Poldo's Music Trivia II

OK, boys and girls, back to the 80s: This 1980 country-rock classic about life on tour was written by the artist for the film "Honeysuckle Rose", in which he starred. This was his 9th #1 Country hit and it also peaked at #20 on Billboard's Hot 100. Won the 1980 Grammy for Best Country Song and was Oscar-nominated for Best Original Song. Part of the "Forrest Gump" soundtrack. Artist? Song? Answer: "On the Road Again" by Willie Nelson. Gotta love ol' Willie! Still touring at 92 - can't keep a good man down - as long as that ol' Martin doesn't disintegrate and as long as there are assorted chemicals out there, he'll go on forever! Rumor has it that Keith Richards taught Willie how to play the geeeetar when he was just a little boy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBN86y30Ufc

OK, girls and boys, more 70s one-hit wonders (spare my life, please!): Brazilian singer/songwriter Mauricio Alberto Kaisermann penned and recorded this sappy romantic ballad in 1974. It peaked at #6 Pop and #2 Adult Contemporary in '75. Grammy-nominated in '76 for Song of the Year and Best New Artist. French composer Loulou Gaste sued him for plagiarizing his '56 "Pour Toi" and won 88% of royalties. A perennial inclusion in "Worst Songs Ever" lists, it also figures among Rhino Records' "70s Party Killers". Artist? Song? Answer: "Feelings" by Morris Albert. The sappiest of all songs - my apologies! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CyBcHUe4WeQ

OK, girls and boys, more 50s one-hit wonders: Chicagoan Geraldine Ann Pasquale cut her first record at age 8 as Geri Pace. Her one hit came in 1959, when she was only 13, with a Mickie Grant composition. A young man she is fond of has an unorthodox lifestyle and an even more unusual fashion sense. She took it to #3 and became the youngest female to sell one million copies of a single. Co-starred with Fabian in his first movie, "Hound Dog Man". Later in her career sang backup with Sergio Mendes and Brasil '77, Loretta Lynn, Frankie Avalon, Boz Scaggs and Mac Davis. Artist? Hit? Answer: "Pink Shoe Laces ("Pink Shoelaces")" by Dodie Stevens. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGgaZZl_GVg

OK, girls and boys, back to the BIG-HAIR 80s: This Tozzi/Bigazzi/Veitch composition stayed on Billboard's Hot 100 for 36 weeks between 1982 and 1983 - at that time, a record for a female artist. Certified Platinum and Grammy-nominated. 2M singles sales in the U.S. Advice for a girl living in the fast-lane to slow down her pace. Played during the ice-skating scene on "Flashdance". Song? Artist? Answer: "Gloria" by Laura Branigan. Big hair lives!!! What a voice she had - miss her! Killer cover by Siobhan Magnus on Idol some years ago. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNEb2k_EmMg

OK, girls (hint, hint!) and boys, more 70s one-hit wonders: Described by Smokey Robinson as "The man with the voice of an angel", this Norfolk, VA native grew up in Philly and cut his teeth singing for The Delfonics and The Stylistics. Soulful R&B falsetto. His only solo hit came in early 1970 with a reworded version of a '63 #27 ballad written by Carr/Shuman and recorded by Ruby and The Romantics. At first he was reluctant to record it but his wife/producer convinced him to do so ("yes, Dear!"). It peaked at #2 and was RIAA Certified Gold. One of the most popular smooth romantic R&B ballads of the 70s. Artist? Song? "Hey There Lonely Girl" by Eddie Holman. Great falsetto! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BmyK_b4DCH4

OK, boys and girls, back to the 80s: Formed in London in 1980, this British New Wave trio was first named Intellektuals, followed by 57 Men, before settling on their subsequent name. It translates into "Yellow Bell" in English and it is the first note in the classic Chinese musical scale. Their first hit, a Jack Hues composition, is a nostalgic electro-pop classic, longing for the 1940s. The original 1982 version failed to chart but their '84 re-recording peaked at #16 in the U.S. and at #21 in the UK. It was their only UK Top 40 hit. Nominated for Best New Artist at the 1984 MTV VMAs. It is part of the 1984 film "Bachelor Party" soundtrack and it was also featured on "Breaking Bad" and "Glee". Group? Song? Answer: "Dance Hall Days' by Wang Chung. Originally named Huang Chung, they changed their name to appeal to the U.S. market. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-xpJRwIA-Q

OK, boys (hint, hint!) and girls, back to the 50s: 18-year-old Paul Anka wrote and recorded this poignant pop ballad in 1959. Featured in the film "Girls' Town". It was Anka's first #1 hit on Billboard's Hot 100, even though "Diana" had previously topped Billboard's Best Sellers in Stores earlier that same year. Donny Osmond's cover charted in 1972. Song? Answer: "Lonely Boy" by Paul Anka. Man, I couldn't come up with that now - leave alone when I was 18!!! ...and he's still NOT in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame - don't get me started!!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKcCaCgMLBE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkM0bvdZu_M