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Signature Songs of Singers or Groups-Part 14
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This is a follow up to my "Signature Songs"-Parts 1-13 quizzes. Many singers have recorded a special tune with which they will long be associated. I'll give you the titles of ten songs. See if you can name the singer or group best known for singing it.
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Signature Songs
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10 Q
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paulmallon
Aug 27 13
366 plays
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Coming to America-Noteworthy Naturalized Citizens
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For centuries, millions have flocked to the shores of the United States seeking citizenship. Most settled into America's daily life, while others became quite well known. Here are ten noteworthy folks who came to become famous Americans, "naturally".
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Who Am I?
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10 Q
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paulmallon
Sep 06 13
243 plays
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The Marvelous Music of Irving Berlin
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Irving Berlin, born Israel Isidore Beilin (Russia, 1888), was one of the most prolific songwriters of all time. He wrote well over 1,000 tunes, 25 of which became number one hits. I'll give you some lyrics-see if you can tell what songs they are from.
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Berlin, Irving
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10 Q
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paulmallon
Sep 05 13
204 plays
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Signature Songs of Singers or Groups-Part 15
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This is a follow up to my "Signature Songs"-Parts 1-14 quizzes. Many singers have recorded a special tune with which they will long be associated. I'll give you the titles of ten songs. See if you can name the singer or group best known for singing it.
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Signature Songs
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10 Q
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paulmallon
Sep 15 13
294 plays
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Hugh Hefner, the Man, the Myth, the Playboy
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Hugh Marston Hefner was born April 9, 1926 in Chicago, IL. He would go on to create one of the most iconic publishing franchises ever, "Playboy Enterprises", famous for magazines, models and mansions as well as big bashes and buxom bunnies. What a life!
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Hefner, Hugh
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10 Q
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paulmallon
Nov 09 12
204 plays
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"Signature Songs" of Singers or Groups
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Many great singers have recorded one particular tune with which they will long be associated. I'm going to give you the titles of fifteen songs and see if you can identify the singer or singers most popularly known for singing it.
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Signature Songs
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Easy
15 Q
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paulmallon
Jan 11 13
1569 plays
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The Wondrous Works of Alfred Hitchcock
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Before coming to America in 1939, Alfred Hitchcock had established himself as one of the best in the business. He directed over 30 movies in Europe, and more than 25 in Hollywood. Let's see what you know about "The Master of Suspense" and his films.
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Hitchcock, Alfred
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Tough
10 Q
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paulmallon
Feb 20 13
348 plays
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Kissin' Cousins: Famous Folks Who Wed Their Kin
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The phrase "all in the family" conjures up pleasant memories of shared family moments, but the following folks may have taken it a bit too literally when they thought that marrying one of their cousins was a good idea. Can you identify them?
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Who Am I?
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Tough
10 Q
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paulmallon
Feb 15 12
486 plays
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"Signature Songs" of Singers or Groups-Part 7
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This is a follow up to my "Signature Songs" -Part 6 quiz. Many singers have recorded one special tune with which they will long be associated. I'll give you the titles of ten songs. See if you can name the singer or group best known for singing them.
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Signature Songs
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Average
10 Q
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paulmallon
May 02 13
546 plays
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What Elvis Movie is this Song From?
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The King has made a lot of movies, and Lord knows he's sung a lot of songs. Can you match the Elvis song to the movie in which it was sung? If you don't at least try, you ain't nothin' but a hound dog.
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Presley, Elvis
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Average
10 Q
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paulmallon
Jul 16 12
210 plays
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Ladies and Gentlemen: Mr. Neil Diamond
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Neil Diamond has been entertaining us for decades with his distinctive voice and style, but how much do you actually know about the man and his music? What do you say, let's find out, shall we?
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Diamond, Neil
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Tough
10 Q
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paulmallon
Mar 09 12
339 plays
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Celebrities' Personal Trademarks
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Who was known for yelling "Heeere's Johnny" on TV? Right, Ed McMahon. Who was famous for wearing one white glove? Yes, Michael Jackson. Many others are known for things they say, do, wear, etc. See if you can tell whose idiosyncrasies these are.
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Celebrity Notoriety
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10 Q
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paulmallon
Mar 06 13
621 plays
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Dead Too Soon: Famous Folks Who Died Young
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An old adage says "Life begins at 40" but a lot of quite famous (and some infamous) folks never even got close. Some you'll know and some will posssibly surprise you. It might be a good idea to take this quiz FAST!
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Death Becomes Them
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Tough
10 Q
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paulmallon
Mar 26 12
1116 plays
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"Signature Songs"-Part 6: Novelty Tunes
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My prior five "Signature Songs" quizzes have dealt with songs associated with a particular singer. This time I'm going to mix it up a bit and see if you can recall who sang these cute and sometimes (purposely) silly novelty tunes.
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Signature Songs
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Average
10 Q
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paulmallon
Apr 11 13
387 plays
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Signature Songs of Singers and Groups-Part 8
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This is a follow up to my "Signature Songs"-Part 7 quiz. Many singers have recorded one special tune with which they will long be associated. I'll give you the titles of ten songs. See if you can name the singer or group best known for singing them.
