Well folks, it's been fun but I believe that this blog has run its course. 70 is a good round number and represents 700 questions, but really, if you add up all the 3, 4 and 5 part questions, there are over 1000. I would say that I probably knew about half of them when I started this blog, but I had a great deal of fun researching the rest.
To the regular supporters, Beckeye, Malcom and Pjazzy, I thank you all for playing.
1) “All My Loving”
2) “How Great Thou Art”
3) Slow Train Coming
4) Solid Gold
5) The Wonders & That Thing You Do!
6) Gayle McCormick
7) Saturday Night Fever, Grease, Urban Cowboy, Hairspray
8) “Sometimes When We Touch”
9) “Please Mr. Postman”
10) Aerosmith
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Questions (#70): Wednesday, October 8, 2008
1) On February 9, 1964, The Beatles debuted on The Ed Sullivan Show. What was the first song they sang?
(10 points) 10
2) Elvis Presley won a Grammy in 1974 for the Best Inspirational Performance. What was the title of the song that he sang to win that award?
(10 points) 20
3) In 1979, Bob Dylan released an album of material which reflected his newly found Christian beliefs and led to critics remarking “now the Christians have a true superstar other than the one they sing about.” What was the name of that album?
(10 points) 30
4) Dionne Warwick hosted in this televisions show’s first season, followed by a series of hosts: Marilyn McCoo, Andy Gibb, Rx Smith, Rick Dees, Arsenio Hall & Nina Blackwood. What was the name of the show?
(10 points) 40
5) This movie tells the story of a fictional rock group in the summer of 1964 from Erie, Pennsylvania. What was the name of the group and the name of the movie?
(5 points each) 50
6) Smith was a one-hit wonder in 1969 with the remake of the Shirelles’ “Baby It’s You.” What was the name of their lead singer?
(10 points) 60
7) Name 4 musicals that have starred John Travolta.
(2.5 points each) 70
8) This was a huge hit in 1977 for Dan Hill (and it makes “American Pie” seem like a work of genius). What was the title of the song?
(10 points) 80
9) The Carpenters last Number #1 hit was in 1974. What was the name of that hit?
(10 points) 90
10) What is the name of the band that is known as “The Bad Boys from Boston?”
(10 points) 100
(10 points) 10
2) Elvis Presley won a Grammy in 1974 for the Best Inspirational Performance. What was the title of the song that he sang to win that award?
(10 points) 20
3) In 1979, Bob Dylan released an album of material which reflected his newly found Christian beliefs and led to critics remarking “now the Christians have a true superstar other than the one they sing about.” What was the name of that album?
(10 points) 30
4) Dionne Warwick hosted in this televisions show’s first season, followed by a series of hosts: Marilyn McCoo, Andy Gibb, Rx Smith, Rick Dees, Arsenio Hall & Nina Blackwood. What was the name of the show?
(10 points) 40
5) This movie tells the story of a fictional rock group in the summer of 1964 from Erie, Pennsylvania. What was the name of the group and the name of the movie?
(5 points each) 50
6) Smith was a one-hit wonder in 1969 with the remake of the Shirelles’ “Baby It’s You.” What was the name of their lead singer?
(10 points) 60
7) Name 4 musicals that have starred John Travolta.
(2.5 points each) 70
8) This was a huge hit in 1977 for Dan Hill (and it makes “American Pie” seem like a work of genius). What was the title of the song?
(10 points) 80
9) The Carpenters last Number #1 hit was in 1974. What was the name of that hit?
(10 points) 90
10) What is the name of the band that is known as “The Bad Boys from Boston?”
(10 points) 100
Answers (#69): October 7, 2008
Malcom was our only player yesterday. Compare my amswers on the first 4 questions to his. Some are identical. There are no worng answers for these. Great job, Malcom!
1) “Green River” by CCR “Little Green Apples” by O.C. Smith “Green Eyed Lady” by Sugar Loaf “Green Tambourine” by Lemon Pipers “Green Grass” by Gary Louis & the Playboys
2) “Barracuda” by Heart “Muskrat Love” by America (or Captain & Tenille) “Year of the Cat” by Al Stewart “Fly Like an Eagle” by Steve Miller Band “Eye of the Tiger” by Survivor
3) “Devil Woman” by Cliff Richard “Woman, Woman” by Gary Puckett & the Union Gap “Hard Headed Woman” by Elvis Presley “Woman” by John Lennon “Oh Pretty Woman” by Roy Orbison (or Van Halen)
4) “Blue Eyes” by Elton John “Sad Eyes” by Robert John “Eye In the Sky” by the Alan Parsons Project “Eye of the Tiger” by Survivor “The Night Has a Thousand Eyes” by Bobby Vee
5) “If I Had a Hammer”
6) “Brandy” & Looking Glass
7) “Would I Lie To You?”
8) The Kinks
9) Faron Young
10) Guns & Roses, Elvis Presley, Beatles, Cascades, Jay & the Americans
1) “Green River” by CCR “Little Green Apples” by O.C. Smith “Green Eyed Lady” by Sugar Loaf “Green Tambourine” by Lemon Pipers “Green Grass” by Gary Louis & the Playboys
2) “Barracuda” by Heart “Muskrat Love” by America (or Captain & Tenille) “Year of the Cat” by Al Stewart “Fly Like an Eagle” by Steve Miller Band “Eye of the Tiger” by Survivor
3) “Devil Woman” by Cliff Richard “Woman, Woman” by Gary Puckett & the Union Gap “Hard Headed Woman” by Elvis Presley “Woman” by John Lennon “Oh Pretty Woman” by Roy Orbison (or Van Halen)
4) “Blue Eyes” by Elton John “Sad Eyes” by Robert John “Eye In the Sky” by the Alan Parsons Project “Eye of the Tiger” by Survivor “The Night Has a Thousand Eyes” by Bobby Vee
5) “If I Had a Hammer”
6) “Brandy” & Looking Glass
7) “Would I Lie To You?”
8) The Kinks
9) Faron Young
10) Guns & Roses, Elvis Presley, Beatles, Cascades, Jay & the Americans
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Questions (#69): Monday, October 6, 2008
1) Let’s go environmental. For your first 10 points, give me 5 songs that were hit singles with the word “green” in them. Any 5 will do. I will then compare the answers and see what we come up with.
(2 points each) 10
2) Name 5 hit songs with the name of an animal in the title and again, I’ll compare.
(2 points each) 20
3) Name 5 hit songs with the word “woman” in the title and I’ll compare.
(2 points each) 30
4) Name 5 hit songs with “eyes” or “eye” in their titles.
(2 points each) 40
5) Peter Paul & Mary had a hit in 1962 about a tool. What was its title?
(10 points) 50
6) In 1972, there was a song about this girl by a one hit wonder. I seem to recall the refrain “you’re a fine girl.” What the girl’s name and the artist?
(5 points each) 60
7) What was the 1985 hit by the Eurythmics that questioned their truthfulness?
(10 points) 70
8) Who asked us to “Come Dancing” in 1983?
(10 points) 80
9) You don’t hear country songs like 1961’s “Hello Walls.” Who sang this?
(10 points) 90
10) Who did these “rain” songs: “November Rain” “Kentucky Rain” “Rain” “Listen to the Rhythm of the Falling Rain” and Like Walking in the Rain” ?
(2 points each) 100
(2 points each) 10
2) Name 5 hit songs with the name of an animal in the title and again, I’ll compare.
(2 points each) 20
3) Name 5 hit songs with the word “woman” in the title and I’ll compare.
(2 points each) 30
4) Name 5 hit songs with “eyes” or “eye” in their titles.
(2 points each) 40
5) Peter Paul & Mary had a hit in 1962 about a tool. What was its title?
(10 points) 50
6) In 1972, there was a song about this girl by a one hit wonder. I seem to recall the refrain “you’re a fine girl.” What the girl’s name and the artist?
(5 points each) 60
7) What was the 1985 hit by the Eurythmics that questioned their truthfulness?
(10 points) 70
8) Who asked us to “Come Dancing” in 1983?
(10 points) 80
9) You don’t hear country songs like 1961’s “Hello Walls.” Who sang this?
(10 points) 90
10) Who did these “rain” songs: “November Rain” “Kentucky Rain” “Rain” “Listen to the Rhythm of the Falling Rain” and Like Walking in the Rain” ?
(2 points each) 100
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Answers (#68): Saturday, October 4, 2008
1) Song: “Happy”
2) Artist: Ronnie Spector
3) Song: “Roxanne”
4) Song: “Don’t Stop”
5) Artists: Dolly Parton & Emmylou Harris
6) Artist: Toni Braxton
7) Song: Joe Cocker’s cover of the Beatles’ “With a Little Help from My Friends”
8) Artist: Diana Ross – nominated for “Lady Sings the Blues”
9) Artist: Bruce Springsteen
10) Artist: Ricky Nelson Show: The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet
2) Artist: Ronnie Spector
3) Song: “Roxanne”
4) Song: “Don’t Stop”
5) Artists: Dolly Parton & Emmylou Harris
6) Artist: Toni Braxton
7) Song: Joe Cocker’s cover of the Beatles’ “With a Little Help from My Friends”
8) Artist: Diana Ross – nominated for “Lady Sings the Blues”
9) Artist: Bruce Springsteen
10) Artist: Ricky Nelson Show: The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet
Questions (#68): Friday, October 3, 2008
1) On their 1972 album Exile on Main Street, Keith Richards sang lead on one of the singles and it actually made it into the Top 30. What was the song?
(10 points) 10
2) On Eddie Money’s 1986 hit “Take Me Home Tonight,” he has a guest vocalist featured. Who is that artist?
(10 points) 20
3) In the 1982 film 48 Hours, what song was Eddie Murphy singing when Nick Nolte sprung him from prison?
(10 points) 30
4) During Bill Clinton’s 1992 presidential campaign, what was the unofficial theme song of that campaign?
(10 points) 40
5) Linda Ronstadt recorded music with two other artists and branded them Trio. Who were the other artists?
(5 points each) 50
6) Who is the jazz-soul artist who is currently “Dancing with the Stars?”
(10 points) 60
7) What was the theme song to the television series “The Wonder Years” that run from 1988 through 1993?
(10 points for the song’s title) 70
8) From Quiz #49, I asked who were two Best Actress Oscar winners (one from the 70s, the other from the 80s) who have had numerous hits in their music careers. Name the Best Actress Nominee from the early 70s who has had a tremendous soul career.
(10 points) 80
9) In October 1975, this artist appeared on the cover of both Newsweek and Time magazines in the same week. Who is this artist?
(10 points) 90
10) In the late 50s & early 60s, this artist ended their weekly television shows with a performance, arguably some of the first “performance videos.” Who are the artist and the name of the television show?
(5 points each) 100
(10 points) 10
2) On Eddie Money’s 1986 hit “Take Me Home Tonight,” he has a guest vocalist featured. Who is that artist?
(10 points) 20
3) In the 1982 film 48 Hours, what song was Eddie Murphy singing when Nick Nolte sprung him from prison?
(10 points) 30
4) During Bill Clinton’s 1992 presidential campaign, what was the unofficial theme song of that campaign?
(10 points) 40
5) Linda Ronstadt recorded music with two other artists and branded them Trio. Who were the other artists?
(5 points each) 50
6) Who is the jazz-soul artist who is currently “Dancing with the Stars?”
(10 points) 60
7) What was the theme song to the television series “The Wonder Years” that run from 1988 through 1993?
(10 points for the song’s title) 70
8) From Quiz #49, I asked who were two Best Actress Oscar winners (one from the 70s, the other from the 80s) who have had numerous hits in their music careers. Name the Best Actress Nominee from the early 70s who has had a tremendous soul career.
(10 points) 80
9) In October 1975, this artist appeared on the cover of both Newsweek and Time magazines in the same week. Who is this artist?
(10 points) 90
10) In the late 50s & early 60s, this artist ended their weekly television shows with a performance, arguably some of the first “performance videos.” Who are the artist and the name of the television show?
(5 points each) 100
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Answers (#67): Thursday, October 2, 2008
1) Song: “Angel of the Morning (and of course, "Smelly Cat")
2) Word: “higher”
3) Artist: Elton John
4) Artists: Terry Kath (death) & Peter Cetera (left)
5) Cast member: Will Ferrell Instrument: cowbell
6) Lineups: 1) Jagger, Richards, Watts, Wyman, Jones
2) Taylor replaced Jones
3) Wood replaced Taylor
4) Wyman retired, leaving 4 original members
7) Sex Pistol Original Members: Johnny Rotten, Steve Jones, Paul Cook, Sid Vicious (or I’ll accept Glen Matlock)
8) Band: Spinal Tap
9) Singles: “The Boys of Summer”
“Sunset Grill”
“All She Wants to do is Dance”
“Not Enough Love in the World”
“Drivin’ with Your Eyes Closed”
10) Nickname: Heart’s “Barracuda”
2) Word: “higher”
3) Artist: Elton John
4) Artists: Terry Kath (death) & Peter Cetera (left)
5) Cast member: Will Ferrell Instrument: cowbell
6) Lineups: 1) Jagger, Richards, Watts, Wyman, Jones
2) Taylor replaced Jones
3) Wood replaced Taylor
4) Wyman retired, leaving 4 original members
7) Sex Pistol Original Members: Johnny Rotten, Steve Jones, Paul Cook, Sid Vicious (or I’ll accept Glen Matlock)
8) Band: Spinal Tap
9) Singles: “The Boys of Summer”
“Sunset Grill”
“All She Wants to do is Dance”
“Not Enough Love in the World”
“Drivin’ with Your Eyes Closed”
10) Nickname: Heart’s “Barracuda”
Questions (#67): Wednesday, October 1, 2008
1) (Here’s some REAL trivia) In the mid 90s during the second season of the television show Friends, Chrissie Hynde of the Pretenders was a guest star. What song did she sing?
(10 points) 10
2) In an episode of The Ed Sullivan Show in 1967, the Doors performed “Light My Fire.” What was the one word that Morrison sang (original lyrics) that got him banned by the CBS censors and prevented the Doors from ever appearing on Sullivan again?
(10 points) 20
3) Who played the “Pinball Wizard” in the movie version of the Who’s Tommy in 1975?
(10 points) 30
4) Who were two original members of the group Chicago who were no longer with the group, the first in 1978 and the second in 1985?
(5 points each) 40
5) In the now legendary spoof of VH1’s Behind the Music skit portrayed on Saturday Night Live, the band that was featured was Blue Oyster Cult. The fake “producer” was played by Christopher Walken and he wanted a certain cast member to play more of what instrument?
(5 points each) 50
6) Can you name the different lineups of the Rolling Stones over the years (Hint: 4 different ones)
(2.5 points each) 60
7) Can you name the 4 original members of the Sex Pistols?
(2.5 points each) 70
8) Who are Michael McKean, Harry Shearer & Christopher Guest?
(10 points) 80
9) Can you name the 5 singles released from Don Henley’s Building the Perfect Beast album?
(2 points each) 90
10) And let’s see how closely you follow politics: What is Sarah Palin’s nickname (from the Heart library)?
(10 points) 100
(10 points) 10
2) In an episode of The Ed Sullivan Show in 1967, the Doors performed “Light My Fire.” What was the one word that Morrison sang (original lyrics) that got him banned by the CBS censors and prevented the Doors from ever appearing on Sullivan again?
(10 points) 20
3) Who played the “Pinball Wizard” in the movie version of the Who’s Tommy in 1975?
(10 points) 30
4) Who were two original members of the group Chicago who were no longer with the group, the first in 1978 and the second in 1985?
(5 points each) 40
5) In the now legendary spoof of VH1’s Behind the Music skit portrayed on Saturday Night Live, the band that was featured was Blue Oyster Cult. The fake “producer” was played by Christopher Walken and he wanted a certain cast member to play more of what instrument?
(5 points each) 50
6) Can you name the different lineups of the Rolling Stones over the years (Hint: 4 different ones)
(2.5 points each) 60
7) Can you name the 4 original members of the Sex Pistols?
(2.5 points each) 70
8) Who are Michael McKean, Harry Shearer & Christopher Guest?
(10 points) 80
9) Can you name the 5 singles released from Don Henley’s Building the Perfect Beast album?
(2 points each) 90
10) And let’s see how closely you follow politics: What is Sarah Palin’s nickname (from the Heart library)?
(10 points) 100
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Answers (#66): Tuesday, September 30, 2008
1) Title: "Sailing" Songwriter(s): Christopher Cross
2) Album: Look Sharp! Single: “The Look”
3) Movie: Duets Song: “Crusin’”
4) Song: “Ride Like The Wind”
5) Artist: Neil Sedaka Song: “Laughter In The Rain”
6) Song: “Woman” Artist: John Lennon
7) Song: “Elvira”
8) Artist: Toto Song:”Roasanna”
9) Song: “Dancing Queen” Artist: Abba
10) Songwriters: Lionel Richie & Michael Jackson
2) Album: Look Sharp! Single: “The Look”
3) Movie: Duets Song: “Crusin’”
4) Song: “Ride Like The Wind”
5) Artist: Neil Sedaka Song: “Laughter In The Rain”
6) Song: “Woman” Artist: John Lennon
7) Song: “Elvira”
8) Artist: Toto Song:”Roasanna”
9) Song: “Dancing Queen” Artist: Abba
10) Songwriters: Lionel Richie & Michael Jackson
Monday, September 29, 2008
Questions (#66): Monday, September 29, 2008
1) This song went to Number #1 in April of 1979 and went on to capture the 1980 Grammy for Record of the Year and Song of the Year. Name the title of the song and it’s songwriters.
(5 points each) 10
2) What is the name of the 1989 album released by the pop duo from Sweden, Roxette? And what is the title of one of the singles with one of the same words from the album’s title?
(5 points each) 20
3) Smokey Robinson recorded this single in 1979 and it was later covered by Gwyneth Paltrow and Huey Lewis in a movie. Name the movie and the song.
(5 points each) 30
4) Christopher Cross reached Number #2 with this song in 1980 and the backing vocals were supplied by none other than Michael McDonald. What is the name of the song?
(10 points) 40
5) This song hit Number #1 in 1975 on Elton John’s Rocket Record label and was a comeback of sorts for this early 60s songwriter. If you listen closely to the Captain and Tenille’s “Love Will Keep Us Together,” they name the artist at the end of the song. Name the artist and song.
(5 points each) 50
6) Name the song and the artist who lyrics start with a slight whisper: “For the other half of the sky”
(5 points each) 60
7) This was the worst song of 1981. That should be enough of a clue, but in case it isn’t, I’ll give you the artist: the Oak Ridge Boys. Name that song (or not).
(10 points) 70
8) This song won the Record of the Year in 1982 for what was once Boz Scagg’s back-up band. Name the artist and the song.
(5 points each) 80
9) This song reached Number #1 in 13 different countries in 1977 and according to United World charts is the 33rd most successful song in music history. The artist is Swedish. Name the song and artist.
(5 points each) 90
10) Who wrote the 1985 anthem “We Are The World”?
(10 points) 100
(5 points each) 10
2) What is the name of the 1989 album released by the pop duo from Sweden, Roxette? And what is the title of one of the singles with one of the same words from the album’s title?
(5 points each) 20
3) Smokey Robinson recorded this single in 1979 and it was later covered by Gwyneth Paltrow and Huey Lewis in a movie. Name the movie and the song.
(5 points each) 30
4) Christopher Cross reached Number #2 with this song in 1980 and the backing vocals were supplied by none other than Michael McDonald. What is the name of the song?
(10 points) 40
5) This song hit Number #1 in 1975 on Elton John’s Rocket Record label and was a comeback of sorts for this early 60s songwriter. If you listen closely to the Captain and Tenille’s “Love Will Keep Us Together,” they name the artist at the end of the song. Name the artist and song.
(5 points each) 50
6) Name the song and the artist who lyrics start with a slight whisper: “For the other half of the sky”
(5 points each) 60
7) This was the worst song of 1981. That should be enough of a clue, but in case it isn’t, I’ll give you the artist: the Oak Ridge Boys. Name that song (or not).
(10 points) 70
8) This song won the Record of the Year in 1982 for what was once Boz Scagg’s back-up band. Name the artist and the song.
(5 points each) 80
9) This song reached Number #1 in 13 different countries in 1977 and according to United World charts is the 33rd most successful song in music history. The artist is Swedish. Name the song and artist.
(5 points each) 90
10) Who wrote the 1985 anthem “We Are The World”?
