1) (Here’s some REAL trivia) In the mid 90s during the second season of the television show Friends, Chrissie Hynde of the Pretenders was a guest star. What song did she sing?
(10 points) 10
2) In an episode of The Ed Sullivan Show in 1967, the Doors performed “Light My Fire.” What was the one word that Morrison sang (original lyrics) that got him banned by the CBS censors and prevented the Doors from ever appearing on Sullivan again?
(10 points) 20
3) Who played the “Pinball Wizard” in the movie version of the Who’s Tommy in 1975?
(10 points) 30
4) Who were two original members of the group Chicago who were no longer with the group, the first in 1978 and the second in 1985?
(5 points each) 40
5) In the now legendary spoof of VH1’s Behind the Music skit portrayed on Saturday Night Live, the band that was featured was Blue Oyster Cult. The fake “producer” was played by Christopher Walken and he wanted a certain cast member to play more of what instrument?
(5 points each) 50
6) Can you name the different lineups of the Rolling Stones over the years (Hint: 4 different ones)
(2.5 points each) 60
7) Can you name the 4 original members of the Sex Pistols?
(2.5 points each) 70
8) Who are Michael McKean, Harry Shearer & Christopher Guest?
(10 points) 80
9) Can you name the 5 singles released from Don Henley’s Building the Perfect Beast album?
(2 points each) 90
10) And let’s see how closely you follow politics: What is Sarah Palin’s nickname (from the Heart library)?
(10 points) 100
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Answers (#66): Tuesday, September 30, 2008
1) Title: "Sailing" Songwriter(s): Christopher Cross
2) Album: Look Sharp! Single: “The Look”
3) Movie: Duets Song: “Crusin’”
4) Song: “Ride Like The Wind”
5) Artist: Neil Sedaka Song: “Laughter In The Rain”
6) Song: “Woman” Artist: John Lennon
7) Song: “Elvira”
8) Artist: Toto Song:”Roasanna”
9) Song: “Dancing Queen” Artist: Abba
10) Songwriters: Lionel Richie & Michael Jackson
2) Album: Look Sharp! Single: “The Look”
3) Movie: Duets Song: “Crusin’”
4) Song: “Ride Like The Wind”
5) Artist: Neil Sedaka Song: “Laughter In The Rain”
6) Song: “Woman” Artist: John Lennon
7) Song: “Elvira”
8) Artist: Toto Song:”Roasanna”
9) Song: “Dancing Queen” Artist: Abba
10) Songwriters: Lionel Richie & Michael Jackson
Monday, September 29, 2008
Questions (#66): Monday, September 29, 2008
1) This song went to Number #1 in April of 1979 and went on to capture the 1980 Grammy for Record of the Year and Song of the Year. Name the title of the song and it’s songwriters.
(5 points each) 10
2) What is the name of the 1989 album released by the pop duo from Sweden, Roxette? And what is the title of one of the singles with one of the same words from the album’s title?
(5 points each) 20
3) Smokey Robinson recorded this single in 1979 and it was later covered by Gwyneth Paltrow and Huey Lewis in a movie. Name the movie and the song.
(5 points each) 30
4) Christopher Cross reached Number #2 with this song in 1980 and the backing vocals were supplied by none other than Michael McDonald. What is the name of the song?
(10 points) 40
5) This song hit Number #1 in 1975 on Elton John’s Rocket Record label and was a comeback of sorts for this early 60s songwriter. If you listen closely to the Captain and Tenille’s “Love Will Keep Us Together,” they name the artist at the end of the song. Name the artist and song.
(5 points each) 50
6) Name the song and the artist who lyrics start with a slight whisper: “For the other half of the sky”
(5 points each) 60
7) This was the worst song of 1981. That should be enough of a clue, but in case it isn’t, I’ll give you the artist: the Oak Ridge Boys. Name that song (or not).
(10 points) 70
8) This song won the Record of the Year in 1982 for what was once Boz Scagg’s back-up band. Name the artist and the song.
(5 points each) 80
9) This song reached Number #1 in 13 different countries in 1977 and according to United World charts is the 33rd most successful song in music history. The artist is Swedish. Name the song and artist.
(5 points each) 90
10) Who wrote the 1985 anthem “We Are The World”?
(10 points) 100
(5 points each) 10
2) What is the name of the 1989 album released by the pop duo from Sweden, Roxette? And what is the title of one of the singles with one of the same words from the album’s title?
(5 points each) 20
3) Smokey Robinson recorded this single in 1979 and it was later covered by Gwyneth Paltrow and Huey Lewis in a movie. Name the movie and the song.
(5 points each) 30
4) Christopher Cross reached Number #2 with this song in 1980 and the backing vocals were supplied by none other than Michael McDonald. What is the name of the song?
