1) Graham Nash
2) Diana Krall, Patty Smyth
3) Wendy Fraser
4) Rolling Thunder Revue
5) Janis Ian, Society’s Child
6) Hot Streets
7) Leon Russell
8) David Gates’ father
9) Livingston Taylor
10) Andrew Gold
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Questions (#18): Friday, May 30, 2008
1) Who is the famous vocalist who sang backup harmony on Dan Fogelberg’s 1974 hit “Part of the Plan?”
(10 points) 10
2) Singer Elvis Costello and tennis great John McEnroe is married to what two famous performers?
(5 point each) 20
3) Who was featured with Patrick Swayze on the 1987 hit “She’s like the Wind” from the Dirty Dancing soundtrack?
(10 points) 30
4) The following singers and musicians participated in a touring act from the fall of 1975 through the spring of 1976: Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, Roger McGuinn, Ramblin’ Jack Elliot, Kinky Friedman, Bob Neuwirth, T-Bone Burnett, Mick Ronson, David Mansfield, Scarlet Rivera, Rob Stoner and Howie Wyeth. What was the name of the act?
(10 points) 40
5) In 1967, this song’s lyrics were just too much for radio stations to handle, especially in the South, where some banned it. But it became a hit anyway. Name the artist and the song title.
(5 point each) 50
6) What was the name of Chicago’s twelfth album in October 1978 that broke a string of album titles with numbers in the titles?
(10 points) 60
7) George Harrison asked him to play piano on Badfinger’s 3rd album, Straight Up. His piano compliments Harrison’s slide guitar rather nicely on “Day After Day.” Who is he?
(10 points) 70
8) For whom did David Gates write about in his hit with Bread “Everything I Own?”
(10 points) 80
9) He is best known for his hit from the late 70s “I Will Be in Love with You” as well as his famous brother. Who is he?
(10 points) 90
10) He was such a “Lonely Boy.” Who is he?
(10 points) 100
(10 points) 10
2) Singer Elvis Costello and tennis great John McEnroe is married to what two famous performers?
(5 point each) 20
3) Who was featured with Patrick Swayze on the 1987 hit “She’s like the Wind” from the Dirty Dancing soundtrack?
(10 points) 30
4) The following singers and musicians participated in a touring act from the fall of 1975 through the spring of 1976: Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, Roger McGuinn, Ramblin’ Jack Elliot, Kinky Friedman, Bob Neuwirth, T-Bone Burnett, Mick Ronson, David Mansfield, Scarlet Rivera, Rob Stoner and Howie Wyeth. What was the name of the act?
(10 points) 40
5) In 1967, this song’s lyrics were just too much for radio stations to handle, especially in the South, where some banned it. But it became a hit anyway. Name the artist and the song title.
(5 point each) 50
6) What was the name of Chicago’s twelfth album in October 1978 that broke a string of album titles with numbers in the titles?
(10 points) 60
7) George Harrison asked him to play piano on Badfinger’s 3rd album, Straight Up. His piano compliments Harrison’s slide guitar rather nicely on “Day After Day.” Who is he?
(10 points) 70
8) For whom did David Gates write about in his hit with Bread “Everything I Own?”
(10 points) 80
9) He is best known for his hit from the late 70s “I Will Be in Love with You” as well as his famous brother. Who is he?
(10 points) 90
10) He was such a “Lonely Boy.” Who is he?
(10 points) 100
Answers (#17): Thursday, May 29, 2008
1) Mickey Thomas
2) Smokin’ in the Boy’s Room
3) The Music Scene
4) David Bowie
5) David & Shaun Cassidy
6) Brian Wilson
7) Wilson Phillips
8) Michelle Phillips
9) David Marks, Bruce Johnston
10) Pointer Sisters
2) Smokin’ in the Boy’s Room
3) The Music Scene
4) David Bowie
5) David & Shaun Cassidy
6) Brian Wilson
7) Wilson Phillips
8) Michelle Phillips
9) David Marks, Bruce Johnston
10) Pointer Sisters
Questions (#17): Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Sorry for the delay (a little too much fun on an extended Memorial Day weekend). Here is yesterday's quiz with the answers posted around 6 PM/EDT this evening to give everyone a chance. Back on schedule tomorrow.
Let me know if it's too challenging or too easy...or just right. And I hope you are having fun with it. Believe me, it shouldn't be "like work."
1) He was the vocalist for Elvin Bishop and then went over to Jefferson Starship, who changed their name to simply Starship when Grace Slick left. Who is he?
(10 points) 10
2) This song was originated in 1973, where it went to Number #3 on the charts and again in 1985, where it hit Number #16. To give you the name of either group would give it away. What’s the title?
(10 points) 20
3) On September 22, 1969, ABC premiered a new television series about pop and rock music with occasional comedy sketches. The show had several co-hosts, but primarily David Steinberg. The oddity about the show was that it was a 45 minute show. This could partially explain why the last episode ran on January 12, 1970. But it was a ground-breaking program. Name that show.
(10 points) 30
4) He performed under his own name until 1966, when he changed it to avoid confusion with another popular singer by the same name. (Hint: the other popular singer was also from the UK and at that time was part of a group).
(10 points) 40
5) In the 70s these two half- brothers with the same last name both originated as teen idols and later went on to star as actors and producers. Who are they?
(5 points each) 50
6) Van Dyke Parks co-wrote songs (primarily lyrics) with what famous songwriter?
(10 points) 60
7) They were a very popular trio in 1990, but after the relative failure of their 2nd album in 1992 (if you can call 1 million in sales “failure”) they broke up. Who are they?
(10 points) 70
8) She is the last living member of this phenomenal group from the 1960s who later went on to a successful acting career. Who is she?
(10 points) 80
9) Everyone probably knows the 5 original Beach Boys. Do you know the names of the other two people who were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as Beach Boys?
(5 points each) 90
10) These ladies also achieved major success as a trio, though they we originally a quartet. Their biggest year was arguably 1984. Who are they?
(10 points) 100
Let me know if it's too challenging or too easy...or just right. And I hope you are having fun with it. Believe me, it shouldn't be "like work."
1) He was the vocalist for Elvin Bishop and then went over to Jefferson Starship, who changed their name to simply Starship when Grace Slick left. Who is he?
