Ben E. King Lyrics Quiz
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- 1.
When did Ben E. King first have a top 100 single on the year-end Billboard charts?
- A.
1987
- B.
1969
- C.
1963
- D.
1977
Correct Answer
A. 1987 -
- 2.
What name did R&B singer Ben E. King's first doo-wop group The Five Crowns switch to?
- A.
The Drifters
- B.
The Platters
- C.
The Four Freshmen
- D.
The Comets
Correct Answer
A. The Drifters -
- 3.
What is R&B artist Ben E. King's real name?
- A.
Benjamin Earl Nelson
- B.
Benjamin Eckerd Rhodes,
- C.
Benjamin Evan Banneker
- D.
Benjamin Edward Johnson
Correct Answer
A. Benjamin Earl Nelson -
- 4.
Where was Ben E. King born?
- A.
Juarez, Mexico
- B.
Little Rock, Arkansas
- C.
Star, Mississippi
- D.
Henderson, North Carolina
Correct Answer
D. Henderson, North Carolina -
- 5.
What hit song did Ben E. King co-write for The Drifters in 1959?
- A.
This Magic Moment
- B.
(If You Cry) True Love, True Love
- C.
There Goes My Baby
- D.
Dance With Me
Correct Answer
C. There Goes My Baby -
- 6.
Which song was Ben E. King's first solo hit?
- A.
First Taste Of Love
- B.
Stand By Me
- C.
Spanish Harlem
- D.
How Often
Correct Answer
C. Spanish Harlem -
- 7.
What job did Ben E. King have in his father's restaurant?
- A.
Bus Boy
- B.
Dishwasher
- C.
Singing Waiter
- D.
Prep Cook
Correct Answer
C. Singing Waiter -
- 8.
Which Ben E. King album cover shows a flower growing out of a sidewalk?
- A.
Young Boy Blues
- B.
Spanish Harlem
- C.
Atlantic Singles
- D.
Don't Play That Song
Correct Answer
B. Spanish Harlem -
- 9.
On what TV series did Ben E. King make an appearance as himself in 1995?
- A.
Trapper John MD
- B.
Diagnosis Murder
- C.
Chicago Hope
- D.
ER
Correct Answer
C. Chicago Hope -
- 10.
After over 40 years of performing Ben E. King released an album in 2006 called what?
- A.
The Very Best Of Ben E. King
- B.
I've Been Around
- C.
What's Important To Me
- D.
Shades Of Blue
Correct Answer
B. I've Been Around -
- 11.
Who plays bass on Ben E. King's recording of "Stand By Me"?
- A.
Lloyd Trotman
- B.
Lewis Steinberg
- C.
Wendell Marshall
- D.
Leonard Gaskin
Correct Answer
A. Lloyd Trotman -
- 12.
What is considered to be R&B legend Ben E. King's signature song?
- A.
Stand By Me
- B.
Lean On Me
- C.
Fannie Mae
- D.
Georgia
Correct Answer
A. Stand By Me -
- 13.
In junior high, Ben E. King began performing with a street corner group called what?
- A.
The Moonglows
- B.
The Four B's
- C.
The Five Crowns
- D.
The Drifters
Correct Answer
B. The Four B's -
- 14.
What is the name of Ben E. King's foundation?
- A.
Don't Go Breaking My Heart Foundation
- B.
Spanish Harlem Foundation
- C.
Arctic Flower Foundation
- D.
Stand By Me Foundation
Correct Answer
D. Stand By Me Foundation -
- 15.
When did Benjamin Earl Nelson change his name to Ben E. King?
- A.
1950
- B.
1958
- C.
1960
- D.
1955
Correct Answer
C. 1960 -
- 16.
How many times did Ben E. King make the U.S. Top 10 chart with "Stand By Me"?
- A.
Four Times
- B.
Three Times
- C.
Once
- D.
Twice
Correct Answer
D. Twice -
- 17.
Ben E. King's "Street Tough" was in what 2005 video game?
- A.
Indigo Prophecy (Fahrenheit)
- B.
Nobody Knows
- C.
Up And Down
- D.
Don't Move
Correct Answer
A. Indigo Prophecy (Fahrenheit) -
- 18.
What was Ben E. King's 1975 comeback hit?
- A.
I Had A Love
- B.
We Got Love
- C.
Spread Myself Around
- D.
Supernatural Thing, Part I
Correct Answer
D. Supernatural Thing, Part I -
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