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Subject: 20 Questions by Default

Written By: Indy Gent on 05/10/02 at 08:49 p.m.

Okay, since the winner of the last 20 Questions quiz,Screwball54, has deferred to me via PM, I will start off. I am thinking of a one-hit wonder. Zella's rules still apply. Starting now ???

Subject: Re: 20 Questions by Default

Written By: Zella on 05/10/02 at 08:58 p.m.

I'll just do a few questions, 'cus I'm the only one online right now that plays, and I don't want to hog it.

Okay:

1. Did the "hit" reach Billboard's #1?

Subject: Re: 20 Questions by Default

Written By: Wicked Lester on 05/10/02 at 10:06 p.m.

Was it by a band?

Subject: Re: 20 Questions by Default

Written By: Screwball54 on 05/10/02 at 10:11 p.m.

(if I win this one I'll due the next one)

Is the singer Male?

Subject: Re: 20 Questions by Default

Written By: Zella on 05/10/02 at 10:19 p.m.

How do ya like that? J.C. started a new quiz, then promptly logged off so he wouldn't have to answer us!  ::)

Subject: Re: 20 Questions by Default

Written By: Indy Gent on 05/10/02 at 10:27 p.m.

I'm here Zella.
1. I believe so.
2.No.
3. Yes

Quoting:
How do ya like that? J.C. started a new quiz, then promptly logged off so he wouldn't have to answer us!  ::)
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Subject: Re: 20 Questions by Default

Written By: Screwball54 on 05/10/02 at 10:32 p.m.

was the song featured in a motion picture?

Subject: Re: 20 Questions by Default

Written By: Indy Gent on 05/10/02 at 10:33 p.m.

4. I doubt it.

Quoting:
was the song featured in a motion picture?
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Subject: Re: 20 Questions by Default

Written By: Zella on 05/10/02 at 10:35 p.m.

5. Was the artist British?

Subject: Re: 20 Questions by Default

Written By: Indy Gent on 05/10/02 at 10:41 p.m.

No.

Quoting:
5. Was the artist British?
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Subject: Re: 20 Questions by Default

Written By: Zella on 05/10/02 at 10:43 p.m.

6. Did the song have the word "love" (or some variation thereof) in the title?

Subject: Re: 20 Questions by Default

Written By: Screwball54 on 05/10/02 at 10:43 p.m.

was his hit a disco song?

Subject: Re: 20 Questions by Default

Written By: Indy Gent on 05/10/02 at 10:45 p.m.

No, not in the title.

Quoting:
6. Did the song have the word "love" (or some variation thereof) in the title?
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Subject: Re: 20 Questions by Default

Written By: Indy Gent on 05/10/02 at 10:45 p.m.

Sort of. More like lite rock.

Quoting:
was his hit a disco song?
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Subject: Re: 20 Questions by Default

Written By: Screwball54 on 05/10/02 at 10:48 p.m.

was the song a hit prior to 1975?

Subject: Re: 20 Questions by Default

Written By: Indy Gent on 05/10/02 at 10:49 p.m.

No.

Quoting:
was the song a hit prior to 1975?
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Subject: Re: 20 Questions by Default

Written By: Zella on 05/10/02 at 10:58 p.m.


Quoting:
No.

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Then I'm not gonna get it!  :'(

Subject: Re: 20 Questions by Default

Written By: Screwball54 on 05/10/02 at 11:00 p.m.


Quoting:


Then I'm not gonna get it!  :'(
End Quote


It never hurts to try!  ;)

Subject: Re: 20 Questions by Default

Written By: Indy Gent on 05/10/02 at 11:05 p.m.

You might. It's not that much past '75.

Quoting:


Then I'm not gonna get it!  :'(
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Subject: Re: 20 Questions by Default

Written By: Screwball54 on 05/10/02 at 11:06 p.m.

Was the song a theme to a TV show?

Subject: Re: 20 Questions by Default

Written By: Indy Gent on 05/10/02 at 11:10 p.m.

