From: hernando@cbnewsm.cb.att.com (howard.a.teitelbaum) Newsgroups: rec.games.trivia Subject: RESULTS: Golden Oldies Lyrics Quiz #36 Message-ID: <1993Jan6.160207.6407@cbnewsm.cb.att.com> Date: 6 Jan 93 16:02:07 GMT Organization: AT&T RESULTS and ANSWER KEY for GOLDEN OLDIES LYRICS QUIZ #36 In a close contest, Jamie Lubin narrowly beat out the Barry & Joe team for first place; congratulations to both for their outstanding scores. The Schuberts had an excellent score to finish third, and there were very good performances by the Norm & Kathy & Carol team and Dan Murphy, who finished fourth and fifth, respectively. Special recognition goes to Jessica Raine, who had the best score among post-Boomers (who couldn't possibly remember when any of these songs were first out). Of course, thanks to everyone who entered. GOLQ#37 will be posted shortly by Jamie Lubin. I've also posted an updated sorted song list for all the GOLQs to date (1-36). _____________________________________________________________________________ There is a "+" after Score below for each tie-breaker answered correctly; a "-" indicates partial credit. An "x" indicates a totally incorrect guess. Place ID # on Score Name team Age(s) 01 480+x JL Jamie Lubin 1 47 02 460++ BJ Barry Silk & Joe Haertel 2 40,41 03 420+ RK Rick & Kathy Schubert2 40,43 04 380 NK Norm & Kathy & Carol 3 36,36,38 05 359+ DM Dan Murphy 1 38 06 320 BC Bob Dorin, Chris Reeve, Nina and Sheila 4 43,46,48,? T07 300 BT Bonnie Teitelbaum 1 42 T07 300 RS Ron & Sally Crandall 2 41,41 09 230+x DG The Old Folks at DG 5 various 10 209 DR Deb Smith & Rich Kulawiec 2 ?? 11 204- UN UNM 6 39.7 avg 12 180 GE The Genasys Team 5 various 13 179 MH Mike Hubbard & Team <76424.1703@CompuServe.COM> 2 40s 14 139 JR Jessica Raine 1 18 15 120+ DF Don Fausett 1 52 16 60 DE David Ewing 1 37 17 29 EL Erkki Lehtim ki ? ?? T18 20 MM Marc Meltzer 1 20 T18 20 MP Mitch Pravatiner 1 ?? ______________________________________________________________________________ The following table gives the individual scoring breakdown. A '-' is used to indicate that no guess was made for a question, whereas a zero indicates that a completely incorrect response was submitted. Song# ID 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ JL 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 0 20 20 20 20 20 BJ - 20 20 20 20 - 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 RK - - 20 20 - - 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 10 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 NK 0 20 20 20 - 0 20 20 20 20 - 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 - 20 20 20 - 20 DM - 20 20 20 - - 20 20 20 - 20 20 20 20 20 - - 20 20 20 19 20 20 - 20 BC - - 20 20 - - 20 20 20 20 - - 20 20 20 20 20 - 20 0 20 20 20 - 20 BT - - 20 - - 20 20 - 20 20 - - 20 - 20 20 20 20 20 - 20 20 20 - 20 RS - - 20 20 20 - 0 - 20 20 0 0 20 20 20 0 20 20 - 20 20 20 20 0 20 DG - - 20 20 - - 20 20 20 - - 20 10 - - 20 - 0 20 - 20 - 20 - 20 DR - - - 20 - - 20 19 20 - - 20 10 - 20 - - - 20 - 20 - 20 - 20 UN - - 20 19 - - 10 19 20 - - - 18 - 15 19 - - 5 - 19 0 20 - 20 GE - 20 20 20 - - - 20 20 - - 0 - - 20 - - 20 20 - - 0 20 - - MH - - - - - - 20 - 20 20 - - 20 - 20 20 - - 19 - 0 - 20 - 20 JR - - - - - - 20 - 20 - - 20 - - - 19 20 - 0 - - 20 20 - - DF - - - - - - - - - - - - - 20 - - 20 20 20 - 20 - 20 - - DE - - 20 20 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 - - 20 EL - - - - - - - 19 - - - - - 10 - - - - - - - - - - - MM - - - - - - - - 20 - - - - - - - - - - - 0 - - - - MP - - 20 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 - - - - ______________________________________________________________________________ GOLDEN OLDIES LYRICS QUIZ #36 ANSWERS: Answers are in the form: #number) Artist: "Title" (year) [peak Pop] {peak R&B} where "peak Pop" = Peak position achieved on the weekly Billboard Pop chart "peak R&B" = Peak position on the weekly Billboard Rhythm & Blues chart ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Maybe I'm just wasting time Can't get you off my mind You could make me feel so good I know you could, if you only would #01) Brook Benton: "Kiddio" (1960) [7] {1} [Topped