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The song officially designated as "Sh-Boom" is commonly identified by its distinctive opening lyric, "Life Could Be a Dream."
Answer: True
The song's official title is "Sh-Boom"; however, it is also widely known and identified by its prominent opening lyric, "Life Could Be a Dream."
The Chords, the original recording artists of "Sh-Boom," were primarily associated with the doo-wop and rhythm and blues (R&B) genres.
Answer: True
The Chords were a doo-wop and R&B vocal group, and their seminal recording of "Sh-Boom" is firmly rooted in these genres.
James Keyes, Claude Feaster, Carl Feaster, Floyd F. McRae, and William Edwards are credited as the writers of "Sh-Boom."
Answer: True
The songwriting credits for "Sh-Boom" are attributed to James Keyes, Claude Feaster, Carl Feaster, Floyd F. McRae, and William Edwards, all members of The Chords.
The original recording of "Sh-Boom" by The Chords was released in 1954.
Answer: True
The original recording of "Sh-Boom" by The Chords was released in 1954.
Cat Records, the label that released The Chords' "Sh-Boom," was a subsidiary of Atlantic Records.
Answer: True
Cat Records, the label that released The Chords' "Sh-Boom," operated as a subsidiary of Atlantic Records.
The Chords recorded their seminal version of "Sh-Boom" on March 15, 1954.
Answer: True
The Chords recorded their seminal version of "Sh-Boom" on March 15, 1954.
The Chords' recording of "Sh-Boom" is primarily associated with the genres of jazz and swing.
Answer: False
The Chords' recording of "Sh-Boom" is primarily associated with the doo-wop and rhythm and blues (R&B) genres, not jazz and swing.
The duration of The Chords' recording of "Sh-Boom" is 2 minutes and 26 seconds.
Answer: True
The duration of The Chords' recording of "Sh-Boom" is 2 minutes and 26 seconds.
On The Chords' initial single release for Cat Records, "Sh-Boom" was the B-side, paired with "Cross Over the Bridge" as the A-side.
Answer: True
On The Chords' initial single release for Cat Records, "Sh-Boom" was the B-side, with "Cross Over the Bridge" designated as the A-side.
Producer Bobby Robinson initially expressed reservations about "Sh-Boom," deeming it "not commercial enough" for release.
Answer: True
Producer Bobby Robinson initially expressed reservations about "Sh-Boom," deeming it "not commercial enough" for release at the time.
Sam "the Man" Taylor performed the saxophone solo on The Chords' recording of "Sh-Boom."
Answer: True
Sam "the Man" Taylor performed the saxophone solo on The Chords' recording of "Sh-Boom."
"Sh-Boom" stands as The Chords' sole major hit song.
Answer: True
"Sh-Boom" holds particular significance for the group The Chords as it was their only major hit song.
Which R&B vocal group is credited with the original recording of the song "Sh-Boom"?
Answer: The Chords
The original recording of "Sh-Boom" was performed by the R&B vocal group known as The Chords.
Who are credited with the authorship of the song "Sh-Boom"?
Answer: James Keyes, Claude Feaster, Carl Feaster, Floyd F. McRae, and William Edwards
The song "Sh-Boom" was written by James Keyes, Claude Feaster, Carl Feaster, Floyd F. McRae, and William Edwards, all of whom were members of The Chords.
In what year was the original recording of "Sh-Boom" by The Chords released?
Answer: 1954
The original recording of "Sh-Boom" by The Chords was released in 1954.
What record label released the original recording of "Sh-Boom" by The Chords?
Answer: Cat Records
The original recording of "Sh-Boom" by The Chords was released on Cat Records.
What was producer Bobby Robinson's initial assessment of the song "Sh-Boom"?
Answer: He believed it "wasn't commercial enough."
Producer Bobby Robinson initially expressed reservations about "Sh-Boom," deeming it "not commercial enough" for release at the time.
Which musician provided the saxophone solo on The Chords' recording of "Sh-Boom"?
Answer: Sam "the Man" Taylor
Sam "the Man" Taylor performed the saxophone solo on The Chords' recording of "Sh-Boom."
What song served as the B-side on later releases of The Chords' single "Sh-Boom" by Cat Records?
Answer: Little Maiden
On subsequent releases of the single by Cat Records, "Sh-Boom" was paired with another original song by The Chords, titled "Little Maiden," which served as the A-side.
The Chords' rendition of "Sh-Boom" achieved the number 2 position on the Billboard R&B charts.
Answer: True
The Chords' rendition of "Sh-Boom" achieved considerable success on the R&B charts, reaching the number 2 position on the Billboard R&B charts.
