Planet Cornucopia Lost Classics II Quiz

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1. "Bridge Over Troubled Watermelon"

Answer: Persimmon and Garlicfunkel

"Bridge over Troubled Water" by the American folk rock duo Simon & Garfunkel was released in 1970. The song won six Grammy Awards at the 1971 Grammy Awards. Other songs by the duo include "The Sound of Silence", "Homeward Bound", "I Am a Rock", "Mrs. Robinson", and "The Boxer".

2. "Mamoncillo Told Me Not to Come"

Answer: Three Dog Nance

"Mama Told Me Not to Come" by Three Dog Night was released in 1970 and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song was written by singer-songwriter Randy Newman and was written for Eric Burdon's first solo album in 1966. Other songs by Three Dog Night include "One", "Easy to Be Hard", "Eli's Coming", "Joy to the World", and "An Old Fashioned Love Song".

3. "Gimme Date Ding"

Answer: The Pumpkins

"Gimme Dat Ding" by The Pipkins is a 'One Hit Wonder' song released in 1970 and reached number nine on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song was written and composed by Albert Hammond and Mike Hazlewood. The group never had another song reach the top 50 on U.S. charts.

4. "Theme From Mahogranny Smith (Do Ugli Know Where You're Going To)"

Answer: Banana Ross

"Theme from Mahogany (Do You Know Where You're Going To)" by Diana Ross was released in 1975 and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song was nomination for Best Original Song at the 48th Academy Awards. Other songs by Ross include "Touch Me in the Morning", "Love Hangover", "Upside Down", and "Endless Love" (with Lionel Richie).

5. "Also Spinach Zarathustrawberry (2001)"

Answer: Deopotato

"Also Sprach Zarathustra (2001)" by Brazilian musician Eumir Deodato was an instrumental released in 1973 and reached number two on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song won a Grammy at the 16th Annual Grammy Awards for Best Pop Instrumental Performance.

6. "It Never Rains In Southern Cauliflower"

Answer: Albert Yammond

"It Never Rains in Southern California" by Albert Hammond was released in 1972 and reached number five on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Other songs by Hammond include "Down by the River", "The Free Electric Band", and "I'm a Train". Hammond also co-wrote "Gimme Dat Ding" recorded by The Pipkins.

7. "Raisins in the Sun"

Answer: Berry Jacks

"Seasons in the Sun" by Canadian singer, songwriter, guitarist and record producer Terry Jacks was released in 1973 and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1974. Other songs by Jacks include "I'm Gonna Capture You", "I'm Gonna Love You Too", "Rock 'N' Roll (I Gave You the Best Years of My Life)", and "Christina". Jacks had fairly good success with other songs on Canadian charts but never had another song reach the top 50 on U.S. charts.

8. "Africabbage"

Answer: Totomato

"Africa" by American rock band Toto was released in 1982 and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Other songs by the band include "Hold the Line", "I'll Supply the Love", "Make Believe", "I Won't Hold You Back", and "Rosanna".

9. "Hot For Peaches"

Answer: Van Halentil

"Hot for Teacher" by the American rock band Van Halen was released in 1984 and reached number 23 on the US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard) chart. Other songs by the band include "Runnin' with the Devil", "Jamie's Cryin'", "Dance the Night Away", "And the Cradle Will Rock...", "Jump", and "Why Can't This Be Love".

10. "Plantainted Love"

Answer: Soft Celery

"Tainted Love" by English synth-pop duo Soft Cell was released in 1981 and reached number eight on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song was originally recorded in 1964 by Gloria Jones. The Soft Cell version reached number one in six other countries. Other songs by the group include. "Bedsitter", "Say Hello, Wave Goodbye", "Down in the Subway", and "What".

Source: Author bigjohnsludge

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Questions		Choices
1. "Bridge Over Troubled Watermelon"		Persimmon and Garlicfunkel
2. "Mamoncillo Told Me Not to Come"		Three Dog Nance
3. "Gimme Date Ding"		Van Halentil
4. "Theme From Mahogranny Smith (Do Ugli Know Where You're Going To)"		Soft Celery
5. "Also Spinach Zarathustrawberry (2001)"		Deopotato
6. "It Never Rains In Southern Cauliflower"		The Pumpkins
7. "Raisins in the Sun"		Banana Ross
8. "Africabbage"		Albert Yammond
9. "Hot For Peaches"		Totomato
10. "Plantainted Love"		Berry Jacks

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