Newsgroups: alt.rock-n-roll.oldies From: rns@lucid.com (Rick Schubert) Message-ID: <9408041811.AA06779@molly.cadillac.development> Subject: RESULTS and ANSWERS: Golden Oldies Lyrics Quiz #62 (GOLQ62) Date: Thu, 4 Aug 94 11:11:36 PDT RESULTS & ANSWER KEY for Golden Oldies Lyrics Quiz #62 (GOLQ62) Congratulations once again to the super team of Joe Haertel, Scooter Magruder, Barry Silk, not only for their victory but also for their fourth perfect GOLQ score (500++). Outstanding scores were also turned in by the teams of Jamie Lubin & Mitch Mirsky and newcomers Steve & Arlene Coletti. Very good scores were achieved by the teams of Marc Dashevsky, Bob Bluestein, Theresa Ramirez, and Jeff Kenton; Anne & Dennis Hallerman; newcomers (and youngsters) Jyrki Ilva & Pekka Halonen; and The EJ'S & K. Special mention goes to Pete Olden, Dave Tartaglia, The EJ'S & K, and The Dutch Officials for noticing my editorial "change" to General Rule #5. The old rule read: 5) Songs WILL BE from 1955-1969 only, of course!! Re 1955: a record may have entered the charts in 1954 as long as it was still on the charts in 1955. Re 1969: a record entering the charts in 1969 may still be on the charts in 1970. To this I added: And a song that entered the charts in 1970 or later should not be called an "oldie," despite the disturbing trend of so-called "oldies stations." By the way, the previous sentence and and the remainder of this paragraph were added to the General Rules in spite of my statement that "There have been no changes to the general rules." I did this primarily to see if anyone really reads these rules; this is not really a rule change but is a change to the text of the "General Rules." I considered offering a bonus point to anyone who pointed out this change, but to do so would change the General Rules, and I didn't want to make an actual change to the rules. Several of those who noticed this commented that they were also distressed that their local oldies stations were following this trend (and a few were distressed that I did not give a bonus point for noticing the change). Thanks to everyone who entered. Rick (rick.schubert@SanDiegoCA.NCR.COM) ______________________________________________________________________________ There is a "+" after Score below for each tie-breaker answered correctly; a "-" indicates partial credit. An "x" indicates a totally incorrect guess. Pos. # on Score ID Name E-mail address team age(s) 01 500++ BS Joe Haertel, Scooter Magruder, Barry Silk 3 40s 02 460++ JL Jamie Lubin & Mitch Mirsky 2 40s 03 418++ SA Steve & Arlene Coletti or 2 >40 04 380+ MD Marc Dashevsky, Bob Bluestein, Theresa Ramirez, Jeff Kenton 4 40s 05 360 AD Anne and Dennis Hallerman 2 38,45 06 359 JP Jyrki Ilva, Pekka Halonen 2 26,26 07 328x NC Norm, Kathy and Carol 3 38,38,40 08 310+ EJ The EJ'S & K: Ellis, Ellen, Julie, Jeff, Steve and Kevin 6 <= 41 09 290 SM Stan, Maxine, Bill, Mark, Sue, John 6 mid 40s 10 280+ RS Ron & Sally Crandall 2 43,43 11 249- WV Wendy Vickers 1 38 12 240+ HB Howard Teitelbaum & Bonnie Teitelbaum 2 36,44 13 240 PO Pete Olden 1 40+ 14 238 GT The Genasys Team 5 various 15 209- BG Bruce Long & Georgeann Lorentz 2 40s 16 190 x TU T. P. Uschanov 1 17 170+ DT Dave Tartaglia 1 41 18 170- DG The Old Folks at DG 4 various 19 139 GM Greg & Mike Chambers 2 41,46 20 130 DF Don Fausett 1 53 21 110 JC Jim Carson 1 22 22 89 DM Denis Menard 1 49 23 80x DE David A. Ewing 1 38 24 70 CD Carole Dugan 25 63- DO The Dutch Officials 5 26 53 TR Taed Nelson & Raj Babbar 2 26&33 27 40- JM Joe McCombs 1 21 28 20- EH TOM 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# 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 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- BS 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 JL 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 0 20 20 20 20 20 20 