1) “The Boy From New York City”
2) John Stewart, Anita Baker, Moby, Roxy Music, Talking Heads
3) Irene Cara, “Fame”
4) “If You Wanna Get To Heaven” and “Jackie Blue”
5) Letterman - Linda Ronstadt or Little Anthony & the Imperials, John Mellancamp, Nazareth, Fleetwood Mac, Thomas Dolby
6) Mike Post
7) “Like A Surgeon” , “Fat” , “Another One Rides The Bus” , “My Bologna” , “I Love Rocky Road”
8) Alan & Marilyn Bergman and Marvin Hamlisch, Willis Alan Ramsey, Daryl Hall, Burt Bacharach – Carole Bayer Sager, Peter Allen & Christopher Cross, Prince
9) Valotte
10) Karen Carpenter
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Questions (#44): Wednesday, July 30, 2008
1) The Ad Libs had a hit with it in 1965. Manhattan Transfer had a hit with it in 1981. What is the name of the song?
(10 points) 10
2) Identify these artists by their albums.
(2 points each) 20
Bombs Away Dream Babies
Rapture
Everything Is Wrong
Siren
Speaking In Tongues
3) Identify the artist and the song by these lyrics.
(5 points each) 30
I got more in me
And you can set it free
I can catch the moon in my hands
Don't you know who I am
4) The Ozark Mountain Daredevils are primarily recognized by their two hits, one in 1973 and the other in 1975. What are the titles of those songs?
(5 points each) 40
5) Identify the artist who performed these “hurtful” songs.
(2 points each) 50
“Hurt So Bad” (will accept any cover artist)
“Hurt So Good”
“Love Hurts”
“Go Your Own Way”
“She Blinded Me With Science”
6) He has done many a television theme over the years and one that he wrote and performed was the theme to “The Rockford Files.” Who is he?
(10 points) 60
7) Can you identify Al Yankovic’s parody song titles to these original songs that he parodied?
(2 points each) 70
“Like A Virgin”
“Bad”
“Another One Bites The Dust”
“My Sharona”
“I Love Rock n’ Roll”
8) Who are the songwriters for these songs?
(2 points each) 80
“The Way We Were”
“Muskrat Love”
“Everytime You Go Away”
“Arthur’s Theme”
“Sugar Walls”
9) What was the title of Julian Lennon’s debut album in 1984?
(10 points) 90
10) She started out as the drummer of her group but quickly came out from behind the drums to perform lead vocalist duties. Name the artist.
(10 points) 100
(10 points) 10
2) Identify these artists by their albums.
(2 points each) 20
Bombs Away Dream Babies
Rapture
Everything Is Wrong
Siren
Speaking In Tongues
3) Identify the artist and the song by these lyrics.
(5 points each) 30
I got more in me
And you can set it free
I can catch the moon in my hands
Don't you know who I am
4) The Ozark Mountain Daredevils are primarily recognized by their two hits, one in 1973 and the other in 1975. What are the titles of those songs?
(5 points each) 40
5) Identify the artist who performed these “hurtful” songs.
(2 points each) 50
“Hurt So Bad” (will accept any cover artist)
“Hurt So Good”
“Love Hurts”
“Go Your Own Way”
“She Blinded Me With Science”
6) He has done many a television theme over the years and one that he wrote and performed was the theme to “The Rockford Files.” Who is he?
(10 points) 60
7) Can you identify Al Yankovic’s parody song titles to these original songs that he parodied?
(2 points each) 70
“Like A Virgin”
“Bad”
“Another One Bites The Dust”
“My Sharona”
“I Love Rock n’ Roll”
8) Who are the songwriters for these songs?
(2 points each) 80
“The Way We Were”
“Muskrat Love”
“Everytime You Go Away”
“Arthur’s Theme”
“Sugar Walls”
9) What was the title of Julian Lennon’s debut album in 1984?
(10 points) 90
10) She started out as the drummer of her group but quickly came out from behind the drums to perform lead vocalist duties. Name the artist.
(10 points) 100
Answers (#43): Tuesday, July 29, 2008
1) Joe Walsh & Barnstorm, Dan Fogelberg, Steve Miller Band, Human League, Buggles
2) Gino Vannelli, “I Just Wanna Stop”
3) Climax Blues Band
4) Hall & Oates, Heart, Fleetwood Mac, Vanessa Williams, Aerosmith, Selena, Bobby Darin, Mariah Carey, Monkees, Romantics
5) John Stewart
6) New Christy Minstrels
7) Jackson Browne & Glenn Frey, Joe South, James Horner & Will Jennings, Eric Carmen, Peter Criss & Stan Penridge
8) Jamie Walters
9) Don Henley
10) Linda Ronstadt, Mad Love
2) Gino Vannelli, “I Just Wanna Stop”
3) Climax Blues Band
4) Hall & Oates, Heart, Fleetwood Mac, Vanessa Williams, Aerosmith, Selena, Bobby Darin, Mariah Carey, Monkees, Romantics
5) John Stewart
6) New Christy Minstrels
7) Jackson Browne & Glenn Frey, Joe South, James Horner & Will Jennings, Eric Carmen, Peter Criss & Stan Penridge
8) Jamie Walters
9) Don Henley
10) Linda Ronstadt, Mad Love
Questions (#43): Monday, July 28, 2008
1) Identify the artists by these album titles.
