Newsgroups: rec.games.trivia,rec.music.rock-pop-r+b.1950s,rec.music.rock-pop-r+b.1960s From: GOLQ, Inc. Subject: RESULTS and ANSWER KEY for Golden Oldies Lyrics Quiz #145 (GOLQ145) Message-ID: Date: Wed, 1 Sep 1999 15:01:37 GMT Reply-To: Howard Teitelbaum Organization: GOLQ, Inc. RESULTS and ANSWER KEY for Golden Oldies Lyrics Quiz #145 (GOLQ145) Congratulations to The Gypsy's Caravan, who finished a mere point ahead of the Barry/Jenny/Scooter/Joe team. Both teams identified all 25 regular songs. In an equally tight bronze-medal battle, Really Rockin' in Boston edged out the Delphi Trivia Club, each team missing but one regular song. Also turning in outstanding performances of over 400 points were Jamie/Mike (5th), Antonio/Dominic/Ben/Tunde (6th), and the Oldtunes team (7th). As always, thanks to everyone who entered! GOLQ #146, by Rich Ardini, has already been posted. All comments in brackets are mine, unless preceded by a two-letter entrant ID. (For anti-spamming purposes, all occurrences of "@" in e-mail addresses have been replaced with "&".) _____________________________________________________________________________ After each score below are two characters representing the two tie-breakers: + indicates a tie-breaker answered correctly. - indicates partial credit. x indicates a totally incorrect guess. . indicates no guess. Place ID # on Score Name team Age(s) ---+-----+--+------------------------------------------------------+--+------- 01 499.. GY The Gypsy's Caravan 4 21+ 02 498.. BJ Barry Silk, Jenny McCaw, Scooter Magruder, Joe Haertel 4 40s 03 480x. RR Really Rockin' in Boston 5 40s,50s 04 479xx DE Delphi Trivia Club (Carb, HQR, Rona, Beth, Elaine, Steve, Tony) 8 30-50 05 460.. JM Jamie Lubin & Mike Weston 2 53-54 06 439xx AD Antonio Torralba, Dominic Begg, Ben Rowdon and Tunde 4 26-51 07 417+. OT Oldtunes (Mike Weaver, Ben Bagdonas, George McClellan) 3 52+ 08 399.. JW James White 1 51 09 390x. EJ The EJ'S & Co.: Ellis, Jeff, Jim, Steve, Bill, Denise, Mitch, Kim, Jean, Vinnie, Bruce 11 over 30 10 380+x AS Team Asia (Barry Chamish, Mitch Herczeg and Arieh Gamliel) 3 47 11 379x. EQ L'Equipe (Peter & Sheila Cussons, Bob & Dee Harrold, Margaret Thomas and Denis Menard) 6 avg. 50 T12 360.. CO The Coasters (Rick & Kathy Schubert, Marc Dashevsky, Norm Katuna, Bigfoot Mae) 47,54,- T12 360.. RP Randy Price 1 47 14 340.. DO The Dutch Officials ? ?? T15 330.. JP Jyrki Ilva & Pekka Halonen 2 31,31 T15 330.. WM Will McCorry 1 41 17 320.. RA Ron Anderson 1 48 18 319.. OZ OZ Fossils (Pete, Lee, Brian, Pam, Eva, Mike) 6 50+/- 19 309.. CU Curt Miller 1 50 20 299.. NA NAVAIRHEADS (Tom and "The Falk", a.k.a. New Wave Dave Fan Club) 2 52,47 21 282.. RB Rhys Battrick 1 ?? 22 280.. RS Ron & Sally Crandall 2 48,48 23 279.. TC Team Corning 4 various 24 269.. WV Wendy Vickers 1 43 25 266.. WB The "Wicked Boys" (Sanford Stein, Paul Hallaman, Jim Medellin) 3 40s 26 260.. GE The Genasys Team 5 various 27 244.. CM Chris Moran 1 49 28 240.. BT Bonnie Teitelbaum 1 49 29 209.. GC Gregory Chambers 1 46 30 199.. C2 Cole & Cole 2 17,53 31 189.. DG The Old Folks at DG 4 various 32 149.. EM Evelyn Martinez 2 40-50 33 147.. JR Jessica Raine 1 25 34 40.. BS Bryan Shailer 1 36 ---+-----+--+------------------------------------------------------+--+------- Place ID # on Score Name team Age(s) ______________________________________________________________________________ The following table gives the individual scoring breakdown. For songs 01-25, a '.' is used to indicate that no guess was made for a question, whereas a zero indicates that a completely incorrect response was submitted. For tie-breakers (songs T1 & T2), a "+" indicates full credit, a "-" indicates partial credit, an "x" indicates incorrect guess, and a "." indicates no guess. 