Atlantic Seaboard Skirmish – Lost Round
“The Lost Round”
Questions by Brick Barientos
This round consists of pre-1990’s pop music.
TOSS-UPS
1. Although “I Can See Clearly Now” by Johnny Nash may have been the first #1 reggae-inspired pop tune, this song was probably the first time white suburban kids saw the word “reggae” in print. For 10 points, name this song from Fulfillingness First Finale by Stevie Wonder.
Answer: “Boogie On Reggae Woman”
2. They’ve collaborated with Liza Minelli and Dusty Springfield and their musical Closer to Heaven concerns gay life. Although they both came from Northern England, they met in London and first took the name West End, but changed to their current moniker because it sounded like an English rap group. For 10 points, name this duo consisting of Chris Lowe and Neil Tennant whose hits include ”Opportunities (Let’s Make Lots of Money)”, “What Have I Done to Deserve This”and “West End Girls”
Answer: Pet Shop Boys
3. In the 3rd century BC, the Greek engineer Ctesibius of Alexandria invented the first version called a hydraulis, a water-powered instrument that could be heard in large and noisy places. Electrical and electronic versions have most frequently been employed in popular music of the last half century in such songs as “Let’s Dance” by Chris Montez, “Let It Be” by the Beatles and “Crocodile Rock” by Elton John. For 10 points, name this keyboard instrument with pipes that is used in both sacred and symphonic music.
Answer: Organ
4. The chord progression follows the circle of fifths for 6 chords in a row in the chorus. Written by Pat Ballard, it appears in the opening of Halloween II and Halloween H20 and was sung on The Simpsons in a Stand By Me parody. For 10 points, name this song that in the most famous version recorded by the Chordettes, the title character answers with a deep-voiced,”Y-y-y-e-e-e-s-s-s?”
Answer: “Mr. Sandman”
5. Born in London to Scottish parents, he considered a career as a professional soccer player before going into the entertainment business as a traveling folk singer. His 1977 single “The Killing of Georgie” told the life and death of a gay New York jet-setter. For 10 points, name this rocker whose 21st century output has featured the four volume Great American Song Book.
Answer: Rod Stewart
6. TWO ANSWERS REQUIRED. He spent a year at the NavalAcademy before going to Queen’s College where he met her. Together at the BrillBuilding they wrote some of the greatest songs of the 1960s including “Will You Love Me Tomorrow”, “PleasantValley Sunday” and “Up On the Roof”. For 10 points, name this songwriting team, married for nine years, whose female member became an iconic singer-songwriter of the 1970s.
Answer: Gerry Goffin and Carole King
7. It was the title of a segment of the Beach Boys’ Elements Suite, that helped accelerate Brian Wilson’s descent into a nervous breakdown. It was combined with “Ice” in the title of a 1981 Pat Benatar hit. For 10 points, what is this word that was the title of two completely different songs, a #1 song for the Ohio Players, and a single for the Pointer Sisters written by Bruce Springsteen.
Answer: Fire
8. Blues pianist Roosevelt Sykes bore the singular form as a nickname, so his backing band had the name in plural form. Another jazz, blues and R&B pianist, Joe Liggins, also had a band with this name that had a hit with “Pink Champagne” in 1950. For 10 points, What is this common group name that also identifies a studio group of the 1980s whose members included Jimmy Page and Jeff Beck and was fronted by vocalist Robert Plant.
Answer: The Honeydrippers
9. Born into a musical family, she played banjo, guitar and autoharp as well as performing in comedy skits between musical numbers. She wrote “Ring of Fire” with Merle Kilgore to describe her relation to Johnny Cash and his addiction to amphetamines and barbiturates. For 10 points, name this country music icon portrayed on the screen by Reese Witherspoon.
Answer: June Carter Cash
10. It may have originated with the 1895 murder of Williams Lyons at the hands of Lee Sheldon in a St. Louis barroom shooting. The name is also believed to apply to riverboat cargo handlers or tall men in the 19th century. What is this song that Dick Clark had the lyrics changed when Lloyd Price performed it on American Bandstand, from a fight over gambling to a fight over a woman.