(2 points each) 10
The Smoker You Drink, The Player You Get
Exiles
Circle of Love
Dare
Adventures in Modern Recording
2) Identify the artist and song by these lyrics.
(5 points each) 20
When I think about the way the world must turn
I get the saddest thoughts for you and me
Memories of life and times go on and on
Ooh, I've tried hard to forget it
But oh Lord my mind won't let it
3) The original members were guitarists Derek Holt & Peter Haycock, keyboardist Arthur Wood, bassist Richard Jones, drummer George Newsome and vocalist/saxophonist Colin Cooper. Their singles reached #3 on the US in 1977 and #12 in 1981.
(10 points) 30
4) Identify these artists by their dreams.
(1 points each) 40
“You Make My Dreams” (1981)
“These Dreams” (1985)
“Dreams” (1977)
“Dreamin’” (1988)
“Dream On” (1973 & re-released in 1976)
“Dreaming of You” (1995)
“Dream Lover” (1959)
“Dreamlover” (1993)
“Daydream Believer” (1967)
“Talking In Your Sleep” (1983/1984)
5) He was once a member of the Kingston Trio and he wrote the #1 hit “Daydream Believer.” Who is he?
(10 points) 50
6) These artist were all members of a folk singing group at one time in their careers: Kenny Rogers, Kim Carnes, Gene Clark (of the original Byrds), Larry Ramos (of the Association) and Barry McGuire. What is the name of this group?
(10 points) 60
7) Identify the songwriters of these songs.
(2 points each) 70
“Take It Easy”
“Hush”
“My Heart Will Go On”
“All By Myself”
“Beth”
8) His single “Hold On” hit #16 on the charts in 1994/1995. He was also a regular on Beverly Hills 90210 from 1993 – 1995. Who is the artist?
(10 points) 80
9) He got married in 1995 and his wedding party must have been something. The performers included: Bruce Springsteen, Sting, Billy Joel, John Fogerty, Jackson Brown, Sheryl Crow, Glenn Frey and Tony Bennett. Who is he?
(10 points) 90
10) In 1979, she released an album that was a bit of a departure for her. It was her attempt at a punk-oriented, new wave kind of sound. The critics savaged it as “too slick” but it still went platinum and rose to #3 on the album charts. The album included 3 Elvis Costello covers and a cover of a Little Anthony & the Imperials song. Who is the artist and what is the name of the album?
(5 points each) 100
(2 points each) 10
The Smoker You Drink, The Player You Get
Exiles
Circle of Love
Dare
Adventures in Modern Recording
2) Identify the artist and song by these lyrics.
(5 points each) 20
When I think about the way the world must turn
I get the saddest thoughts for you and me
Memories of life and times go on and on
Ooh, I've tried hard to forget it
But oh Lord my mind won't let it
3) The original members were guitarists Derek Holt & Peter Haycock, keyboardist Arthur Wood, bassist Richard Jones, drummer George Newsome and vocalist/saxophonist Colin Cooper. Their singles reached #3 on the US in 1977 and #12 in 1981.
(10 points) 30
4) Identify these artists by their dreams.
(1 points each) 40
“You Make My Dreams” (1981)
“These Dreams” (1985)
“Dreams” (1977)
“Dreamin’” (1988)
“Dream On” (1973 & re-released in 1976)
“Dreaming of You” (1995)
“Dream Lover” (1959)
“Dreamlover” (1993)
“Daydream Believer” (1967)
“Talking In Your Sleep” (1983/1984)
5) He was once a member of the Kingston Trio and he wrote the #1 hit “Daydream Believer.” Who is he?
(10 points) 50
6) These artist were all members of a folk singing group at one time in their careers: Kenny Rogers, Kim Carnes, Gene Clark (of the original Byrds), Larry Ramos (of the Association) and Barry McGuire. What is the name of this group?
(10 points) 60
7) Identify the songwriters of these songs.
(2 points each) 70
“Take It Easy”
“Hush”
“My Heart Will Go On”
“All By Myself”
“Beth”
8) His single “Hold On” hit #16 on the charts in 1994/1995. He was also a regular on Beverly Hills 90210 from 1993 – 1995. Who is the artist?