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 --+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+-- GY 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 19 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 .. BJ 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 19 20 20 20 20 20 20 19 20 20 20 .. RR 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 0 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 x. DE 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 19 20 20 20 20 20 0 20 20 20 20 .. JM 20 20 0 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 19 20 20 20 20 20 . 20 . 20 20 xx OT 20 20 20 20 . 20 20 20 20 0 . 20 20 20 19 20 20 20 20 20 . 18 20 20 20 +. JW 20 20 20 20 0 20 20 20 20 20 0 0 20 20 19 0 20 20 20 20 20 20 0 20 20 .. EJ 20 20 0 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 10 0 20 0 20 20 20 20 20 20 . 20 0 20 20 x. AS 20 20 20 0 20 20 20 20 20 20 0 0 20 20 20 20 20 0 20 20 0 20 0 20 20 +x EQ 20 20 . 20 . 20 20 20 20 20 . 20 20 20 19 20 20 . 20 20 . 20 . 20 20 x. CO 20 20 . 20 . 20 20 20 20 20 0 0 20 20 20 0 20 20 20 20 . 20 . 20 20 .. RP 20 20 . 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 . . 20 20 20 . 20 20 20 20 . 20 . 20 . .. DO 20 20 . 20 20 20 . . 20 20 . 20 . 20 20 20 20 . 20 20 . 20 . 20 20 .. JP 20 20 . . 20 20 20 . 10 20 . 20 20 20 20 20 20 0 20 0 20 20 20 0 . .. WM 20 20 . 20 20 20 . . 20 20 . 20 . 20 20 10 20 . 20 20 . 20 . 20 20 .. RA 20 20 . 20 . 20 20 20 20 20 . . 20 20 20 . 20 . 20 20 . 20 . 20 . .. OZ . 20 . . 20 20 20 . 20 20 . . 20 20 19 20 20 20 20 20 . 20 . . 20 .. CU 20 20 20 . 20 20 . . . 20 . 0 20 20 19 . 20 20 20 20 . 20 10 20 . .. NA 20 20 20 . 20 20 20 . . 20 0 0 20 20 19 0 20 0 0 20 . 20 0 20 20 .. RB 20 20 0 . 20 0 0 0 20 20 3 20 0 20 19 0 20 0 20 20 0 20 0 20 20 .. RS 20 20 0 . 20 20 20 20 20 20 . 0 20 20 . . . 20 . 20 . 20 . 20 . .. TC 20 20 . 20 20 20 0 20 10 10 . 10 . 10 19 . 20 . 20 20 . 20 . 20 . .. WV . 20 . 20 20 20 20 20 . 20 . . . 20 19 10 20 . 20 20 . . . 20 . .. WB 10 20 20 . . 20 20 20 10 20 9 0 17 20 . . 20 . 20 20 . . . 20 . .. GE 0 20 . . . 20 20 . . 20 . 20 20 . 20 20 20 . . 20 . 20 . 20 20 .. CM 20 . . 0 20 20 9 19 20 19 . . . 20 . . 20 . 17 20 . 20 . 20 . .. BT 0 20 20 . . . . 20 . 20 . . . 20 20 . 20 . 20 20 . 20 . 20 20 .. GC 20 20 0 0 . 20 20 . . 20 . 20 . . 19 . 20 . 20 10 . . . 20 . .. C2 20 . 20 . . 0 20 . . 20 . 20 . . 19 . 20 . 20 20 . . . 20 . .. DG 20 20 . 20 . 0 . . . . . . . 20 19 10 . . 20 20 . . . 20 20 .. EM 20 20 . . . 10 . . . . . . . . 19 . 20 . 20 20 . . . 20 . .. JR . . . . . . . 20 . 18 . . . 20 19 . . . 20 20 . . . 20 10 .. BS . 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 . . . .. --+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+-- 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 Song# TT ______________________________________________________________________________ GOLDEN OLDIES LYRICS QUIZ #145 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 -Billboard had no R&B chart from 30 Nov 63 thru 23 Jan 65, so "n/c" (no chart) is used for songs of this period. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mama, mama, forget your pies Have faith they won't get cold And turn your eyes to the bloodshot sky Your flag is flying full At half mast, for the matadors Who turned their backs to please the crowd And all fell before the bull Red was the color of his blood flowing thin Pallid white was the color of his lifeless skin Blue was the color of the morning sky He saw looking up, from the ground where he died It was the last thing ever seen by him #01) The Association: "Requiem for the Masses" (1967) [100] {-} [This anti-war song was penned by group member Terry Kirkman. It was the B-side of their #2 hit "Never My Love." I thought this would be one of the most difficult ones, but it wound up being the 8th-most recognized song.] We'll make the scene about a man that's sad and lonely And beggin' down upon his bended knee I'll play the part, and I won't need rehearsin' #02) The Beatles: "Act