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1. This mistrusting title was recorded in a bit more upbeat fashion in 1964 by Terry Stafford. There was another song in 1979 by Eddie Rabbitt that had a slower and sadder feel. Although the exactness of these titles is compromised by one of them being plural, the very same meaning applies. These two songs both remained passionate melodies. What base name belongs to the doubtful-named singles?
2. This title covers three different artists who sang about a special female who they needed very much. The songs were done in 1965 by Beau Brummel, Peter and Gordon in 1966, and John Lennon in 1981. What was the common name of these one word songs?
3. This atmospheric title was something, that in 1972, Jonathan Edwards didn't want but The O'Jays adored. Jonathan asked the question "How much does it cost?" in his song. The O'Jays lead singer Eddie Levet sang "You were there to light the way". What is the name of yet another one word song in which the weather had an effect on the singer?
4. This title, referring to mega success, was a Carpenters in 1971 and Murry
Head song in 1970. Karen Carpenter reminisced of a performer's on the road fling, and Murray Head was curious about the almighty Jesus Christ. What was the name that matched these tunes and has symbolized celebrities for decades?
5. This 1971 Led Zeppelin music industry anthem was hard and fast-paced. Like a race car speeding down the dragstrip, Robert Plant's vocals tell us It's "Been a long, lonely,,,lonely,,,lonely...lonely...lonely time". In 1972 Gary Glitter created an almost entirely instrumental masterpiece that would become a sports anthem. What loud title matches these descriptions?
6. This heavenly title about a request to a goddess was made from Frankie Avalon in 1959. The same title was used by the Shocking Blue in 1970 about a dark goddess who had crystal eyes for weapons. Banamarama covered the same title in 1986 but used a faster tempo, making it a huge dance hit. Which woman from the heavens are these songs about?
7. This 1963 song from The Kingsmen and The Beatles mentioned a claim that "The best things in life are free". The same title was used by Pink Floyd in 1973 when David Gilmore issued a warning to "keep your hands off of my stack". What was the common title of that mean green which bonded these artists?
8. This title was recorded by Petula Clark in 1966, Paul McCartney and Wings in 1973, and Lionel Richie in 1982. Petula's sang about it being "brighter than the brightest star". Paul dedicated it to his wife Linda. Lionel addressed it when telling his baby how much thinking about her blew his mind. What was the wonderful thing that these artists had to sing about?
9. This 1969 Bob Seger traveling song almost shares the exact same title as an Allman Brothers band hit from 1973. The only difference in these titles is an added word in the middle of Bob Seger's version. What is the common base name that these two artists share and a person known as a drifter?
10. This song is actually had the same idea thrice, but the lyrics differ a bit and the musical arrangements have different tempos. Tammi Terrell and Marvin Gaye performed the single as a duet in 1967. Diana Ross and her Supremes turned the single into a hit in 1968. Michael McDonald did a cover version that dripped soul in 2003. What did Tammi, Diana, and Michael say in regards to being kept from their loves?
11. This heavy sounding title had nearly a 20 year span between the two artists that recorded songs under it. Duane Eddy had a 1958 hit that the Hand Jive could be done to. Supertramp made a rhyming 1985 tune. What is the object these performers were talking about?
12. This title produced an R&B hit from 1969 by Joe South, The Spinners in 1975, and another hit in 1981 by The Alan Parsons Project with a pop rock sound. The 1969 song told us of the questionable behavior of humans. The 1975 song was recorded with Dionne Warwick. The 1981 song had the lead singer looking for an escape. What common situation bonded these three artists?
13. This title was recorded by Laura Branigan in 1987, Huey Lewis and The News in 1985, and Celine Dion in 1994. Laura's version released her inner siren. Huey's version was featured in the sci-fi classic "Back To The Future", and Celine did a cover version that became one of her concert staples and reworked from Laura Branigan's original. What reigned over these magnificent artists?
14. This mysterious title was a single by The Moody Blues in 1970 and The Fixx in 1984. In 1970 Justin Haywood wondered where his answer was. In 1985, Cy Curnin spelled out a curious word in the last few lines. What was the one word name that linked these artists?
15. This title of high praise was shared by The Association in 1967, David Cassidy in 1972, and Kool and The Gang in 1985. The Association used the title to describe all the feelings that they had inside. David Cassidy covered The Association's version but with a slightly slower style. JT Taylor had the sentiment while he took his fiancé for a walk on the shore hand in hand. What one word sums up these three romantic ballads?
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