Autumn Songs
Fill in the blank
"Moon river wider than a mile, I'm crossing you in _____ _______"
Style Someday
This hymn begins with the words "Oh lord my God when I in awesome wonder..."
How Great Thou Art
One of the worlds most popular love songs, made famous by the "King of Rock n Roll"
Elvis - Can't help falling in love
This song begins with the words, "Oh beautiful for spacious skies for amber waves of grain..."
America the Beautiful
This song was sung by Judy Garland in the 1939 movie The Wizard of Oz
Somewhere Over the Rainbow
This songs title refers to a color and shape you might see in the night sky
Blue Moon
This hymn says "I once was lost but now am found, was blind but now I see"
Amazing Grace
How many Everly Brothers were there?
(Bonus: Name them)
A. 2
B. 3
C. 6
A. 2 (Don & Phil)
What's another name for "My Country Tis of Thee"? (One word)
America
This song is sung by Captain von Trapp in The Sound of Music as a farewell to his beloved homeland, Austria
Edelweiss
This hymn was written in 1597 and is called "We Gather ________"
Together
This song became popular in the US civil rights movement and encourages people to share their light with others
This Little Light of Mine
This song by Louis Armstrong celebrates the beauty of the world, from trees of green to skies of blue
What a Wonderful World
Which war was the battle hymn of the republic written during?
Civil War
This 1964 film starred Julie Andrews as a magical nanny
Mary Poppins - Let's go fly a kite
A song about a fruit. Debuted in 1942 by the Andrews Sisters
Don't Sit Under the Appletree
This hymn was originally written as a poem in 1866 and used to be called "The Story Wanted"
I love to tell the story
This artist and his band helped make rock n roll popular. with hits such as shake, rattle and roll and rock around the clock
Bill Haley and His Comets
Written by Woody Guthrie in 1940, this folk song was a response to “God Bless America” and celebrates that the country belongs to everyone.
This Land is Your Land
How much dance experience did Debbie Reynolds have when "Singin in the Rain" was filmed?
A. None
B. 2 years
C. 10 years
A. None (Gene Kelly taught her)
This fall song, originally a French tune, tells of love lost and memories fading like the leaves
Autumn Leaves
This spiritual song from the 1920's has been recorded by artists like Mahalia Jackson and Laurie London. It emphasizes God's care over everything in the world
He's got the whole world
This 50's artist recorded 125 albums including songs in Italian, Spanish, German, Japanese and French. (he's still alive) First name : Paul
Paul Anka
Written by Irving Berlin in 1918 and revised in 1938, this patriotic song is often sung at baseball games, holidays, and other national events to express love for the country.
God Bless America
Who sang "Getting to Know You" in the King and I 1956 FILM?
A. Marni Nixon
B. Gertrude Lawrence
C. Julie Andrews
A. Marni Nixon (sang for Deborah Kerr)