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Subject: Places Lyrics Quiz (Gone to Oblivion)

Written By: Indy Gent on 08/25/02 at 05:26 p.m.

These song titles all have the names of places in them. They can be streets, cities, states, neighborhoods, etc. Name the song and artist. Limit 6.

KEN 1. Fools in the rain if the sun gets through. Allison Road-The Gin Blossoms

BB 2. 'Cause I can play this here guitar. On Broadway-The Drifters (Also would have accepted George Benson)

AND 3. And when I could, I gave that girl a hug in the tunnel of love. Palisades Park-Freddy "Boom-Boom" Cannon

GAM 4. I spent me weeks in greener pastures.Goin' Back To Indiana-The Jackson 5

CD 5. Now this drifter's world goes 'round and 'round. Please Come To Boston-Dave Loggins

AND 6. I got no kick against the west coast; Warner Brothers are such good hosts. Katmandu-Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band

CHR/BB 7. They leave the West behind. Back In The USSR-The Beatles

JES 8. Lord it's obvious we got a relationship. Tennessee-Arrested Development

JAQ 9. Those vagabond shoes are longing to stray. Theme from "New York New York"-Frank Sinatra

JAQ 10. And then they can't blame all on the sun. Electric Avenue-Eddy Grant

GR 11. Yeah, she makes me feel like a river. Woman From Tokyo-Deep Purple

JM 12. When the gossip gets to flyin' and they ain't lyin'. China Grove-The Doobie Brothers

CD 13. Strobe light beam create dreams. San Francisco Nights-The Animals

JAQ 14. Back in school we used to dream about this everyday. Motownphilly-Boyz II Men

FB 15. But the restlessness was handed down. Allentown-Billy Joel

CD 16. The southern man don't want him around anyhow. Sweet Home Alabama-Lynyrd Skynyrd

JAQ 17. The police had warned of repercussions. Panic In Detroit-David Bowie

CD 18. Penny a point ain't no one keepin' score. City of New Orleans-Arlo Guthrie

JAQ 19. Quit holding out-and draw another breath. London Calling-The Clash

GAM 20. Walk home to an empty house, sit around all by yourself. (Don't Go Back To) Rockville-REM

GAM 21. The midnight gang's assembled and picked a rendezvous for the night. Jungleland-Bruce Springsteen

FB 22. With the samba and the mamba. I Go To Rio-Peter Allen (Also would have accepted Pablo Cruise.)

GAM 23. She's comin' on like a bicycle army. Sister Havana-Urge Overkill

JAQ 24. When will this strong yearning end? Weekend In New England-Barry Manilow

GAM 25.  With the sweat and the gasoline. Detonation Boulevard-Sisters Of Mercy

26. Since you're not around for me to tell you baby face to face. Heartbreak Hotel-Whitney Houston

CF 27. I was talking to an Eskimo. Junior's Farm-Paul McCartney & Wings

WL 28. So they danced for his pleasure with a joy you could not measure. Tea In The Sahara-The Police

BB 29. Showed your photograph to some old gray bearded man. Kentucky Rain-Elvis Presley

DW 30. But tears filled my eyes when I found out she was gone. Smokey Mountain Rain-Ronnie Milsap  

GAM 31. They brought me back to see my way with you. Massachusetts-The Bee Gees

BB 32. Find some crossroad trucker to demonstrate his might. Leaving Las Vegas-Sheryl Crow

AND 33. Better catch the blue caboose. Heartbeat City-The Cars

SY 34. When I die, I may not got to Heaven. Texas (When I Die)-Tanya Tucker

CF 35. Tin soldiers and Nixon's coming. Ohio-Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young

CF 36. He's gonna give up the booze and the one-night stands. Baker Street-Gerry Rafferty

37.  After working all year down at Big Roy's Eating And Plumbing. The Biggest Ball of Twine in Minnesota-Weird Al Yankovic

KEN 38. Farm livin' is the life for me. Theme from 'Green Acres'-Eddie Albert & Eva Gabor

AND 39. Rollin' down the Imperial Highway with a big nasty redhead at my side. I Love L.A.-Randy Newman

FB 40. Can't you just feel the moonshine? Carolina In My Mind-James Taylor











Subject: Re: Places Lyrics Quiz

Written By: Crazy Don on 08/25/02 at 05:45 p.m.

#5 is "Please Come to Boston" by Dave Loggins.
#13 is "San Franciscan Nights" by Eric Burdon & the Animals.
#16 is "Sweet Home Alabama" by Lynyrd Skynyrd.
#18 is "The City of New Orleans" by Arlo Guthrie.

