RESULTS & ANSWER KEY for Golden Oldies Lyrics Quiz #267 (GOLQ267)
Before I begin, I must confess that the tie-breakers were too tough even
for this group of experts. Only one entry out of 17 identified T1, and only
five identified T2. The entry that did identify T1 was not one of those that
identified T2.
Congratulations to Gypsy's Caravan, who finished first with a score of 500+.
--the only entry that got T1 correct. Really Rockin' In Boston, Virve
Härkönen, and Will McCorry were a close second with a score of 500..,
despite not identifying either tie-breaker.
GOLQ267's mean score was 434, and the median was 480. The theme was
Philadelphia, a place which was in the forefront of rock and pop music in
the late 1950s and early 1960s, when AMERICAN BANDSTAND originated there.
Later in the 1960s, the Gamble/Huff organization that produced many well-
known 1970s hits was just getting underway, and they are also represented
in this GOLQ. A few other artists who don't fit either of these categories
are also represented, especially in songs from the mid-1960s. This GOLQ
also contains one song that just references "Philly," done by a group from
somewhere else.
I have wanted to do a Philadelphia-themed GOLQ for a long time, due to its
rich musical tradition and since it's my adopted hometown. I planned to do
this for GOLQ267 because 267 is one of the telephone area codes that serves
the city and nearby suburbs, although the older 215 area code is better-known.
Also, the telephone keys 2, 6, and 7 spell out BOP--the kids on AMERICAN
BANDSTAND went "bopping the Philadelphia way," according to lyrics written
in the 1970s for the show's theme song--as well as another three-letter
combination that's the nickname of a well-known entertainer, not usually
noted for his Billboard Hot 100 success who is nonetheless included in this
GOLQ as a regular song artist.
Many of the entries identified the theme. Because of the theme, the alpha-
betical spacing was not as good as I usually try to make it, particularly
with what I considered to be a difficult song at #24 in a huge gap between
the artists for #23 and #25. Conversely, I had to eliminate from consider-
ation some artists from over-represented sections. (For instance, as a
result of so many F artists, I eliminated Eddie Fisher from consideration
because he was in another GOLQ I did recently.)
This may be one of the most wide-ranging GOLQ's in terms of time span.
One of the 25 regular songs entered the chart and peaked in 1954 but was
still on the chart as 1955 began. This is its GOLQ debut as a regular song,
but before the rules were changed to allow such an entry, it was used as a
tie-breaker. One of the tie-breakers was released at least twice by the
same group under two different artist names. The first recording did not
chart at all. The second recording debuted on the radio in my original
hometown, Washington, DC, by December 1969, but it didn't reach the Hot 100
until the first week of 1970.
My thanks to everyone who participated.
Tom Pillion and Rick Falkenstein have posted GOLQ268.
-- Regina Litman <golq267@golq.org>
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Tie Breaker Scoring Key
+ after numeric score below indicates a tie-breaker answered correctly.
- indicates partial credit.
x indicates a totally incorrect guess.
. indicates no guess.
