Sleep and Waking in Songs Trivia

1. Which Billy Joel song started with the lyric "in the middle of the night, I go walking in my sleep"?

From Quiz Pleasant Dreams!

Answer: River of Dreams

Singer/songwriter Billy Joel has had an amazing career. From the 1970s through to the 1990s he had no less than thirty three Billboard top forty hits, all of which he wrote himself. "River of Dreams" was a single from the album of the same name, which was the only album he released during the 1990s. It peaked at number three on both the Billboard Hot 100 and the UK Singles chart.

From Quiz Waking Up is Hard to Do

Answer: Little Susie

"Wake Up Little Susie" was written and released in 1957. My, how times have changed. As an aside: Willie Mae "Big Mama" Thornton was the first person to record the hit song "Hound Dog" (1952). Elvis Presley recorded it in 1956. This bit of information has nothing to do sleeping or waking up, but I think it is interesting.

From Quiz Dream Weavers

Answer: Gary Wright

"Dream Weaver" may have been inspired by John Lennon's song "God"(1971). It is sometimes referred as the first 'synthpop' hit song using synthesized instruments except for percussion. Gary Wrights biggest hits have been "Dream Weaver" and "Love Is Alive" also 1976. Wright has 13 albums to his credit over his 49+ years career. He has been active with such groups as Spooky Tooth and more recently with Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band. "Dream Weaver" partial lyrics: "I have just closed my eyes again Climbed aboard the Dream Weaver train Driver take away my worries of today And leave tomorrow behind Dream Weaver, I believe you can get me through the night Dream Weaver, I believe we can reach the morning light"

From Quiz Good Morning Songs

Answer: Kris Kristofferson

Most people remember Johnny Cash's version but it was in fact the first hit for Ray Stevens in 1969. Cash and Kristofferson released their versions in 1970.

From Quiz Songs With Dream in the Title.

Answer: Roy Orbison

Roy Orbison released "Dream Baby (How Long Must I Dream)" as a single in 1962. Other songs that belong to the category recorded by Roy Orbison include "In Dreams", "Dream", "Beautiful Dreamer" and a cover of the Everly Brothers' "All I Have To Do Is Dream". Cindy Walker composed "Dream Baby (How Long Must I Dream)". She made the Top Ten on the Country charts in 1944 with "When My Blue Moon Turns to Gold Again" and composed several hits for other artists including "Distant Drums" by Jim Reeves and "You Don't Know Me", which she wrote with Eddy Arnold. "Cherokee Maiden" was one of more than 50 Walker compositions recorded by Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys. "Breaking Up Is Hard to Do" was a 1962 chart-topper from Neil Sedaka. Sam Cooke released "Having A Party" and "Bring it On Home to Me" in 1962. "It Keeps Right On A-Hurtin'" reached Number Three for Johnny Tillotson.

From Quiz Singing and "Dreaming"

Answer: Dream Weaver

In 1976 the single "Dream Weaver" reached the #2 position on the Billboard Hot 100 list. This hit, recorded by Gary Wright, sold over a million copies. In 1976 the R.I.A.A. (Recording Industry Association of America) awarded a gold disc for the recording. Question submitted by funnytrivianna. (Source: Wikipedia)

From Quiz Waking Up is Hard to Do

Answer: Green Day

The song was written as a memorial to lead singer, Billie Joe Armstrong's, father, who died of cancer when Billie was just ten.

From Quiz Dream Weavers

Answer: Everly Brothers

"All I Have to Do Is Dream" rocketed to number one on the charts within a few weeks in 1958 and made stars of Don and Phil Everly. There followed "Cathy's Clown"(1960) and "Bird Dog"(1958). During their career they had 40 singles on the top 100. They were one of the first inductee in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. "All I Have to Do Is Dream" lyrics: "Drea-ea-ea-ea-eam, dream, dream, dream Drea-ea-ea-ea-eam, dream, dream, dream When I want you in my arms When I want you and all your charms Whenever I want you, all I have to do is Drea-ea-ea-ea-eam, dream, dream, dream".

From Quiz Good Morning Songs

Answer: Maureen McGovern

Despite being a big hit and winning the Academy Award for the Best Original Song in 1972 there do not appear to be any other versions apart from the original film soundtrack by Maureen McGovern.

From Quiz Songs With Dream in the Title.

Answer: If I Can Dream

Composer Walter Earl Brown was asked to create a song to replace "I'll Be Home For Christmas" for Elvis' 1968 television special. The result was "If I Can Dream". Producer Steve Binder and Elvis frequently discussed their sense of loss following assassination of Reverend King. Walter Brown was a staff songwriter for the television show and was offered the opportunity to compose a song for the finale featuring inspiration from Reverend Martin Luther King's speeches. "If I Can Dream" was released as a single with "Edge Of Reality" as the flip-side following the television special. "Follow That Dream" was from Elvis' 1962 movie with the same title. "Young Dreams" was a cut from Elvis' 1958 "King Creole" film soundtrack and Elvis frequently performed "The Impossible Dream" from "Man of LaMancha" in concert.

