Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Songs (401-425)

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1. In August of 1984, The Smiths released a song on the "Hatful of Hollow" album. The song tells the story of a young man living in a "humdrum" town and a "fat girl" that he'll probably propose to. What is the young man's name that is in the title of this song? William Lawrence Joseph Sebastian

2. The Rolling Stones song "Tumbling Dice" was actually to have another title. Can you name the original title to this song? Faster Women, Slower Cars Nowhere Woman Women Who Love Good Time Women

3. The song that comes in at number 423 is Elvis Presley's version of "Blue Suede Shoes". Which artist wrote the song? Eddie Cochran Carl Perkins Jerry Lee Lewis Bill Haley

4. Legend has it that the song "Lola", by The Kinks, was actually based on a real life dating encounter by Ray Davies and a real life transvestite. Name this gender bending person who influenced this song? Mandy Starling Candy Darling Kandi Marling Sandy Carling

5. The song "Piano Man" by Billy Joel really defines Joel's ability as a story teller. The song tells the story of a piano bar singer who makes acquaintances with the bar patrons. Which person isn't in the bar on this particular night? Paul Michael Davy John

6. Which group was responsible for the song "It's Your Thing", the song at number 420 on our list? The Isley Brothers The Ohio Players The O'Jays The Chi-Lites

7. The song "Nuthin' But a G Thang" by Dr. Dre is in at number 419. The basis for the song is a sampled bass line from the 1975 song "I Want'a Do Something Freaky to You". Who recorded that song? Luther Ingram Lionel Richie Leon Haywood Luther Vandross

8. Stephen Stills wrote the song "Suite: Judy Blue Eyes" for his one-time girlfriend. He even played most of the instruments on the song in tribute to her. Which "Judy" did he write the song about? Judy Garland Judy Collins Judy Henske Judith Ridley

9. Due to the graphic title of the song at number 417, let's concentrate on the band who recorded it, and not the song itself. The band was comprised of a group of rappers from Los Angeles. Members included Dr. Dre, Easy-E and Ice Cube. Name this band that was formed in 1986. Public Enemy N.W.A. 2 Live Crew Mobb Deep

10. The song "The Boys of Summer" was the breakthrough hit that Don Henley needed to propel himself from The Eagles into solo superstardom. Most people tend to think that Henley solely wrote the song, however, a member of another band was partially responsible for the music and lyrics for this song. Which group's guitarist received primary credit for the lyrics to this song? The Heartbreakers The Smithereens The Pretenders The Clash

11. One of many songs written by the Eddie Holland/Lamont Dozier/Brian Holland team is in at number 415 on the list. The song "I Can't Help Myself" was released in June of 1965 on Motown and quickly rose to number one on both the Black and Pop charts. Which group sang this Holland/Dozier/Holland classic? The Drifters The Four Tops The Temptations The Impressions

12. The Coasters released this risque song in May of 1957 on Atco Records. The song was on the flip-side of the single "Searchin'". The song was banned on a few radio stations because of the interpretation of radio executives that the song contained lyrics about an older man's fixation on an underage young lady. Which song is in on our list at number 414? Young Blood Girls Girls Girls Poison Ivy One Kiss Led to Another

13. The song at number 413 is the title track of a 1956 movie starring Jayne Mansfield in the role of Jerri Jordan, an aspiring, yet less than talented, singer. Can you name this Little Richard song that shares its title with this movie? The Girl Can't Help It She's Got It Rip It Up I Saw Her Standing There

14. The song "Ode to Billie Joe" was a tremendous cross-over hit for country singer Bobbie Gentry. The song is based on a family's dinnertime discussion of the suicide of Billie Joe. What is the last name of Billie Joe, the unfortunate young man who jumped off the Tallahatchie Bridge? McLain McMannis McCarrier McAllister

15. The singer of the disco song at number 411 on our chart was born LaDonna Andre Gaines in Boston, MA in 1948. What is the name that LaDonna changed her name to when she decided to become a singer? Gloria Gaynor Anita Ward Evelyn "Champagne" King Donna Summer

16. In 1989, the Pixies released a song about a certain type animal that went to Heaven. What type animal was it? Rabbit Kangaroo Puppy Monkey

17. When many people think of the band Cream and their music, the song "Crossroads" immediately comes to mind. The song is one of the most popular blues-influenced songs of all time. Which blues artist gets the songwriting credit for this title? Robert Johnson Willie Dixon Leadbelly Howlin' Wolf

18. The song at number 408 is the first song by Aerosmith to reach the Billboard Top 40 on the Pop Singles chart. Can you name it? Sweet Emotion Last Child Dream On Back in the Saddle

19. Which Nirvana song contained a lyric about a man who "loves to shoot his guns"? Breed Lithium Stay Away In Bloom

20. R. Kelly is in at number 406 on our list with "I Believe I Can Fly". Which movie's soundtrack was this song a part of? Who Framed Roger Rabbit Shrek Space Jam The Lion King

21. The Carpenter's song "We've Only Just Begun" started out as an advertising jingle. What type of company was the song going to advertise? Laundry Supermarket Bank Restaurant

22. Who did Bobby Dylan have "visions of"? Johanna Mary Ann Elizabeth Genevieve

23. Eddie Cochran is in on the list at number 403 with his Top 40 hit "C'mon Everybody". Eddie was known as a rockabilly artist, yet he was born in a very unlikely rockabilly state. Which state was he born in? Minnesota Montana North Dakota Idaho

24. The oddly spelled "Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)" was a smash hit in the early 1970s for which funk pioneers? Zapp Funkadelic Sly and the Family Stone War

25. Which song by The Shirelles was their first Top 40 song on the Billboard Pop Singles chart? Big John Soldier Boy Will You Love Me Tomorrow Tonight's the Night