(10 points) 40
5) This song hit Number #1 in 1975 on Elton John’s Rocket Record label and was a comeback of sorts for this early 60s songwriter. If you listen closely to the Captain and Tenille’s “Love Will Keep Us Together,” they name the artist at the end of the song. Name the artist and song.
(5 points each) 50
6) Name the song and the artist who lyrics start with a slight whisper: “For the other half of the sky”
(5 points each) 60
7) This was the worst song of 1981. That should be enough of a clue, but in case it isn’t, I’ll give you the artist: the Oak Ridge Boys. Name that song (or not).
(10 points) 70
8) This song won the Record of the Year in 1982 for what was once Boz Scagg’s back-up band. Name the artist and the song.
(5 points each) 80
9) This song reached Number #1 in 13 different countries in 1977 and according to United World charts is the 33rd most successful song in music history. The artist is Swedish. Name the song and artist.
(5 points each) 90
10) Who wrote the 1985 anthem “We Are The World”?
(10 points) 100
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Answers (#65): Saturday, September 27, 2008
1) b) “So Close” by Hall & Oates
2) True
3) Salt-N-Pepa
4) “The Heat Is On” & “You Belong to The City”
5) Diana Ross
6) “Those Were the Days”
7) The Rolling Stones & “Miss You”
8) Melissa Manchester
9) Hysteria by Def Leppard
10) Cocktail
2) True
3) Salt-N-Pepa
4) “The Heat Is On” & “You Belong to The City”
5) Diana Ross
6) “Those Were the Days”
7) The Rolling Stones & “Miss You”
8) Melissa Manchester
9) Hysteria by Def Leppard
10) Cocktail
Friday, September 26, 2008
Questions (#65): Friday, September 26, 2008
1) “There’s a restless look in your eyes tonight” is a line from a) “More Than A Feeling” by Boston” b) “So Close” by Hall & Oates c) “The Long & Winding Road” by the Beatles or d) “Drive” by the Cars?
(10 points) 10
2) True or False: Gene Simmons of Kiss help finance a demo tape of Van Halen, which helped get them started.
(10 points) 20
3) Who are Cheryl James and Sandra Denton?
(10 points) 30
4) Glenn Frey of the Eagles had two huge solo hits from soundtracks: one from the movie Beverly Hills Cop and the other from the television series Miami Vice, not including “Smuggler’s Blues.” What are the titles?
(5 points each) 40
5) “Love Hangover” was a disco song by what diva in 1976?
(10 points) 50
6) What was the title of the monster Mary Hopkin hit in 1968?
(10 points) 60
7) This song became this band’s 8th Number #1 single in the US on its release in 1978. Ridiculously, the band’s lead singer said “it had absolutely nothing to do with disco” yet it came complete with disco beat and saxophone solos and a falsetto that would have made Barry Gibb proud. Name the band and the song.
(5 points each) 70
8) "You Should Hear How She Talks About You" won the Best Female Pop Vocal Performance in 1983. Who sang that song?
(10 points) 80
9) What album, released in 1987, charted 7 singles in the US and remained on the charts for 3 years? (Hint: the band has a one-armed drummer…and if that doesn’t give it away, nothing will). Name the album and the band.
(5 points each) 90
10) Let’s make this easy: what incredibly bad movie (and a guilty pleasure for millions including me) featured the Beach Boy song “Kokomo?”
(10 points) 100
(10 points) 10
2) True or False: Gene Simmons of Kiss help finance a demo tape of Van Halen, which helped get them started.
(10 points) 20
3) Who are Cheryl James and Sandra Denton?
(10 points) 30
4) Glenn Frey of the Eagles had two huge solo hits from soundtracks: one from the movie Beverly Hills Cop and the other from the television series Miami Vice, not including “Smuggler’s Blues.” What are the titles?
(5 points each) 40
5) “Love Hangover” was a disco song by what diva in 1976?
(10 points) 50
6) What was the title of the monster Mary Hopkin hit in 1968?
(10 points) 60
7) This song became this band’s 8th Number #1 single in the US on its release in 1978. Ridiculously, the band’s lead singer said “it had absolutely nothing to do with disco” yet it came complete with disco beat and saxophone solos and a falsetto that would have made Barry Gibb proud. Name the band and the song.
(5 points each) 70
8) "You Should Hear How She Talks About You" won the Best Female Pop Vocal Performance in 1983. Who sang that song?
(10 points) 80
9) What album, released in 1987, charted 7 singles in the US and remained on the charts for 3 years? (Hint: the band has a one-armed drummer…and if that doesn’t give it away, nothing will). Name the album and the band.
