Poldo's Music Trivia II

OK, girls and boys, more 50s one-hit wonders: This novelty 1958 smash hit was written and recorded by "David Seville", a pseudonym. A man in love with a woman who ignores him takes "drastic" measures and is given some advice. Recorded in the artist's bathroom taped at double-speed. Mistakenly thought to be Alvin and The Chipmunks' first recording. It topped the Billboard, Cashbox and R&B charts and sold over one million copies. Covered in Spanish by Manuel "El Loco" Valdes. Song? Artist? For extra credit - advice? Answer: "Witch Doctor" by Ross Bagdasarian, Sr. Advice: "Oo ee oo ah ah ting tang walla walla bing bang". ...and, of course, who can forget "El Medico Brujo"? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwGwl-ktuNA&list=RDxwGwl-ktuNA&start_radio=1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFrczwGOhiQ&list=RDmFrczwGOhiQ&start_radio=1

OK, girls and boys, more 50s one-hit wonders: It was 1958 and lead vocalist Vito Picone, as well as harmony singer Arthur Venosa, were teenagers living in Staten Island. They co-wrote the lyrics to an enduring doo-wop ballad which was their group's only hit. The melody was inspired by a classic nursery rhyme. A young, innocent lover compares his sweetheart to a celestial object. It became a defining track of the era. Topped both Billboard Hot 100 and R&B, was Certified Gold and remained in the charts for 19 weeks. Covered by Dion in '61 and by Randy & The Rainbows in '63. Song? Group? Answe: "Little Star" by The Elegants. Vito Picone is 84 and he is the only original member still alive. He continues to perform as Vito Picone and The Elegants. He appeared in "Goodfellas", "The Irishman" and "The Sopranos". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8F4vdF-bJc&list=RDl8F4vdF-bJc&start_radio=1 https://www.youtube.com/...

OK, boys and girls, more 60s/70s TWO-hit wonders: This Simonton, TX singer/songwriter's biggest hit came in 1973 with a soul-rock anthem penned by Mentor Williams in 1970. It had previously been recorded by Mike Berry and by John Henry Kurtz in 1972. It talks about the power of music to give us comfort, ease, escape and emotional release. It became a massive worldwide hit in 1973, topping the charts at #5 and Certified Gold. Covered by Michael Bolton, Uncle Kracker, The Rolling Stones and Rod Stewart. He had previously had a hit in 1964 that peaked at #13 and was covered by The Mamas and the Papas. Artist? Two hits? Answer: Dobie Gray. Biggest hit: "Drift Away". Other hit: "The 'In' Crowd". Later became a very successful Nashville songwriter. He died in 2011 and left his entire estate to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NIuyDWzctgY&list=RDNIuyDWzctgY&start_radio=1 https://www.youtube.com/w...

OK, girls and boys, more 70s one-hit wonders: Barry and Robin Gibb co-wrote this soft 1977 disco ballad about loyalty and lost love. An Australian songbird recorded it specifically to be included in the "Saturday Night Fever" soundtrack, but it never was. Barry multitracked all the background vocals including, of course, his trademark stratospheric falsetto. It became her only hit, a worldwide sensation, peaking at #3 on Billboard, #2 in Australia and #11 in the UK. Covered by Destiny's Child in 2001. Artist? Song? Answer: "Emotion" by Samantha Sang. Born Cheryl Lau Sang in 1951, her voice had the perfect Bee Gee-esque breathiness. Robin was supposed to be in the studio but, unfortunately, this was at the peak of his feud with Barry so he chose not to. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPwpVJ-eIgg&list=RDzPwpVJ-eIgg&start_radio=1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWKdMmH0B-E&list=RDxWKdMmH0B-E&start_radio=1

OK, girls and boys, back to the 60s: It was 1966 and Michelle Phillips, then married to John, had brief affairs with both Denny Doherty and with Gene Clark of The Byrds, causing her temporary expulsion from the group. This inspired John and Denny to co-write this folk-rock classic after they patched things up. During the recording, Denny comes in too soon during the third and final chorus and, despite his best efforts, engineer Bones Howe was unable to correct the "happy mistake". Producer Lou Adler, however, liked it and decided to keep it in, becoming the song's trademark. Song? Answer: "I Saw Her Again" by The Mamas and The Papas. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vaIBZCLUQU&list=RD4vaIBZCLUQU&start_radio=1

OK, boys and girls, more Mop Tops: This romantic 1966 Macca ballad from "Revolver" was "meant to have a Beach Boys sound". He says it is "one of (his) favourite" works. Sir George Martin believed that it was one of Paul's best songs and Lennon said it is "the best tune of the album" and "one of my favourite songs of The Beatles". Named by Mojo Magazine "the fourth best song of all time" in 2000. Inspired by then-girlfriend Jane Asher. A tender song about desiring to always be together with your lover. Song? Answer: "Here, There and Everywhere" by The Beatles. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FusIKjztap8&list=RDFusIKjztap8&start_radio=1