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The Songs of Johnny Mathis
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This is the first - the only for now - quiz on the songs we love to hear Johnny sing. I'll give you a line, you tell me the title of the song. Happy humming! Please rate the quiz when you finish!
Most lyrics from www.completealbumlyrics.com.
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Mathis, Johnny
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Average
10 Q
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CariM0952
Apr 01 07
642 plays
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The Year of Al Stewart
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Most of us know Al Stewart from his song "The Year of the Cat". What else do you know about him and his music?
If you like the quiz, please rate it. If you don't, please let me know why. Thanks!
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Stewart, Al
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Tough
10 Q
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CariM0952
Jun 05 07
402 plays
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Magic Man Straight from (the) Heart...
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Ann and Nancy Wilson rocked the planet in the '70s and '80s. One big hit for them was "Magic Man". How well do you remember the song?
If you enjoy the quiz, please rate it - if you don't, please let me know why! Thanks!
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Heart
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Average
10 Q
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CariM0952
Dec 10 06
1215 plays
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Pink Floyd Blues
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The band that defined an era even as it defied itself, Pink Floyd was unique. If you read the "Rolling Stone" article in the 5 April 2007 edition, you should not hit a wall on this quiz!
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Pink Floyd
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Tough
10 Q
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CariM0952
Apr 25 07
1800 plays
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Rushing into the "Limelight"
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The cerebral rock group Rush described life as a successful rock band in its song "Limelight" - but do you remember the words?
If you like the quiz, please rate it - if you don't, please let me know why! Thanks!
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Rush
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Easy
10 Q
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CariM0952
Jan 24 09
678 plays
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The Fall of Captain Nathaniel Gordon
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Nobody bothered prosecuting slave ship captains -until a new president and a new district attorney took over.
If you like the quiz, please rate it - if you don't, please let me know why! Thanks!
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Slavery in America
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Difficult
10 Q
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CariM0952
Jun 20 07
639 plays
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You Can Get Anything You Want.....
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... at Alice's Restaurant (excepting Alice). How many of us remember the words to this song by Arlo Guthrie?
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Guthrie, Arlo
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Average
20 Q
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CariM0952
Aug 17 05
1209 plays
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Byrd Songs
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The Byrds flew into music history with their songs. Can you remember the lyrics?
Lyrics from various sites.
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Byrds, The
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Tough
10 Q
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CariM0952
Dec 28 06
906 plays
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One Night in Bangkok.....
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One of the weirder songs to hit the airwaves was Murray Head's "One Night in Bangkok". Allowing for the minor problem that he couldn't sing, and the backing singers couldn't enunciate, how well do you remember the words? Lyrics from www.lyrics.jp.
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H
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Average
10 Q
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CariM0952
Nov 15 06
873 plays
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They Gave Their All
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Despite all the safety modifications, Formula 1 remains a dangerous sport. Throughout the 50s, 60s and 70s there were many deaths of drivers who never became World Champions. These heroic drivers risked all for the sport they loved.
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F1 Drivers
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Tough
20 Q
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CariM0952
Sep 09 04
1041 plays
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Eurovision: 1974
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Take a step back in time and see what you remember about the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest.
If you like the quiz, please rate it - if not, please tell me why.
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Eurovision Song Contest
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Average
10 Q
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CariM0952
Mar 04 09
234 plays
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Please Be Upstanding for... XTC!
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XTC's "Mayor of Simpleton" charted at number 46 (UK - number 72 US) in 1989. The Mayor may have claimed to be unintelligent, but can you rack your brain and remember the lyrics?
And please rate the quiz when you're finished... Thanks!
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XTC
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Average
15 Q
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CariM0952
Dec 22 06
471 plays
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Eurovision: 1976
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Take a step back in time and see what you remember about the 1976 Eurovision Song Contest.
If you like the quiz, please rate it - if not, please tell me why.
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Eurovision Song Contest
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Average
10 Q
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CariM0952
Mar 09 09
183 plays
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A Whiter Shade of Procol Harum
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Asteroid 14024 shares something with another rock - a progressive rock band known as Procol Harum. So skip the light fandango and have a go at this quiz! If you liked it, please rate it - if you didn't, please tell me why... Thanks!
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Procol Harum
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Tough
10 Q
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CariM0952
May 01 07
561 plays
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Out on the Lunatic Fringe
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Red Rider rocked the 1980s, but the only song we hear on the radio today is "Lunatic Fringe". Great music, but do you remember the words?
