Saturday, August 23, 2008

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 comments:

Malcolm said...

1. I'm Walkin'?, Garden Party

2. The Everly Bros.

3. The Guess Who, American Woman

4. Blondie?, Heart of Glass?

5. Hold On, Wilson Phillips

6. This Kiss?, Faith Hill

7. Carlos Santana

8. Roxette

9. Pink Floyd

10. Your time has come to shine

and decided to create a song for you?

pjazzypar said...

1. I’m Walkin, Garden Party

2. The Carpenters?

3. The Guess Who. American Woman

4. Wendy O and the Plasmatics?. ?

5. Wilson Phillips, Hold On

6. Faith Hill, Breathe

7. Santana
8. ? No Idea

9. Pink Floyd

10. your time has come to shine, and decided to create a dream come true

BeckEye said...

1) "My Name is Rick" and "Garden Party." (Okay, so I'm kidding about the first one.)

2) Simon and Garfunkel?

3) 1970...hmm, can't be Glass Tiger.

4) Blondie, "Heart of Glass"

5) "Love and Affection," Nelson?

6) Faith Hill, "Breathe"

7) Carlos Santana

8) Roxette?

9) Pink Floyd

10) Sail on silver girl, sail on by; your time has come to shine.

On the day that you were born, the angels got together and decided to create a dream come true.

BeckEye said...

By the way, Editor, I have an '80s music quiz up now if you want to take a crack at it.

Editor said...

beck,

will check it out tuesday nite!

thx,
Editor