I'm gonna take these four and run…

Subject: Re: Places Lyrics Quiz

Written By: dagwood on 08/25/02 at 05:54 p.m.

30 Smokey Mountain Rain - Ronnie Millsap

Subject: Re: Places Lyrics Quiz

Written By: JAQUI on 08/25/02 at 05:58 p.m.

9. New York New York - Frank Sinatra

Subject: Re: Places Lyrics Quiz

Written By: Cole-Sama on 08/25/02 at 06:01 p.m.

#3 - Tunnel of Love by Bruce Springsteen

Probably wrong, but I can try. :)

Subject: Re: Places Lyrics Quiz

Written By: Jessica on 08/25/02 at 06:55 p.m.

8. "Tennessee" -Arrested Development

Subject: Re: Places Lyrics Quiz

Written By: JAQUI on 08/25/02 at 07:07 p.m.

14. Motownphilly - Boys II Men
17. Panic In Detroit - David Bowie
19. London Calling - The Clash

Subject: Re: Places Lyrics Quiz

Written By: Indy Gent on 08/25/02 at 08:29 p.m.

All are correct, Crazy, as usual! :) :) :) :)

Quoting:
#5 is "Please Come to Boston" by Dave Loggins.
#13 is "San Franciscan Nights" by Eric Burdon & the Animals.
#16 is "Sweet Home Alabama" by Lynyrd Skynyrd.
#18 is "The City of New Orleans" by Arlo Guthrie.

I'm gonna take these four and run…
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Subject: Re: Places Lyrics Quiz

Written By: Indy Gent on 08/25/02 at 08:30 p.m.

Correct, Dagwood! :)

Quoting:
30 Smokey Mountain Rain - Ronnie Millsap
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Subject: Re: Places Lyrics Quiz

Written By: Indy Gent on 08/25/02 at 08:30 p.m.

Correct, JAQUI! :)

Quoting:
9. New York New York - Frank Sinatra
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Subject: Re: Places Lyrics Quiz

Written By: Indy Gent on 08/25/02 at 08:31 p.m.

Oh, sorry, Cole-Sama, that is incorrect. It's a much older song. :(

Quoting:
#3 - Tunnel of Love by Bruce Springsteen

Probably wrong, but I can try. :)
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Subject: Re: Places Lyrics Quiz

Written By: Indy Gent on 08/25/02 at 08:32 p.m.

Correct, Jessica! :)

Quoting:
8. "Tennessee" -Arrested Development
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Subject: Re: Places Lyrics Quiz

Written By: Indy Gent on 08/25/02 at 08:33 p.m.

All correct, JAQUI! :) :) :)

Quoting:
14. Motownphilly - Boys II Men
17. Panic In Detroit - David Bowie
19. London Calling - The Clash

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Subject: Re: Places Lyrics Quiz

Written By: CeramicsFanatic on 08/25/02 at 09:07 p.m.

I think #27 is "Junior's Farm" by Paul McCartney & The Wings.  I also think #35 is "Ohio" by Neil Young.

Subject: Re: Places Lyrics Quiz

Written By: Indy Gent on 08/25/02 at 09:09 p.m.

Nice thinking, Ceramics Fanatic! :)
That is correct.

Quoting:
I think #27 is "Junior's Farm" by Paul McCartney & The Wings.
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Subject: Re: Places Lyrics Quiz

Written By: CeramicsFanatic on 08/25/02 at 09:11 p.m.

#36 is "Baker Street" by Gerry Rafferty (a great song!!)

Subject: Re: Places Lyrics Quiz

Written By: Indy Gent on 08/25/02 at 09:14 p.m.

Correct again, CF! :) (On both your assertions.)

Quoting:
#36 is "Baker Street" by Gerry Rafferty (a great song!!)
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Subject: Re: Places Lyrics Quiz

Written By: CeramicsFanatic on 08/25/02 at 09:16 p.m.

Indy Gent, I don't know if you noticed but I modified my first post to add another song..."Ohio". :D

Subject: Re: Places Lyrics Quiz

Written By: Indy Gent on 08/25/02 at 09:19 p.m.

Thanks for telling me, Ceramics Fanatic. :)
That is also correct.

Quoting:
Indy Gent, I don't know if you noticed but I modified my first post to add another song..."Ohio". :D
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Subject: Re: Places Lyrics Quiz

Written By: Andrew on 08/25/02 at 09:40 p.m.

