Classic Crooners

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Instructions: Sinatra, Dean Martin, Bing Crosby and more -- how well do you know the smooth-voiced crooners?

1.
Frank Sinatra was known by which famous nickname?
A
Ol' Blue Eyes
B
All of these
C
The Voice
D
The Chairman
2.
Which Bing Crosby song became the best-selling single of all time?
A
White Christmas
B
Swinging on a Star
C
Pennies from Heaven
D
Silent Night
3.
Dean Martin was a member of which famous Las Vegas entertainment group?
A
The Clan
B
The Kings of Cool
C
The Vegas Boys
D
The Rat Pack
4.
What Frank Sinatra song became an anthem about doing things your own way?
A
My Way
B
Fly Me to the Moon
C
The Way You Look Tonight
D
New York, New York
5.
Which crooner was known as 'Mr. Relaxation' and had a hit with 'That's Amore'?
A
Perry Como
B
Andy Williams
C
Dean Martin
D
Bobby Darin
6.
Perry Como hosted a popular variety show and was known for what signature wardrobe item?
A
Fedora hats
B
Bow ties
C
White scarves
D
Cardigan sweaters
7.
Bobby Darin's hit 'Mack the Knife' was originally from which musical work?
A
The Threepenny Opera
B
West Side Story
C
Guys and Dolls
D
My Fair Lady
8.
Which crooner hosted a long-running Christmas TV special and recorded 'Moon River'?
A
Vic Damone
B
Andy Williams
C
Jack Jones
D
Mel Torme
9.
Nat King Cole had a timeless holiday hit with which song?
A
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
B
The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)
C
Let It Snow
D
Silver Bells
10.
Which crooner recorded 'Unforgettable,' later remixed as a virtual duet with his daughter?
A
Tony Bennett
B
Nat King Cole
C
Frank Sinatra
D
Sammy Davis Jr.
11.
Tony Bennett had a signature hit about which American city?
A
I Left My Heart in San Francisco
B
Moon Over Miami
C
New York, New York
D
Chicago
12.
Which member of the Rat Pack was known for his impressions and versatility?
A
Dean Martin
B
Sammy Davis Jr.
C
Frank Sinatra
D
Peter Lawford
13.
Mel Torme earned what musical nickname for his smooth vocal style?
A
The Velvet Voice
B
The Velvet Fog
C
The Silk Singer
D
The Silver Tongue
14.
Which Las Vegas venue became closely associated with the Rat Pack's performances?
A
Caesars Palace
B
The Riviera
C
The Flamingo
D
The Sands Hotel
15.
Bing Crosby starred alongside Bob Hope in how many 'Road to...' comedy films?
A
5
B
4
C
6
D
7

Answer Key

Question 1

B. All of these

Question 2

A. White Christmas

Question 3

D. The Rat Pack

Question 4

A. My Way

Question 5

C. Dean Martin

Question 6

D. Cardigan sweaters

Question 7

A. The Threepenny Opera

Question 8

B. Andy Williams

Question 9

B. The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)

Question 10

B. Nat King Cole

Question 11

A. I Left My Heart in San Francisco

Question 12

B. Sammy Davis Jr.

Question 13

B. The Velvet Fog

Question 14

D. The Sands Hotel

Question 15

D. 7

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