(10 points) 100
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Answers (#65): Saturday, September 27, 2008
1) b) “So Close” by Hall & Oates
2) True
3) Salt-N-Pepa
4) “The Heat Is On” & “You Belong to The City”
5) Diana Ross
6) “Those Were the Days”
7) The Rolling Stones & “Miss You”
8) Melissa Manchester
9) Hysteria by Def Leppard
10) Cocktail
2) True
3) Salt-N-Pepa
4) “The Heat Is On” & “You Belong to The City”
5) Diana Ross
6) “Those Were the Days”
7) The Rolling Stones & “Miss You”
8) Melissa Manchester
9) Hysteria by Def Leppard
10) Cocktail
Friday, September 26, 2008
Questions (#65): Friday, September 26, 2008
1) “There’s a restless look in your eyes tonight” is a line from a) “More Than A Feeling” by Boston” b) “So Close” by Hall & Oates c) “The Long & Winding Road” by the Beatles or d) “Drive” by the Cars?
(10 points) 10
2) True or False: Gene Simmons of Kiss help finance a demo tape of Van Halen, which helped get them started.
(10 points) 20
3) Who are Cheryl James and Sandra Denton?
(10 points) 30
4) Glenn Frey of the Eagles had two huge solo hits from soundtracks: one from the movie Beverly Hills Cop and the other from the television series Miami Vice, not including “Smuggler’s Blues.” What are the titles?
(5 points each) 40
5) “Love Hangover” was a disco song by what diva in 1976?
(10 points) 50
6) What was the title of the monster Mary Hopkin hit in 1968?
(10 points) 60
7) This song became this band’s 8th Number #1 single in the US on its release in 1978. Ridiculously, the band’s lead singer said “it had absolutely nothing to do with disco” yet it came complete with disco beat and saxophone solos and a falsetto that would have made Barry Gibb proud. Name the band and the song.
(5 points each) 70
8) "You Should Hear How She Talks About You" won the Best Female Pop Vocal Performance in 1983. Who sang that song?
(10 points) 80
9) What album, released in 1987, charted 7 singles in the US and remained on the charts for 3 years? (Hint: the band has a one-armed drummer…and if that doesn’t give it away, nothing will). Name the album and the band.
(5 points each) 90
10) Let’s make this easy: what incredibly bad movie (and a guilty pleasure for millions including me) featured the Beach Boy song “Kokomo?”
(10 points) 100
(10 points) 10
2) True or False: Gene Simmons of Kiss help finance a demo tape of Van Halen, which helped get them started.
(10 points) 20
3) Who are Cheryl James and Sandra Denton?
(10 points) 30
4) Glenn Frey of the Eagles had two huge solo hits from soundtracks: one from the movie Beverly Hills Cop and the other from the television series Miami Vice, not including “Smuggler’s Blues.” What are the titles?
(5 points each) 40
5) “Love Hangover” was a disco song by what diva in 1976?
(10 points) 50
6) What was the title of the monster Mary Hopkin hit in 1968?
(10 points) 60
7) This song became this band’s 8th Number #1 single in the US on its release in 1978. Ridiculously, the band’s lead singer said “it had absolutely nothing to do with disco” yet it came complete with disco beat and saxophone solos and a falsetto that would have made Barry Gibb proud. Name the band and the song.
(5 points each) 70
8) "You Should Hear How She Talks About You" won the Best Female Pop Vocal Performance in 1983. Who sang that song?
(10 points) 80
9) What album, released in 1987, charted 7 singles in the US and remained on the charts for 3 years? (Hint: the band has a one-armed drummer…and if that doesn’t give it away, nothing will). Name the album and the band.
(5 points each) 90
10) Let’s make this easy: what incredibly bad movie (and a guilty pleasure for millions including me) featured the Beach Boy song “Kokomo?”
(10 points) 100
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Answers (#64): Thursday, September 25, 2008
1) Artist: Ray Parker, Jr.
2) Title: “Life Is A Highway”
3) Artist: Janis Joplin Title: “Me & Bobby McGee”
4) Artist: Jennifer Lopez
5) Title: “Maneater”
6) Artist: Billy Preston
7) Single Title: “Jump” Album Title: “Thriller”
8) Wrestler: Lou Albano
9) Title: “The Long Road Out of Eden” Retail Outlet: Wal-Mart
10) Artist: Rick Springfield
2) Title: “Life Is A Highway”
3) Artist: Janis Joplin Title: “Me & Bobby McGee”
4) Artist: Jennifer Lopez
5) Title: “Maneater”
6) Artist: Billy Preston
7) Single Title: “Jump” Album Title: “Thriller”
8) Wrestler: Lou Albano
9) Title: “The Long Road Out of Eden” Retail Outlet: Wal-Mart
10) Artist: Rick Springfield
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Questions (#64): Wednesday, September 24, 2008
1) He’s been a member of a group in the late 70s and a solo artist in the 80s. He resumed his career recently with a long running instrumental on smooth jazz radio. You may know him for his 1982 hit, “The Other Woman.” Who is he?
(10 points) 10
2) Tom Cochrane has a Number #6 hit in 1992 from his album Mad Mad World. What was the name of the song?
(10 points) 20
3) In 1969, Roger Miller had a Number #12 hit with this song on the country charts. In 1970, Gordon Lightfoot hit Number #1 in Canada with his version and Number #13 on the country charts in the US. Kris Kristofferson wrote the song and it also hit Number #1 on the US charts in 1971 by another artist. Name the artist and the song.
(5 points each) 30
4) Janet Jackson’s 1993 video “That’s the Way Love Goes” features a very famous backup dancer who was then an unknown. Who is she?
(10 points) 40
5) Hall & Oates had a Number #1 hit with this song in 1982. Nelly Furtado also did pretty good with it in 2006. What is the song’s title?
(10 points) 50
6) He appeared as Sgt. Pepper in the film version of Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band and sometimes is credited as the Fifth Beatle for his work with the band just before they broke up. Who is he?
(10 points) 60
7) Van Halen’s 1984 featured their only Number #1 pop hit in the history of the band. And though the album was a huge success, it only ascended to Number #2 on the US album charts. What was the title of the single and name the album that kept them from cracking the Number #1 slot.
(5 points each) 70
8) What is the name of the professional wrestler who appeared in Cyndi Lauper’s “Girl’s Just Want to Have Fun” video?
(10 points) 80
9) What was the name of the album released by the Eagles in 2007 and what retail outlet had the exclusive deal to sell it?
(5 points each) 90
10) He’s been around forever (or so it seems) and you could arguably say that he is as well known for the role he played as Dr. Noah Drake as well as his singing career. Who is he?
(10 points) 100
(10 points) 10
2) Tom Cochrane has a Number #6 hit in 1992 from his album Mad Mad World. What was the name of the song?
(10 points) 20
3) In 1969, Roger Miller had a Number #12 hit with this song on the country charts. In 1970, Gordon Lightfoot hit Number #1 in Canada with his version and Number #13 on the country charts in the US. Kris Kristofferson wrote the song and it also hit Number #1 on the US charts in 1971 by another artist. Name the artist and the song.
(5 points each) 30
4) Janet Jackson’s 1993 video “That’s the Way Love Goes” features a very famous backup dancer who was then an unknown. Who is she?
(10 points) 40
5) Hall & Oates had a Number #1 hit with this song in 1982. Nelly Furtado also did pretty good with it in 2006. What is the song’s title?
(10 points) 50
6) He appeared as Sgt. Pepper in the film version of Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band and sometimes is credited as the Fifth Beatle for his work with the band just before they broke up. Who is he?
(10 points) 60
7) Van Halen’s 1984 featured their only Number #1 pop hit in the history of the band. And though the album was a huge success, it only ascended to Number #2 on the US album charts. What was the title of the single and name the album that kept them from cracking the Number #1 slot.
(5 points each) 70
8) What is the name of the professional wrestler who appeared in Cyndi Lauper’s “Girl’s Just Want to Have Fun” video?
(10 points) 80
9) What was the name of the album released by the Eagles in 2007 and what retail outlet had the exclusive deal to sell it?
(5 points each) 90
10) He’s been around forever (or so it seems) and you could arguably say that he is as well known for the role he played as Dr. Noah Drake as well as his singing career. Who is he?
(10 points) 100
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Answers (#63): Tuesday, September 23, 2008
1) Artist: Olivia Newton-John Songwriters: Barry & Robin Gibb
2) Title: “My City Was Gone” Artist: The Pretenders
3) Artist: Paula Abdul
4) Artist: George Benson Songwriter: Leon Russell
5) Artist: EMF
6) Title: “Funkytown”
7) Artist: Samantha Sang Title: “Emotion”
8) Artist: Gary Puckett
9) Artist: Cliff Nobles & Co.
10) Artist: Air Supply
2) Title: “My City Was Gone” Artist: The Pretenders
3) Artist: Paula Abdul
4) Artist: George Benson Songwriter: Leon Russell
5) Artist: EMF
6) Title: “Funkytown”
7) Artist: Samantha Sang Title: “Emotion”
8) Artist: Gary Puckett
9) Artist: Cliff Nobles & Co.
10) Artist: Air Supply
Questions (#63): Monday, September 22, 2008
1) Recently, Jessica Simpson released a new country album (which is additional evidence that artists who can’t make it anywhere else tend to go country) in which the title track is entitled “Come On Over.” Who had a hit back in 1976 with a different song by the same title and who wrote that song?
(5 points each) 10
2) Since we are in an election year, let’s get political. What is the title of the theme song to Rush Limbaugh’s radio talk show and who is the artist?
(5 points each) 20
3) Emilio Estevez was once married to her and she has had numerous hits, mostly in the late 80s and early 90s. But she is known for something completely different today. Who is she?
(10 points) 30
4) This jazz artist was born in Pittsburgh back in 1943 and had his first Top Ten single in 1976, “This Masquerade.” Who is the artist and who wrote the song?
(5 points) 40
5) In July of 1991, a song entitled “Unbelievable” reached Number #1 in the US. What is the name of the band that wrote and recorded it?
(10 points) 50
6) According to Wikipedia, this song is considered to be the last disco song to reach Number #1 in 1980. The song was recorded by a group whose name was Lipps Inc. What is the title of the song?
(10 points) 60
7) She was born Cheryl Gray in 1953. Who is she and what was the title of her only hit, which reached Number #3 in 1978 (mainly because the Bee Gees provided backing vocals)?
(5 points each) 70
8) He had 4 Top Ten songs, three with his group, that were basically about sex, cheating and resisting the temptation of an under-aged girl who had “all the charms of a women” between 1967 and 1969. Who is he?
(10 points) 80
9) Who performed the instrumental “The Horse” in 1968?
(10 points) 90
10) Who are the duo of Graham Russell and Russell Hitchcock? They had a lot of hits in the late 70s and early 80s, all of them bad.
(10 points) 100
(5 points each) 10
2) Since we are in an election year, let’s get political. What is the title of the theme song to Rush Limbaugh’s radio talk show and who is the artist?
(5 points each) 20
3) Emilio Estevez was once married to her and she has had numerous hits, mostly in the late 80s and early 90s. But she is known for something completely different today. Who is she?
(10 points) 30
4) This jazz artist was born in Pittsburgh back in 1943 and had his first Top Ten single in 1976, “This Masquerade.” Who is the artist and who wrote the song?
(5 points) 40
5) In July of 1991, a song entitled “Unbelievable” reached Number #1 in the US. What is the name of the band that wrote and recorded it?
(10 points) 50
6) According to Wikipedia, this song is considered to be the last disco song to reach Number #1 in 1980. The song was recorded by a group whose name was Lipps Inc. What is the title of the song?
(10 points) 60
7) She was born Cheryl Gray in 1953. Who is she and what was the title of her only hit, which reached Number #3 in 1978 (mainly because the Bee Gees provided backing vocals)?
(5 points each) 70
8) He had 4 Top Ten songs, three with his group, that were basically about sex, cheating and resisting the temptation of an under-aged girl who had “all the charms of a women” between 1967 and 1969. Who is he?
(10 points) 80
9) Who performed the instrumental “The Horse” in 1968?
(10 points) 90
10) Who are the duo of Graham Russell and Russell Hitchcock? They had a lot of hits in the late 70s and early 80s, all of them bad.
(10 points) 100
Monday, September 15, 2008
Taking A Much Needed Break
Hi folks! I'm on vacation until next Monday, September 22. Hopefuly, I'll see you back then.
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Friday, September 12, 2008
Answers (#62): Saturday, September 13, 2008
1) Beyonce
2) Savage Garden
3) “Got My Mind Set on You”
4) A Taste of Honey
5) “Sunshine of Your Love”
6) “Mrs. Robinson”
7) “Grease”
8) “One More Try”
9) "My Heart Will Go On"
10) “Sledgehammer” & Peter Gabriel
2) Savage Garden
3) “Got My Mind Set on You”
4) A Taste of Honey
5) “Sunshine of Your Love”
6) “Mrs. Robinson”
7) “Grease”
8) “One More Try”
9) "My Heart Will Go On"
10) “Sledgehammer” & Peter Gabriel
Questions (#62): Friday, September 12, 2008
1) This song was released as the third single off of her B’Day album in December of 2006, “Irreplaceable.” Who is the artist?
(10 points) 10
2) Who are Darren Hayes and Daniel Jones?
(10 points) 20
3) George Harrison had 3 Number #1 solo hits in his post-Beatle career: “My Sweet Lord” in 1970 and “Give Me Love (Give Me peace on Earth) in 1973. His last Number #1 was co-produced by Jeff Lynne in 1988. What was the title of that song?
(10 points) 30
4) This group has a huge single in 1978 with “Boogie Oogie Oogie” thereby proving in the disco days that even the education of a 3 year old could be made into a hit. Who are they?
(10 points) 40
5) This was Cream’s best selling single, released in 1968. What is the title of the song?
(10 points) 50
6) This song was from the movie “The Graduate” and proved to be one of Simon and Garfunkel’s biggest, well-known hits. It also featured Joe DiMaggio in the lyrics. What is the title of the song?
(10 points) 60
7) Franki Valli had another comeback hit in 1978 with this song that was also the title of a movie. Name the song.
(10 points) 70
8) This song was a hit for George Michael in 1988 in which he sings the title of the song for the first and only time at the end of the song. What is the title of the song?
(10 points) 80
9) In March 2007, the United World Chart (whatever that is) ranked this song as the second most successful song by a female artist behind Whitney Houston’s “I Will Always Love You.” The song came from a 1997 movie and hit Number #1 in 1998. Name the song.
(10 points) 90
10) This song was a huge Number #1 hit in 1986 and contained several sexual innuendos. It was performed by a former member of the group Genesis and actually replaced Genesis’ hit “Invisible Touch” as the Number #1 song. What was the name of the song and artist?
(5 points each) 100
(10 points) 10
2) Who are Darren Hayes and Daniel Jones?
(10 points) 20
3) George Harrison had 3 Number #1 solo hits in his post-Beatle career: “My Sweet Lord” in 1970 and “Give Me Love (Give Me peace on Earth) in 1973. His last Number #1 was co-produced by Jeff Lynne in 1988. What was the title of that song?
(10 points) 30
4) This group has a huge single in 1978 with “Boogie Oogie Oogie” thereby proving in the disco days that even the education of a 3 year old could be made into a hit. Who are they?
(10 points) 40
5) This was Cream’s best selling single, released in 1968. What is the title of the song?
(10 points) 50
6) This song was from the movie “The Graduate” and proved to be one of Simon and Garfunkel’s biggest, well-known hits. It also featured Joe DiMaggio in the lyrics. What is the title of the song?
(10 points) 60
7) Franki Valli had another comeback hit in 1978 with this song that was also the title of a movie. Name the song.
(10 points) 70
8) This song was a hit for George Michael in 1988 in which he sings the title of the song for the first and only time at the end of the song. What is the title of the song?
(10 points) 80
9) In March 2007, the United World Chart (whatever that is) ranked this song as the second most successful song by a female artist behind Whitney Houston’s “I Will Always Love You.” The song came from a 1997 movie and hit Number #1 in 1998. Name the song.
(10 points) 90
10) This song was a huge Number #1 hit in 1986 and contained several sexual innuendos. It was performed by a former member of the group Genesis and actually replaced Genesis’ hit “Invisible Touch” as the Number #1 song. What was the name of the song and artist?
(5 points each) 100
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Answers (#61): Thursday, September 11, 2008
1) Carrie Underwood & “Before He Cheats”
2) Toni Braxton & “Un-break My Heart”
3) Bon Jovi & “Livin’ On a Prayer”
4) Andy Gibb & “I Just Want to be Your Everything”
5) The Turtles & “Happy Together”
6) “Hey Jude”
7) “(I Wanna) Kiss You All Over” & Exile
8) “Need You Tonight” & INXS
9) “You’re Still The One” & Shania Twain
10) Red Hot Chili Peppers
2) Toni Braxton & “Un-break My Heart”
3) Bon Jovi & “Livin’ On a Prayer”
4) Andy Gibb & “I Just Want to be Your Everything”
5) The Turtles & “Happy Together”
6) “Hey Jude”
7) “(I Wanna) Kiss You All Over” & Exile
8) “Need You Tonight” & INXS
9) “You’re Still The One” & Shania Twain
10) Red Hot Chili Peppers
Questions (#61): Wednesday, September 10, 2008
1) American Idol has produced a number of successful performers, especially in the country music genre. In 2007, she earned the 2007 “Single of the Year” by the Country Music Association. Who is she and what was the song? (Hint: she’s blond...couldn’t resist).
(5 points each) 10
2) It’s the second single from the 1997 album Secrets and widely considered to be this artist’s signature song. It was written by Diane Warren and produced by David Foster and became this artist’s second consecutive Number #1 song. Name the artist and song. (Hint: she’s not blond).
(5 points each) 20
3) In 2006, online voters rated the song Number #1 on VH1’s “The 100 Greatest Songs of the 80s.” It spent 4 weeks at number #1 between February – March 1987. Name the artist and song.
(5 points each) 30
4) This song, released in 1977, became this artist’s first single from his debut album, Flowing Rivers, and went straight to Number #1, as did his next two songs. It was co-written by his brother, who is the only writer credited. Name the artist and song. (Hint: Jason Castro of American Idol Season #7 covered this song on the show for the 70s themed week – my knowledge of AI ranks second only to the Queen’s, Beckeye).
(5 points each) 40
5) This song was this group’s only Number #1 song in 1967. It stayed there for 3 weeks and knocked the Beatles’ “Penny Lane” out of the top spot. It’s a common song that has been featured in many, many movies and in 2007, the song was sampled on Britney Spears’ “Ooh Ooh Baby” from her Blackout album. Name the artist and song.
(5 points each) 50
6) And speaking of the Beatles, this song was recorded in 1968 by Paul McCartney (though it was credited to Lennon/McCartney) to comfort Lennon’s son, Julian, during his parent’s divorce. Name the song.
(10 points) 60
7) This song had a rather sexy title (until you realized who sang it) and it made the pop charts as a major hit in 1978. But proving that the group had little talent, they became country artists for the rest of their career. Name the song and artist.
(5 points each) 70
8) This was this band’s on Number #1 single and it was from their 1987 album Kick. Name the song and the artist.
(5 points each) 80
9) This song was written by this Canadian country artist and her husband as well as being produced by her husband. It went to Number #2 on the charts in 1998 and was nominated for 4 Grammy awards in 1999, winning 2. Name the song and artist.
(5 points each) 90
10) They had a hit with “Snow (Hey Oh)” in 2007. Who are they?
(10 points) 100
(5 points each) 10
2) It’s the second single from the 1997 album Secrets and widely considered to be this artist’s signature song. It was written by Diane Warren and produced by David Foster and became this artist’s second consecutive Number #1 song. Name the artist and song. (Hint: she’s not blond).
(5 points each) 20
3) In 2006, online voters rated the song Number #1 on VH1’s “The 100 Greatest Songs of the 80s.” It spent 4 weeks at number #1 between February – March 1987. Name the artist and song.
(5 points each) 30
4) This song, released in 1977, became this artist’s first single from his debut album, Flowing Rivers, and went straight to Number #1, as did his next two songs. It was co-written by his brother, who is the only writer credited. Name the artist and song. (Hint: Jason Castro of American Idol Season #7 covered this song on the show for the 70s themed week – my knowledge of AI ranks second only to the Queen’s, Beckeye).
(5 points each) 40
5) This song was this group’s only Number #1 song in 1967. It stayed there for 3 weeks and knocked the Beatles’ “Penny Lane” out of the top spot. It’s a common song that has been featured in many, many movies and in 2007, the song was sampled on Britney Spears’ “Ooh Ooh Baby” from her Blackout album. Name the artist and song.
(5 points each) 50
6) And speaking of the Beatles, this song was recorded in 1968 by Paul McCartney (though it was credited to Lennon/McCartney) to comfort Lennon’s son, Julian, during his parent’s divorce. Name the song.
(10 points) 60
7) This song had a rather sexy title (until you realized who sang it) and it made the pop charts as a major hit in 1978. But proving that the group had little talent, they became country artists for the rest of their career. Name the song and artist.