0 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 SA 19 20 19 - 20 20 20 20 20 20 - 20 - 20 20 20 20 - 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 MD 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 0 20 - 20 20 20 - 0 20 20 20 - 20 - AD 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 0 20 20 20 20 0 20 0 0 20 10 - 0 20 10 JP 19 - 20 20 20 - 20 - 20 20 - 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 - - 20 20 - 20 NC 20 20 20 20 0 - 20 10 20 20 - 20 20 10 20 0 20 - - 20 20 8 - 20 20 EJ 10 20 20 20 20 0 20 20 20 20 - 20 20 - 20 - 20 - - 20 - - - 20 20 SM 20 20 20 20 0 - 20 10 20 20 - - - 20 20 0 20 - - 20 20 0 - 20 20 RS 20 - 20 20 20 - 20 - 20 20 20 - 0 - 20 20 20 20 0 - - 20 - 20 - WV 19 - 20 - 20 - - 10 20 20 - 20 20 20 20 - 20 - - 20 - - - 20 - PO 20 0 20 20 20 0 20 0 20 20 - 20 - - 20 0 20 0 - 20 - 0 - 20 - HB 20 20 20 - - - 20 - 20 - - - - - 20 20 20 - - 20 20 - - 20 20 GT 20 10 20 - 20 - 20 8 - 20 20 - - 20 20 - - - - 20 - 20 - 20 - BG 20 0 20 20 0 0 20 0 20 20 9 - - 0 20 - - - - 20 - - - 20 20 TU 20 20 - 20 20 10 - - - - - 20 0 - 20 20 10 - 20 10 0 0 - - - DT 10 - 20 - - 0 - 0 20 20 0 - - - 20 - 20 - 0 20 - 0 - 20 20 DG 10 20 - - 20 - - - 20 20 - - - - 20 - - - - 20 - - - 20 20 GM 19 - - - - - - - 20 20 20 - - - 20 - - - - 20 - - - 20 - DF 20 - - 20 0 10 20 0 - - - - - - 20 - - - - 20 20 - - - 0 JC 20 - - - - - - - 20 20 - - - - 20 - - - - - 10 - - 20 - DM 19 - - - - - - 20 - - - 0 - - 20 - - - - 10 - - - - 20 DE 20 - - - - - - - 20 - 0 - - - 20 - - - - 0 - - - 20 - CD 13 7 - - - - - 10 - - - - - - 10 - - - - 20 - - - - 10 DO 3 - - - 10 0 20 - - - - - - - 20 0 - - - - - - - - 10 TR 13 - - - - - - - 0 - - - - - 20 - - - - 20 - - - - - JM - - 10 - - - - - 10 - - - 0 - - - - - - 0 - - - 20 - EH - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 20 - - - - - - - - - - _____________________________________________________________________________ GOLDEN OLDIES LYRICS QUIZ #62 ANSWERS: Answers are in the form: #number) Artist: "Title" (year[s]) [peak pos. on Billboard Chart] {peak R&B} ____________________________________________________________________________ Golden Oldies Lyrics Quiz #62 (Songs were from 1957 through 1969) ____________________________________________________________________________ Drrrop the coin right into the slot You gotta hear somethin' that's really hot With the one you love you're makin' romance All day long you been wantin' to dance Feelin' the music from head to toe 'Round and 'round and 'round you go #01) Berry, Chuck: "School Day (Ring! Ring! Goes the Bell)" (1957) [3] {1} [Whitburn just lists the title as "School Day," but Marc provided this title from his 45. T. P. Uschanov also said that the sheet music for this lists the title as "School Day (Ring! Ring! Goes the Bell)" and says the original title, "School Day," had already been registered with BMI (he did say that he once saw a 45 with the title given as just "School Day"). Jamie added that the book "Who Wrote That Song?" also lists the title that way. Full credit given for either title but only 9 points for "School Days." Jamie said that it was on charts for 26 weeks, by far his longest running hit; that it hit #16 in the UK; and that it was written by Chuck.] Longing to tell you But afraid and shy I've let my golden chances Pass me by #02) Chad & Jeremy: "If I Loved You" (1965) [23] {-} [The EJ'S & K said that the song is from the Rodgers & Hammerstein Broadway musical "Carousel," and recorded in 1945 by Perry Como, Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby, and Harry James & His Orchestra (vocal by Buddy DeVito). One person gave "You Don't Know Me" by Ray Charles and another commented that he originally thought it was that song because it has similar lyrics. Steve Coletti said that he prefers the Skyliners' version. He has good taste! Barry also