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Subject: 'Name-Dropper' Lyrics Quiz (LAST ANSWER REVEALED)
Written By: CeramicsFanatic on 07/15/08 at 3:02 pm
Hi all! :)
Here's a short quiz that I've put together for your enjoyment. Listed below are 16 lyrics which contain the name of a famous person. It's your job to identify the song title and artist. Most of them are quite easy, so I expect this quiz will go quickly! :D
Limit: 3
(As always, NO CHEATING, please!!)
1. "Puts on (Frank) Sinatra and starts to cry"
bookmistress (On And On - Stephen Bishop)
2. "...in a show with everything but Yul Brynner"
bookmistress (One Night In Bangkok - Murray Head)
3. "Scratches his head and does his best James Dean"
bookmistress (Jand And Diane - John Cougar)
4. "Glenn Miller's band was better than before"
Paul (Reminiscing - Little River Band)
5. "You like to drive like Mario Andretti"
ladybug (Good For Me - Amy Grant)
6. "I moved like (Jean) Harlowe in Monte Carlo"
Henk (I've Never Been To Me - Charlene)
7. "I feel a-tragic like I'm Marlon Brando"
Paul (China Girl - David Bowie)
8. "Got James Taylor on the stereo"
Gaylon (Rings - Cymarron)
9. "Pretending that you're Al Green, Al Green"
Henk (Goody Two Shoes - Adam Ant)
10. "...like (Frank) Sinatra in a younger day"
nally (Life In A Northern Town - Dream Academy)
11. "Nothing but blues and Elvis (Presley)..."
Gaylon
12. "Well I hope Neil Young will remember"
Gaylon (Sweet Home Alabama - Lynyrd Skynyrd)
13. "Andy Kaufman in the wrestling match"
nally (Man On The Moon - R.E.M.)
14. "We got back in the car and listened to a (Bob) Dylan tape"
(Coming Up Close - 'Til Tuesday)
15. "Mr. (Nikita) Kurshchev said he will bury you"
Paul (Russians - Sting)
16. "Poor old Johnny Ray sounded sad upon the radio"
Henk (Come On Eileen - Dexy's Midnight Runners)
(Yes, I know I have Sinatra in here twice...what can I say, he comes up a lot in songs! ::) ;D)
Subject: Re: 'Name-Dropper' Lyrics Quiz
Written By: bookmistress4ever on 07/15/08 at 3:05 pm
oooh...another great quiz!
1. On and on - Stephen Bishop
2. One night in Bangkok - Murray Head?
3. Jack and Diane - John Cougar (I don't think he was Mellencamp in his career yet at this time) ;)
Subject: Re: 'Name-Dropper' Lyrics Quiz
Written By: Paul on 07/15/08 at 3:08 pm
Wonderful stuff as always, young Karen... :)
#4. 'Reminiscing' - Little River Band
#7. 'China Girl' - David Bowie
#15. 'Russians' - Sting
Subject: Re: 'Name-Dropper' Lyrics Quiz
Written By: CeramicsFanatic on 07/15/08 at 3:28 pm
oooh...another great quiz!
1. On and on - Stephen Bishop
2. One night in Bangkok - Murray Head?
3. Jack and Diane - John Cougar (I don't think he was Mellencamp in his career yet at this time) ;)
Thanks, Patty...
All of your answers are 100% correct! :D
Subject: Re: 'Name-Dropper' Lyrics Quiz
Written By: CeramicsFanatic on 07/15/08 at 3:28 pm
Wonderful stuff as always, young Karen... :)
#4. 'Reminiscing' - Little River Band
#7. 'China Girl' - David Bowie
#15. 'Russians' - Sting
Thank you, Paul...
Your answers are also spot-on! 8)
Subject: Re: 'Name-Dropper' Lyrics Quiz
Written By: Gaylon on 07/15/08 at 4:05 pm
11. FM - Steely Dan
12. Sweet Home Alabama - Lynnard Skynnard
Subject: Re: 'Name-Dropper' Lyrics Quiz
Written By: CeramicsFanatic on 07/15/08 at 4:16 pm
11. FM - Steely Dan
12. Sweet Home Alabama - Lynnard Skynnard
Right you are, Gaylon! :)
Subject: Re: 'Name-Dropper' Lyrics Quiz
Written By: Henk on 07/15/08 at 4:17 pm
Good... Still three left for me to take. :)
#6: (I've) Never Been To Me - Charlene
#9: Goody Two Shoes - Adam Ant
#16: Come On Eileen - Dexy's Midnight Runners & Emerald Express
Great idea for a quiz. ;)
Subject: Re: 'Name-Dropper' Lyrics Quiz
Written By: CeramicsFanatic on 07/15/08 at 4:32 pm
Good... Still three left for me to take. :)
#6: (I've) Never Been To Me - Charlene
#9: Goody Two Shoes - Adam Ant
#16: Come On Eileen - Dexy's Midnight Runners & Emerald Express
Well done with those, Henk! ;)
Great idea for a quiz. ;)
Thanks! :)
Subject: Re: 'Name-Dropper' Lyrics Quiz
Written By: nally on 07/15/08 at 5:01 pm
Hiya Karen! Long time no see on the Quizzes!
