Commands in Titles Trivia

1. "Don't stop me now, I'm having such a good time I'm having a ball Don't stop me now If you wanna have a good time Just give me a call..." Which lead singer was literally having a regal ball in his own life when he wrote "Don't Stop Me Now"?

From Quiz Pulling Out The Musical Stops

Answer: Freddie Mercury, Queen

Written by Freddie Mercury for the 1978 album "Jazz", the song reached number nine on the Official UK Singles Charts. It reached number seven on the Billboard Hot Rock & Alternative Songs charts. It was written by Mercury while he was living in Switzerland and enjoying the hedonistic delights of sex, drugs and rock and roll. In a 2011 radio interview, bandmate Brian May said: "I thought it was a lot of fun, but I did have an undercurrent feeling of, 'aren't we talking about danger here,' because we were worried about Freddie at this point." The song went on to become popular at weddings. In 2017, a British website put it at number three in its top five.

From Quiz Let's 'Stop' to Check Some Pop Songs

Answer: The Hollies

Graham Nash co-wrote "Stop Stop Stop" with fellow Hollies members Allan Clarke and Tony Hicks. The song was a single release before it was included on their fifth album, "For Certain Because" (1966). "Stop Stop Stop" was the only song by The Hollies to feature Tony Hicks playing banjo. The song was a hit in several countries and reached Number Seven in the US. Graham Nash left The Hollies in late 1968 and headed for California where he teamed up with David Crosby and Stephen Stills. Terry Sylvester of The Swinging Blue Jeans replaced Nash. "Shapes of Things" was a 1966 US Top Ten by The Yardbirds. "Dandy" and "Listen People" were two of several 1966 Top Forty hits by Herman's Hermits.

From Quiz Don't Stop the Music!

Answer: Shania Twain

"Don't!" was released in 2004 on Shania Twain's "Greatest Hits" album. It was released as a single in 2005 in many countries including the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. The music video for "Don't!" was shot in Oaxaca, Mexico. Shania Twain also sings "Don't Be Stupid", which would have also worked.

From Quiz "Don't" Take This Quiz

Answer: The Searchers

It was The Searchers who recorded a cover of "Don't Throw Your Love Away", originally done by The Orlons, and turned it into a Top 20 U.S. Billboard charting hit in 1964. The song was the third number one hit for the group in their native U.K. In the U.S. the song reached number 16 on the charts, following in the footsteps of "Needles and Pins", their first Top 20 hit.

From Quiz Commanding Songs

Answer: Play The Game

"Play the Game" is a very mellow song, and is presumably meant to calm a tense, unsure lover. It suggests that falling in love is easy if you relax and go with the flow of life.

From Quiz Don't !

Answer: Searchers

From Quiz Pulling Out The Musical Stops

Answer: The Supremes

That line "Stop! in the name of love" supposedly came from an experience Lamont Dozier, the co-writer, had with a girlfriend. Diana Ross sang the lead backed by co-Supremes Florence Ballard, Mary Wilson and others. The song was a Billboard number one in 1965. It was a number three in Canada and number seven in the United Kingdom.

From Quiz Instructions in Song

Answer: "Make it better"

"Hey Jude" was written by Paul McCartney for John Lennon's son Julian, who was having a hard time coping with his parents' divorce. It spent nine weeks at the top of the charts in 1968.

From Quiz Let's 'Stop' to Check Some Pop Songs

Answer: The Shirelles

"Soldier Boy" was the second and final Number One hit for the Shirelles. "Stop the Music" was released the same year and made it to Number 36. Shirley Owens was a founding member of the Passaic, New Jersey, group that also included Doris Coley, Addie "Micki" Harris and Beverly Lee. They formed in 1957 for a talent show and were signed by Scepter Records. In 1958 they first hit the US charts with "I Met Him On a Sunday (Ronde-Ronde)". Two years later the group topped the charts with "Will You Love Me Tomorrow". "One Fine Day" was a 1963 hit from The Chiffons. "He's a Rebel" was a 1962 Number One single by The Crystals. In 1961 "Please Mr. Postman" by The Marvelettes topped the US charts.