(10 points) 10
2) This song was originated in 1973, where it went to Number #3 on the charts and again in 1985, where it hit Number #16. To give you the name of either group would give it away. What’s the title?
(10 points) 20
3) On September 22, 1969, ABC premiered a new television series about pop and rock music with occasional comedy sketches. The show had several co-hosts, but primarily David Steinberg. The oddity about the show was that it was a 45 minute show. This could partially explain why the last episode ran on January 12, 1970. But it was a ground-breaking program. Name that show.
(10 points) 30
4) He performed under his own name until 1966, when he changed it to avoid confusion with another popular singer by the same name. (Hint: the other popular singer was also from the UK and at that time was part of a group).
(10 points) 40
5) In the 70s these two half- brothers with the same last name both originated as teen idols and later went on to star as actors and producers. Who are they?
(5 points each) 50
6) Van Dyke Parks co-wrote songs (primarily lyrics) with what famous songwriter?
(10 points) 60
7) They were a very popular trio in 1990, but after the relative failure of their 2nd album in 1992 (if you can call 1 million in sales “failure”) they broke up. Who are they?
(10 points) 70
8) She is the last living member of this phenomenal group from the 1960s who later went on to a successful acting career. Who is she?
(10 points) 80
9) Everyone probably knows the 5 original Beach Boys. Do you know the names of the other two people who were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as Beach Boys?
(5 points each) 90
10) These ladies also achieved major success as a trio, though they we originally a quartet. Their biggest year was arguably 1984. Who are they?
(10 points) 100
Friday, May 23, 2008
Answers (#16): Tuesday, May 27, 2008
1) Hamilton, Joe Frank & Reynolds
2) Three Dog Night
3) Steve Lawrence
4) Leroy, Runt
5) Share the Land, Guess Who
6) Tusk
7) U2
8) Ramblin’ Man
9) Nicky Hopkins, Chuck Leavell
10) Electric Light Orchestra, Eldorado
2) Three Dog Night
3) Steve Lawrence
4) Leroy, Runt
5) Share the Land, Guess Who
6) Tusk
7) U2
8) Ramblin’ Man
9) Nicky Hopkins, Chuck Leavell
10) Electric Light Orchestra, Eldorado
Questions (#16): Monday, May 26, 2008
Since I will be out of town on Monday, Memorial Day, I have posted the quiz early. I shall have the answers posted late in the afternoon on Tuesday. Good Luck and have a GREAT weekend!
1) Who are Tommy Reynolds (multi-instrumentalist), Joe Carollo (bass/vocalist) and Dan Hamilton (guitar/lead vocals)?
(10 points) 10
2) In the late 1960s, Brian Wilson made friends with this influential musician. He started to write songs for him and was also going to produce him and his newly formed group until the rest of the Beach Boys revolted (they wanted all of Brian’s talents and attention for themselves). What is the name of the band that Brian was writing for that eventually went on to have 21 Top 40 hits?
(10 points) 20
3) In 1971, Donny Osmond had a Number #1 hit with his cover of “Go Away Little Girl” (and I thought it ironic since Osmond was about 10 years old). Who had the original Number #1 hit? (Hint: He was much more mature).
(10 points) 30
4) Todd Rundgren had a hit in the early 70s with “We Gotta Get You a Woman.” Who was he speaking to in the song and under whose name was the single credited to as a performer?
(5 points each) 40
5) What song are these lyrics from and what band made the song famous?
(5 points each) 50
Did you pay your dues
Did you read the news
This morning when the paper landed in your yard
Do you know their names
Can you play their games
And coming down a bit too hard...
6) What is the title of the 3rd album by Fleetwood Mac featuring Lindsey Buckingham & Stevie Nicks?
(10 points) 60
7) What group recorded a live version of Helter Skelter that included the following introduction: “Charles Manson stole this one from the Beatles; we’re stealing it back?”
(10 points) 70
8) What was the Allman Brothers’ first hit single after the deaths of Duane Allman and Berry Oakley?
(10 points) 80
9) He used to back the Rolling Stones on keyboards in the 60s and 70s, but passed away in 1994. Now, who handles the Rolling Stones’ keyboard duties?
(5 points each) 90
10) Their album cover consisted of a scene out of The Wizard of Oz. What is the group’s name and the title of the album?
(5 points each)
1) Who are Tommy Reynolds (multi-instrumentalist), Joe Carollo (bass/vocalist) and Dan Hamilton (guitar/lead vocals)?
(10 points) 10
2) In the late 1960s, Brian Wilson made friends with this influential musician. He started to write songs for him and was also going to produce him and his newly formed group until the rest of the Beach Boys revolted (they wanted all of Brian’s talents and attention for themselves). What is the name of the band that Brian was writing for that eventually went on to have 21 Top 40 hits?
(10 points) 20
3) In 1971, Donny Osmond had a Number #1 hit with his cover of “Go Away Little Girl” (and I thought it ironic since Osmond was about 10 years old). Who had the original Number #1 hit? (Hint: He was much more mature).
(10 points) 30
4) Todd Rundgren had a hit in the early 70s with “We Gotta Get You a Woman.” Who was he speaking to in the song and under whose name was the single credited to as a performer?
(5 points each) 40
5) What song are these lyrics from and what band made the song famous?
(5 points each) 50
Did you pay your dues
Did you read the news
This morning when the paper landed in your yard
Do you know their names
Can you play their games
And coming down a bit too hard...
6) What is the title of the 3rd album by Fleetwood Mac featuring Lindsey Buckingham & Stevie Nicks?
(10 points) 60
7) What group recorded a live version of Helter Skelter that included the following introduction: “Charles Manson stole this one from the Beatles; we’re stealing it back?”
(10 points) 70
8) What was the Allman Brothers’ first hit single after the deaths of Duane Allman and Berry Oakley?
(10 points) 80
9) He used to back the Rolling Stones on keyboards in the 60s and 70s, but passed away in 1994. Now, who handles the Rolling Stones’ keyboard duties?
(5 points each) 90
10) Their album cover consisted of a scene out of The Wizard of Oz. What is the group’s name and the title of the album?