Naturally" (1965) [47] {-} [During the "Help!" recording sessions in early '65, The Beatles recorded John & Paul's "If You've Got Trouble" as the token Ringo number, but decided against using it. With the LP release deadline nearing, Ringo (the biggest country & western fan in the group) selected "Act Naturally," a #1 country hit for Buck Owens in 1963. The song was recorded on 17 June, appearing in the UK on the "Help!" LP in August '65 and on the "Yesterday" EP in March '66. In the US, it backed the "Yesterday" single, and appeared on the June '66 "'Yesterday' ... and Today" LP.] EJ:[Music by John Russell; lyrics by Voni Morrison.] Tonight, tonight We're gonna go From the ABC's Through the XYZ's of love, it's true 'Cause me got you #03) Billy & Lillie: "La Dee Dah" (1958) [9] {6} [Backing credited to "Billy Ford and the Thunderbirds." B-side, "The Monster" (about that unslayable beast, Rock 'n' Roll), is credited only to "Billy Ford and The Thunderbirds" with no mention of Lillie Bryant. Previously used in GOLQ #20.] These ain't raindrops in my eyes Why should I lie? #04) The Caravelles: "You Don't Have to Be a Baby to Cry" (1963/64) [3] {-} [A #10 country hit for Ernest Tubb in 1950. The song's first pop chart appearance, at #78, was in 1956 as the B-side of Tennessee Ernie Ford's #1 hit "Sixteen Tons." Previously used in GOLQ #24.] Our love is beautiful to see I know where I would like to be Right back where I came #05) The Doors: "Wishful Sinful" (1969) [44] {-} [Written by the group's guitarist, Robbie Krieger. From the LP "The Soft Parade."] Now, now, every town I go in There's a street, now The name of the street ... #06) Dyke and The Blazers: "Funky Broadway - Part I" (1967) [65] {17} [Written by Arlester "Dyke" Christian, who was shot to death in 1971. Wilson Pickett's cover (previously used in GOLQ #53) from later in '67 was a much bigger hit (pop #8).] AD:[Dyke & The Blazers, while not being the best funky band (it took Pickett and the Muscle Shoals band to get "Funky Broadway" to the top 10), really played tight.] EJ:[Produced by Art Laboe and Art Barrett.] He's kinda quiet, but not too shy And I can tell he's-a my kinda guy He danced every slow dance with me Like I hoped he would #07) Earl-Jean: "I'm into Somethin' Good" (1964) [38] {n/c} [A Gerry Goffin - Carole King composition. Cover by Herman's Hermits later in '64 (previously used in GOLQ#36) was the bigger hit (pop #13). Ethel "Earl-Jean" McCrea, formerly of The Cookies, sang this one in a higher register than her usual husky contralto. Referring to the greater popularity of the Herman's Hermits version, Goffin later noted: "We had a better rhythm track than theirs, but I probably ruined our version when I insisted Earl-Jean sing in a high voice." IMHO, the original is superior both instrumentally *and* vocally. (What does Gerry Goffin know? He's only written 5 zillion hit songs ...)] I know you're feelin' blue 'Cause I feel blue like you I'll be strong as you are And wait just as long as you #08) The 4 Seasons, featuring the 'Sound' of Frankie Valli: "Save it for Me" (1964) [10] {n/c} [Previously used in GOLQ #73. Written by Bob Gaudio (one of the Seasons) and Bob Crewe (their producer).] Bah, humbug, everybody Good morning, Mr. Scrooge Well, the meeting will come to order, if you please Are all the advertising people represented here? Everyone except Amalgamated Cheese #09) Stan Freberg: "Green Chri$tma$" (1958/59) [44] {-} [The great parodist's take on Yuletide commercialism -- 'tisn't the season, but what the heck.] EJ:[A Christmas novelty featuring the voices of Daws Butler, Marvin Miller, and Wil Wright; vocals by the Jud Conlon Chorale; and Billy May's orchestra.] If I only knew Then perhaps you'd fall for me Like I fell for you #10) Gerry and The Pacemakers: "How Do You Do It?" (1964) [9] {n/c} [Previously used in GOLQ #1. The Beatles were handed songwriter Mitch Murray's demo of this song, re-arranged it, recorded it (4 September '62), and then convinced producer George Martin not to release it as their debut single. The Beatles' "Anthology" compilation, which includes their hitherto unreleased version, notes: "Everyone came up smelling of roses from the episode. 