(5 points each) 90
10) Let’s make this easy: what incredibly bad movie (and a guilty pleasure for millions including me) featured the Beach Boy song “Kokomo?”
(10 points) 100
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Answers (#64): Thursday, September 25, 2008
1) Artist: Ray Parker, Jr.
2) Title: “Life Is A Highway”
3) Artist: Janis Joplin Title: “Me & Bobby McGee”
4) Artist: Jennifer Lopez
5) Title: “Maneater”
6) Artist: Billy Preston
7) Single Title: “Jump” Album Title: “Thriller”
8) Wrestler: Lou Albano
9) Title: “The Long Road Out of Eden” Retail Outlet: Wal-Mart
10) Artist: Rick Springfield
2) Title: “Life Is A Highway”
3) Artist: Janis Joplin Title: “Me & Bobby McGee”
4) Artist: Jennifer Lopez
5) Title: “Maneater”
6) Artist: Billy Preston
7) Single Title: “Jump” Album Title: “Thriller”
8) Wrestler: Lou Albano
9) Title: “The Long Road Out of Eden” Retail Outlet: Wal-Mart
10) Artist: Rick Springfield
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Questions (#64): Wednesday, September 24, 2008
1) He’s been a member of a group in the late 70s and a solo artist in the 80s. He resumed his career recently with a long running instrumental on smooth jazz radio. You may know him for his 1982 hit, “The Other Woman.” Who is he?
(10 points) 10
2) Tom Cochrane has a Number #6 hit in 1992 from his album Mad Mad World. What was the name of the song?
(10 points) 20
3) In 1969, Roger Miller had a Number #12 hit with this song on the country charts. In 1970, Gordon Lightfoot hit Number #1 in Canada with his version and Number #13 on the country charts in the US. Kris Kristofferson wrote the song and it also hit Number #1 on the US charts in 1971 by another artist. Name the artist and the song.
(5 points each) 30
4) Janet Jackson’s 1993 video “That’s the Way Love Goes” features a very famous backup dancer who was then an unknown. Who is she?
(10 points) 40
5) Hall & Oates had a Number #1 hit with this song in 1982. Nelly Furtado also did pretty good with it in 2006. What is the song’s title?
(10 points) 50
6) He appeared as Sgt. Pepper in the film version of Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band and sometimes is credited as the Fifth Beatle for his work with the band just before they broke up. Who is he?
(10 points) 60
7) Van Halen’s 1984 featured their only Number #1 pop hit in the history of the band. And though the album was a huge success, it only ascended to Number #2 on the US album charts. What was the title of the single and name the album that kept them from cracking the Number #1 slot.
(5 points each) 70
8) What is the name of the professional wrestler who appeared in Cyndi Lauper’s “Girl’s Just Want to Have Fun” video?
(10 points) 80
9) What was the name of the album released by the Eagles in 2007 and what retail outlet had the exclusive deal to sell it?
(5 points each) 90
10) He’s been around forever (or so it seems) and you could arguably say that he is as well known for the role he played as Dr. Noah Drake as well as his singing career. Who is he?
(10 points) 100
(10 points) 10
2) Tom Cochrane has a Number #6 hit in 1992 from his album Mad Mad World. What was the name of the song?
(10 points) 20
3) In 1969, Roger Miller had a Number #12 hit with this song on the country charts. In 1970, Gordon Lightfoot hit Number #1 in Canada with his version and Number #13 on the country charts in the US. Kris Kristofferson wrote the song and it also hit Number #1 on the US charts in 1971 by another artist. Name the artist and the song.
(5 points each) 30
4) Janet Jackson’s 1993 video “That’s the Way Love Goes” features a very famous backup dancer who was then an unknown. Who is she?
(10 points) 40
5) Hall & Oates had a Number #1 hit with this song in 1982. Nelly Furtado also did pretty good with it in 2006. What is the song’s title?
(10 points) 50
6) He appeared as Sgt. Pepper in the film version of Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band and sometimes is credited as the Fifth Beatle for his work with the band just before they broke up. Who is he?
(10 points) 60
7) Van Halen’s 1984 featured their only Number #1 pop hit in the history of the band. And though the album was a huge success, it only ascended to Number #2 on the US album charts. What was the title of the single and name the album that kept them from cracking the Number #1 slot.
(5 points each) 70
8) What is the name of the professional wrestler who appeared in Cyndi Lauper’s “Girl’s Just Want to Have Fun” video?
(10 points) 80
9) What was the name of the album released by the Eagles in 2007 and what retail outlet had the exclusive deal to sell it?
(5 points each) 90
10) He’s been around forever (or so it seems) and you could arguably say that he is as well known for the role he played as Dr. Noah Drake as well as his singing career. Who is he?
(10 points) 100
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