# on
Pos Score ID Name and E-mail address Team Age(s)
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01 500+. GC Gypsy's Caravan <iriss&aol.com> 4+
T02 500.. RR Really Rockin' In Boston <rardini&cox.net> 5 50s,60s
T02 500.. VH Virve Härkönen <virve_harkonen&hotmail.com> 1 26
T02 500.. WM Will McCorry <wmccorry&ns.sympatico.ca> 1 51
05 495.. BP BP Oz (Brian, Pam) <brian&opossumsystems.com> 2 Boomers
06 494.+ DT Delphi Trivia Club (JuliaMD11, DJLovesKisa, HQR, Logot, 6 45-65
und) <billp49&pd.jaring.my>
07 492.. GE The GenaTeam <ah.rh&optusnet.com.au> 7 40-64
08 490.+ EJ The EJ'S & Co.: Ellis, Jean, Mitch, Vinnie, Kevin 5 40+
<brombere&matc.edu>
09 480.. CO The Coasters (Rick & Kathy Schubert, Magic Marc, 5 56-63
Bigfoot Mae, Norm Katuna) <rns&san.rr.com>
10 475.. VI The Village Idiots (Andrew, Andy, Roxie, Doug, Ping) 5 <58
<Clete6&aol.com>
11 472.+ LB Vito & the Salutations <baileyl&colorado.edu> 5-6 boomers
12 466.+ MW Mike Weaver <oldtunes&sbcglobal.net> 1 62
13 452.+ EM EMC and Friends <cochran_david&emc.com> 5 Various
14 392.. NA NAVAIRHEADS <tompillion&comcast.net> 2 62,57
15 330.. TT Team Teitelbaum (Howard, Bonnie, Patty, Pat) 3 46-59
<Howard.Teitelbaum&gd-ais.com>
16 255.. MT Mick Tursky <eriador1972&yahoo.com> 1
17 90.. MA Matthew Aument <matteoalmonty&aol.com> 1 34
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Pos Score ID Name and E-mail address # on Age(s)
Team
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#
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
--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--
GC 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20
RR 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20
VH 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20
WM 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20
BP 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 15 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20
DT 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 17 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 17
EJ 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 10 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20
GE 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 15 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 17
CO 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 - 20
VI 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 15 20 0 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20
LB 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 15 20 0 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 17
MW 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 11 20 20 15 20 0 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20
EM 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 15 20 - 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 0 17
NA 20 20 - 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 - 15 20 - - 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 - 17
TT 20 20 20 10 20 20 - - 20 - - 20 20 - - 20 20 - 20 20 20 20 20 - 20
MT - - 20 - 20 - 20 - 20 - - 15 20 - - 20 - - 20 20 20 20 20 - 20
MA - - - - 20 - 20 - - - - - - - - 10 - - 20 20 - - - - -
--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--
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
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GOLDEN OLDIES LYRICS QUIZ #267 ANSWERS:
Answers are in the form:
#number) Artist: Title (year[s]) [peak position on Pop chart] {peak R&B}
[-] = did not make pop chart
{-} = did not make R&B chart
{F} = made R&B chart as a flip side
{n/c} = no Billboard R&B chart published during this recording's period
of peak popularity
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As I go along my lonely way
I visualize your face
when I pass through my doorway
What's left for me to face?
#01) Andrews, Lee, and the Hearts: "Long Lonely Nights" (1957) [45] {11}
I love to squeeze her
I love to tease her
#02) Avalon, Frankie: "DeDe Dinah" (1958) [7] {8}
Born Francis Avallone in Philadelphia. Later starred with Annette in the
BEACH PARTY series of movies.
One and one are two
I know you love me
And oh love how I love you
Don't try to fight it
#03) Barry, Len: "1-2-3" (1965) [2] {11}
Born Leonard Borisoff in Philadelphia. Former lead singer of the Dovells,
who are also represented in this GOLQ.
Mike Weaver: I got to thinking about whether or not there were other examples
of Whitburn titles that consisted of only letters and symbols within the GOLQ
time window. Turns out I found a couple more: "98.6" by Keith, "7-11" by
the Gone All Stars. There a few "number only" tunes, most notably "409" by
the Beach Boys.
But I need you
Just to see me through
Somebody to hold my hand
When I feel a little lonely
But let me hear you say "Yeah!"
#04) Burke, Solomon: "Everybody Needs Somebody To Love" (1964) [58] {n/c}
I was familiar with Wilson Pickett's version of this song, which reached
#29 in 1967, and knew that Solomon Burke had also done it because Pickett
mentioned it in his version.
Around and around and up and down we go again
Oh baby make me know you love me so and then
#05) Checker, Chubby: "Let's Twist Again" (1961) [8] {26}
Born Ernest Evans in South Carolina but was raised in Philadelphia.
On Diamond Street there's an apartment building
Name of the apartment building
Is Funky, Funky Apartment Building
#06) Cosby, Bill: "Funky North Philly" (1968) [91] {-}
His nickname is "The Cos," and the telephone keys 2, 6, and 7 spell out COS.
I was not aware of this recording until I put this GOLQ together. I knew
he had had other Hot 100 entries in the late 1960s, including "Little Ole
Man," which was used too recently in a GOLQ (one of mine) to be eligible for
this one. "Funky North Philly" is based on "Funky Broadway," which reached
#8 for Wilson Pickett and #65 by Dyke & the Blazers, both in 1967.