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Signature Songs
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Average
10 Q
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paulmallon
May 26 13
630 plays
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Elvis Didn't Die Alone: Ten August 16 Deaths
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Throughout the ages many thousands have gone to the heartbreak hotel on August 16. The King is perhaps the most well known, but a lot of other famous folks left us crying in the chapel on the same date. Here are ten who got us all shook up!
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Death Becomes Them
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Average
10 Q
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paulmallon
May 21 12
453 plays
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The Novels of Robert B. Parker
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America lost a national treasure when Robert Brown Parker, best-known for his "Spenser" series, passed away January 18, 2010. He wrote over 60 novels and as soon as I finished each one, my eager anticipation for his next would begin. Enjoy!
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Parker, Robert B
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10 Q
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paulmallon
Sep 15 12
96 plays
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Famous Horses and their Famous Riders
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For centuries a man's horse was what cars are now, and you couldn't get from here to there quickly without one. Whether you were a royal or a rebel, an emperor or a thief, you had the need for a steed. Try to match the horse with the rider.
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World History
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Tough
10 Q
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paulmallon
Mar 31 13
453 plays
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A Trip to The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
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The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is reserved for the best of the best...songs, singers, groups, songwriters, record producers, musicians, and DJs, etc. In 1982, Joan Jett sang, "I Love Rock & Roll". I'm guessing you do too. Let's visit.
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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
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Difficult
10 Q
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paulmallon
Jun 04 13
414 plays
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You're in the Army Now-Global Stars in the Service
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Almost everyone knows Elvis Presley was in the U.S. Army, John F. Kennedy in the Navy, and that Prince Harry served in the British Army. Many other famous people also served their countries with honor. Here are ten.
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Mixed People
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Difficult
10 Q
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paulmallon
Jul 15 13
525 plays
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"Signature Songs" of Singers or Groups-Part 10
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This is a follow up to my "Signature Songs"-Part 9 quiz. Many singers have recorded one special tune with which they will long be associated. I'll give you the titles of ten songs. See if you can name the singer or group best known for singing them.
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Signature Songs
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10 Q
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paulmallon
Jun 29 13
441 plays
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"Signature Songs of Singers and Groups"-Part 9
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This is a follow up to my "Signature Songs"-Part 8 quiz. Many singers have recorded one special tune with which they will long be associated. I'll give you the titles of ten songs. See if you can name the singer or group best known for singing them.
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Signature Songs
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Average
10 Q
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paulmallon
Jun 06 13
480 plays
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Goodbye Cruel World: Folks Who Committed Suicide
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Many people, rich or poor, have taken their own lives for reasons sometimes known only to themselves, sometimes for reasons they shared. Can you answer these questions about who, where, when or why they said "goodbye cruel world"?
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Death Becomes Them
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Tough
10 Q
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paulmallon
Mar 01 12
777 plays
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"Signature Songs" of Singers or Groups-Part 13
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This is a follow up to my "Signature Songs"-Part 12 quiz. Many singers have recorded one special tune with which they will long be associated. I'll give you the titles of ten songs. See if you can name the singer or group best known for singing it.
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Signature Songs
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10 Q
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paulmallon
Aug 07 13
438 plays
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"Signature Songs" of Singers or Groups-Part 5
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This is a follow up to my "Signature Songs"-
Part 4 quiz. Many singers have recorded one special tune with which they will long be associated. I'll give the titles of ten songs- see if you can name the artist most popularly known for singing it.
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Signature Songs
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Easy
10 Q
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paulmallon
Mar 26 13
699 plays
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Dead Too Soon II: More Famed Folks Who Died Young
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This is my second "Dead Too Soon" quiz. It discusses 10 folks, who never lived beyond their 30's. But whether they were singers, musicians, or good samaritans, they had one thing in common. They all were "Dead Too Soon".
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Death Becomes Them
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Difficult
10 Q
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paulmallon
Jun 02 12
510 plays
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Hip, Hip, Hoo-"Ray"-Guys named Ray/Raymond
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They come from various areas. We have actors, authors, a singer, a golfer, a musician, a hamburger king and a politician. But this ar"ray" of guys does have one thing in common. They are all named Ray or Raymond.
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First Names
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Tough
10 Q
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paulmallon
May 24 12
321 plays
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It's a Mystery to Me-Authors & Their Crimefighters
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Part of the enjoyment of reading is familiarity with the characters. The following have appeared in numerous novels by the same author...can you name the creator or creations of these crime-fighters and crime writers?
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Mystery & Detective Fiction
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Average
15 Q
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paulmallon
Dec 31 11
468 plays
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Let's Go a "Carol"-ing: People, not Songs
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The singing of carols is usually reserved for the holidays. However, these famous Carols, Carrolls, Karols, Carolyns and Carolines can be found in a quiz any time. Some are still popular performers, while others are either retired or have passed away.
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First Names
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Easy
10 Q
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paulmallon
Jan 02 13
600 plays
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A Journey to Tourist Attractions Around the World
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Tourism is a major source of income for many towns, states and countries across the globe. Some oft-visited sites are fairly recent, while some have been around for centuries. Let's do a little arm-chair sightseeing, shall we?
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World Sites
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Difficult
10 Q
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paulmallon
Jul 31 13
288 plays
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