Wednesday, June 11, 2008

Questions (#23): Wednesday, June 11, 2008

1) George Harrison was sued for copyright infringement when his song “My Sweet Lord” sounded too much like what song by what group?
(5 points each) 10

2) Who sang the backing vocals on the James Taylor hit “Mexico?”
(10 points) 20

3) He produced the following albums by America: Holiday, Hearts, History, Hideaway and Harbor. Who is he?
(10 points) 30

4) What is the title of Brian Wilson’s first solo single?
(10 points) 40

5) She released the albums Nick of Time and Luck of the Draw consecutively in 1989 and 1991. Who is she?
(10 points) 50

6) The tradition has become that she performs on the final new episode of Late Night with David Letterman just before Christmas. Who is she? (Hint: her songs were used in Love Actually and Home Alone 2).
(10 points) 60

7) By now, most music trivia buffs know that Shocking Blue hit the big time with “Venus.” Who else had a Number #1 hit with a different song by the same title in 1959?
(10 points) 70

8) In 1991, Gerardo had a huge hit. What was the title?
(10 points) 80

9) He had his only hit single in 1984 and that was only because Michael Jackson performed on it. Who is he and what was the name of the single?
(5 points each) 90

10) Who performed “Feelin’ Stronger Every Day” AND what album is it from?
(5 points each) 100

5 comments:

Malcolm said...

1. He's So Fine, the Chiffons

2. Carly Simon?

3. Bob Clearmountain?

4. Caroline, No

5. Bonnie Raitt

6. Diana Krall?

7. Frankie Avalon

8. Rico Suave

9. Rockwell, Somebody's Watching Me

10. Chicago, Chicago VIII?

Editor said...

malc,

Good guesses, especially the Frankie Avalon one. #s 2,3, and 6 were tough and you got the Chicago answer half right.

Are you still having a good time with it?

pjazzypar said...

1. “He’s So Fine”, Chiffons

2. Carly Simon

3. George Martin

4. A remake of “Wouldn’t It Be Nice?

5. Bonnie Raitt

6. Bette Midler?

7. Frankie Avalon

8. Rico Suave

9. Rockwell, “Somebody’s Watching Me”

10. Chicago, Chicago VI ?

pjazzypar said...

It's still fun for me. I look forward to playing Monday, Wednesday and Friday. I hope you are not getting tired of compiling the quizzes.

Editor said...

pjazz,

Compiling the questions is fun and keeps me sharp on my otherwise worthless knowledge...

Editor