What made Aloha from Hawaii notable?

It was broadcast by satellite worldwide

The Elvis Presley Quiz – Facts Worth Knowing

Elvis Presley walked into Sun Records in Memphis in 1953 to record a song reportedly as a gift for his mother, and the Elvis Presley quiz follows his rise from there. Revisit Tupelo, Sam Phillips, Colonel Tom Parker, Heartbreak Hotel, his Army service in Germany, the 1968 Comeback Special, Aloha from Hawaii and Graceland.

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🎯 Daily Trivia Challenge • 🧠 10 Questions • ⏱️ 150 Seconds

Question 1 / 10 Time: 150s

Tupelo
In which town was Elvis born?
Sun
Who founded Sun Records?
Parker
Who was Elvis's manager?
Heartbreak
Which song was Elvis's first RCA number one?
Army
Where was Elvis stationed in the Army?
Comeback
What was the 1968 TV special called?
Hawaii
What made Aloha from Hawaii notable?
Graceland
In which city is Graceland?
Vegas
In which city did Elvis hold long concert residencies?
Films
Roughly how many feature films did Elvis star in?

Explanations: answer key for all 10 questions

Q1: In which town was Elvis born?
Answer: Tupelo, Mississippi
He was born in 1935.
Q2: Who founded Sun Records?
Answer: Sam Phillips
He recorded Elvis first.
Q3: Who was Elvis's manager?
Answer: Colonel Tom Parker
He took a large share.
Q4: Which song was Elvis's first RCA number one?
Answer: Heartbreak Hotel
It was released in 1956.
Q5: Where was Elvis stationed in the Army?
Answer: West Germany
He met Priscilla there.
Q6: What was the 1968 TV special called?
Answer: The Comeback Special
He wore black leather.
Q7: What made Aloha from Hawaii notable?
Answer: It was broadcast by satellite worldwide
It aired in 1973.
Q8: In which city is Graceland?
Answer: Memphis
It is a museum.
Q9: In which city did Elvis hold long concert residencies?
Answer: Las Vegas
He performed hundreds of shows.
Q10: Roughly how many feature films did Elvis star in?
Answer: About 31
Jailhouse Rock is a classic.

The Elvis Presley Quiz – The King of Rock and Roll

Elvis Presley was born in Tupelo, Mississippi, in 1935 and moved to Memphis as a teenager. In 1953 he recorded at Sun Records, where Sam Phillips saw his potential, and his blend of country, blues and gospel became rock and roll.

Managed by Colonel Tom Parker, Elvis signed with RCA and scored his first number one with Heartbreak Hotel in 1956. His hip-swiveling TV appearances shocked some viewers and thrilled teenagers. He served in the Army in West Germany, where he met Priscilla, and starred in about 31 feature films.

The 1968 Comeback Special revived his career, and Aloha from Hawaii in 1973 was broadcast by satellite to audiences worldwide. He performed hundreds of shows in Las Vegas. Elvis died in 1977, and his Memphis home Graceland is now a major museum.

What This Quiz Teaches

Music fans and history lovers will enjoy these questions.

Where Elvis was born
Who founded Sun Records
Who managed him
Where he served in the Army
Where Graceland is

Did You Know?

Hound Dog was a 1956 hit.
Suspicious Minds was a late number one.
His twin brother died at birth.
The 2022 film Elvis starred Austin Butler.
He won three Grammys for gospel recordings.