Answer: “Stagger Lee”
11. It’s the Anglicization of a Brazilian musician who led the group Timbalada which consisted of over a hundred percussionist and singers. It’s also the name of the blues pianist who had with the tune “Black Night” in 1951. For 10 points, what is this common name that is most identified with a manically-depressed Charles Schulz character who manages and pitches for a perpetually-losing little league baseball team.
Answer: Charlie or Charles Brown
12. Among the earliest examples of this form of music can be found in the sacred songs of nearly every religion. Some popular music in this style includes “The Longest Time” by Billy Joel, “Don’t Worry Be Happy” by Bobby McFerrin and “I Will Get There” by Boyz II Men. For 10 points, what is this term that applies to a performance composed entirely of voices with no instrumental accompaniment whatsoever.
Answer: A cappella
13. Sarah MacLachlan’s version is a depressing walk through a colorless world. Three Dog Night’s version was written by Earl Robinson and updated by David Arkin in celebration of racial harmony. For 10 points, what title identifies both these songs?
Answer: “Black and White”
14. With members whose heritage included England, Scotland, Ireland, Jamaica and Yemen, their version of “Swing Low” became the anthem of the 2003 English rugby team. They took their name from an official British government form for unemployment benefits. For 10 points, name this reggae-dub band whose most famous hits in the United States were “I Got You Babe” with Chrissie Hynde, “can’t Help Falling in Love” and “Red Red Wine”.
Answer: UB40
15. Ten Years After performed a nine minute version of “I’m Going Home”. Sha-Na-Na did a nine song set right before Jimi Hendrix closed the festival. For 10 points, name this 1969 three-day outdoor concert in New YorkState that is the iconic symbol of rock music combined with the hippie culture.
Answer: Woodstock
ATLANTIC SEABOARD SKIRMISH
PRE-1990S POP MUSIC PACKET
BONUSES
1.For 10 points each, answer these questions about related songs.
A.This 1966 song from the Mamas and the Papas was their only #1 was supposedly written when Denny Doherty prompted John Phillips to write a tune with universal appeal.
Answer: “Monday, Monday”
B.The vocal with the lyrics “Ba-DAH-da-da-da-da” at the beginning of “Monday, Monday” is cribbed for the instrumental intro of this 1982 Prince title album track.
Answer: “1999"
C.Written by Prince under the name Christopher, it has nearly the same melody as “1999", was a hit for the Bangles in 1986 and is a lyrical nod to “Monday, Monday”.
Answer: “Manic Monday”
2.For 10 points each, identify these performers with a climatic season in their name.
A.He played Dr. Noah Drake on GeneralHospital sandwiched between his U.S. hits “Speak to the Sky” and “Jessie’s Girl”.
Answer: Rick Springfield
B.Among the hits of this “Queen of Disco” are “Hot Stuff”, “Last Dance” and “She Works Hard for the Money”.
Answer: Donna Summer
C.His orchestra performed both big band and light classical music. His instrumental version of “Count Every Star” was a hit in 1950 and he wrote the main theme for the 1964 movie Diamond Head.
Answer: Hugo Winterhalter
3.For 10 points each, what record label originally released these singles in the United States?
A.“The Love You Save” by the Jackson 5.
Answer: Motown
B.“SurfCity” by Jan and Dean.
Answer: Liberty
C.“A Walk in the Black Forest” by Horst Jankowski
Answer: Mercury
4.For 10 points each, identify the non-greatest hits albums from the tracks on the album and the artist.
A.“Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho”, “Casey Jones (Railroadin’ Man)” and “Bells of St. Mary’s” by Laurie London.
Answer: He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands
B.“Tell Her About It”, “The Longest Time” and “Uptown Girl” by Billy Joel.
Answer: An Innocent Man
C.“Honey Can I Put On Your Clothes”, “Tomorrow” and “You Don’t Bring Me Flowers” by Barbra Streisand.
Answer: Songbird
5.I want you to name the members of each of these bands. Each complete lineup is worth 10 points. You’ll receive partial credit for all your answers.
A.The Honeycombs had five members. Each correct answer is worth 2 points.
