Newsgroups: alt.rock-n-roll.oldies,rec.games.trivia From: rick.schubert@SanDiegoCA.NCR.COM (Rick Schubert) Subject: RESULTS and ANSWER KEY for Golden Oldies Lyrics Quiz #97 (GOLQ97) Message-ID: Organization: NCR - San Diego Date: Fri, 13 Sep 1996 15:34:45 GMT RESULTS and ANSWER KEY for Golden Oldies Lyrics Quiz #97 (GOLQ97) In a close race consisting of three teams who each identified 26 out of the 27 songs, the team of Barry Silk & Scooter Magruder finished first as the only team to identify all 25 "regular" (charted) songs (but missing one of the tie-breakers). Tied for second were the teams of Jamie Lubin & Norm Katuna and The Gypsy's Caravan, each of which identified both tie-breakers but missed one of the regular songs. Outstanding scores were also turned in by Really Rockin' in Boston, first-timers Michael Gessner & Dino DiNardo, and the Oldtunes team. Excellent scores were achieved by Howard Teitelbaum & Bonnie Teitelbaum, Ron & Sally Crandall, Wendy Vickers, Jyrki Ilva & Pekka Halonen, and the team of Antonio Torralba, Dominic Begg & Tunde, followed closely behind by five other teams who cracked the 300 point barrier. All songs were identified by at least seven teams, with the exception of one song that was identified by three teams. Thanks for all who entered. GOLQ98 has already been posted by T.P. Uschanov . -- Rick Schubert (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. A "." indicates no guess. Pos. # on Score ID Name E-mail address team age(s) 01 500.+ BS Barry Silk, Scooter Magruder 2 40s 02 480++ JN Jamie Lubin & Norm Katuna 2 51,50 T02 480++ GY THE GYPSY'S CARAVAN 4 21+ 04 440+- RR Really Rockin' in Boston 5 40s&50 05 439.. MD Michael Gessner & Dino DiNardo 2 ? 06 418++ OT Mike Weaver, Ben Bagdonas, George McClellan 3 49,50+ 07 380.. HB Howard Teitelbaum & Bonnie Teitelbaum 2 38,46 08 358+. RS Ron & Sally Crandall 2 45,45 09 358x. WV Wendy Vickers 1 41 10 340++ JI Jyrki Ilva, Pekka Halonen 2 28,28 11 339++ AT Antonio Torralba, Dominic Begg and Tunde 3 25-47 12 330.+ CS Curt Miller, Steve Potter 2 47,48 13 320+- LE L'Equipe (Peter Cussons, Bob & Dee Harrold, Margaret Thomas and Denis Menard) 5 40+ 14 320+. WB Sanford Stein, Paul Hallaman (AKA the "Wicked Boys") 2 45,46 15 320.. LP Len Ellis and Paul Ellis 2 48,46 16 310+. EJ The EJ'S & Co.: Ellis, Jeff, Jake, Steve, Molly, Kim, Bill, Mitch, Vinnie, Kelly, Denise, Jean 12 30+ 17 280.. MF The Fornabaios 3 21,49,50 18 279.. DT Delphi Trivia Club (HowardAT; Geomal; TreeDr (Mark); Desi; Rich; Arlene) 6 30s-50s 19 260.. PO Pete Olden 1 40+ 20 259++ GT The Genasys Team ? various 21 237+. DM Dan Murphy 1 42 22 220.. BP Brian & Pam 2 50ish 23 209.- LB Lori Bailey & Ed Toutant 2 40,40+ 24 208x. TA Team Asia (Mitch & Barry) 2 44,44 25 201.. JR Jessica Raine 1 22 26 200.. GC Gregory Chambers 1 43 27 180+. TP T. P. Uschanov 1 ? 28 170x. TO Tom O'Connor 2 30s 29 168.. TC Team Corning 4 various 30 160.. DO Dutch Officials Team 5 ? T30 160.. BG Bruce Long & Georgeann Lorentz 2 ? 32 152.. EM Evelyn Martinez 1 46 33 140.. WM Will McCorry 1 38 T33 140.. JP John Politis 1 51 35 70.. EH Hymie! (Eric B. Hymowitz) 1 26 36 40.. MM Marc Meltzer 1 24 37 0+. DE David A. Ewing 1 40 ______________________________________________________________________________ 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. Scores for tie-breakers are denoted as above. Song# TT 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 12 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 .