6 Cole Porter: Songs, Music & Accomplishments
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What is one thing that Cole Porter's life did not include?

  • Passion for music
  • Financial struggle as an artist (correct)
  • Interest in painting and sculpture
  • Privilege and luxury
  • What was one of Cole Porter's special areas of interest?

  • Composing music (correct)
  • Sculpting
  • Architectural design
  • Writing novels
  • What did Cole Porter's grandfather do for a living?

  • Manufacturer (correct)
  • Artist
  • Philanthropist
  • Musician
  • Which university did Cole Porter attend?

    <p>Yale University</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of musicals did Cole Porter write during his college years?

    <p>Full-scale musicals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of these is NOT mentioned as something Cole Porter's mother did to support his music talent?

    <p>Purchasing expensive musical instruments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did Cole study after leaving Yale?

    <p>Harvard School of Law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Cole's first musical that flopped?

    <p>See America First</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the name of the hit song that came from the musical Gay Divorce?

    <p>'Night and Day'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which famous actor starred in Cole Porter's musical Gay Divorce?

    <p>Fred Astaire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What caused Porter to fall into depression in the 1930s?

    <p>Tragic horse riding accident</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which decade did Cole Porter conquer Broadway with Kiss Me Kate?

    <p>'40s</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was Cole Porter's wife?

    <p>Linda Lee Thomas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which famous song came from the musical Anything Goes?

    <p>'I Get a Kick Out of You'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Let's Do It, Let's Fall in Love' was churned out by Porter during which decade?

    <p>'20s</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What caused Porter to fall deeper into depression and isolation in the '50s?

    <p>Death of his wife and continued physical pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Cole Porter's profession apart from composing music?

    <p>Lawyer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did Cole Porter move to pursue his dream of becoming a famous composer and lyricist?

    <p>New York City</p> Signup and view all the answers

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