*** music trivia ***

[Ky Fried Redleg]

41. This song , written by Lolly Vegas, was originally released as a promotional track under the name "Hail." The song's prominent lyric, however, eventually became the song's official title, because it was considered more catchy and commercial-friendly. The song's title reportedly originated from the mouth of a hooker on Hollywood Boulevard, who called out to the band with the phrase that eventually became the song's title.

The song rose all the way to #5 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking the first time a Native American band had reached the Top 5 in the Billboard chart. The band was pretty groundbreaking in that they were one of the first mainstream Native American rock bands to perform in Native dress. The song spent 18 weeks in the top 40 in 1974 and was the fourth most popular song of that year.

Name the song and the band who took it to #5 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1974 . Also name the hooker( just kidding on that one ... lol) .

[Revering4Blue]

40. Speaking of bunnies, this former Playboy bunny had a #1 hit song. In fact, she had FOUR of them.. Can you name this female rock icon that had four Billboard Hot 100 #1 songs and can you name those #1 songs?

That has to be Debbie Harry. With Blondie, I am pretty sure that the 4 number 1s are Call Me, Heart of Glass, Rapture and The Tide Is High.


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[Ky Fried Redleg]

42. On New Years Eve, 1977, this band's co-founders were invited to Studio 54 in NYC by Grace Jones but were turned away by a rude doorman(something the club was notorious for doing) . The bandmates shouted "F*** Off!" at the doorman and went home and wrote a song about the experience.

The original chorus was "Ahhhh, F**** Off!" Obviously, they realized that would not get them any radio play, so they changed the curse word to something more friendly to radio , but kept the rest. A club snub at the door of the famous Studio 54 thus became the inspiration for an iconic dance anthem .

The hit was the very first song ever to reach #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 on three separate occasions. It was #1 in both 1978 AND 1979, spending a total six non-consecutive weeks at the top spot. The record sold over 7,000, 000 copies worldwide, and is certified 5X platinum by the RIAA.


Can you name the song and the band who took it to top of the charts on the Billboard Hot 100 on three different occasions?

[Ky Fried Redleg]

That has to be Debbie Harry. With Blondie, I am pretty sure that the 4 number 1s are Call Me, Heart of Glass, Rapture and The Tide Is High.


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100% correct. There's no stopping you. One can only hope to contain you.

[Revering4Blue]

100% correct. There's no stopping you. One can only hope to contain you.

Not true. Start asking questions about Rap and/or post 80’s Pop that didn’t cross over to some form of Rock Radio Format - Mainstream/Active Rock or Adult Album Alternative - and I won’t have a chance.


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[Ky Fried Redleg]

Not true. Start asking questions about Rap and/or post 80’s Pop that didn’t cross over to some form of Rock Radio Format - Mainstream/Active Rock or Adult Album Alternative - and I won’t have a chance.


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I can't. I quit listening after the 80's. lol

[Ky Fried Redleg]

43. One would think that a singer/songwriter that has been responsible for writing or co-writing 32 #1 songs would be devoid of criticism for the kind of songs he writes. But that's no so in this case. He has written more than 1,000 songs, with some sources suggesting that his catalog includes as many as 1,700 songs. Yet, there are critics, including one of his former bandmates who once said his love songs were "lightweight," or too "sentimental" or soppy." As a direct, defiant response to his critics and former bandmate, he, along with his wife, penned a song in early 1976, crafting it as a defiant statement about the power and universality of love.

The song reached the top spot of the Billboard 100 in late May of '76 , knocking the Sylvers' "Boogie Fever" out of the pole position. It sat at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 for five non-consecutive weeks in the late spring and early summer of the bicentennial year and went on to become the top song for the entire year of 1976. Not too bad for a soppy, sentimental , lightweight song. All hail the power of love!


Can you name this song, which was written around this time 50 years ago , eventually becoming the #1 song of the year? Also, what was the name of the band who rocketed it up the charts at the speed of sound?

[texasdave]

Wings. Paul McCartney slagged by John Lenno, Silly Love Songs.

Reading articles or listening to interviews, I don't think John Lennon was a fan of Paul.

[Ky Fried Redleg]

Wings. Paul McCartney slagged by John Lenno, Silly Love Songs.

Reading articles or listening to interviews, I don't think John Lennon was a fan of Paul.