Answer: Denis D'Ell, Honey Lantree, John Lantree, Martin Murray and Alan Ward
B.ABBA had four members. Your first two correct answer are worth 3 points each, the last two 2 points each.
Answer: Benny Andersson, Agnetha Fältskog, Anni-Frid "Frida" Lyngstad and Björn Ulvaeus
C.The classic Tokens who had a hit with “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” in 1961 had four members. Your first two correct answer are worth 3 points each, the last two 2 points each.
Answer: Mitch Margo, Phil Marocola, Hank Medress, and Jay Siegel
6.For 10 points each, name any of the credited songwriters of these songs.
A.“Learning’ the Blues”.
Answer: Delores Vicki Silvers
B.“Wonderful Land”.
Answer: Jerry Lordan
C.“Grazing in the Grass”.
Answer: Harry Elston or Philemon Hou
7.For 10 points each, identify these vehicles in song lyrics.
A.The singer is about to leave on what vehicle in “Babe” from Styx?
Answer: Train
B.How do the title characters get to Paris and London in “The Ballad of John and Yoko” by the Beatles?
Answer: Plane
C.You could have one of these amusement park attractions. The amusement never ends, according to “Sledgehammer” by Peter Gabriel.
Answer: Bumper Car
8.For 10 points each, tell me what instrument the following people are most associated with.
A.Bruce Napier of the Ohio Players.
Answer: Trumpet
B.Don Henley of the Eagles.
Answer: Drums
C.Joe Perry of Aerosmith.
Answer: Guitar
9.For 10 points each, identify these producers.
A.He was the producer of Stars on 45, Singles Remixed by Destiny’s Child and Farewell Tour: Live from Melbourne by the Eagles.
Answer: Ken Ehrlich
B.He produced “Rock Your Baby” for George McCrae, “Rocking Chair” for Gwen McCrae and the many hits for his own Sunshine Band.
Answer: K.C. or Harry Wayne Casey
C.He produced “Cocoanut Woman” for Harry Belafonte, as well as Perry Como and Eartha Kitt.
Answer: Joe Carlton
10.For 10 points each, identify these songs that begin with the words “Don’t Let..”.
A.Written by Slim Willett, it was a #1 hit for Perry Como in 1953.
Answer: “Don’t Let the Stars Get in Your Eyes”
B.This 1958 Roy Hamilton hit was penned by Jesse Stone.
Answer: “Don’t Let Go”
C.Liverpudlians Gerry and the Pacemakers hit the charts in 1964 with this song composed by lead singer and guitarist Gerry Marsden.
Answer: “Don’t Let the Sun Catch You Crying”
11.For 5 points each, identify these solo acts on the sheet.
A.Answer: Lloyd Price
B.Answer: Bobby Darin
C.Answer: Patsy Cline
D.Answer: Dusty Springfield
E.Answer: Michael Jackson
F.Answer: Bobby Brown
12.For 10 points each, name any of the credited songwriters of these songs.
A.“Slow Poke”. Includes the lyric,”You keep me waitin' till it's gettin' aggravatin' you’re a slow poke.”
Answer: Pee Wee King, Chilton Price or Redd Stewart. Price actually wrote the song, but gave credit to King and Stewart for promoting her career. B. “Indian Reservation”, a tune supposedly sung by a Cherokee and made famous by Paul Rever and the Raiders.
Answer: John D. Loudermilk
C.“Long Time”, which was a hit for Boston.
Answer: Tom Scholz
13.Identify these album covers by artist and title. Name both elements for 5 points. Name either element for 3 points. Pixelization and other methods have been used to obscure the answers.
A.Answer: How Will the Wolf Survive by Los Lobos
B.Answer: City of Glass by Stan Kenton
C.Answer: Singin’ the Blues by B.B. King
D.Answer: Blood on the Tracks by Bob Dylan
E.Answer: Night Beat by Sam Cooke
F.Answer: Give Em Enough Rope by the Clash
14.For 10 points each, identify these lead singers.
A.Yes, except for the brief time Trevor Horn was the lead singer.
Answer: Jon Anderson
B.The Bee Gees for most of their disco hey-day tunes.
Answer: Barry Gibb
C.The Commodores.
