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Quiz about PleAse HeLp UnScrAmbLe ThEse LYricS 3

PleAse HeLp UnScrAmbLe ThEse LYricS! # 3 Quiz

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A multiple-choice quiz by logcrawler. Estimated time: 7 mins.

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Question 1 of 10

1. "The people that we call ourselves have merely recently originated.
Fancy tatting with a lack of color and words of assurance;
An embracing of the lips and we are beginning our journey.
Ahead of the morning's light we take off, becoming airborne;
There are many paths from which we can opt to take.
We tentatively begin by placing one foot slowly in front of the other and then develop our skills by moving much more rapidly."

What was the name of the brother and sister duo that popularized this hit single in 1970? Hint

The Carpenters

The Turtles

The Boxtops

The Kinks

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Question 2 of 10

2. The Cowsills brought us this light and cheery ditty, way back in 1968.
Now, what would have been the title of this song, based on the lyrics below?

"You catch a ride on a vehicle used for public transportation that has "Lakewood Drive" appearing on its marquee sign
And you continue riding until you are far from the metropolitan area
Where the atmosphere is dandy with the aromatic odors of conifer trees
And the pastoral scenes are beautiful
And you will observe yellow narcissus flowers peeking furtively over the summits of low lying mountains or else a nectar-crazed female ursine mammal." Hint

Most of All

Hair

Indian Lake

The Rain, The Park and Other Things

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Question 3 of 10

3. Let's get into the swing of things with this 1963 hit by Lesley Gore.
Can you decipher these lyrics to find out which of her songs this one was?

"Bright warm rays from the sun, all-day suckers and spectrums of colors that arc across the sky;
All the things that are magnificent are the feelings that I experience when you and I are as one.
Shinier than a one cent piece that is supposed to bring good fortune
When you are around the accumulated water droplets of precipitation just vanish, loved one.
And I am just peachy, knowing that you belong to me." Hint

Sunshine, Lollipops and Rainbows

Judy's Turn to Cry

It's My Party

You Don't Own Me

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Question 4 of 10

4. "Morning after morning I become more bewildered
Still I search for brightness in the endless precipitation
You are aware that's a form of entertainment that I despise failing
And I am cognizant of the tension
Isn't it a pity?"

In 1973, Lawrence Darrow Brown had a number one hit with this tune. What was the song's title, as written by songwriter Mentor Williams and originally sung by John Henry Kurtz in 1972? Hint

Reelin' In The Years

Time In A Bottle

Drift Away

Brown Eyed Girl

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Question 5 of 10

5. Sort of a fantasy song, this hit from 1975 offered to take us on a journey, at least in our imaginations. Can you identify the artist, based on the following "lyrics"?

"I've very recently shut the orbs in my face and clambered onto the reverie- spinning locomotive engine.
Chauffeur, remove my concerns of the present and abandon the next day of the future in the past.
Ooh, reverie-spinner
I trust that you will be able to help me make it out of the dark hours..." Hint

Gary Wright

Elton John

Ben E. King

Lindsey Buckingham

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Question 6 of 10

6. This song is a bit different in that it began with a voice-over preceding the actual song itself. The Manhattans recorded it in 1975. Based on the intro, can you figure out the name of this recording that reached platinum status the following year?

"This must be the most mournful day of my entire existence;
I rang you up to meet me here at this time for a little amount of unfortunate information.
I will no longer be available to meet with you after this
For the reasons that I have other things to attend to as well as the relationships that you are involved with." Hint

Have You Seen Her?

Kiss And Say Goodbye

My Girl

Shining Star

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Question 7 of 10

7. A tune dating from 1956 and sung by Jim Lowe is featured in these lyrics.

"Twelve o'clock a.m. - One additional night involving no rest;
Maintaining alertness until the dawn sneaks in furtively.
Portal painted verdant; what is the mysterious thing that you are keeping from the attention of others?

There exists an old musical instrument with 88 keys
And they create music on it in a vivacious manner behind the verdant portal.
I have no idea what they are up to, but they chortle almost continually behind the verdant portal.
I have desires for them to allow me inside, so that I can find out the things that are happening behind the verdant portal." Hint

The Piano Player

Piano Man

In the Midnight Hour

Green Door

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Question 8 of 10

8. Sometimes the truth is all in the eyes. Which of these song titles and artists best fits with the following lyrics?

"Seems as if it's done; you were aware that I'd be unable to remain here
The other woman is returning to her house later on this day.
We enjoyed a good relationship; I will regret not having your honey-laden adoration.
Why is it that you must peer at me in that manner? The relationship is over." Hint

Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue by Crystal Gayle

Brown-Eyed Girl by Van Morrison

Angel Eyes by Jeff Healy

Sad Eyes by Robert John

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Question 9 of 10

9. These lyrics were inspired by a 1948 film. The recording artist was only about 4 years old at that time, but years later, he recorded this Top 40 hit.
Can you ascertain which song this was that was released in 1981?

