POP THE QUESTION 2012

[Brian]

QUESTION ONE - Roberta Flack's 'holy man' ?
Reverend Lee

QUESTION TWO - What connects THE WHO with TINA TURNER ?
Tina played Acid Queen in Tommy

2 Correct answers Frans..and 10 POINTS

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[Sweetbaby]

QUESTION THREE - This artist originally formed what was to become a very famous British group in 1962, but left this band in 1965 to form another group. His first single release was written by Bacharach & David, and originally recorded by Chuck Jackson - it wasn't a hit, but his next release - a song connected to Nina Simone was a top 10 UK hit. He was once on a 'package' tour with Dusty. WHO ? Alan Price

QUESTION FOUR - This is a female 'soul' singe who has been recording since 1962, and is still recording & performing today. She has had several US hits, but her only UK chart placing was a lowly position 82 in 1982 with a single she cut for Motown. During her career she has made some incredible records , and even sang for President Obama at his inaugural celebration in 2009. Who is she ? Bettye Lavette

QUESTION FIVE - This ladies recording career commenced in 1963, and she had several singles released without chart success (mainly due to bad promotion IMO - as they were brilliant !!)
It wasn't until 1973 before she had her first UK hit, the first of 10. Interestingly her two biggest hits have been duets. Who is she?..and who did she duet with ? Kiki Dee, Elton John

[Brian]

3 correct answers from Richard - 15 POINTS

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[Brian]

Are we ready to start again ?

Brian

[Frans]

Yes, please

[Brian]

Before we continue with the quiz - here are the results for the first half of the year, which will be added to your final totals when the quiz finishes.
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RICHARD 110
FRANS 90
JOHN 40
TOMMY 40
KAREN 30
CAS 25
CAROLE R 10
CLIVE 10
SAMUEL 10
SUE 10
CHRISTOPH 5
MARIA 5
SARA 5

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[Brian]

PART TWO

WEEK ONE

1. What connects Kiki Dee, Earth Wind & Fire and Erasure ?
2. In 1967 Topol had a top 10 UK hit. What country did he come from ?
3. 'HASTA LA VISTA' was the follow up to what mega European hit ?
4. Name the 2 artists on the 'duet' 'With you I'm born again'.
5. Name Dusty's only UK hit in 1970
6, 'Festival time' was a Motown instrumental UK hit in 1979 for who ?
7. Although she was extremely popular in the UK during the 50's, Marion Ryan only had one top 40 hit
..which was called ?
8. What connects a Belgian male vocalist who had 2 UK hits, with The Small Faces ?
(5 BONUS points here - if you name the song AND the singer)
9. Who was the ex-Motown singer who had a UK top 20 hit in 1991 with 'Footsteps following me' ?
10. Who played with 'Toy soldiers' in 1989 ?

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[Frans]

01. the song Star?
04. Billy Preston and Syreeta
05. How can I be sure
09. Deanne Keanne
10. Martika

[Brian]

01. the song Star?
04. Billy Preston and Syreeta
05. How can I be sure
09. Deanne Keanne
10. Martika

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4/5 Frans...so that's 20 points to start you off. You are top of the leader board right now

Q9 -answer is incorrect

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[humboldt]

2. In 1967 Topol had a top 10 UK hit. What country did he come from ?

Israel

3. 'HASTA LA VISTA' was the follow up to what mega European hit ?

Y Viva Espana

6, 'Festival time' was a Motown instrumental UK hit in 1979 for who ?

San Remo Golden Strings

7. Although she was extremely popular in the UK during the 50's, Marion Ryan only had one top 40 hit
..which was called ?

Love Me Forever

8. What connects a Belgian male vocalist who had 2 UK hits, with The Small Faces ?
(5 BONUS points here - if you name the song AND the singer)

Plastic Bertrand - Sha La La La Lee

9. Who was the ex-Motown singer who had a UK top 20 hit in 1991 with 'Footsteps following me' ?

Frances Nero

[Brian]

...return of the Mac !

All correct John - 35 points

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[Brian]

CURRENT SCOREBOARD (1)

JOHN - 35
FRANS - 20

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[Brian]

WEEK 2

1. Dialing Wilson Pickett or The Marvelettes on the phone could be 'tricky' - if your not careful !! Why??

2. 'Like a child' and 'Hawian wedding song' were the 2nd and 3rd UK chart hits for this lady, and followed the
biggest hit of her career. Who's that lady?

3. Hitmaker from the early 60's who returned to the UK chart in 1988 with the help of the Fat Boys on his former
1960/1962 hit. Who ?

4. Dusty single which at one stage was called 'Soulful strut' as an instrumental.

5. Cleotha, Yvonne, Roebuck and Pervis were in this group, but who's missing ?

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[Frans]

1. It could well be a lengthy business calling them: Wilson You keep me hanging on Marvelettes - I'll keep holding on
2. Julie Rogers
3. Chubby Checker
4. Am I the same girl
5. Mavis (Staples)

[Brian]

1. It could well be a lengthy business calling them: Wilson You keep me hanging on Marvelettes - I'll keep holding on
2. Julie Rogers
4. Am I the same girl

Frans! - Q2 , Q4 ...10 points.
The answer you gave for Q1 was very clever, and although it's not the correct one ...I'm giving you 2 BONUS points for special effort.
Total now is 12.

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[Frans]

Aw thanks. Is question 5 correct? Reply was edited, but you beat me to the punch...

[Brian]

Q5 IS correct also ..another 5 points

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[Sue]

Q1. Wilson Pickett released a single called 634-5789 (Soulville).

The Marvelettes released a single called Beechwood 4-5789.




Sue xx

[Brian]

Q1. Wilson Pickett released a single called 634-5789 (Soulville).

The Marvelettes released a single called Beechwood 4-5789.




Sue xx

Spot on Sue ..that's the answer I was looking for......5 points

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[Brian]

Frans !...I missed your correct answer to Q3 ..SO ANOTHER 5 POINTS

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