No

Quoting:
Was the song a theme to a TV show?

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Subject: Re: 20 Questions by Default

Written By: Screwball54 on 05/10/02 at 11:15 p.m.

was the song in Vh1's list of 1 hit wonders?

Subject: Re: 20 Questions by Default

Written By: Zella on 05/10/02 at 11:25 p.m.

10. (I think we're at 10) Was the song out in 1976?

Subject: Re: 20 Questions by Default

Written By: Indy Gent on 05/10/02 at 11:38 p.m.

I didn't see it on the webpage's listing.

Quoting:
was the song in Vh1's list of 1 hit wonders?
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Subject: Re: 20 Questions by Default

Written By: Indy Gent on 05/10/02 at 11:41 p.m.

The song was out in 1976, but didn't hit the charts until 1977.

Quoting:
10. (I think we're at 10) Was the song out in 1976?
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Subject: Re: 20 Questions by Default

Written By: Screwball54 on 05/10/02 at 11:48 p.m.

was the artist in any tv shows?

Subject: Re: 20 Questions by Default

Written By: Zella on 05/10/02 at 11:54 p.m.

12. Hmmmm. Did this song have lyrics that were attempting to be "deep" and Freudian, but were really incredibly stupid?

Subject: Re: 20 Questions by Default

Written By: Indy Gent on 05/10/02 at 11:56 p.m.

No, but he has performed songs for children's shows.

Quoting:
was the artist in any tv shows?

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Subject: Re: 20 Questions by Default

Written By: Indy Gent on 05/10/02 at 11:57 p.m.

I would say so.

Quoting:
12. Hmmmm. Did this song have lyrics that were attempting to be "deep" and Freudian, but were really incredibly stupid?
End Quote

Subject: Re: 20 Questions by Default

Written By: Zella on 05/11/02 at 00:00 a.m.

Well, I can't guess till we've asked 8 more questions, but I strongly suspect J.C., that you have just chosen my #1 most hated song of all time!  ;D

Subject: Re: 20 Questions by Default

Written By: Indy Gent on 05/11/02 at 00:03 a.m.

I can't stand it either, if it's the one you are thinking about.
And it looks like you scared off Screwdriver54, so unless he comes back or if someone like Karen M. joins in, you get to ask the remaining questions. (Sorry I can't give you the win yet.)

Quoting:
Well, I can't guess till we've asked 8 more questions, but I strongly suspect J.C., that you have just chosen my #1 most hated song of all time!  ;D
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Subject: Re: 20 Questions by Default

Written By: Screwball54 on 05/11/02 at 00:09 a.m.

well, i still don't know it.  so i'll just ask some stupid questions.

Does the singers first name begin with a b?

Subject: Re: 20 Questions by Default

Written By: Zella on 05/11/02 at 00:10 a.m.

I could be barkin' up the wrong tree, 'cus I don't seem to recall the word "love" anywhere in the song, but...

Anyway, Screwball seems to have logged off, and since a threesome is much more fun than a twosome, I'll leave it till morning now! ;)

Oh, he's back now!

Subject: Re: 20 Questions by Default

Written By: Screwball54 on 05/11/02 at 00:10 a.m.

i'm still here

Subject: Re: 20 Questions by Default

Written By: Indy Gent on 05/11/02 at 00:11 a.m.

No

Quoting:
well, i still don't know it.  so i'll just ask some stupid questions.

Does the singers first name begin with a b?
End Quote

Subject: Re: 20 Questions by Default

Written By: Screwball54 on 05/11/02 at 00:11 a.m.

a c?

Subject: Re: 20 Questions by Default

Written By: Zella on 05/11/02 at 00:12 a.m.

I'd like to buy a vowel please.

Subject: Re: 20 Questions by Default

Written By: Indy Gent on 05/11/02 at 00:13 a.m.

No, but you were close before.
And please number your remaining questions, Screwball54.

Quoting:
a c?
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Subject: Re: 20 Questions by Default

Written By: Zella on 05/11/02 at 00:16 a.m.