(5 points each) 70
8) This was this band’s on Number #1 single and it was from their 1987 album Kick. Name the song and the artist.
(5 points each) 80
9) This song was written by this Canadian country artist and her husband as well as being produced by her husband. It went to Number #2 on the charts in 1998 and was nominated for 4 Grammy awards in 1999, winning 2. Name the song and artist.
(5 points each) 90
10) They had a hit with “Snow (Hey Oh)” in 2007. Who are they?
(10 points) 100
Sunday, September 7, 2008
Answers (#60): Tuesday, September 9, 2008
1) “Bad Day”
2) Tracy Chapman, “Give Me One Reason”
3) Patti Labelle & Michael McDonald – “On My Own”
4) “Play That Funky Music”
5) “Monday Monday” and The Mamas & The Papas
6) “To Sir With Love” & Lulu
7) “Tonight’s The Night” & Rod Stewart
8) Bruce Hornsby
9) “Candle In The Wind” & “Goodbye English Rose”
10) Four Seasons & Fergie
2) Tracy Chapman, “Give Me One Reason”
3) Patti Labelle & Michael McDonald – “On My Own”
4) “Play That Funky Music”
5) “Monday Monday” and The Mamas & The Papas
6) “To Sir With Love” & Lulu
7) “Tonight’s The Night” & Rod Stewart
8) Bruce Hornsby
9) “Candle In The Wind” & “Goodbye English Rose”
10) Four Seasons & Fergie
Questions (#60): Monday, September 8, 2008
1) What is the name of the 2006 hit by Daniel Powter that was used extensively by American Idol in its 5th season? (My 23 year old daughter loathes this song because she hears it everyday on the office radio system that she is forced to listen to).
(10 points) 10
2) Her first big single was in 1988, “Fast Car” and it would be 1995 before she had another single this big. Name the artist and the title of her 1995 hit.
(5 points each) 20
3) This duet was a hit in 1986 and the song was written and produced by Burt Bacharach and Carole Bayer Sager. Who performed it and what is the name of the song? (Hint: this title was featured on Quiz #30).
(5 points each) 30
4) What was the name of the 1976 hit by Wild Cherry that is the band’s signature song?
(10 points) 40
5) In 1966, there was an album entitled If You Can Believe Your Eyes And Ears and it contained this group’s only Number #1 hit. This song was also the first song to reach the top of the charts by a sexually integrated group. Name the song and the group.
(5 points each) 50
6) This song went to Number #1 in 1967 and stayed there for 5 weeks. There was also a movie by the same name in which the artist played a major role. Name the song/movie and the artist.
(5 points each) 60
7) This song was a major hit in the mid 70s and features whispers by Britt Ekland, his lover at the time. Name the song and the artist.
(5 points each) 70
8) He played almost nightly with the Grateful Dead between 1990 and 1992 and won the Best New Artist Grammy in 1987. Who is he? (He played with a group that featured his name).
(10 points) 80
9) What is the name of the song that Elton John & Bernie Taupin originally wrote as a tribute to Marilyn Monroe? When the lyrics were changed in 1997 as a tribute to Princess Diana, it was also given an alternate title. Name that title as well.
(5 points each) 90
10) In 1962, this group has a major hit with “Big Girls Don’t Cry.” A song by the same title, but different song was a major hit in 2007. Name both artists.
(5 points each) 100
(10 points) 10
2) Her first big single was in 1988, “Fast Car” and it would be 1995 before she had another single this big. Name the artist and the title of her 1995 hit.
(5 points each) 20
3) This duet was a hit in 1986 and the song was written and produced by Burt Bacharach and Carole Bayer Sager. Who performed it and what is the name of the song? (Hint: this title was featured on Quiz #30).
(5 points each) 30
4) What was the name of the 1976 hit by Wild Cherry that is the band’s signature song?
(10 points) 40
5) In 1966, there was an album entitled If You Can Believe Your Eyes And Ears and it contained this group’s only Number #1 hit. This song was also the first song to reach the top of the charts by a sexually integrated group. Name the song and the group.
(5 points each) 50
6) This song went to Number #1 in 1967 and stayed there for 5 weeks. There was also a movie by the same name in which the artist played a major role. Name the song/movie and the artist.
(5 points each) 60
7) This song was a major hit in the mid 70s and features whispers by Britt Ekland, his lover at the time. Name the song and the artist.
(5 points each) 70
8) He played almost nightly with the Grateful Dead between 1990 and 1992 and won the Best New Artist Grammy in 1987. Who is he? (He played with a group that featured his name).
(10 points) 80
9) What is the name of the song that Elton John & Bernie Taupin originally wrote as a tribute to Marilyn Monroe? When the lyrics were changed in 1997 as a tribute to Princess Diana, it was also given an alternate title. Name that title as well.
(5 points each) 90
10) In 1962, this group has a major hit with “Big Girls Don’t Cry.” A song by the same title, but different song was a major hit in 2007. Name both artists.
(5 points each) 100
Saturday, September 6, 2008
Answers (#59): Saturday, September 6, 2008
Major kudos to Beckeye, who is ON FIRE!
1) Michael McDonald
2) “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling” , Righteous Brothers, Hall & Oates, Top Gun, Tom Cruise & Anthony Edwards
3) “Philadelphia Freedom” & Billie Jean King
4) Foreigner & “I Want to Know What Love Is”
5) TLC & “Waterfalls”
6) “Since U Been Gone” & Kelly Clarkston
7) “The Ballad of the Green Berets”
8) Paul McCartney & Wings – “Silly Love Songs”
9) Dionne Warwick, Elton John, Gladys Knight, Stevie Wonder – “That’s What Friends Are For”
10) “Macarena”
1) Michael McDonald
2) “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling” , Righteous Brothers, Hall & Oates, Top Gun, Tom Cruise & Anthony Edwards
3) “Philadelphia Freedom” & Billie Jean King
4) Foreigner & “I Want to Know What Love Is”
5) TLC & “Waterfalls”
6) “Since U Been Gone” & Kelly Clarkston
7) “The Ballad of the Green Berets”
8) Paul McCartney & Wings – “Silly Love Songs”
9) Dionne Warwick, Elton John, Gladys Knight, Stevie Wonder – “That’s What Friends Are For”
10) “Macarena”
Friday, September 5, 2008
Questions (#59): September 5, 2008
1) “I’ll Be Over You” by Toto features a very famous singer singing the line “as soon as my heart stops breaking, anticipating.” Who is he?
(10points) 10
2) This song was chosen as Song of the Century by the RIAA (Recoding Industry Association of America) and originated as a Number #1 song for this duo in 1964. It was covered by another duo in 1980, where it reached Number #12. Name the song and the two duos.
(6 points for the song, 2 points for naming both duos and 1 point each for naming the 1986 film in which the song and the name of the unlikely duo who started singing it) 20
3) This song was a Number #1 hit for Elton John in 1975. The story behind the song is that Elton John and Bernie Taupin wrote it as a favor to Elton’s friend, a famous tennis player. Name the song title and the tennis player.
(5 points each) 30
4) This power ballad was recorded by a British-American rock band and reached Number #1 in the US in February 1985. It remains one of the band’s best known songs. The song features backing vocals from the New Jersey Mass Choir, who also appeared in the video. Name the band and the song.
(5 points each) 40
5) This song was the 2nd biggest Hot 100 single of 1995 according to Billboard’s Year End Charts and the group’s signature song. They performed it at the 2008 BET Awards and Alicia Keys filled in for one of the missing members. Name the group and the song title.
(5 points each) 50
6) This song was very successful in 2005, originally recorded for the 2004 album Breakaway, and was the second US digital download to sell over one million copies. The artist received a Grammy in 2006 for the performance of this song and one more hint – the artist comes from American Idol. Name the song and the artist.
(5 points each) 60
7) Sergeant Barry Sadler is known for what song from 1966?
(10 points) 70
8) This musician has often taken grief from critics for writing songs of little substance in the 70s. He responded by writing and recording this Number # 1 hit in 1976 with his band, which became one of the best selling singles of the decade. The bass guitar had a lead role in the song with a consistent disco-like drum beat. Name the artist and his band, and the song title.
(5 points each) 80
9) This song peaked at Number #1 for 4 weeks in January 1986 and was written by Burt Bacharach and Carole Bayer Sager. Name all four famous performers on the song and the song title.
(2 points each) 90
10) This terribly annoying song was hugely successful between 1995 and 1997 and became the best selling debut single in US history. VH1 ranked it the Number #1 Greatest One Hit Wonder of All Time in 2002. Name the song.
(10 points) 100
(10points) 10
2) This song was chosen as Song of the Century by the RIAA (Recoding Industry Association of America) and originated as a Number #1 song for this duo in 1964. It was covered by another duo in 1980, where it reached Number #12. Name the song and the two duos.
(6 points for the song, 2 points for naming both duos and 1 point each for naming the 1986 film in which the song and the name of the unlikely duo who started singing it) 20
3) This song was a Number #1 hit for Elton John in 1975. The story behind the song is that Elton John and Bernie Taupin wrote it as a favor to Elton’s friend, a famous tennis player. Name the song title and the tennis player.
(5 points each) 30
4) This power ballad was recorded by a British-American rock band and reached Number #1 in the US in February 1985. It remains one of the band’s best known songs. The song features backing vocals from the New Jersey Mass Choir, who also appeared in the video. Name the band and the song.
(5 points each) 40
5) This song was the 2nd biggest Hot 100 single of 1995 according to Billboard’s Year End Charts and the group’s signature song. They performed it at the 2008 BET Awards and Alicia Keys filled in for one of the missing members. Name the group and the song title.
(5 points each) 50
6) This song was very successful in 2005, originally recorded for the 2004 album Breakaway, and was the second US digital download to sell over one million copies. The artist received a Grammy in 2006 for the performance of this song and one more hint – the artist comes from American Idol. Name the song and the artist.
(5 points each) 60
7) Sergeant Barry Sadler is known for what song from 1966?
(10 points) 70
8) This musician has often taken grief from critics for writing songs of little substance in the 70s. He responded by writing and recording this Number # 1 hit in 1976 with his band, which became one of the best selling singles of the decade. The bass guitar had a lead role in the song with a consistent disco-like drum beat. Name the artist and his band, and the song title.
(5 points each) 80
9) This song peaked at Number #1 for 4 weeks in January 1986 and was written by Burt Bacharach and Carole Bayer Sager. Name all four famous performers on the song and the song title.
(2 points each) 90
10) This terribly annoying song was hugely successful between 1995 and 1997 and became the best selling debut single in US history. VH1 ranked it the Number #1 Greatest One Hit Wonder of All Time in 2002. Name the song.
(10 points) 100
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Answers (#58): Thursday, September 4, 2008
1)“Dance with Me” & “Still the One”
2) “Crazy in Love” & “Baby Boy”
3) Janet Jackson
4) “It’s a Heartache” & “Total Eclipse of the Heart” by Bonnie Tyler
5) Jim Croce & “Time in a Bottle”
6) R.E.M. & Skeeter Davis
7) Roy Orbison & Van Halen
8) Redbone with “Come and Get Your Love”
9) “Against All Odds” & (Take a Look at Me Now)
10) Five Man Electrical Band & Ace of Base
2) “Crazy in Love” & “Baby Boy”
3) Janet Jackson
4) “It’s a Heartache” & “Total Eclipse of the Heart” by Bonnie Tyler
5) Jim Croce & “Time in a Bottle”
6) R.E.M. & Skeeter Davis
7) Roy Orbison & Van Halen
8) Redbone with “Come and Get Your Love”
9) “Against All Odds” & (Take a Look at Me Now)
10) Five Man Electrical Band & Ace of Base
Questions (#58): Wednesday, September 3, 2008
1) This group had two major hits from their album Waking and Dreaming in the mid 70s. The band’s name is Orleans. What are the names of the songs?
(5 points each) 10
2) Beyonce had two major hits in 2003, one featuring Jay-Z, the other featuring Sean Paul. What are the names of the songs?
(5 points each) 20
3) She’s the youngest of nine children and actually started her career as an actress throughout the 70s and early 80s. Who is she?
(10 points) 30
4) Born Gaynor Hopkins, she’s a Welsh rock singer. She had a major hit that made it to Number #3 in the US in 1977 and another hit that made it all the way to Number #1 six years later in 1983. That song was also featured in the 2001 movie Bandits and sung in the movie by Cate Blanchett. What are the names of the songs and name the artist.
(4 points each for song titles and 2 points for artist name) 40
5) He had a Number #1 hit after his passing, the third chart posthumous chart topping hit of the rock era (the first two were Otis Redding’s “Sittin on the Dock of the Bay and Janis Joplin’s “Me & Bobby McGee). He died in September of 1973 and the song went to Number #1 three months later. Name the artist and song.
(5 points each) 50
6) “It’s the End of the World as We Know It” happened in 1987 whereas “The End of the World” actually happened in 1963. Name the artists.
(5 points each) 60
7) “Oh, Pretty Woman” originated in 1964 and reached Number #1. It was covered again in 1982 and reached Number #12. Name the artists.
(5 points each) 70
8) They were a Native American rock group that made it all the way to Number #5 in 1974. Who are they and what was their hit?
(5 points each) 80
9) Phil Collins had a major hit in 1984 that was also the title of a movie. The song also had a six word sub-title in parenthesis after the title of the song. Name the song/movie and the sub-title.
(5 points each) 90
10) Their 1971 song was simply entitled “Signs” and in 1994, this group had a song entitled “The Sign.” Name the artists.
(5 points each) 100
(5 points each) 10
2) Beyonce had two major hits in 2003, one featuring Jay-Z, the other featuring Sean Paul. What are the names of the songs?
(5 points each) 20
3) She’s the youngest of nine children and actually started her career as an actress throughout the 70s and early 80s. Who is she?
(10 points) 30
4) Born Gaynor Hopkins, she’s a Welsh rock singer. She had a major hit that made it to Number #3 in the US in 1977 and another hit that made it all the way to Number #1 six years later in 1983. That song was also featured in the 2001 movie Bandits and sung in the movie by Cate Blanchett. What are the names of the songs and name the artist.
(4 points each for song titles and 2 points for artist name) 40
5) He had a Number #1 hit after his passing, the third chart posthumous chart topping hit of the rock era (the first two were Otis Redding’s “Sittin on the Dock of the Bay and Janis Joplin’s “Me & Bobby McGee). He died in September of 1973 and the song went to Number #1 three months later. Name the artist and song.
(5 points each) 50
6) “It’s the End of the World as We Know It” happened in 1987 whereas “The End of the World” actually happened in 1963. Name the artists.
(5 points each) 60
7) “Oh, Pretty Woman” originated in 1964 and reached Number #1. It was covered again in 1982 and reached Number #12. Name the artists.
(5 points each) 70
8) They were a Native American rock group that made it all the way to Number #5 in 1974. Who are they and what was their hit?
(5 points each) 80
9) Phil Collins had a major hit in 1984 that was also the title of a movie. The song also had a six word sub-title in parenthesis after the title of the song. Name the song/movie and the sub-title.
(5 points each) 90
10) Their 1971 song was simply entitled “Signs” and in 1994, this group had a song entitled “The Sign.” Name the artists.
(5 points each) 100
Monday, September 1, 2008
Saturday, August 23, 2008
Answers (#57): Saturday, August 30, 2008
1) “Roses Are Red (My Love)” & “Blue Velvet”
2) “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” & “Killing Me Softly”
3) Olivia Newton-John & “Physical”
4) “End of the Road” – “I’ll Make Love To You” – “On Bended Knee” – “One Sweet Day” – “4 Seasons of Loneliness”
5) Vanessa Carlton
6) Van Halen & Kris Kross
7) Joan Jett & the Blackhearts & “I Love Rock ‘n Roll”
8) “The Candy Man”
9) Hank Ballard & the Midnighters
10) Cornelius Brothers & Sister Rose
2) “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” & “Killing Me Softly”
3) Olivia Newton-John & “Physical”
4) “End of the Road” – “I’ll Make Love To You” – “On Bended Knee” – “One Sweet Day” – “4 Seasons of Loneliness”
5) Vanessa Carlton
6) Van Halen & Kris Kross
7) Joan Jett & the Blackhearts & “I Love Rock ‘n Roll”
8) “The Candy Man”
9) Hank Ballard & the Midnighters
10) Cornelius Brothers & Sister Rose
Questions (#57): Friday, August 29, 2008
1) Bobby Vinton had a Number #1 record in 1962 and another one in 1963. Name the two songs.
(5 points each) 10
2) Roberta Flack won the Grammy for “Record of the Year” in 1973 and again in 1974 for what two songs?
(5 points each) 20
3) She’s an Australian beauty who had one of her biggest hits in 1982 and she recently got married. Name the artist and the hit.
(5 points each) 30
4) Boyz to Men have had five #1 singles in their career. Can you name all 5? (Hint: one was a duet with Mariah Carey).
(2 points each) 40
5) She has released 3 albums, the most recent in 2007. The titles are Be Not Nobody, Harmonium and Heroes & Thieves. Who is she?
(10 points) 50
6) Both groups had a hit with this song title “Jump.” One is probably obvious. Name the 2 groups with the latest one having the hit in 1992.
(5 points each) 60
7) She’s coming up on her 48th birthday (it doesn’t seem possible folks) and she had the Number #1 song in the land from March 20 – May 1st in 1982. That’s a broad clue, so I’ll give you a word from the song: “dime.” Name the artist and the song.
(5 points each) 70
8) As great as the 70s were for music, this song proved every decade has its flaws. This abysmal song reached Number #1 in June 1972. I’ll even give you the artist: Sammy Davis Jr. Name the song.
(10 points) 80
9) Everyone in creation knows that Chubby Checker performed “The Twist.” But the song was originally released in 1959 by what little known group?
(10 points) 90
10) They had 2 big hits in the early 70s: “Treat Her Like A Lady” and “Too Late To Turn Back Now.” Name the group.
(10 points) 100
(5 points each) 10
2) Roberta Flack won the Grammy for “Record of the Year” in 1973 and again in 1974 for what two songs?
(5 points each) 20
3) She’s an Australian beauty who had one of her biggest hits in 1982 and she recently got married. Name the artist and the hit.
(5 points each) 30
4) Boyz to Men have had five #1 singles in their career. Can you name all 5? (Hint: one was a duet with Mariah Carey).
(2 points each) 40
5) She has released 3 albums, the most recent in 2007. The titles are Be Not Nobody, Harmonium and Heroes & Thieves. Who is she?
(10 points) 50
6) Both groups had a hit with this song title “Jump.” One is probably obvious. Name the 2 groups with the latest one having the hit in 1992.
(5 points each) 60
7) She’s coming up on her 48th birthday (it doesn’t seem possible folks) and she had the Number #1 song in the land from March 20 – May 1st in 1982. That’s a broad clue, so I’ll give you a word from the song: “dime.” Name the artist and the song.
(5 points each) 70
8) As great as the 70s were for music, this song proved every decade has its flaws. This abysmal song reached Number #1 in June 1972. I’ll even give you the artist: Sammy Davis Jr. Name the song.
(10 points) 80
9) Everyone in creation knows that Chubby Checker performed “The Twist.” But the song was originally released in 1959 by what little known group?
(10 points) 90
10) They had 2 big hits in the early 70s: “Treat Her Like A Lady” and “Too Late To Turn Back Now.” Name the group.
(10 points) 100
Answers (#56): Thursday, August 28, 2008
1) Patsy Cline
2) Three Dog Night
3) “all the better just to please you” from “Bette Davis’ Eyes” and “our lives have just begun” from “Endless Love”
4) Bryan Adams
5) Labelle & “Lady Marmalade”
6) Alicia Keys”
7) “I Wanna Sex You Up” by Color Me Badd
8) Kenny Rogers
9) The Jeff Beck Group & The Faces
10) Bobby Lewis &”Tossin and Turnin’”
2) Three Dog Night
3) “all the better just to please you” from “Bette Davis’ Eyes” and “our lives have just begun” from “Endless Love”
4) Bryan Adams
5) Labelle & “Lady Marmalade”
6) Alicia Keys”
7) “I Wanna Sex You Up” by Color Me Badd
8) Kenny Rogers
9) The Jeff Beck Group & The Faces
10) Bobby Lewis &”Tossin and Turnin’”
Questions (#56): Wednesday, August 27, 2008
1) She was born Virginia Patterson Hensley and has been portrayed by Jessica Lange and Beverly D’Angelo in the movies. Who is she?
(10 points) 10
2) They initially made some recordings with Beach Boy Brian Wilson handling production duties for them and went by the name of Redwood. Who are they?
(10 points) 20
3) Complete these sentences.
(5 points each) 30
And she'll tease you; she'll unease you, ___ ___ ______ ____ __ ______ ___.
Two hearts that beat as one, ___ _____ ____ ____ _____.
