Poldo's Music Trivia II

OK, boys and girls, back to the 50s: In this 1958 doo-wop/rock classic, parents nag a teenage boy to do household chores, threaten punishments if he doesn't and he responds with a dismissive refrain. Written by Leiber and Stoller, it was recorded by an L.A.-based R&B vocal group with a memorable tenor sax solo by King Curtis. #1 R&B for 7 weeks, #1 Billboard Hot 100, inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1999. They were the first vocal group inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Hilariously sung by Arnold Schwarzenegger while taking a shower in "Twins" (1988). Group? Song? Answer: "Yakety Yak" by The Coasters. It inspired Boots Randolph's "Yakety Sax" and Chet Atkins' "Yakety Axe". Leon Hughes, the last of the original Coasters, left us in 2003 at age 92. For me, it is impossible to think about "Yakety Yak" without thinking about The Governator. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRA3majpFXI...

OK. girls and boys, more 70s one-hit wonders: The only charting solo hit for this Detroit native came in 1979 with a soft country-rock ballad which he comopsed and performed. A comforting tune offering unconditional support and reminding someone that feeling lonely is a normal, shared experience. The song was heavily influenced by Roy Orbison's 1960 "Only the Lonely" (hint, hint!). It peaked at #7 on Billboard's Hot 100 and topped the Adult Contemporary charts for 5 weeks. Jackson Browne, Glenn Frey, Don Henley, Don Felder and Phil Everly added background vocals. A major figure of the 70s Southern California country-rock sound, he co-wrote many of The Eagles', Linda Ronstadt's, James Taylor's and Bonnie Raitt's greatest hits. He dated Linda Ronstadt for a while in the 70s. Covered by the late great Raul Malo from The Mavericks in 2006. Artist? Song? Answer: "You're Only Lonely" by J.D. Souther. He was asked by the early Eagles...

OK, boys and girls, back to the 2010s (doggone it, the ol' guy is trying his best to keep up!): Described as a song of "traditional masculine bravado" as well as fashion and self-love, this 2014 Mark Ronson/Bruno Mars funk/dance-pop/hip-hop collaboration topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart for 14 weeks and went 11 X Platinum. Hawaiian pop icon Mars sang the lead vocals, evoking 80s funk. Named by Billboard as the Best-Performing Song of the 2010s. The music video has had over 6 billion views (yes, billion with a "B", Dr. Evil!). Mars performed it on the Super Bowl 50 halftime show and on Saturday Night Live. The recording took almost eight months to complete. Song? Answer: "Uptown Funk" by Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars. Peter Gene Hernández aka Bruno Mars was born in Honolulu. His father is of Puerto Rican descent. Along with his band, The Hooligans, he is a true dynamo on stage! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPf0YbXqDm0&list=RDOPf0YbXqDm...