Greatest Crooners of the 20th Century
1 / 5How well do you remember the golden voices of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and the giants of the crooning era?
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Which crooner was known by the nickname 'Ol' Blue Eyes'?
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How well do you remember the golden voices of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and the giants of the crooning era? Greatest Crooners of the 20th Century packs 5 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty into a relaxed session of roughly 3 minutes — no sign-up, no timer pressure. An explanation appears after every answer, and finishing once a day keeps your streak alive.
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1. Which crooner was known by the nickname 'Ol' Blue Eyes'?
Answer: Frank Sinatra
Frank Sinatra earned the nickname Ol' Blue Eyes in the 1940s.
2. Nat King Cole was the first African American to host his own television show. Which year did it premiere?
Answer: 1956
The Nat King Cole Show premiered on NBC in November 1956.
3. Which crooner and comedian famously sang 'That's Amore' in the 1953 film 'The Caddy'?
Answer: Dean Martin
Dean Martin's 'That's Amore' became one of his most beloved signature songs.
Things you'll learn along the way
- White Christmas, written by Irving Berlin and sung by Bing Crosby, has sold over 50 million copies.
- Tony Bennett's signature song became a worldwide hit and an anthem for San Francisco.
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