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1. Many thanks to CellarDoor for this quiz author challenge. The reason I picked this title - 'Leaving On A Jet Plane' - was because I knew someone who, years ago, left her partner by leaving him this record on the kitchen table! Not the most sensitive way, sure; but succinct, to the point, and she did leave a nice gift into the bargain, so, every cloud...
Many artists have covered the song 'Leaving On A Jet Plane' since it was written in 1966. But who wrote the original?
2. Maybe you want to tell your partner that they're the one who should go - not you. You're not the one in the wrong, and if you don't feel the need for niceties, this is the song for you. It was written by Percy Mayfield and sung by Ray Charles (and many others since) and was number one for two weeks on the 'Billboard Top 100' on October 9, 1961. What is this song that will do all the talking for you?
3. Maybe your relationship has come to an end because you've found someone else - "a new model; new lines, fresh paint, no mileage at all". Not an easy conversation to have at times like this, so go through all your Mick Terry songs and slap this one on the kitchen table!
4. Think of the all effort you've put in to look great for your man! You slaved over the oven, washed his smalls, had your hair and nails done, and bought a lovely new dress. Sadly, it seems to have all been in terrible vain, as singer Deana Carter found:
"It's perfectly clear, between the TV and beer
I won't get so much as a kiss"
Buy this record, pop it through the letterbox, then run, run like the wind to someone more appreciative!
5. Want to make the message that your relationship is over loud and clear? Subtle or hidden meanings not working? In which case you might LITERALLY need to spell it out. This number one country hit for Tammy Wynette in 1968 should do the trick. Dolly Parton also sang this song. What is it?
6. John Deacon wrote this next song in 1984. "I Want to Break Free" featured on his band's album "The Works". Which world famous rock band, in which he was the bass guitarist, did he write this song for?
7. It's a hard life when two people are in love with you, and you just can't decide who to choose. My sympathies are with you. Truly. The character of Ross Geller in the comedy series "Friends" had this 'problem' in Season Two. His friends had lots of advice for him, but they should have just told him to give this Mary MacGregor album to the two girls and let them work it out for themselves.
8. You decide to take full advantage of the fact that your partner is out at work, and pack all his belongings in a few bags, and kindly park them neatly on the grass outside the front door. Meanwhile, the locksmith is at work changing all the locks on the doors. But just in case the message doesn't quite sink in, you leave this 1993 "Crowded House" song pinned to the door:
9. Perhaps the song choices so far have been a tad blunt. You'd prefer to leave a message with a clear intent, but a kinder afterthought. Fortunately Randy Travis sang a song especially for this. Here are some of the lyrics:
"There's not a mean bone in my body
I never could be unkind
I know we're not talking
But there's something on my mind"
What is the title of this sweet song?
10. Do you feel you have to leave a relationship, but nevertheless feel quite reluctant about it? Do you feel there's no other choice because your partner just doesn't seem that into you any more? Oh no! That's so sad. But leave this Johnny Cash record as you go:
"I've been washed down the sink of your conscience
In the theater of your love I lost my part
And now you say you've got me out of your conscience...."
What is the last line of this chorus, that is also the title of this song?
Source: Author
dopple44
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