'How Do You Do It' went to number one in the charts for Gerry and the Pacemakers [in the UK -- HAT], who utilized the Beatles' re-arrangement for their own recording. Mitch Murray's first published song was an international hit. George Martin won the heart of his new group by permitting them to have their head, and the Beatles themselves, from a position of little strength, were able to remain true to themselves and to John and Paul's wish that the group release only their own compositions as singles, starting with the first, 'Love Me Do.'"] A quarter to twelve And you're still not in The way you run around Is a doggone sin #11) Bill Haley and His Comets: "Forty Cups of Coffee" (1957) [70] {-} [First recorded in 1953 by Ella Mae Morse.] Sherman's been in my town Burned it all to the ground Now there's not a tree 'Tween Memphis and the sea #12) Brian Hyland: "I'm Afraid to Go Home" (1963) [63] {-} [This confederate soldier's lament was written by Gary Geld and Peter Udell. B-side is the original version of another Geld/Udell composition, "Save Your Heart for Me," which became a hit two years later for Gary Lewis & The Playboys. A number of entrants, deducing the Civil War topic, guessed Johnny Horton's "Johnny Reb."] 'Round and around and around and around And around and around and around and around And around and around and around and around And around and around and around Don't you know that I know a girl that a-twists so fine #13) The Isley Brothers: "Twistin' with Linda" (1962) [54] {-} [The CO and AD teams both cited a cover by Mitch Ryder and The Detroit Wheels, whose version was titled "Shakin' with Linda."] I will hear you say "goodbye, my love" And you'll be on your way #14) Chuck Jackson: "Any Day Now (My Wild Beautiful Bird)" (1962) [23] {2} [Previously used in GOLQ #24.] To be with him when he's feelin' wild To be ever-lovin', true and fair To run her fingers through his hair To run her fingers through his hair #15) Buddy Knox with The Rhythm Orchids: "Party Doll" (1957) [1] {3} [Previously used in GOLQ #18. Minus one point if you forgot The Rhythm Orchids (a common error). Steve Lawrence, whose cover was on the charts around the same time, also fits alphabetically. Also charting in '57 (although not eligible here alphabetically) were versions by Roy Brown and by Wingy Manone & His Orch.] CO:[Originally released in 1956 on Triple-D 798 (Whitburn says that version is worth $900).] EJ:[Music and lyrics by Buddy Knox and Jimmy Bowen (the Rhythm Orchids' bass player). The first and only #1 song for the Texas quartet.] I'm up in heaven When I'm in your firm embrace #16) Little Richard: "Baby Face" (1958) [41] {12} [Originally a hit in 1926, with prominent versions that year by Jan Garber & His Orch., Ben Selvin & His Orch., "Whispering" Jack Smith, and The Ipana Troubadours. The song was revived in 1948, with charting versions by Art Mooney & His Orch., Sammy Kaye & His Orch., Henry King & His Orch., and (a different) Jack Smith. Following Little Richard, there have been two charted versions: Bobby Darin's in 1962 (#42), and a disco version by The Wing and a Prayer Fife and Drum Corps in 1975/76 (#14). "Whispering" Jack Smith (whose half-whispered singing style was caused by his inhaling poison gas in World War I) has a connection to another GOLQ-era song. The 1967 instrumental/whistled hit "I Was Kaiser Bill's Batman," actually featuring the Mike Sammes singers, was billed as by "Whistling Jack Smith," as a take-off on the name of the popular 1920's vocalist. Jamie Lubin noted that the original lyric is "fond