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Post by Dawn on Jun 17, 2009 22:00:23 GMT -5
Can you find a song that fits each of these criteria?
1. A song originally popular in the '60s, that re-charted in the '80s.
2. A song produced by George Martin, but recorded by an artist other than the Beatles.
3. A song that name-checks a political figure.
4. A song that prominently features a harpsichord.
5. A song by an artist primarily known for another genre (for example, a pop song by a country artist, or vice versa).
6. A song written about the son or daughter of a U.S. President.
7. A song in which the title is not mentioned at all in the lyrics.
8. A song that references some event or date in the future (as of the time of recording).
9. A song that mentions a brand-name product.
10. A song that was a top 10 hit for at least three different artists.
11. A song that features a father and daughter on vocals.
12. A song that features the snapping of fingers.
13. A song that mentions a character in a book or short story.
14. A song containing animal noises.
15. A song with lyrics partially sung in a language other than English.
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Post by 55dodger on Jun 17, 2009 22:25:14 GMT -5
Okay, I guess the ones I don't have to go do multi hours of research on:
4. She's a Rainbow - Rolling Stones
8. In the Year 2525 - Zager & Evans
12. King of the Road - Roger Miller
15. Michelle - Beatles
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Post by Ken on Jun 17, 2009 23:00:21 GMT -5
Love it Dawn!  1. A song originally popular in the '60s, that re-charted in the '80s. The Locomotion - Kylie Minogue 2. A song produced by George Martin, but recorded by an artist other than the Beatles. Sister Golden Hair - America 3. A song that name-checks a political figure. Ohio - CSN&Y - "Tin soldiers and Nixon's coming" 4. A song that prominently features a harpsichord. Walk Away Renee - The Left Banke 5. A song by an artist primarily known for another genre (for example, a pop song by a country artist, or vice versa). 9 to 5 - Dolly Parton 6. A song written about the son or daughter of a U.S. President. This one has me stumped. 7. A song in which the title is not mentioned at all in the lyrics. Rainy Day Women #12 & #35 - Bob Dylan 8. A song that references some event or date in the future (as of the time of recording). Deadman's Curve - Jan & Dean 9. A song that mentions a brand-name product. Crocodile Rock - Elton John - "Dreamin' of my Chevy and my old blue jeans" 10. A song that was a top 10 hit for at least three different artists. You Keep Me Hangin' On - The Supremes, Vanilla Fudge and Kim Wilde 11. A song that features a father and daughter on vocals. Somethin' Stupid - Frank & Nancy Sinatra 12. A song that features the snapping of fingers. Sunshine Girl - The Parade 13. A song that mentions a character in a book or short story. House at Pooh Corner - Loggins and Messina 14. A song containing animal noises. Good Morning. Good Morning - The Beatles 15. A song with lyrics partially sung in a language other than English. Ma Belle Amie - The Tee Set |
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Post by edehl on Jun 17, 2009 23:04:49 GMT -5
1. Mony Mony (Tommy James & the Shondells--60s, Billy Idol---80s)
2. Ferry Cross the Mersey--Gerry and the Pacemakers
7. Randy Scouse Git--- Monkees
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Post by Pete70s on Jun 17, 2009 23:31:42 GMT -5
1. A song originally popular in the '60s, that re-charted in the '80s.
Do You Love Me-Contours
2. A song produced by George Martin, but recorded by an artist other than the Beatles.
Stop This Game-Cheap Trick
3. A song that name-checks a political figure.
Sympathy For The Devil-Rolling Stones (The Kennedy's)
4. A song that prominently features a harpsichord.
In My Life-Beatles
5. A song by an artist primarily known for another genre (for example, a pop song by a country artist, or vice versa).
Constant Craving-kd lang
6. A song written about the son or daughter of a U.S. President.
Tricia, Tell Your Daddy-Jay & The Americans
7. A song in which the title is not mentioned at all in the lyrics.
Astronomy Domine-Pink Floyd
8. A song that references some event or date in the future (as of the time of recording).
1999-Prince
9. A song that mentions a brand-name product.
Come Together-Beatles ("He shoot Coca-Cola")
10. A song that was a top 10 hit for at least three different artists.
Unchained Melody- (a list a mile long....)