She's the queen that broke my heart
I put her up upon a throne
And now she's left me all alone and crying
#07) Darren, James: "Her Royal Majesty" (1962) [6] {-}
Written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King. In addition to his singing career,
James Darren, born James William Ercolani in Philadelphia, also starred in
the GIDGET movies.
Anywhere you go
My whole heart's gonna know
Baby hey baby
You can't hide from love no
#08) Delfonics, The: "Ready Or Not Here I Come (Can't Hide From Love)"
(1968/69) [35] {14}
Sadly, group member Randy Cain died in April 2009. I chose the lyrics
before I realized that this song's title has a parenthetical section and
then didn't notice that the lyrics I had chosen contain this parenthetical
part. This is one of my two favorite songs by this group. The other one
is "Didn't I (Blow Your Mind This Time)," which entered the Hot 100 in the
second week of 1970.
They hollered and whistled
Never wanna stop
We ponied and twisted
And we rocked with Daddy G
#09) Dovells, The: "Bristol Stomp" (1961) [2] {7}
There are several places called Bristol in the English-speaking world
(but probably only one daughter of a Governor of a U.S. state with the
first name of Bristol). This one is about Bristol, PA, a Philadelphia
suburb in Bucks County, north of the city. On New Year's Eve, 2006, I
attended a karaoke party in this Bristol, and one of the songs I chose
to sing was "Bristol Stomp."
Hey lump of sugar you look kinda sweet
Cuter than a baby walking down the street
When I look into your eyes
I wanna leave
#10) Fabian: "Tiger" (1959) [3] {15}
Born Fabiano Forte in Philadelphia.
Just a life unwanted
My life has been sadly taunted
I fear the sight of darkness
'Cause I can see you in the shadow of happiness
#11) Formations, The: "At The Top Of The Stairs" (1968) [83] {-}
Once on a high and windy hill
In the morning mist two lovers kissed and the world stood still
Then your fingers touched my silent heart and taught it how to sing
#12) Four Aces, The, Featuring Al Alberts: "Love Is A Many-Splendored Thing"
(1955/56) [1] {-}
Al Alberts was the long-time host of a T.V. show in Philadelphia called
AL ALBERTS SHOWCASE, which was still running when I moved to town in 1986.
Talented young people got to show off their stuff. Perhaps a forerunner
of the AMERICAN IDOL type of shows, although for a younger age group.
"Love Is A Many-Splendored Thing," from the movie of the same name, won
the Academy Award for Best Original Song for 1955. It was written by
Sammy Fain (music) and Paul Francis Webster (lyrics). Another movie in
which this song was featured was the film version of GREASE.
Wearin' those dresses your hair drawn up so nice
Wearin' those dresses your hair drawn up so nice
You look so warm but your heart is cold as ice
#13) Haley, Bill, and His Comets: "Shake, Rattle And Roll" (1954/55) [7] {-}
Although Bill Haley was born in Michigan, he moved to the Delaware County
suburban area of Philadelphia (south of the city) at a young age. This
song was a #1 R&B hit by Joe Turner in 1954. The Bill Haley and His Comets
version entered the chart and peaked that same year but was still on the
chart when 1955 began.
Everyday you won't run away
Don't you know that I
Love you, love you, love you, love you, love you
I love you so
#14) Intrigues, The: "In A Moment" (1969) [31] {10}
I found this song, which I know and love from my youth, while looking for
something to use by the alphabetically-close Intruders. In fact, a few
entries mentioned the Intruders. In the individual scoring breakdown table
in each GOLQ I've done, I've rarely had zeros for completely incorrect
responses. In this GOLQ, however, I had four, including three for this
song, two of which were the Intruders.
To us a lie's the only sin
Least we'll end the way we've been
By being truthful to each other
Girl I hope I find another
#15) Keith: "Ain't Gonna Lie" (1966) [39] {-}
Born James Barry Keefer in Philadelphia.
