Big 500 Countdown, 2005 Version - Part 3 Quiz | Music

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1. What song, down from number 32 in 2004, placed at number 55 on the 2005 Countdown? "In the morning when the day is new. And after having spent the day together, Hold each other close the whole night through. Happy times together we've been spending, I wish that every kiss was never ending."

Answer: Wouldn't It Be Nice

Written by Brian Wilson and Tony Asher, "Wouldn't It Be Nice" was a big hit for The Beach Boys, from their album "Pet Sounds". The Wilson brothers started singing together, in harmony, as they lay in their beds at night. Their cousin, Mike Love, started singing Christmas Carols with them. Last to join the group was Al Jardine, a friend from school, and the Pendletones were born. Also by the Pendletones (or The Beach Boys, as they came to be known), "Good Vibrations" was number 13 in 2005, up from 32 in 2004, "God Only Knows" occupied spots numbered 174 and 152 , and "Help Me Rhonda" was 104 and 24 respectively.

2. What song, not appearing on the 2004 Countdown, charted at 474 on the 2005 list? "Where it began, I can't begin to knowing, But then I know it's growing strong. Wasn't the spring, And spring became the summer. Who'd believe you'd come along? Hands, touching hands, Reaching out, Touching me, Touching you."

Answer: Sweet Caroline

Neil Diamond sang in the high school choir with Barbra Streisand. Although urged by his first producers to change his name, Neil refused, because he did not want to have to explain a name change to his grandmother. Written by Diamond, "Sweet Caroline" peaked at number four in the charts.
Also by Neil Diamond and also not appearing on the 2004 Countdown, "Cherry Cherry" was number 153 in 2005. "Mony Mony" by Tommy James and the Shondells, was 115 in 2005, down from 104 in 2004. "Barbara Ann", by The Beach Boys, was 132 in 2005, down from 61 in 2004.

3. What song, was number 253 on the 2005 Countdown, although it did not appear on the 2004 list? "The preacher talked to me and he smiled, Said, 'Come and walk with me, Come and walk one more mile. Now for once in your life you're alone, But you ain't got a dime, There's no time for the phone.'"

Answer: I've Got to Get a Message to You

Brothers Barry, Robin and Maurice Gibb were born in the United Kingdom, but emigrated to Australia when fairly young. Singing together as the Bee Gees, the brothers had many hits over the years. "I've Got to Get a Message to You", which peaked at number one, was released in North America on their "Ideal" album. Elsewhere in the world the song "Such a Shame" appeared on that track on the album. "You're the One", by the Vogues placed at number 279 on the 2005 Countdown, and not at all in 2004. "This Magic Moment", by Jay and the Americans, placed at 302 in 2005, down from 232 in 2004, and "Last Kiss", by J. Frank Wilson, placed 362 in 2005, up from not on the list at all in 2004.

4. What song, not on the list in 2004, sneaked into the 2005 Countdown at number 383? "So listen very carefully, Closer now and you will see what I mean. It isn't a dream. The only sound that you will hear, Is when I whisper in your ear. I love you, Forever and ever."

Answer: There's a Kind of a Hush

Herman's Hermits had 23 hit singles in their career, which started in Manchester in 1964. Written by Les Reed and Geoff Stephens, "Kind of a Hush" was their last single to reach the top ten.
Also by Herman's Hermits, "Can You Hear My Heartbeat" was number 390 in 2005, down from number 199 in 2004, "I'm Into Something Good" was 331 in 2005 and 160 in 2004, and "Henry the 8th" occupied positions 366 and 280 respectively.

5. What song, down from number 90 in 2004, occupied spot 139 on the 2005 Countdown? "I was all right for a while, I could smile for a while. But I saw you last night, You held my hand so tight, When you stopped to say hello. You wished me well, You couldn't tell that..."

Answer: Crying

Although successfully covered by other artists "Crying", written by Roy Orbison and Joe Meeson, charted the highest (peaking at number two) for Orbison in 1961. Jay and the Americans took it to number 25 in 1966, and Don McLean took it to number five in 1981.
Also by Roy Orbison, "Oh Pretty Woman" was number six on the 2005 Countdown, down from number two in 2004, "Running Scared" was number 118 in 2005, and 48 in 2004, and "In Dreams" occupied spots numbered 95 and 76 respectively.