(5 points each)
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Answers (#15): Saturday, May 24, 2008
1) Tommy Boyce & Bobby Hart
2) Mike Brewer & Tom Shipley
3) B.W. Stevenson
4) Tim Moore
5) Herb Alpert, A Taste of Honey
6) Andy White
7) Phil Spector, The Long and Winding Road
8) Gerry Beckley (America), Robert Lamm (Chicago) and Carl Wilson (Beach Boys)
9) Edd Byrnes, Kookie Kookie Lend Me Your Comb
10) Grease, Vince Fontaine
2) Mike Brewer & Tom Shipley
3) B.W. Stevenson
4) Tim Moore
5) Herb Alpert, A Taste of Honey
6) Andy White
7) Phil Spector, The Long and Winding Road
8) Gerry Beckley (America), Robert Lamm (Chicago) and Carl Wilson (Beach Boys)
9) Edd Byrnes, Kookie Kookie Lend Me Your Comb
10) Grease, Vince Fontaine
Questions (#15): Friday, May 23, 2008
1) “I Wonder What She’s Doing Tonight” was a big hit for this duo in 1968. Who were they?
(10 points) 10
2) They were “One Toke over the Line.” Who were they?
(10 points) 20
3) Brooks & Dunn covered “My Maria” in 1996, 23 years after the original. Who did the original?
(10 points) 30
4) Art Garfunkel had a Number #34 hit in 1974 with “Second Avenue.” Who is the songwriter?
(10 points) 40
5) He won the Grammy for Record of the Year in 1965. Who is he and what was the name of the record?
(5 points each) 50
6) What session musician played drums on the Beatles’ “Love Me Do” in place of Ringo?
(10 points) 60
7) The post-production modifications to a track on the Let It Be album was cited by Paul McCartney as one of the reasons for the breakup of the Beatles as a legal entity. Who “produced” the track and what is its title?
(5 points each) 70
8) The album Like a Brother was released in 2000. Who comprised the trio who recorded it?
(12 points - 2 for each member and 2 for naming their original groups) 82
9) He had a hit song with Connie Stevens in 1959 and starred on television’s “77 Sunset Strip.” What is his name and the name of his novelty hit?
(5 points each) 92
10) The answer to question #9 also played in a hit movie from 1978. Name the movie and the character’s name that he played.
(4 points each) 100
(10 points) 10
2) They were “One Toke over the Line.” Who were they?
(10 points) 20
3) Brooks & Dunn covered “My Maria” in 1996, 23 years after the original. Who did the original?
(10 points) 30
4) Art Garfunkel had a Number #34 hit in 1974 with “Second Avenue.” Who is the songwriter?
(10 points) 40
5) He won the Grammy for Record of the Year in 1965. Who is he and what was the name of the record?
(5 points each) 50
6) What session musician played drums on the Beatles’ “Love Me Do” in place of Ringo?
(10 points) 60
7) The post-production modifications to a track on the Let It Be album was cited by Paul McCartney as one of the reasons for the breakup of the Beatles as a legal entity. Who “produced” the track and what is its title?
(5 points each) 70
8) The album Like a Brother was released in 2000. Who comprised the trio who recorded it?
(12 points - 2 for each member and 2 for naming their original groups) 82
9) He had a hit song with Connie Stevens in 1959 and starred on television’s “77 Sunset Strip.” What is his name and the name of his novelty hit?
(5 points each) 92
10) The answer to question #9 also played in a hit movie from 1978. Name the movie and the character’s name that he played.
(4 points each) 100
Monday, May 19, 2008
Answers (#14): Thursday, May 22, 2008
1) Turn Turn Turn
2) Mutt Lange, Michael Kamen
3) John Lennon, God
4) Billy Currington, Mark McGrath
5) Terry Jacks, Bo Donaldson & the Heywoods, Paper Lace, Andy Kim & Carl Douglas
6) I Want a New Drug, Huey Lewis & the News
7) Taylor Hicks, Do I Make You Proud
8) Time, Message, Genie, Jim Croce, Police and Christine Aguilera
9) Shelley Fabares
10) Gwyneth Paltrow
2) Mutt Lange, Michael Kamen
3) John Lennon, God
4) Billy Currington, Mark McGrath
5) Terry Jacks, Bo Donaldson & the Heywoods, Paper Lace, Andy Kim & Carl Douglas
6) I Want a New Drug, Huey Lewis & the News
7) Taylor Hicks, Do I Make You Proud
8) Time, Message, Genie, Jim Croce, Police and Christine Aguilera
9) Shelley Fabares
10) Gwyneth Paltrow
Questions (#14): Wednesday, May 21, 2008
1) After Joe Cocker’s cover of “With a Little Help from My Friends,” this was the first song to play on the first episode of the television series The Wonder Years. It was also prominent in Forrest Gump nearly three decades after it was originally recorded. What is the title of the song?
(10 points) 10
2) The 1993 movie The Three Musketeers featured the song “All For One” performed by Bryan Adams, Rod Stewart and Sting. Besides Adams, who co-wrote the song?
(5 points each) 20
3) Who wrote the lyrics to the following song and what is the title? (The lyrics turned out to be a litany of things the writer did not believe in.
(5 points each) 30
I don't believe in magic,
I don't believe in I-ching,
I don't believe in Bible,
I don't believe in tarot,
I don't believe in Hitler,
I don't believe in Jesus,
I don't believe in Kennedy,
I don't believe in Buddha,
I don't believe in mantra,
I don't believe in Gita,
I don't believe in yoga,
I don't believe in kings,
I don't believe in Elvis,
I don't believe in Zimmerman,
I don't believe in Beatles
4) In 2004, Shania Twain released two versions of “Party For Two,” a country version and a pop version. Who sang with her on the country version and on the pop version?
(5 points each) 40
5) 1974 saw way more than its share of pathetic songs that went to Number #1. Who performed the following: Seasons in the Sun, Billy Don’t be a Hero, The Night Chicago Died, Rock Me Gently and Kung Fu Fighting?
(2 points each) 50
6) Ray Parker Jr. was the subject of a copyright infringement lawsuit for his song “Ghostbusters” because it sounded too similar to what song by what artist?
(5 points each) 60
7) On July 1st, 2006, he had the Number #1 song in the country (okay, so we had bad taste). However, he was recently dropped by his record label (no surprise there). Who is the singer and what is the title of his bland pop song?
(5 points each) 70
8) There have been several major hits with the words “______ in a Bottle” in the title of the song. Name three of those words and the artists who performed them.
