the lovely Sara Purcell. What was the name of the show? Hint

He Said, She Said

The Better Sex

Tattletales

Real People

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Question 5 of 10

5. In the 80s Bill hosted another game show on The Nashville Network. What was it called? Hint

So You Think You Know Your Country

Yours For A Song

Name That Country Tune

Fandango

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Question 6 of 10

6. As of this writing Bill Anderson was still writing hits. He co-wrote this song with Jon Randall that was a huge hit for Allison Krauss and Brad Paisley in 2004. What was the song? Hint

Nobody But A Fool

Which Bridge to Cross

Whiskey Lullaby

Walk Out Backwards

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Question 7 of 10

7. Bill is a college graduate. What was his degree in? Hint

Journalism

Broadcasting

Engineering

Music

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Question 8 of 10

8. Bill is closely associated with the phrase "Po' Folks". Which of these statements is NOT true? Hint

It was the name of a restaurant chain endorsed by Bill

Bill has a charity foundation called "Helping Po' Folks"

It was the title of one of his early hits

It was the name of his backup band

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Question 9 of 10

9. One of Bill's early hits was a touching recitation called "Mama Sang a Song". But there was also a successful cover version by a well known character actor. Who was he? Hint

John Wayne

Walter Brennan

Lorne Greene

James Arness

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Question 10 of 10

10. In what year was Bill inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame? Hint

He was never inducted.

1999

2001

2013

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Why is Bill Anderson called "Whispering Bill"?

Answer: Because many of his recordings contain a recitation spoken in a soft voice.

Bill was born James William Anderson in Columbia, South Carolina. His naturally soft voice and frequent use of recitations in his recordings earned him the nickname "Whispering Bill".

2. Bill wrote his first hit "City Lights" at the age of 19. What country artist was the first of two to take the song to number one on the US Country charts"

Answer: Ray Price

Mickey Gilley's version of the song also reached number one on the Country charts in 1975, 17 years after Ray Price's version. It was one of four Bill Anderson compositions named by "Billboard Magazine" in 1995 as one of the top 20 country songs of the past 35 years.

3. In the 1970s, Bill frequently appeared on a daytime soap opera as himself. What was the show?

Answer: One Life to Live

Bill was very comfortable in front of the TV cameras. His initial appearance as himself was as a mentor to an aspiring country singer whose character name was Becky Lee Hunt. He and his band would appear in later episodes.

4. Bill once co-hosted a network game show with the lovely Sara Purcell. What was the name of the show?

Answer: The Better Sex

"The Better Sex" featured two teams consisting of six women against six men and ran weekday mornings on ABC from July of 1977 to January of 1978. Sara Purcell was a regular on "Real People" but it was not a game show.

5. In the 80s Bill hosted another game show on The Nashville Network. What was it called?

Answer: Fandango

"Fandango" was a quiz show about country music, Four contestants competed for cash and prizes. Prospective contestants were invited to call a number and take a quiz. A good score resulted in a call back to be invited to appear on the show. I was actually chosen but due to a family emergency was unable to make the trip.

6. As of this writing Bill Anderson was still writing hits. He co-wrote this song with Jon Randall that was a huge hit for Allison Krauss and Brad Paisley in 2004. What was the song?

Answer: Whiskey Lullaby

Jon Randall was in a particularly dark place when he began writing the song. He had gone through a divorce, lost his record deal and his songwriting contract. The line "put a bottle to his head and pulled the trigger" was inspired by a comment from his manager. With that hook, he met with Bill Anderson and the two finished the song.

7. Bill is a college graduate. What was his degree in?

Answer: Journalism

Bill graduated from the University of Georgia, hoping to be a sports writer. His first job after graduation was with the "Atlanta Constitution".

8. Bill is closely associated with the phrase "Po' Folks". Which of these statements is NOT true?

Answer: Bill has a charity foundation called "Helping Po' Folks"

Bill's backup band was originally called the "Po' Boys". But "Po' Folks" was one of his early hits as well as the name of a very popular restaurant chain, so he changed the name of the band for the sake of consistency and name recognition.

9. One of Bill's early hits was a touching recitation called "Mama Sang a Song". But there was also a successful cover version by a well known character actor. Who was he?

Answer: Walter Brennan

Bill's recording reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and remained there for seven consecutive weeks. In between the recitations, the Anita Kerr Singers sang portions of two hymns: "What A Friend We Have In Jesus" and "Rock of Ages".

10. In what year was Bill inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame?

Answer: 2001

Bill is a member of several Halls of Fame. Among them are the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, the Georgia Music Hall of Fame and the Georgia Broadcasters Hall of Fame.

Source: Author Bob9491

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