The Chords' version of "Sh-Boom" peaked at number 9 on the pop music charts.
Answer: True
The Chords' version of "Sh-Boom" reached its peak on the pop charts at number 9.
"Sh-Boom" is often cited as potentially being the first doo-wop record to chart within the top 100 of the pop music charts.
Answer: False
While "Sh-Boom" was a significant crossover hit, it is more frequently cited as potentially being the first doo-wop or rock and roll record to break into the top ten of the pop charts, rather than just the top 100.
In its 2004 list of the "Top 500 Best Songs of All Time," Rolling Stone ranked "Sh-Boom" at number 215.
Answer: True
In the year 2004, "Sh-Boom" was recognized and ranked at number 215 on Rolling Stone's influential list of the "Top 500 Best Songs of All Time."
The Crew-Cuts' version of "Sh-Boom" held the number 1 position on the Billboard charts for nine consecutive weeks in 1954.
Answer: True
The Crew-Cuts' version of "Sh-Boom" was a major chart-topper, holding the number 1 position on the Billboard charts for nine consecutive weeks during August and September of 1954.
Stan Freberg's spoof recording of "Sh-Boom" charted higher in the United Kingdom than in the United States.
Answer: False
Stan Freberg's spoof recording of "Sh-Boom" charted at number 14 in the United States and number 15 in the United Kingdom, indicating it charted higher in the U.S.
The Billy Williams Quartet's rendition of "Sh-Boom" reached number 21 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Answer: True
The Billy Williams Quartet's rendition of "Sh-Boom" reached number 21 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
What historical significance is often attributed to "Sh-Boom" regarding music chart history?
Answer: It was potentially the first doo-wop or rock and roll record to break into the top ten of the pop charts.
"Sh-Boom" is frequently cited as potentially being the first doo-wop or rock and roll record to break into the top ten of the pop music charts, distinguishing its crossover appeal beyond the R&B charts.
In Rolling Stone's 2004 list of the "Top 500 Best Songs of All Time," where was "Sh-Boom" ranked?
Answer: Number 215
In the year 2004, "Sh-Boom" was recognized and ranked at number 215 on Rolling Stone's influential list of the "Top 500 Best Songs of All Time."
How long did The Crew-Cuts' version of "Sh-Boom" hold the number 1 position on the Billboard charts?
Answer: Nine weeks
The Crew-Cuts' version of "Sh-Boom" held the number 1 position on the Billboard charts for nine consecutive weeks in 1954.
What were the chart positions for Stan Freberg's spoof recording of "Sh-Boom"?
Answer: #14 US, #15 UK
Stan Freberg's spoof recording of "Sh-Boom" achieved chart success, reaching number 14 in the United States and number 15 in the United Kingdom.
The Billy Williams Quartet's rendition of "Sh-Boom" reached number 21 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Answer: Number 21
The Billy Williams Quartet's rendition of "Sh-Boom" reached number 21 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
The dual chart success of "Sh-Boom" by both The Chords and The Crew-Cuts in 1954 primarily indicates what?
Answer: The song's broad appeal across different musical demographics and its crossover success.
The dual success of "Sh-Boom" on both R&B and pop charts, by both The Chords and The Crew-Cuts, demonstrates the song's broad appeal across different racial and musical demographics in 1954, marking it as a significant crossover hit.
The Crew-Cuts, an all-white Canadian group, recorded a highly successful version of "Sh-Boom."
Answer: True
A version of "Sh-Boom" recorded by The Crew-Cuts, an all-white Canadian group, also achieved significant popularity and chart success.
The Crew-Cuts' version of "Sh-Boom" was released on Mercury Records.
Answer: True
The Crew-Cuts' rendition of "Sh-Boom" was released under the Mercury Records label.
Stan Freberg produced a humorous spoof of "Sh-Boom" in 1954, incorporating Marlon Brando impressions.
Answer: True
In 1954, Stan Freberg created a humorous recording that was a spoof, combining elements of "Sh-Boom" with impressions of Marlon Brando.
The Billy Williams Quartet released their version of "Sh-Boom" in 1954 on Coral Records.
Answer: True
The Billy Williams Quartet released their version of "Sh-Boom" in 1954 on Coral Records, which also made its way onto the charts.
Jack Pleis conducted the orchestra for The Chords' recording of "Sh-Boom."
Answer: False
Jack Pleis conducted the orchestra for The Billy Williams Quartet's recording of "Sh-Boom," not for The Chords' version.
The band Bloodstone recorded an a cappella cover of "Sh-Boom" for the 1975 film *Train Ride to Hollywood*.