(12 points) 82
9) She co-starred in 3 Elvis movies: Girl Happy (1965), Spinout (1966) and Clambake (1967). She also had her own Number #1 hit in 1962. Who is she?
(8 points) 90
10) She’s a movie star who has recorded with Huey Lewis and with Kenneth Edmunds. Who is she?
(10 points) 100
(10 points) 10
2) The 1993 movie The Three Musketeers featured the song “All For One” performed by Bryan Adams, Rod Stewart and Sting. Besides Adams, who co-wrote the song?
(5 points each) 20
3) Who wrote the lyrics to the following song and what is the title? (The lyrics turned out to be a litany of things the writer did not believe in.
(5 points each) 30
I don't believe in magic,
I don't believe in I-ching,
I don't believe in Bible,
I don't believe in tarot,
I don't believe in Hitler,
I don't believe in Jesus,
I don't believe in Kennedy,
I don't believe in Buddha,
I don't believe in mantra,
I don't believe in Gita,
I don't believe in yoga,
I don't believe in kings,
I don't believe in Elvis,
I don't believe in Zimmerman,
I don't believe in Beatles
4) In 2004, Shania Twain released two versions of “Party For Two,” a country version and a pop version. Who sang with her on the country version and on the pop version?
(5 points each) 40
5) 1974 saw way more than its share of pathetic songs that went to Number #1. Who performed the following: Seasons in the Sun, Billy Don’t be a Hero, The Night Chicago Died, Rock Me Gently and Kung Fu Fighting?
(2 points each) 50
6) Ray Parker Jr. was the subject of a copyright infringement lawsuit for his song “Ghostbusters” because it sounded too similar to what song by what artist?
(5 points each) 60
7) On July 1st, 2006, he had the Number #1 song in the country (okay, so we had bad taste). However, he was recently dropped by his record label (no surprise there). Who is the singer and what is the title of his bland pop song?
(5 points each) 70
8) There have been several major hits with the words “______ in a Bottle” in the title of the song. Name three of those words and the artists who performed them.
(12 points) 82
9) She co-starred in 3 Elvis movies: Girl Happy (1965), Spinout (1966) and Clambake (1967). She also had her own Number #1 hit in 1962. Who is she?
(8 points) 90
10) She’s a movie star who has recorded with Huey Lewis and with Kenneth Edmunds. Who is she?
(10 points) 100
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Answers (#13): Tuesday, May 20, 2008
1) Buckinghams
2) Somethin’ Stupid, Frank & Nancy Sinatra
3) In the Year 2525, Zager & Evans
4) The Breakfast Club, Simple Minds
5) Fast Times at Ridgemont High
6) The Girl is Mine
7) Poor Little Fool, Ricky Nelson
8) A Moment Like This, 2002
9) Mary MacGregor
10) David Soul, Don’t Give Up On Us
2) Somethin’ Stupid, Frank & Nancy Sinatra
3) In the Year 2525, Zager & Evans
4) The Breakfast Club, Simple Minds
5) Fast Times at Ridgemont High
6) The Girl is Mine
7) Poor Little Fool, Ricky Nelson
8) A Moment Like This, 2002
9) Mary MacGregor
10) David Soul, Don’t Give Up On Us
Questions (#13): Monday, May 19, 2008
1) Nick Fortuna played bass, Carl Giammarese played guitar, Jon Poulos played the drums and Dennis Tufano played guitar and handled the vocals. Later, they added Dennis Miccolis on keyboards. What is the name of this band?
(10 points) 10
2) It was the only song to ever hit Number #1 on the American charts by a father/daughter team. What is the title of the song and who sang the duet?
(5 points each) 20
3) In the summer of ’69, they had their one hit, but what a hit it was: Number #1 for 6 weeks consecutively. What was the song and who recorded it?
(5 points each) 30
4) “Don’t You (Forget About Me) became a smash in the United States, propelled by what movie that included it on its soundtrack? Who sang the song?
(5 points each) 40
5) “Love Rules” (Don Henley),” Waffle Stomp” (Joe Walsh), “Never Surrender” (Don Felder) and “So Much in Love” (Timothy B. Schmidt) all performed these songs in what movie soundtrack?
(10 points) 50
6“) Say, Say, Say” was a 1983 hit for Paul McCartney & Michael Jackson. What was the title of their first hit together?
(10 points) 60
7) The latest Number #1 song as of this posting on Billboard’s Hot 100 is “Take a Bow” by Rihanna. There have been 959 Number #1 hits in the Hot 100 era, which began on August 4, 1958. What was the title of the first Number #1 song and who performed it?
(5 points each) 70
8) Kelly Clarkson was the first American Idol. What was the title of her first Number #1 hit and what year did it appear?
(5 points each) 80
9) Who sang the abysmal 1976 hit, “Torn Between Two Lovers?”
(10 points) 90
10) Speaking of abysmal one hit wonders, Owen Wilson recently covered a huge one in his movie Starsky & Hutch. Who performed the original and what was the title?
(5 points each) 100
(10 points) 10
2) It was the only song to ever hit Number #1 on the American charts by a father/daughter team. What is the title of the song and who sang the duet?
(5 points each) 20
3) In the summer of ’69, they had their one hit, but what a hit it was: Number #1 for 6 weeks consecutively. What was the song and who recorded it?
(5 points each) 30
4) “Don’t You (Forget About Me) became a smash in the United States, propelled by what movie that included it on its soundtrack? Who sang the song?
(5 points each) 40
5) “Love Rules” (Don Henley),” Waffle Stomp” (Joe Walsh), “Never Surrender” (Don Felder) and “So Much in Love” (Timothy B. Schmidt) all performed these songs in what movie soundtrack?
(10 points) 50
6“) Say, Say, Say” was a 1983 hit for Paul McCartney & Michael Jackson. What was the title of their first hit together?
(10 points) 60
7) The latest Number #1 song as of this posting on Billboard’s Hot 100 is “Take a Bow” by Rihanna. There have been 959 Number #1 hits in the Hot 100 era, which began on August 4, 1958. What was the title of the first Number #1 song and who performed it?
(5 points each) 70
8) Kelly Clarkson was the first American Idol. What was the title of her first Number #1 hit and what year did it appear?
