On Broadway and
the Big Screen
the Big Screen
This broadway show titled after a U.S. was the first musical written by the duo Rodgers & Hammerstein.
What is "Oklahoma!"?
Song: Oh, What a Beautiful Morning
With songs like "Roll Over Beethoven" and Johnny B. Goode, it's no surprise that this musician is considered the Father of Rock & Roll.
Answer: Who is "Chuck Berry"?
Song: No Particular Place to Go
This outspoken and rebellious country singer always appeared ready for a funeral dressed in black from head to toe.
Answer: Who is Johnny Cash
Song: Ring of Fire
This title, though it starts in sepia, was the first movie in history to be premiered in color.
What is "The Wizard of Oz"?
Song: Somewhere Over the Rainbow
CCR's "Revival" came from the band's wish to revive themes from the classic rock & roll genre of this decade.
Answer: What is the "50s"?
Song: Bad Moon Rising
Plenty of states may claim it, but this state home to ladies like Dolly is officially considered the birthplace of country music.
Answer: What is "Tennessee"?
Song: Coat of Many Colors
Gene Kelly and Debbie Reynolds star in this film that tells the story of two actors making the transition from performing in silent films to "talkies".
What is "Singin' in the Rain"?
Song: Singin' in the Rain
Ruling over the Rock & Roll genre, he's known as The King.
Answer: Who is "Elvis Presley"?
Song: Hound Dog
Although a jazz musician primarily, Cole Porter demonstrated his ability to write for any kind of music, even country, when he wrote this tune about wanting to "ride through the wide open country that I love."
Answer: What is "Don't Fence Me In"?
Song: Don't Fence Me In
This musical, based on a true story about the von Trapp family in Austria, got a film adaptation that starred Julie Andrews as the governess.
What is "The Sound of Music"?
Song: Do Re Mi
Rock & Roll has plenty of styles, and in the 1960s, the folks of California came up with this kind of Rock & Roll to jam by the ocean waves.
Answer: What is "beach/surfer rock"?
Song: Surfin' USA
Alongside Gene Autry was this singing cowboy, whose first name gives away from which state he hails.
Answer: Who is "Tex Ritter"?
Song: I've Got Spurs (That Jingle Jangle Jingle)