I know this is rock n roll heresy but I am a bigger fan of "Wings" music than "Beatles" music. One of my favorite '70's bands.

[Ky Fried Redleg]

44. Speaking of silly love songs, this song was inspired by the Happy Hour menu of discounted drinks and snacks at a Georgetown, D.C. restaurant called Clyde's. The songwriter began penning the song while his then-wife was in the hospital having surgery and he was watching football games. The phrase on the happy hour menu sparked a playful idea for a song about stolen romantic moments during the day, with suggestive undertones.

The song's lyrics use innocent sounding phrases and metaphors(which played well in the bicentennial year) to hint at daytime sexual encounters , and its catchy melody and harmonies made it radio-friendly, masking its cheeky message.

The song replaced Wings' "Silly Love Songs" at #1 on the charts in July of '76, and somehow managed to win two Grammy's, one for Best Arrangement for Voices and one for Best New Artist. I'll never understand how Boston didn't win for Best New Artist, but that's for another question and another day.


Name this silly love song that replaced "Silly Love Songs" at the top of the Billboard chart, capturing America's imagination and bicentennial fervor in the summer of '76 ? Also, what the name of the band who recorded it and was named Best New Artist?

[Ky Fried Redleg]

Wings. Paul McCartney slagged by John Lenno, Silly Love Songs.

Reading articles or listening to interviews, I don't think John Lennon was a fan of Paul.

True. But I think he privately respected Paul's talent.

45. This song, Lennon LOVED. He labelled it " A great one," one of the few times he publicly praised Paul's work. John actually thought the song was written for him. He interpreted the song as a personal message of encouragement, or even a farewell from Paul to him. However, the fact is, the song was written for John's young son, Julian, to comfort him during his parents' divorce. The original title, in fact, made reference to Julian.

Name the song, RZ music trivia fans.

[texasdave]

Hey Jude was written for Julian Lennon, whose nickname was Jude. And that is so John Lennon to think it was written about/for him. John Lennon loved him some John Lennon.

[RichRed]

44. Speaking of silly love songs, this song was inspired by the Happy Hour menu of discounted drinks and snacks at a Georgetown, D.C. restaurant called Clyde's. The songwriter began penning the song while his then-wife was in the hospital having surgery and he was watching football games. The phrase on the happy hour menu sparked a playful idea for a song about stolen romantic moments during the day, with suggestive undertones.

The song's lyrics use innocent sounding phrases and metaphors(which played well in the bicentennial year) to hint at daytime sexual encounters , and its catchy melody and harmonies made it radio-friendly, masking its cheeky message.

The song replaced Wings' "Silly Love Songs" at #1 on the charts in July of '76, and somehow managed to win two Grammy's, one for Best Arrangement for Voices and one for Best New Artist. I'll never understand how Boston didn't win for Best New Artist, but that's for another question and another day.


Name this silly love song that replaced "Silly Love Songs" at the top of the Billboard chart, capturing America's imagination and bicentennial fervor in the summer of '76 ? Also, what the name of the band who recorded it and was named Best New Artist?

Afternoon Delight by Starland Vocal Band

[texasdave]

45. Speaking of John Lennon. An album was released n 1972 by a band that basically was a duo along with session musicians. It was their first album and on it was a song that reportedly mocked John Lennon and his greatest solo hit, Imagine. Obviously, this duo did not think much of it. Anyhow, name the band and the song.

[Roy Tucker]

I know this is rock n roll heresy but I am a bigger fan of "Wings" music than "Beatles" music. One of my favorite '70's bands.

Heresy indeed. I’m a huge McCartney fan but Wings had their moments but it’s like comparing Mozart to Wham!

I’m sure I’ve told this story before, but Mrs. Tucker #1 and I went to the Riverfront Coliseum in 1976(ish) to see McCartney and Wings. It was a pretty good show but heavy on Wings and light on Beatles.

But, because we knew we’d get loaded to the gills on cheap ass beer at the show, some bad mescaline, and firing up some fat doobies, we stayed at a downtown hotel (I forget which). But, at the hotel room, I went to get some ice and met a pretty good looker in the elevator. Between floors 1 and 10, we talked and she asked me if I wanted some company. I realized I wasn’t dazzling her with my charms and that she was a working girl looking for some $$$ for a fast bj. My midwestern manners kicked in ano I said no thank you.