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1. Max is working at the zoo, and listening to music as he sweeps out the aviary. When his iPod shuffles to a new song he exclaims, "I love this song! It's "Stop! In the Name of Dove". But, I don't remember - what Motown group made this song a hit in 1965?"

Answer: The Supremes

The Supremes, originally founded as The Primettes in 1959, included Dianna Ross, Betty McGlown, Florence Ballard and Mary Wilson. In 1960 Barbara Martin took Betty McGlown's place, and in 1961 they signed with Motown as the Supremes. Martin left the group in 1962, leaving the act as a trio.

The Supremes had several hits, including 1964's "Baby Love" and "Come See About Me" and 1965's "Back in My Arms Again". "Stop! In the Name of Love" reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 in 1965.

2. Maxwell heads over to the zoo's small mammals area, and as he does, a song from a 1934 musical comes on, and "I Get a Kick Out of You" puts a bounce in his step. "I love Mole Porter," Maxwell says, "he composed some great songs for that musical!" But which musical is Max remembering?

Answer: Anything Goes

"Anything Goes" debuted on Broadway in 1934, and featured Ethel Merman and William Gaxton. In 1936 the first movie version was released, and it also starred Ethel Merman, although her co-star was Bing Crosby. In 1954 a somewhat altered television production was released, starring Ethel Merman and Frank Sinatra. 1956 saw a second film released in the theaters, again with Bing Crosby, but without Ethel Merman.

The show has had numerous revivals throughout the years. Cole Porter (1891-1964) was a successful composer of both music and lyrics in the musical stage and film venues.

Besides the same-named song from the musical "Anything Goes", some of his most popular creations are "Night and Day" and "I've Got You Under My Skin".

3. Filling food dishes in the zoo's small mammals area, Max hits shuffle on his iPod, and grins as a new song begins to play. "Sister Golden Hare", he says, pausing as he tries to recall. "Now, who took that to number one in the US in 1975?"

Answer: America

The original founding members of the folk rock band named America, were Gerry Beckley, Dewey Bunnell and Dan Peek. The three were the sons of male American military personnel and British mothers. Following the band's founding in 1970, they scored several successful hits, including 1971's "A Horse With No Name", 1972's "Ventura Highway" and 1974's "Lonely People".

4. Max is keeping busy sweeping up at the zoo, and singing along to the songs on his iPod, when a song from 1953 has him dancing with his broom. "I think that is Dean Marten's best song!" he exclaims. What 'signature' song is Max listening - and dancing - to?

Answer: That's Amore

"That's Amore" is one of the musical numbers in the 1953 film "The Caddy", and was also included in 1987's "Moonstruck". The song became one of Dean Martin's signature songs, and was chosen as the title of a 2002 biography ("That's Amore: A Son Remembers Dean Martin") by Ricci Martin. The song reached number two on the Billboard charts in November of 1953.

5. Max is singing along with his iPod, when "The Wonder of Ewe" starts to play. "Elvis Presley in 1970!" Max exclaims. "That is one of the best songs he ever wrote!" But, is Max right? Did Elvis write that song?

Answer: No

"The Wonder of You" was written by Baker Knight, originally for Perry Como. After a change of plans by Como's arranger, the song was instead recorded and released as a single by Ray Peterson in 1959. That release reached number 25 on the Billboard Hot 100 list. In 1970, Elvis Presley's rendition reached number nine in the US, and number one in the UK.

6. Working in the zoo's pens where the goats, sheep and antelopes are kept, Max stops cleaning as his iPod shuffles to a new song. "Oh, it's Sheep Purple!" he says, "And this song from 1973 is a classic!" Do you know which song he is listening to?

Answer: Smoke on the Water

"Smoke on the Water" was first released in 1972 on the album "Machine Head", and then released in 1973 as a single. The song reached number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. The English rock band, Deep Purple, which was founded in 1968, once held the Guinness record as the world's loudest band.

7. Max is working in the zoo's ocean exhibit when his iPod starts playing a song from 1985. "This is by Starfish!" he says, squirting glass cleaner across the viewing window. "This song hit number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart!" Do you know which song he's enjoying now?

Answer: We Built This City

Starship's "We Built This City" was released in 1985, and reached number one in the US, and number 12 in the UK. While the song received a Grammy nomination, it also was a Rolling Stone Magazine reader's-poll winner of 'The Worst Song of the 1980s". Starship was a spin-off of Jefferson Starship - an American rock band with a rather rocky history.

8. Max is feeding a motherless fawn at the zoo when "Deer Prudence" starts to play on his iPod. "I remember that! It was 1964, and The Beatles sang that song on The Ed Sullivan Show!" Is Max right?

Answer: No

The Beatles appeared on "The Ed Sullivan Show" three times in February of 1964, and performed several songs, including "All My Loving", "She Loves You" and "I Want to Hold Your Hand". "Dear Prudence" was released in 1968, and first played on the radio in November of that year. Written by John Lennon, the song urged Prudence Farrow to see the beauty of the world, and to involve herself with that world.

9. It's dark, cool and quiet in the zoo's rodent building, and Max turns down the volume on his iPod just as "Come on-a My Mouse" starts to play. "I love this 1951 song," Max whispers. "I wish I could remember who had a number one hit singing it!" Do you remember which songstress that was?

Answer: Rosemary Clooney

"Come on-a My House" was written by Ross Bagdasarian and William Saroyan in 1939. Rosemary Clooney recorded it in 1951, and it quickly reached number one on the Billboard charts - and stayed there for eight weeks. During a career that spanned 55 years, Rosemary Clooney (1928-2002) found success as both an actress and singer.

Besides "Come on-a My House", a few of her biggest hits are 1952's "Tenderly", 1953's "Hey There" and 1954's "Mambo Italiano".

10. Maxwell is almost done for the day when his iPod switches to a 1951 song by Gnat King Cole. "Oh, this is probably his best-known song," Max says. "But now it's bugging me! What is the name of this song?"

Answer: Unforgettable

Nat King Cole (1919-1965) originally recorded "Unforgettable" in 1951, then recorded it again in 1961, that time in stereo. That version was used in 1991 for a posthumous duet with his daughter - Natalie Cole. During his lifetime, Nat King Cole fought racism where he could, and often refused to perform under segregated circumstances.

He was awarded a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 1990, and was inducted into several Halls of Fame - including The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000.

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Max spends his days at a zoo, tending to the animals, enjoying the outdoors, and listening to the songs on his iPod. Sometimes he tends to get his music and his animals a bit mixed up. Would you like to spend the day with him?

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