embrace," although Richard sings it as "firm embrace."] Well, here I sit a-high, gettin' ideas I ain't nothin' but a fool to live like this Out all night 'n' runnin' wild Woman's sittin' home with a month-old child #17) Roger Miller: "Dang Me" (1964) [7] {n/c} [Previously used in GOLQ #22.] RR:[The only song ever to rhyme "purple" with "syrple!"] EJ:[Music and lyrics by Roger Miller. The country singer had his first successful pop crossover with this song; it was #1 on the Country Chart.] Back in history, before time began All the real cool cats had a solid plan When they dug a nervous chick They all, to a man, went ... #18) Nervous Norvus: "Ape Call" (1956) [24] {-} [Norvus was Jimmy Drake (1912-1968), who wrote both this tune and his other novelty hit, "Transfusion." Red Blanchard receives label credit for the Tarzan-like ape calls.] Life is too short to have sorrow You may be here today and gone tomorrow You might as well get what you want So, go on and live Baby, go on and live #19) Aaron Neville: "Tell it Like it Is" (1966/67) [2] {1} [Previously used in GOLQ #12. Topped the R&B charts for 5 weeks.] EJ:[The first and only Top 40 hit for the New Orleans singer in the oldies era, also #1 on the R&B Chart. He returned to the Pop Chart in the late 1980s and 1990s, first teamed with Linda Ronstadt and later as a soloist. Also recorded by Andy Williams (in 1976, his last charted single) and Heart (1980).] Her long blond hair Hangin' down around her knees All the cats who dig striptease Prayin' for a little breeze #20) Peter and Gordon: "Lady Godiva" (1966/67) [6] {-} [Previously used in GOLQ #10.] EJ:[Music and lyrics by Mike Leander and Charles Mills. It was branded obscene and banned by the mayor in Coventry, England, the hometown of the real Lady Godiva! The last Peter and Gordon single to crack the Top 10.] Just like I found you Along the way We can find a little more happiness With each new day So, don't be afraid to hold me close And never, never let me go #21) Ruby and The Romantics: "Young Wings Can Fly (Higher than You Know)" (1963) [47] {n/c} No, no, no, no Keep them another day For you might need them someday #22) The Searchers: "Don't Throw Your Love Away" (1964) [16] {n/c} [Previously used in GOLQ#52.] Baby, baby, you're no good You never treat me like a lover should And I know, in the end You're gonna leave me, my friend #23) Dee Dee Sharp: "Wild!" (1963) [33] {25} Now, I've heard a cryin' man Is half a man With no sense of pride But if I have to cry to keep you I don't mind weepin' If it'll keep you by my side #24) The Temptations: "Ain't Too Proud To Beg" (1966) [13] {1} [Previously used in GOLQ#26. Atop the R&B charts for 8 weeks.] EJ:[Written by Norman Whitfield and Eddie Holland; produced by Norman Whitfield; David Ruffin on lead vocals. Later remade by The Rolling Stones (1974) and Rick Astley (1989).] You made me weep Cut me deep I can't sleep, lover I was cursed from the first day I fell #25) Joan Weber: "Let Me Go Lover" (1954/55) [1] {-} [Previously used in GOLQ #53. Originally recorded by Georgie Shaw in 1953 as "Let Me Go, Devil," in which the subject was liquor. In 1954, the 18-year-old, newly married (and pregnant) Weber was auditioning around New York. She recorded a demo of "Marionette," which was ultimately used as the B-side to her one big hit. The producers of CBS' "Studio One" series were planning a drama about the sleazy recording industry, and wanted a torchy song by an unknown artist as musical background. Joan was selected to record the revised and retitled "Let Me Go Lover," accompanied by Jimmy Carroll's orchestra. The tune was featured 6 times during the 15 November 1954 broadcast, and was an overnight sensation, selling a half-million copies in 2 weeks. Within 2 years, Joan's record contract (and marriage) were over, and she returned to obscurity, dying in 1981 at age 45.] EJ:[The very first #1 song