mentioned their version.] I've heard it all a million times before "Take off your clothes, my Love, and close the door" #03) Clark, Petula: "Don't Sleep In The Subway" (1967) [5] {-} [Ron Crandall and Bonnie Teitelbaum each stated that they thought the lyric here was "coat" rather than "clothes" (Ron said that he thought my lyrics are more exciting! :-). I'm not sure which of us is right or if there are two versions. I saw her sing this song on the Ed Sullivan Show, and she she did sing "coat," but I thought that was just one of Ed Sullivan's (in)famous edits. Jamie said it was written by Rodgers & Hammerstein. Anne Hallerman disputed my use of quotation marks in the lyrics, claiming: I think that, in the context of the song, she is telling him (the guy who's going to pretend to walk out and sleep in the subway) to take off HIS clothes and close the door. In other words, she's seen this performance before, so just quit pretending and stay at home. So I don't think this should be in quotes, it is just a continuation of the previous line. ] One little piggy ate a pizza (yeah) One piggy ate potato chips (yeah) But this little piggy's runnin' over your house He's gonna nibble on-a your sweet lips #04) Coasters: "I'm A Hog For You" (1959) [38] {-} ["B" side of "Poison Ivy" (GOLQ05)] I was bo-o-orn by the river In a little tent Oh, and just like the river I been a runnin' ever since #05) Cooke, Sam: "A Change Is Gonna Come" (1965) [31] {9} ["B" side of "Shake" (GOLQ16). T. P. mentioned an album version by Otis Redding, with the title "Change Gonna Come." Joe Haertel and Jamie each remembered that it was in the soundtrack of "Malcolm X." It was also sung in "The Josephine Baker Story" by the character playing (or singing for) Josephine Baker. Jamie added that it was written by Sam. Barry said that the single differs from the Album track by omitting a verse about being refused admission to a movie theatre. The Dutch Officials stated that this has been performed by everyone who ever tried to sing. There were several guesses of Creedence Clearwater Revival on this one.] Well, it was a-hoppin' Trees was a-rockin' It was a-rockin' and a-hoppin' 'Til the leaves came a-tumblin' down #06) Day, Bobby: "The Bluebird, The Buzzard & the Oriole" (1958/59) [54] {-} [This song was a follow-up to his "Rock-In Robin" (GOLQ08), both of which were written by him under his real name, Robert Byrd. I would have expected that he had changed his name from Day to Byrd :-).] You can tell her I had to change my plans And cancel out the wedding day But don't mention my lonely cell Where I'm gonna pine away Until my dying day #07) Everly Brothers: "Take A Message To Mary" (1959) [16] {-} [written by Boudleaux & Felice Bryant. Howard and Jamie each said that the 3rd line should be "But PLEASE don't mention my lonely cell."] In that small cafe The paarrk across the way The chillldren's carousel The chestnut tree, the wishing wishing well #08) Five Satins: "I'll Be Seeing You" (1960) [79] {-} [Barry mentioned that this was also covered by the Skyliners. The EJ'S & K stated that this song is from the Rodgers & Hammerstein Broadway musical "Carousel," and recorded in 1945 by Perry Como, Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby (#1), and Harry James & His Orchestra (vocal by Buddy DeVito). Charted versions since 1955 are Tommy Sands (1959, #51), the Poni-Tails (1959, #87), and Frank Sinatra (1961, #58).] I can dig it, he can dig it, she can dig it We can dig it, they can dig it, you can dig it Oh, let's dig it Can you dig it, Baby? #09) Friends Of Distinction: "Grazing In The Grass" (1969) [3] {5} [Wendy Vickers mentioned that this was originally done as an instrumental by Hugh Masekela (#1 in 1968); however, it was written by Harry Elston, who was a member of the Friends Of Distinction.] When a man, loves a woman It's