the R&B charts for 9 weeks.] You know, I'm still livin' in town But I done married and settled down Now I really have a ball 'Cause I don't browse around at all #02) Chuck Berry: "Almost Grown" (1959) [32] {3} [Backing vocals by The Moonglows.] Just get an electric guitar Then take some time and learn how to play And when your hair's grown right And your pants are tight It's gonna be alright #03) The Byrds: "So You Want to Be a Rock 'n' Roll Star" (1967) [29] [Mitch Pravatiner mentioned a cover by Patti Smith. Jamie Lubin noted that lead singer Roger McGuinn was a back-up musician with the Limeliters folk group.] I'm going where the water tastes like wine We can jump in the water, stay drunk all the time #04) Canned Heat: "Going Up the Country" (1968/69) [11] [The Schuberts recalled that Canned Heat played at Woodstock.] You still got time So make up your mind What's it to be? Do you want me? #05) The Chantels: "Look in My Eyes" (1961) [14] {6} [They met in a high school choir, but took their name from a rival high school, St. Francis de Chantelle. Original lead singer Arlene Smith had left the group by this time; Barry & Joe noted that Annette Smyth sang lead on this one. Jamie noted that this song was written by their manager, Richard Barrett. A 1966 cover by The Three Degrees barely charted at #97.] He's got me Oh, why can't I get him? #06) The Flirtations: "Nothing But a Heartache" (1969) [34] It may be hard to discover That you've been left for another But don't forget that love's a game And it can always come again #07) Gerry & The Pacemakers: "Don't Let the Sun Catch You Crying" (1964) [4] [Jamie observed that it was written by lead singer Gerry Marsden, and that it was their 1st hit.] Put your glad rags on And join me, hon #08) Bill Haley & His Comets: "(We're Gonna) Rock Around the Clock" (1955) [1] [Original released in May '54, only reaching #23. Its 1955 re-release, coinciding with its appearance in the film "Blackboard Jungle," became one of the opening salvos of rock-n-roll. Held the #1 position for 8 weeks, and has sold over 20 million copies to date. Charted again in 1974, peaking at #39. Jamie noted that it spent a total of 38 weeks on the charts, and that it was used as the opening theme for the first season of the "Happy Days" TV show.] I walked her home and she held my hand I knew it couldn't be just a one night stand #09) Herman's Hermits: "I'm into Something Good" (1964/65) [13] [Their first charted hit. The original by Earl-Jean (Earl-Jean McCrea of The Cookies) hit #38 earlier in '64. Barry & Joe noted that the line in her version was "He walked me home and he held my hand". Peter Noone ("Herman") re-recorded this song for the soundtrack of the movie "Naked Gun." Song was written by the team of Gerry Goffin & Carole King.] How it all comes back to me The movies every Saturday The place we used to go to eat I want so much to have it like it used to be #10) Tommy James & The Shondells: "Mirage" (1967) [10] Drive-in movies every night Double features Lots more time to hold her tight #11) Jerry Keller: "Here Comes Summer" (1959) [14] [Keller co-wrote The Cyrkle's 1966 hit "Turn-Down Day." Covered by Wildfire in 1977 (#49).] Three nights and days, I sail the sea I think of girl, constantly #12) The Kingsmen: "Louie Louie" (1963) [2] [Written and originally recorded by Richard Berry (his version didn't chart). The Kingsmen's hit version, which featured barely intelligible vocals, prompted the rumor that the song contained "dirty" lyrics. In Berry's original, the protagonist (the guy pouring his heart out to Louie) speaks in more of a Caribbean-ish dialect ("me sail the sea, me think of girl ..."). This is possibly the most frequently covered rock song; Rhino Records has produced not one, but two CDs consisting solely of versions of "Louie Louie." The first of these CDs mentions in its liner notes that one radio station had a "Louie Louie" marathon consisting of over 300 versions!] When you're all alone, far away from home Someone's gonna flirt with you I won't think it's wrong if you play along Just don't fall for someone new #13) Gary Lewis & The Playboys: "Save Your Heart