4) He was recently nominated for his fifth Golden Globe in 2007 for his songwriting on the movie Bobby and he’s Canadian. Who is he?
(10 points) 40
5) In 2001, Christina Aguilera, Lil’ Kim, Mya & Pink covered a famous 70s hit. Name the original artist and the name of the hit.
(5 points each) 50
6) Though her debut came as recent as 2001, she’s already accomplished the following: 11 Grammys, 17 Billboard Music Awards, 3 American Music Awards and over 30 million records sold. Who is she?
(10 points) 60
7) This single made it to Number 2 on the American charts in 1991 and onto the New Jack City soundtrack. It’s by a male R&B vocal group formed in Oklahoma City. Name the song and the group.
(5 points each) 70
8) He recently turned 70 on August 21 and he’s had 70+ chart singles on all charts combined, primarily pop and country. He was also voted the “Favorite Singer of All Time” in 1986 from a joint People Magazine & USA Today poll. Who is he? (Hint: his first hit was in 1967 as part of a group).
(10 points) 80
9) Name the two groups Rod Stewart played with before going solo in 1969.
(5 points each) 90
10) This song has been on the Animal House soundtrack and has been covered by Peter Criss of KISS. It went to Number #1 in July of 1961. Name the artist and the song. (Hint: it’s pretty much a standard on oldies compilations).
(5 points each) 100
(10 points) 10
2) They initially made some recordings with Beach Boy Brian Wilson handling production duties for them and went by the name of Redwood. Who are they?
(10 points) 20
3) Complete these sentences.
(5 points each) 30
And she'll tease you; she'll unease you, ___ ___ ______ ____ __ ______ ___.
Two hearts that beat as one, ___ _____ ____ ____ _____.
4) He was recently nominated for his fifth Golden Globe in 2007 for his songwriting on the movie Bobby and he’s Canadian. Who is he?
(10 points) 40
5) In 2001, Christina Aguilera, Lil’ Kim, Mya & Pink covered a famous 70s hit. Name the original artist and the name of the hit.
(5 points each) 50
6) Though her debut came as recent as 2001, she’s already accomplished the following: 11 Grammys, 17 Billboard Music Awards, 3 American Music Awards and over 30 million records sold. Who is she?
(10 points) 60
7) This single made it to Number 2 on the American charts in 1991 and onto the New Jack City soundtrack. It’s by a male R&B vocal group formed in Oklahoma City. Name the song and the group.
(5 points each) 70
8) He recently turned 70 on August 21 and he’s had 70+ chart singles on all charts combined, primarily pop and country. He was also voted the “Favorite Singer of All Time” in 1986 from a joint People Magazine & USA Today poll. Who is he? (Hint: his first hit was in 1967 as part of a group).
(10 points) 80
9) Name the two groups Rod Stewart played with before going solo in 1969.
(5 points each) 90
10) This song has been on the Animal House soundtrack and has been covered by Peter Criss of KISS. It went to Number #1 in July of 1961. Name the artist and the song. (Hint: it’s pretty much a standard on oldies compilations).
(5 points each) 100
Answers (#55): Tuesday, August 26, 2008
1) “I’m Walkin’” & “Garden Party”
2) The Everly Brothers
3) The Guess Who & “American Woman”
4) Blondie & “Heart of Glass”
5) “Hold On” & Wilson Phillips
6) “Breathe” & Faith Hill
7) Carlos Santana
8) Roxette
9) Pink Floyd
10) “Your time has come to shine” from “Bridge Over Troubled Waters” & “ and decided to create a dream come true” from “(They Long to Be) Close to You”
2) The Everly Brothers
3) The Guess Who & “American Woman”
4) Blondie & “Heart of Glass”
5) “Hold On” & Wilson Phillips
6) “Breathe” & Faith Hill
7) Carlos Santana
8) Roxette
9) Pink Floyd
10) “Your time has come to shine” from “Bridge Over Troubled Waters” & “ and decided to create a dream come true” from “(They Long to Be) Close to You”
Questions (#55): Monday, August 25, 2008
1) Ricky Nelson had his first top ten hit in 1957 and his last top ten hit in 1972. What were the titles of those hits?
(5 points each) 10
2) They hold the record for the most Top 100 hits for any duo and trail only Hall & Oates for the most Top 40 singles by a duo. Who are they?
(10 points) 20
3) Who was the first Canadian group to hit number #1 in the US (hint: 1970) and what was the name of the song?
(5 points each) 30
4) This single topped the charts in early 1979, but they were accused of “selling out” because the single was heavily influenced with a disco style. They were a new wave, punk-styled band and were fronted by a waitress. What are the group’s name and the name of the single?
(5 points each) 40
5) Their debut single went to Number #1 in the spring of 1990, bumping Madonna’s “Vogue” out of the top slot. They have very famous musical parents. What are the title of the song and the name of the group?
(5 points each) 50
6) Her maiden name is Audrey _____ Perry. Though she’s primarily a country artist, she had a huge blockbuster in 2000. By the way, did I mention she’s gorgeous (that's a huge hint)? What was the name of her hit and what is her stage name?
(5 points) 60
7) His band created a highly successful blend of rock, blues, salsa and jazz fusion. He was very strong on the charts in the 70s and early 80s, but his music faded from the scene. In 1999 he returned to the charts with a vengeance. Who is he?
(10 points) 70
8) This group consists of Maria Fredriksson and Per Gessle. What is the group’s name?
(10 points) 80
9) Their heyday was clearly the 70s, but they also enjoyed some additional success in 1987 with the album A Momentary Lapse in Reason and in 1994 with The Division Bell. Who are they?
(10 points) 90
10) Complete the following sentences.
(5 points each) 100
Sail on silver girl, sail on by; ____ ____ ___ ____ __ _____.
On the day that you were born, the angels got together ___ _______ __ ______ _ _____ ____ ____.
(5 points each) 10
2) They hold the record for the most Top 100 hits for any duo and trail only Hall & Oates for the most Top 40 singles by a duo. Who are they?
(10 points) 20
3) Who was the first Canadian group to hit number #1 in the US (hint: 1970) and what was the name of the song?
(5 points each) 30
4) This single topped the charts in early 1979, but they were accused of “selling out” because the single was heavily influenced with a disco style. They were a new wave, punk-styled band and were fronted by a waitress. What are the group’s name and the name of the single?
(5 points each) 40
5) Their debut single went to Number #1 in the spring of 1990, bumping Madonna’s “Vogue” out of the top slot. They have very famous musical parents. What are the title of the song and the name of the group?
(5 points each) 50
6) Her maiden name is Audrey _____ Perry. Though she’s primarily a country artist, she had a huge blockbuster in 2000. By the way, did I mention she’s gorgeous (that's a huge hint)? What was the name of her hit and what is her stage name?
(5 points) 60
7) His band created a highly successful blend of rock, blues, salsa and jazz fusion. He was very strong on the charts in the 70s and early 80s, but his music faded from the scene. In 1999 he returned to the charts with a vengeance. Who is he?
(10 points) 70
8) This group consists of Maria Fredriksson and Per Gessle. What is the group’s name?
(10 points) 80
9) Their heyday was clearly the 70s, but they also enjoyed some additional success in 1987 with the album A Momentary Lapse in Reason and in 1994 with The Division Bell. Who are they?
(10 points) 90
10) Complete the following sentences.
(5 points each) 100
Sail on silver girl, sail on by; ____ ____ ___ ____ __ _____.
On the day that you were born, the angels got together ___ _______ __ ______ _ _____ ____ ____.
Friday, August 22, 2008
Answers (#54): Saturday, August 23, 2008
1) Toni Braxton, “Breathe Again
2) “because the doggone girl in mine” & “and she was terminally pretty”
3) Bryndle
4) Culture Club, Wham, Sade, Paul Young, Jason Donovan
5) Melvin Franklin, Eddie Kendricks, Otis Williams, Paul Williams, and David Ruffin
6) Anita Ward, Amii Stewart, Suzi Quatro & Chris Norman, Randy Vanwarmer, Leif Garrett
7) Vanilla Ice
8) “She Loves You”
9) True
10) Bernie Taupin, Hal David, Gerry Goffin, Cynthia Weil, Mike Love
2) “because the doggone girl in mine” & “and she was terminally pretty”
3) Bryndle
4) Culture Club, Wham, Sade, Paul Young, Jason Donovan
5) Melvin Franklin, Eddie Kendricks, Otis Williams, Paul Williams, and David Ruffin
6) Anita Ward, Amii Stewart, Suzi Quatro & Chris Norman, Randy Vanwarmer, Leif Garrett
7) Vanilla Ice
8) “She Loves You”
9) True
10) Bernie Taupin, Hal David, Gerry Goffin, Cynthia Weil, Mike Love
Questions (#54): Friday, August 22, 2008
It took long enough to get here this week, but finally it's FRIDAY! Have a good one everybody!
1) Identify the artist and song by these lyrics.
(5 points each) 10
And I can't stop thinkin' about
About the way things used to be
And I can't stop thinkin' about
About the love that you make to me
And I can't get you outta my head
How in the world will I begin
To let you walk right out my life
And blow my heart away
2) Complete these sentences.
(5 points each) 20
I know she’s mine, _______ ___ _______ ____ __ _____.
He was a hard-headed man, he was brutally handsome ___ ___ ___ __________ ______.
3) Identify the group formed by these members: Andrew Gold, Karla Bonoff, Kenny Edwards & Wendy Waldman.
(10 points) 30
4) Identify the artists by these album titles.
(2 points each) 40
Colour By Numbers
Make It Big
Diamond Life
The Secret of Association
Ten Good Reasons
5) Motown’s Temptations have had over 20 members throughout their storied history. Can you name the Classic Five lineup from 1965?
(2 points each) 50
6) Identify these songs by their artists from 1979.
(2 points each) 60
“Ring My Bell”
“Knock On Wood”
“Stumblin’ In”
“Just When I Needed You Most” (and beck thought “Call Me Al” was bad…)
“I Was Made for Dancin’”
7) His real name is Robert Matthew Van Winkle, but you probably know him as?
(10 points) 70
8) What other Beatles’ song can Paul McCartney be heard singing toward the end of “All You Need is Love?”
(10 points) 80
9) Wayman Tisdale, the smooth jazz artist, also used to be a star in the NBA. True or False
(10 points) 90
10) Name their primary songwriting partners throughout their careers.
(2 points each) 100
Elton John
Burt Bacharach
Carole King
Barry Mann
Brian Wilson (he had so many – give me his cousin)
1) Identify the artist and song by these lyrics.
(5 points each) 10
And I can't stop thinkin' about
About the way things used to be
And I can't stop thinkin' about
About the love that you make to me
And I can't get you outta my head
How in the world will I begin
To let you walk right out my life
And blow my heart away
2) Complete these sentences.
(5 points each) 20
I know she’s mine, _______ ___ _______ ____ __ _____.
He was a hard-headed man, he was brutally handsome ___ ___ ___ __________ ______.
3) Identify the group formed by these members: Andrew Gold, Karla Bonoff, Kenny Edwards & Wendy Waldman.
(10 points) 30
4) Identify the artists by these album titles.
(2 points each) 40
Colour By Numbers
Make It Big
Diamond Life
The Secret of Association
Ten Good Reasons
5) Motown’s Temptations have had over 20 members throughout their storied history. Can you name the Classic Five lineup from 1965?
(2 points each) 50
6) Identify these songs by their artists from 1979.
(2 points each) 60
“Ring My Bell”
“Knock On Wood”
“Stumblin’ In”
“Just When I Needed You Most” (and beck thought “Call Me Al” was bad…)
“I Was Made for Dancin’”
7) His real name is Robert Matthew Van Winkle, but you probably know him as?
(10 points) 70
8) What other Beatles’ song can Paul McCartney be heard singing toward the end of “All You Need is Love?”
(10 points) 80
9) Wayman Tisdale, the smooth jazz artist, also used to be a star in the NBA. True or False
(10 points) 90
10) Name their primary songwriting partners throughout their careers.
(2 points each) 100
Elton John
Burt Bacharach
Carole King
Barry Mann
Brian Wilson (he had so many – give me his cousin)
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Answers (#53): Thursday, August 21, 2008
1) Aynsley Dunbar
2) Peter Brown
3) “Don’t Cross the River” & America
4) The Cars
5) FM (No Static at All)
6) The Runaways, Fanny, the Bangles, Bananarama, the Supremes
7) True
8) “why twice you ran away” & “there were hints and allegations” (the second from "You Can Call Me Al"
9) Neil young or Linda Ronstadt, Bette Midler, Seal, Lynn Anderson, Poison
10) Cedar Rapids, Macon (couldn't find a song titled either one of these places - Fogelberg has a song entitled "Illinois"
2) Peter Brown
3) “Don’t Cross the River” & America
4) The Cars
5) FM (No Static at All)
6) The Runaways, Fanny, the Bangles, Bananarama, the Supremes
7) True
8) “why twice you ran away” & “there were hints and allegations” (the second from "You Can Call Me Al"
9) Neil young or Linda Ronstadt, Bette Midler, Seal, Lynn Anderson, Poison
10) Cedar Rapids, Macon (couldn't find a song titled either one of these places - Fogelberg has a song entitled "Illinois"
Questions (#53): Wednesday, August 20, 2008
1) He played drums for Journey & Jefferson Starship. Who is he?
(10 points) 10
2) What disco artist wrote “Material Girl” for Madonna?
(10 points) 20
3) Identify the artist and song from these lyrics.
(5 points each) 30
There's a little girl out lyin' on her own
She's got a broken heart
She's not the kind to take you down for long
She knows and plays it smart
4) For what group did Elliot Easton, David Robinson and Greg Hawks play?
(10 points) 40
5) Steely Dan performed the title song to what 1978 film?
(10 points) 50
6) Identify the groups that included these girls.
(2 points each) 60
Lita Ford
June Millington
Susanna Hoffs
Sara Dallin
Mary Wilson
7) “Martha My Dear” off the Beatles’ White album is about Paul McCartney’s English sheep dog: True or False?
(10 points) 70
8) Complete the following sentences:
(5 points each) 80
But on a midnight watch I realized ___ _____ ___ ___ ____.
There were incidents and accidents, _____ ____ _____ ___ ___________.
9) Identify the performers of these flowery songs.
(2 points each) 90
“Love is a Rose”
“The Rose”
“Kiss From a Rose”
“Rose Garden”
“Every Rose Has Its Thorn”
10) Which 2 locations are not the names of songs or performers?
(5 points each) 100
Kansas City, Arizona, Cedar Rapids, California, Berlin, Chicago, Jackson, Macon, Atlantis, Illinois
(10 points) 10
2) What disco artist wrote “Material Girl” for Madonna?
(10 points) 20
3) Identify the artist and song from these lyrics.
(5 points each) 30
There's a little girl out lyin' on her own
She's got a broken heart
She's not the kind to take you down for long
She knows and plays it smart
4) For what group did Elliot Easton, David Robinson and Greg Hawks play?
(10 points) 40
5) Steely Dan performed the title song to what 1978 film?
(10 points) 50
6) Identify the groups that included these girls.
(2 points each) 60
Lita Ford
June Millington
Susanna Hoffs
Sara Dallin
Mary Wilson
7) “Martha My Dear” off the Beatles’ White album is about Paul McCartney’s English sheep dog: True or False?
(10 points) 70
8) Complete the following sentences:
(5 points each) 80
But on a midnight watch I realized ___ _____ ___ ___ ____.
There were incidents and accidents, _____ ____ _____ ___ ___________.
9) Identify the performers of these flowery songs.
(2 points each) 90
“Love is a Rose”
“The Rose”
“Kiss From a Rose”
“Rose Garden”
“Every Rose Has Its Thorn”
10) Which 2 locations are not the names of songs or performers?
(5 points each) 100
Kansas City, Arizona, Cedar Rapids, California, Berlin, Chicago, Jackson, Macon, Atlantis, Illinois
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Answers (#52): Tuesday, August 18, 2008
1) “You Can’t Always Get What You Want”
2) “Strawberry Field Forever” reached Number #2 because its path was blocked by the other side, “Penny Lane”
3) Spooky Tooth
4) Billy Mumy, who played Will Robinson
5) Bruce Springsteen & “Dancing In The Dark”
6) Bruce Hornsby
7) McCartney, Wild Life, Ram, Red Rose Speedway, Band on the Run
8) Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes
9) Gary Wright & Eddie Van Halen
10) "Shout" in Animal House
there seems to be some controvery on my answer for number 2. according to Billboard Magazine the answer is correct but according to other publications, it is not. at one time in 1964, the Beatles held the top five songs: "I Wanna Hold You Hand" "Please Please Me" "Can't Buy Me Love" "From Me To You" "She Loves You." other record publications hold that not all five reached number 1. according to Bilboard, Strawberry Fields was the first one not to make it. regardless, give yourself credit.
does anyone have any thoughts on this?
best to you,
Editor
2) “Strawberry Field Forever” reached Number #2 because its path was blocked by the other side, “Penny Lane”
3) Spooky Tooth
4) Billy Mumy, who played Will Robinson
5) Bruce Springsteen & “Dancing In The Dark”
6) Bruce Hornsby
7) McCartney, Wild Life, Ram, Red Rose Speedway, Band on the Run
8) Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes
9) Gary Wright & Eddie Van Halen
10) "Shout" in Animal House
there seems to be some controvery on my answer for number 2. according to Billboard Magazine the answer is correct but according to other publications, it is not. at one time in 1964, the Beatles held the top five songs: "I Wanna Hold You Hand" "Please Please Me" "Can't Buy Me Love" "From Me To You" "She Loves You." other record publications hold that not all five reached number 1. according to Bilboard, Strawberry Fields was the first one not to make it. regardless, give yourself credit.
does anyone have any thoughts on this?
best to you,
Editor
Questions (#52): Monday, August 17, 2008
1) The recent movie “21” and the 1984 movie “The Big Chill” both featured a song in common in their soundtrack. What was the song?
(10 points) 10
2) Can you name the first Beatles’ single to fail to reach Number #1 and what was the song on the reverse side?
(5 points each) 20
3) Gary Wright of “Dream Weaver” fame played with what group in the late 60s and early 70s?
(10 points) 30
4) One of the cast members of the 60s television series became an acclaimed songwriter in the 80s and 90s, collaborating with the group America on several songs. Who is this cast member?
(10 points) 40
5) Courtney Cox appeared in a famous video in the mid 80s when she was largely an unknown. Who is the artist and the name of the song?
(5 points each) 50
6) Who is the co-writer of Don Henley’s “The End of the Innocence?”
(10 points) 60
7) Name the first 5 album titles of Paul McCartney’s (with or without Wings) post Beatles.
(2 points each) 70
8) Simply Red covered “If You Don’t Know Me By now” in 1989. Who made the song famous in the 70s?
(10 points) 80
9) Who played piano on Harry Nilsson’s version of “Without You” in 1971 and guitar on Michael Jackson’s “Beat It” from the Thriller LP?
(5 points each) 90
10) Otis Day & the Nights are famous for what song in what movie?
(5 points each) 100
(10 points) 10
2) Can you name the first Beatles’ single to fail to reach Number #1 and what was the song on the reverse side?
(5 points each) 20
3) Gary Wright of “Dream Weaver” fame played with what group in the late 60s and early 70s?
(10 points) 30
4) One of the cast members of the 60s television series became an acclaimed songwriter in the 80s and 90s, collaborating with the group America on several songs. Who is this cast member?
(10 points) 40
5) Courtney Cox appeared in a famous video in the mid 80s when she was largely an unknown. Who is the artist and the name of the song?
(5 points each) 50
6) Who is the co-writer of Don Henley’s “The End of the Innocence?”
(10 points) 60
7) Name the first 5 album titles of Paul McCartney’s (with or without Wings) post Beatles.
(2 points each) 70
8) Simply Red covered “If You Don’t Know Me By now” in 1989. Who made the song famous in the 70s?
(10 points) 80
9) Who played piano on Harry Nilsson’s version of “Without You” in 1971 and guitar on Michael Jackson’s “Beat It” from the Thriller LP?
(5 points each) 90
10) Otis Day & the Nights are famous for what song in what movie?
(5 points each) 100
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Answers (#51): Saturday, August 16, 2008
1) “One Thing Leads To Another” & Reach the Beach
2) Black Tie
3) “well they split up” and “walkin out the door”
4) Lionel Richie, “Say You Say Me”
5) 70s: Climax (of “Precious & Few” fame) 80s: Klymaxx (of “I Miss You” fame)
6) “Tighter, Tighter,” Simple Minds
7) False
8) “Broken Wings” & “Kyrie”
9) Thank God It’s Friday
10) Barry, Robin, Maurice, Andy
2) Black Tie
3) “well they split up” and “walkin out the door”
4) Lionel Richie, “Say You Say Me”
5) 70s: Climax (of “Precious & Few” fame) 80s: Klymaxx (of “I Miss You” fame)
6) “Tighter, Tighter,” Simple Minds
7) False
8) “Broken Wings” & “Kyrie”
9) Thank God It’s Friday
10) Barry, Robin, Maurice, Andy
Questions (#51): Friday, August 15, 2008
1) What was the biggest hit by the English band “The Fixx” and the name of the album it came from?