(5 points each) 80
9) Who sang the abysmal 1976 hit, “Torn Between Two Lovers?”
(10 points) 90
10) Speaking of abysmal one hit wonders, Owen Wilson recently covered a huge one in his movie Starsky & Hutch. Who performed the original and what was the title?
(5 points each) 100
Friday, May 16, 2008
Answers (#12): Saturday, May 17, 2008
1) The Warriors
2) Carpenters
3) Don Henley
4) Joan Osborne
5) 1990, Vision of Love
6) Brian Wilson
7) Tommy Roe, Jam Up & Jelly Tight
8) Alex, Wolfgang
9) Stevie Ray Vaughn
10) Bonnie Raitt
2) Carpenters
3) Don Henley
4) Joan Osborne
5) 1990, Vision of Love
6) Brian Wilson
7) Tommy Roe, Jam Up & Jelly Tight
8) Alex, Wolfgang
9) Stevie Ray Vaughn
10) Bonnie Raitt
Questions (#12): Friday, May 16, 2008
1) Before “In The City” became an Eagles’ hit, Joe Walsh recorded it for a movie soundtrack. What is the title of that movie?
(10 points) 10
2) At the request of President Nixon, they performed at a White House state dinner honoring West German Chancellor Willy Brandt on May 1, 1973. Who were they?
(10 points) 20
3) 1992’s Sometimes Love Just Ain’t Enough by Patty Smyth features who as a duet partner?
(10 points) 30
4) Who sang “One of Us?”
(10 points) 50
5) Mariah Carey recently had a Number #1 hit with Touch My Body. What year did she have her first number 1 and what was the title?
(5 points each) 50
6) By now, everyone probably knows that Glen Campbell once played in the legendary Beach Boys lineup. But do you know who he replaced from the original lineup?
(10 points) 60
7) His final Top Ten single peaked at Number #8 in 1970. Who is the artist and what is the title of the single?
(5 points each) 70
8) Over the years, Van Halen has toured with various family members in the lineup. Besides Eddie, who are the other ones?
(5 points each) 80
9) He was a very prolific guitarist, arguably the best of his era. The only performance blight on his record may have been that he played on Don Johnson’s solo album in the 80s. Who is he?
(10 points) 90
10) Speaking of prolific guitarists, she’s probably one of the best slide guitarists around. Who is she?
(10 points) 100
(10 points) 10
2) At the request of President Nixon, they performed at a White House state dinner honoring West German Chancellor Willy Brandt on May 1, 1973. Who were they?
(10 points) 20
3) 1992’s Sometimes Love Just Ain’t Enough by Patty Smyth features who as a duet partner?
(10 points) 30
4) Who sang “One of Us?”
(10 points) 50
5) Mariah Carey recently had a Number #1 hit with Touch My Body. What year did she have her first number 1 and what was the title?
(5 points each) 50
6) By now, everyone probably knows that Glen Campbell once played in the legendary Beach Boys lineup. But do you know who he replaced from the original lineup?
(10 points) 60
7) His final Top Ten single peaked at Number #8 in 1970. Who is the artist and what is the title of the single?
(5 points each) 70
8) Over the years, Van Halen has toured with various family members in the lineup. Besides Eddie, who are the other ones?
(5 points each) 80
9) He was a very prolific guitarist, arguably the best of his era. The only performance blight on his record may have been that he played on Don Johnson’s solo album in the 80s. Who is he?
(10 points) 90
10) Speaking of prolific guitarists, she’s probably one of the best slide guitarists around. Who is she?
(10 points) 100
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Answers (#11): Thursday, May 15, 2008
1) Dwight Yoakim, 24
2) Fine Young Cannibals
3) Nicolette Larson, I Only Want to be With You
4) Kim Carnes, Bette Davis Eyes
5) Toto
6) Looking for Mr. Goodbar
7) Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door, Bob Dylan
8) Paul Williams
9) Grand Funk Railroad
10) Chicago
2) Fine Young Cannibals
3) Nicolette Larson, I Only Want to be With You
4) Kim Carnes, Bette Davis Eyes
5) Toto
6) Looking for Mr. Goodbar
7) Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door, Bob Dylan
8) Paul Williams
9) Grand Funk Railroad
10) Chicago
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Questions (#11): Wednesday, May 14, 2008
1) What musician holds the record for the most appearances on “The Tonight Show” dating back to when Johnny Carson hosted the show and through Jay Leno’s tenure? And how many appearances does the musician have?
(5 points each) 10
2) They had a hit with “Suspicious Minds” long after Elvis Presley made it famous. They retired shortly afterwards. Who are they?
(10 points) 20
3) Back in the summer of ’82, she covered a Dusty Springfield song a few years after making her name covering a Neil Young song. What is the name of the artist and what was the Dusty song that she covered?
(5 points each) 30
4) She won the Song of the Year and Record of the Year at the ’82 Grammy awards. What was the song and who is the artist?
(5 points each) 40
5) They used to play backup for Boz Scaggs and became Grammy-winning artists themselves. Who are they?
(10 points) 50
6) Speaking of Boz Scaggs, he had an opportunity to have “Lowdown” appear on the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack, but turned it down in a decision that was to cost him millions. He opted to have “Lowdown” placed on another soundtrack. What was the name of that film?
(10 points) 60
7) Eric Clapton and others have done a cover of this song. It first appeared in Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid. What is the song and who wrote it?
(5 points each) 70
8) Who wrote “We’ve Only Just Begun?”
(10 points) 80
9) They did a cover of the Stones’ “Gimme Shelter,” albeit a poor one, shortly after the Stones did the original. Who are they?
(10 points) 90
10) The band was formed when a group of DePaul University students began playing a series of late-night jams at clubs on and off campus. Who are they?
(10 points) 100
(5 points each) 10
2) They had a hit with “Suspicious Minds” long after Elvis Presley made it famous. They retired shortly afterwards. Who are they?
(10 points) 20
3) Back in the summer of ’82, she covered a Dusty Springfield song a few years after making her name covering a Neil Young song. What is the name of the artist and what was the Dusty song that she covered?
(5 points each) 30
4) She won the Song of the Year and Record of the Year at the ’82 Grammy awards. What was the song and who is the artist?
(5 points each) 40
5) They used to play backup for Boz Scaggs and became Grammy-winning artists themselves. Who are they?
