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Sunday Special - 50's Music
1.
What 1958 song are these lyrics from ..
"Right to the end, just like a friend,
I tried to warn you somehow
You had your way, now you must pay"
2.
Bom, ba-ba-Bom, ba-Dang-a-Dang Dang, a-Ding-a-Dong Ding,.." is the first (and last) line in what 1961 hit?
3.
During the week of June 1, 1959, the number one song was a history lesson about "The Battle of New Orleans." Who sang this number one hit?
4.
What 1959 song are these lyrics from ..
"I don't know if we're in a garden, Or on a crowded avenue. You are here and so am I. Maybe millions of people go by, But they all disappear from view..."
5.
Who had a smash hit in 1957 with "Diana" ?
6.
Who sang 'It's Just A Matter Of Time'?
7.
Name That Tune ;
Nat "King" Cole had a big hit in 1950. The last line of the song was "Or just a cold and lonely, lovely work of art".
8.
"I play the game but to my real shame You've left me to dream on my own"... Name the song.
a. - "Hearts of Stone"
b. - "My Prayer"
c. - "The Great Pretender"
d. - "Singin' The Blues"
9.
What Girl Group charted big with "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow" ?
10.
Who sang 'Splish Splash'?
11.
Who sang "Party Doll" in 1957 ?
a. - Elvis
b. - Fabian
c. - Jimmy Clanton
d. - Buddy Knox
12.
Who did that great instrumental, 'Sleepwalk' ?
13.
How about the artist who was "'Singing The Blues'?
a. - Guy Mitchell
b. - Marty Robbins
c. - Don Gibson
d. - Terry Stafford
14.
"You Send Me" is a 1957 single by which singer?
15.
The week of May 12, 1959, featured the Everly Brothers' second number one hit. What was the name of this classic?
a. - All I Have to do is Dream
b. - Bye Bye Love
c. - Bird Dog
d. - Cathy's Clown
16.
From Dec. 31, 1951 to March 14, 1952, this Johnny Ray classic sat in the #1 spot on the charts;
" If your sweetheart sends a letter of goodbye It's no secret you'll feel better if you....."
Can you name it ?
17.
In late 1952, Little Jimmy Boyd had a seasonal hit, which has become a staple of those holiday music collections..............
a. - All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth
b. - I'm Gettin' Nuttin' for Christmas
c. - I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus
d. - (Have a) Holly Jolly Christmas
18.
What year did Bill Haley and his Comets "Rock Around the Clock" ?
19.
Name the group who charted in the fifties with "My Prayer", "Only You", and "(You've Got That) Magic Touch", among others ?
20. The last four songs to chart at #1 in the decade of the fifties were " Mack The Knife", "Mr. Blue", "Heartaches By The Number", and "Why" ;
Name the Artists..............
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
1. Who's Sorry Now
2. Blue Moon
3. Johnny Horton
4. I Only Have Eyes For You
5. Paul Anka
6. Brooke Benton
7. "Mona Lisa"
8. - c
9. The Shirelles
10. Bobby Darin
11. - d
12. Santo and Johnny
13. a
14. Sam Cooke
15. - a
16. Cry
17. - c
18. 1955
19. The Platters
20. Bobby Darin, The Fleetwoods, Guy Mitchell, Frankie Avalon
1.
What 1958 song are these lyrics from ..
"Right to the end, just like a friend,
I tried to warn you somehow
You had your way, now you must pay"
2.
Bom, ba-ba-Bom, ba-Dang-a-Dang Dang, a-Ding-a-Dong Ding,.." is the first (and last) line in what 1961 hit?
3.
During the week of June 1, 1959, the number one song was a history lesson about "The Battle of New Orleans." Who sang this number one hit?
4.
What 1959 song are these lyrics from ..
"I don't know if we're in a garden, Or on a crowded avenue. You are here and so am I. Maybe millions of people go by, But they all disappear from view..."
5.
Who had a smash hit in 1957 with "Diana" ?
6.
Who sang 'It's Just A Matter Of Time'?
7.
Name That Tune ;
Nat "King" Cole had a big hit in 1950. The last line of the song was "Or just a cold and lonely, lovely work of art".
8.
"I play the game but to my real shame You've left me to dream on my own"... Name the song.
a. - "Hearts of Stone"
b. - "My Prayer"
c. - "The Great Pretender"
d. - "Singin' The Blues"
9.
What Girl Group charted big with "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow" ?
10.
Who sang 'Splish Splash'?
11.
Who sang "Party Doll" in 1957 ?
a. - Elvis
b. - Fabian
c. - Jimmy Clanton
d. - Buddy Knox
12.
Who did that great instrumental, 'Sleepwalk' ?
13.
How about the artist who was "'Singing The Blues'?
a. - Guy Mitchell
b. - Marty Robbins
c. - Don Gibson
d. - Terry Stafford
14.
"You Send Me" is a 1957 single by which singer?
15.
The week of May 12, 1959, featured the Everly Brothers' second number one hit. What was the name of this classic?
a. - All I Have to do is Dream
b. - Bye Bye Love
c. - Bird Dog
d. - Cathy's Clown
16.
From Dec. 31, 1951 to March 14, 1952, this Johnny Ray classic sat in the #1 spot on the charts;
" If your sweetheart sends a letter of goodbye It's no secret you'll feel better if you....."
Can you name it ?
17.
In late 1952, Little Jimmy Boyd had a seasonal hit, which has become a staple of those holiday music collections..............
a. - All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth
b. - I'm Gettin' Nuttin' for Christmas
c. - I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus
d. - (Have a) Holly Jolly Christmas
18.
What year did Bill Haley and his Comets "Rock Around the Clock" ?
19.
Name the group who charted in the fifties with "My Prayer", "Only You", and "(You've Got That) Magic Touch", among others ?
20. The last four songs to chart at #1 in the decade of the fifties were " Mack The Knife", "Mr. Blue", "Heartaches By The Number", and "Why" ;
Name the Artists..............
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
1. Who's Sorry Now
2. Blue Moon
3. Johnny Horton
4. I Only Have Eyes For You
5. Paul Anka
6. Brooke Benton
7. "Mona Lisa"
8. - c
9. The Shirelles
10. Bobby Darin
11. - d
12. Santo and Johnny
13. a
14. Sam Cooke
15. - a
16. Cry
17. - c
18. 1955
19. The Platters
20. Bobby Darin, The Fleetwoods, Guy Mitchell, Frankie Avalon
