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Signature Songs ~ How many can you
remember? A quiz by Tom koch

OK all you old guys (that's all of us); during the 1930s, '40s and early '50s, most "Big Bands" had female vocalists to add to their allure. Most of these vocalists had their favorite "signature songs" which they made popular and were heard by radio listeners from coast to coast. See how many vocalists you can match with her signature song. Answers are on page 12, but no peeking in advance.


1. Peggy Lee A. Green Eyes
2. Helen O'Connell B. Tennessee Waltz
3. Jo Stafford C. There's No Business Like Show Business
4. Lena Home D. God Bless America
5. Patti Page E. Music, Music, Music
6. Margaret Whiting F. A-Tisket, A-Tasket
7. Rosemary Clooney G. Fever
8. Teresa Brewer H. Moonlight in Vermont
9. Kate Smith I. Stormy Weather
10. Dinah Shore J. Buttons and Bows
11. Ethel Merman K. You Belong to Me
12. Ella Fitzgerald L. Hey There


BARBERSHOP HISTORY - GENERAL QUIZ

Author: Mark Axelrod editor, "Blue Chip Chatter"


1- From 1900-1910, the decade in which barbershop quarteting enjoyed its popular zenith, how many books and articles about it were published in the United States?

2- The most famous composer of ragtime music, active in New Orleans at the turn of the century, also sang barbershop, as did two of his brothers. Name him.

3- Another renowned composer, this one of jazz, also active in New Orleans at the turn of the last century, sang barbershop. Name him.

4- One last son of New Orleans in the early 20 century, better known to us as an instrumentalist than as a composer, made pocket money singing barbershop. Name him.

5- Where did the quartets referred to in the previous three questions, and others like them, typically sing?


Signature Songs answers: 1-G, 2-A, ~K, 4-I, 5-B, 6-H, 7-L, 8-E, 9-D, 10-J, 11-C, 12-F.

History Quiz Answers: 1- Exactly zero! Quite amazing, isn't it? 2- Scott Joplin 3- Jelly Roll Morton 4- Louis Armstrong 5- At wakes and funerals, in saloons, in brothels, at variety shows (called tent shows) and on street corners


Editor Note - Too much of this issue is input directly from me, your editor. Last year we had very good input trom various members. Let's not slack off in 2005! Keep those articles coming. And remember, they do not have to be strictly barbershop; articles related to your personal life, or general interest items your wish to share, are welcome.


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