Movies and Music
The movie Jailhouse Rock featured a song with the same name. Who was this performed by?
Elvis Presley
A Russian folk-instrument named after an 11th-century bard, the bayan is part of this family (heard here). What family of instruments does the bayan belong to?
Accordions
Elvis’ version of this song that contains the lyrics “well you ain’t ever caught a rabbit” was first recorded by Big Mama Thornton. What is the name of this song?
Hound Dog
The song “Pop Goes The Weasel” mentions this type of bush,although it is actually a tree. What is the “bush?”
Mulberry
A well known pop song made its debut in the film The Man Who Knew Too Much and was performed by Doris Day. What is the name of this song?
Que Sera, Sera
The “Mighty Five” are a 19th-century group of composers creating a unique Russian style of music. What genre of music were they composing?
Classical
In December 1955, Carl Perkins wrote and recorded a song about stepping on his feet, which became a hit for Elvis. What’s the name of this song?
Blue Suede Shoes
“Baa Baa Black Sheep” and this familiar star song share the same melody. What is the name of this star song?
Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star
Bill Haley & His Comets most popular song was featured in the movie Blackboard Jungle. What is the title of that song?
Rock Around the Clock
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky is a Russian composer famous for two of his ballets, one of them being Swan Lake. What is his other famous ballet?
The Nutcracker Suite
The melody to a famous Elvis ballad was taken from a civil war song and features lyrics, “for my darling, I love you, and I always will.”
Love Me Tender
In 1797, the original version of this song was published in Juvenile Amusements, about something falling from a wall. What is the name of this song?
Humpty Dumpty
In the movie Gentleman Prefer Blondes, somebody sings “Diamonds Are A Girl’s Best Friend.” What female singer/actress performs this song?
Marilyn Monroe
This well known American composer and songwriter was born in Russia and is known for writing, “God Bless America”, “Blue Skies” and “White Christmas.” Who is this composer?
Irving Berlin
“I Got A Woman” was covered by Elvis in 1956 but was originally recorded by this blind piano player and singer. Who is this singer?
Ray Charles
This children’s song about a farmer has actually been around for hundreds of years from an opera. What’s the name of this song?
Old MacDonald had a Farm
In Annie Get Your Gun, there is a song about the glamour and excitement of life in show business. What is the name of that song?
There’s No Business Like Show Business
“Kalinka” is the most famous Russian folk song and contains lyrics about a little red berry and growing on what type of plant?
Shrub (bush)
Elvis started singing this popular 1920’s ballad about heartbreak and lost love after returning from the US Army. What is the name of this song?
Are You Lonesome Tonight?
This English nursery rhyme talks about different building materials and getting washed away in this capital city. What is the name of this song?
London Bridge is Falling Down