Eggheads Music by the Decades Trivia Quiz

Answer: Makin' Whoopee

Written by Walter Donaldson and Gus Kahn, the words for this song are very funny. Here's an example of a couple of the verses:

"Another year, or maybe less
What's this I hear, well can't you guess
She feels neglected and he's suspected
Of makin' whoopee...

"He doesn't make much money
Only five thousand per
Some judge who thinks he's funny
Says 'You'll pay six to her'

"He says 'Now judge, suppose I fail?'
The judge says 'Budge - right into jail
You'd better keep 'er, I think it's cheaper
Than makin' whoopee'"

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Answer: Summertime

The lyrics to the song were written by DuBose Heyward who also wrote the 1925 novel, "Porgy". He and his wife, Dorothy, both lived in Charleston, USA, for a number of years and were able to establish the true living and working conditions of African-Americans at the time. The novel was adapted to the stage and the play opened to good reviews on Broadway in 1927. Eight years later, Heyward collaborated with George Gershwin and the rest, as they say, is history.

(Question and additional information provided by Plodd)

Answer: When You Wish upon a Star

"When You Wish upon a Star" won the 1940 Academy Award for Best Original Song, and the American Film Institute ranked it seventh in their 100 Greatest Songs in Film History, thereby becoming the top-ranked Disney animated film song.
The song was written by Leigh Harline and Ned Washington, and has since become the representative song of The Walt Disney Company.

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Answer: Maybellene

The basis for the song "Maybellene" came from a traditional fiddle tune "Ida Red". "Maybellene" was both Berry's first single release and first hit song. It also held a high spot on the rhythm and blues, country western, and pop charts, and has been described as being "a pivotal song in the emergence of rock 'n' roll."

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Answer: The Pusher

"The Pusher" is a song written by Hoyt Axton. The song was made popular by Steppenwolf when they made a cover of it on their 1968 album titled "Steppenwolf". The song was then used at the beginning of the movie "Easy Rider" accompanied by scenes of drug trafficking. Though this song has been covered by other artists this version remains the most popular. Songwriter Hoyt Axton apparently did not record this song himself until 1971 on his album "Joy to the World".

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Answer: T Rex

This became a hit single in 1970 when the group was called Tyrannosaurus Rex, which was soon shortened to T Rex. The leading light of the band in every way was Marc Bolan who wrote all of their music and gradually recruited each of his fellow musicians. He died tragically as a passenger in a car accident in a secluded part of Barnes, London in 1977, and this author has passed that site on many occasions since. Still to this day there are always fresh flowers being placed there. RIP

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Answer: Don't Stop Believin'

In 30 years, "Don't Stop Believin'" was used in a campaign video for Hillary Clinton, HBO's "The Sopranos", movies "The Wedding Singer" (1998) and Disney's "Tron: Legacy" (2010), as well as the rallying song for sports teams around the world, including the San Francisco Giants, winners of the 2010 World Series.

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Answer: The Righteous Brothers

The Righteous Brothers had a hit with "Unchained Melody" in both 1965 and 1990. The original recording was featured in the 1990 film "Ghost" and was such a hit that it was re-released and became a major hit once again for the Righteous Brothers. It is one of the most recorded songs of the 20th century, including recordings by Elvis Presley, The Supremes and Roy Orbison.

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Answer: Ronan Keating

Ronan Keating rose to fame in the late 1990s as a member of the Irish boyband Boyzone. He then went solo in 1999. A popular Ronan hit "When You Say Nothing at All" was featured in the 1999 film "Notting Hill". As a solo artist, Keating has sold over 22 million records worldwide.

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Answer: Someone Like You

The song came from Adele's second album, "21", which was released in January 2011. It was a joint collaboration between Adele and Dan Wilson, who also wrote songs for Josh Groban, Dixie Chicks and Engelbert Humperdinck. The song also became a number one hit in Australia, New Zealand, France and Ireland.

(Question and additional information provided by Plodd)