in the oldies era as defined by the GOLQ --- it was #1 on January 1, 1955!] ------------ Tie-breakers: ------------ It will make of you a fool Make you break that golden rule Listen to me And you will see #T1) Mickey & Sylvia: "Love Will Make You Fail in School" (1957) [-] {-} [Very similar style to their first two charted hits, "Love Is Strange" and "There Oughta Be a Law," including the obligatory spoken interlude ("Sylvia?" "Yes, Mickey?").] A little sunshine, a little gloom But to us, it's everything beautiful in this world 'Cause it's where I said I'd be Your man, and you swore to me That you would always be my girl #T2) The Turtles: "Just a Room" (1966) [-] {-} [This one stumped everyone! Written by the team of Artie Kornfeld and Steve Duboff (who recorded as "The Changin' Times") -- they also penned "Pied Piper," "The Rain, The Park & Other Things," and other mid-'60s hits. The song appeared on the Turtles' "You Baby" LP in '66, and is available on the "Turtle Wax, Vol. 2" CD. The liner notes for the CD are unclear as to whether "Just a Room" was a released (& uncharted) single, or whether it was merely considered for single release.] _____________________________________________________________________________ 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18.53 #20) Peter and Gordon: "Lady Godiva" (1966/67) [6] {-} 18.24 #02) The Beatles: "Act Naturally" (1965) [47] {-} 18.24 #24) The Temptations: "Ain't Too Proud To Beg" (1966) [13] {1} 17.65 #17) Roger Miller: "Dang Me" (1964) [7] {n/c} 17.56 #19) Aaron Neville: "Tell it Like it Is" (1966/67) [2] {1} 17.26 #10) Gerry and The Pacemakers: "How Do You Do It?" (1964) [9] {n/c} 17.15 #15) Buddy Knox with The Rhythm Orchids: "Party Doll" (1957) [1] {3} 16.18 #01) The Association: "Requiem for the Masses" (1967) [100] {-} 16.18 #06) Dyke and The Blazers: "Funky Broadway - Part I" (1967) [65] {17} 16.18 #14) Chuck Jackson: "Any Day Now (My Wild Beautiful Bird)" (1962) [23] {2} 15.79 #22) The Searchers: "Don't Throw Your Love Away" (1964) [16] {n/c} 13.79 #07) Earl-Jean: "I'm into Somethin' Good" (1964) [38] {n/c} 12.65 #09) Stan Freberg: "Green Chri$tma$" (1958/59) [44] {-} 12.32 #08) The 4 Seasons, featuring the 'Sound' of Frankie Valli: "Save it for Me" (1964) [10] {n/c} 12.26 #13) The Isley Brothers: "Twistin' with Linda" (1962) [54] {-} 12.06 #25) Joan Weber: "Let Me Go Lover" (1954/55) [1] {-} 11.76 #05) The Doors: "Wishful Sinful" (1969) [44] {-} 10.59 #04) The Caravelles: "You Don't Have to Be a Baby to Cry" (1963/64) [3] {-} 9.12 #12) Brian Hyland: "I'm Afraid to Go Home" (1963) [63] {-} 9.12 #16) Little Richard: "Baby Face" (1958) [41] {12} 8.24 #18) Nervous Norvus: "Ape Call" (1956) [24] {-} 7.06 #03) Billy & Lillie: "La Dee Dah" (1958) [9] {6} 4.41 #23) Dee Dee Sharp: "Wild!" (1963) [33] {25} 3.53 #21) Ruby and The Romantics: "Young Wings Can Fly (Higher than You Know)" (1963) [47] {n/c} 2.97 #11) Bill Haley and His Comets: "Forty Cups of Coffee" (1957) [70] {-} 1.18 #T1) Mickey & Sylvia: "Love Will Make You Fail in School" (1957) [-] {-} 0.00 #T2) The Turtles: "Just a Room" (1966) [-] {-} * These songs were MORE recognized than I expected: 16.18 #01) The Association: "Requiem for the Masses" (1967) [100] {-} 12.65 #09) Stan Freberg: "Green Chri$tma$" (1958/59) [44] {-} 11.76 #05) The Doors: "Wishful Sinful" (1969) [44] {-} 9.12 #12) Brian Hyland: "I'm Afraid to Go Home" (1963) [63] {-} * These songs were LESS recognized than I expected: 10.59 #04) The Caravelles: "You Don't Have to Be a Baby to Cry" (1963/64) [3] {-} 7.06 #03) Billy & Lillie: "La Dee Dah" (1958) [9] {6} * The mean and median scores were both 319, which I believe are quite high, although both tie-breakers proved to be very difficult. Each regular song was solved by at least 4 entrants. _____________________________________________________________________________ -- Howard Teitelbaum (hat&gdats.com)