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1. This song was a huge hit for The Fifth Dimension in 1967. Written by Jimmy Webb, it won Grammys in 1968 including Song of the Year and Record of the Year. What is the title of this "uplifting" song?
2. Creedence Clearwater Revival recorded this song on the "Willy and the Poor Boys" album in 1969. The song tells you where Willy and the poor boys are playing. Where are they? (out in the street?)
3. This song from the soundtrack of the film, "An Officer and a Gentleman" was a monster hit for Joe Cocker and Jennifer Warnes in 1982. What "up" song was it?
4. Released from the 1977 album, "Slowhand", this Eric Clapton song reached number three on the US Hot 100 and was a crossover hit on the country music charts as well. What 'down' song is it? (You must be tired).
5. Recorded in 1969 by The Band and still one of their most popular songs, this song has them up the creek. What creek is it? The title will tell you.
6. The only US top ten single by the Talking Heads was this 1983 song from their album, "Speaking in Tongues". What 'down' song is it? (Is this about arson?)
7. This huge hit for the Rolling Stones in 1981 was a single released from the album "Tattoo You." This 'up' song went to number one in Australia, number two in the US and number seven in the UK. Can you name it? (It could get you going).
8. Mary Chapin Carpenter is headed somewhere because it's "Saturday night and the moon is out.." This huge hit from 1991 tells where she is going. What 'down' song gives us this information?
9. During the opening credits of the film "Woodstock", about the legendary 1969 music festival, this song is played. It was performed by Canned Heat at Woodstock, and has sometimes been called the unofficial anthem of the festival. What 'up' song is it? (they were not going down to the city).
10. This is a very old song, and the exact origin is unknown. It became very popular in 2000, however, when Alison Krauss recorded it for the film, "O Brother, Where Art Thou?". In this "down" song where are we going, brothers? (you may get wet).
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