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Elvis Trivialities Is Back In Town

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As you finish up last minute preparations for Christmas, take a moment to relax and try your hand at today’s Elvis challenge.

Elvis' Scrambled Christmas Album

Can you be the first to unscramble the Elvis songs?

Name the Elvis songs represented by the following scrambled letters:

1.) YAANIAGBBABYKBCRTNSM
2.) TYEEEENLAVAIHCLP
3.) TREHSWHMCIITAS
4.) OETLRDODINMEAURPKSHCAY
5.) ISIORMRLAHEFOMSHCTLEB
6.) SEIONCITTRES
7.) EOAAMCTCASNLSEUHRSE
8.) BVLIEIEE
9.) OOMENLLBTHEETFTOIWTLEH
10.) IGTSHLNIENT
11.) USSCAWNNLISATAONTCAKBI
12.) LASRUCSETBMIH

The first person to get all twelve right in the comments below receives a stocking full of enough bragging rights to carry her or him well into the new year.

Good luck!

Elvis Today’s Thomas scares up the answers to Elvis Trivialities – Haunted Edition

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Sammy Z was on the verge of becoming a first-time winner, but left out one two-letter word. Instead, Elvis Today’s Thomas made it through the ghosts and goblins to become first to correctly answer the Haunted Edition of Elvis Trivialities.

As a special treat, Thomas receives a bag full of chocolate-covered bragging rights. A three-time winner, he also earns a place of honor among The Mystery Train’s Night Riders.

And the answer is…

1.) “Are You Lonesome Tonight” (Live-1968)
2.) “Come Along”
3.) “Devil In Disguise”
4.) “Viva Las Vegas”
5.) “Little Sister”
6.) “How The Web Was Woven”
7.) “Witchcraft”
8.) “You’ll Think Of Me”
9.) “Baby, If You’ll Give Me All Of Your Love”
10.) “Hard Luck”
11.) “I Slipped, I Stumbled, I Fell”
12.) “They Remind Me Too Much Of You”

are the Elvis songs from which the following lyrics were taken:

1.) Does your hair look a fright,
2.) There’s a full moon shining bright,
3.) The devil in your eyes 4.) set my soul on fire

5.) I went for some candy, along came 6.) the weave of a spider,
7.) Spinning a spell on 8.) a heart that’s haunted

9.) I’ll bring you pounds and pounds of chocolate candy,
10.) Black cats, keep away from me, 11.) you’ve got a bag of tricks,
12.) Must I evermore be haunted

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Will Sammy get his revenge? Will anyone beat Steve’s record time? Find out on future terrifying installments of Elvis Trivialities, if you dare.

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Congratulations again to Thomas!

The Mystery Train’s Night Riders

  • October 31, 2011: Thomas (Elvis Today) (17:32)
  • October 1, 2011: Anton Jeldres Tiselj (Jimmy Cool) (1:01)
  • September 9, 2011: Steve Brogdon (0:17) <— Record time
  • August 6, 2011: Thomas (Elvis Today) (2:26)
  • July 9, 2011: Thomas (Elvis Today) (5:26)
  • June 23, 2011: Fred Wolfe (0:18)
  • June 22, 2011: Ty stumps the train (no winner)

Elvis Trivialities – Haunted Edition

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It’s October 31, so that means it’s time to dust off your well-worn copy of Elvis’ Halloween Album, dress up as an Elvis impersonator, and scare all the neighborhood children (and the adults, too, for that matter).

To help get you in the Halloween spirit, take your chances at today’s Elvis trivia challenge.

Name the Elvis songs from which the following lyrics were taken:

1.) Does your hair look a fright,
2.) There’s a full moon shining bright,
3.) The devil in your eyes 4.) set my soul on fire

5.) I went for some candy, along came 6.) the weave of a spider,
7.) Spinning a spell on 8.) a heart that’s haunted

9.) I’ll bring you pounds and pounds of chocolate candy,
10.) Black cats, keep away from me, 11.) you’ve got a bag of tricks,
12.) Must I evermore be haunted

A gigantic bag full of chocolate-covered bragging rights goes to the first person to get all twelve right in the comments below.

Happy Halloween, and good luck!

Jimmy Cool freezes the competition in Elvis Trivialities #6

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Anton Jeldres Tiselj (AKA Jimmy Cool) was first to correctly answer Elvis Trivialities #6. Not only does Jimmy receive a set of bragging rights, but he also earns a spot among The Mystery Train’s Night Riders.

And the answer is…

Roy Webber is the name of the mayor who asked Elvis if he was going to sing “I Ain’t Nothing But A Hound Dog,” in the movie Elvis On Tour.

