Poldo's Music Trivia II

OK, boys and girls, back to the 60s: The comedic musical duo Flo & Eddie was a "direct descendant" of which popular 60s group? Answer: The Turtles. Mark Volman and Howard Kaylan were founding members of the Turtles. Mark Volman left us last year at age 78. Howard Kaylan is 79. By far, my favorite Turtles song is "Lady-O" by Judee Sill. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4tSxbYhUwc&list=RDP4tSxbYhUwc&start_radio=1

OK, girls and boys, back to the 60s: The only two Top 40 hits by this NYC "baroque-pop" 60s group were written by a 16 year-old member of the band, dedicated to another member's girlfriend, whom he was infatuated with. Name the band and their two hits. Answer: The Left Banke. "Walk Away Renée" and "Pretty Ballerina". Michael Brown wrote them, inspired by Renée Fladen, then girlfriend of the band's bassist Tom Finn. Ever since I heard "Walk Away Renée" for the first time in 1966, to this day it remains one of my all-time favorite tunes. Lowen and Navarro did a very respectable acoustic cover. In those days, many American bands adopted British-sounding names (wonder why?!). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6uqBTzfcIk4&list=RD6uqBTzfcIk4&start_radio=1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-Ep5x-DETc&list=RDm-Ep5x-DETc&start_radio=1

OK, girls and boys, more 70s one-hit wonders: The only charting hit for this Nashville-based singer/songwriter came in 1974 with a country-rockabilly crossover tune that he wrote and recorded. A good-samaritan song offering emotional and romantic support to someone lonely and in need. He wrote it in 20 minutes. It topped the Pop and Country charts in the U.S. and in 15 other countries; RIAA Certified Gold. He also played the signature Farfisa electric organ in the recording. Legendary guitarist Chip Young contributed the memorable guitar work on his sweet Gretsch 6120. Many listeners mistook his vocals for Ringo's due to his distinct and relaxed vocal style. Covered by, among many others, Elvis, Tom Jones and Loretta Lynn. The background noise heard at the end of the recording is from his bandmates laughing when his dog was biting at his pant leg in the studio. He continued to work as a session musician and composer for other artists. Artist? Song? Answer: "I Can...

OK, girls and boys, more 60s one-hit wonders: Glaswegian songbird/songwriter/actress Marie McDonald McLaughlin Lawrie, OBE, CBE's only U.S. hit came in 1967. Composed by Don Black and Mark London, it was the theme for a movie of the same title, in which the singer co-starred and sang. It topped the U.S. charts for five weeks and was the top-selling single of that year, Certified Gold Disc. She had a minor UK hit with her cover of the Isley Brothers' "Shout" but it never reached the U.S. Subsequent Led Zeppelin member John Paul Jones had a significant part on the recording, arranging strings, bass, guitar and brass, as well as playing bass. She was married to the late Maurice Gibb from 1969 to 1975 and had a brief affair with the late David Bowie in the 70s. Stage name? Only U.S. hit? Answer: "To Sir with Love" by Lulu. She is now 77 and still active. We just happened to watch the movie last night and thoroughly enjoyed it. I went to see it when ...

OK, girls and boys, back to the 50s/60s: Which non-Bobby/non-Frankie teen idol of the 50s and the 60s co-wrote "Goin' Out of My Head" and "Hurt So Bad"? Answer: Teddy Randazzo. The late great Teddy Randazzo also gave us "It's Gonna Take a Miracle", "Runaround" and his own "One More Chance", among many others. Recorded a pop version of Leoncavallo's "Vesti la giubba" in 1960. For some reason, he was pretty popular in Puerto Rico, getting quite a bit of airplay from the DJs at WKBM and Armed Forces Radio. He left us in 2003 at the age of 68. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYLIW0Wtrls&list=RDaYLIW0Wtrls&start_radio=1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DE41gXPZWGQ&list=RDDE41gXPZWGQ&start_radio=1

OK, girls and boys, more 60s TWO-hit wonders: The second and last chart hit for this 19-year-old Welsh songbird came in 1969 with a pop-folk classic thar Sir Paul penned specifically for her to follow the massive worldwide single she had the previous year. Credited to "Lennon-McCartney", it peaked at #13 U.S. and #2 UK. One of the first Apple Records. "About a girl with a wanderlust", it is a bittersweet reflection on parting, transition and the fleeting nature of relationships. Sir Paul gave her the handwritten lyrics and she sold them at auction last year. Artist? Song? For extra credit, name her first hit. Answer: "Goodbye" by Mary Hopkin. First hit: "Those Were the Days". I love her voice! Last night we watched "Peter Asher: Everywhere Man", a documentary about the iconic 60s singer, guitarist, manager and record producer, where this song was featured, among many others. A must-watch for any 60s music fan! Highly recom...