+ JN 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 0 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 ++ GY 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 0 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 ++ RR 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 0 20 20 0 20 20 20 20 20 0 20 20 +- MD 20 20 20 20 20 0 20 20 19 20 20 20 20 20 20 0 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 0 .. OT 20 0 19 19 0 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 0 20 0 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 ++ HB 20 20 20 20 - 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 - - - - 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 - .. WV 20 20 - 19 20 - - 20 19 20 20 20 20 - 20 20 - 20 20 20 20 20 - 20 - x. RS 20 0 19 19 20 20 20 20 0 0 20 20 20 0 20 - 0 20 20 20 20 20 0 20 20 +. JI 20 20 20 20 - 20 - 20 20 20 - - 20 20 - - - 20 - 20 20 20 20 20 20 ++ AT 20 20 20 19 - 20 - 20 20 20 20 - - 0 - 20 - 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 - ++ CS 20 - - - 20 20 20 20 - 20 20 20 20 - - 10 - 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 - .+ WB - 20 - 0 20 20 - 20 20 - 20 20 20 - 20 - - 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 - +. LP 20 - - - - - 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 - - - 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 - .. LE 20 - - - - 20 - 20 20 20 20 20 20 - 20 20 - 20 20 20 - 20 20 20 - +- EJ - 20 20 - 20 - - 20 10 20 20 20 - - 20 20 - 20 20 20 0 20 20 20 - +. MF 20 - - 20 - - - 20 20 - 20 20 20 - - - - 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 - .. DT 20 - 10 20 0 20 0 20 20 - 10 20 - - - 20 - 20 19 20 - 20 20 20 - .. PO 20 0 10 20 20 - - 20 - - 20 20 0 - - 10 - 20 20 20 20 20 - 20 - .. GT - 20 - 19 - 20 20 20 20 - - - 20 - - - - 20 20 20 - 20 20 20 - ++ DM 20 - 19 19 - 20 - 20 19 - - - - - - - - 20 20 20 - 20 20 20 - +. BP - - - 0 0 20 - 20 20 - - 20 - - - - - 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 - .. LB 20 10 - - - - - 20 19 - 20 - - - - - - 20 20 20 - 20 20 20 - .- TA 0 0 0 0 0 20 10 18 0 0 20 0 0 0 0 20 0 20 0 20 20 20 20 20 0 x. JR 20 - - - - 20 - 20 19 - - - 20 - - - - 20 - 20 20 10 14 18 - .. GC 0 - - - - - 20 20 20 - 20 20 - - - - - 20 20 20 - 20 - 20 - .. TP 20 20 - - - 20 - 20 20 - - - - - - - - 20 - 20 - - - 20 20 +. TO - 20 10 - - - - 20 - - - - - - - - - 20 20 20 - 20 20 20 - x. TC - - - - 20 - - 20 - - 20 0 - - - - - 20 20 10 - 20 18 20 - .. DO 20 - - - - 20 - 20 20 - - - - - - 20 - 20 - - - 20 - 20 - .. BG - - - - - - - 20 - - 20 - - - - - - 20 20 20 - 20 20 20 - .. EM 20 - - 16 - - - 18 - - - 18 - - - - - 20 20 20 - 0 0 20 - .. WM - - - - - - - 20 - - - - 20 - 20 - - 20 20 - - 20 - 20 - .. JP 20 - 0 - - - 0 - - - - - 20 - - - - 20 20 20 - 20 20 - - .. EH - - - - - - - - 20 - - - - - - - - 20 - 20 - - - 10 - .. MM - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 20 - 20 - - - - - .. DE - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 - - - +. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TT 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 12 _____________________________________________________________________________ GOLDEN OLDIES LYRICS QUIZ #97 ANSWERS: Answers are in the form: #number) Artist: "Title" (year[s]) [peak pos. on Billboard Chart] {peak R&B} _______________________________________________________________________________ Golden Oldies Lyrics Quiz #97 (Songs #01 - #25 were from 1955 through 1969) _______________________________________________________________________________ My heart's at your command, Dear My heart's at your command, Dear To keep love and to hold Making you happy is my desire, Dear Keeping you is my goal #01) Ace, Johnny: "Pledging My Love" (1955) [17] {1} [Ron Crandall said that this was with Johnny Board's Orchestra.] [Jessica Raine added that he killed himself playing Russian roulette. This happened December 24, 1954, shortly before "Pledging My Love" was released.] [Howard contributed: In his song "The Late Great Johnny Ace" (from the 1983 album "Hearts and Bones"), Paul Simon loosely connects the deaths of Johnny Ace, John Kennedy, and John Lennon. The relevant portion of the first verse: When a man came on the radio, and this is what he said He said, "I hate to break it to his fans, but Johnny Ace is dead" Well, I really wasn't such a Johnny Ace fan, but I felt bad all the same So I sent away for his photograph, and I waited till it came