(5 points each) 10
2) Billy Swan of “I Can Help” fame, James Griffin of Bread fame and Randy Meisner of Poco & Eagles fame formed a group in the later years of their careers. What is the name of that group?
(10 points) 20
3) Complete the following sentences.
(5 points each) 30
Her and her husband Bobby ____ ____ _____ __
Don’t you love her as she’s ______ ___ ___ ____
4) This Golden Globe & Academy Award winning song was featured on the soundtrack of the movie White Nights. Name the artist and song.
(5 points each) 40
5) There was a group in the 70s and a group in the 80s with the same name, but the spelling of their names was completely different. Name the groups.
(5 points each) 50
6) Alive & Kicking the group had a hit single in 1970 and years later, “Alive & Kicking” was a single by what group?
(5 points each) 60
7) True or False: Thelma Houston and Whitney Houston are related.
(10 points) 70
8) Mr. Mister had 2 huge hits in 1986. Name them.
(5 points each) 80
9) The Commodores “Brickhouse” was in a 1978 Donna Summer movie. Name the movie.
(10 points) 90
10) What are all 4 of the Brothers’ Gibb first names?
(10 points for all of them, none for less) 100
(5 points each) 10
2) Billy Swan of “I Can Help” fame, James Griffin of Bread fame and Randy Meisner of Poco & Eagles fame formed a group in the later years of their careers. What is the name of that group?
(10 points) 20
3) Complete the following sentences.
(5 points each) 30
Her and her husband Bobby ____ ____ _____ __
Don’t you love her as she’s ______ ___ ___ ____
4) This Golden Globe & Academy Award winning song was featured on the soundtrack of the movie White Nights. Name the artist and song.
(5 points each) 40
5) There was a group in the 70s and a group in the 80s with the same name, but the spelling of their names was completely different. Name the groups.
(5 points each) 50
6) Alive & Kicking the group had a hit single in 1970 and years later, “Alive & Kicking” was a single by what group?
(5 points each) 60
7) True or False: Thelma Houston and Whitney Houston are related.
(10 points) 70
8) Mr. Mister had 2 huge hits in 1986. Name them.
(5 points each) 80
9) The Commodores “Brickhouse” was in a 1978 Donna Summer movie. Name the movie.
(10 points) 90
10) What are all 4 of the Brothers’ Gibb first names?
(10 points for all of them, none for less) 100
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Answers (#50): Thursday, August 14, 2008
1) Stevie Nicks
2) Dolly Parton, the Doors, Rick James, UB40, Styx
3) The Fortunes or Cher, “Here Comes That Rainy Day Feeling Again”
4) Survivor, Madonna, Miami Sound Machine, Boston, Cameo
5) Village People
6) Rick Astley
7) Karla Bonoff, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, Jimmy Webb, Joni Mitchell, Lennon-McCartney
8) Dan Fogelberg
9) Tina Turner, Aretha Franklin, Sam & Dave, The O’Jays, The Stylistics
10) Michael Nesmith
2) Dolly Parton, the Doors, Rick James, UB40, Styx
3) The Fortunes or Cher, “Here Comes That Rainy Day Feeling Again”
4) Survivor, Madonna, Miami Sound Machine, Boston, Cameo
5) Village People
6) Rick Astley
7) Karla Bonoff, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, Jimmy Webb, Joni Mitchell, Lennon-McCartney
8) Dan Fogelberg
9) Tina Turner, Aretha Franklin, Sam & Dave, The O’Jays, The Stylistics
10) Michael Nesmith
Questions (#50): Wednesday, August 13, 2008
1) Dan Fogelberg recorded his brilliant album The Innocent Age in 1980-1981. This was a two record set. On the album, he had many guest performers. Pick out the musician who did not play or sing on the album from this list.
(10 points) 10
Joni Mitchell, Stevie Nicks, Don Henley, Glenn Frey, Emmylou Harris
2) Identify the artists from these album titles from 1983.
(2 point each) 20
Burlap & Satin
Alive, She Cried
Cold Blooded
Labour of Love
Kilroy Was Here
3) Identify the artist and the song by these lyrics. (I’ll take one of 2 artists)
(5 points each) 30
Misty morning eyes
I'm trying to disguise the way I feel
But I just can't hide it
People seem to know
The loneliness will show
I'm thinking of my pride
But breaking up inside
4) Identify the artists who performed these songs in 1986.
(2 points each) 40
“Burning Heart”
“Live To Tell”
“Conga”
“Amanda”
“Word Up”
5) Original members of this group included Victor Willis, Felipe Rose, Randy Jones, David Hodo, Glenn Hughes, and Alex Briley. Who are they?
(10 points) 50
6) Probably the most annoying artist of the late 1980s, he is responsible for the song “It Would Take a Strong, Strong Man.” Who is he?
(10 points) 60
7) Who are the songwriters of these songs?
(2 points) 70
“If He’s Ever Near”
“When I Think of You” (1986)
“By the Time I Get To Phoenix”
“Both Sides Now”
“I Wanna Be Your Man”
8) He was born on today, August 13th, 1951 and had album titles of High Country Snows and The Wild Places. Who is he?
(10 points) 80
9) Who was not an original Motown artist?
(2 points each) 90
Smokey Robinson, Tina Turner, Martha Reeves, Diana Ross, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Sam & Dave, Marvin Gaye, Rare Earth, The O’Jays, The Stylistics
10) His mother is famous for inventing Liquid Paper. Who is he?
(10 points) 100
(10 points) 10
Joni Mitchell, Stevie Nicks, Don Henley, Glenn Frey, Emmylou Harris
2) Identify the artists from these album titles from 1983.
(2 point each) 20
Burlap & Satin
Alive, She Cried
Cold Blooded
Labour of Love
Kilroy Was Here
3) Identify the artist and the song by these lyrics. (I’ll take one of 2 artists)
(5 points each) 30
Misty morning eyes
I'm trying to disguise the way I feel
But I just can't hide it
People seem to know
The loneliness will show
I'm thinking of my pride
But breaking up inside
4) Identify the artists who performed these songs in 1986.
(2 points each) 40
“Burning Heart”
“Live To Tell”
“Conga”
“Amanda”
“Word Up”
5) Original members of this group included Victor Willis, Felipe Rose, Randy Jones, David Hodo, Glenn Hughes, and Alex Briley. Who are they?
(10 points) 50
6) Probably the most annoying artist of the late 1980s, he is responsible for the song “It Would Take a Strong, Strong Man.” Who is he?
(10 points) 60
7) Who are the songwriters of these songs?
(2 points) 70
“If He’s Ever Near”
“When I Think of You” (1986)
“By the Time I Get To Phoenix”
“Both Sides Now”
“I Wanna Be Your Man”
8) He was born on today, August 13th, 1951 and had album titles of High Country Snows and The Wild Places. Who is he?
(10 points) 80
9) Who was not an original Motown artist?
(2 points each) 90
Smokey Robinson, Tina Turner, Martha Reeves, Diana Ross, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Sam & Dave, Marvin Gaye, Rare Earth, The O’Jays, The Stylistics
10) His mother is famous for inventing Liquid Paper. Who is he?
(10 points) 100
Monday, August 11, 2008
Answers (#49): Tuesday, August 12, 2008
1) Barbara Streisand, Cher
2) Vincent Price
3) Paul Nicholas
4) “Johnny Angel” , “My Dad”
5) Survivor, “The Search Is Over”
6) Haircut One Hundred, Lionel Richie, Sade, Paul Young, Level 42
7) Five Star, Silk & Steel
8) Robbie Dupree, Ambrosia, Cliff Richard, Isaac Hayes, Mickey Gilley
9) Urban Cowboy
10) Groundhog Day
2) Vincent Price
3) Paul Nicholas
4) “Johnny Angel” , “My Dad”
5) Survivor, “The Search Is Over”
6) Haircut One Hundred, Lionel Richie, Sade, Paul Young, Level 42
7) Five Star, Silk & Steel
8) Robbie Dupree, Ambrosia, Cliff Richard, Isaac Hayes, Mickey Gilley
9) Urban Cowboy
10) Groundhog Day
Questions (#49): Monday, August 11, 2008
1) Name the two Best Actress Oscar winners (one from the 70s, the other from the 80s) who have had numerous hits in their music careers.
(5 point each) 10
2) Who does the narration on Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” video?
(10 points) 20
3) Who performed the disco hit song “Heaven on the 7th Floor” which rose to #6 on the US charts in 1976?
(10 points) 30
4) Name the two hit songs that came from regular cast members of the Donna Reed Show Shelly Fabres and Paul Petersen. Fabres’ went to #1 and Petersen’s was a hit in 1962.
(5 points each) 40
5) Identify this artist and song by these lyrics.
(5 points each) 50
How can I convince you what you see is real
Who am I to blame you for doubting what you feel
I was always reachin', you were just a girl
I knew I took for granted the friend I have in you
6) Identify these artists who performed these albums.
(2 points each) 60
Pelican West
Can’t Slow Down
Diamond Life
The Secret of Association
Running in the Family
7) What is the name of the group whose members are Denise Pearson, Doris May Pearson, Lorraine Samantha Jean Pearson, Stedman Pearson and Delroy Pearson and what was the name of their 1986 hit album?
(5 points each) 70
8) Who performed these hits from 1980?
(2 points each) 80
“Steal Away”
“Biggest Part of Me”
“We Don’t Talk Anymore”
“Don’t Let Go”
“Stand By Me”
9) The Eagles’ 1975 hit “Lyin’ Eyes” was in what movie soundtrack in 1980?
(10 points) 90
10) “I Got You Babe” was prominent and important to the storyline in what 1993 movie?
(10 points) 100
(5 point each) 10
2) Who does the narration on Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” video?
(10 points) 20
3) Who performed the disco hit song “Heaven on the 7th Floor” which rose to #6 on the US charts in 1976?
(10 points) 30
4) Name the two hit songs that came from regular cast members of the Donna Reed Show Shelly Fabres and Paul Petersen. Fabres’ went to #1 and Petersen’s was a hit in 1962.
(5 points each) 40
5) Identify this artist and song by these lyrics.
(5 points each) 50
How can I convince you what you see is real
Who am I to blame you for doubting what you feel
I was always reachin', you were just a girl
I knew I took for granted the friend I have in you
6) Identify these artists who performed these albums.
(2 points each) 60
Pelican West
Can’t Slow Down
Diamond Life
The Secret of Association
Running in the Family
7) What is the name of the group whose members are Denise Pearson, Doris May Pearson, Lorraine Samantha Jean Pearson, Stedman Pearson and Delroy Pearson and what was the name of their 1986 hit album?
(5 points each) 70
8) Who performed these hits from 1980?
(2 points each) 80
“Steal Away”
“Biggest Part of Me”
“We Don’t Talk Anymore”
“Don’t Let Go”
“Stand By Me”
9) The Eagles’ 1975 hit “Lyin’ Eyes” was in what movie soundtrack in 1980?
(10 points) 90
10) “I Got You Babe” was prominent and important to the storyline in what 1993 movie?
(10 points) 100
Thursday, August 7, 2008
Answers (#48): Saturday, August 9, 2008
1) The Royal Guardsmen
2) True
3) Alvin Tostig
4) “Yesterday Once More” & “Only Yesterday”
5) Don Henley, “End of the Innocence”
6) This is Spinal Tap
7) “Make Me Lose Control”
8) The Cars, Bob Seger, Kiss, Kool & the Gang, Stevie Wonder
9) The Archies, Def Leppard, Jimmy Gilmer & the Fireballs, Rolling Stones, Tommy James & the Shondells
10) “Tiny Dancer"
2) True
3) Alvin Tostig
4) “Yesterday Once More” & “Only Yesterday”
5) Don Henley, “End of the Innocence”
6) This is Spinal Tap
7) “Make Me Lose Control”
8) The Cars, Bob Seger, Kiss, Kool & the Gang, Stevie Wonder
9) The Archies, Def Leppard, Jimmy Gilmer & the Fireballs, Rolling Stones, Tommy James & the Shondells
10) “Tiny Dancer"
Questions (#48): Friday, August 8, 2008
1) In December of 1966, their novelty record hit #2 in the US. The name of the song was “Snoopy vs the Red Baron. What was the name of the group?
(10 points) 10
2) True or False: In 1961 a local Tallahassee band named The Rumours was comprised of Gram Parsons, Jim Stafford and Lobo.
(10 points) 20
3) Who is”Levon’s” father?
(10 points) 30
4) Can you name the two Carpenters’ hits with the word “yesterday” in the title?
(5 points each) 40
5) Identify the artist and the song by these lyrics.
(5 points each) 50
O' beautiful, for spacious skies
But now those skies are threatening
They're beating plowshares into swords
For this tired old man that we elected king
Armchair warriors often fail
And we've been poisoned by these fairy tales
6) The tagline for this movie is “Does for rock and roll what "The Sound of Music" did for hills.” What is the name of the movie?
(10 points) 60
7) What was Eric Carmen’s follow-up hit to “Hungry Eyes” from Dirty Dancing?
(10 points) 70
8) Identify the artist by these album names.
(2 points each) 80
Panorama
Beautiful Loser
Dressed To Kill
Emergency
Conversation Peace
9) Identify these artists by these sweet song.
(2 points each) 90
“Sugar Sugar”
“Pour Some Sugar On Me”
“Sugar Shack”
“Brown Sugar”
“Sugar On Sunday”
10) What Elton John song was most prominent in 2002’s “Almost Famous”?
(10 points) 100
have a GREAT weekend, everyone!
Editor
(10 points) 10
2) True or False: In 1961 a local Tallahassee band named The Rumours was comprised of Gram Parsons, Jim Stafford and Lobo.
(10 points) 20
3) Who is”Levon’s” father?
(10 points) 30
4) Can you name the two Carpenters’ hits with the word “yesterday” in the title?
(5 points each) 40
5) Identify the artist and the song by these lyrics.
(5 points each) 50
O' beautiful, for spacious skies
But now those skies are threatening
They're beating plowshares into swords
For this tired old man that we elected king
Armchair warriors often fail
And we've been poisoned by these fairy tales
6) The tagline for this movie is “Does for rock and roll what "The Sound of Music" did for hills.” What is the name of the movie?
(10 points) 60
7) What was Eric Carmen’s follow-up hit to “Hungry Eyes” from Dirty Dancing?
(10 points) 70
8) Identify the artist by these album names.
(2 points each) 80
Panorama
Beautiful Loser
Dressed To Kill
Emergency
Conversation Peace
9) Identify these artists by these sweet song.
(2 points each) 90
“Sugar Sugar”
“Pour Some Sugar On Me”
“Sugar Shack”
“Brown Sugar”
“Sugar On Sunday”
10) What Elton John song was most prominent in 2002’s “Almost Famous”?
(10 points) 100
have a GREAT weekend, everyone!
Editor
Saturday, August 2, 2008
Answers (#47): Thursday, August 7, 2008
interestingly, the number 8 question was the most intiguing to me when creating yesterday's quiz. i've always loved "All Aone At Christmas" and wondered who wrote it. as i researched it, the answer shocked me, but then when i remembered the video, it made sense. Bruce Springsteen's buddy and everyone's favorite Soprano character, Silvio (aka Steven Van Zandt) wrote it and the video had Clarence from the E Street Band playing on it.
1) Jewel
2) Joan Osborne, Joe Cocker, John Mellencamp, Journey, Judy Collins
3) Jackie DeShannon, Barry Mann & Cynthia Weil, Jimmy Webb, Neil Young, Warren Zevon
4) The Motels
5) Nat King Cole & Natalie Cole on her release, Unforgettable
6) Clint Eastwood
7) Home Alone 2 & Love Actually
8) Steven Van Zandt
9) Roger McGuinn
10) The Wallflowers
1) Jewel
2) Joan Osborne, Joe Cocker, John Mellencamp, Journey, Judy Collins
3) Jackie DeShannon, Barry Mann & Cynthia Weil, Jimmy Webb, Neil Young, Warren Zevon
4) The Motels
5) Nat King Cole & Natalie Cole on her release, Unforgettable
6) Clint Eastwood
7) Home Alone 2 & Love Actually
8) Steven Van Zandt
9) Roger McGuinn
10) The Wallflowers
Questions (#47): Wednesday, August 6, 2008
1) In 2006, she released her Goodbye Alice in Wonderland album (and she’s gorgeous). Who is she?
(10 points) 10
2) Identify these albums by their artists.
(2 points each) 20
Relish (1995)
Have a Little Faith (1994)
Dance Naked (1994)
Trial By Fire (1996)
Colors of the Day: The Best of -------- (1972)
3) Identify these songwriters.
(2 points each) 30
“When You Walk in the Room”
“Don’t Know Much”
“The Moon is a Harsh Mistress”
“Love is a Rose”
“Hasten Down the Wind”
4) Martha Davis was the lead singer of what group in the 80s?
(10 points) 40
5) Frank & Nancy Sinatra were a famous father/daughter duet team. In 1991, there was another one. Who are they?
(10 points) 50
6) He was credited with a couple of songwriting credits on the original soundtrack of The Bridges of Madison County. Who is he?
(10 points) 60
7) “All Alone for Christmas” was in what two famous movies in 1992 and 2003? (a variation of this question was posed in EMT #23)
(5 points each) 70
8) Now, can you name the songwriter of the above song?
(10 points) 80
9) Tom Petty helped him write “King of the Hill” from his 1990 release “Back From Rio.” Who is he?
(10 points) 90
10) Who covered David Bowie’s “Heroes” in the 1998 movie Godzilla?
(10 points) 100
(10 points) 10
2) Identify these albums by their artists.
(2 points each) 20
Relish (1995)
Have a Little Faith (1994)
Dance Naked (1994)
Trial By Fire (1996)
Colors of the Day: The Best of -------- (1972)
3) Identify these songwriters.
(2 points each) 30
“When You Walk in the Room”
“Don’t Know Much”
“The Moon is a Harsh Mistress”
“Love is a Rose”
“Hasten Down the Wind”
4) Martha Davis was the lead singer of what group in the 80s?
(10 points) 40
5) Frank & Nancy Sinatra were a famous father/daughter duet team. In 1991, there was another one. Who are they?
(10 points) 50
6) He was credited with a couple of songwriting credits on the original soundtrack of The Bridges of Madison County. Who is he?
(10 points) 60
7) “All Alone for Christmas” was in what two famous movies in 1992 and 2003? (a variation of this question was posed in EMT #23)
(5 points each) 70
8) Now, can you name the songwriter of the above song?
(10 points) 80
9) Tom Petty helped him write “King of the Hill” from his 1990 release “Back From Rio.” Who is he?
(10 points) 90
10) Who covered David Bowie’s “Heroes” in the 1998 movie Godzilla?
(10 points) 100
Answers (#46): Tuesday, August 5, 2008
1) Giving You the Best That I Got
2) Arlo Guthrie
3) Art Garfunkel, Peter Paul & Mary, Joe South, the Who, the Proclaimers
4) Bad Company, Badfinger, the Who, Bette Midler, Boney James
5) “In the Deep”, Bird York
6) Blue Oyster Cult
7) Deep Purple, Diana Krall, the Doobie Brothers, Fleetwood Mac, Gloria Estefan
8) Grand Funk Railroad
9) James Taylor, “Up on the Roof”
10) “The New Girl in School”
2) Arlo Guthrie
3) Art Garfunkel, Peter Paul & Mary, Joe South, the Who, the Proclaimers
4) Bad Company, Badfinger, the Who, Bette Midler, Boney James
5) “In the Deep”, Bird York
6) Blue Oyster Cult
7) Deep Purple, Diana Krall, the Doobie Brothers, Fleetwood Mac, Gloria Estefan
8) Grand Funk Railroad
9) James Taylor, “Up on the Roof”
10) “The New Girl in School”
Questions (#46): Monday, August 4, 2008
1) What was the title to Anita Baker’s follow-up album to Rapture in 1988?
(10 points) 10
2) Who is the folk singer who got arrested for littering and then released an 18 minute song telling of the ordeal in 1967?
(10 points) 20
3) Who performed these mileage songs?
(2 points each) 30
“99 Miles From L.A.” (1975)
“500 Miles”
“Walk a Mile in My Shoes”
“I Can See For Miles”
“I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)”
4) Who performed these colorful songs?