11. A song that features a father and daughter on vocals.
Should've Never Let You Go-Neil & Dara Sedaka
12. A song that features the snapping of fingers.
Killer Queen-Queen
13. A song that mentions a character in a book or short story.
To Tame A Land-Iron Maiden ("Dune")
14. A song containing animal noises.
Dogs-Pink Floyd
15. A song with lyrics partially sung in a language other than English.
Sumahama-Beach Boys
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Post by Dawn on Jun 18, 2009 10:45:58 GMT -5
You all have come up with some great choices!
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Post by H2IZCOOL on Jun 18, 2009 12:15:38 GMT -5
I didn't see this thread until this morning. great game! I'm going to answer tonight.
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Post by Jughead on Jun 18, 2009 15:44:30 GMT -5
#6 could also be "Sweet Caroline" by Neil Diamond. He confirmed that the song was about Caroline Kennedy.
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Post by gremashlo on Jun 18, 2009 16:45:19 GMT -5
1. A song originally popular in the '60s, that re-charted in the '80s.--"Stand By Me"--Ben E. King
2. A song produced by George Martin, but recorded by an artist other than the Beatles. "Got to Get You Into My Life" by Earth, Wind and Fire
3. A song that name-checks a political figure. "Taxman", by the Beatles--Harold Wilson and Edward Heath
4. A song that prominently features a harpsichord. "I Need You to Turn To" by Elton John (In My Life actually is a regular piano sped up)
5. A song by an artist primarily known for another genre (for example, a pop song by a country artist, or vice versa).--"Deep River Woman" (Country song) by Lionel Ritchie
6. A song written about the son or daughter of a U.S. President.
"A Rose and a Baby Ruth" by George Hamilton IV, about Ruth Cleveland by proxy (okay, a BIG stretch, but Sweet caroline was taken!)
7. A song in which the title is not mentioned at all in the lyrics. "For What It's Worth", Buffalo Springfield
8. A song that references some event or date in the future (as of the time of recording). "In the Year 2525", Zager and Evans
9. A song that mentions a brand-name product. Bubble-Up, "Rainbow Stew" by Merle Haggard
10. A song that was a top 10 hit for at least three different artists.
The Locomotion--Little Eva, Grand Funk, Kylie Minogue
11. A song that features a father and daughter on vocals. "Valley Girl", Frank and Moon Unit Zappa
12. A song that features the snapping of fingers. "King of the Road", Roger Miller
13. A song that mentions a character in a book or short story. Judah Ben Hur ("Ben Hur"), in "Ben" by Michael Jackson
Okay! Just kidding. "Little Red Riding Hood" by Sam the Sham and the Pharoahs
14. A song containing animal noises. "Dogs Pt. II", The Who
15. A song with lyrics partially sung in a language other than English. "Una Palumo Blanca" George Baker Selection
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Post by Jughead on Jun 18, 2009 20:36:02 GMT -5
OKAY, I'll do the rest of them. 1. A song originally popular in the '60s, that re-charted in the '80s. I ONLY WANNA BE WITH YOU (Originally by Dusty Springfield, Re-recorded by Samantha Fox) 5. A song by an artist primarily known for another genre (for example, a pop song by a country artist, or vice versa). CAN'T FIGHT THE MOONLIGHT/LEANN RIMES 6. A song written about the son or daughter of a U.S. President. SWEET CAROLINE/NEIL DIAMOND 7. A song in which the title is not mentioned at all in the lyrics. ENJOY YOURSELF/KYLIE MINOGUE (She says enjoy IT, but never actually enjoy YOURSELF 8. A song that references some event or date in the future (as of the time of recording). MILLENNIUM/ROBBIE WILLIAMS (released in '98) 9. A song that mentions a brand-name product. RUM AND COCA-COLA/THE ANDREWS SISTERS 10. A song that was a top 10 hit for at least three different artists. THE LOCO-MOTION (Little Eva, Grand Funk Railroad, Kylie Minogue) 11. A song that features a father and daughter on vocals. UNFORGETTABLE/NAT KING AND NATALIE COLE 15. A song with lyrics partially sung in a language other than English. LA ISLA BONITA/MADONNA (I skipped the ones I didn't know) |