It came all the way from Texas, with a sad and simple face And they signed it on the bottom, "From the Late Great Johnny Ace"] [The Delphi Trivia Club stated that it was also recorded by Teresa Brewer in the same year (1955) hitting the same spot on the charts, #17!] [Antonio Torralba wrote: A posthumous number 1. Legend has it that Ace died while playing Russian roulette to impress his girlfriend (although, according to other sources, it was just a gun accident, as Ace thought the gun was not loaded at all). Other versions by Teresa Brewer, Roy Hamilton, Johnny Tillotson, Laura & Johnny, Kitty Wells and Emmylou Harris. On film, it is featured in Martin Scorsese's "Mean Streets" and Elvis Presley sings it in "Elvis On Tour"] [His real name was John Marshall Alexander, Jr. He was backed by the Johnny Otis Orchestra on this song.] Well, you might have had a laast minute fling But I am sure it didn't mean a thing 'Cause yesterday you gave a-me your ring And now I'm glad that I kept on sayin' #02) Brown, Maxine: "Oh No Not My Baby" (1964/65) [24] {NC} [The EJs stated that this was written by Carole King and Gerry Goffin and that Rod Stewart and Merry Clayton charted with the song in 1973.] [Jyrki also mentioned Goffin/King and added that Manfred Mann's cover version was a hit in the UK and that it was also recorded by Fontella Bass.] [Tom O'Connor mentioned a fairly recent remake by (the Queen of Remakes), Linda Ronstadt] [Antonio also mentioned Goffin/King and added that Maxine also duetted several times with Chuck Jackson. [The Shirelles also recorded an uncharted version of this song.] I think of you every morning Dream of you every night My Darling, I'm never lonely Whenever you're in sight #03) Cleftones: "For Sentimental Reasons" (1961) [60] {-} [Jamie said that this was a #1 hit for Nat "King" Cole in 1946-47] [The Delphi Trivia Club and mentioned that version as well as Sam Cooke's 1957 version.] [The EJs mentioned those versions and added mention of 1946 version by Charlie Spivak & His Orchestra and 1947 versions by Eddy Howard & His Orchestra, Dinah Shore, Ella Fitzgerald, and Art Kassel & His "Kassels-In-The-Air."] [Howard stated that both the original 1946 version by the King Cole Trio and Sam Cooke's 1957 version give the title as "(I Love You) For Sentimental Reasons."] [In fact, all of the above versions except for the Cleftones' are titled "(I Love You) For Sentimental Reasons." I gave full credit (10 points) for the title to anyone who gave that title as long as they got the artist wrong (The Cleftones are the only ones who fit alphabetically and who charted between 1955 and 1969), but I deducted 1 point from those who used that title but got the artist right.] [Antonio wrote that, according to BMI, this is a million performance song (I presume by all artists) and that it is featured in Linda Rondstadt's latest CD (see Tom's comment above for #02).] Took my baby to the hop last night And what, to my surprise When we got there She hit me with the news Right between the eyes #04) Cooke, Sam: "Everybody Likes To Cha Cha Cha" (1959) [31] {2} [Jyrki stated that there's an excellent new biography of Cooke, "You Send Me: The Life and Times of Sam Cooke" by Daniel Wolff.] [Six teams gave the word "Loves" rather than "Likes" in the title and lost 1 point as a result. Ron Crandall indicated that the Sam Cooke "The Man And His Music" CD lists the title this way, but I have no evidence that any pressings of the original 45 listed it this way.] What happened (happened) happened (happened) happened (happened) Happened last night (doo-wee-ooo) I saw you with another guy Holding you tight (shoop doo-bee doo-bee, shoop doo-bee doo-bee) And you li-i-i-i-i-i-i-i-ied You lied to me (doo-wee-ooo) #05) Deal, Bill, & The Rhondels: "I've Been Hurt" (1969) [35] {-} [Jamie stated that the Tams had the original (uncharted) version of this song] One day I looked at my suit My suit was new I looked at my shoes And they