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1. 1980:
Although a very popular singer on the Canadian charts, Bruce Cockburn has only had one major hit on the Billboard charts. According to the lyrics from his popular hit song "Wondering Where the Lions Are", what is being thought about?
"Sun's up, uuh huh, looks okay
the world survives into another day
and I'm thinking about ______________
some kind of ecstasy got a hold on me.
2. 1981:
In 1999, the music world suffered a tragic loss when Grover Washington Jr. suddenly passed away from a massive heart attack. He is considered by many to be a founder of the music genre "smooth jazz". He was quite successful on the R&B charts, however, was only able to reach the Billboard top 40 once. His hit song "Just the Two of Us" was performed with the ever popular Bill Withers. How should the popular chorus to this song be completed?
"Just the two of us, we can make it if we try
Just the two of us, just the two of us
Building ________________ in the sky
Just the two of us, you and I"
3. 1982:
The early 1980s were filled with bands that claimed to be part of a genre known as New Wave. The one hit wonder band Haircut 100 was no exception. In August, 1982, their song "Love Plus One" peaked on the Billboard charts. What is the correct way to complete these lyrics?
"Give ____________ some soul
If I may be quite so bold
Where does it go from here?
Is it down to the lake I fear?"
4. 1983:
Although better known for her works in the popular Swedish band ABBA, singer Anni-Frid Lyngstad, recorded her own solo album "Something's Going On" under the name Frida. "I Know There's Something Going On" peaked at #13 on the Billboard charts. According to the lyrics, it won't be long until which event will occur?
"I know there's something going on
I know there's something going on
I know it won't be long
Won't be long before _____________"
5. 1984:
The Jump N' The Saddle Band are best known for producing the novelty smash hit "The Curly Shuffle". This hit went to #15 in January of 1984. The song was to pay homage to the Three Stooges. What characters would appropriately finish the lyrics?
"Well, me and my friends love Curly and Moe
We love Curly's brother, _______ and his fat clone, _______
It's such a delight to boogie and hustle
Dancing all night doing the Curly shuffle"
6. 1985:
Jojo, Candi, Maxi, and Cheri were the members of the one hit wonder band Mary Jane Girls. They were seen as the female version of Rick James. In 1985, they would release an R&B dance classic called "In My House". According to the lyrics, what kind of attention are the girls willing to devote to their man?
"So when you need ______________
And it's me baby that you miss
Here's the key to unlock the door
To my house (to my house)"
7. 1986:
The Blow Monkey's peaked at #14 in August of 1986 with their only hit song "Digging Your Scene". They formed in 1982 as a new wave band, but became more commercially successful after slowly changing their style to rock and jazz. In the opening lyrics to their hit song, what was it that the receiver received?
"I just got
Your ___________ baby
So sad to see
You fade away"
8. 1987:
Actor Bruce Willis released the album "The Return of Bruno" in 1987. The entire album (with the exception of one song) were all cover songs. The song "Respect Yourself" was originally released by The Staple Singers in 1971 and peaked at #12 on the Billboard Charts. Bruce Willis' cover of this same tune peaked at #5. What rude act is being done according to the lyrics?
"You _________ around women folk
You don't even know their name
Then you're dumb enough to think
That it makes you a big ol' man"
9. 1988:
R&B group The Deele had a #10 hit on the Billboard charts called "Two Occasions" in May, 1988. The song was written for the album "Eyes of a Stranger" and written by Babyface, Darnell Bristol, and Sid Johnson. According to the lyrics of this popular song, what season should complete the blank?
"A ___________ love is cozy
But I need so much more
It just intensifies my wants
To have a love that endures"
10. 1989:
Canadian synthpop band Kon Kan released their one and only hit single "I Beg Your Pardon" peaking at #15 on the U.S. Billboard charts and #19 on the Canadian charts. The song sampled some of the music from Lynn Anderson's 1971 hit "I Beg Your Pardon (I Never Promised You A Rose Garden)". How should the lyrics to this Canadian classic be completed?
"Smile for a while and let's be jolly
Love shouldn't be so _______________
Come along and share the good times while we can"
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