(10 points) 80
9) He got married in 1995 and his wedding party must have been something. The performers included: Bruce Springsteen, Sting, Billy Joel, John Fogerty, Jackson Brown, Sheryl Crow, Glenn Frey and Tony Bennett. Who is he?
(10 points) 90
10) In 1979, she released an album that was a bit of a departure for her. It was her attempt at a punk-oriented, new wave kind of sound. The critics savaged it as “too slick” but it still went platinum and rose to #3 on the album charts. The album included 3 Elvis Costello covers and a cover of a Little Anthony & the Imperials song. Who is the artist and what is the name of the album?
(5 points each) 100
Friday, July 25, 2008
Answers (#42): Saturday, July 26, 2008
kudos to beck for knowing the original artist to #2, although i'll take Cook. additional kudos for knowing "Good Morning Starshine" was originally from Hair although no got the actual sonwriters.
the very first album, Bridge of Sighs, proved tough - no one got it, although Yes was a good guess because it came from that time period. it rose to #7 on the US charts in 1974 and was performed by Robin Trower, an original member of Procol Harum.
kudos to malc for knowing Tony Joe White was the songwriter for "Rainy Night in Georgia".
kudos to pjazz and musikal for knowing Peter Paul & Mary made Gordon Lightfoot's "Early Morning Rain" famous.
rand took a shot at the songwriter for "Clouds" but missed the mark - Joni Mitchell had an album in the early 70s called Clouds. "Clouds" the single was David Gates' second single, released in the summer on '73 after his first departure from Bread.
and everyone who answered #5 gave me the traditional correct answers except beck, who gave an updated correct one.
have a GREAT weekend!
Editor
1) Robin Trower, Rolling Stones, Bon Jovi, Green Day, Faces (featuring Rod Stewart)
2) “The World I Know,” Collective Soul or David Cook
3) Turtles, Brook Benton, Peter Paul & Mary, Oliver, David Gates
4) “You Don’t Have To Walk In The Rain” – The songwriting credit is listed as the Turtles, so I’ll accept any members of the group
“Rainy Night In Georgia” – Tony Joe White
“Early Morning Rain” – Gordon Lightfoot
“Good Morning Starshine” – James Rado, Gerome Ragni & Galt MacDermot (from the musical Hair)
“Clouds” – David Gates
5) Supremes, Vanilla Fudge, Kim Wilde, Madness
6) Florence Ballard, Mary Wilson
7) Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, Billy Joel, Led Zeppelin, BJ Thomas, Kiss
8) Joey Scarbury
9) Abba
10) Barry Gibb
the very first album, Bridge of Sighs, proved tough - no one got it, although Yes was a good guess because it came from that time period. it rose to #7 on the US charts in 1974 and was performed by Robin Trower, an original member of Procol Harum.
kudos to malc for knowing Tony Joe White was the songwriter for "Rainy Night in Georgia".
kudos to pjazz and musikal for knowing Peter Paul & Mary made Gordon Lightfoot's "Early Morning Rain" famous.
rand took a shot at the songwriter for "Clouds" but missed the mark - Joni Mitchell had an album in the early 70s called Clouds. "Clouds" the single was David Gates' second single, released in the summer on '73 after his first departure from Bread.
and everyone who answered #5 gave me the traditional correct answers except beck, who gave an updated correct one.
have a GREAT weekend!
Editor
1) Robin Trower, Rolling Stones, Bon Jovi, Green Day, Faces (featuring Rod Stewart)
2) “The World I Know,” Collective Soul or David Cook
3) Turtles, Brook Benton, Peter Paul & Mary, Oliver, David Gates
4) “You Don’t Have To Walk In The Rain” – The songwriting credit is listed as the Turtles, so I’ll accept any members of the group
“Rainy Night In Georgia” – Tony Joe White
“Early Morning Rain” – Gordon Lightfoot
“Good Morning Starshine” – James Rado, Gerome Ragni & Galt MacDermot (from the musical Hair)
“Clouds” – David Gates
5) Supremes, Vanilla Fudge, Kim Wilde, Madness
6) Florence Ballard, Mary Wilson
7) Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, Billy Joel, Led Zeppelin, BJ Thomas, Kiss
8) Joey Scarbury
9) Abba
10) Barry Gibb
Questions (#42): Friday, July 25, 2008
1) Identify the artists by the names of these albums.
(2 points each) 10
Bridge of Sighs
Get Your Ya-Ya’s Out
Slipper When Wet
Dookie
A Nod is as Good as a Wink (to a Blind Horse)
2) Identify the song and the artist by these lyrics.