(10 points) 50
6) Speaking of Boz Scaggs, he had an opportunity to have “Lowdown” appear on the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack, but turned it down in a decision that was to cost him millions. He opted to have “Lowdown” placed on another soundtrack. What was the name of that film?
(10 points) 60
7) Eric Clapton and others have done a cover of this song. It first appeared in Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid. What is the song and who wrote it?
(5 points each) 70
8) Who wrote “We’ve Only Just Begun?”
(10 points) 80
9) They did a cover of the Stones’ “Gimme Shelter,” albeit a poor one, shortly after the Stones did the original. Who are they?
(10 points) 90
10) The band was formed when a group of DePaul University students began playing a series of late-night jams at clubs on and off campus. Who are they?
(10 points) 100
Monday, May 12, 2008
Answers (#10): Tuesday, May 13, 2008
1) Bob Dylan, Property of Jesus
2) Larry Norman
3) Michael McDonald
4) Pat Boone
5) Dylan, Lennon, Clapton, Harrison and Starr
6) Berry Oakley, Duane Allman
7) Herb Alpert
8) Edgar & Johnny Winters
9) Gordon Lightfoot, If You Could Read My Mind
10) Leon Russell, Peter Frampton
2) Larry Norman
3) Michael McDonald
4) Pat Boone
5) Dylan, Lennon, Clapton, Harrison and Starr
6) Berry Oakley, Duane Allman
7) Herb Alpert
8) Edgar & Johnny Winters
9) Gordon Lightfoot, If You Could Read My Mind
10) Leon Russell, Peter Frampton
Questions (#10): Monday, May 12, 2008
1) Who wrote the following lyrics and what’s the title of the song?
(5 points each) 10
Stop your conversation when he passes on the street,
Hope he falls upon himself, oh, won't that be sweet
Because he can't be exploited by superstition anymore
Because he can't be bribed or bought by the things that you adore.
2) He is arguably the father of Contemporary Christian Music. Who is he?
(10 points) 20
3) At first, he was in Steely Dan. But then he became a prominent Doobie Brother. Who is he?
(10 points) 30
4) He did a cover of Little Richard’s Tutti Fruiti. But unlike Elvis Presley’s cover, his was deemed “safe.” Who is he?
(10 points) 50
5) Suse Rotollo, May Pang, Patti Boyd and Nancy Andrews are closely associated with what 5 musicians?
(2 points each) 50
6) He died in a motorcycle accident, almost a year to the day and about 3 blocks away from where another musician passed away. Who are the two musicians?
(5 points each) 60
7) He married singer Lani Hall and is the “A” of A&M records. Who is he?
(10 points) 70
8) Who are rock & roll’s two Albino brothers?
(10 points) 80
90 He covered Kris Kristofferson’s “Me & Bob by McGee” on his Sit Down Young Stranger album, whose title was later changed to the title of one of his biggest hits when the album was re-released. Who is the singer and what was the new album name?
(5 points each) 90
10) Besides the Stones, name the two most prominent performers of Jumping Jack Flash.
(5 points each)
(5 points each) 10
Stop your conversation when he passes on the street,
Hope he falls upon himself, oh, won't that be sweet
Because he can't be exploited by superstition anymore
Because he can't be bribed or bought by the things that you adore.
2) He is arguably the father of Contemporary Christian Music. Who is he?
(10 points) 20
3) At first, he was in Steely Dan. But then he became a prominent Doobie Brother. Who is he?
(10 points) 30
4) He did a cover of Little Richard’s Tutti Fruiti. But unlike Elvis Presley’s cover, his was deemed “safe.” Who is he?
(10 points) 50
5) Suse Rotollo, May Pang, Patti Boyd and Nancy Andrews are closely associated with what 5 musicians?
(2 points each) 50
6) He died in a motorcycle accident, almost a year to the day and about 3 blocks away from where another musician passed away. Who are the two musicians?
(5 points each) 60
7) He married singer Lani Hall and is the “A” of A&M records. Who is he?
(10 points) 70
8) Who are rock & roll’s two Albino brothers?
(10 points) 80
90 He covered Kris Kristofferson’s “Me & Bob by McGee” on his Sit Down Young Stranger album, whose title was later changed to the title of one of his biggest hits when the album was re-released. Who is the singer and what was the new album name?
(5 points each) 90
10) Besides the Stones, name the two most prominent performers of Jumping Jack Flash.
(5 points each)
Friday, May 9, 2008
Answers (#9): May 10, 2008
1) Jimmy Webb
2) All I Know, Art Garfunkel
3) Karla Bonoff
4) Joe South
5) George Harrison, Bob Dylan, Leon Russell, Billy Preston, Ringo Starr
6) Harrison, Dylan, Lynn, Petty, Orbison
7) Pat Benatar
8) Debby Boone
9) Lulu. Maurice Gibb
10) Elton John
2) All I Know, Art Garfunkel
3) Karla Bonoff
4) Joe South
5) George Harrison, Bob Dylan, Leon Russell, Billy Preston, Ringo Starr
6) Harrison, Dylan, Lynn, Petty, Orbison
7) Pat Benatar
8) Debby Boone
9) Lulu. Maurice Gibb
10) Elton John
Questions (#9): Friday, May 9, 2008
1) He wrote Up, Up & Away, By the Time I Get to Phoenix, MacArthur’s Park and The Moon is a Harsh Mistress. Who is he?
(10 points) 10
2) What is the title of this song and whose recording made it a hit?
(5 points each) 20
When the singer's gone
Let the song go on
It's a fine line between the darkness and the dawn
They say the darkest night
There's a light beyond
3) She’s a prolific songwriter who penned three songs for Linda Ronstadt on her Hasten Down the Wind album. Who is she?
(10 points) 30
4) He’s a “southern” songwriter with such hits as Walk a Mile in My Shoes and Games People Play. Who is he?
(10 points) 40
5) List 5 famous musicians who performed the featured vocal on a minimum of one song at the Concert for Bangladesh.
(2 points each) 50
6) In the original configuration, name all 5 Traveling Wilburys
(2 points each) 60
7) She’s a classically trained singer whose petite frame has produced such smashes as We Belong and Love is a Battlefield. Who is she?