10 = Life In A Northern Town | Dream Academy (they also mention "John F Kennedy and the Beatles" later in the song!)
13 = Man In The Moon | REM
No clue on the other remaining ones at the moment.
Subject: Re: 'Name-Dropper' Lyrics Quiz
Written By: CeramicsFanatic on 07/15/08 at 5:12 pm
Hiya Karen! Long time no see on the Quizzes!
10 = Life In A Northern Town | Dream Academy (they also mention "John F Kennedy and the Beatles" later in the song!)
13 = Man In The Moon | REM
Hi, Jeff!
Your answers are both correct! :)
No clue on the other remaining ones at the moment.
I had thought that you might know #5, but maybe not... :-\\
Subject: Re: 'Name-Dropper' Lyrics Quiz
Written By: nally on 07/15/08 at 5:13 pm
I had thought that you might know #5, but maybe not... :-\\
Nope, not comin' to me yet. :-\\ Maybe somebody else will know it. :)
Subject: Re: 'Name-Dropper' Lyrics Quiz (3 LEFT!)
Written By: ladybug316 on 07/15/08 at 11:28 pm
Aw, crap! I missed all the ones I know, although I think #5 may be an Amy Grant song.
Subject: Re: 'Name-Dropper' Lyrics Quiz (3 LEFT!)
Written By: nicki_morrissey on 07/16/08 at 1:25 am
Lord, I can't believe I know this, but is number 5 "Crash" by Gwen Stefani? :-\\
Subject: Re: 'Name-Dropper' Lyrics Quiz (3 LEFT!)
Written By: CeramicsFanatic on 07/17/08 at 10:51 am
Aw, crap! I missed all the ones I know, although I think #5 may be an Amy Grant song.
It is indeed an Amy Grant song, Shannon! :)
Subject: Re: 'Name-Dropper' Lyrics Quiz (3 LEFT!)
Written By: CeramicsFanatic on 07/17/08 at 10:52 am
Lord, I can't believe I know this, but is number 5 "Crash" by Gwen Stefani? :-\\
I'm sorry, but that is incorrect... :-\\
Subject: Re: 'Name-Dropper' Lyrics Quiz (3 LEFT!)
Written By: ladybug316 on 07/17/08 at 3:25 pm
It is indeed an Amy Grant song, Shannon! :)
OK, I've been singing this ALL day to try to remember the title and I don't even like this song! It's called You Could Be So Good For Me, I think.
Subject: Re: 'Name-Dropper' Lyrics Quiz (2.5 LEFT!)
Written By: Gaylon on 07/17/08 at 9:01 pm
8. Rings by Cimarron
I knew the song but it took me a while to remember who did it
Subject: Re: 'Name-Dropper' Lyrics Quiz (2.5 LEFT!)
Written By: nally on 07/17/08 at 10:59 pm
Aw, crap! I missed all the ones I know, although I think #5 may be an Amy Grant song.
It is indeed an Amy Grant song, Shannon! :)
Amy Grant, Amy Grant.... I know some of her songs, but I can't seem to recall one where she mentions Mario Andretti. :-\\ :( Nope, can't think of it.
Subject: Re: 'Name-Dropper' Lyrics Quiz (2.5 LEFT!)
Written By: CeramicsFanatic on 07/18/08 at 1:59 pm
8. Rings by Cimarron
I knew the song but it took me a while to remember who did it
Good spot, Gaylon! :)
Subject: Re: 'Name-Dropper' Lyrics Quiz (1.5 LEFT --- Limit Removed!!!)
Written By: bookmistress4ever on 07/18/08 at 2:24 pm
5. You could be so good for me
Subject: Re: 'Name-Dropper' Lyrics Quiz (1.5 LEFT --- Limit Removed!!!)
Written By: CeramicsFanatic on 07/18/08 at 2:28 pm
5. You could be so good for me
Hi, Patty!
You gave more than I needed...it's actually just called 'Good For Me'! :)
Subject: Re: 'Name-Dropper' Lyrics Quiz (3 LEFT!)
Written By: Henk on 07/18/08 at 3:08 pm
OK, I've been singing this ALL day to try to remember the title and I don't even like this song! It's called You Could Be So Good For Me, I think.
