Newsgroups: alt.rock-n-roll.oldies,rec.games.trivia From: hat@floyd.emsp.att.com (Howard Teitelbaum) Subject: RESULTS: Golden Oldies Lyrics Quiz #63 Message-ID: Organization: AT&T Date: Wed, 24 Aug 1994 15:23:13 GMT RESULTS and ANSWER KEY for GOLDEN OLDIES LYRICS QUIZ #63 Congratulations to "Team Jamie" and "Team Barry," who tied for first with superlative scores. Excellent scores also by Andrew Rogers and The Hallermans, who finished a close 3rd and 4th, respectively. As always, thanks to everyone for entering, and thanks for your comments! GOLQ#64 by Barry Silk will be posted today. I've also posted an updated list of all songs used in GOLQs 1-63 (useful for solving future quizzes because of the "no-repeat" rule). _____________________________________________________________________________ After each score below are two characters representing the two tie-breakers: A "+" indicates a tie-breaker answered correctly; a "-" indicates partial credit; a "." indicates no guess or a totally incorrect guess. Place ID # on Score Name team Age(s) T01 450++ JL Jamie Lubin, John LoBrutto & Tom Bisagni 3 40s T01 450++ BJ Barry Silk, Joe Haertel, Scooter Magruder 3 40s 03 420.+ AR Andrew Rogers 1 42 04 420.. AD Anne and Dennis Hallerman 2 38,45 05 306.. WV Wendy Vickers 1 38 06 300.+ RK Rick & Kathy Schubert 2 41,45 07 300.. EJ The EJ'S & Co.: Ellis, Ellyn, Julie, Steve, Nancy, Kim & Kevin 7 30s,40s 08 280.. BG Bruce Long and Georgeann Lorentz 2 mid 40s 09 270.. BT Bonnie Teitelbaum 1 44 10 260.+ MB Marc Dashevsky, Bob Bluestein, Jeff Kenton, & Theresa Ramirez 4 40s 11 260.. PS Pete and Steve Olden 2 40+ 12 240.. OC O'Connor and Associates 4 30s 13 220.+ RS Ron & Sally Crandall 2 43,43 14 178.. GE The Genasys Team 4 various 15 170.- SM Stan, Maxine, Bill, Mark, Sue, John, Howard 7 45-52 16 140.. JM Joe McCombs 1 21 17 120.. DG The Old Folks at DG 3 various 18 100.. DO The Dutch Officials 5 ??? 19 90.. DT Dave Tartaglia 1 41 ______________________________________________________________________________ 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 10 20 20 20 0 20 0 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 BJ 0 20 20 20 20 10 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 0 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 AR 20 20 20 20 20 - 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 - 20 20 - 20 20 - 20 20 20 20 20 AD 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 0 0 20 20 20 20 0 0 20 20 20 20 WV 20 20 - - 20 - 20 20 20 10 20 20 20 - 18 - - - 20 - 20 20 - 20 18 RK - 20 20 20 20 0 20 20 20 - 0 - 20 20 20 20 20 0 20 20 0 20 0 0 - EJ 0 20 - - 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 0 20 - 20 - - - 20 - 20 20 - 20 20 BG 0 20 20 20 20 - 20 20 20 0 20 - 20 10 20 - - - 20 0 10 - 20 20 - BT - 20 20 20 20 - 20 20 - 20 20 - 20 20 20 - - - - - 10 20 20 - - MB 0 - 20 20 20 - 20 20 20 0 0 - 20 - - 20 20 20 20 0 0 20 0 20 - PS 20 20 20 20 20 - 20 20 20 20 20 - - - 20 - - - 0 - 0 20 - 20 - OC - 20 20 - 20 - 20 20 20 - 20 - 20 - - 20 - - 20 - 0 20 - 20 - RS - 20 20 20 20 0 20 20 20 - - - - - - - - 0 0 - - 20 20 20 20 GE - 20 18 20 20 - - - 20 20 0 0 - - - 20 20 - - - - - - 20 - SM - 20 20 20 10 - 20 20 20 - 0 - 20 - - - - - 20 - - - - - - JM - - - - - - 20 20 - - 20 20 20 - - - 0 20 - - - - 20 - - DG - - - 20 - 20 20 20 - - 20 - - - - - - - - - - - - 20 - DO - - - 20 20 20 - - 20 - 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - 20 - DT - - 20 10 10 - 20 20 - - 0 - - - - - 0 - - - - - 10 - - ______________________________________________________________________________ GOLDEN OLDIES LYRICS QUIZ #63 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 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sidewalk scenes And black limousines Some leaving, some standing alone #01) The Byrds: "Eight Miles High" (1966) [14] {-} [Although the title ostensibly refers to an airplane, the song was banned in some quarters because it was thought to refer to a drug "high." Written by Roger McGuinn, David Crosby, and Gene Clark of the group. Jamie Lubin adds: According to McGuinn, the song isn't about drugs, but instead was a musical impression of their tour in England. It's about the altitude of the airplane--8 miles high--& when you land over there, "when you touch down," you find cultural shock. It's about "the grey town known for its sound, in places small faces abound," which is the little girls screaming & all that. McGuinn's amazing guitar solo was him playing live & alone; it was influenced by John Coltrane's "India And Africa" album. Several people guessed "San Franciscan Nights" by Eric Burdon & The Animals.] Only just a few days ago You said you'd love me, never make me blue #02) The Dave Clark Five: "Bits and Pieces" (1964) [4] {-} [Written by Dave Clark & lead singer Mike Smith. Jamie notes that it hit #2 in the UK.] I'd love to go back home Where I belong I know I'll be alright If I just stay out of sight #03) Dion: "Lonely Teenager" (1960/61) [12] {-} [His first release as a solo performer (minus The Belmonts).] Here come Tuesday Oh, hard Tuesday I'm so tired, got no time to play #04) Fats Domino: "Blue Monday" (1957) [5] {1} [Topped the R&B charts for 8 weeks. From the movie "The Girl Can't Help It."] He's a Catholic, a Hindu, an atheist, a Jain A Buddhist and a Baptist and a Jew #05) Donovan: "Universal Soldier" (1965) [53] {-} [Glen Campbell's version charted at the same time, peaking at #45. Written by Buffy Sainte-Marie, note Andrew Rogers and Jamie.] It would be thrilling If you were willing But if it can never be Well, then pity me #06) The Everly Brothers: "Temptation" (1961) [27] {-} [Originally a #3 hit in 1933/34 for Bing Crosby, from his '33 movie "Going Hollywood." Other charted versions that winter by Ted Fio Rito & Orch. and by Ferde Grofe & Orch. Additional charted versions in the mid-'40s by Artie Shaw & Orch., Perry Como, and a parody version by Spike Jones alumnus Red Ingle. More recent versions by Roger Williams (#56 in '60), and Boots Randolph (instrumental; #93 in '67). The EJ's observe that Ferde Grofe's version was "with Tommy Dorsey on trombone." They add that Red Ingle's #1 version in '47 was titled "Temptation (Tim-Tayshun)," and was billed as by Red Ingle & The Natural Seven (featuring a vocal by Jo Stafford).] Such a pretty face Should be dressed in lace #07) The 4 Seasons: "Rag Doll" (1964) [1] {-} [Written by group member Bob Gaudio, reportedly inspired by a young girl who cleaned his windshield while he was stopped at a red light. The B-side, "Silence Is Golden," was later a hit for The Tremeloes in '67 (GOLQ#04). As with all of their records thru '68, label notes: Featuring the "sound" of Frankie Valli. Jamie elaborates: Written by Gaudio & their producer Bob Crewe. Gaudio was inspired to write the song after encountering a "squeegie girl" who cleaned his car window after getting off the West Side Highway in NYC. It was a little girl with a dirty face & ragged clothes. Bob remembered the look on her face when he gave her $10, as he had nothing smaller. Hit #2 in the UK.] Gave you all the love I had Now, didn't I? When you needed me, I was always there Now, wasn't I? #08) The Four Tops: "Standing in the Shadows of Love" (1966/67) [6] {2} [Another great Holland/Dozier/Holland composition. Jamie adds that H/D/H also produced the song, and that it hit #6 in the UK. The Oldens note that this is a group of unusual longevity: Renaldo Benson, Abdul "Duke" Fakir, Lawrence Payton, and Levi Stubbs started singing together in 1954 (as the Four Aims) and now have been singing together for 40 years.] How could they know Just what this message means? The end of my hopes The end of all my dreams #09) Herman's Hermits: "No Milk Today" (1967) [35] {-} [B-side of "There's a Kind of Hush," which hit #4.] As she leaves, she drops the present That she won before Bowling ducks out of the water Got the highest score #10) The Hollies: "On a Carousel" (1967) [11] {-} [Covered by Glass Moon in '82 (#50). The 3rd line should have been "PULLING ducks ...", as Andrew notes. I assume the reference is to pulling the trigger at