Oldie Moldies -- In Other Words #2 Quiz

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1. (On all answers, capitalize ALL first and single letters.) Relate the information to me in a delicate manner. (5,2,2,2,6)

Answer: Break It To Me Gently

"Break It to Me Gently" was written by Joe Seneca and Diane Lampert. In 1962, "Little Miss Dynamite" (aka Brenda Lee) propelled the song to the top of both the Pop charts and the Country charts.

2. At the time that John arrives at his residence traveling via military formation. (4,6,5,8,4) (Second word does NOT end in 'ie')

Answer: When Johnny Comes Marching Home

"When Johnny Comes Marching Home" was written in 1863 by Patrick Gilmore and published under the name Louis Lambert. Gilmore's sister Annie was in love with Captain John O'Rourke, and it was her wish for his safe return from the Civil War, that prompted Gilmore to pen the song. "When Johnny Comes Marching Home" is truly a Civil War classic.

3. The gases, from burning material which contain soot and other fine particles, enter your globular sight organs. (5,4,2,4,4)

Answer: Smoke Gets In Your Eyes

"Smoke Gets in Your Eyes" is a song from the 1933 operetta "Roberta," starring a little known Bob Hope and Fred MacMurray. In 1935, the musical was made into a movie starring Fred Astaire, Irene Dunne, Randolph Scott and Ginger Rogers. The movie "Lovely to Look At," was a 1952 movie rendition of this same show; this time starring Red Skelton, Ann Miller, Howard Keel and Zsa Zsa Gabor.

4. All people possess strong affection for another person. (9,5,8)

Answer: Everybody Loves Somebody

"Everybody Loves Somebody" is a 1947 song written by Ken Lane and Irving Taylor. Covered by Dean Martin, the song shot to the top of the charts in 1964 and quickly became his theme song, booting out "That's Amore." Dean Martin's grave marker reads: "Dean Martin, June 7, 1917 - December 25, 1995, Everybody Loves Somebody Sometime."

5. Electromagnetic radiation of wavelengths that are visible to the human eye, located in that part of a body of water that offers protection and anchorage. (6,6) or (7,6)UK

Answer: Harbor Lights

"Harbor Lights" is a great song written by Jimmy Kennedy and Hugh Williams (Will Grosz). The most successful recording of the song was made by The Sammy Kaye orchestra. On September 1, 1950, Kaye's recording hit the Billboard magazine charts, peaked at #1 and remained on the charts for six months. The song was also successfully covered by Guy Lombard, Bing Crosby and The Platters.

6. Blood colored cloth used to propel a ship, located at that point where the sun descends below the horizon. (3,5,2,3,6)

Answer: Red Sails In The Sunset

Another classic song written by Kennedy and Williams (Grosz) is "Red Sails in the Sunset." Guy Lombardo holds the honor of having made one of the earliest recordings of the song in 1935, with Nat King Cole bringing the song back to life in 1951. Other covers include The Beatles, The Platters and Louis Armstrong.

7. Ruby colored members of the subfamily Rosoideae/genus Rosa; intended for a woman who is melancholy. (3,5,3,1,4,4)

Answer: Red Roses For A Blue Lady

"Red Roses for a Blue Lady" is an old standby written by Roy Bennett and Sid Tepper. Vaughn Monroe's 1948 version, holds the record for having the recording with the most sales. Guy Lombardo and Wayne Newton also have well-recognized covers of this tune.

8. Your pleasurable facial expression is blocking light rays and creating a partial darkness. (3,6,2,4,5)

Answer: The Shadow Of Your Smile

"The Shadow of Your Smile" was first introduced in the 1965 movie "The Sandpiper," starring Liz Taylor and Richard Burton. Also known as "Love Theme from The Sandpiper," the song has been covered by Streisand, Perry Como and Frank Sinatra.

9. At that point in time that you express your desire atop a celestial body that appears to be a fixed light. (4,3,4,4,1,4)

Answer: When You Wish Upon A Star

From the 1940, Walt Disney movie "Pinocchio," we have the beloved song "When You Wish upon a Star," written by Leigh Harline and Ned Washington. Jiminy Cricket sings the song in this movie, while being voiced by Cliff Edwards aka "Ukelele Ike." That same year, "When You Wish upon a Star" took home the Oscar for Best Original Song. Not bad...for a cricket!

10. A member of royalty, that happens to belong to me, will arrive at some point in the future. (4,3,2,6,4,4)

Answer: Some Day My Prince Will Come

Last, but not least, we have the song "Some Day My Prince Will Come" from the Disney movie "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs." The song has been covered many times, including by Dave Brubeck, Miles Davis and Ashley Tisdale.

Source: Author Zbeckabee

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I'm going to give you "other words" for the names of some oldie moldie tunes. See if you can figure out what the real song title is, or rather, what the real song title WAS.

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