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