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
Saturday, August 23, 2008
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
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