They Helped Out

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1. In a hit by Dire Straits, this famous singer/songwriter can be heard in the background singing, "I want my MTV". Answer: (One Word)

2. In this former Beatles's first number one hit as a solo artist, a legendary piano player and solo artist is providing the backing vocals. Who is this? Billy Joel Elton John Ray Charles Stevie Wonder

3. This famous guitar player performed a solo on one of the King of Pop's number one hits. Who's the guitar player? Eddie Van Halen Eric Clapton Santana Chuck Berry

4. This raspy-voiced crooner had his "other half" of that time providing some sexy French comments in the background of his biggest number one hit. Who was sounding sexy in the background? Alana Hamilton Britt Ekland Rachel Hunter Farrah Fawcett

5. On this former member of the Kingston Trio's solo single, this member of Fleetwood Mac can be heard in the background singing, "There's people out there turning music into gold, into gold." Lindsey Buckingham Stevie Nicks John McVie Christine McVie

6. On Elton John's first release of his single, "Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me", a couple members of the Beach Boys provided backing vocals along with a not-yet famous half of a duo. Who was this then unknown? Daryl Dragon Toni Tennille Daryl Hall John Oates

7. Genesis had a single that featured what band's horn section? Earth, Wind, & Fire Chicago The E Street Band (Bruce Springsteen) Prince

8. "Peg" by Steely Dan features backing vocals by what well known lead singer and later solo artist? Michael McDonald Daryl Hall Phil Collins Smokie Robinson

9. Who gave Steely Dan another helping-hand by playing guitar on their single, "Time Out Of Mind"? Peter Frampton Eddie Van Halen Mark Knopfler Eric Clapton

10. What country group provided backing vocals for Paul Simon's "Slip Slidin' Away"? Answer: (Three Words)