(10 points) 70
8) She was basically a one hit wonder, but she got the most out of her hit, staying atop of the Billboard charts for 10 straight weeks, a record at that time. If I give you the year, I give it away.
(10 points) 80
9) Back in the 60s, one of the Bee Gees was married to a prominent English recording artist (for the time).
Who is the artist and the Bee Gee?
(5 points each) 90
10) His real name is Reginald Dwight. Who is he?
(10 points)
(10 points) 10
2) What is the title of this song and whose recording made it a hit?
(5 points each) 20
When the singer's gone
Let the song go on
It's a fine line between the darkness and the dawn
They say the darkest night
There's a light beyond
3) She’s a prolific songwriter who penned three songs for Linda Ronstadt on her Hasten Down the Wind album. Who is she?
(10 points) 30
4) He’s a “southern” songwriter with such hits as Walk a Mile in My Shoes and Games People Play. Who is he?
(10 points) 40
5) List 5 famous musicians who performed the featured vocal on a minimum of one song at the Concert for Bangladesh.
(2 points each) 50
6) In the original configuration, name all 5 Traveling Wilburys
(2 points each) 60
7) She’s a classically trained singer whose petite frame has produced such smashes as We Belong and Love is a Battlefield. Who is she?
(10 points) 70
8) She was basically a one hit wonder, but she got the most out of her hit, staying atop of the Billboard charts for 10 straight weeks, a record at that time. If I give you the year, I give it away.
(10 points) 80
9) Back in the 60s, one of the Bee Gees was married to a prominent English recording artist (for the time).
Who is the artist and the Bee Gee?
(5 points each) 90
10) His real name is Reginald Dwight. Who is he?
(10 points)
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Answers (#8): Thursday, May 8, 2008
1) Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash
2) Association, 5th Dimension
3) Jan & Dean
4) Yummy Yummy Yummy & Chewy Chewy
5) Love Me Tender
6) Memphis (Sun Studios)
7) February 3, 1959
8) Dave Clark 5
9) Ike Turner, Rocket 88
10) Eric Carmen
2) Association, 5th Dimension
3) Jan & Dean
4) Yummy Yummy Yummy & Chewy Chewy
5) Love Me Tender
6) Memphis (Sun Studios)
7) February 3, 1959
8) Dave Clark 5
9) Ike Turner, Rocket 88
10) Eric Carmen
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Questions (#8): Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Apologies for the delay in posting today (computer issues). I will not post the answers until this time tomorrow. Enjoy.
1) Who are the members of the “Million Dollar” quartet?
(10 points) 10
2) Who recorded and covered “Never My Love” in the 60s and 70s?
(5 points each) 20
3) They sang about surfing and cars until one of their members had a near fatal auto accident. Who are they?
(10 points) 30
4) Name the two biggest hits by the Ohio Express (5 words total)
(5 points each) 40
5) Name the title of Elvis Presley’s first movie.
(10 points) 50
6) Where was “Angel of Harlem” by U2 recorded?
(10 points) 60
7) “The day the music died” was what day?
(10 points) 70
8) What English quintet was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year?
(10 points) 80
9) Who is widely credited with the first use of distortion on a rock & roll recording and what 1s the title of the song?
(5 points each) 90
10) Celine Dion covered “All By Myself” in the late 90s. Who recorded the song originally?
(10 points) 100
1) Who are the members of the “Million Dollar” quartet?
(10 points) 10
2) Who recorded and covered “Never My Love” in the 60s and 70s?
(5 points each) 20
3) They sang about surfing and cars until one of their members had a near fatal auto accident. Who are they?
(10 points) 30
4) Name the two biggest hits by the Ohio Express (5 words total)
(5 points each) 40
5) Name the title of Elvis Presley’s first movie.
(10 points) 50
6) Where was “Angel of Harlem” by U2 recorded?
(10 points) 60
7) “The day the music died” was what day?
(10 points) 70
8) What English quintet was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year?
(10 points) 80
9) Who is widely credited with the first use of distortion on a rock & roll recording and what 1s the title of the song?
(5 points each) 90
10) Celine Dion covered “All By Myself” in the late 90s. Who recorded the song originally?
(10 points) 100
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Answers (#6): Tuesday, May 6, 2008
1) Tokens, Robert John
2) Cranberry Sauce
3) Stephen Stills
4) Beatles
5) Helen Reddy, I Am Woman
6) Keep Your Hands to Yourself, Georgia Satellites
7) Spinal Tap
8) Roger Daltrey
9) David Hasselhoff
10) Dionne Warwick, Naked Eyes & others
2) Cranberry Sauce
3) Stephen Stills
4) Beatles
5) Helen Reddy, I Am Woman
6) Keep Your Hands to Yourself, Georgia Satellites
7) Spinal Tap
8) Roger Daltrey
9) David Hasselhoff
10) Dionne Warwick, Naked Eyes & others
Monday, May 5, 2008
Questions (#7): Monday, May 5, 2008
1) At least two artists have covered “The Lion Sleeps Tonight.” Name two.
(5 points each) 10
2) When the “Paul is dead” rumors started back in 1967, the phrase “I buried Paul” was thought to be heard on the end on Strawberry Fields Forever. What was Lennon really saying?
(10 points) 20
3) When auditions were held for the forming of the Monkees, he tried out but was rejected. He later went on to have a lucrative career as a fine guitarist for a super trio and sometimes quartet. Who is he?
(10 points) 30
4) The had a Number 1 album in 1995, 25 years after their breakup. Who were they?
(10 points) 40
5) She has a monster hit in 1972 that won a Grammy and actually changed the culture in some countries. She’s from Australia. Name the artist and the hit.
(5 points each) 50
6) The following lyrics are from what song? Name the artist as well.
(5 points each) 60
Cruel baby baby baby why you want to treat me this way
you know I'm still your lover boy I still feel the same way
that's when she told me a story 'bout free milk and a cow
and she said no huggin no kissin until I get a wedding vow
my honey my baby don't put my love upon no shelf
she said don't hand me no lines and keep your hands to yourself
7) They were more of a parody in the mind of Rob Reiner as opposed to a true rock group. Who were they?
(10 points) 70
8) He had some solo success with his album “Ride a Rock Horse.” Who is he?
(10 points) 80
9) Hugely popular in Europe, his debut album was entitled Knight Rocker. Who is he?