16. Is the song about a rivalry of some sort?

Subject: Re: 20 Questions by Default

Written By: Screwball54 on 05/11/02 at 00:16 a.m.

does the singers last name begin with a letter before k?

Subject: Re: 20 Questions by Default

Written By: Indy Gent on 05/11/02 at 00:19 a.m.

No.

Quoting:
16. Is the song about a rivalry of some sort?
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Subject: Re: 20 Questions by Default

Written By: Indy Gent on 05/11/02 at 00:20 a.m.

17. No.

Quoting:
does the singers last name begin with a letter before k?
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Subject: Re: 20 Questions by Default

Written By: Screwball54 on 05/11/02 at 00:22 a.m.

before s?

Subject: Re: 20 Questions by Default

Written By: Zella on 05/11/02 at 00:23 a.m.


Quoting:
No.

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Then I was wrong. Are you sure this thing went to #1?

Subject: Re: 20 Questions by Default

Written By: Indy Gent on 05/11/02 at 00:24 a.m.

Yessss.

Quoting:
before s?
End Quote

Subject: Re: 20 Questions by Default

Written By: Indy Gent on 05/11/02 at 00:25 a.m.

Yes. I've researched this to make sure.

Quoting:


Then I was wrong. Are you sure this thing went to #1?
End Quote

Subject: Re: 20 Questions by Default

Written By: Screwball54 on 05/11/02 at 00:25 a.m.

Before P?

Subject: Re: 20 Questions by Default

Written By: Indy Gent on 05/11/02 at 00:26 a.m.

Yes

Quoting:
Before P?
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Subject: Re: 20 Questions by Default

Written By: Screwball54 on 05/11/02 at 00:30 a.m.

Does the song title have anything to due with a being sent by god?

Subject: Re: 20 Questions by Default

Written By: Indy Gent on 05/11/02 at 00:31 a.m.

Yes. There was even a series about this very subject.
I've lost count again, but I'm sure it's been 20 questions asked already.

Quoting:
Does the song title have anything to due with a being sent by god?
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Subject: Re: 20 Questions by Default

Written By: Screwball54 on 05/11/02 at 00:34 a.m.

19, Is the singers first name Allen?

Subject: Re: 20 Questions by Default

Written By: Indy Gent on 05/11/02 at 00:35 a.m.

Close enough.

Quoting:
19, Is the singers first name Allen?
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Subject: Re: 20 Questions by Default

Written By: Screwball54 on 05/11/02 at 00:36 a.m.

20. is there one of these:  '   in his last name

Subject: Re: 20 Questions by Default

Written By: Indy Gent on 05/11/02 at 00:37 a.m.

Yes, an apostrophe.

Quoting:
20. is there one of these:  '   in his last name
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Subject: Re: 20 Questions by Default

Written By: Screwball54 on 05/11/02 at 00:38 a.m.

is the hit you were thinking of "Undercover Angel" by Alan O'Day

Subject: Re: 20 Questions by Default

Written By: Indy Gent on 05/11/02 at 00:42 a.m.

    :D Congratulations, Screwball54! :D   

Quoting:
is the hit you were thinking of "Undercover Angel" by Alan O'Day
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Subject: Re: 20 Questions by Default

Written By: Zella on 05/11/02 at 00:46 a.m.

I've never even heard of it!

Subject: Re: 20 Questions by Default

Written By: Screwball54 on 05/11/02 at 00:48 a.m.

Thanks,  I can't Believe it took me that long to get it.  What through me was that it was out in 76 because it wasn't #1 until July.  I'll start a new 20 questions tomorow.

Subject: Re: 20 Questions by Default

Written By: Indy Gent on 05/11/02 at 00:53 a.m.

Believe me. It's better that you didn't. At least lyrically.;)

Quoting:
I've never even heard of it!
End Quote

Subject: Re: 20 Questions by Default

Written By: Indy Gent on 05/11/02 at 00:58 a.m.

