Message-Id: From: Jamie Lubin Subject: no subject (file transmission) To: rick.schubert@SanDiego.NCR.COM Date: Wed, 26 Aug 92 12:33:23 EDT Hi Oldies Fans!! I'M BAAACK...with the 31st flavor of the Golden Oldies Lyrics Quiz (GOLQ). Although tempted to make predictions, I think I'll quit while I'm ahead!! After the 25 regular songs, there will be 2 tie-breakers. These 2 songs will not be in the alphabetical mix with the other 25, but will be alphabetized with respect to one another. What these songs have in common is that they were released prior to 1955; although the songs may have been covered since then, I believe these early versions to be much more well known. There have been no changes to the general rules; beginning with this quiz, the rules will appear at the end of the article. Good luck to all those who respond!! Jamie jil@donuts0.bellcore.com Answers must be received by 5:00 PM EDT on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 1992. Try to e-mail early since I don't know how long it takes to get here. E-mail (DO NOT post) answers to: jil@donuts0.bellcore.com _____________________________________________________________________________ Golden Oldies Lyrics Quiz #31 (Songs were from 1955 through 1969) Due 5:00 PM EDT, Wednesday, September 16, 1992 _____________________________________________________________________________ Oh, I know that I'm just a poor man But is it wrong to love 'cause I'm not a rich man But every time you mix love with money Every time it hurts somebody #01) I have no kick against modern jazz Unless they try to play it too darn fast #02) There ain't nothin' in the world like a big-eyed girl To make me act so funny Make me spend my money #03) Now baby, listen baby, don't you treat me this way 'Cause I'll be back on my feet someday #04) Your picture is always with me I can still hear that same mournful song And now I sit here crying Please leave me alone #05) It will never die It was meant to be that way Though I don't know why I don't care what people say #06) I remember the nights we dated Always acting sophisticated Talking 'bout high society Ah, then she tried to make a fool out of me #07) My arms are empty My nights are long and lonely I miss her so #08) I remember what they said Now I'm going out of my head Telegram just had to say You've learned your lesson all the way #09) First gear, it's alright Second gear, a-lean right Third gear, hang on tight #10) I can't help feeling gloomy Thinking 'bout the loving I've missed We pass on the street My heart skips a beat #11) Tonight when we go out I'm feeling so proud Walking hand in hand Down Lover's Lane #12) She smiled that same old smile My heart was running wild My love for her increases As I go all to pieces #13) Offside and holding, yeah You ought to be ashamed of yourself, baby Offside and holdin', yeah Holdin' on to someone else #14) You can be here by four thirty 'Cause I've made your reservation Don't be slow, oh no no no Oh no no no #15) Can't speed, we're in a slow-down zone Baby, look at the clock, why can't it be wrong If we coulda left home at a quarter to nine Woulda had fun and plenty of time #16) He drove his car to the racing ground He was the youngest driver there The crowd roared as they started the race 'Round the track they drove at a deadly pace #17) Turned cartwheels 'cross the floor I felt kinda seasick The crowd called out for more #18) You're mine Your kiss belongs to me Yes, it belongs to only me For eternity #19) I love her She loves me But I don't fit in her society #20) You lied to me before and I know You'll lie, yes you'll lie I know I'll be right You lied, yes you'll lie again #21) There in the night was a wonderful scene Mom was dancing with Dad to my record machine #22) If you think that no other woman wants him Just pitch him out in the streets and you will see Some woman will have your man Before you can count one, two, three #23) Now once I was downhearted Disappointment was my closest friend But then you came and he soon departed And, you know, he never showed his face again #24) If you don't want me Don't lead me on girl But if you need me Show me that you love me #25) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- tie breakers: Yes maybe (maybe) she loves me (loves me) But who am I to know And maybe (maybe) she loves me (loves me) But who am I to know #TB1) Hold me baby, squeeze me Never let me go I'm not taking chances Because I love her, love her so #TB2) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Please answer the following questions (append your answer to the line): Name(s) = Age(s) [optional; will be published if answered] = Number of people (including yourself) who contributed to your answers = ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Jamie jil@donuts0.bellcore.com General Rules for Golden Oldies Lyrics Quizzes: (These rules have been based upon those from Rick Schubert, David Griboff, Valentino Herrera, Barry Silk, Howard Teitelbaum, Ron Crandall, Carole Hanrahan & Jamie Lubin) 1) PLEASE READ THESE RULES FIRST!! 2) The songs are listed in alphabetical order by artist - as it actually appeared on the original 45 record. When I don't have access to the original 45, my source is Joel Whitburn's "Top Pop Singles 1955-1990" unless I have evidence indicating that source is incorrect. Songs should be alphabetized according to the following rules, unless I've made a mistake: Names beginning with "Mc" are alphabetized as if they were spelled "Mac". Names beginning with "St." are alphabetized as if they were spelled "Saint". Artists' names that begin with a number will be alphabetized using the word equivalent of the number. If a song has been done by more than one artist, the correct response will be the one that fits alphabetically. If a lead singer's name is used as part of the artist's name, the following alphabetization rules apply: - If the last name is used as in "Firstname Lastname & the Group" it will be alphabetized under Lastname. - If the last name is used as in "the Group featuring Firstname Lastname" it will be alphabetized under Group. - If the last name is not used as in "Firstname & the Group" it will be alphabetized under Firstname. - If no last name is used, but a nickname is used before the firstname as in "Nickname Firstname & the Group" is alphabetized under Nickname. For example: Artist Alphabetized by "The Crickets featuring Buddy Holly" "Crickets" "Buddy Holly & the Crickets" "Holly" "Little Anthony & the Imperials" "Little" "Little Richard" "Little" "Little Peggy March" "March" "Martha & the Vandellas" "Martha" 3) Artists may be repeated from previous Golden Oldies quizzes. An artist will not be used more than once in any given quiz. 4) Songs will not be repeated from previous Golden Oldies quizzes. 5) Songs WILL BE from the 1955-1969 only, of course!! 6) Songs are singles that hit the Top 100 on the American Pop Charts. Although most songs will have made the top twenty-five or so, expect a couple of songs in the quiz that will challenge the experts out there. 7) There are 25 songs to identify; each song is worth 20 points. Each Title is worth 10 points; each Artist is worth 10 points. A perfect score is 500 points. You should try to get as close as possible to the way it appears on the label; partial credit will be given for imperfect answers. 8) Append your answers to the lines that begin "#dd)", where "dd" are two digits. You may delete the original lyrics or not; I will look for lines beginning with those 4 characters (possibly preceded by ">" and/or " ").