(10 points) 90
10) The both covered “Always Something There to Remind Me” and it was huge for both. Who are they?
(5 points each) 100
(5 points each) 10
2) When the “Paul is dead” rumors started back in 1967, the phrase “I buried Paul” was thought to be heard on the end on Strawberry Fields Forever. What was Lennon really saying?
(10 points) 20
3) When auditions were held for the forming of the Monkees, he tried out but was rejected. He later went on to have a lucrative career as a fine guitarist for a super trio and sometimes quartet. Who is he?
(10 points) 30
4) The had a Number 1 album in 1995, 25 years after their breakup. Who were they?
(10 points) 40
5) She has a monster hit in 1972 that won a Grammy and actually changed the culture in some countries. She’s from Australia. Name the artist and the hit.
(5 points each) 50
6) The following lyrics are from what song? Name the artist as well.
(5 points each) 60
Cruel baby baby baby why you want to treat me this way
you know I'm still your lover boy I still feel the same way
that's when she told me a story 'bout free milk and a cow
and she said no huggin no kissin until I get a wedding vow
my honey my baby don't put my love upon no shelf
she said don't hand me no lines and keep your hands to yourself
7) They were more of a parody in the mind of Rob Reiner as opposed to a true rock group. Who were they?
(10 points) 70
8) He had some solo success with his album “Ride a Rock Horse.” Who is he?
(10 points) 80
9) Hugely popular in Europe, his debut album was entitled Knight Rocker. Who is he?
(10 points) 90
10) The both covered “Always Something There to Remind Me” and it was huge for both. Who are they?
(5 points each) 100
Thursday, May 1, 2008
Answers (#6): Saturday, May 3, 2008
1) Marc Cohn
2) Billy Vera & the Beaters, At This Moment
3) I Think We’re Alone Now, Mony Mony, Tommy James & the Shondells
4) Wrecking Ball, Emmylou Harris
5) Billy Preston
6) Judy Collins
7) Buffalo Springfield
8) Bacharach-David, Rain Drops Keep Fallin’ on My Head, (They Long to Be) Close to You, B.J. Thomas, Carpenters
9) Olivia Newton-John, Pilot
10) Wallflowers, David Bowie
11) Get Together
2) Billy Vera & the Beaters, At This Moment
3) I Think We’re Alone Now, Mony Mony, Tommy James & the Shondells
4) Wrecking Ball, Emmylou Harris
5) Billy Preston
6) Judy Collins
7) Buffalo Springfield
8) Bacharach-David, Rain Drops Keep Fallin’ on My Head, (They Long to Be) Close to You, B.J. Thomas, Carpenters
9) Olivia Newton-John, Pilot
10) Wallflowers, David Bowie
11) Get Together
Questions (#6): Friday, May 2, 2008
1) He won a Grammy for Best New Artist in 1991. He is also married to news reporter Elizabeth Vargas. Who is he?
(5 points) 5
2) The television program “Family Ties” spawned this Number #1 hit in 1987. Who were the artist and the name of the song?
(5 points each) 15
3) In 1987, Tiffany and Billy Idol had back to back Number 1 hits that were both covers of this artist reached the height of his popularity in the late 60s. What were the names of the hits and the artist?
(3 points per title, 4 points for the artist) 25
4) She won a Grammy in1995 for Best Contemporary Folk Album despite an appearance by U2’s Larry Mullen on drums and songs written by Bob Dylan, Steve Earle and Jimi Hendrix. What was the name of the album and who is the artist?
(5 points each) 35
5) In 1975, he wrote “You Are So Beautiful.” Who is he?
(5 points) 40
6) In 1968, she had a smash hit entitled “Both Sides Now.” Hard to believe that was 40 years ago. Who is she?
(10 points) 50
7) Richie Furay, Dewey Martin, Neil Young, Bruce Palmer and Stephen Stills were the original lineup of what group?
(10 points) 60
8) They hit the Number 1 position twice in 1970 as a songwriting team. Who were they, what 2 songs of theirs hit Number 1 and who were the artists that performed them?
(2 points for song writing team, 2 points for each title, 2 points for each artist) 70
9) “Magic” has been the title of at least two songs. Name two artists who performed songs with that title. One was in 1980 and the other was in 1975.
(5 points each) 80
10) 1998’s Godzilla soundtrack yielded the hit Heroes. Who performed it for the soundtrack and who performed it originally?
(5 points each) 90
11) The Youngbloods released a single in 1967 that flat lined. But somehow, when it was re-released in the summer of 1969, it made its way to Number 5 in the US. What is the title of that song?
(10 points) 100
(5 points) 5
2) The television program “Family Ties” spawned this Number #1 hit in 1987. Who were the artist and the name of the song?
(5 points each) 15
3) In 1987, Tiffany and Billy Idol had back to back Number 1 hits that were both covers of this artist reached the height of his popularity in the late 60s. What were the names of the hits and the artist?
(3 points per title, 4 points for the artist) 25
4) She won a Grammy in1995 for Best Contemporary Folk Album despite an appearance by U2’s Larry Mullen on drums and songs written by Bob Dylan, Steve Earle and Jimi Hendrix. What was the name of the album and who is the artist?
(5 points each) 35
5) In 1975, he wrote “You Are So Beautiful.” Who is he?
(5 points) 40
6) In 1968, she had a smash hit entitled “Both Sides Now.” Hard to believe that was 40 years ago. Who is she?
(10 points) 50
7) Richie Furay, Dewey Martin, Neil Young, Bruce Palmer and Stephen Stills were the original lineup of what group?
(10 points) 60
8) They hit the Number 1 position twice in 1970 as a songwriting team. Who were they, what 2 songs of theirs hit Number 1 and who were the artists that performed them?
(2 points for song writing team, 2 points for each title, 2 points for each artist) 70
9) “Magic” has been the title of at least two songs. Name two artists who performed songs with that title. One was in 1980 and the other was in 1975.
(5 points each) 80
10) 1998’s Godzilla soundtrack yielded the hit Heroes. Who performed it for the soundtrack and who performed it originally?
(5 points each) 90
11) The Youngbloods released a single in 1967 that flat lined. But somehow, when it was re-released in the summer of 1969, it made its way to Number 5 in the US. What is the title of that song?
(10 points) 100
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