5. You could be so good for me
Hi, Patty!
You gave more than I needed...it's actually just called 'Good For Me'! :)
Actually, Shannon was first.
Subject: Re: 'Name-Dropper' Lyrics Quiz (3 LEFT!)
Written By: CeramicsFanatic on 07/18/08 at 3:24 pm
Actually, Shannon was first.
Oh dear...
I totally missed Shannon's post! :-[
Subject: Re: 'Name-Dropper' Lyrics Quiz (1.5 LEFT --- Limit Removed!!!)
Written By: CeramicsFanatic on 07/18/08 at 3:25 pm
Hi, Patty!
You gave more than I needed...it's actually just called 'Good For Me'! :)
I'm so sorry, Patty...
I'd missed Shannon's post but she apparently got it first, and I'm gonna have to give it to her... :-\\
Subject: Re: 'Name-Dropper' Lyrics Quiz (1.5 LEFT --- Limit Removed!!!)
Written By: bookmistress4ever on 07/18/08 at 5:31 pm
I'm so sorry, Patty...
I'd missed Shannon's post but she apparently got it first, and I'm gonna have to give it to her... :-\\
No problem. I wasn't really sure of the answer anyways. I thought it could have been "Baby Baby" too.
Subject: Re: 'Name-Dropper' Lyrics Quiz (1 LEFT w/Clues --- Limit Removed!!!)
Written By: nally on 07/18/08 at 5:36 pm
No problem. I wasn't really sure of the answer anyways. I thought it could have been "Baby Baby" too.
I've heard that song countless times...I don't think she mentions any famous people's names in it. :-\\ 'Tis one of my faves of hers, though! :)
Subject: Re: 'Name-Dropper' Lyrics Quiz (1 LEFT w/Clues --- Limit Removed!!!)
Written By: CeramicsFanatic on 07/19/08 at 11:47 am
Any guesses on the last one? ??? :)
Subject: Re: 'Name-Dropper' Lyrics Quiz (1 LEFT w/Clues --- Limit Removed!!!)
Written By: nally on 07/22/08 at 11:00 am
Still no clue as to what it might be :( :-[
Subject: Re: 'Name-Dropper' Lyrics Quiz (1 LEFT w/Clues --- Limit Removed!!!)
Written By: CeramicsFanatic on 07/22/08 at 1:50 pm
Still no clue as to what it might be :( :-[
Well, in that case I'll just tell everybody what it is...
It's called 'Coming Up Close' and it's by the band 'Til Tuesday (whose biggest hit was 'Voices Carry')... :)
Subject: Re: 'Name-Dropper' Lyrics Quiz (LAST ANSWER REVEALED)
Written By: nally on 07/22/08 at 4:57 pm
Well, in that case I'll just tell everybody what it is...
It's called 'Coming Up Close' and it's by the band 'Til Tuesday (whose biggest hit was 'Voices Carry')... :)
Well I guess you did a good job stumping us then! That particular song seems rather obscure, at least to me, since I only know "Voices Carry" and "What About Love". :-\\
Subject: Re: 'Name-Dropper' Lyrics Quiz (LAST ANSWER REVEALED)
Written By: CeramicsFanatic on 07/22/08 at 5:23 pm
Well I guess you did a good job stumping us then! That particular song seems rather obscure, at least to me, since I only know "Voices Carry" and "What About Love". :-\\
I think this one is better than their other two... :)
Subject: Re: 'Name-Dropper' Lyrics Quiz (LAST ANSWER REVEALED)
Written By: nally on 07/22/08 at 5:28 pm
I think this one is better than their other two... :)
That's fine; I can respect that. Most of us probably don't know that one, though. If I can find it on Youtube, I would be glad to take a listen to it! :)
Subject: Re: 'Name-Dropper' Lyrics Quiz (LAST ANSWER REVEALED)
Written By: CeramicsFanatic on 07/22/08 at 5:30 pm
That's fine; I can respect that. Most of us probably don't know that one, though. If I can find it on Youtube, I would be glad to take a listen to it! :)
You definitely should see if you can find it, Jeff! It's a good song! :)
Subject: Re: 'Name-Dropper' Lyrics Quiz (LAST ANSWER REVEALED)
Written By: mikebennington on 10/29/08 at 6:16 am
HIya all, most of them are just over :-[ .....
But , would take on the 8 one.....
#8 - Rings - Cymarron
The song is from the album -Rings: The Very Best of Cymarron- by Cymarron released on 1999. The song is tagged as "rings, cymarron" on which i found on http://www.whoditty.com. :)
Hope am on the right track CeramicsFanatic.