3. Palisades Park - Freddy Cannon
6. Katmandu - Bob Seger
33. Heartbeat City - Cars
39. I Love L.A. - Randy Newman

Subject: Re: Places Lyrics Quiz

Written By: Indy Gent on 08/25/02 at 09:47 p.m.

All correct, Andrew! :) :) :) :)

Quoting:
3. Palisades Park - Freddy Cannon
6. Katmandu - Bob Seger
33. Heartbeat City - Cars
39. I Love L.A. - Randy Newman
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Subject: Re: Places Lyrics Quiz

Written By: Wicked Lester on 08/25/02 at 09:53 p.m.

28. "Tea in the Sahara" - Sting

Subject: Re: Places Lyrics Quiz

Written By: Indy Gent on 08/25/02 at 09:54 p.m.

Correct, Wicked Lester! :)
Except it's The Police, not just Sting.

Quoting:
28. "Tea in the Sahara" - Sting
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Subject: Re: Places Lyrics Quiz

Written By: Wicked Lester on 08/25/02 at 10:04 p.m.

You're right!! From Synchronicity!!

I was thinking Sting because I have been listening to his Bring on the Night CD lately.  ;)

Subject: Re: Places Lyrics Quiz

Written By: Bobo on 08/26/02 at 00:16 a.m.

2. George Benson/The Drifters - On Broadway
7. The Beatles - Get Back

Subject: Re: Places Lyrics Quiz

Written By: Bobo on 08/26/02 at 00:20 a.m.

29. Elvis Presley - Kentucky Rain
32. Sheryl Crow - Leaving Las Vegas.

Subject: Re: Places Lyrics Quiz

Written By: chris on 08/26/02 at 02:15 a.m.


Quoting:
7. The Beatles - Get Back
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I think it is Back in the USSR  :-/

Subject: Re: Places Lyrics Quiz

Written By: FussBudgetVanPelt on 08/26/02 at 04:41 a.m.

Hi IG

# 15  Allentown - Billy Joel

# 22  I Go To Rio - Peter Allen

# 40  Carolina In My Mind - James Taylor

FB  ;)

Subject: Re: Places Lyrics Quiz

Written By: My_name_is_Kenny on 08/26/02 at 08:21 a.m.

1.  Allison Road - The Gin Blossoms
38.  Green Acres Theme

Subject: Re: Places Lyrics Quiz

Written By: Goreripper on 08/26/02 at 08:49 a.m.

11. is 'Woman From Tokyo' by Deep Purple

Subject: Re: Places Lyrics Quiz

Written By: Indy Gent on 08/26/02 at 10:35 a.m.

#2 is correct, Bobo! :)
#7 is right artist, wrong song. :(

Quoting:
2. George Benson/The Drifters - On Broadway
7. The Beatles - Get Back
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Subject: Re: Places Lyrics Quiz

Written By: Indy Gent on 08/26/02 at 10:36 a.m.

Both correct, Bobo! :) :)

Quoting:
29. Elvis Presley - Kentucky Rain
32. Sheryl Crow - Leaving Las Vegas.
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Subject: Re: Places Lyrics Quiz

Written By: Indy Gent on 08/26/02 at 10:37 a.m.

All correct, Fuss!  :) :) :)(Also would have accepted Pablo Cruz for #22.)

Quoting:
Hi IG

# 15  Allentown - Billy Joel

# 22  I Go To Rio - Peter Allen

# 40  Carolina In My Mind - James Taylor

FB  ;)
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Subject: Re: Places Lyrics Quiz

Written By: Indy Gent on 08/26/02 at 10:38 a.m.

Both correct, Kenny! :) :)

Quoting:
1.  Allison Road - The Gin Blossoms
38.  Green Acres Theme
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Subject: Re: Places Lyrics Quiz

Written By: Indy Gent on 08/26/02 at 10:38 a.m.

Correct, Goreripper! :)

Quoting:
11. is 'Woman From Tokyo' by Deep Purple
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Subject: Re: Places Lyrics Quiz

Written By: Indy Gent on 08/26/02 at 10:39 a.m.

You think correctly, chris! :)

Quoting:


I think it is Back in the USSR  :-/
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Subject: Re: Places Lyrics Quiz

Written By: Bobo on 08/26/02 at 11:22 a.m.

Ah, nuts, I don't believe I got side-tracked on the Beatles one!

Subject: Re: Places Lyrics Quiz

Written By: Syanne on 08/26/02 at 11:34 a.m.

Is #34 - Texas (When I Die) by Tanya Tucker???