were, too And that's why, why, why, why #06) Everly Brothers: "This Little Girl Of Mine" (1958) [26] {-} [Jamie said that this was written by and a #9 R&B hit for Ray Charles in 1955] [Antonio also stated that it was written and first recorded by Ray Charles, who released it as a single with a classic: "A Fool For You" and that Bruce Springsteen wrote a song called "This Little Girl" for Gary U.S. Bond's "Dedication" LP, in which the chorus says "this little girl of mine".] I love you (I love you) My Darling (I love you) Mo-o-ore than life itseeelf I wouldn't try to hurt youuu For I'd only be hurting myself #07) Flamingos: "Lovers Never Say Goodbye" (1959) [52] {25} [The song was originally titled "Please Wait For Me," which are the opening lyrics.] (Why don't you come out, come out) To my twist party (Come out) Where the bright moon shines (Come out) We'll dance the night away I'm gonna make-a you mi-yi-yi-ine #08) 4 Seasons: "Sherry" (1962) [1] {1} [The EJs said that it was written by 4 Seasons keyboardist Bob Gaudio in 15 minutes; that it was produced by Bob Crewe; that it was the group's first #1 song, a million-seller, and #1 on the R&B chart; and that it was also recorded by Robert John in 1980.] [Antonio mentioned most of the above, also mentioned an answer record: "Jerry (I'm Your Sherry)" by Tracey Dey in the same Vee-Jay label as the 4 Seasons! and that it was a hit in the UK for Adrian Baker in 1975.] She said, "I'm sorry, Pretty Daddy You know my love is just for you" She said "I'm sorry, Pretty Daddy You know my love is just for you Won't you say that you'll forgive me And say your love for me is true?" #09) Haley, Bill, And His Comets: "See You Later, Alligator" (1956) [#6] {7} [Jamie wrote that this was in the film Rock Around The Clock] [Howard added that it was written & first recorded by Bobby Charles in 1955 and that Whitburn's "Top R&B Singles" book gives the same title as above for Charles' version, but the "Top Pop" book claims that the original's title was "Later Alligator."] [Antonio wrote: Written by Robert Guidry, aka Bobby Charles, who first released it as "'Later, Alligator". Guidry also wrote Fats Domino's "Walking To New Orleans" and Clarence 'Frogman' Henry's "But I Do". "...Alligator" was first offered to Fats Domino, but he passed on it.] We're happy in the public's eye (Happy in the public's eye) They think you're such a wonderful guy (Think you're such a wonderful ) But they don't know how much you've lied And they don't know how much I've cried You're a real Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde #10) Holloway, Brenda: "When I'm Gone" (1965) [25] {12} [Jamie, Jyrki, and the EJs each said that this was written by Smokey Robinson.] [Jyrki added that Mary Wells recorded the original (uncharted) version of this song.] [Antonio wrote: Written and produced by Smokey Robinson, who used the same "Dr.Jekyll and Mr.Hyde" theme in Mary Wells' "Two Lovers" (written and produced by him as well). Brenda was the only non-Detroit artist in Motown's heyday (she lived in California). Funnily enough, when Motown moved to her state, her career stopped. Brenda's "Every little bit hurts" (her biggest hit) is one of the favourite songs of Mick Jones (guitar player for The Clash), who recorded it during the "Sandinista" sessions.] But I see you coming into view And your face is telling me that you Oh, yeah, oh, want to be by my side Oh, yeah, oh, now it's finally time #11) James, Tommy, And The Shondells: "Mirage" (1967) [#10] {-} [The EJs said that it was produced by Bo Gentry and Ritchie Cordell.] [Tommy's real name is Thomas Jackson.] When the autumn winds Begin to blow And the summertime is long ago You'll be in my arms again I know #12) Lewis, Gary, and the Playboys: "Save Your Heart For Me" (1965) [2] {-} [The EJs stated that it was produced by Snuff Garrett and was #1 on the Adult Contemporary chart for 3 weeks.] I stood a-cryin' all night long I stood a-cryin' all