a shooting gallery.] You don't need no baggage You just get on board #11) The Impressions: "People Get Ready" (1965) [14] {3} [Written by Curtis Mayfield. Version by Jeff Beck & Rod Stewart hit #48 in '85. The Oldens cite a version by The Chambers Brothers.] Oh yeah, yesterday, my friends were marchin' out to war Oh yeah, listen now, we ain't a-marchin' anymore #12) Tommy James & The Shondells: "Sweet Cherry Wine" (1969) [7] {-} [Jamie notes it was co-writen by Tommy.] You came upon a quiet day You simply seemed to take your place I knew that it would be that way The minute that I saw your face #13) The Lovin' Spoonful: "You Didn't Have to Be So Nice" (1965/66) [10] {-} [Written by lead singer John Sebastian, who wrote most of their material.] I wouldn't want to be a chimney sweep All black from head to foot From climbin' in them chimneys And cleanin' out that soot #14) The Mamas & The Papas: "Dancing Bear" (1967/68) [51] {-} As I watch the moon kiss the starlit sky I feel the need for your lips to press close to mine #15) Martha & The Vandellas: "I'm Ready for Love" (1966/67) [9] {2} [Jamie notes: Written by Holland, Dozier & Holland; turned down by the Supremes.] I-I-I gotta go diving in the bay Gotta get a lot of oysters, find some pearls today #16) Roy Orbison: "Leah" (1962) [25] {-} You're just a natural-born beehive Filled with honey to the top But I ain't greedy, baby All I want is all you got #17) Elvis Presley: "A Big Hunk o' Love" (1959) [1] {10} [Atop the pop charts for 2 weeks. Recorded during Elvis' army stint. He's now best known as Michael Jackson's father-in-law, quips Barry.] It has a sweet melody, true line Anybody can sing it any old time #18) Otis Redding: "Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa (Sad Song)" (1966) [29] {12} [Written by Otis and Steve Cropper (an active writer/producer/musician for Stax/Volt Records).] If you wanna watusi She's the best for miles around She's my mashed potato baby #19) The Righteous Brothers: "Little Latin Lupe Lu" (1963) [49] {-} [Their first charted hit; written by Bill Medley (1/2 of the "Brothers"). Covered by The Kingsmen (1964, #46) and Mitch Ryder & The Detroit Wheels (1966, #17). I would have accepted Ryder as an answer, although several entrants thought that Ryder changed these lyrics slightly. Team O'Connor notes that the first line should be "If you wah-watusi."] One, two, three years ago That's when I fell for you Four, five, six years will go by And I promise to keep on loving you #20) Shep & The Limelites: "Our Anniversary" (1962) [59] {7} [Lead singer James Sheppard founded both The Heartbeats and this group, but in both cases his prickly personality quickly alienated his groupmates. The Limelites were evidently considering re-uniting when Sheppard was murdered under mysterious circumstances in 1970.] Take a window seat, put down your Times You can read between the lines Just meet the faces that you meet Beyond the window's pane #21) Spanky & Our Gang: "Give a Damn" (1968) [43] {-} [Label notes that the song was based on an idea created by the advertising agency Young & Rubicam for the Urban Coalition. Wendy Vickers adds: "I believe this was originally written as a tv public service spot in New York City." Jamie observes: Dionne Warwick had an uncharted version, while Paul Stookey had a song that referred to this song.] He makes promises he doesn't keep Sometimes, I don't see him all week Just keeps me, keeps me cryin' myself to sleep #22) The Supremes: "Nothing But Heartaches" (1965) [11] {6} [Andrew and Jamie note that it was the only one of 15 consecutive Supremes singles to fail to reach the top 10 (10 of them made #1). The Crandalls add that it broke their streak of 5 consecutive #1 hits. Jamie notes that this was the 3rd Holland/Dozier/Holland composition on the quiz (not an intended theme; I guess I just like their music!).] Don't try to change me, or re-arrange me To satisfy the selfishness in you I'm not a piece of clay to mold to your moods each day And I'm not a pawn to be told how to move #23) The