Walk on, walk on
With hope in your heart
#16) LaBelle, Patti, and Her Blue Belles: "You'll Never Walk Alone"
(1964) [34] {n/c}
Every entry got the title for this one correct, probably because it's a
well-known song from the musical CAROUSEL, with music by Richard Rodgers
and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein. Patti LaBelle was born Patricia Holt in
Philadelphia. One of her Blue Belles was Cindy Birdsong, who later became
a member of the Supremes. Another Motown/Philadelphia artist connection
appears later in this GOLQ. Lyricist Oscar Hammerstein lived on a farm
near Doylestown, PA, the county seat of Bucks County, the same county in
which Bristol is located.
Please smile for me once more before I go
Soon I'll return
Bringing you all the love your heart can hold
#17) Martino, Al: "Spanish Eyes" (1965/66) [15] {-}
Born Alfred Cini in Philadelphia.
Stand up and kick off your shoes
Let your hair down, get in the groove
Head shakin', finger boppin', lookin' fine
Come on baby, let me see you try
#18) Olympics, The: "Baby, Do The Philly Dog" (1966) [63] {20}
The Olympics were from Los Angeles, but I couldn't resist including this one.
Side by side we're loose and neat
When we're stompin' down the street
Hurry down
#19) Orlons, The: "South Street" (1963) [3] {4}
I first visited the real South Street on Sunday, March 29, 1987.
Coincidentally, this song was put into place in this GOLQ on Sunday,
March 29, 2009.
Chicks!
Kicks!
Cats!
Cool!
Yeah, school!
#20) Rydell, Bobby: "Swingin' School" (1960) [5] {-}
Maybe it was because of this song that the high school in GREASE was called
Rydell High. While both Frankie Avalon and Fabian now live in Southern
California, Bobby Rydell, born Robert Ridarelli in Philadelphia, still
lives in the Philadelphia area, in one of the communities in the wealthy
suburban area west of the city known as the Main Line.
Let's pony again!
I'm gonna get on my pony
#21) Sharp, Dee Dee: "Ride!" (1962) [5] {7}
This is a song I had known for many years without knowing either the title
or the artist. Dee Dee Sharp was born Dione LaRue in Philadelphia.
After breakfast everyday
She throws the want ads right my way
And never fails to say
#22) Silhouettes, The: "Get A Job" (1958) [1] {1}
One of the earliest songs done by The Miracles was an answer song to this
one called "Got A Job." I had heard of this answer song but had never heard
it until October 22, 2008. While driving a rental car with satellite radio
in Tennessee heading for Memphis, I heard it on a show hosted by long-time
New York disc jockey Cousin Brucie.
I got caught in the rush hour
A fellow started to shower you with love and affection
Now you won't look in my direction
#23) Soul Survivors, The: "Expressway To Your Heart" (1967) [4] {3}
One of the earliest Gamble/Huff productions. The various members of this
blue-eyed soul band came from both Philadelphia and New York.
'Cause I've got a true love
Just for you love
And it can be yours eternally
If you want it
Better come and get it
#24) Terrell, Tammi: "Come On And See Me" (1966) [80] {25}
Yes, she did records without Marvin Gaye. Tammi Terrell was born Tammy
Montgomery in Philadelphia. Before heading to Motown, she had a charting
single written and produced by James Brown, "I Cried."
Igor the scalpels go on the left with the pitchforks!
Igor!
Igor!
#25) Zacherle, John, "The Cool Ghoul": "Dinner With Drac Part 1"
(1958) [6] {19}
Another recording that I had heard of but never heard until a few years ago.
All but one entry identified this one, but three points were deducted for
leaving off either "The Cool Ghoul" or "Part 1" (although no entry left off
both). I think that John Fogerty of Creedence Clearwater Revival took some
guitar licks from this song!
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Tie-Breakers
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Like a roaring kind of notion
Girl your soulful locomotion blows my mind
I guess you know that I, I said I
I can't help myself and sugar that's no lie
#T1) Harner, Billy: "Sally Sayin' Somethin'" (1967) [-] {-}
I never heard or even heard of Billy Harner, let alone this song, until
I moved to Philadelphia in 1986. (That should have been a signal to me
that most other GOLQ participants wouldn't know it, either.) This song,
though, is a long-time staple of oldies radio here. Billy Harner is known
as the "Human Percolator." He comes from the New Jersey suburbs of
Philadelphia.