night long Cryin', wishin' you'd come back to mee-e-eee Think of all the dreams we knew Now that you're gone they won't come true My heart is empty without you #13) Luke, Robin: "Susie Darlin'" (1958) [5] {6} [Jessica stated that he recorded this in Hawai and wrote this song about his little sister] Love him Will she really love him? Deeply Half as much as I? Always Will she love him always? I will Till the day I die #14) March, Little Peggy: "Hello Heartache, Goodbye Love" (1963) [26] {-} [She was born Margaret Battavio and was the youngest female singer to hit #1 on the Billboard Pop Charts. She was backed by the Sammy Lowe Orchestra on this song.] It's not hard To understand why you Get discouraged All the time I keep tryin' Not to worry but I Can't help feeling Lost in you-u-u But I lo-o-o-o-o-ove you Wa-a-aant you And I need you #15) Motherlode: "When I Die" (1969) [18] {-} [The EJs said they were a one-hit wonder, that this was the only charted song for this Canadian pop quartet.] Why can't I pretend That you love me again All I have Has been taken from me Now I'm cryin' And tears don't be-come me #16) Pitney, Gene: "Just One Smile" (1966/67) [64] {-} [Wendy Vickers said that she prefers the version by Blood Sweat and Tears, with Al Kooper singing lead.] [Antonio wrote: Written by Randy Newman, and one of the two biggest hits of Gene in 1966. B-Side: "Inamorato" (Gene was voted once "Best Italian Singer" for things like this). Definitive version recorded by Dusty Springfield in her "Dusty in Memphis" album. Co-producer Jerry Wexler recalls that, before recording the album, he submitted 100 songs to Dusty, of which she approved "exactly zero". "Just One Smile" really met extremely high selection criteria!] When you were three You were the apple of your mom and your father's eyes Now you're sixteen And you're my high school queen I'm so lucky 'cause you're mine, all mine #17) Randy & The Rainbows: "Why Do Kids Grow Up" (1963) [#97] {-} [They were originally called Jr. And The Counts.] Baby, Baby, I'd get down on my knees for you If you would only love me Like you used to do-o-o, yeah We had a love, a love, a love you don't find every day So don't, don't, don't, don't let it slip away #18) Righteous Brothers: "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'" (1964/65) [1] {3} [Jamie contributed: written by Barry Mann, Cynthia Weil & producer Phil Spector, inspired by "Baby I Need Your Lovin'." The song ran 3 minutes & 50 seconds which was too long for contemporary AM standards, so instead of cutting down the length, Spector lied & put 3:05 on the record label.] [The EJs stated all of the above and added that "Baby I Need Your Loving" was the favorite song of Mann and Weil at the time, that they considered the now-famous title to be a dummy title but that Spector liked it enough to keep it, and that the song was also recorded by Dionne Warwick in 1969, Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway in 1971, Long John Baldry & Kathi MacDonald in 1979, and Daryl Hall & John Oates in 1980.] [Tom O'Connor recommended videotapes of a bunch of their "Shindig" appearances.] [Antonio wrote: Written by Barry Mann, Cynthia Weill and Phil Spector (producer). After "Unchained Melody" re-charted because of the "Ghost" film, "Lovin' Feelin'" became the follow-up single, charting for the third time for the R.Brothers in the UK. Other artists who sang it were: Dionne Warwick, Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway, Daryl Hall & John Oates, Cilla Black, Nancy Sinatra & Lee Hazlewood (!!) and Telly "Kojak" Savalas (!!!). [The Righteous Brothers first recorded as the Paramours.] Let's go fly way up to the clouds Away from the maddenin' crowd We can sing in the glow of a star that I know of Where lovers enjoy peace of mind #19) Rydell, Bobby: "Volare" (1960) [#4] {9} [Howard stated that it was originally a #1 hit in Italian for Domenico Modugno as "Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu (Volare')" in 1958] [The Delphi Trivia Club and The EJs mentioned that version and added that it was also recorded by Dean Martin in 1958, The McGuire Sisters in 1958, and Al Martino in 1975.] [Antonio wrote: Written and recorded by Domenico Modugno. A monster hit in Europe. Modugno died two or three years ago (8/6/94). Also sung by Dean Martin, who died months ago... Is this the "Volare" curse? Where is Bobby Rydell now? When you were only six I was your big brother Then when you were ten We didn't like each other #20) Sedaka, Neil: "Happy Birthday, Sweet Sixteen" (1961/1962) [6] {-} [Jamie and Antonio each stated that it was written by Howard Greenfield and Neil, who frequently collaborated.] [The EJs said that it was produced by Al Nevins and Don Kirschner.] You say you're gonna make me Turn the lights down low You say you're gonna make me Feel all aglow Well, I don't know I said I don't know right now I might love you so #21) Shirelles: "Tonights The Night" (1960) [39] {14} [11 out of the 18 teams that identified this song gave the grammatically correct punctuation for the title ("Tonight's The Night") rather than the one as specified on the original 45 (as verified by Norm), but no one lost any points, since nonmatching punctuation is never penalized.] People walkin' up to ya Singin' "Glory Hallelujah," heh, heh And they try to sock it to ya In the name of the Lord #22) South, Joe: "Games People Play" (1969) [12] {-} [Jamie wrote that this was the 1969 Grammy Song Of The Year, that it was written by Joe, who recently overcame a 20-year prescription drug addiction, and that he played guitar on "Just Like A Woman" and "Chain Of Fools."] [The EJs added that it was from the album "Introspect" and that it was also recorded by The Spinners in 1975 under the title "'They Just Can't Stop It' the (Games People Play)."] [Antonio also mentioned that it was written and produced by Joe, that it was a Grammy winner, and that before charting with this and other songs, he played guitar for everybody in Nashville during the 60's, up to and including Bob Dylan on "Blonde on Blonde".] [His real name is Joe Souter.] "Just before the angels come to carry me I want it down in writin' how to bury me" #23) Stevens, Dodie: "Pink Shoe Laces" (1959) [3] {5} [The EJs stated that it was the first and biggest hit for Stevens, her only million-seller, and that she was accompanied by Bobby Hammack's orchestra.] [She was born Geraldine Ann Pasquale.] My hopes my dreams come true My life I'd give for you My heart a wedding ring My all my everything My heart I can't control You rule my very soul #24) Twitty, Conway: "It's Only Make Believe" (1958-9) [1] {12} [Jessica said that he was a "super Elvis knockoff" and wondered if he was backed by the Jordanaires.] [Jamie stated that the song was co-written by Conway.] [The EJs added that it was written By Conway Twitty and Jack Nance; produced by Jim Vinneau; that it was Twitty's biggest hit, his only #1 song, and a million-seller; and that it also charted (#10) for Glen Campbell in 1970.] [Wendy also mentioned Glen Campbell's version.] [Tom O'Connor mentioned that his real name was Harold Jenkins and that he took his stage name from two southern cities (Conway, Arkansas, and Twitty, Texas), then eventually went country and became country singer without a peer.] [Antonio also mentioned that it was written by Twitty/Nance, that his real name was Harold Jenkins, and that the song was also recorded by Connie Francis, Glen Campbell, Billy Fury and Child.] [He received a contract offer to play baseball for the Philadelphia Phillies before being drafted into the Army.] "Girl, will you be my wife? If I buy you that ring You're mine the rest of your life" #25) Willis, Chuck: "Betty And Dupree" (1958) [33] {15} [Marc wrote that Chuck Willis' version is based on "a classic tale that may be based on real people. The other versions tell a tale a la Frankie & Johnnie or Staggerlee. The