Answer: Lionel Ritchie (Nicole’s Dad)
15.For 10 points each, identify these genres and styles.
A.Taking it’s name from a 1975 Smokey Robinson album, it’s a sensuous form of R&B and soul popular from the late 1970 to early 1990s whose practitioners include Deniece Williams, Luther Vandross and Anita Baker.
Answer: Quiet Storm
B.Like Quiet Storm, it is a more danceable, slick form of R&B that continues to be popular today as opposed to the grittier hip-hop. Artists in this genre include Klymaxx, R. Kelly and Mary J. Blige.
Answer: Urban Contemporary. Ironically, Keith Urban is not an urban singer at all, but a country singer.
C.Frequently interchangeable with Big Band, it’s heyday was 1935-1936. Its stars were bandleaders such as Benny Goodman, Count Basie and Glenn Miller, but vocalists such as the Andrews Sisters, Ella Fitzgerald and Frank Sinatra were also popular.
Answer: Swing
16.For 10 points each, identify these names in song lyrics.
A.This United States military leader appears in the title of the only hit song by Larry Verne.
Answer: Mr. Custer
B.In “Crazy Little Thing Called Love” by Queen, the backup singers say “Ready” to him, probably a reference to the lead singer.
Answer: Freddie Mercury
C.The first and last name of the man whom Isaac Hayes sings,”is a black private dick who’s a sex machine to all the chicks.”
Answer: John Shaft
17.For 10 points each, tell me what groups these solo acts are most famous for performing with.
A.Diana Ross
Answer: The Supremes
B.Paul McCartney
Answer: The Beatles or Wings
C.This was Buddy Holly’s band.
Answer: The Crickets
18.For 10 points each, tell me where these performers came out of.
A.What city gave us Tony Orlando, the Ramones and LL Cool J?
Answer: New York
B.What state gave us Looking Glass, Ashley Tisdale and Bruce Springsteen?
Answer: New Jersey
C.What country of the United Kingdom was the origin of the Bay City Rollers, Annie Lennox and Sheena Easton.
Answer: Scotland
19.For 10 points each, identify these songs that with a geographical location in the title.
A.A #1 song for Wilbert Harrison, according to the lyrics,”They’ve got some crazy little women there and I’m gonna get me one.”
Answer: “Kansas City”
B.Written by Bob Merrill and made popular by Guy Mitchell, the singer has pawned everything he has to impress a beautiful blonde.
Answer: “PittsburghPennsylvania”
C.The signature tune of Tony Bennett, it’s the punch line of many an atrocious pun.
Answer: “I Left My Heart in San Francisco”
20.For 5 points each, identify these groups on the sheet.
A.1951/Group
Answer: The Weavers
B.1950/Group
Answer: Andrews Sisters
C.1988/Group
Answer: Escape Club
D.1954/Group
Answer: Crew-Cuts
E.1969/Group
Answer: Creedence Clearwater Revival
F.1981/Group
Answer: The Irish Rovers
21.For 10 points each, tell me the movies that received Academy Award Nominations for Best Original Song for these entries.
A.“Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Ques Sera, Sera)”
Answer: The Man Who Knew Too Much
B.“The Shadow of Your Smile”
Answer: The Sandpiper
C.“The Look of Love”
Answer: Casino Royale
22.For 10 points each, name these funk hits.
A.This 1985 #1 pop hit for Ready for the World may have been directed at a drummer protege of Prince.
Answer: “Oh Sheila”
B.From the Earth, Wind and Fire album Open Our Eyes, the title refers to we, the people of the sun.
Answer: “Mighty Mighty”
C.Kool and the Gang included it on their 1983 In the Heart album when live audiences went wild for it. In the music video, lead vocalist James “J.T.” Taylor sings it to a matronly waitress.
Answer: “Joanna”
23.For 10 points each, identify these singers whose first names begin with the letters “E-L”. I’ll need both first and last names.
A.His single “Are You Lonesome Tonight” stayed at Number #1 from November 1960-January 1961.
Answer: Elvis Presley
B.His 1982 hit “EmptyGarden (Hey Hey Johnny)” was a tribute to John Lennon.
Answer: Elton John