Questions (#70): Wednesday, October 8, 2008

1) On February 9, 1964, The Beatles debuted on The Ed Sullivan Show. What was the first song they sang?
(10 points) 10

2) Elvis Presley won a Grammy in 1974 for the Best Inspirational Performance. What was the title of the song that he sang to win that award?
(10 points) 20

3) In 1979, Bob Dylan released an album of material which reflected his newly found Christian beliefs and led to critics remarking “now the Christians have a true superstar other than the one they sing about.” What was the name of that album?
(10 points) 30

4) Dionne Warwick hosted in this televisions show’s first season, followed by a series of hosts: Marilyn McCoo, Andy Gibb, Rx Smith, Rick Dees, Arsenio Hall & Nina Blackwood. What was the name of the show?
(10 points) 40

5) This movie tells the story of a fictional rock group in the summer of 1964 from Erie, Pennsylvania. What was the name of the group and the name of the movie?
(5 points each) 50

6) Smith was a one-hit wonder in 1969 with the remake of the Shirelles’ “Baby It’s You.” What was the name of their lead singer?
(10 points) 60

7) Name 4 musicals that have starred John Travolta.
(2.5 points each) 70

8) This was a huge hit in 1977 for Dan Hill (and it makes “American Pie” seem like a work of genius). What was the title of the song?
(10 points) 80

9) The Carpenters last Number #1 hit was in 1974. What was the name of that hit?
(10 points) 90

10) What is the name of the band that is known as “The Bad Boys from Boston?”
(10 points) 100