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1. Bruce Johnston wrote a song called "I Write the Songs" in 1975. This song was recorded by several artists. Which artist's version of this song won the Grammy Award for Song of the Year in 1977?

Answer: Barry Manilow

Barry Manilow's version of "I Write the Songs" hit number one on the United States Billboard Hot 100 in January of 1976 and United States Adult Contemporary Chart in December of 1975. Manilow's version of "I Write the Songs" won the Grammy Award for Song of the Year in 1977 and was nominated for Record of the Year in 1977. Johnny Mathis, Tom Jones, Dinah Shore and Bruce Johnston all recorded versions of "I Write the Songs".

2. Elvis Costello and the Attractions scored their first top forty hit on the United States Billboard Hot 100 with which 1983 single?

Answer: Everyday I Write the Book

"Everyday I Write the Book" is a song from the 1983 "Punch the Clock" album released by Elvis Costello and the Attractions. The song was a top forty hit in six countries. It reached number thirty-six on the United States Billboard Hot 100 becoming the first top forty hit for Elvis Costello and the Attractions.

3. The 1999 song "Write This Down" was a number one hit on the United States Hot Country Songs Chart for which artist?

Answer: George Strait

The song "Write This Down" was the second single released from George Strait's 1999 album "Always Never the Same". The single was released in March of 1999 and hit number one on the United States Hot Country Songs Chart and number twenty-seven on the United States Billboard Hot 100.

4. The 1981 song "The Breakup Song (They Don't Write 'Em)" was a top twenty hit on the United States Billboard Hot 100 for which band?

Answer: The Greg Kihn Band

"The Breakup Song (They Don't Write 'Em)" by the he Greg Kihn Band was song of the band's 1981 "Rockihnroll" album. The song was released in May of 1981 and hit number fifteen on United States Billboard Hot 100.

5. "I Write Sins Not Tragedies" was a number seven hit on the United States Billboard Hot 100 in 2006 for which American rock band?

Answer: Panic! at the Disco

The song "I Write Sins Not Tragedies" was a song performed by Panic! at the Disco on their 2005 album "A Fever You Can't Sweat Out". The song was a top forty hit in five different countries. The music video for this song won the MTV Video Music Award for Video of the Year in 2006.

6. "The Last Song I'll Write for You" was a 2012 song released by which former winner "American Idol"?

Answer: David Cook

"The Last Song I'll Write for You" was a 2012 single by "American Idol" season seven winner David Cook. The song was written by David Cook, Andy Skib and Daniel James. The single premiered on the May 10, 2012 episode of the of "American Idol".

7. "Write On" was the title track for which British band's 1976 album?

Answer: The Hollies

"Write On" was the title to 1976 album released by the Hollies. The song was written by Allan Clarke, Tony Hicks and Terry Sylvester. The song hit number thirty-one on the Media Control Charts in Germany in 1976.

8. "I'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter" was a song written in 1935 by Fred E. Ahlert and lyrics by Joe Young for the musical "Ain't Misbehavin'" This song was recorded by many artist. Which artist did not record this song?

Answer: Patsy Cline

Patsy Cline never recorded the song "I'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter". A version of this song was recorded by many artist such as Frank Sinatra for his 1954 album "Swing Easy", Bing Crosby for his 1957 album "Bing with a Beat" and Paul McCartney 2012 "Kisses on the Bottom" album.

Other artist who recorded this song include the following artists: Nat "King" Cole, Scatman Crothers, Gregory Isaacs, Barry Manilow, Dean Martin, Anne Murray, Willie Nelson, Linda Scott, and Shakin' Stevens Bill Haley & His Comets, Cleo Lane, Fabian, Madeleine Peyroux, the Boswell Sisters, Fats Waller and Charlie Gracie.

9. The song "Write About Love" was the lead single and the title track of Belle & Sebastian's 2010 album "Belle & Sebastian Write About Love". Which British actress sang lead on this song?

Answer: Carey Mulligan

British actress Carey Mulligan sang vocals on Belle & Sebastian's 2010 song "Write About Love". Belle & Sebastian performed their song "Write About Love" on the September 29, 2010 episode of "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon". Actress Casy Mulligan was best known for playing the lead role of Jenny is the 2009 movie "An Education".

10. The song "I Could Write a Book" was originally from the 1940 Rodgers and Hart musical "Pal Joey". The song was first performed by Gene Kelly and Leila Ernst in this play. The song was recorded several other times. Who did not record song "I Could Write a Book"?

Answer: Robert Goulet

The song "I Could Write a Book" was written by Lorenz Hart for the 1940 musical "Pal Joey". Crooner Robert Goulet never recorded a version of this song.

Harry Connick, Jr. recorded the song "I Could Write a Book" for the 1990 movie "When Harry Met Sally...".

Ella Fitzgerald recorded the song "I Could Write a Book" for her 1956 "Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Rodgers & Hart Songbook" album.

Miles Davis recorded the song "I Could Write a Book" for her 1956 "Relaxin' with The Miles Davis Quintet" album.

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