hard to understand That she would find more pleasure In the arms of another man #10) Greaves, R. B.: "Take A Letter Maria" (1969/70) [2] {10} [His full name is/was Ronald Bertram Aloysious Greaves. He was half American Indian. Dave Tartaglia added that he was Sam Cooke's nephew.] Someone found a way to give The rotting dead a will to live Go on and never die #11) Hedgehoppers Anonymous: "It's Good News Week" (1965/66) [48] {-} [Ron thinks this was the theme song to the TV show "That Was The Week That Was," but he's not sure. I had the same thought and also wasn't sure. Several people commented that they haven't heard this song since the 60's. I hadn't heard since then either until I found it on a compilation CD ("Songs Of Protest" on Rhino) in a used-CD store. But a number of people have good memories as 6 teams identified this song.] That goes for Billy, Sherry, Bobby And Marsha and, Baby You and I #12) Jackson, Deon: "Love Makes The World Go Round" (1966) [11] {3} [Jamie said that it was written by Deon. Barry added that Deon was discovered by Detroit disc jockie Ollie McLaughlin, who also discovered the Capitols, Del Shannon, and Barbara Lewis.] [If your heart is in the right place, talkin' 'bout the right place] Shake a hand, make a friend Now, people, listen to me, now Harmony, is the key For sisters and brothers, oh yes it is I say, harmony, is the key For sisters and brothers #13) Knight, Gladys, & The Pips: "Friendship Train" (1969/70) [17] {2} [Jamie said that it was written by Norman Whitfield & Barrett Strong. I strongly suspect that the "Shake a hand" lyrics were a reference to the 1953 song, "Shake A Hand" by Faye Adams, which was an early plea for racial harmony and understanding.] You worry my days Yes, you torture my nights Never a dream No, those dreams never turn out right #14) Lee, Brenda: "Emotions" (1960/61) [7] {-} [Jamie said it was co-written by Mel Tillis.] Weeelll, kiss me, Baby Mmmmm, feeels good Hold me, Baby Welll, I want to love you like a lover should #15) Lewis, Jerry Lee, And His Pumping Piano: "Great Balls Of Fire" (1957/58) [2] {3} [No points off for omitting "And His Pumping Piano" since this does not appear in the 1986 edition of Whitburn. Jamie said it was co-written by Otis Blackwell; it was turned down by Carl Perkins; and that it was #1 for 2 weeks on C&W charts.] I know you heard of the Suzie-Q I know you heard of the Chicken, too I know you heard of the Cha-Cha, too #16) McCracklin, Jimmy, And his Band: "The Walk" (1958) [7] {5} [Whitburn lists the artist only as "Jimmy McCracklin," but Marc Dashevsky and T. P. each said that the 45 credits this song to "Jimmy McCracklin And his Band." Full credit give for either answer. They each also said that the 45 lists the songwriters as McCracklin and Garlic and both wondered who Garlic is/was. Ron said that he's heard the story that Bluesman McCracklin disliked Rock&Roll, so he intentionally made what he thought was a bad R&R song. He was amazed when it became a hit! McCracklin was a professional boxer in the mid 1940's.] Well I know he's the guy Who put tears in my eyes A thousand times or more Oh, but every time he would apologize I loved him more than before #17) Marvelettes: "Don't Mess With Bill" (1966) [7] {3} [written and produced by Smokey (William/Bill) Robinson] (Ooooo) You mean the world to me (Ooooo) You are my destiny (Ooooo) You are my angel love (Ooooo) Sent from heaven above #18) Mystics: "Don't Take The Stars" (1959) [98] {-} [There were several guesses of Ricky Nelson on this one.] Well, that girl and I are happy, we're as happy as can be I love her, and she likes me We're gonna stay together, just wait and see Call it love, Babe, yessiree #19) Original Casuals: "So Tough" (1958) [42] {6} [T. P. commented: The Casuals changed their name to avoid confusion with another group with the