6. What song, up from number 406 in 2004, occupied spot 213 on the 2005 Countdown? "I read the news today oh, boy, About a lucky man who made the grade. And though the news was rather sad, Well I just had to laugh. I saw the photograph."

Answer: A Day in the Life

Released on the Beatles "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" album, "A Day in the Life" was primarily a Lennon effort, with some contributions from McCartney. At one point it was banned by the BBC because of the line "I'd love to turn you on", which they felt was a drug reference.
Also by the Beatles, "Hey Jude" was number two on the 2005 Countdown, up from number four in 2004, "All You Need is Love" occupied spots 28 and 34, and "Paperback Writer" sat at number 475 in 2005, down from 370 in 2004.

7. What song was number 38 in 2005, down from 16 in 2004? "I've got sunshine, On a cloudy day. When it's cold outside, I've got the month of May. I guess you'll say, What can make me feel this way?"

Answer: My Girl

Written by Smokey Robinson and Ronald White, "My Girl" was the first number one hit for The Temptations. The group was the result of the merger of two other groups, the Primes and the Distants, and did not adopt the name Temptations until they signed with Motown.
Also by The Temptations, "Ain't Too Proud to Beg" was number 177 in 2005, up from 472 in 2005, and "I Can't Get Next to You" was 449 and 369 respectively. "Gimme Some Lovin'", by the Spencer Davis Group, was 448 in 2005, down from 372 in 2004.

8. What song was number 96 in 2005, which was down from number 77 in 2004? "In and out my life, You come and you go. Leaving just your picture behind, And I kissed it a thousand times. When you snap your fingers, Or wink your eye, I come a running to you. I'm tied to you, baby, And there's nothing I can do."

Answer: I Can't Help Myself

Written by Holland/Dozier/Holland, "I Can't Help Myself" was the first number one hit for The Four Tops. Although the group began singing together in 1956, they did not experience any success until they signed with Motown in 1964.
Also by The Four Tops, "Reach Out, I'll Be There" was number 165 in 2005, down from 121 in 2004, "Baby I Need Your Lovin'" occupied spots 486 and 277 respectively, and "It's the Same Old Song" was 496 and 233.

9. What song, down from 109 in 2004, was number 120 on the 2005 Countdown? "Hide in the kitchen, hide in the hall, Ain't gonna do you no good at all. 'Cause once I catch ya and the kissin' starts, A team of wild horses couldn't tear us apart. Try to take a tiger from his daddy's side, That's how love is gonna keep us tied."

Answer: Stuck on You

"Stuck on You" was the first of five number one hits that Elvis Presley charted in the early '60s. This particular song was released just after his discharge from the army, but before Priscilla moved into Graceland with him.
Also by Elvis, "Return to Sender" was number 100 on the 2005 Countdown, down from number 11 in 2004, "Little Sister" was 223 in 2005 and 246 in 2005, and "Surrender" occupied spots 276 and 340 respectively.

10. What song, down from number 148 in 2004, was number 224 on the 2005 Countdown? "Somewhere beyond the sea, Somewhere, waiting for me, My lover stands on golden sands, And watches the ships that go sailing. Somewhere beyond the sea, She's there watching for me. If I could fly like birds on high, Then straight to her arms I'd go sailing."

Answer: Beyond the Sea

Bobby Darin was left with a weakened heart, after a childhood encounter with Rheumatic Fever. His whole approach to life after that was hurried, as if he were trying to cram an entire lifetime into a few years, because of his stated fear that he would die young. Sadly he did do exactly that, dying at the age of 37 while receiving surgery for a faulty heart valve. Darin also experienced the shock of learning, in adulthood, that his elder sister was really his mother.
"Beyond the Sea" was written by Charles Trenet and Jack Lawrence.

Source: Author skunkee

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Big 500 Countdown, 2005 Version - Part 3 Quiz

My local radio station, Oldies 1150 (CKOC Hamilton), has published this year's version of the Big 500 Countdown, compiled from listeners' votes. Can you guess the names of these songs, released in the '60s, that made the list?

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