Elvis Trivia Quiz # 12
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The Top Hits of 1969 - Part Two - "Why can't you see
What you're doing to me
When you don't believe a word I say
We can't go on together"
An old friend returns to our top 100 countdown for 1969 with this song that ranked 21st for the year. What song was this that Elvis took to Number One, the last chart topper of his career?
What you're doing to me
When you don't believe a word I say
We can't go on together"
An old friend returns to our top 100 countdown for 1969 with this song that ranked 21st for the year. What song was this that Elvis took to Number One, the last chart topper of his career?
The correct answer is 'Suspicious Minds'
It had indeed been a long dry spell for Elvis in terms of hit records but 1969 marked his return to the charts in a substantial way. Earlier in the year, he scored with a Mac Davis composition,“In The Ghetto”, which peaked at Number Three, and he followed it up with this song written by Mark James, a long time Memphis writer/performer. The last Number One hit Elvis had prior to this was seven years earlier with “Good Luck Charm” and his last top ten effort was “Crying In The Chapel” in 1965. In the interim, he did have charting records, normally pap from the “B” grade movies he starred in, but they found favor only with devoted fans and would generally peak in the high teens, at best, on the charts.
James himself released a virtually identical version of the song in 1968 but it went nowhere. When Presley heard it he became infatuated with it and insisted on recording it. It was normal practice in the Presley camp that they would receive publishing royalties for any song that Elvis covered. Record producer Chips Moman owned the copyright for “Suspicious Minds” and adamantly refused such an arrangement but Presley was so keen on recording it that they took the unprecedented step of agreeing to James' terms. With Moman in the producer’s chair, Elvis brought to the song the passion that was apparently lacking in James’ original and this hit evolved out of the partnership.
James himself released a virtually identical version of the song in 1968 but it went nowhere. When Presley heard it he became infatuated with it and insisted on recording it. It was normal practice in the Presley camp that they would receive publishing royalties for any song that Elvis covered. Record producer Chips Moman owned the copyright for “Suspicious Minds” and adamantly refused such an arrangement but Presley was so keen on recording it that they took the unprecedented step of agreeing to James' terms. With Moman in the producer’s chair, Elvis brought to the song the passion that was apparently lacking in James’ original and this hit evolved out of the partnership.
Elvis Question 2
Elvis - Where was Elvis born?
The correct answer is 'Tupelo, Mississippi'
In 1935, Elvis was born in Tupelo, Mississippi. He was raised as an only child because his twin, Jesse Garon Presley, was stillborn.
Elvis Question 3
The Elvis Years - What year was Elvis's famous "Come back special"?
The correct answer is '1968'
Elvis's come back special marked the end of an 8 year absence from live performance.
Elvis Question 4
Ultimate Elvis: Part 3 - Four of the five pallbearers at Elvis' funeral were Joe Esposito, Lamar Fike, Charlie Hodge and Billy Smith. Who was the fifth?
The correct answer is 'Dr. George Nichopoulos'
Felton Jarvis was to have been the sixth member but he couldn't attend the funeral.
Elvis Question 5
Cover Songs By Elvis - "Blue Suede Shoes"
The correct answer is 'Carl Perkins'
Like Elvis; Perkins, Cash, Lewis, and Orbison got their start at Sun Records.
Elvis Question 6
Artist's First Hit Is #1! (USA) - Elvis Presley?
The correct answer is 'Heartbreak Hotel'
Of COURSE Elvis's first hit went to #1.
Elvis Question 7
The Elvis Lyrics - Reversed - Elvis sang Slicin' Sand in his movie "Blue Hawaii". But which of the following lyrics can be heard in this song?
The correct answer is 'Turn on the music and we'll get somewhere.'
"Dum-di-dum-di-dum, yeah-yeah-yeah". From the song "Beach Shack".
"Cause when I kick my shoes off and I kick my blues off". From the song "Bare Foot Ballad".
"Yeah that's a better place, I like more space". From the song "There's no Room to Rhumba in a Sports Car".
"Cause when I kick my shoes off and I kick my blues off". From the song "Bare Foot Ballad".
"Yeah that's a better place, I like more space". From the song "There's no Room to Rhumba in a Sports Car".
Elvis Question 8
Elvis Presley's Cover Songs - Who released "Any Day Now" before Elvis?
The correct answer is 'Chuck Jackson'
Chuck Jackson released "Any Day Now" in 1962 on the Wand label. Elvis' version was the flip side of "In The Ghetto".
Elvis Question 9
Oh, Elvis - Elvis gave the great boxer, Muhammad Ali, an embossed robe, which Ali wore in 1973 during his match against Ken Norton. He never wore it again. Why?
The correct answer is 'He lost the bout and considered it bad luck'
On March 31, 1973, Ali lost against Ken Norton. Being the first time he had worn this robe, which as well as Ali's name also bore the words "The People's Champion", he decided it was a bad omen and never wore it again.
Elvis Question 10
More Punk Rock Quotes - 'Danger stranger. You better paint your face. No Elvis, Beatles, or the Rolling Stones. In ...' - When?
The correct answer is ''1977' - the Clash'
The Clash show the old garde the door. In 1977. The Stooges had tried to do the same in 1969. The Damned song is a cover of the Stooges. The Four Skins right-wing skinhead affiliations were a bit too strong to ignore- hence the fact they were boycotted into oblivion and their song about 'Big Brother'.