With MGM cameras rolling for the documentary, the Roanoke, Virginia, mayor met Elvis on a Woodrum Field tarmac on April 11, 1972, when the singer arrived for his appearance at the Roanoke Civic Center that evening. Webber presented him with a key to the city, which Elvis verified would fit the bank vaults. Webber also gave him a guitar-shaped floral arrangement, which Elvis proceeded to accidentally break.

Elvis and Roanoke, Virginia, mayor Roy L. Webber (1972)

Elvis and Roanoke, Virginia, mayor Roy L. Webber (1972)

Here’s the story behind what appeared on screen. Besides being mayor, Webber was also a florist. The guitar was actually made by his his company, Roy L. Webber Florist. He was in the middle of his second stint as Roanoke mayor, which began in 1968. He first served as mayor from 1949-1954. While still in office, Webber passed away in 1975 at the age of 71. However, his floral business remained open for over thirty years after that.

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The next question could come along at any moment. It might be later today. It might be next month. Or, maybe not until next year. The best way to have a chance of joining the ranks of Jimmy Cool and other past winners is to subscribe to The Mystery Train Blog using the feature in the menu bar to the right. That way, you’ll be notified by email as soon as a new post appears.

Congratulations again to Anton!

The Mystery Train’s Night Riders

  • October 1, 2011: Anton Jeldres Tiselj (AKA Jimmy Cool) (1:01)
  • September 9, 2011: Steve Brogdon (0:17) <— Record time
  • August 6, 2011: Thomas (2:26)
  • July 9, 2011: Thomas (5:26)
  • June 23, 2011: Fred Wolfe (0:18)
  • June 22, 2011: Ty stumps the train (no winner)

Elvis Trivialities #6

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Friends, I believe it’s time for another installment of Elvis Trivialities. Your question is:

What is the name of the mayor who asked Elvis if he was going to sing “I Ain’t Nothing But A Hound Dog” in the movie Elvis On Tour?

A boxed set of bragging rights will go to the first person to post the correct answer in the comments below. Good luck!

Steve Brogdon sets new record conquering Elvis Trivialities #5

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The Mystery Train’s Night Riders have a new member. Setting a new record, Steve Brogdon correctly answered Elvis Trivialities #5 in only 17 minutes. In recognition of this outstanding achievement, Steve now has a brand-new set of bragging rights.

And the answer is…

The Mystery Train Elvis Trivia 5

The above image slice is from the Elvis movie It Happened At The World’s Fair.

It Happened At The World's Fair (1963)

The real question should have been, what exactly happened at the world’s fair?

The 1963 film also starred Joan O’Brien and Gary Lockwood. Kurt Russell had a bit part in the movie as the boy who kicks Elvis. Russell went on to portray the singer in 1979’s Elvis, directed by John Carpenter. An homage to the scene appears in 2001’s 3,000 Miles To Graceland, which also starred Russell.

The 1979 Elvis movie was produced by Dick Clark. Now, stay with me, here’s some even stranger trivia for you. John Carpenter (best known for directing Halloween) shares his name with the character Elvis played in 1969’s Change Of Habit. Change Of Habit was directed by William A. Graham. Graham directed 1993’s Elvis & The Colonel: The Untold Story (one of the worst movies about Elvis, and that’s an accomplishment), which, get this, was also produced by Dick Clark! Confused yet?

Whew! Meanwhile, Gary Lockwood from It Happened At The World’s Fair went on to play Gary Mitchell in “Where No Man Has Gone Before,” the Star Trek pilot that sold the series. Yesterday, Star Trek celebrated its 45th anniversary. Lockwood is most known, however, for playing Dr. Frank Poole in 1968’s 2001: A Space Odyssey. Elvis, of course, went on to use “Also Sprach Zarathustra” as his opening theme in most of his 1971-1977 concerts. Richard Strauss’ 1896 composition was also used as the theme to 2001.

If you’re lookin’ for trivia, you came to the right place.

Meanwhile, you never know when I’ll post the next question. The best way to have a chance to win is to subscribe to The Mystery Train Elvis Blog using the feature in the menu bar to the right. Then, you’ll be notified by email whenever there is a new post.

Congratulations again to Steve!

The Mystery Train’s Night Riders

  • September 9, 2011: Steve Brogdon (0:17) <— Record time
  • August 6, 2011: Thomas (2:26)
  • July 9, 2011: Thomas (5:26)
  • June 23, 2011: Fred Wolfe (0:18)
  • June 22, 2011: [Ty stumps the train]

Elvis Trivialities #5

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Happy Friday, folks. It’s time for another round of Elvis Trivialities. I’m going to change it up a little this time.

Your question is:

From which Elvis movie is the following image slice?

The Mystery Train Elvis Trivia 5

Name this Elvis movie!

A brand new set of bragging rights is ready for the first person to post the correct answer in the comments below.

Will the rest of the train allow Thomas to claim three victories in a row? Will anyone break Fred’s speed record?

I’ll post the answer by Monday, and we’ll find out.