Subject: Re: Places Lyrics Quiz

Written By: Indy Gent on 08/26/02 at 12:17 a.m.

Correct, Syanne! :)

Quoting:
Is #34 - Texas (When I Die) by Tanya Tucker???
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Subject: Re: Places Lyrics Quiz

Written By: Gambo on 08/26/02 at 12:54 a.m.



31.  "Massachusetts" by the Bee Gees.

Subject: Re: Places Lyrics Quiz

Written By: Indy Gent on 08/26/02 at 01:48 p.m.

Correct, Gambo! :)

Quoting:


31.  "Massachusetts" by the Bee Gees.
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Subject: Re: Places Lyrics Quiz

Written By: Jonman on 08/26/02 at 04:02 p.m.

12. China Grove - Doobie Brothers

Subject: Re: Places Lyrics Quiz

Written By: CeramicsFanatic on 08/26/02 at 04:08 p.m.


Quoting:
(Also would have accepted Pablo Cruz for #22.)

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I'm not trying to be nitpicky here but it's actually Pablo Cruise, not Pablo Cruz.  Many people think it's just one guy when it's really a whole band!  ;) ;)

Subject: Re: Places Lyrics Quiz

Written By: Indy Gent on 08/26/02 at 05:24 p.m.

Correct, Jonman! :)

Quoting:
12. China Grove - Doobie Brothers
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Subject: Re: Places Lyrics Quiz

Written By: Indy Gent on 08/26/02 at 05:25 p.m.

Okay, Karen, how do you feel about that actor Tom Cruz? ;) ;)

Quoting:


I'm not trying to be nitpicky here but it's actually Pablo Cruise, not Pablo Cruz.  Many people think it's just one guy when it's really a whole band!  ;) ;)
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Subject: Re: Places Lyrics Quiz

Written By: Jonman on 08/26/02 at 05:26 p.m.


Quoting:
Okay, Karen, how do you feel about that actor Tom Cruz? ;) ;)

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Isn't he dating Penelope Cruise? ;)

Subject: Re: Places Lyrics Quiz

Written By: Indy Gent on 08/26/02 at 05:28 p.m.

I heard they're both taking a cruz. ;D
But enough bad punmanship for one day. Let's get back to our quiz. :)

Subject: Re: Places Lyrics Quiz

Written By: JAQUI on 08/27/02 at 08:15 a.m.

10. Electric Avenue - Eddie Grant
24. Weekend In New England - Barry Manilow

Subject: Re: Places Lyrics Quiz

Written By: Indy Gent on 08/27/02 at 09:13 a.m.

Both correct, JAQUI! :)

Quoting:
10. Electric Avenue - Eddie Grant
24. Weekend In New England - Barry Manilow
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Subject: Re: Places Lyrics Quiz (5 Lyrics left)

Written By: Gambo on 08/27/02 at 02:16 p.m.



20.  "Don't Go Back to Rockville" by REM.
21.  "Jungleland" by Bruce Springsteen.

Subject: Re: Places Lyrics Quiz (5 Lyrics left)

Written By: Indy Gent on 08/27/02 at 02:17 p.m.

Both correct, Gambo! :) :)

Quoting:


20.  "Don't Go Back to Rockville" by REM.
21.  "Jungleland" by Bruce Springsteen.
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Subject: Re: Places Lyrics Quiz (5 Lyrics left)

Written By: My_name_is_Kenny on 08/27/02 at 02:25 p.m.


Quoting:
21.  "Jungleland" by Bruce Springsteen.
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/me kicks himself real hard

Subject: Re: Places Lyrics Quiz (5 Lyrics left)

Written By: Indy Gent on 08/27/02 at 02:27 p.m.

No need to do that Kenny. There are 3 more lyrics. ;)

Quoting:


/me kicks himself real hard
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Subject: Re: Places Lyrics Quiz (3 Lyrics left)

Written By: Gambo on 08/28/02 at 07:36 a.m.



4.  "Goin' Back to Indiana" by Jackson 5.
23. "Sister Havana" by Urge Overkill.
25. "Detonation Boulevard" by Sisters of Mercy.

Subject: Re: Places Lyrics Quiz (3 Lyrics left)

Written By: Indy Gent on 08/28/02 at 08:20 a.m.

All correct, Gambo! :) :) :)
And that finishes off another round. Thanks for playing.

Quoting:


4.  "Goin' Back to Indiana" by Jackson 5.
23. "Sister Havana" by Urge Overkill.
25. "Detonation Boulevard" by Sisters of Mercy.
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