From Quiz Don't Stop the Music!

Answer: Don't Stop Believin'

"Don't Stop Believin'" was released on Journey's 1981 album "Escape". The song gained a lot of popularity then, and even more popularity when several television shows (including "Glee") used it in the mid- to late 2000s. During the 21st century, its popularity became so high that the song was considered the best-selling digitally downloaded song that was released in the 20th century. That's quite an honor! I could have used "Don't Be Down on Me Baby", but I like "Don't Stop Believin'" so much more.

From Quiz "Don't" Take This Quiz

Answer: The Cookies

It was The Cookies who took the Carole King/Gerry Goffin composition of "Don't Say Nothing Bad (About My Baby) and made it a Top 10 hit on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 charts in 1963, peaking at number seven on the charts. It was the group's only Top 10 hit.

From Quiz Commanding Songs

Answer: Relax

"Relax" was the one hit (in the United States) of the band Frankie Goes to Hollywood. The song is a fast-paced song with a hardcore sound.

From Quiz Don't !

Answer: tinted hair

From 'Ruby, Don't Take Your Love to Town' - Kenny Rogers, 1969.

From Quiz Instructions in Song

Answer: "A bar called O'Malley's"

In this song, the singer is bored with his "lady" and seeks a new love when he reads the ad in the paper, which is the chorus of the song. Later when they meet up, he discovers that his would-be mistress is really his wife and they fall in love all over again.

From Quiz Let's 'Stop' to Check Some Pop Songs

Answer: Dale and Grace

Dale Houston and Grace Broussard teamed up for two US Top ten hits. They topped the charts in 1963 with "I'm Leaving It Up to You" and followed up with the Number Eight "Stop and Think It Over" the following year. Houston was performing in a club in Ferriday, Louisiana, when an executive from a record label approached him to consider forming a duet with a female. He paired up with Grace and they began practicing and searching for material. When they sang a song released in 1957 by Don and Dewey called "I'm Leaving it Up to You"- it was released locally by Michelle Records and became a regional hit. When it was distributed by the Jaime label it charted nationally. The pair toured with Dick Clark's Caravan of Stars and followed with "Stop and Think it Over". Paul and Paula also enjoyed Number One success in 1963 with "Hey Paula". Brother and sister Nino Tempo and April Stevens topped the charts with "Deep Purple" (1963). In 1962 Dick and Dee Dee reached Number Two with "The Mountain's High".

From Quiz Don't Stop the Music!

Answer: Don't Take the Girl

"Don't Take the Girl" was Tim McGraw's first single that hit number one, and was his fifth single overall. It was released in 1994 on his album "Not a Moment Too Soon". It reached number one on the Hot Country Songs chart, and even became quite successful on the pop charts. "Don't Mention Memphis" was another Tim McGraw option, but it's not nearly as well-known.

From Quiz "Don't" Take This Quiz

Answer: Gerry and the Pacemakers

It was Gerry and the Pacemakers, led by Gerry Marsden, who cut the track "Don't Let the Sun Catch You Crying" and took it into the Top 10 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 charts reaching a peak of number four on the charts. It was their highest charting U.S. hit. It also was a number six hit in the U.K. but they already had three number one tunes there during 1963.

From Quiz Commanding Songs

Answer: Don't Worry, Be Happy

This upbeat, quirky song by Bobby McFerrin is also a one-hit wonder. The catchy chorus and pleasant sound is probably what made it so popular.

From Quiz Don't !