for Me" (1965) [2] Going to the corner Pick up my sweetie pie She's my rock-n-roll baby She's the apple of my eye #14) Little Richard: "Ready Teddy" (1956) [44] {8} [B-side of "Rip it Up." The Schuberts noted that Buddy Holly had an uncharted version of this song.] Caught up in a summer shower Drying while it soaks the flowers Maybe we'll be caught for hours Waiting out the sun #15) The Lovin' Spoonful: "Rain on the Roof" (1966) [10] Everywhere I go Your face I see Every step I take You take with me #16) Martha & The Vandellas: "Nowhere to Run" (1965) [8] {5} As far as I can see This is heaven And speaking just for me It's ours to share #17) Johnny Mathis: "It's Not for Me to Say" (1957) [5] [The Schuberts mentioned that this was from the film "Lizzie." Jamie noted: "On the charts for 34 weeks--for songs not released more than once, this is 9th all-time!! Holds the all-time record of having an album, "Johnny's Greatest Hits," on Billboard's best-selling charts for 9 1/2 years!! Record sales [of the album] of over 100 million world-wide." I believe that this album was the first of the "greatest hits LP" genre.] So I took my guitar, picks and all Bid farewell to my poor old Pa Split for Memphis where they say "y'all" And them swingin' cats are havin' a ball #18) Bill Parsons: "The All American Boy" (1958/59) [2] {16} [A parody of Elvis' rise to fame and induction into the army. Actually recorded by Bobby Bare. Bare and Parsons shared a recording session in which each performed several songs; Bare sang this one, which they co-wrote. (The writing credits read "Bill Parsons - Orville Lunsford," Lunsford being a pen name of Bare's.) When the song was released, it was erroneously credited to Parsons. Since Bare had entered the army and was thus unavailable, Parsons toured and lip-synched to the song. The B-side of the record, "Rubber Dolly," is *really* sung by Parsons, however!] When you hold my hand I understand the magic that you do #19) The Platters: "Only You (And You Alone)" (1955) [5] {1} [Lead singer Tony Williams died in August 1992. Ten versions of this song have made the pop and/or R&B charts over the years. Jamie noted: "Written by their manager, Buck Ram; their 1st hit. Took 90 days in '55 before it was kicked off on the air by DJ Bob Salter in Seattle." The Schuberts noted: "Recorded on the Federal label in 1954, who did not want to use it. They re-recorded it for Mercury (and the rest is history)."] Believe me when I say how much I love you Believe me when I say how much I care Forgive me, give me peace of mind All I need is time To prove my love for you #20) Rene & Rene: "Lo Mucho Que Te Quiero (The More I Love You)" (1968/69) [14] [Song featured alternating Spanish and English verses. Their full names were Rene Herrera and Rene Ornelas.] Three deuces and a four speed And a 389 #21) Ronny & The Daytonas: "G.T.O." (1964) [4] [Yeah, but no airbag ... Jamie observed that it was produced by Bill Justis (of "Raunchy" fame).] Remember when you held me tight And you kissed me all through the night #22) Neil Sedaka: "Breaking Up Is Hard to Do" (1962) [1] [Sedaka's 1975 slow version peaked at #8. Additional covers by The Happenings (1968, #67), Lenny Welch (1970, #34, R&B #27), and The Partridge Family (1972, #28). In 1984, the American Comedy Network charted at #70 with their parody "Breaking Up Is Hard on You (a/k/a Don't Take Ma Bell Away from Me)," referring to the breakup of the Bell System.] The cars keep a-goin' faster all the time Bum still cries "Hey buddy, have you got a dime?" #23) Sonny & Cher: "The Beat Goes On" (1967) [6] Well, babe, you know I love you so I'd praise the world if you could know But when I see you coming down the street My heart skips a beat #24) The Stereos: "I Really Love You" (1961) [29] I know she's the kind of girl To throw my love away But I still love her so Don't hurt me now, don't hurt me now #25) The Zombies: "Tell Her No" (1965) [6] [Covered by Juice Newton in 1983 (#27). Jamie Lubin noted that the second line should be "WHO'D throw ...". The Crandalls noted: "Listed in the Book of Rock Lists as the 2nd most negative song (lots of "no's") in Rock history. No. 