"Enveloped in each other, struggling with difficulty to avoid the cold
That cold weather that we endured as a couple initially, reclining within the outstretched appendages of each other.
Enjoying old films; becoming infatuated with each other with fervor.
Syrupy one; I was your knight in shining armor; you were my costar with nearly top billing.
We possessed everything, just like Humphrey and Lauren..." Hint

The African Queen

Kingston Town

Kokomo

Key Largo

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Question 10 of 10

10. This hit by Neil Diamond speaks of the casual nature of his love, unfeigned and unpretentious. Which one of these Neil Diamond titles is best suited to identify this lyrical mish-mash?

"Cash speaks, but it doesn't carry a tune and sway to music, nor does it stroll.
For as long as I can be in your company, I'd prefer to be dressed at all times in denim breeches.
The product of a beehive is sugary, but it doesn't even compare to my sweetheart's pleasurable confectionery.
If you'd excuse me, I'd enjoying pointing out that we would get by reasonably well at all times in denim breeches." Hint

Forever In Blue Jeans

Cracklin' Rosie

I Am, I Said

Sweet Caroline

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. "The people that we call ourselves have merely recently originated. Fancy tatting with a lack of color and words of assurance; An embracing of the lips and we are beginning our journey. Ahead of the morning's light we take off, becoming airborne; There are many paths from which we can opt to take. We tentatively begin by placing one foot slowly in front of the other and then develop our skills by moving much more rapidly." What was the name of the brother and sister duo that popularized this hit single in 1970?

Answer: The Carpenters

The lyrics to "We've Only Just Begun" were written by Paul Williams while the music was written by Roger Nichols.
The Carpenters, Karen, and her brother Richard, turned this song into a number one hit in 1970.

Originally, this Easy Listening tune had been an advertisement for a bank in California, but when The Carpenters released it as a single, sales skyrocketed.

2. The Cowsills brought us this light and cheery ditty, way back in 1968. Now, what would have been the title of this song, based on the lyrics below? "You catch a ride on a vehicle used for public transportation that has "Lakewood Drive" appearing on its marquee sign And you continue riding until you are far from the metropolitan area Where the atmosphere is dandy with the aromatic odors of conifer trees And the pastoral scenes are beautiful And you will observe yellow narcissus flowers peeking furtively over the summits of low lying mountains or else a nectar-crazed female ursine mammal."

Answer: Indian Lake

The family group, The Cowsills, were from Newport, Rhode Island and the 1970s television series "The Partridge Family" was based on their lives and singing career.

"Indian Lake" made it to the number ten position on the U.S. music charts in 1968, while their greatest successes were two songs that climbed to the number two slot; "The Rain, The Park and Other Things" and the title song for the musical, "Hair".

3. Let's get into the swing of things with this 1963 hit by Lesley Gore. Can you decipher these lyrics to find out which of her songs this one was? "Bright warm rays from the sun, all-day suckers and spectrums of colors that arc across the sky; All the things that are magnificent are the feelings that I experience when you and I are as one. Shinier than a one cent piece that is supposed to bring good fortune When you are around the accumulated water droplets of precipitation just vanish, loved one. And I am just peachy, knowing that you belong to me."

Answer: Sunshine, Lollipops and Rainbows

"Sunshine, lollipops and rainbows
everything that's wonderful is what I feel
when we're together.
Brighter than a lucky penny.
When you're here the raindrops disappear
dear and I feel so fine
Just to know that you are mine."

"Sunshine, Lollipops and Rainbows" was released in 1963, and later was included on the soundtrack of the 1965 film, "Ski Party".
Lesley Sue Goldstein (Leslie Gore) had earlier hits with "It's My Party" and with its sequel "Judy's Turn to Cry".

4. "Morning after morning I become more bewildered Still I search for brightness in the endless precipitation You are aware that's a form of entertainment that I despise failing And I am cognizant of the tension Isn't it a pity?" In 1973, Lawrence Darrow Brown had a number one hit with this tune. What was the song's title, as written by songwriter Mentor Williams and originally sung by John Henry Kurtz in 1972?

Answer: Drift Away

Dobie Gray, born as Lawrence Darrow Brown, ran "Drift Away" all the way up to the number 5 slot on the U.S. music charts in 1973 with his version of this Mentor Williams song. The song became Dobie Gray's biggest hit, and years later in 2003, he provided some of the vocals in the last verse with another artist who covered the hit: Uncle Kracker, who was born in 1974, the year after Dobie's version hit the charts.

"Day after day I'm more confused
Yet I look for the light through the pouring rain
You know that's a game that I hate to lose
And I'm feelin' the strain
Ain't it a shame?
Oh, give me the beat boys and free my soul
I wanna get lost in your rock and roll and drift away."

5. Sort of a fantasy song, this hit from 1975 offered to take us on a journey, at least in our imaginations. Can you identify the artist, based on the following "lyrics"? "I've very recently shut the orbs in my face and clambered onto the reverie- spinning locomotive engine. Chauffeur, remove my concerns of the present and abandon the next day of the future in the past. Ooh, reverie-spinner I trust that you will be able to help me make it out of the dark hours..."

