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