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Test your knowledge
Quiz: How much do you know about Elvis?
It’s the anniversary of a TV performance that left 60 million viewers all shook up.
TODAY IS THE anniversary of Elvis Presley’s iconic first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show, one of the biggest chat shows in the US at the time.
After initially refusing to host the hip-shaking heart-throb due to the backlash that followed Elvis’ other TV appearances, Ed Sullivan eventually relented and booked him for three performances on his show.
The first of those appearances was on 9 September 1956 and The King did not disappoint, attracting 60 million viewers (over 80% of the TV audience at the time), the best ratings the show had ever had.
Elvis is set to appear on screen again this year, with Sofia Coppola releasing her new film, Priscilla, about the life of Presley’s ex-wife.
So with all that in mind, how much do you know about Elvis?
What's the name of Elvis' famous estate?
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Elvisland
Neverland
Graceland
Rock'n'roll Land
What's the missing lyric from All Shook Up? "She touched my hand, what a chill I got. Her lips are like _________ that's hot."
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a gun barrel
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a carburetor
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a quesadilla
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a volcano
What was Elvis' middle name?
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Aaron
Adam
Alan
Adrian
What state was Elvis born in?
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Mississippi
Tennessee
Texas
Georgia
Elvis liked to shoot things. What did he once fill his swimming pool with for floating target practice?
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Rubber ducks
Donuts
Lightbulbs
Beer cans
Elvis had a successful acting career on top of his musical exploits. How many films did he star in?
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11
21
31
41
What was the nickname of Elvis' infamous manager Tom Parker?
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The General
The Colonel
The Boss
The Deputy
Which continent did Elvis never tour?
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South America
Europe
Asia
All of the above
What was Elvis' highest grossing film?
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Love Me Tender
Jailhouse Rock
Blue Hawaii
Viva Las Vegas
How old was The King when he died?
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40
42
44
46
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You scored out of !
Elvis Impersonator
Are you sure you're not The King himself?
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Superfan
Your relationship with The King is verging on obsessive
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Casual Fan
You're no superfan but your Elvis knowledge is still pretty impressive
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Anti-Elvis Protester
You're dead set against the hip-shaking King of Rock and Roll
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