(5 points each) 20
Are we listening
To hymns of offering?
Have we eyes to see
That love is gathering?
All the words that I've been reading
Have now started the act of bleeding
Into one
3) Identify these artists who had the original hits of these weather songs.
(2 points each) 30
“You Don’t Have To Walk In The Rain”
“Rainy Night In Georgia”
“Early Morning Rain”
“Good Morning Starshine”
“Clouds” 1973
4) Identify the songwriters for each of these same songs.
(2 points each) 40
“You Don’t Have To Walk In The Rain”
“Rainy Night In Georgia”
“Early Morning Rain”
“Good Morning Starshine”
“Clouds” 1973
5) There have been several artists that have had a hit with the song “You Keep Me Hangin’ On.” Give me any two of them.
(5 points each) 50
6) Everyone knows Diana Ross is from the Supremes. Who were the other 2 original members?
(5 points each) 60
7) Identify the artist of these “rock and roll” singles.
(2 points each) 70
“I Love Rock N’ Roll”
“It’s Still Rock and’ Roll to Me”
“Rock and Roll” (Cadillac Commercial)
“Rock and Roll Lullaby”
“Roch N’ Roll All Night (and Party Every Day)”
8) Who performed the “Theme from the Greatest American Hero” in 1981”
(10 points) 80
9) The current movie Mama Mia starring Meryl Streep and Pierce Brosnan features the music of what group?
(10 points) 90
10) Who wrote the Barbara Streisand hit “Guilty”?
(10 points) 100
(2 points each) 10
Bridge of Sighs
Get Your Ya-Ya’s Out
Slipper When Wet
Dookie
A Nod is as Good as a Wink (to a Blind Horse)
2) Identify the song and the artist by these lyrics.
(5 points each) 20
Are we listening
To hymns of offering?
Have we eyes to see
That love is gathering?
All the words that I've been reading
Have now started the act of bleeding
Into one
3) Identify these artists who had the original hits of these weather songs.
(2 points each) 30
“You Don’t Have To Walk In The Rain”
“Rainy Night In Georgia”
“Early Morning Rain”
“Good Morning Starshine”
“Clouds” 1973
4) Identify the songwriters for each of these same songs.
(2 points each) 40
“You Don’t Have To Walk In The Rain”
“Rainy Night In Georgia”
“Early Morning Rain”
“Good Morning Starshine”
“Clouds” 1973
5) There have been several artists that have had a hit with the song “You Keep Me Hangin’ On.” Give me any two of them.
(5 points each) 50
6) Everyone knows Diana Ross is from the Supremes. Who were the other 2 original members?
(5 points each) 60
7) Identify the artist of these “rock and roll” singles.
(2 points each) 70
“I Love Rock N’ Roll”
“It’s Still Rock and’ Roll to Me”
“Rock and Roll” (Cadillac Commercial)
“Rock and Roll Lullaby”
“Roch N’ Roll All Night (and Party Every Day)”
8) Who performed the “Theme from the Greatest American Hero” in 1981”
(10 points) 80
9) The current movie Mama Mia starring Meryl Streep and Pierce Brosnan features the music of what group?
(10 points) 90
10) Who wrote the Barbara Streisand hit “Guilty”?
(10 points) 100
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Answers (#41): Thursday, July 24, 2008
1) “Love The One Your With,” Stephen Stills
2) Pacific Gas & Electric
3) Bob Seger System, Neil Diamond, Michael Jackson, George Michael, Chicago or Spencer Davis Group (George Michael and Wham are synonomous)
4) Cheap Trick (surprised at the difficulty of this one)
5) Scritti Politti
6) “Talking In Your Sleep,” The Romantics
7) Jack Blades, Ted Nugent, Tommy Shaw, Michael Cartellone, Damn Yankees (the Achilles heel was Michael)
8) “One Fine Day,” the Chiffons, Carole King (apparently, this proved tougher than I thought)
9) Donna Weiss or Jackie DeShannon, “Bette Davis Eyes” (no one guessed Donna Weiss)
10) Jeremy
2) Pacific Gas & Electric
3) Bob Seger System, Neil Diamond, Michael Jackson, George Michael, Chicago or Spencer Davis Group (George Michael and Wham are synonomous)
4) Cheap Trick (surprised at the difficulty of this one)
5) Scritti Politti
6) “Talking In Your Sleep,” The Romantics
7) Jack Blades, Ted Nugent, Tommy Shaw, Michael Cartellone, Damn Yankees (the Achilles heel was Michael)
8) “One Fine Day,” the Chiffons, Carole King (apparently, this proved tougher than I thought)
9) Donna Weiss or Jackie DeShannon, “Bette Davis Eyes” (no one guessed Donna Weiss)
10) Jeremy
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