Oceanic Jukebox XVIII Trivia Quiz

Answer: "Moray For Nothing"

"Money for Nothing" by British rock band Dire Straits was released in 1985 and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song won two MTV Video Music Awards in 1986. Other hits by the band include "Sultans of Swing", "Walk of Life", and "So Far Away".

Answer: "Bluegillberry Hill"

"Blueberry Hill" by Fats Domino was released in 1956 and reached number two on the US Billboard Top 40 chart. Other song by Fats Domino include "Detroit City Blues", "Every Night About This Time", "Goin' Home" and "Ain't That a Shame". Between 1952 and 1959, Fats Domino had eight number one hits on the US Billboard R&B chart.

Answer: "Last Train to Sharkville"

Last Train to Clarksville" by the Monkees was released in 1966 and reached number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. Other hits by the band include "I'm A Believer", "Stepping Stone", "Daydream Believer" and "Pleasant Valley Sunday". Most of the songs by the Monkees were written by other singer/songwriters such as Neil Diamond, Tommy Boyce, and Bobby Hart.

Answer: "The Old Manta Down the Road"

"The Old Man Down the Road" by John Fogerty was released in 1984 and reached number ten on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Fogerty was sued by the owner of Fantasy Records claiming that the song sounded too close to another song Fogerty wrote while he was with Creedence Clearwater Revival. Fogerty lost the law suit but the ruling was overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court (1993). Fogerty was awarded his attorney fees, which totaled $1,347,519.15.

Answer: Guppies, Clams and Thieves"

"Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves" by Cher was released in 1971 and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Cher was part of the singing duo of Sonny & Cher. Other songs by Cher include "Half Breed", "Dark Lady", "If I Could Turn Back Time", and "Believe".

Answer: "Fish Splash"

"Splish Splash" by Bobby Darin was released in 1958 and reached number three on the U.S. pop singles chart. The song was Darin's first hit single. Other hits by Darin include "Mack The Knife", "Beyond The Sea", and "If I Were a Carpenter".

Answer: "Bluegill Velvet"

"Blue Velvet" by Bobby Vinton was released in 1963 and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song was recorded by various artists before 1963 including a 1951 version by Tony Bennett. Other songs by Vinton include "Mr. Lonely", "Roses Are Red", and "Blue on Blue".

In 1973, Vinton had a number three hit with "My Melody of Love" in which he sings some of the chorus verses in Polish.

Answer: "Hooked on an Eeling"

"Hooked on a Feeling" by the Swedish rock band Blue Swede was released in 1973 and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song is a cover of the 1968 song by B.J. Thomas. The Blue Swede version is known for the "Ooga-Chaka-Ooga-Ooga" intro.

Answer: "Lady in Red Snapper"

"The Lady in Red" by Chris de Burgh was released in 1993 and reached number three on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. De Burgh had greater success with his music in the UK than he did in the United States. In 1975, he had a number one hit in Ireland with "A Spaceman Came Travelling".

Answer: "Life is a Highwhale"

"Life Is a Highway" By Rascal Flatt was released in 2006 and reached number nine on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song is a cover of the 1991 song by Tom Cochrane. Rascal Flatt's version of the song was used in the 2006 Pixar animated film "Cars".