Answer: Gary Wright

"Dream Weaver" by Gary Wright, had been recorded in 1975 and was released on an album by the same name, but upon its release as a single later that year, it took off to the number two slot on Billboard's Hot 100 chart and became a number one hit on the Cash Box charts.

Gary Wright had previously played keyboards for the British band Spooky Tooth.

6. This song is a bit different in that it began with a voice-over preceding the actual song itself. The Manhattans recorded it in 1975. Based on the intro, can you figure out the name of this recording that reached platinum status the following year? "This must be the most mournful day of my entire existence; I rang you up to meet me here at this time for a little amount of unfortunate information. I will no longer be available to meet with you after this For the reasons that I have other things to attend to as well as the relationships that you are involved with."

Answer: Kiss And Say Goodbye

"Kiss And Say Goodbye" was a raging success for a New Jersey-based group, The Manhattans.

The voice-over intro to the song is as follows:

"This has got to be the saddest day of my life;
I called you here today for a bit of bad news.
I won't be able to see you anymore, because of my obligations
And the ties that you have.

We've been meeting here everyday, and since this is our last day together
I wanna hold you just one more time.
When you turn and walk away, don't look back
I wanna remember you just like this.
Let's just kiss and say goodbye."

7. A tune dating from 1956 and sung by Jim Lowe is featured in these lyrics. "Twelve o'clock a.m. - One additional night involving no rest; Maintaining alertness until the dawn sneaks in furtively. Portal painted verdant; what is the mysterious thing that you are keeping from the attention of others? There exists an old musical instrument with 88 keys And they create music on it in a vivacious manner behind the verdant portal. I have no idea what they are up to, but they chortle almost continually behind the verdant portal. I have desires for them to allow me inside, so that I can find out the things that are happening behind the verdant portal."

Answer: Green Door

"Green Door" reached number one on the Billboard music charts in November 1956, edging Elvis Presley's "Love Me Tender" out of the way. The song was then covered by Frankie Vaughan in 1957, where he enjoyed even more popularity with it, especially in Great Britain.

In 1981, Welshman Shakin' Stevens (Michael Barratt) recorded a successful cover version of the song, topping the charts for four weeks in August of that year.

8. Sometimes the truth is all in the eyes. Which of these song titles and artists best fits with the following lyrics? "Seems as if it's done; you were aware that I'd be unable to remain here The other woman is returning to her house later on this day. We enjoyed a good relationship; I will regret not having your honey-laden adoration. Why is it that you must peer at me in that manner? The relationship is over."

Answer: Sad Eyes by Robert John

Brooklyn, N.Y. native, Robert John, wrote and recorded the number-one single "Sad Eyes" in 1979.

The first line and refrain of the song are as follows:

"Looks like it's over, you knew, I couldn't stay
She's comin' home today.
We had a good thing, I'll miss your sweet love
Why must you look at me that way? It's o-o-o-ver.

Sad eyes, turn the other way
I don't wanna see you cry
Sad eyes, you knew, there'd come a day
When we would have to say, "Goodbye".

9. These lyrics were inspired by a 1948 film. The recording artist was only about 4 years old at that time, but years later, he recorded this Top 40 hit. Can you ascertain which song this was that was released in 1981? "Enveloped in each other, struggling with difficulty to avoid the cold That cold weather that we endured as a couple initially, reclining within the outstretched appendages of each other. Enjoying old films; becoming infatuated with each other with fervor. Syrupy one; I was your knight in shining armor; you were my costar with nearly top billing. We possessed everything, just like Humphrey and Lauren..."

Answer: Key Largo

Bertie Higgins was born in Tarpon Springs, Florida in 1944. His hit "Key Largo" came from his only top 40 album, "Just Another Day In Paradise". The single was released in 1981 and peaked at number eight in the U.S. and number sixty in Britain.

The song was based roughly on a movie by the same name that had been released in 1948 starring Lauren Bacall and Humphrey Bogart.

10. This hit by Neil Diamond speaks of the casual nature of his love, unfeigned and unpretentious. Which one of these Neil Diamond titles is best suited to identify this lyrical mish-mash? "Cash speaks, but it doesn't carry a tune and sway to music, nor does it stroll. For as long as I can be in your company, I'd prefer to be dressed at all times in denim breeches. The product of a beehive is sugary, but it doesn't even compare to my sweetheart's pleasurable confectionery. If you'd excuse me, I'd enjoying pointing out that we would get by reasonably well at all times in denim breeches."

Answer: Forever In Blue Jeans

"Forever in Blue Jeans" was a 1979 hit by Neil Diamond, a native of Brooklyn, N.Y.

"Forever in Blue Jeans" was released as a single from one an album released the previous year, "You Don't Bring Me Flowers."

(While I've never heard a "bad" Neil Diamond song, one of my personal favorites is the song "Solitary Man", a tune with a hauntingly beautiful melody.)

Source: Author logcrawler

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