1 was "Nobody But Me" by the Human Beinz."] If your old man ain't treatin' you right Come up hear and see old Dan I rock 'em, roll 'em all night long #TB1) The Dominoes: "Sixty-Minute Man" (1951) [17] {1} [#1 on the R&B charts for 14 weeks. Covered by Rufus Thomas in 1970 (R&B #42) and Clarence Carter in 1973 (#65, R&B #17). The sexual innuendo of this song was common in R&B tunes of the time, but rare in the early-'50s pop world. Whitburn shows the title without a hyphen, but Barry Silk gave the spelling above from the original 45. Jamie Lubin noted that the second line should be "Come up HERE ...". The Schuberts noted: "The Dominoes were formed by piano-player Billy Ward (and were later renamed Billy Ward and His Dominoes) and featured lead-singer Clyde McPhatter, although he didn't sing lead on this song. He was billed as "Clyde Ward" as if he were Billy Ward's younger brother. He eventually left the group because he didn't think he was getting enough recognition (and maybe to reclaim his name)."] Looking for a far off land I'm just a drifting man And I know not where to go #TB2) Little Anthony & The Imperials: "Traveling Stranger" (1961) [Never charted; released as a single in '61, but it appeared on their first album along with "Tears on My Pillow," so may have been recorded earlier(?).] ______________________________________________________________________________ The following table ranks the songs/artists from most recognized to least recognized. The first column indicates the average number of points scored on that song (total points divided by number of entrants). For comparison purposes, tie-breakers are scored here on the usual 20-point scale. Avg. Song ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15.8 #09) Herman's Hermits: "I'm into Something Good" (1964/65) [13] 15.8 #23) Sonny & Cher: "The Beat Goes On" (1967) [6] 13.7 #03) The Byrds: "So You Want to Be a Rock 'n' Roll Star" (1967) [29] 13.7 #25) The Zombies: "Tell Her No" (1965) [6] 12.8 #19) The Platters: "Only You (And You Alone)" (1955) [5] {1} 12.6 #04) Canned Heat: "Going Up the Country" (1968/69) [11] 12.5 #21) Ronny & The Daytonas: "G.T.O." (1964) [4] 12.4 #15) The Lovin' Spoonful: "Rain on the Roof" (1966) [10] 12.1 #07) Gerry & The Pacemakers: "Don't Let the Sun Catch You Crying" (1964) [4] 11.5 #13) Gary Lewis & The Playboys: "Save Your Heart for Me" (1965) [2] 11.4 #08) Bill Haley & His Comets: "(We're Gonna) Rock Around the Clock" (1955) [1] 10.4 #16) Martha & The Vandellas: "Nowhere to Run" (1965) [8] {5} 9.5 #17) Johnny Mathis: "It's Not for Me to Say" (1957) [5] 9.5 #18) Bill Parsons: "The All American Boy" (1958/59) [2] {16} 9.5 #22) Neil Sedaka: "Breaking Up Is Hard to Do" (1962) [1] 8.9 #14) Little Richard: "Ready Teddy" (1956) [44] {8} 8.4 #10) Tommy James & The Shondells: "Mirage" (1967) [10] 8.4 #12) The Kingsmen: "Louie Louie" (1963) [2] 6.8 #TB1) The Dominoes: "Sixty-Minute Man" (1951) [17] {1} 5.3 #02) Chuck Berry: "Almost Grown" (1959) [32] {3} 4.2 #11) Jerry Keller: "Here Comes Summer" (1959) [14] 4.2 #20) Rene & Rene: "Lo Mucho Que Te Quiero (The More I Love You)" (1968/69) [14] 3.2 #05) The Chantels: "Look in My Eyes" (1961) [14] {6} 3.2 #24) The Stereos: "I Really Love You" (1961) [29] 2.1 #06) The Flirtations: "Nothing But a Heartache" (1969) [34] 1.1 #01) Brook Benton: "Kiddio" (1960) [7] {1} 1.1 #TB2) Little Anthony & The Imperials: "Traveling Stranger" (1961) A few observations: * "So You Want to Be a Rock 'n' Roll Star" was much better known than I thought. I'd guess this is due to the Byrds' stuff having gotten a lot of play over the years on "progressive" and "classic" rock stations, in addition to airplay on oldies stations. * I'm sure that "(We're Gonna) Rock Around the Clock" is known by everyone, but I intentionally chose a difficult excerpt to make it interesting. * I'm sure everyone also knows "Louie Louie," but it takes a concerted effort to understand the lyrics as sung by The Kingsmen. * "Almost Grown" did somewhat better than I thought, and "Here Comes Summer" did somewhat worse. * I was astounded that only one person got "Kiddio." -- Howard Teitelbaum (hat@floyd.att.com)