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Post by H2IZCOOL on Jun 18, 2009 21:33:18 GMT -5
OK. My turn 1. A song originally popular in the '60s, that re-charted in the '80s. I'm assuming as a couple others did, that we are talking about the same song - not a cover. Twist and Shout - The Beatles -- #2 in 1964 and then came back in 1986 peaking at #23 2. A song produced by George Martin, but recorded by an artist other than the Beatles. You're My World - Cilla Black 3. A song that name-checks a political figure. We Didn't Start the Fire - Billy Joel mentoions several political figures including Nixon, JFK, Khrushchev, Stalin ... etc. 4. A song that prominently features a harpsichord. Love Is Blue - Paul Mauriat 5. A song by an artist primarily known for another genre (for example, a pop song by a country artist, or vice versa). Little Old Man - Bill Cosby (In the recording community he was better known for comedy albums) 6. A song written about the son or daughter of a U.S. President. Dubya - Jason Demillo A song about former president George W. Bush, who is the son of former president George H.W. Bush 7. A song in which the title is not mentioned at all in the lyrics. Masterpiece - The Temptations 8. A song that references some event or date in the future (as of the time of recording). Till the World Ends - Three Dog Night (as far as I know it hasn't happened yet!  9. A song that mentions a brand-name product. Chevy Van - Sammy Johns 10. A song that was a top 10 hit for at least three different artists. Silhouettes: The Rays #3 (1957) The Diamonds #10 (1957) Herman's Hermits #5 (1965) 11. A song that features a father and daughter on vocals. This one was tough. You guys took all the easy ones. In The Ghetto - Elvis (posthumously) and Lisa Marie Presley 12. A song that features the snapping of fingers. Uh -- How 'bout Snap Your Fingers - Joe Henderson 13. A song that mentions a character in a book or short story. Just Like Romeo and Juliet - The Reflections 14. A song containing animal noises. How Much Is that Doggie In the Window - Patti Page 15. A song with lyrics partially sung in a language other than English. Wooden Heart - Elvis Presley/Joe Dowell (Parts in German) |
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Post by Dawn on Jun 18, 2009 22:04:29 GMT -5
You guys did a great job with these!
I'll have a go at it too:
1. A song originally popular in the '60s, that re-charted in the '80s.
My Girl - Temptations in '65, and then again in '85 with Daryl Hall, John Oates, David Ruffin and Eddie Kendricks
2. A song produced by George Martin, but recorded by an artist other than the Beatles.
Tin Man - America
3. A song that name-checks a political figure.
Harry Truman - Chicago
4. A song that prominently features a harpsichord.
Joy - Apollo 100
5. A song by an artist primarily known for another genre (for example, a pop song by a country artist, or vice versa).
Sally G - Paul McCartney & Wings
6. A song written about the son or daughter of a U.S. President.
Amy - Keane Brothers (written about Amy Carter in '76)
7. A song in which the title is not mentioned at all in the lyrics.
Trampled Under Foot - Led Zeppelin
8. A song that references some event or date in the future (as of the time of recording).
Nineteen Hundred Eighty-Five - Paul McCartney & Wings
9. A song that mentions a brand-name product.
Jack & Diane - John Mellencamp (Taste Freez, Bobbie Brooks)
10. A song that was a top 10 hit for at least three different artists.
Melody of Love - Billy Vaughn, Four Aces, David Carroll
11. A song that features a father and daughter on vocals.
Monday Without You - The Wilsons (Brian with Carnie & Wendy)
12. A song that features the snapping of fingers.
Fever - Peggy Lee
13. A song that mentions a character in a book or short story.
White Rabbit - Jefferson Starship (Alice in Wonderland)
14. A song containing animal noises.
Early in the Morning - Gap Band (rooster crowing)
15. A song with lyrics partially sung in a language other than English.
Michelle - Beatles
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