same name, but that didn't stop a British group from taking the name in the late 1960s! To add to the confusion, "So Tough" was covered by both the Cuff Linx and, to top it all, by the Kuf-Linx! Actually, to top that, the Cuff Linx also recorded as the Cuff Links -- and recorded "Guided Missles" (GOLQ56) under that name -- not to be confused :-) with the Cuff Links who recorded "Tracy" (GOLQ56) in 1969. T. P. added: The _Golden Age of American Rock & Roll Vol. 3_ CD (on British Ace) says that the Kuf-Linx just happened to be the only group Challenge had who were at hand to cover it real quick to kill the original on the West Coast, and that nobody knows who they were. The backing band was also gathered together haphazardly, but a little later found fame as the Champs with "Tequila". The book _Duke/Peacock Records: an Illustrated History_ by Galen Gart and Roy C. Ames also tells a similar story (Back Beat who had the Casuals was a Duke/Peacock subsidiary, of course). Steve mentioned that the first pressing of this 45 listed the artists as the Casuals, while the second pressing changed it to the Original Casuals to avoid confusion with the other Casuals. There were several guesses of Ricky Nelson and Roy Orbison on this one.] Now laughing friends deride Tears I cannot hide #20) Platters: "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes" (1958/59) [1] {3} [Barry wrote: Produced by Buck Ram; written by Otto Harbach and Jerome Kern in 1933 for the Broadway show, "Roberta". When the Platters released this song, Kern's widow threatened to sue them. But she was dissuaded by three factors: Oscar Hammerstein publicly thanked Buck Ram and the group for reviving a dead song; it turned out that song publisher Max Dreyfus had solicited the Platters version; and Dreyfus told her lawyer that the new recording could earn the Kern estate royalties on over a million copies. (Barry - from Dave Marsh's "Heart of Rock and Soul") Jamie made similar comments. The EJ'S & K stated that this song is from the Broadway musical "Roberta," this was recorded in 1934 by Paul Whiteman & His Orchestra (with Bunny Berigan on trumpet, and vocal by Bob Lawrence), Leo Reisman & His Orchestra (with vocal by Tamara), Emil Coleman & His Riviera Orchestra, and Ruth Etting; and an instrumental was recorded by Artie Shaw & the Gramercy Five in 1941. Paul Whiteman's version was a #1 hit.] Well, every time I kiss your-a sweet lips I can feel my heart go-a flip-flip I'm such a fool for-a your charms Take me back a-baby, uh, in your arms #21) Presley, Elvis: "Too Much" (1957) [1] {3} [On the charts from 1/26/57 to 5/3/57 and from 7/1/57 to 7/8/57.] As long as there's the two of us We'll have the world and all of its charms And when the world is through with us We'll have each other's arms #22) Roommates: "The Glory Of Love" (1961) [49] {-} [Other charted versions: #1 1936 Benny Goodman #75 1962 Don Gardner & Dee Dee Ford #60 1967 Otis Redding #92 1971 Dells Steve said he prefers the (1951) version by the Five Keys, and Barry added that the Five Keys' version is a better known one. Barry, Jamie, and Marc each mentioned the version by Otis Redding and said that it also fits alphabetically. Jamie mentioned a (1957) version by the Velvetones. There are also versions Cleftones, Platters, and probably many other artists.] Sitting home alone Thinkin' about my past Wondering how I made it And how long it's gonna last #23) Thomas, Irma: "Wish Someone Would Care" (1964) [17] {17} [Jyrki Ilva stated: My all-time favourite record! Irma made only great or at least good records for Imperial, but to me this is the best of them. Written by herself, very much about her own life. And the b-side of the single, "Break-away", written by Jackie DeShannon and Sharon Sheeley, is simply irresistible. It was later a hit for Tracy Ullman. By the way, Irma