Elvis Trivia Quiz # 16
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The Elvis Years - In which year did Elvis go into the army?
The correct answer is '1958'
Elvis served in the army for 2 years and spent part of that time stationed in Germany.
Elvis Question 2
Elvis Movie Soundtracks - "Somebody to Lean On"
The correct answer is 'Viva Las Vegas'
When this song is first heard in the movie, it is portrayed as a studio recording, complete with echo effects. Then a spotlight shines on a lonely Elvis, who finishes singing the song.
Elvis Question 3
Super Number One Hits Of Elvis - Elvis notched his sixteenth number one on the Billboard charts in less than five years in February 1961 with another old time hit that was originally an Italian song written in 1902 under another dialect. Frank Sinatra sang it under the title "Come Back To Sorrento" in Italian.
The correct answer is 'Surrender'
"Surrender" was translated from the original Napolitan song "Torna A Surriento". This time, none of the options topped Billboard, with the Mac Davis composition "In The Ghetto" heading the Australian charts for two weeks and "One Night" backed by "I Got Stung" top in the U.K. for three. "Return To Sender" was also number one in the U.K. for three weeks and spent five weeks at number two, behind The Four Seasons' debut hit "Sherry" on Billboard.
Elvis Question 4
The Top Hits of 1961 - Presley had the second ranked song for 1961. It was Number One for six weeks but only stayed in the Hot Hundred for 16 weeks accumulating 1606 points. In the song, Elvis asks a lot of questions. Can you name it with this lyrical clue?
"Does your memory stray to a bright sunny day
When I kissed you and called you sweetheart?
Do the chairs in your parlor seem empty and bare?
Do you gaze at your doorstep and picture me there?"
"Does your memory stray to a bright sunny day
When I kissed you and called you sweetheart?
Do the chairs in your parlor seem empty and bare?
Do you gaze at your doorstep and picture me there?"
The correct answer is 'Are You Lonesome Tonight?'
A condensed Presley timeline:
First Number One - "Heartbreak Hotel" - April 1956. Records a total of 11 Number One hits between then and his induction into the army in March 1958. Has one Number One hit while in the military, "A Big Hunk O' Love", recorded in 1959 while on furlough. Discharged in March 1960 and has five more Number One hits between then and 1962. Has one more Number One hit before his death in 1977, "Suspicious Minds" in 1969. Altogether, 18 Number Ones, one remarkable career!
First Number One - "Heartbreak Hotel" - April 1956. Records a total of 11 Number One hits between then and his induction into the army in March 1958. Has one Number One hit while in the military, "A Big Hunk O' Love", recorded in 1959 while on furlough. Discharged in March 1960 and has five more Number One hits between then and 1962. Has one more Number One hit before his death in 1977, "Suspicious Minds" in 1969. Altogether, 18 Number Ones, one remarkable career!
Elvis Question 5
For Elvis Fans - What was the name of Elvis' twin brother who died at birth?
The correct answer is 'Jesse Garon'
Jesse Garon is buried in Tupelo. Elvis, Gladys, Vernon, and Elvis' grandmother, Minnie Mae Presley are buried at Graceland.
Elvis Question 6
Homage to Elvis in Film & Song - True or False. Jimmy Buffet released a song called "Elvis Imitator"
The correct answer is 'True'
This song has been released by Freddy & The Fishsticks, Steve Goodman, & Jimmy Buffet. I haven't heard it but you can bet I'm going to be looking for it now!
Elvis Question 7
Elvis Presley - In America alone, how many different Albums and singles have been certified gold, platinum or multi-platinum by the RIAA?
The correct answer is '131'
It is estimated that Elvis Presley has sold over one billion record units worldwide, more than anyone in record industry history.
Elvis Question 8
Blue Is The Colour - 'Ginger Elvis Presley looked a fraction sad'
The correct answer is ''The Sound Of North America''
Elvis Question 9
Elvis Presley - When was Elvis Born?
The correct answer is 'January 8th, 1935'
Elvis died at his Memphis home, Graceland, on August 16th, 1977.
Elvis Question 10
The Elvis Lyrics - Reversed - Which of the following lyrics can be heard in the Elvis song "Burning Love"?
The correct answer is 'I must be a hundred and nine.'
"Got a whole lot of money that's ready to burn". From the song "Viva Las Vegas".
"If you need me, you know what to do". From the song "Just Pretend".
"Hold me and kiss me and tell me you're mine evermore". From the song "Rags to Riches".
"If you need me, you know what to do". From the song "Just Pretend".
"Hold me and kiss me and tell me you're mine evermore". From the song "Rags to Riches".