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Test Your Johnny Mathis Knowledge Quiz

Test Your Johnny Mathis Knowledge Quiz

Test Your Johnny Mathis Knowledge Quiz

Question 1
Johnny Mathis has sold how many records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling artists of the 20th century?
A
360 million
B
100 million
C
300 million
D
500 million
E
200 million
Question 1 Explanation: 
Mathis has sold 360 million records worldwide, making him the third best-selling artist of the 20th century.
Question 2
Johnny Mathis received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and has been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame for how many recordings?
A
1
B
2
C
3
D
4
E
5
Question 2 Explanation: 
Mathis has been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame for three recordings.
Question 3
Where did Johnny Mathis grow up after his family moved from Texas?
A
Los Angeles
B
New York City
C
Chicago
D
San Francisco
E
Boston
Question 3 Explanation: 
Mathis' family moved to San Francisco when he was five, where he grew up in the Richmond District.
Question 4
Which voice teacher accepted Johnny Mathis as a student in exchange for housework?
A
Maria Callas
B
Connie Cox
C
Enrico Caruso
D
Pavarotti
E
Edith Piaf
Question 4 Explanation: 
At age 13, Mathis studied with voice teacher Connie Cox, who accepted him as her student in exchange for housework.
Question 5
Johnny Mathis originally intended to pursue a career in what field before fully committing to music?
A
Medicine
B
Law
C
Physical Education
D
Architecture
E
Engineering
Question 5 Explanation: 
Mathis attended San Francisco State College on an athletic scholarship and planned to become a physical education teacher.
Question 6
Where did Johnny Mathis first attract the attention of his future manager, Helen Noga?
A
The 440 Club
B
Black Hawk Club
C
Ann Dee's 440 Club
D
The Ed Sullivan Show
E
The Apollo Theater
Question 6 Explanation: 
Mathis first attracted the attention of Helen Noga while singing at a Sunday afternoon jam session at the Black Hawk Club in San Francisco.
Question 7
Which song did Johnny Mathis record for the movie Lizzie in 1957?
A
"Wonderful! Wonderful!"
B
"Chances Are"
C
"A Certain Smile"
D
"It's Not for Me to Say"
E
"Wild Is the Wind"
Question 7 Explanation: 
Johnny Mathis performed the song "It's Not for Me to Say" in the 1957 movie Lizzie.
Question 8
Which Johnny Mathis song was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1957?
A
"Wild Is the Wind"
B
"A Certain Smile"
C
"Chances Are"
D
"It's Not for Me to Say"
E
"Wonderful! Wonderful!"
Question 8 Explanation: 
The song "Wild Is the Wind," featured in the film of the same name, was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1957.
Question 9
What nickname did critics give Johnny Mathis due to his smooth vocal style?
A
The Golden Voice
B
The Velvet Voice
C
The Silver Singer
D
The King of Ballads
E
The Romantic Crooner
Question 9 Explanation: 
Critics referred to Johnny Mathis as "the velvet voice" due to his smooth and romantic singing style.
Question 10
What song, recorded by Johnny Mathis and Deniece Williams, peaked at number 47 on the Billboard Hot 100?
A
"You're All I Need to Get By"
B
"Too Much, Too Little, Too Late"
C
"What Will Mary Say"
D
"When a Child Is Born"
E
"Wild Is the Wind"
Question 10 Explanation: 
Their duet "You're All I Need to Get By" peaked at number 47 on the Billboard Hot 100 after the success of "Too Much, Too Little, Too Late."
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