Thomas visited Finland for the very first time less than two weeks ago, and her show at the Pori Jazz Festival was absolutely stunning! ] It's just no good anymore since you went away Now I spend my time just making rhymes of yesterday #24) Three Dog Night: "One" (1969) [5] {-} [Joe McCombs and Dave Ewing each said that it was written by (the late) Harry Nilsson. Jamie stated that the girlfriend of lead singer Danny Hutton got the group name after reading a National Geographic article on Australia and how cold it is there at night. Pete Olden added that the group's name refers to a measure of coldness used in the Arctic: a 3-dog night is so cold that someone would have to huddle up with 3 bobsled dogs to stay warm and sleep at night.] The nightingale Tells his fairy tale Of paradise where roses grew #25) Ward, Billy, And His Dominoes: "Star Dust" (1957) [12] {5} The EJ'S & K stated: Composed by Hoagy Carmichael; first charted in 1930 as an instrumental by Irving Mills & His Hotsy Totsy Band (with Carmichael on piano, and Jimmy Dorsey on clarinet and alto sax); established as a classic that year by the instrumental by Isham Jones & His Orchestra; also a hit for Bing Crosby (1931), Louis Armstrong (1931), Sammy Kaye & His Orchestra (1939), Artie Shaw & His Orchestra (1941), Glenn Miller & His Orchestra (1941), and a number of others. In 1936, Benny Goodman & His Orchestra and Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra both had hits with "Star Dust" on flip sides of the same Victor record (Goodman's was an instrumental, Dorsey's featured vocals by Edythe Wright). And yes, Ol' Blue Eyes recorded it, too: Frank Sinatra & the Pied Pipers provided the vocals on Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra's new recording of it in 1941. Since 1955 there have been these other charted versions: 1957 #79 Nat "King" Cole 1962 #98 Frank Sinatra 1964 #32 Nino Temo & April Stevens The Dutch Officials said that the words were written by Mitchell Parish and the music by Hoagy Carmichael. Jamie added to this that the Nat "King" Cole version was featured in "Sleepless In Seattle." Steve said that the actual lead is Eugene Mumford of the Larks of "My Reverie" fame. Barry mentioned that this was also covered by the Skyliners.] Hmmmmm Did you ever hear of a wish sandwich? Well, it's the kind of a sandwich that you supposed to take two pieces of bread and wish you had some meat #TB1) [TB] Chips: "Rubber Biscuit" (1956) [-] {-} [A number of people mentioned (or gave as the artist) the Blues Brothers' version, which charted at #37 in 1979 (out of range for these quizzes). The EJ'S & K stated that they believe that the version on "The Blues Brothers" soundtrack was re-recorded by Steve Cropper and the Band.] When I Sleep at night I dream wonderful, wonderful dreams of you And when I awake No one's there And that's Why I'm so blue #TB2) [TB] Moonglows: "Most Of All" (1955) [-] {5} [Joe and Jamie each noted that it was written by Harvey Fuqua (one of the two lead singers of the Moonglows) and Alan Freed. Joe added that he prefers the cover by the Marcels.] ______________________________________________________________________________ This chart ranks the songs/artists from most recognized 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 1 decimal place). For comparison purposes, tie-breakers are scored here on the usual 20-point scale. Rank Avg. Song 01 18.9 #15) Lewis, Jerry Lee, And His Pumping Piano: "Great Balls Of Fire" 02 16.2 #01) Berry, Chuck: "School Day (Ring! Ring! Goes the Bell)" (1957) [3] T03 14.3 #24) Three Dog Night: "One" (1969) [5] T03 14.3 #20) Platters: "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes" (1958/59) [1] 05 13.9 #09) Friends Of Distinction: "Grazing In The Grass" (1969) [3] 06 12.9 #10) Greaves, R. B.: "Take A Letter Maria" (1969/70) [2] 07 11.8 #03) Clark, Petula: "Don't Sleep In The Subway" (1967) [5] 08 11.4 #07) Everly Brothers: "Take A Message To Mary" (1959) [16] 09 10.4 #17) Marvelettes: "Don't Mess With Bill" (1966) [7] T10 9.6 #25) Ward, Billy, And His Dominoes: "Star Dust" (1957) [12] T10 9.6 #05) Cooke, Sam: "A Change Is Gonna Come" (1965) [31] 12 9.3 #04) Coasters: "I'm A Hog For You" (1959) [38] 13 8.5 #02) Chad & Jeremy: "If I Loved You" (1965) [23] 14 7.9 #TB1) Chips: "Rubber Biscuit" (1956) [-] 15 7.1 #12) Jackson, Deon: "Love Makes The World Go Round" (1966) [11] 16 6.7 #08) Five Satins: "I'll Be Seeing You" (1960) [79] 17 6.4 #21) Presley, Elvis: "Too Much" (1957) [1] 18 6.1 #14) Lee, Brenda: "Emotions" (1960/61) [7] T19 5.7 #16) McCracklin, Jimmy, And his Band: "The Walk" (1958) [7] T19 5.7 #13) Knight, Gladys, & The Pips: "Friendship Train" (1969/70) [17] 21 5.3 #22) Roommates: "The Glory Of Love" (1961) [49] 22 4.3 #06) Day, Bobby: "The Bluebird, The Buzzard & the Oriole" (1958+) [54] 23 3.9 #11) Hedgehoppers Anonymous: "It's Good News Week" (1965/66) [48] 24 3.6 #19) Original Casuals: "So Tough" (1958) [42] 25 2.9 #23) Thomas, Irma: "Wish Someone Would Care" (1964) [17] T26 2.1 #TB2) Moonglows: "Most Of All" (1955) [-] T26 2.1 #18) Mystics: "Don't Take The Stars" (1959) [98] Reactions: I had expected the following songs to have done somewhat better: 15 7.1 #12) Jackson, Deon: "Love Makes The World Go Round" (1966) [11] 21 5.3 #22) Roommates: "The Glory Of Love" (1961) [49] 22 4.3 #06) Day, Bobby: "The Bluebird, The Buzzard & the Oriole" (1958+) [54] T26 2.1 #TB2) Moonglows: "Most Of All" (1955) [-] although none of those were major surprises. I had expected the following songs to have done somewhat worse: 08 11.4 #07) Everly Brothers: "Take A Message To Mary" (1959) [16] T10 9.6 #05) Cooke, Sam: "A Change Is Gonna Come" (1965) [31] 14 7.9 #TB1) Chips: "Rubber Biscuit" (1956) [-] I was especially surprised that so many people identified "Take A Message To Mary" and "A Change Is Gonna Come" (maybe the Dutch Officials were right about the latter). I had only one theme, although I didn't expect (or necessarily want) anyone to identify it. Songs #02, #08, and #25 were also done by the Skyliners, probably my favorite group of all time (I had also wanted to use "When I Fall In Love" by the Lettermen, but Barry used it in GOLQ51). Their versions of #02 and #25 (and "When I Fall In Love") were greatly superior to the charted versions, and their version of #08 was comparable to the charted one. Since they had so charted songs, this was my tribute to them. Barry did note that the Skyliners' covered all these songs, although he didn't identify it as a theme. ______________________________________________________________________________ The remaining information is courtesy of Jamie: From WCBS-FM NY/NJ/CT listener-voted surveys of the top 500 songs of all time: Song 1993 1991 1983 1979 1972 *comp ------------------------------- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- School Day #398 #370 Great Balls Of Fire #191 #239 #376 #121 #281 Smoke Gets In Your Eyes #81 #41 #79 #114 #81 **#38 Glory Of Love (Velvetones) #463 #201 Star Dust #85 #65 #48 #138 Most Of All #223 #244 #211 #222 * compilation of 10 top 500 lists (1972 & [1975 thru 1991--odd years]) ** made all 10 top 500 lists on the compilation ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From WCBS-FM NY/NJ/CT listener-voted 1993 survey of the top 101 doo-wop songs of all time: #23 Most Of All ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From WOL-AM Wash., D.C. listener-voted 1993 survey of the top 100 doo-wop songs of all time (as compiled by Joe Haertel): #23 Smoke Gets In Your Eyes #95 The Glory Of Love (Five Keys) ______________________________________________________________________________ -- Rick Schubert (rick.schubert@SanDiegoCA.NCR.COM)