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Elvis' first acting role, in the 1956 movie The Reno Brothers, was a huge box office hit. However,
a massive demand for recordings of the leading musical track of the movie forced the producers
to change their original title. What was the film's new (and now famous) title?
Correct answer:
Love Me Tender
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Elvis Presley's record contract with RCA Victor was entered into immediately after his contract
ended with what famous record company?
Correct answer:
Sun Records
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Which year would we consider to be the most important and pivotal year in Elvis’ rock 'n' roll
career?
Correct answer:
1956
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It is reported that B.B. King vouched for Elvis when he would sneak in and hang out on Beale
Street blues clubs as a teenager.
Correct answer:
True
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How Great Thou Art earned Elvis a special accolade to crown his many awards. This award
was...
Correct answer:
A Grammy award
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Elvis Presley embarked on international tours after moving to RCA in 1955.
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False
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When Elvis served in the US Army, he was stationed for 18 months in Friedberg, Germany.
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True
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What year was Elvis’ last live performance before his comeback special in 1968?
Correct answer:
1961
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On July 5, 1954 Elvis recorded Bill Monroe’s “Blue Moon of Kentucky” and...
Correct answer:
That’s All Right Mama
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Desperate for a break in his music career, Elvis volunteered to join the US Army in 1957.
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False
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Elvis’ manager from mid-1955 through the end of his career was Andreas van Kuijk. By what
name did Andreas become known to the music industry?
Correct answer:
Col. Tom Parker
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In 1953 Elvis recorded 2 songs as a gift to his mother that are now a valuable archive of Elvis’
developing talent as a performer. Identify ONE of those two songs.
Correct answer:
My Happiness
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Elvis Presley was born in Tupelo, Mississippi in what year?
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