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Several readers have suggested a theme quiz on famed recorded works and the artists that set them for us. See how you make out on it. The World Almanac Infopedia was our source.
1. What performer launched the dance style known as The Twist?
2. One of their first hits was "Hey Jude." Name them.
3. Among his early hits was the title song of Elvis Presley's opening film. Name it.
4. For what Brit group was "Satisfaction" an early hit across the Atlantic?
5. "That'll Be the Day" was a major hit for this popular rock star who died in a tragic plane crash. Name him and his fellow travelers in the tragic plane.
6. Who soared to the top of the charts with "Georgia On My Mind"?
7. "Puppy Love" was among the many hits of this family who had group and solo hits over the years. Name them.
8. What performer climbed up "Blueberry Hill" for a big hit?
9. What popular group of songsters presented the hit "Stop! In the Name of Love"?
10. One of the earliest rock and roll hits by Bill Haley and the Comets brought rock to the movie screen early on. What was that classic song?
Answers
1. Chubby Checkers launched The Twist.
2. This was one of the Beatles early hits.
3. The first film by Elvis was "Love Me Tender," which was also a hit record.
4. The Rolling Stones satisfied several new American fans.
5. Buddy Holly was on the plane with Ritchie Valens and The Big Bopper.
6. Ray Charles sang that Georgia peach of a song.
7. This was one of many hits by the Osmonds with solos by Donny and Marie.
8. Fats Domino recorded this hit.
9. The Supremes "Stopped" us.
10. Haley's classic was "Rock Around the Clock."
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