Please rate the quiz when you finish - thanks!
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R
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Tough
10 Q
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CariM0952
May 15 08
198 plays
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Eurovision: 1980
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Take a step back in time and see what you remember about the 1980 Eurovision Song Contest.
If you like the quiz, please rate it - if not, please tell me why.
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Eurovision Song Contest
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Average
10 Q
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CariM0952
Mar 25 09
207 plays
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Chasing "Dust in the Wind"
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Kansas' first Top 10 hit in the US, "Dust in the Wind" was written by Kerry Livgren. Do you remember the words?
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Kansas
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Easy
10 Q
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CariM0952
Mar 01 07
1167 plays
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Eurovision: 1973
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Take a step back in time and see what you remember about the 1973 Eurovision Song Contest.
If you like the quiz, please rate it - if not, please tell me why.
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Eurovision Song Contest
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Tough
10 Q
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CariM0952
Apr 05 09
156 plays
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Some Oscar History Part I
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I'm not normally a movie freak - haven't watched the Oscars in decades. But a "Parade" magazine feature got my interest, and I hope the resulting quizzes get yours!
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Awards and Festivals
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Average
10 Q
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CariM0952
Jul 03 12
516 plays
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Formula 1 Circuits
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Some Formula 1 circuits have been in use for years. Others have not seen a race for many years. Can you identify these circuits?
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F1 GP Tracks
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Average
10 Q
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CariM0952
Aug 30 04
1935 plays
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Ian Anderson: The Pied Piper of Jethro Tull
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Front man for Jethro Tull - flautist extraordinaire - vocalist - player of many instruments. Who is this man who reinvented jazz and fusion flute?
Please rate the quiz when you finish - thanks!
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Jethro Tull
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Tough
10 Q
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CariM0952
Mar 11 08
507 plays
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Eurovision: 1982
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Take a step back in time and see what you remember about the 1982 Eurovision Song Contest.
If you like the quiz, please rate it - if not, please tell me why.
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Eurovision Song Contest
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Average
10 Q
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CariM0952
Mar 29 09
168 plays
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The Singer from Valhalla - James Morris
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Once in a while an operatic singer comes to 'own' a role... for many of us, James Morris is the quintessential Wotan. But who is this James Morris?
Please rate the quiz when you are done - thanks!
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Opera
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Average
10 Q
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CariM0952
Feb 28 08
159 plays
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The Father of FM Radio
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A 'rite of passage' in my youth was going to "The Haunted House" near the Amstrong tower in Alpine, NJ. But who was E.H. Armstrong? And why is he such a big part of your life?
If you like the quiz, please rate it. If not, please let me know why.
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Scientists & Inventors A-Z
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Tough
10 Q
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CariM0952
May 27 07
225 plays
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A Walk Through "MacArthur Park"
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A classic of the 1960s, "MacArthur Park" was unusual both for its lyrics (even for that era) and for its length - over 7 minutes. Do you remember the song?
Please rate the quiz when you've finished - thanks!
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Harris, Richard
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Average
10 Q
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CariM0952
Mar 25 08
450 plays
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A Wayward Look at Wayward Son
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The beautiful harmonies of the group Kansas are probably best known through their song, "Carry On Wayward Son". Do you remember the lyrics?
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Kansas
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Easy
10 Q
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CariM0952
Jan 31 07
1506 plays
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Eurovision: 1981
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Take a step back in time and see what you remember about the 1981 Eurovision Song Contest.
If you like the quiz, please rate it - if not, please tell me why.
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Eurovision Song Contest
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Average
10 Q
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CariM0952
Mar 28 09
165 plays
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Wonderful Wonderful Johnny Mathis
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For over 50 years, Johnny Mathis has brought beautiful music to people of all ages. But who is this wonderful singer?
If you like the quiz, please rate it at the end... if you didn't, please also let me know why! Thanks!
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Mathis, Johnny
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Difficult
10 Q
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CariM0952
Mar 16 07
384 plays
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And May Your God Go With You - Dave Allen
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Sitting on a stool, telling jokes and sipping at whiskey - sounds like a boring night on the telly, but Dave Allen kept us laughing. How much do you know of this man?
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Celebrities A-B
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Tough
10 Q
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CariM0952
Jun 15 07
528 plays
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What the "L" Will You Do with These Questions?
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Likely Lads and Lasses, Listen Up! All the answers start with the letter "L" - can you luck out and list them all?
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L
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Very Difficult
10 Q
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CariM0952
Mar 12 08
912 plays
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