Questions (#19): Monday, June 2, 2008

1) The song was originally written and recorded in 1958 by Bobby Freeman and covered by the Beach Boys in 1965. Bette Midler completely rearranged it and covered it again in 1972. What is the title of the song?
(10 points) 10

2) When Freddie Mercury passed away, everyone thought that was the end of Queen. But recently, they have found a new front man. Who is he?
(10 points) 20

3) Who are the songwriters for “My Girl?”
(5 points each) 30

4) In 1983, this was a comeback song of sorts by Tina Turner. Al Green took it to Number #1 in 1972. What is the song’s title?
(10 points) 40

5) In 1971, this song became this artist’s first song to hit the Billboard Top Ten in 12 years. Who is the artist and what is the song title (Hint: the song was written by Armando Manzanero).
(5 points each) 50

6) The Beatles had a habit of releasing double sided hit singles. What was the reverse side of “Penny Lane” and the reverse side of “Revolution?”
(5 points each) 60

7) While we are at it, what was on the B side of Chicago’s “Make Me Smile?”
(10 points) 70

8) Unlike the Plastic Ono Band, Wings could be classified as a real band. Besides Paul & Linda, who was the only other member in all configurations of the group?
(10 points) 80

9) Critics hailed him as the “new Bob Dylan” but somehow that didn’t work out. He also made a cameo appearance in Cyndi Lauper’s video, Girl’s Just Wanna Have Fun, playing her boyfriend. Do you know who this is?
(10 points) 90

10) The lyrics from “Turn, Turn, Turn” are taken from the Bible. Can you name the book and chapter?
(5 points each) 100