You can hear it at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HL7E1vp_NrY
Tell me why tell me why
Did you leave me anyway
I won't cry I won't cry
Because you're not gonna stay
#T2) New Hope: "Won't Find Better (Than Me)" (1969) [57 in 1970] {-}
New Hope was earlier known as the Kit Kats, whose best-known song was
"Let's Get Lost on a Country Road," a bubbling-under chart entry in 1966
that was used in an earlier GOLQ. (Mike Weaver noted this connection.)
They recorded an earlier version of this song under the Kit Kats name.
I accepted either group name. Since two of the entries who identified
this song mentioned the Kit Kats and three mentioned New Hope, I went with
the latter as the official listing. By the time I moved to the area, they
had gone back to the Kit Kats name and were still performing locally.
But while Billy Harner, with his gritty, soulful sound (although I think
he may be a white artist) is just the type of music that Philadelphia
oldies radio loves best, I have never heard a Kit Kats or New Hope song
on Philadelphia oldies radio. New Hope, like Bristol, is also the name
of a Bucks County community and may have provided the group with their
second name, since it is known as a place for artists.
I gave full credit for various forms of the title and artist.
You can hear it at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpjMp9V1vsk
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This chart ranks the songs/artists from most to least recognized. The
second number on the line denotes the average number of points scored on
that song (total points divided by number of entrants, to 2 decimal places).
For comparison purposes, tie-breakers are scored here on the usual 20-point
scale.
Most of the songs on this GOLQ ranked where I expected them to be. Two
novelty recordings, "Dinner With Drac Part 1" and "Funky North Philly,"
performed better than I expected, perhaps because of the theme.
"In A Moment" performed worse than I expected. So did the tie-breakers,
performing worse than any of the ones I had ever used on a GOLQ before.
Rank Avg. Song
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T01 20.00 #05) Checker, Chubby: "Let's Twist Again"
T01 20.00 #19) Orlons, The: "South Street"
T01 20.00 #20) Rydell, Bobby: "Swingin' School"
04 19.41 #16) LaBelle, Patti, and Her Blue Belles: "You'll Never Walk Alone"
T05 18.82 #07) Darren, James: "Her Royal Majesty"
T05 18.82 #13) Haley, Bill, and His Comets: "Shake, Rattle And Roll"
T05 18.82 #21) Sharp, Dee Dee: "Ride!"
T05 18.82 #22) Silhouettes, The: "Get A Job"
T05 18.82 #23) Soul Survivors, The: "Expressway To Your Heart"
10 18.29 #09) Dovells, The: "Bristol Stomp"
11 17.94 #25) Zacherle, John, "The Cool Ghoul": "Dinner With Drac Part 1"
T12 17.65 #01) Andrews, Lee, and the Hearts: "Long Lonely Nights"
T12 17.65 #02) Avalon, Frankie: "DeDe Dinah"
T12 17.65 #03) Barry, Len: "1-2-3"
T12 17.65 #06) Cosby, Bill: "Funky North Philly"
T12 17.65 #17) Martino, Al: "Spanish Eyes"
17 17.06 #04) Burke, Solomon: "Everybody Needs Somebody To Love"
T18 16.47 #10) Fabian: "Tiger"
T18 16.47 #12) Four Aces, The, Featuring Al Alberts: "Love Is A Many-Splendore
T18 16.47 #18) Olympics, The: "Baby, Do The Philly Dog"
21 16.29 #08) Delfonics, The: "Ready Or Not Here I Come (Can't Hide From Love
T22 15.29 #11) Formations, The: "At The Top Of The Stairs"
T22 15.29 #15) Keith: "Ain't Gonna Lie"
24 12.94 #24) Terrell, Tammi: "Come On And See Me"
25 10.00 #14) Intrigues, The: "In A Moment"
26 5.88 #T2) New Hope: "Won't Find Better (Than Me)"
27 1.18 #T1) Harner, Billy: "Sally Sayin' Somethin'"
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Regina Litman <golq267@golq.org>