story starts with Dupree telling Betty that he loves her and is going to buy her a diamond ring. One thing leads to another and Dupree ends up in jail accused of murdering the jeweler. (I don't know whether he was robbing the store or was falsely accused.) He gets executed for the crime."] [Chuck was backed by the Jesse Stone Orchestra, and Gene "Daddy G" Barge played sax on this song. Billy Lee Riley (see #T1) also recorded this song, in 1959.] _____________________________________________________________________________ Tie-breakers: Well, little green men they were real hep cats Rockin' and a-rollin' to the crazy flats Brought out a sax, and they started to blow Brought out the drums, and they started to roll #T1) Riley, Billy, And His Little Green Men: "Flyin' Saucers Rock & Roll" (1957) [-] {-} [Ron contributed: Written by Ray Scott & released as Sun single #260 on 1/23/57. The Little Green Men were Jerry Lee Lewis on piano, Roland Janes, guitar, Marvin Pepper, bass, and J. M. Van Eaton, drums. All seven of Riley's Sun singles sold relatively poorly, and he became increasingly bitter toward Sam Phillips, whom he felt was promoting Jerry Lee Lewis's early singles at the expense of Riley's. Phillips answered that by saying he was always trying to find Riley the "right" song, and that seven singles were many more than he released for most of Sun's other unsuccessful artists. He added this excerpt for a August 27, 1996, post to alt.music.rockabilly: He's playing his only UK date at the Kings Hotel,Newport,South Wales,on Saturday November 16th,support bands are The Rimshots and The Big Combo plus DJ Mouse (of Space Cadets). Tickets on sale now....01633 842020 [Norm added that on his early Sun recordings, Billy Lee Riley only went as Billy Riley.] [Jonathan Gowland wrote: One of the gems from Sam Phillips' Sun Studios. This song is topical because it concludes with the line "Brought rock'n'roll all the way from Mars". Phillips & his colleagues didn't need to study bits of meteorite to know there was life on Mars.] [Antonio wrote: His other hit was "Red Hot". His backing band (called "The Little Green Men") included musicians who played with Jerry Lee Lewis (Billy played in some "Killer" hits as well). Riley has just released a CD on Hightone Records this year. Interesting information: In the Summer of 1962, on a Sunday, Billy was going to record a jingle with Booker T. & The MG's (who did not have a name yet), ... but he did not show up. Owner Jim Stewart encouraged the band to play, they started groovin', ... and recorded "Green Onions", their biggest hit and one of the greatest instrumental songs of all time. [6 out of the 14 teams that identified this song specified "Saucer" in the title rather than "Saucers," which appears on the original 45 (as verified by Norm). Jonathan said that he recalls reading somewhere that the "s" in "Saucers" was put on the label by mistake. No points were deducted since scoring on tie-breakers is somewhat lax.] I deny the charges of robbin' the liquor store Deny the charges of carryin' a .44 Deny the charges of vagrancy, too But when the judge came down, poured whiskey on my head, turned around to the jury and said, "Convict this man, he a drunk," what could I do? #T2) Robins: "Framed" (1955) [-] {-} [Jamie noted that it was written by Jerry Leiber & Mike Stoller (who also played piano on it). Norm said that Ritchie Valens also recorded this song but that his version does not have these lyrics and added that maybe they had to clean it up for Valen's fans.] [Antonio wrote: Written and produced by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. Follow up to "Riot in Cell Block #9". Bobby Nunn, who did not narrate convincingly enough in "Riot" and was substituted for on these duties by Richard "Louie, Louie" Berry, got his turn on this song. Musicians include Barney Kessel (guitar), Gil Bernal (sax) and Mike Stoller (piano). Sung also by Los Lobos in "La