Answer: Buckinghams

From Quiz Let's 'Stop' to Check Some Pop Songs

Answer: Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers

Tom Petty and Mike Campbell wrote "Stop Draggin' My Heart Around" for release by Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers. It was originally recorded for their "Hard Promises" LP. It was then arranged for Nicks to team up with Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and the song became the first single release from Nicks' "Bella Donna" album. The release went to Number Three in the US charts. Stevie Nicks asked Petty to produce the "Bella Donna" album but he declined the offer. Ray Parker Jr. and Raydio charted "A Woman Needs Love" in 1981. Franke and The Knockouts charted with "Sweetheart". "Fire Lake" was a 1980 single by Bob Seger and The Silver Bullet Band.

From Quiz Don't Stop the Music!

Answer: The Breakfast Club

Simple Minds released "Don't You (Forget About Me)" in 1985. It can be found on the "Breakfast Club Soundtrack" album. It has also been used as an "American Idol" farewell song for season 10.

From Quiz "Don't" Take This Quiz

Answer: B.J. Thomas

"Don't Worry Baby" was co-written by Brian Wilson and first appeared as a B-side to the Beach Boys' first number one single called "I Get Around". However, with the popularity of the group at the time, the song still managed to hit number 24 on the Billboard charts in its own right. B.J. Thomas covered the song in 1977 and had a Top 20 hit with the song as well, reaching a peak of number 17 on the charts. The Beach Boys version has endured over time and become something of a classic. It is ranked on "Rolling Stone Magazine's" list of "The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time" at number 167. Pretty good for a B-side.

From Quiz Commanding Songs

Answer: Don't You Forget About Me

This song has definite overtones of tragedy, about lovers who are torn apart, and need to re-find each other.

From Quiz Don't !

Answer: Beatles

From Quiz Let's 'Stop' to Check Some Pop Songs

Answer: Sammy Hagar

"Can't Stop Lovin' You" was featured often on Van Halen's 1995 "Ambulance Tour" with Sammy Hagar fronting the band. It was the third and most successful single from the band's "Balance" album, peaking at Number thirty. David Lee Roth became the front man for Van Halen in the seventies after the band rented a sound system from him. The group catapulted to fame in the seventies with several hits with Roth singing lead. Roth left the band in 1985. Patty Smyth from the band Scandal was offered the position of lead vocalist but turned the offer down. Sammy Hagar was enjoying a successful solo career but accepted the offer to join Van Halen. The first album featuring Hagar was the successful "5150". Hagar left the band in 1996 and after a brief reunion with David Lee Roth Gary Cherone from Extreme became the band's vocalist. In 2006 Van Halen's bass player Michael Anthony and Sammy Hagar toured as "The Other Half" with Michael Anthony doing occasional vocals.

From Quiz Don't Stop the Music!

Answer: SHeDAISY

SHeDAISY released "Don't Worry 'Bout a Thing" early in 2005 as a single. It came from their 2004 album "Sweet Right Here". Three singles came from that album, including "Don't Worry 'Bout a Thing", "Passenger Seat", and "Come Home Soon".

From Quiz "Don't" Take This Quiz

Answer: The Wonder Who

The Four Seasons were set to do an album based on songs written by Bob Dylan, but things weren't going too well. As a joke, Frankie Valli sang "Don't Think Twice" in his trademark falsetto voice and wouldn't you know it, an executive at the record company heard a tape of the song and wanted to release it. For legal reasons, the song couldn't be released as either The Four Seasons, or Frankie Valli, so they came up with the name The Wonder Who? Well, the joke as they called it got to number 12 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 charts in late 1965.

From Quiz Commanding Songs

Answer: Whip It

"Whip It" is an upbeat song that appears to advise the listener to whip through troubles they face. The message is ambitious, and the chorus is simple and commanding.

From Quiz Don't !

Answer: Subway

From Quiz Instructions in Song

Answer: "Please, stand up"

"The Real Slim Shady" is arguably, Eminem's most popular song. It was his first song to reach number one in the charts in the United Kingdom. It made him a household name in the United States, both because of the song's popularity and controversial use of expletives.

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