(2 points each) 40
“Silver, Blue & Gold” (1976)
“Baby Blue”
“Behind Blue Eyes”
“Am I Blue” (1972)
“Into the Blue” (1999 & easy listening jazz genre)
5) If you happened to catch the brilliant Oscar-winning movie “Crash,” the movie closed with a very touching ballad. Do you know the name of the song and the artist?
(5 points each) 50
6) They wanted to "burn for you," but they didn’t want you to fear the reaper. Who are they?
(10 points) 60
7) Identify these artists by these albums.
(2 points each) 70
Machine Head
The Look of Love (2001 & easy listening jazz genre)
The Captain & Me
Behind the Mask (1990)
Hold Me Thrill Me Kiss Me (1994)
8) They got into their “time machine” and thought it was “some kind of wonderful” until they ran out of “rock and roll soul.” As they got “closer to home” they started “feelin’ alright.” Who are they?
(10 points) 80
9) In 1979, he had an album simply entitled “Flag.” On the album, he had a Grammy-nominated song, but he didn’t win. Who is he and what was the name of the song?
(5 points each) 90
10) Back in the glory days of 45s, Jan & Dean had a two-sided hit. “Dead Man’s Curve” was on one side; what was on the other?
(10 points) 100
(10 points) 10
2) Who is the folk singer who got arrested for littering and then released an 18 minute song telling of the ordeal in 1967?
(10 points) 20
3) Who performed these mileage songs?
(2 points each) 30
“99 Miles From L.A.” (1975)
“500 Miles”
“Walk a Mile in My Shoes”
“I Can See For Miles”
“I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)”
4) Who performed these colorful songs?
(2 points each) 40
“Silver, Blue & Gold” (1976)
“Baby Blue”
“Behind Blue Eyes”
“Am I Blue” (1972)
“Into the Blue” (1999 & easy listening jazz genre)
5) If you happened to catch the brilliant Oscar-winning movie “Crash,” the movie closed with a very touching ballad. Do you know the name of the song and the artist?
(5 points each) 50
6) They wanted to "burn for you," but they didn’t want you to fear the reaper. Who are they?
(10 points) 60
7) Identify these artists by these albums.
(2 points each) 70
Machine Head
The Look of Love (2001 & easy listening jazz genre)
The Captain & Me
Behind the Mask (1990)
Hold Me Thrill Me Kiss Me (1994)
8) They got into their “time machine” and thought it was “some kind of wonderful” until they ran out of “rock and roll soul.” As they got “closer to home” they started “feelin’ alright.” Who are they?
(10 points) 80
9) In 1979, he had an album simply entitled “Flag.” On the album, he had a Grammy-nominated song, but he didn’t win. Who is he and what was the name of the song?
(5 points each) 90
10) Back in the glory days of 45s, Jan & Dean had a two-sided hit. “Dead Man’s Curve” was on one side; what was on the other?
(10 points) 100
Answers (#45): Saturday, August 2, 2008
1) “Green Eyed Lady” and “Don’t Call Us, We’ll Call You”
2) Alexander Nevermind
3) Paul Williams
4) R.E.M., the Police, Aerosmith, Blondie, Bob Dylan
5) Leon Russell, Clint Ballard Jr., Ashford & Simpson, John Waite, Bernie Taupin-Martin Page-Dennis Lambert-Peter Wolf
6) Alison Krauss & Robert Plant
7) Laura Branigan, Pointer Sisters, Atlantic Starr, Bruce Hornsby & the Range, Steve Winwood
8) Whitesnake, “Is This Love”
9) Three Dog Night
10) False
2) Alexander Nevermind
3) Paul Williams
4) R.E.M., the Police, Aerosmith, Blondie, Bob Dylan
5) Leon Russell, Clint Ballard Jr., Ashford & Simpson, John Waite, Bernie Taupin-Martin Page-Dennis Lambert-Peter Wolf
6) Alison Krauss & Robert Plant
7) Laura Branigan, Pointer Sisters, Atlantic Starr, Bruce Hornsby & the Range, Steve Winwood
8) Whitesnake, “Is This Love”
9) Three Dog Night
10) False
Friday, August 1, 2008
Questions (#45): Friday, August 1, 2008
1) Sugarloaf is primarily recognized by two hits, one in 1970 and the other in 1975. What are the titles of those songs?
(5 points each) 10
2) Prince used a pseudonym when he wrote “Sugar Walls.” Who did he “give” the credit to?
(10 points) 20
3) B.J. Thomas released a single in the winter of 1972 that pretty much went nowhere. But Rita Coolidge liked it so much that she covered it on her 1974 album, Fall Into Spring. When BJ recorded the song, it was entitled “Isn’t That What Friends Are For” and Rita entitled in “That’s What Friends Are For” (not to be confused with the Burt Bacharach or Bruce Cockburn songs). Can you name the songwriter?
(10 points) 30
4) Identify these artists by the name of their albums.
(2 points each) 40
Reckoning
Synchronicity
Toys In The Attic
Parallel Lines
Desire
5) Identify the songwriters of these songs.
(2 points each) 50
“Superstar” (Carpenters version)
“You’re No Good” (Ronstadt version)
“Ain’t No Mountain High Enough”
“Missing You” (1984)
“We Built This City”
6) They recently recorded an album together, she of the current country music generation and he of the 70s rock generation. It was entitled Raising Sand.
(5 points each) 60
7) What artists performed these songs?
(2 points each) 70
“Self Control” (1984)
“Neutron Dance” (1985)
“Secret Lovers” (1986)
“Mandolin Rain” (1987)
“Roll With It” (1988)
8) Identify the artist and the song by these lyrics.
(5 points each) 80
I should have known better
Than to let you go alone,
Its times like theseI cant make it on my own
Wasted days, and sleepless nights
And I cant wait to see you again
9) Who are Danny Hutton, Chuck Negron and Cory Wells?
(10 points) 90
10) John Waite the singer is related to Ralph Waite the actor – True or False.
(10 points) 100
(5 points each) 10
2) Prince used a pseudonym when he wrote “Sugar Walls.” Who did he “give” the credit to?
(10 points) 20
3) B.J. Thomas released a single in the winter of 1972 that pretty much went nowhere. But Rita Coolidge liked it so much that she covered it on her 1974 album, Fall Into Spring. When BJ recorded the song, it was entitled “Isn’t That What Friends Are For” and Rita entitled in “That’s What Friends Are For” (not to be confused with the Burt Bacharach or Bruce Cockburn songs). Can you name the songwriter?
(10 points) 30
4) Identify these artists by the name of their albums.
(2 points each) 40
Reckoning
Synchronicity
Toys In The Attic
Parallel Lines
Desire
5) Identify the songwriters of these songs.
(2 points each) 50
“Superstar” (Carpenters version)
“You’re No Good” (Ronstadt version)
“Ain’t No Mountain High Enough”
“Missing You” (1984)
“We Built This City”
6) They recently recorded an album together, she of the current country music generation and he of the 70s rock generation. It was entitled Raising Sand.
(5 points each) 60
7) What artists performed these songs?
(2 points each) 70
“Self Control” (1984)
“Neutron Dance” (1985)
“Secret Lovers” (1986)
“Mandolin Rain” (1987)
“Roll With It” (1988)
8) Identify the artist and the song by these lyrics.
(5 points each) 80
I should have known better
Than to let you go alone,
Its times like theseI cant make it on my own
Wasted days, and sleepless nights
And I cant wait to see you again
9) Who are Danny Hutton, Chuck Negron and Cory Wells?
(10 points) 90
10) John Waite the singer is related to Ralph Waite the actor – True or False.
(10 points) 100
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Answers (#44): Thursday, July 31, 2008
1) “The Boy From New York City”
2) John Stewart, Anita Baker, Moby, Roxy Music, Talking Heads
3) Irene Cara, “Fame”
4) “If You Wanna Get To Heaven” and “Jackie Blue”
5) Letterman - Linda Ronstadt or Little Anthony & the Imperials, John Mellancamp, Nazareth, Fleetwood Mac, Thomas Dolby
6) Mike Post
7) “Like A Surgeon” , “Fat” , “Another One Rides The Bus” , “My Bologna” , “I Love Rocky Road”
8) Alan & Marilyn Bergman and Marvin Hamlisch, Willis Alan Ramsey, Daryl Hall, Burt Bacharach – Carole Bayer Sager, Peter Allen & Christopher Cross, Prince
9) Valotte
10) Karen Carpenter
2) John Stewart, Anita Baker, Moby, Roxy Music, Talking Heads
3) Irene Cara, “Fame”
4) “If You Wanna Get To Heaven” and “Jackie Blue”
5) Letterman - Linda Ronstadt or Little Anthony & the Imperials, John Mellancamp, Nazareth, Fleetwood Mac, Thomas Dolby
6) Mike Post
7) “Like A Surgeon” , “Fat” , “Another One Rides The Bus” , “My Bologna” , “I Love Rocky Road”
8) Alan & Marilyn Bergman and Marvin Hamlisch, Willis Alan Ramsey, Daryl Hall, Burt Bacharach – Carole Bayer Sager, Peter Allen & Christopher Cross, Prince
9) Valotte
10) Karen Carpenter
Questions (#44): Wednesday, July 30, 2008
1) The Ad Libs had a hit with it in 1965. Manhattan Transfer had a hit with it in 1981. What is the name of the song?
(10 points) 10
2) Identify these artists by their albums.
(2 points each) 20
Bombs Away Dream Babies
Rapture
Everything Is Wrong
Siren
Speaking In Tongues
3) Identify the artist and the song by these lyrics.
(5 points each) 30
I got more in me
And you can set it free
I can catch the moon in my hands
Don't you know who I am
4) The Ozark Mountain Daredevils are primarily recognized by their two hits, one in 1973 and the other in 1975. What are the titles of those songs?
(5 points each) 40
5) Identify the artist who performed these “hurtful” songs.
(2 points each) 50
“Hurt So Bad” (will accept any cover artist)
“Hurt So Good”
“Love Hurts”
“Go Your Own Way”
“She Blinded Me With Science”
6) He has done many a television theme over the years and one that he wrote and performed was the theme to “The Rockford Files.” Who is he?
(10 points) 60
7) Can you identify Al Yankovic’s parody song titles to these original songs that he parodied?
(2 points each) 70
“Like A Virgin”
“Bad”
“Another One Bites The Dust”
“My Sharona”
“I Love Rock n’ Roll”
8) Who are the songwriters for these songs?
(2 points each) 80
“The Way We Were”
“Muskrat Love”
“Everytime You Go Away”
“Arthur’s Theme”
“Sugar Walls”
9) What was the title of Julian Lennon’s debut album in 1984?
(10 points) 90
10) She started out as the drummer of her group but quickly came out from behind the drums to perform lead vocalist duties. Name the artist.
(10 points) 100
(10 points) 10
2) Identify these artists by their albums.
(2 points each) 20
Bombs Away Dream Babies
Rapture
Everything Is Wrong
Siren
Speaking In Tongues
3) Identify the artist and the song by these lyrics.
(5 points each) 30
I got more in me
And you can set it free
I can catch the moon in my hands
Don't you know who I am
4) The Ozark Mountain Daredevils are primarily recognized by their two hits, one in 1973 and the other in 1975. What are the titles of those songs?
(5 points each) 40
5) Identify the artist who performed these “hurtful” songs.
(2 points each) 50
“Hurt So Bad” (will accept any cover artist)
“Hurt So Good”
“Love Hurts”
“Go Your Own Way”
“She Blinded Me With Science”
6) He has done many a television theme over the years and one that he wrote and performed was the theme to “The Rockford Files.” Who is he?
(10 points) 60
7) Can you identify Al Yankovic’s parody song titles to these original songs that he parodied?
(2 points each) 70
“Like A Virgin”
“Bad”
“Another One Bites The Dust”
“My Sharona”
“I Love Rock n’ Roll”
8) Who are the songwriters for these songs?
(2 points each) 80
“The Way We Were”
“Muskrat Love”
“Everytime You Go Away”
“Arthur’s Theme”
“Sugar Walls”
9) What was the title of Julian Lennon’s debut album in 1984?
(10 points) 90
10) She started out as the drummer of her group but quickly came out from behind the drums to perform lead vocalist duties. Name the artist.
(10 points) 100
Answers (#43): Tuesday, July 29, 2008
1) Joe Walsh & Barnstorm, Dan Fogelberg, Steve Miller Band, Human League, Buggles
2) Gino Vannelli, “I Just Wanna Stop”
3) Climax Blues Band
4) Hall & Oates, Heart, Fleetwood Mac, Vanessa Williams, Aerosmith, Selena, Bobby Darin, Mariah Carey, Monkees, Romantics
5) John Stewart
6) New Christy Minstrels
7) Jackson Browne & Glenn Frey, Joe South, James Horner & Will Jennings, Eric Carmen, Peter Criss & Stan Penridge
8) Jamie Walters
9) Don Henley
10) Linda Ronstadt, Mad Love
2) Gino Vannelli, “I Just Wanna Stop”
3) Climax Blues Band
4) Hall & Oates, Heart, Fleetwood Mac, Vanessa Williams, Aerosmith, Selena, Bobby Darin, Mariah Carey, Monkees, Romantics
5) John Stewart
6) New Christy Minstrels
7) Jackson Browne & Glenn Frey, Joe South, James Horner & Will Jennings, Eric Carmen, Peter Criss & Stan Penridge
8) Jamie Walters
9) Don Henley
10) Linda Ronstadt, Mad Love
Questions (#43): Monday, July 28, 2008
1) Identify the artists by these album titles.
(2 points each) 10
The Smoker You Drink, The Player You Get
Exiles
Circle of Love
Dare
Adventures in Modern Recording
2) Identify the artist and song by these lyrics.
(5 points each) 20
When I think about the way the world must turn
I get the saddest thoughts for you and me
Memories of life and times go on and on
Ooh, I've tried hard to forget it
But oh Lord my mind won't let it
3) The original members were guitarists Derek Holt & Peter Haycock, keyboardist Arthur Wood, bassist Richard Jones, drummer George Newsome and vocalist/saxophonist Colin Cooper. Their singles reached #3 on the US in 1977 and #12 in 1981.
(10 points) 30
4) Identify these artists by their dreams.
(1 points each) 40
“You Make My Dreams” (1981)
“These Dreams” (1985)
“Dreams” (1977)
“Dreamin’” (1988)
“Dream On” (1973 & re-released in 1976)
“Dreaming of You” (1995)
“Dream Lover” (1959)
“Dreamlover” (1993)
“Daydream Believer” (1967)
“Talking In Your Sleep” (1983/1984)
5) He was once a member of the Kingston Trio and he wrote the #1 hit “Daydream Believer.” Who is he?
(10 points) 50
6) These artist were all members of a folk singing group at one time in their careers: Kenny Rogers, Kim Carnes, Gene Clark (of the original Byrds), Larry Ramos (of the Association) and Barry McGuire. What is the name of this group?
(10 points) 60
7) Identify the songwriters of these songs.
(2 points each) 70
“Take It Easy”
“Hush”
“My Heart Will Go On”
“All By Myself”
“Beth”
8) His single “Hold On” hit #16 on the charts in 1994/1995. He was also a regular on Beverly Hills 90210 from 1993 – 1995. Who is the artist?
(10 points) 80
9) He got married in 1995 and his wedding party must have been something. The performers included: Bruce Springsteen, Sting, Billy Joel, John Fogerty, Jackson Brown, Sheryl Crow, Glenn Frey and Tony Bennett. Who is he?
(10 points) 90
10) In 1979, she released an album that was a bit of a departure for her. It was her attempt at a punk-oriented, new wave kind of sound. The critics savaged it as “too slick” but it still went platinum and rose to #3 on the album charts. The album included 3 Elvis Costello covers and a cover of a Little Anthony & the Imperials song. Who is the artist and what is the name of the album?
(5 points each) 100
(2 points each) 10
The Smoker You Drink, The Player You Get
Exiles
Circle of Love
Dare
Adventures in Modern Recording
2) Identify the artist and song by these lyrics.
(5 points each) 20
When I think about the way the world must turn
I get the saddest thoughts for you and me
Memories of life and times go on and on
Ooh, I've tried hard to forget it
But oh Lord my mind won't let it
3) The original members were guitarists Derek Holt & Peter Haycock, keyboardist Arthur Wood, bassist Richard Jones, drummer George Newsome and vocalist/saxophonist Colin Cooper. Their singles reached #3 on the US in 1977 and #12 in 1981.
(10 points) 30
4) Identify these artists by their dreams.
(1 points each) 40
“You Make My Dreams” (1981)
“These Dreams” (1985)
“Dreams” (1977)
“Dreamin’” (1988)
“Dream On” (1973 & re-released in 1976)
“Dreaming of You” (1995)
“Dream Lover” (1959)
“Dreamlover” (1993)
“Daydream Believer” (1967)
“Talking In Your Sleep” (1983/1984)
5) He was once a member of the Kingston Trio and he wrote the #1 hit “Daydream Believer.” Who is he?
(10 points) 50
6) These artist were all members of a folk singing group at one time in their careers: Kenny Rogers, Kim Carnes, Gene Clark (of the original Byrds), Larry Ramos (of the Association) and Barry McGuire. What is the name of this group?
(10 points) 60
7) Identify the songwriters of these songs.
(2 points each) 70
“Take It Easy”
“Hush”
“My Heart Will Go On”
“All By Myself”
“Beth”
8) His single “Hold On” hit #16 on the charts in 1994/1995. He was also a regular on Beverly Hills 90210 from 1993 – 1995. Who is the artist?
(10 points) 80
9) He got married in 1995 and his wedding party must have been something. The performers included: Bruce Springsteen, Sting, Billy Joel, John Fogerty, Jackson Brown, Sheryl Crow, Glenn Frey and Tony Bennett. Who is he?
(10 points) 90
10) In 1979, she released an album that was a bit of a departure for her. It was her attempt at a punk-oriented, new wave kind of sound. The critics savaged it as “too slick” but it still went platinum and rose to #3 on the album charts. The album included 3 Elvis Costello covers and a cover of a Little Anthony & the Imperials song. Who is the artist and what is the name of the album?
(5 points each) 100
Friday, July 25, 2008
Answers (#42): Saturday, July 26, 2008
kudos to beck for knowing the original artist to #2, although i'll take Cook. additional kudos for knowing "Good Morning Starshine" was originally from Hair although no got the actual sonwriters.
the very first album, Bridge of Sighs, proved tough - no one got it, although Yes was a good guess because it came from that time period. it rose to #7 on the US charts in 1974 and was performed by Robin Trower, an original member of Procol Harum.
kudos to malc for knowing Tony Joe White was the songwriter for "Rainy Night in Georgia".
kudos to pjazz and musikal for knowing Peter Paul & Mary made Gordon Lightfoot's "Early Morning Rain" famous.
rand took a shot at the songwriter for "Clouds" but missed the mark - Joni Mitchell had an album in the early 70s called Clouds. "Clouds" the single was David Gates' second single, released in the summer on '73 after his first departure from Bread.
and everyone who answered #5 gave me the traditional correct answers except beck, who gave an updated correct one.
have a GREAT weekend!
Editor
1) Robin Trower, Rolling Stones, Bon Jovi, Green Day, Faces (featuring Rod Stewart)
2) “The World I Know,” Collective Soul or David Cook
3) Turtles, Brook Benton, Peter Paul & Mary, Oliver, David Gates
4) “You Don’t Have To Walk In The Rain” – The songwriting credit is listed as the Turtles, so I’ll accept any members of the group
“Rainy Night In Georgia” – Tony Joe White
“Early Morning Rain” – Gordon Lightfoot
“Good Morning Starshine” – James Rado, Gerome Ragni & Galt MacDermot (from the musical Hair)
“Clouds” – David Gates
5) Supremes, Vanilla Fudge, Kim Wilde, Madness
6) Florence Ballard, Mary Wilson
7) Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, Billy Joel, Led Zeppelin, BJ Thomas, Kiss
8) Joey Scarbury
9) Abba
10) Barry Gibb
the very first album, Bridge of Sighs, proved tough - no one got it, although Yes was a good guess because it came from that time period. it rose to #7 on the US charts in 1974 and was performed by Robin Trower, an original member of Procol Harum.
kudos to malc for knowing Tony Joe White was the songwriter for "Rainy Night in Georgia".
kudos to pjazz and musikal for knowing Peter Paul & Mary made Gordon Lightfoot's "Early Morning Rain" famous.
rand took a shot at the songwriter for "Clouds" but missed the mark - Joni Mitchell had an album in the early 70s called Clouds. "Clouds" the single was David Gates' second single, released in the summer on '73 after his first departure from Bread.
and everyone who answered #5 gave me the traditional correct answers except beck, who gave an updated correct one.
have a GREAT weekend!