Bamba" soundtrack.] [Half credit was given for specifying Ritchie Valens as the artist, and half credit was also given for specifying the Coasters as the artist (who don't fit alphabetically). The Robins' version of this song is included on some of the Greatest Hits LPs and CDs by the Coasters (who somewhat evolved from the Robins), but as far as I can tell, the Coasters never recorded this song. No credit was given for specifying Cheech & Chong as the artist, who had a #41 hit with this song in 1976, since they do not fit alphabetically and are outside the timeframe for this quiz (I do not know if their version has these lyrics).] ______________________________________________________________________________ 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 2 decimal places). For comparison purposes, tie-breakers are scored here on the usual 20-point scale. Rank Avg. Song 01 19.46 #18) Righteous Brothers: "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'" 02 18.11 #20) Sedaka, Neil: "Happy Birthday, Sweet Sixteen" 03 18.05 #24) Twitty, Conway: "It's Only Make Believe" 04 17.73 #08) 4 Seasons: "Sherry" 05 17.03 #22) South, Joe: "Games People Play" 06 15.65 #19) Rydell, Bobby: "Volare" 07 13.30 #23) Stevens, Dodie: "Pink Shoe Laces" 08 13.11 #09) Haley, Bill, And His Comets: "See You Later, Alligator" 09 12.97 #01) Ace, Johnny: "Pledging My Love" 10 12.16 #11) James, Tommy, And The Shondells: "Mirage" 11 10.81 #06) Everly Brothers: "This Little Girl Of Mine" 12 10.76 #12) Lewis, Gary, and the Playboys: "Save Your Heart For Me" T13 10.27 #21) Shirelles: "Tonights The Night" T13 10.27 #13) Luke, Robin: "Susie Darlin'" 15 8.92 #04) Cooke, Sam: "Everybody Likes To Cha Cha Cha" 16 7.84 #02) Brown, Maxine: "Oh No Not My Baby" T17 7.57 #T1) Riley, Billy/Little Green Men: "Flyin' Saucers Rock & Roll" T17 7.57 #10) Holloway, Brenda: "When I'm Gone" 19 7.22 #03) Cleftones: "For Sentimental Reasons" 20 6.76 #07) Flamingos: "Lovers Never Say Goodbye" T21 6.49 #16) Pitney, Gene: "Just One Smile" T21 6.49 #05) Deal, Bill, & The Rhondels: "I've Been Hurt" 23 5.95 #15) Motherlode: "When I Die" 24 5.41 #T2) Robins: "Framed" 25 4.32 #25) Willis, Chuck: "Betty And Dupree" 26 3.78 #14) March, Little Peggy: "Hello Heartache, Goodbye Love" 27 1.62 #17) Randy & The Rainbows: "Why Do Kids Grow Up" Reactions: I was very surprised that almost everyone identified "It's Only Make Believe"; I also had expected "This Little Girl Of Mine," "Tonights The Night," and "When I'm Gone" to have been identified by fewer teams. I had expected "Save Your Heart For Me," "Everybody Likes To Cha Cha Cha," "For Sentimental Reasons" (because of its numerous popular versions), and "Framed" to have been identified by more teams. ______________________________________________________________________________ The rest of the info is courtesy of Jamie Lubin: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From WCBS-FM NY/NJ/CT listener-voted surveys of the top 500 songs of all time: Song 1995 1993 1991 1983 1979 1972 *comp --------------------------------- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Pledging My Love #39 #63 #42 #131 #485 #98 #109 Lovers Never Say Goodbye #328 #293 #203 #313 #42 #168 Sherry #45 #29 #17 #42 #18 **#13 Susie Darlin' #272 #247 #262 #410 #282 You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin' #38 #64 #51 #54 #104 #116 **#58 Happy Birthday, Sweet Sixteen #467 #497 #214 #132 #370 Tonights The Night #153 Pink Shoe Laces #298 It's Only Make Believe #260 #326 #191 #109 #172 * 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 1994 survey of the top 101 doo-wop songs of all time: #56 Lovers Never Say Goodbye ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From WOL-AM Wash., DC listener-voted 1993 survey of the top 100 doo-wop songs of all time (as compiled by Joe Haertel): #32 Lovers Never Say Goodbye ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- Rick Schubert (rick.schubert@SanDiegoCA.NCR.COM)