Wait a minute. I never said it wasn't #1 until July. Did you know this or did you look at the same web page I did? ???
{I'll let it slide this time, but from now on we should have a new rule stating that only the moderator (which would be you tomorrow) can look up info elsewhere on the web}. See ya'. ;)

Quoting:
Thanks,  I can't Believe it took me that long to get it.  What through me was that it was out in 76 because it wasn't #1 until July.  I'll start a new 20 questions tomorow.
End Quote

Subject: Re: 20 Questions by Default

Written By: Screwball54 on 05/11/02 at 01:04 a.m.

It's a long story how I actually found it.  I ended up using a Joel Whitburn book I have, and it listed the hit as July 1977.  

Subject: Re: 20 Questions by Default

Written By: Zella on 05/11/02 at 01:06 a.m.

We all looked at that webpage, J.C.! ;)

Subject: Re: 20 Questions by Default

Written By: Indy Gent on 05/11/02 at 01:14 a.m.

You mean the one that Alan O'Day allegedly made himself?!! ;) :D

Quoting:
We all looked at that webpage, J.C.! ;)
End Quote

Subject: Re: 20 Questions by Default

Written By: Zella on 05/11/02 at 01:21 a.m.

Hits of the 70s, month by month.

Subject: Re: 20 Questions by Default

Written By: Screwball54 on 05/11/02 at 01:22 a.m.


Quoting:
You mean the one that Alan O'Day allegedly made himself?!! ;) :D

End Quote



Pretty pathetic, and a miror site to boot!

Subject: Re: 20 Questions by Default

Written By: Indy Gent on 05/11/02 at 01:23 a.m.

I'll check it out. What's the URL?

Quoting:
Hits of the 70s, month by month.
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Subject: Re: 20 Questions by Default

Written By: Zella on 05/11/02 at 01:34 a.m.

<http://www.superseventies.com/singlesbymonth.html>

Subject: Re: 20 Questions by Default

Written By: CeramicsFanatic on 05/11/02 at 02:04 a.m.


Quoting:
I've never even heard of it!
End Quote



You've got to be kidding me, Zella!!!  :o :o :o

Actually, I like the song's music but I agree that the lyrics are pretty bad.

Man, I can't believe that you guys played a whole game without me!!!  I'm gonna go and cry in the corner now!  I knew this one!!!  :'(

Subject: Re: 20 Questions by Default

Written By: FussBudgetVanPelt on 05/11/02 at 04:03 a.m.


Quoting:
Believe me. It's better that you didn't. At least lyrically.;)

End Quote



Yeah Zella, I gotta agree with JC here !

In my country it was a very big hit, which was 'unfortnuate'... >:(

I thought the whole song sucked frankly, from the lyrics to the backing music.   >:( :( :o >:( :-X :-/ :'( >:( >:( >:(

Subject: Re: 20 Questions by Default

Written By: Indy Gent on 05/11/02 at 04:50 p.m.

Sorry Karen. I tried to hold off the others as much as possible. ;)

Quoting:
Man, I can't believe that you guys played a whole game without me!!!  I'm gonna go and cry in the corner now!  I knew this one!!!  :'(
End Quote

Subject: Re: 20 Questions by Default

Written By: CeramicsFanatic on 05/11/02 at 07:11 p.m.


Quoting:
Sorry Karen. I tried to hold off the others as much as possible. ;)

End Quote



That's okay, J.C.  What surprises me more is that you guys played the whole game over the course of only 4 hours!  :o

Subject: Re: 20 Questions by Default

Written By: Zella on 05/11/02 at 08:18 p.m.


Quoting:


That's okay, J.C.  What surprises me more is that you guys played the whole game over the course of only 4 hours!  :o
End Quote



We kept trying to wait for you, Karen, but you never showed up!  :'(

BTW, the song I thought it was until the last few questions was "Lonely Boy" by Andrew Gold.

Subject: Re: 20 Questions by Default

Written By: RockandRollFan on 05/15/02 at 08:24 a.m.

Hey, I just blinked....did I miss anything!?