Answer: True
The band Bloodstone recorded an a cappella cover of "Sh-Boom" for their 1975 movie titled *Train Ride to Hollywood*.
Which group recorded a highly successful version of "Sh-Boom" that achieved significant chart success?
Answer: The Crew-Cuts
A version of "Sh-Boom" recorded by The Crew-Cuts, an all-white Canadian group, also achieved significant popularity and chart success.
What record label released the popular version of "Sh-Boom" by The Crew-Cuts?
Answer: Mercury Records
The Crew-Cuts' rendition of "Sh-Boom" was released under the Mercury Records label.
What did Stan Freberg create in 1954 related to "Sh-Boom"?
Answer: A humorous recording that was a spoof
In 1954, Stan Freberg created a humorous recording that was a spoof, combining elements of "Sh-Boom" with impressions of Marlon Brando.
Which other vocal group released a charting version of "Sh-Boom" in 1954 on Coral Records?
Answer: The Billy Williams Quartet
The Billy Williams Quartet released their version of "Sh-Boom" in 1954 on Coral Records, which also made its way onto the charts.
Who conducted the orchestra accompanying The Billy Williams Quartet's recording of "Sh-Boom"?
Answer: Jack Pleis
Jack Pleis conducted the orchestra for The Billy Williams Quartet's recording of "Sh-Boom."
Which band recorded an a cappella rendition of "Sh-Boom" for a 1975 film?
Answer: Bloodstone
The band Bloodstone recorded an a cappella cover of "Sh-Boom" for their 1975 movie titled *Train Ride to Hollywood*.
The Crew-Cuts' version of "Sh-Boom" is featured in the 1985 cult classic film *Clue*.
Answer: True
The Crew-Cuts' version of "Sh-Boom" is featured in the 1985 cult classic film *Clue*.
In the film *Clue*, the Crew-Cuts' rendition of "Sh-Boom" plays during a scene where characters attempt to create a diversion.
Answer: True
In the film *Clue*, The Crew-Cuts' rendition of "Sh-Boom" plays on a record player during a pivotal scene where the characters attempt to create a diversion.
In the movie *Road House*, the antagonist Brad Wesley is shown driving recklessly while singing along to "Sh-Boom."
Answer: True
In the movie *Road House*, the antagonist Brad Wesley is depicted driving recklessly while singing along to "Sh-Boom."
The song "Sh-Boom" is featured in the 2006 Pixar animated film *Cars*.
Answer: True
The song "Sh-Boom" is featured in the 2006 Pixar animated film *Cars*.
In which 1985 film is the Crew-Cuts' version of "Sh-Boom" prominently featured?
Answer: *Clue*
The Crew-Cuts' version of "Sh-Boom" is featured in the 1985 cult classic film *Clue*.
How is the Crew-Cuts' version of "Sh-Boom" used in the film *Clue*?
Answer: It plays on a record player during a scene where characters create a diversion.
In the film *Clue*, The Crew-Cuts' rendition of "Sh-Boom" plays on a record player during a pivotal scene where the characters attempt to create a diversion.
In the 1989 film *Road House*, who is depicted singing along recklessly to "Sh-Boom"?
Answer: The antagonist, Brad Wesley
In the movie *Road House*, the antagonist Brad Wesley is depicted driving recklessly while singing along to "Sh-Boom."
Which Pixar animated film features the song "Sh-Boom"?
Answer: *Cars*
The song "Sh-Boom" is featured in the 2006 Pixar animated film *Cars*.
What does the inclusion of "Sh-Boom" in films like *Clue*, *Road House*, and *Cars* suggest about its cultural impact?
Answer: It demonstrates the song's enduring relevance and ability to evoke specific moods or time periods.
The inclusion of "Sh-Boom" in multiple films across different genres and decades indicates its enduring cultural relevance and its ability to evoke specific moods or time periods, cementing its status as a memorable piece of popular music history.
What does the term "a cappella" mean, as applied to Bloodstone's cover of "Sh-Boom"?
Answer: Performed using only vocal harmonies, without instrumental accompaniment
The term "a cappella" signifies that Bloodstone's cover of "Sh-Boom" was performed without any instrumental accompaniment, relying solely on vocal harmonies.
What does the term "spoof" imply about Stan Freberg's recording related to "Sh-Boom"?
Answer: It was a humorous imitation or parody.
A "spoof" suggests that Stan Freberg's recording was a humorous imitation or parody of "Sh-Boom" and Marlon Brando, likely exaggerating certain characteristics for comedic effect.