Turtles: "Let Me Be" (1965) [29] {-} [Their followup to "It Ain't Me Babe"; rather similar in style and content, I think.] I told you what it takes to reach the highest high You'd laugh and say nothing's that simple #24) The Who: "I'm Free" (1969) [37] {-} [From their rock opera "Tommy"; written by group member Pete Townshend. Team Olden adds the following: Tommy is a boy 'Pinball Wizard' (1969) who tries to lead people away from their materialism, hang-ups, and false gods, telling them "I'm free" of these problems. The double album went to #2 (UK) and #4 (US). In 1975, 'Tommy' was filmed as a movie that starred Elton John, Tina Turner, and some of the Who.] Every awareness seems to bring us together Storm in the weather Being enlightened is like choosing a road in which you wish to go Planting a seedling and watching it grow #25) The Young Rascals: "It's Wonderful" (1967/68) [20] {-} [Their last release before changing their billing to just "The Rascals." Written by Felix Cavaliere & Eddie Brigati, Jr. of the group, adds Jamie.] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TIE-BREAKERS: Well, I really really miss my baby I miss you so I spend all night, I cry for you Want you to know you're for me #T1) The G-Clefs: "'Cause You're Mine" (1956) [-] {-} They say our love is Just a teenage affection But we know our hearts' direction #T2) The Students: "I'm So Young" (1958) [-] {26} [R&B chart action occurred during the song's re-release in '61. Flip side was "Every Day of the Week," a tie-breaker in GOLQ#29. Jamie cites a subsequent uncharted version by Ronnie Spector. The Schuberts add that Ronnie's version was titled "So Young." The liner notes to Rhino Records' Doo Wop compilation add the sad coda that The Students' lead singer (whom they don't name) wound up spending his adult life in a mental institution.] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The following table ranks the songs 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 17.9 #07) The 4 Seasons: "Rag Doll" (1964) [1] {-} 17.9 #08) The Four Tops: "Standing in the Shadows of Love" (1966/67) [6] {2} 16.8 #05) Donovan: "Universal Soldier" (1965) [53] {-} 15.8 #09) Herman's Hermits: "No Milk Today" (1967) [35] {-} 15.3 #04) Fats Domino: "Blue Monday" (1957) [5] {1} 14.7 #02) The Dave Clark Five: "Bits and Pieces" (1964) [4] {-} 14.7 #24) The Who: "I'm Free" (1969) [37] {-} 14.6 #03) Dion: "Lonely Teenager" (1960/61) [12] {-} 13.7 #13) The Lovin' Spoonful: "You Didn't Have to Be So Nice" (1965/66) [10] {-} 12.6 #11) The Impressions: "People Get Ready" (1965) [14] {3} 12.6 #22) The Supremes: "Nothing But Heartaches" (1965) [11] {6} 11.6 #19) The Righteous Brothers: "Little Latin Lupe Lu" (1963) [49] {-} 9.4 #15) Martha & The Vandellas: "I'm Ready for Love" (1966/67) [9] {2} 8.9 #23) The Turtles: "Let Me Be" (1965) [29] {-} 8.4 #10) The Hollies: "On a Carousel" (1967) [11] {-} 7.4 #16) Roy Orbison: "Leah" (1962) [25] {-} 7.3 #25) The Young Rascals: "It's Wonderful" (1967/68) [20] {-} 6.3 #12) Tommy James & The Shondells: "Sweet Cherry Wine" (1969) [7] {-} 6.3 #17) Elvis Presley: "A Big Hunk o' Love" (1959) [1] {10} 6.3 #21) Spanky & Our Gang: "Give a Damn" (1968) [43] {-} 6.2 #T2) The Students: "I'm So Young" (1958) [-] {26} 5.8 #06) The Everly Brothers: "Temptation" (1961) [27] {-} 5.3 #01) The Byrds: "Eight Miles High" (1966) [14] {-} 5.3 #18) Otis Redding: "Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa (Sad Song)" (1966) [29] {12} 3.7 #14) The Mamas & The Papas: "Dancing Bear" (1967/68) [51] {-} 3.2 #20) Shep & The Limelites: "Our Anniversary" (1962) [59] {7} 2.1 #T1) The G-Clefs: "'Cause You're Mine" (1956) [-] {-} A few observations: * Every song was identified by at least two entrants. * These songs were MORE recognized than I expected: 16.8 #05) Donovan: "Universal Soldier" (1965) [53] {-} 15.8 #09) Herman's Hermits: "No Milk Today" (1967) [35] {-} * These songs were LESS recognized than I expected: 6.3 #17) Elvis Presley: "A Big Hunk o' Love" (1959) [1] {10} -- Howard Teitelbaum (hat@floyd.att.com)