Editor
1) Robin Trower, Rolling Stones, Bon Jovi, Green Day, Faces (featuring Rod Stewart)
2) “The World I Know,” Collective Soul or David Cook
3) Turtles, Brook Benton, Peter Paul & Mary, Oliver, David Gates
4) “You Don’t Have To Walk In The Rain” – The songwriting credit is listed as the Turtles, so I’ll accept any members of the group
“Rainy Night In Georgia” – Tony Joe White
“Early Morning Rain” – Gordon Lightfoot
“Good Morning Starshine” – James Rado, Gerome Ragni & Galt MacDermot (from the musical Hair)
“Clouds” – David Gates
5) Supremes, Vanilla Fudge, Kim Wilde, Madness
6) Florence Ballard, Mary Wilson
7) Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, Billy Joel, Led Zeppelin, BJ Thomas, Kiss
8) Joey Scarbury
9) Abba
10) Barry Gibb
Questions (#42): Friday, July 25, 2008
1) Identify the artists by the names of these albums.
(2 points each) 10
Bridge of Sighs
Get Your Ya-Ya’s Out
Slipper When Wet
Dookie
A Nod is as Good as a Wink (to a Blind Horse)
2) Identify the song and the artist by these lyrics.
(5 points each) 20
Are we listening
To hymns of offering?
Have we eyes to see
That love is gathering?
All the words that I've been reading
Have now started the act of bleeding
Into one
3) Identify these artists who had the original hits of these weather songs.
(2 points each) 30
“You Don’t Have To Walk In The Rain”
“Rainy Night In Georgia”
“Early Morning Rain”
“Good Morning Starshine”
“Clouds” 1973
4) Identify the songwriters for each of these same songs.
(2 points each) 40
“You Don’t Have To Walk In The Rain”
“Rainy Night In Georgia”
“Early Morning Rain”
“Good Morning Starshine”
“Clouds” 1973
5) There have been several artists that have had a hit with the song “You Keep Me Hangin’ On.” Give me any two of them.
(5 points each) 50
6) Everyone knows Diana Ross is from the Supremes. Who were the other 2 original members?
(5 points each) 60
7) Identify the artist of these “rock and roll” singles.
(2 points each) 70
“I Love Rock N’ Roll”
“It’s Still Rock and’ Roll to Me”
“Rock and Roll” (Cadillac Commercial)
“Rock and Roll Lullaby”
“Roch N’ Roll All Night (and Party Every Day)”
8) Who performed the “Theme from the Greatest American Hero” in 1981”
(10 points) 80
9) The current movie Mama Mia starring Meryl Streep and Pierce Brosnan features the music of what group?
(10 points) 90
10) Who wrote the Barbara Streisand hit “Guilty”?
(10 points) 100
(2 points each) 10
Bridge of Sighs
Get Your Ya-Ya’s Out
Slipper When Wet
Dookie
A Nod is as Good as a Wink (to a Blind Horse)
2) Identify the song and the artist by these lyrics.
(5 points each) 20
Are we listening
To hymns of offering?
Have we eyes to see
That love is gathering?
All the words that I've been reading
Have now started the act of bleeding
Into one
3) Identify these artists who had the original hits of these weather songs.
(2 points each) 30
“You Don’t Have To Walk In The Rain”
“Rainy Night In Georgia”
“Early Morning Rain”
“Good Morning Starshine”
“Clouds” 1973
4) Identify the songwriters for each of these same songs.
(2 points each) 40
“You Don’t Have To Walk In The Rain”
“Rainy Night In Georgia”
“Early Morning Rain”
“Good Morning Starshine”
“Clouds” 1973
5) There have been several artists that have had a hit with the song “You Keep Me Hangin’ On.” Give me any two of them.
(5 points each) 50
6) Everyone knows Diana Ross is from the Supremes. Who were the other 2 original members?
(5 points each) 60
7) Identify the artist of these “rock and roll” singles.
(2 points each) 70
“I Love Rock N’ Roll”
“It’s Still Rock and’ Roll to Me”
“Rock and Roll” (Cadillac Commercial)
“Rock and Roll Lullaby”
“Roch N’ Roll All Night (and Party Every Day)”
8) Who performed the “Theme from the Greatest American Hero” in 1981”
(10 points) 80
9) The current movie Mama Mia starring Meryl Streep and Pierce Brosnan features the music of what group?
(10 points) 90
10) Who wrote the Barbara Streisand hit “Guilty”?
(10 points) 100
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Answers (#41): Thursday, July 24, 2008
1) “Love The One Your With,” Stephen Stills
2) Pacific Gas & Electric
3) Bob Seger System, Neil Diamond, Michael Jackson, George Michael, Chicago or Spencer Davis Group (George Michael and Wham are synonomous)
4) Cheap Trick (surprised at the difficulty of this one)
5) Scritti Politti
6) “Talking In Your Sleep,” The Romantics
7) Jack Blades, Ted Nugent, Tommy Shaw, Michael Cartellone, Damn Yankees (the Achilles heel was Michael)
8) “One Fine Day,” the Chiffons, Carole King (apparently, this proved tougher than I thought)
9) Donna Weiss or Jackie DeShannon, “Bette Davis Eyes” (no one guessed Donna Weiss)
10) Jeremy
2) Pacific Gas & Electric
3) Bob Seger System, Neil Diamond, Michael Jackson, George Michael, Chicago or Spencer Davis Group (George Michael and Wham are synonomous)
4) Cheap Trick (surprised at the difficulty of this one)
5) Scritti Politti
6) “Talking In Your Sleep,” The Romantics
7) Jack Blades, Ted Nugent, Tommy Shaw, Michael Cartellone, Damn Yankees (the Achilles heel was Michael)
8) “One Fine Day,” the Chiffons, Carole King (apparently, this proved tougher than I thought)
9) Donna Weiss or Jackie DeShannon, “Bette Davis Eyes” (no one guessed Donna Weiss)
10) Jeremy
Questions (#41): Wednesday, July 23, 2008
1) The Isley Brothers and Stephen Stills recorded the same song that became a hit for both. Give me the title of the song and the artist that recorded it first.
(5 points each) 10
2) “Are You Ready” was a hit in 1970 for what group?
(10 points) 20
3) Identify these artists who described different men in their songs.
(2 points each) 30
“Ramblin’ Gamblin’ Man”
“Solitary Man”
“Man In The Mirror”
“I’m Your Man”
“I’m A Man” (I’ll take the original artist or the remake)
4) Everybody knows that Elvis had a hit in 1956 with “Don’t Be Cruel.” Who else had a hit with the same song in 1988?
(10 points) 40
5) This artist had the “perfect way” in 1986.
(10 points) 50
6) Identify the song and the artist from these lyrics.
(5 points each) 60
When I hold you in my arms at night
Don't you know you're sleeping in the spotlight
And all your dreams that you keep inside
You're telling me the secrets
That you just can't hide
7) This “super” group was formed in 1989 and had former members of Night Ranger, Amboy Dukes and Styx. I’m looking for the name of 4 members plus the name of the group.
(2 points each) 70
8) She wrote this song in 1963 and it was a hit for another group of performers. She sang it herself in 1980 and it was a hit again. Name both artists (one was a group) and the title of the song.
(4 points for title, 3 each for artists) 80
9) I’m looking for the songwriters for a song written in 1974, but became Kim Carnes’ biggest hit of her career in 1981.
(Either songwriters’ name for 5 points and the title of the song for the other 5) 90
10) Since Beverly Hills 90210 is making a comeback this fall, I thought that I would throw this in. Pearl Jam did a video where 90210 appears as text as a part of the collage effect of the video. What is the title of the video?
(10 points) 100
(5 points each) 10
2) “Are You Ready” was a hit in 1970 for what group?
(10 points) 20
3) Identify these artists who described different men in their songs.
(2 points each) 30
“Ramblin’ Gamblin’ Man”
“Solitary Man”
“Man In The Mirror”
“I’m Your Man”
“I’m A Man” (I’ll take the original artist or the remake)
4) Everybody knows that Elvis had a hit in 1956 with “Don’t Be Cruel.” Who else had a hit with the same song in 1988?
(10 points) 40
5) This artist had the “perfect way” in 1986.
(10 points) 50
6) Identify the song and the artist from these lyrics.
(5 points each) 60
When I hold you in my arms at night
Don't you know you're sleeping in the spotlight
And all your dreams that you keep inside
You're telling me the secrets
That you just can't hide
7) This “super” group was formed in 1989 and had former members of Night Ranger, Amboy Dukes and Styx. I’m looking for the name of 4 members plus the name of the group.
(2 points each) 70
8) She wrote this song in 1963 and it was a hit for another group of performers. She sang it herself in 1980 and it was a hit again. Name both artists (one was a group) and the title of the song.
(4 points for title, 3 each for artists) 80
9) I’m looking for the songwriters for a song written in 1974, but became Kim Carnes’ biggest hit of her career in 1981.
(Either songwriters’ name for 5 points and the title of the song for the other 5) 90
10) Since Beverly Hills 90210 is making a comeback this fall, I thought that I would throw this in. Pearl Jam did a video where 90210 appears as text as a part of the collage effect of the video. What is the title of the video?
(10 points) 100
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Answers (#40): Tuesday, July 22, 2008
1) “Kiss Him Goodbye,” Steam
2) Blood Sweat & Tears
3) “Rich Girl” “Kiss On My List” “Private Eyes” “I Can’t Go For That (No Can Do)” “Maneater” “Out Of Touch”
4) Bangles, Moody Blues, Spanky & Our Gang, Chicago, Mamas & the Papas
5) Brick, “Dazz”
6) Joe Jackson
7) Young-Holt Unlimited
8) Bryan Adams, Los Lonely Boys
9) “Not Fade Away,” Buddy Holly
10) Hollies, Neil Diamond*
* I'll also accept the Osmonds because they recorded this song in 1971 and re-recorded it in 1975. Though I do not believe it ever charted for them, word of mouth was extremely strong and I know for years they used to close their shows with it.
2) Blood Sweat & Tears
3) “Rich Girl” “Kiss On My List” “Private Eyes” “I Can’t Go For That (No Can Do)” “Maneater” “Out Of Touch”
4) Bangles, Moody Blues, Spanky & Our Gang, Chicago, Mamas & the Papas
5) Brick, “Dazz”
6) Joe Jackson
7) Young-Holt Unlimited
8) Bryan Adams, Los Lonely Boys
9) “Not Fade Away,” Buddy Holly
10) Hollies, Neil Diamond*
* I'll also accept the Osmonds because they recorded this song in 1971 and re-recorded it in 1975. Though I do not believe it ever charted for them, word of mouth was extremely strong and I know for years they used to close their shows with it.
Questions (#40): Monday, July 21, 2008
1) Na na na na, na na na na, hey hey-ey, goodbye. Name the title and artist.
(5 points each) 10
2) This group’s founder was the legendary Al Kooper, but he wasn’t with them for their commercial era. They provided music to the soundtrack of the 1970 film The Owl & The Pussycat. James William Guercio of Chicago fame produced their hit studded second LP in 1969. Any mention of any hit gives it away immediately. Name the group.
(10 points) 20
3) Can you name 5 of the 6 number #1 hits by Hall & Oates?
(2 points each) 30
4) Can you identify the artists that made these “days” famous?
(2 points each) 40
“Manic Monday”
“Tuesday Afternoon”
“Sunday Will Never Be The Same”
“Saturday In The Park”
“Monday Monday”
5) Back in the disco era, there was a band that combined the words "dico-jazz"and the used the term all throughout the song. It had probably one of the funkiest bass lines I’ve ever heard. Name the band and the song’s title.
(5 points each) 50
6) He asked the question “is she really going out with him?” The answer must have disgusted him because he was “steppin’ out” before you knew it. Who is he?
(10 points) 60
7) This group scored a #3 hit with the instrumental “Soulful Strut” in 1968. Who are they?
(10 points) 70
8) Both of these artists had hits with a song titled “Heaven.” The first one went to #1 in 1985 and the second one went to number #16 in 2004. Who are the artists?
(5 points each) 80
9) On March 6th, 1964, the Rolling Stones charted for the first time in the US with a peak at number #48. The “B” side was “I Wanna Be Your Man,” by Lennon-McCartney. Another famous songwriter wrote the “A” side. What was the name of the single and the songwriter?
(5 points each) 90
10) Who are the two artists that are generally credited with hit performances of “He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother”?
(5 points each) 100
(5 points each) 10
2) This group’s founder was the legendary Al Kooper, but he wasn’t with them for their commercial era. They provided music to the soundtrack of the 1970 film The Owl & The Pussycat. James William Guercio of Chicago fame produced their hit studded second LP in 1969. Any mention of any hit gives it away immediately. Name the group.
(10 points) 20
3) Can you name 5 of the 6 number #1 hits by Hall & Oates?
(2 points each) 30
4) Can you identify the artists that made these “days” famous?
(2 points each) 40
“Manic Monday”
“Tuesday Afternoon”
“Sunday Will Never Be The Same”
“Saturday In The Park”
“Monday Monday”
5) Back in the disco era, there was a band that combined the words "dico-jazz"and the used the term all throughout the song. It had probably one of the funkiest bass lines I’ve ever heard. Name the band and the song’s title.
(5 points each) 50
6) He asked the question “is she really going out with him?” The answer must have disgusted him because he was “steppin’ out” before you knew it. Who is he?
(10 points) 60
7) This group scored a #3 hit with the instrumental “Soulful Strut” in 1968. Who are they?
(10 points) 70
8) Both of these artists had hits with a song titled “Heaven.” The first one went to #1 in 1985 and the second one went to number #16 in 2004. Who are the artists?
(5 points each) 80
9) On March 6th, 1964, the Rolling Stones charted for the first time in the US with a peak at number #48. The “B” side was “I Wanna Be Your Man,” by Lennon-McCartney. Another famous songwriter wrote the “A” side. What was the name of the single and the songwriter?
(5 points each) 90
10) Who are the two artists that are generally credited with hit performances of “He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother”?
(5 points each) 100
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Answers (#39): Saturday, July 19, 2008
1) Heatwave, Glen Campbell, Bee Gees, Captain & Tennille, Jennifer Warnes
2) Stephen Bishop, “On And On”
3) David Dundas
4) Tom & Jerry
5) Ambrosia
6) The Wrecking Crew
7) Paul Revere & the Raiders, Paul Revere and Mark Lindsay
8) Fee Waybill, The Tubes
9) “Beth,” KISS
10) Anne Murray
2) Stephen Bishop, “On And On”
3) David Dundas
4) Tom & Jerry
5) Ambrosia
6) The Wrecking Crew
7) Paul Revere & the Raiders, Paul Revere and Mark Lindsay
8) Fee Waybill, The Tubes
9) “Beth,” KISS
10) Anne Murray
Questions (#39): Friday, July 18, 2007
1) Identify these artists who work at night.
(2 points each) 10
“Boogie Nights”
“Southern Nights”
“Nights on Broadway”
“Lonely Night (Angel Face)”
“Right Time of the Night”
2) Identify the artist and song from these lyrics.
(5 points each) 20
Poor ol' Jimmy
Sits alone in the moonlight
Saw his woman kiss another man
So he takes a ladder
Steals the stars from the sky
Puts on Sinatra and starts to cry
3) He was a one hit wonder whose hit spanned 1976 and 1977. The song was called “Jeans On.” Who is he?
(10 points) 30
4) Simon & Garfunkel once record under a different name before they became famous. What was that name?
(10 points) 40
5) Name the following band: David Pack (guitars and lead vocals), Joe Puerta (bass and vocals), Christopher North (keyboards) and Burleigh Drummond (drums and vocals).
(10 points) 50
6) A notable group of session’s musicians included Glen Campbell, Leon Russell, Larry Knechtel, Hal Blaine, Joe Osborn, Jim Gordon and Jack Nitzsche. What was the name of this group?
(10 points) 60
7) He turned down an invitation for his group to play Woodstock because he wanted to maintain the direction that his group was in: mainstream pop and partially bubblegum. Another member of the group wanted to go in more of a hard rock direction, causing tension within the group.
(4 points for the group name, 3 points each for the conflicting group members) 70
8) His real name was John Waldo Waybill. What is his stage name and the name of the group he performed with?
(5 points each) 80
9) This group has made 20+ studio albums, all with rock and roll flair. But to date, they have only had one Top Ten hit that made it to number #7 and ironically, it was a ballad from July of 1976. Name the song and artist.
(5 points each) 90
10) The Monkees had a hit with “Daydream Believer” in the late 60s. Who had a hit with it in 1980?
(10 points) 100
(2 points each) 10
“Boogie Nights”
“Southern Nights”
“Nights on Broadway”
“Lonely Night (Angel Face)”
“Right Time of the Night”
2) Identify the artist and song from these lyrics.
(5 points each) 20
Poor ol' Jimmy
Sits alone in the moonlight
Saw his woman kiss another man
So he takes a ladder
Steals the stars from the sky
Puts on Sinatra and starts to cry
3) He was a one hit wonder whose hit spanned 1976 and 1977. The song was called “Jeans On.” Who is he?
(10 points) 30
4) Simon & Garfunkel once record under a different name before they became famous. What was that name?
(10 points) 40
5) Name the following band: David Pack (guitars and lead vocals), Joe Puerta (bass and vocals), Christopher North (keyboards) and Burleigh Drummond (drums and vocals).
(10 points) 50
6) A notable group of session’s musicians included Glen Campbell, Leon Russell, Larry Knechtel, Hal Blaine, Joe Osborn, Jim Gordon and Jack Nitzsche. What was the name of this group?
(10 points) 60
7) He turned down an invitation for his group to play Woodstock because he wanted to maintain the direction that his group was in: mainstream pop and partially bubblegum. Another member of the group wanted to go in more of a hard rock direction, causing tension within the group.
(4 points for the group name, 3 points each for the conflicting group members) 70
8) His real name was John Waldo Waybill. What is his stage name and the name of the group he performed with?
(5 points each) 80
9) This group has made 20+ studio albums, all with rock and roll flair. But to date, they have only had one Top Ten hit that made it to number #7 and ironically, it was a ballad from July of 1976. Name the song and artist.
(5 points each) 90
10) The Monkees had a hit with “Daydream Believer” in the late 60s. Who had a hit with it in 1980?
(10 points) 100
Answers (#38): Thursday, July 17, 2008
1) Whitesnake, Taylor Dane, Debbie Gibson, Samantha Fox, New Edition
2) The System
3) Poco, “The Last Goodbye”
4) Mick Jagger
5) “All You Need Is Love”
6) REO Speedwagon
7) The Honeydrippers
8) Patty Duke, “Don’t Just Stand There”
9) Beach Boys, Chic
10) False
2) The System
3) Poco, “The Last Goodbye”
4) Mick Jagger
5) “All You Need Is Love”
6) REO Speedwagon
7) The Honeydrippers
8) Patty Duke, “Don’t Just Stand There”
9) Beach Boys, Chic
10) False
Questions (#38): Wednesday, July 16, 2008
1) Identify the artists of these songs of “love” from 1988.
(2 points each) 10
“Is This Love”
“I’ll Always Love You”
“Shake Your Love”
“Naughty Girls (Need Love Too)”
“If It Isn’t Love”
2) Who are Mic Murphy and David Frank?
(10 points) 20
3) Identify the artist and song from these lyrics – album cut.
(5 points each) 30
You know it's all
Part of the feeling that goes with the fall
Looks like you win
And I lose but then love will come again
Send me no invitation
To your farewell
Don't need no inspiration
No wishin' well
4) In the movie version of “Tommy” by the Who, who was the rock star not in the movie: Eric Clapton, Pete Townsend, Elton John, Keith Moon, John Entwistle, Mick Jagger, Tina Turner, Roger Daltrey.
(10 points) 40
Editor’s Note: Few people realize that Robert Powell played Captain Walker in the film and then went on to fame two years later as Jesus of Nazareth.
5) On June 25th, 1967, the Beatles performed a song on the BBC’s Our World program, the first live global television link. It was broadcast to 26 countries and it’s estimated that over 400 million people viewed the song. Do you know the name of the song?
(10 points) 50
6) This band just couldn’t fight the feeling. Who are they? (mid 80s and I don't think too vague)
(10 points) 60
7) At one point, all these musicians played with this group: Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, Jeff Beck, Robert Blunt, Brian Setzer, Andy Sylvester, Jim Hickman, Kevin O’Neil, Ricky Cool, Keith Evans, Paul Shaffer and Nile Rodgers. What was the group’s name?
(10 points) 70
8) She had a hit in 1965. She also played a dual role on her own television program from 1963 through 1966. Name the artist and her hit.
(5 points each) 80
9) Two groups have had success with the title “Dance, Dance, Dance,” one in 1965, the other in 1978. Who are they? (The hit from 1978 also had a sub title).
(5 points each) 90
10) True or False: Courtney Love is one of Mike Love’s 8 children.
