Great American Songbook

• Question 1 out of 10

  Who composed the famous song “Summertime,” which became a classic in the Great American Songbook?

  Irving Berlin

  George Gershwin

  Cole Porter

  Richard Rodgers

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• Question 2 out of 10

  Before this artist became known as the “King of Swing,” he was a struggling musician who found success by integrating big-band jazz into mainstream music in the 1930s. Who is he?

  Duke Ellington

  Glenn Miller

  Benny Goodman

  Artie Shaw

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• Question 3 out of 10

  In 1941, this song became the unofficial anthem of the American soldiers during World War II, written by a famous composer who fled Europe during the war. Name the song and its composer.

  “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy” by Don Raye

  “The White Cliffs of Dover” by Walter Kent

  “We’ll Meet Again” by Ross Parker

  “Chattanooga Choo Choo” by Harry Warren

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• Question 4 out of 10

  This 1947 recording was one of the first to use multitrack recording technology and was performed by a duo who were pioneers in both music and technology. Who were they?

  Bing Crosby and the Andrews Sisters

  The Ink Spots

  Les Paul and Mary Ford

  Nat King Cole and the King Cole Trio

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• Question 5 out of 10

  Known for its distinctive intro, this 1938 song was a significant hit for the first female jazz singer to record with an all-male big band. The song has since become a standard. Name the singer and the song.

  Ella Fitzgerald, “A-Tisket, A-Tasket”

  Billie Holiday, “Fine and Mellow”

  Ethel Waters, “Stormy Weather”

  Sarah Vaughan, “Lullaby of Birdland”

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• Question 6 out of 10

  This jazz standard, first recorded in 1928, was later famously performed by a musician who was known for his innovative scat singing and trumpet solos. What is the name of the song and the artist?

  “In the Mood” by Glenn Miller

  “Minnie the Moocher” by Cab Calloway

  “West End Blues” by Louis Armstrong

  “Stardust” by Louis Armstrong

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• Question 7 out of 10

  Written in 1944, this song was initially intended as a duet in a musical film and has since become one of the most frequently covered Christmas songs. What is the song?

  “White Christmas”

  “The Christmas Song”

  “Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!”

  “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas”

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• Question 8 out of 10

  This 1949 hit introduced a style of music that combined rhythm and blues with country music, setting the stage for the rock and roll era. Name the song and the artist.

  “Rocket 88” by Jackie Brenston and his Delta Cats

  “Good Rockin’ Tonight” by Wynonie Harris

  “Shake, Rattle and Roll” by Big Joe Turner

  “Rock Awhile” by Goree Carter

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• Question 9 out of 10

  In the 1930s, this songwriter became synonymous with Broadway, writing music that captured the spirit of the Depression era. One of his songs was famously performed by Ethel Merman in “Anything Goes.” Who was the composer?

  George Gershwin

  Cole Porter

  Irving Berlin

  Richard Rodgers

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• Question 10 out of 10

  This 1936 song, often associated with the Harlem Renaissance, became an anthem for resilience during the Great Depression and was later recorded by many artists, including Frank Sinatra. What is the name of the song?

  “It’s Only a Paper Moon”

  “Mood Indigo”

  “Pennies from Heaven”

  “I Got Rhythm”

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