(10 points) 100
(2 points each) 10
“Is This Love”
“I’ll Always Love You”
“Shake Your Love”
“Naughty Girls (Need Love Too)”
“If It Isn’t Love”
2) Who are Mic Murphy and David Frank?
(10 points) 20
3) Identify the artist and song from these lyrics – album cut.
(5 points each) 30
You know it's all
Part of the feeling that goes with the fall
Looks like you win
And I lose but then love will come again
Send me no invitation
To your farewell
Don't need no inspiration
No wishin' well
4) In the movie version of “Tommy” by the Who, who was the rock star not in the movie: Eric Clapton, Pete Townsend, Elton John, Keith Moon, John Entwistle, Mick Jagger, Tina Turner, Roger Daltrey.
(10 points) 40
Editor’s Note: Few people realize that Robert Powell played Captain Walker in the film and then went on to fame two years later as Jesus of Nazareth.
5) On June 25th, 1967, the Beatles performed a song on the BBC’s Our World program, the first live global television link. It was broadcast to 26 countries and it’s estimated that over 400 million people viewed the song. Do you know the name of the song?
(10 points) 50
6) This band just couldn’t fight the feeling. Who are they? (mid 80s and I don't think too vague)
(10 points) 60
7) At one point, all these musicians played with this group: Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, Jeff Beck, Robert Blunt, Brian Setzer, Andy Sylvester, Jim Hickman, Kevin O’Neil, Ricky Cool, Keith Evans, Paul Shaffer and Nile Rodgers. What was the group’s name?
(10 points) 70
8) She had a hit in 1965. She also played a dual role on her own television program from 1963 through 1966. Name the artist and her hit.
(5 points each) 80
9) Two groups have had success with the title “Dance, Dance, Dance,” one in 1965, the other in 1978. Who are they? (The hit from 1978 also had a sub title).
(5 points each) 90
10) True or False: Courtney Love is one of Mike Love’s 8 children.
(10 points) 100
Answers (#37): Tuesday, July 15, 2008
1) Steely Dan
2) Gregg Allman, “Multi-Colored Lady”
3) Tyrese, Cher, Styx, Kenny Rogers, Lionel Richie
4) Elton John, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
5) Paul Davis, “I Go Crazy”
6) Jewel
7) Bob Dylan
8) Paul Revere & the Raiders, Fine Young Cannibals
9) Roger McGuinn
10) Whitney Houston
2) Gregg Allman, “Multi-Colored Lady”
3) Tyrese, Cher, Styx, Kenny Rogers, Lionel Richie
4) Elton John, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
5) Paul Davis, “I Go Crazy”
6) Jewel
7) Bob Dylan
8) Paul Revere & the Raiders, Fine Young Cannibals
9) Roger McGuinn
10) Whitney Houston
Questions (#37): Monday, July 14, 2008
1) Former band members include Denny Dias, Jeff "Skunk" Baxter, Jim Hodder, Michael McDonald, David Palmer and Jeff Porcaro. Of what band were they a member?
(10 points) 10
2) Identify the artist and the name of the song by these lyrics. (Hint: the song was a single release, but it was the B side – and just for the irrelevance of it, it’s one of my top ten favorite songs in my lifetime).
(5 point each) 20
I tried to get her talkin'
She didn't have much to saaaaay
She asked me for a map to death row
But I didn't know the waaaay
She had lost a million in the game
One look out my window at the pine trees and the rain
It wadn't her day.
(Those aren’t typos by the way – that’s the way the song sounds)
3) Identify the artists of these songs that describe women.
(2 points each) 30
“Sweet Lady”
“Dark Lady”
“Lady” (rock artist)
“Lady” (country artist)
“Lady” (soul artist)
4) Just for good measure, there was an album cut with the song “Sweet Painted Lady.” Who was the artist and what was then name of the album?
(5 points each) 40
5) This artist survived a shooting in Nashville on July 30, 1986. He has his first Top Ten hit in 1978 and it peaked at #7. It was on the charts for then a record 40 consecutive weeks, which as you know is about 28 weeks longer than the life of an average single. What is the artist’s name and the name of the single?
(5 points each) 50
6) She’s a very attractive artist whose break through happened in the 90s. She also has a lot in common with Paula Abdul. Who is she?
(10 points) 60
7) He is one of the very few artists to have won Grammys, Golden Globes, Oscars and he was listed in Rolling Stone’s Greatest Artists of All Time at #2 in 2004. Who is he?
(10 points) 70
8) Who were the two artists that had success with songs titled “Good Thing”? It went to #4 in 1966 and #1 in 1989.
(5 points each) 80
9) The Byrds have had numerous lineup changes in their history. Who is the one member who has been a Byrd for the duration?
(10 points) 90
10) Where do broken hearts go? Name the artist.
(10 points) 100
(10 points) 10
2) Identify the artist and the name of the song by these lyrics. (Hint: the song was a single release, but it was the B side – and just for the irrelevance of it, it’s one of my top ten favorite songs in my lifetime).
(5 point each) 20
I tried to get her talkin'
She didn't have much to saaaaay
She asked me for a map to death row
But I didn't know the waaaay
She had lost a million in the game
One look out my window at the pine trees and the rain
It wadn't her day.
(Those aren’t typos by the way – that’s the way the song sounds)
3) Identify the artists of these songs that describe women.
(2 points each) 30
“Sweet Lady”
“Dark Lady”
“Lady” (rock artist)
“Lady” (country artist)
“Lady” (soul artist)
4) Just for good measure, there was an album cut with the song “Sweet Painted Lady.” Who was the artist and what was then name of the album?
(5 points each) 40
5) This artist survived a shooting in Nashville on July 30, 1986. He has his first Top Ten hit in 1978 and it peaked at #7. It was on the charts for then a record 40 consecutive weeks, which as you know is about 28 weeks longer than the life of an average single. What is the artist’s name and the name of the single?
(5 points each) 50
6) She’s a very attractive artist whose break through happened in the 90s. She also has a lot in common with Paula Abdul. Who is she?
(10 points) 60
7) He is one of the very few artists to have won Grammys, Golden Globes, Oscars and he was listed in Rolling Stone’s Greatest Artists of All Time at #2 in 2004. Who is he?
(10 points) 70
8) Who were the two artists that had success with songs titled “Good Thing”? It went to #4 in 1966 and #1 in 1989.
(5 points each) 80
9) The Byrds have had numerous lineup changes in their history. Who is the one member who has been a Byrd for the duration?
(10 points) 90
10) Where do broken hearts go? Name the artist.
(10 points) 100
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Answers (#36): Saturday, July 12, 2008
1) “Reflections”
2) Bernie Leadon
3) “Me & You & A Dog Named Boo,” Lobo
4) Bread, Janet Jackson
5) Billy Joel, Billy Joe Royal, Men At Work, Eddy Grant, Atlanta Rhythm Section
6) “The Safety Dance,” Men Without Hats
7) Matthew Wilder
8) Harry Chapin
9) Phil Collins
10) George Michael
2) Bernie Leadon
3) “Me & You & A Dog Named Boo,” Lobo
4) Bread, Janet Jackson
5) Billy Joel, Billy Joe Royal, Men At Work, Eddy Grant, Atlanta Rhythm Section
6) “The Safety Dance,” Men Without Hats
7) Matthew Wilder
8) Harry Chapin
9) Phil Collins
10) George Michael
Questions (#36): Friday, July 11, 2008
1) In 1967, the Supremes became Diana Ross & the Supremes. What was the title of their first single under this new configuration?
(10 points) 10
2) In 1975, Joe Walsh joined the Eagles. What former member did he replace?
(10 points) 20
3) Identify this song and artist from these lyrics.
(5 points each) 30
Though it's only been a month or so
That old car's buggin' us to go
We've gotta get away and get back on
The road again
4) The title of “If” was a hit for two artists approximately 20+ years apart. Who were the artists”
(5 points each) 40
5) Identify the artists of these “location” songs.
(2 points each) 50
“Allentown”
“Down In The Boondocks”
“Down Under”
“Electric Avenue”
“Doraville”
6) The Doroschuk Brothers fronted a group that had a hit in 1983. Name the hit and the artists.
(5 points each) 60
7) Who performed “Break My Stride?”
(10 points) 70
8) His 1972 album Sniper And Other Love Songs was not really indicative of his work. He had a huge hit in 1974. Can you name the artist?
(10 points) 80
9) Who was the only performer to play at the Live Aid concerts in England and America back in 1985?
(10 points) 90
10) Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou is best known as?
(10 points) 100
(10 points) 10
2) In 1975, Joe Walsh joined the Eagles. What former member did he replace?
(10 points) 20
3) Identify this song and artist from these lyrics.
(5 points each) 30
Though it's only been a month or so
That old car's buggin' us to go
We've gotta get away and get back on
The road again
4) The title of “If” was a hit for two artists approximately 20+ years apart. Who were the artists”
(5 points each) 40
5) Identify the artists of these “location” songs.
(2 points each) 50
“Allentown”
“Down In The Boondocks”
“Down Under”
“Electric Avenue”
“Doraville”
6) The Doroschuk Brothers fronted a group that had a hit in 1983. Name the hit and the artists.
(5 points each) 60
7) Who performed “Break My Stride?”
(10 points) 70
8) His 1972 album Sniper And Other Love Songs was not really indicative of his work. He had a huge hit in 1974. Can you name the artist?
(10 points) 80
9) Who was the only performer to play at the Live Aid concerts in England and America back in 1985?
(10 points) 90
10) Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou is best known as?
(10 points) 100
Monday, July 7, 2008
Answers (#35): Thursday, July 10, 2008
1) Brook Benton & Dinah Washington, Brook Benton & Dinah Washington
2) Neil Sedaka
3) Tyrone Davis
4) Christopher Cross
5) Dan Peek
6) “Pop Musik,” M
7) The Call
8) Flashdance, Fame
9) Tears For Fears
10) The Rembrandts
2) Neil Sedaka
3) Tyrone Davis
4) Christopher Cross
5) Dan Peek
6) “Pop Musik,” M
7) The Call
8) Flashdance, Fame
9) Tears For Fears
10) The Rembrandts
Sunday, July 6, 2008
Questions (#35): Wednesday, July 9, 2008
1) Name the duet partners.
(5 points each) 10
“Baby (You Got What It Takes)”
“A Rockin’ Good Way”
2) Everyone knows about Led Zeppelin’s hit, “Stairway To Heaven.” But do you know the artist who had a hit by the same name in 1960?
(10 points) 20
3) He wanted to “turn back the hands of time.” Who is he?
(10 points) 30
4) He went “sailing” in 1980, gathered a bunch of Grammys, and then sailed off into the sunset. Who is he?
(10 points) 40
5) America originated as a trio. Who dropped out to make them a duo?
(10 points) 50
6) Identify the song and artist by these lyrics.
(5 points each) 60
Singing in the subway
Shuffle with a shoe shine
Fix me a Molotov
I'm on the headline
7) In 1983, they produced their second album, Modern Romans. MTV played their single (The Walls Came Down” in heavy rotation. Who is the group?
(10 points) 70
8) Irene Cara has huge hits in which two movies in the early – mid 80s?
(5 points each) 80
9) Who are Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith?
(10 points) 90
10) They hit the jackpot with “I’ll Be There For You.” Who are they?
(10 points) 100
(5 points each) 10
“Baby (You Got What It Takes)”
“A Rockin’ Good Way”
2) Everyone knows about Led Zeppelin’s hit, “Stairway To Heaven.” But do you know the artist who had a hit by the same name in 1960?
(10 points) 20
3) He wanted to “turn back the hands of time.” Who is he?
(10 points) 30
4) He went “sailing” in 1980, gathered a bunch of Grammys, and then sailed off into the sunset. Who is he?
(10 points) 40
5) America originated as a trio. Who dropped out to make them a duo?
(10 points) 50
6) Identify the song and artist by these lyrics.
(5 points each) 60
Singing in the subway
Shuffle with a shoe shine
Fix me a Molotov
I'm on the headline
7) In 1983, they produced their second album, Modern Romans. MTV played their single (The Walls Came Down” in heavy rotation. Who is the group?
(10 points) 70
8) Irene Cara has huge hits in which two movies in the early – mid 80s?
(5 points each) 80
9) Who are Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith?
(10 points) 90
10) They hit the jackpot with “I’ll Be There For You.” Who are they?
(10 points) 100
Answers (#34): Tuesday, July 8, 2008
1) Jimmy Jones, James Taylor
2) Patsy Cline
3) Percy Sledge, Michael Bolton
4) Eurythmics, Charles & Eddie
5) Michael Bolton & Bob Dylan, “Steel Bars”
6)Jim Peterik
7) “Blowing Away,” “Wedding Bell Blues,” “Save The Country,” Sweet Blindness,” and “Stoned Soul Picnic”
8) Tom Waits
9) Ides Of March, “Vehicle”
10) Davy Jones
2) Patsy Cline
3) Percy Sledge, Michael Bolton
4) Eurythmics, Charles & Eddie
5) Michael Bolton & Bob Dylan, “Steel Bars”
6)Jim Peterik
7) “Blowing Away,” “Wedding Bell Blues,” “Save The Country,” Sweet Blindness,” and “Stoned Soul Picnic”
8) Tom Waits
9) Ides Of March, “Vehicle”
10) Davy Jones
Questions (#34): Monday, July 7, 2008
1) Who are two artists who have had hits with a song entitled “Handy Man?” The first was 1960 and the second was 1977.
(5 points each) 10
2) She “fell to pieces” in 1961. Who is she?
(10 points) 20
3) “When A Man Loves A Woman” was a hit for which two artists in 1966 and 1991?
(5 points each) 30
4) Two acts have had success with a song title of “Would I Lie To You.” Who are they?
(5 points each) 40
5) Identify the songwriters and song by the following lyrics. (Hint: the year was 1991 and the song was an album cut by an artist who was very popular at the time. There are two songwriters, both male).
(5 points each) 50
And with every step I take
Every desperate move I make
It’s clear to me
What can all my living mean
When time itself is so obscene
When time itself don’t mean a thingI’m still loving you
6) He wrote several hits for Survivor: “Eye Of The Tiger,” “The Search Is Over” and “High On You.” He also collaborated on several hits for .38 Special. What is the songwriter’s name?
(10 points) 60
7) Laura Nyro has been featured here before in the first quiz. Can you name 5 hits she wrote for the 5th Dimension?
(2 points each) 70
8) The Eagles recorded his “Ole ‘55” on their On The Border LP. Who is he?
(10 points) 80
9) They upstaged Led Zeppelin in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada according to the local newspaper in 1970. They also had the fastest selling in Warner Brothers Music at that time, again in 1970. Who are they and what is the name of the single?
(5 points each) 90
10) He’s 5’3” tall and he appeared in one episode of the Brady Bunch. Who is he?
(10 points) 100
(5 points each) 10
2) She “fell to pieces” in 1961. Who is she?
(10 points) 20
3) “When A Man Loves A Woman” was a hit for which two artists in 1966 and 1991?
(5 points each) 30
4) Two acts have had success with a song title of “Would I Lie To You.” Who are they?
(5 points each) 40
5) Identify the songwriters and song by the following lyrics. (Hint: the year was 1991 and the song was an album cut by an artist who was very popular at the time. There are two songwriters, both male).
(5 points each) 50
And with every step I take
Every desperate move I make
It’s clear to me
What can all my living mean
When time itself is so obscene
When time itself don’t mean a thingI’m still loving you
6) He wrote several hits for Survivor: “Eye Of The Tiger,” “The Search Is Over” and “High On You.” He also collaborated on several hits for .38 Special. What is the songwriter’s name?
(10 points) 60
7) Laura Nyro has been featured here before in the first quiz. Can you name 5 hits she wrote for the 5th Dimension?
(2 points each) 70
8) The Eagles recorded his “Ole ‘55” on their On The Border LP. Who is he?
(10 points) 80
9) They upstaged Led Zeppelin in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada according to the local newspaper in 1970. They also had the fastest selling in Warner Brothers Music at that time, again in 1970. Who are they and what is the name of the single?
(5 points each) 90
10) He’s 5’3” tall and he appeared in one episode of the Brady Bunch. Who is he?
(10 points) 100
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Answers (#33): Saturday, July 5, 2008
1) “Never Can Say Goodbye”
2) “Theme From Shaft,” “Bless The Beasts And Children”
3) “Moody Blues”
4) “Maniac”
5) Marmalade, “Reflections Of My Life”
6) Diana Ross & Lionel Ritchie, Stevie Nicks & Don Henley, Janet & Michael Jackson, John Mellencamp & Me’shell Ndegeocello, Warren G & Nate Dogg
7) “I Touch Myself”
8)Sheryl Crow, “All I Wanna Do”
9) Tag Team
10) Desperado, Eagles
2) “Theme From Shaft,” “Bless The Beasts And Children”
3) “Moody Blues”
4) “Maniac”
5) Marmalade, “Reflections Of My Life”
6) Diana Ross & Lionel Ritchie, Stevie Nicks & Don Henley, Janet & Michael Jackson, John Mellencamp & Me’shell Ndegeocello, Warren G & Nate Dogg
7) “I Touch Myself”
8)Sheryl Crow, “All I Wanna Do”
9) Tag Team
10) Desperado, Eagles
Questions (#33): Friday, July 4, 2008
1) The Jackson 5, Gloria Gaynor and Isaac Hayes all had hits with this song. What is the title?
(10 points) 10
2) The Academy Awards for 1971 saw Isaac Hayes win an Oscar for what song? And he beat out a song by Barry DeVorzon of “Nadia’s Theme” (The Young & The Restless theme song) fame. What was the name of that song? (Hint: the Carpenters performed it).
(5 points each) 20
3) Before Denny Laine played with Paul McCartney and Wings, he was in another classic band. Who are they?
(10 points) 30
4) This song was made famous in the movie “Flashdance.” Chris Farley “sampled” it in Tommy Boy (hilarious scene, by the way). What is the title of the song?
(10 points) 40
5) Who are Dean Ford (lead vocals), Graham Knight (vocalist and bassist), Pat Fairly (6 string bassist and guitarist) and Alan Whitehead (drummer)? What was the name of their 1970 hit that was huge?
(5 points each) 50
6) Name the duet partners.
(2 points each) 60
“Endless Love” (the original)
“Leather & Lace”
“Scream/Childhood”
“Wild Night”
“Regulate”
7) In 1991, a very racy song was popular by an Australian group. If I say HOW racy, I give it away. Name the song title and the group.
(5 points each) 70
8) The lyrics to this song are based on the poem “Fun” by Wyn Cooper, earning Cooper considerable royalties. The song went to Number#2 and was the winner of the 1995 Grammy Record of the Year. Name the artist and the title of the song.
(5 points each) 80
9) What is the name of the performers who sang the obnoxious “Whoomp (There It Is)?”
(10 points) 90
10) Identify the song and artist by the following lyrics.
(5 points each) 100
Don’t your feet get cold in the winter time?
The sky wont snow and the sun won’t shine
It’s hard to tell the night time from the day
You’re loosin’ all your highs and lows
Ain’t it funny how the feeling goes away?
(10 points) 10
2) The Academy Awards for 1971 saw Isaac Hayes win an Oscar for what song? And he beat out a song by Barry DeVorzon of “Nadia’s Theme” (The Young & The Restless theme song) fame. What was the name of that song? (Hint: the Carpenters performed it).
(5 points each) 20
3) Before Denny Laine played with Paul McCartney and Wings, he was in another classic band. Who are they?
(10 points) 30
4) This song was made famous in the movie “Flashdance.” Chris Farley “sampled” it in Tommy Boy (hilarious scene, by the way). What is the title of the song?
(10 points) 40
5) Who are Dean Ford (lead vocals), Graham Knight (vocalist and bassist), Pat Fairly (6 string bassist and guitarist) and Alan Whitehead (drummer)? What was the name of their 1970 hit that was huge?
(5 points each) 50
6) Name the duet partners.
(2 points each) 60
“Endless Love” (the original)
“Leather & Lace”
“Scream/Childhood”
“Wild Night”
“Regulate”
7) In 1991, a very racy song was popular by an Australian group. If I say HOW racy, I give it away. Name the song title and the group.
(5 points each) 70
8) The lyrics to this song are based on the poem “Fun” by Wyn Cooper, earning Cooper considerable royalties. The song went to Number#2 and was the winner of the 1995 Grammy Record of the Year. Name the artist and the title of the song.
(5 points each) 80
9) What is the name of the performers who sang the obnoxious “Whoomp (There It Is)?”
(10 points) 90
10) Identify the song and artist by the following lyrics.
(5 points each) 100
Don’t your feet get cold in the winter time?
The sky wont snow and the sun won’t shine
It’s hard to tell the night time from the day
You’re loosin’ all your highs and lows
Ain’t it funny how the feeling goes away?
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