From Quiz Singing and "Dreaming"

Answer: Don and Phil

Don and Phil Everly, known as The Everly Brothers were an active duo from 1957 to 1973. After ten years they became active again in 1983 onward. In 1958 this song hit #1 on the "Top 100" U.S. charts. The song was also #1 on the R&B charts and was #1 on the "Most played by Jockeys" list. "All I Have To Do Is Dream" was written by Felice and Boudleaux Bryant. "Rolling Stone" listed it as one of the "500 Greatest Songs of All Time"! Question submitted by team member funnytrivianna. (Source: Wikipedia)

From Quiz Pleasant Dreams!

Answer: Follow That Dream

"Follow That Dream" was a 1961 film, one of many that Elvis made, and by no means one of the worst. There weren't as many songs as in later films; in fact the soundtrack release warranted only a four track EP rather than a full album. The title song "Follow That Dream" made number fifteen on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart, whilst the full EP was the number one EP in the UK for a total of 20 weeks. Originally six songs were written for the film. Elvis was not happy with one of them, "Sound Advice" so it was left off the EP. The sixth, "A Whistling Tune" never made it to the film, instead it was used in "Kid Galahad", his next film.

From Quiz Waking Up is Hard to Do

Answer: Hilary Duff

Hilary Duff played Lizzie McGuire on the Disney Channel's program of the same name.

From Quiz Dream Weavers

Answer: Stephen Foster

Stephen Foster was perhaps the most popular song writer of his time. Many of his songs are American classics such as "Oh! Susanna", "Camptown Races", "Old Folks at Home", "My Old Kentucky Home", and "Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair". It has been alleged that "Beautiful Dreamer" was found in a portfolio of unpublished songs after his death. He died at 37 of tuberculous. "Beautiful Dreamer" lyrics: "Beautiful dreamer, wake unto me, Starlight and dewdrops are waiting for thee; Sounds of the rude world, heard in the day, Lull'd by the moonlight have all pass'd away! Beautiful dreamer, queen of my song, List while I woo thee with soft melody; Gone are the cares of life's busy throng, Beautiful dreamer, awake unto me! Beautiful dreamer, awake unto me!"

From Quiz Good Morning Songs

Answer: Joni Mitchell

Joni Mitchell wrote and recorded this track for her 1969 album "Clouds" but Judy Collins had released a single version the same year. Collins also released the track on her album "Living" in 1971. Bill and Hillary Clinton named their daughter Chelsea after the song.

From Quiz Songs With Dream in the Title.

Answer: Dream Weaver

"The Dream Weaver" was an album released by Gary Wright in 1975. "Love Is Alive" and "Dream Weaver" were successful singles released from the album. Wright related that the song was inspired by a book given to him by George Harrison titled "Autobiography of a Yogi" by Paramhansa Yogananda. In 1992 a longer version was recorded by Wright for the soundtrack to "Wayne's World". Wright had been the keyboard player for Spooky Tooth since 1967 and went solo when the band broke up in 1974. He played piano on George Harrison's 1970 "All Things Must Pass" LP. In 2010 he released his 14th album titled "Connected". Aerosmith took "Dream On" to the US Top Ten in 1976. "Dreams" was a 1977 Number One hit by Fleetwood Mac. Kenny Nolan took "I Like Dreamin'" to Number Three in the US the same year.

From Quiz Singing and "Dreaming"

Answer: I Can Dream About You

Dan Hartman's song, "I Can Dream About You", was performed by a band called The Sorels in the 1984 theatrical disappointment, "Streets of Fire", but it was Dan's version that went on to become a smash hit. Dan Hartman, a talented singer and songwriter, passed away in March of 1994 from complications arising from AIDS. He was forty-three years young. Question submitted by Anonymous.

From Quiz Pleasant Dreams!

Answer: Bobby Darin

In addition to recording it Bobby Darin also wrote "Dream Lover". It was a multi-million seller, but was kept out of the number one spot in America by "The Battle of New Orleans" by Johnny Horton. Neil Sedaka, who was still waiting for his breakthrough hit at the time, played piano on the record. Bobby Darin had a very successful recording career, but unfortunately suffered from ill health. He had suffered rheumatic fever in childhood which left him with heart problems. He died following a heart operation aged only 37.

From Quiz Waking Up is Hard to Do

Answer: Dido

"Thank You" by Dido peaked at number three on the US Billboard Top 100 chart in 2001, becoming the first US hit for this British singer-songwriter.

From Quiz Dream Weavers

Answer: Moulin Rouge

"Boulevard of Broken Dreams" was sung in "Moulin Rouge" by Constance Bennett who never recorded it. Early recording were by Ted Weems and Jan Garber bands. The song is not related to Green Day's later song with the same title nor is "Moulin Rouge" related to subsequent films with the same title. The song, however, has been recorded by a host of artists such as Bing Crosby, Connee Boswell, Diana Krall, and Tony Bennett. Lyrics: "Boulevard of Broken Dreams": "I walk along the street of sorrow The boulevard of broken dreams Where gigolo and gigolette Can take a kiss without regret So they forget their broken dreams"

From Quiz Good Morning Songs

Answer: Cat Stevens

Cat Stevens recorded the track on his "Teaser and the Firecat" album in 1971. It reached number six on Billboard that year and has been covered by many artists and bands.

From Quiz Songs With Dream in the Title.

Answer: John Lennon

"#9 Dream" was the second single released from Lennon's 1974 "Walls and Bridges" album. Lennon was dating May Pang at the time and she provided backing vocals along with Joey Dambra and Lori Burtonon on the song. The chorus repeated the phrase "Ah! bowakawa pousse, pousse", a phrase with no particular meaning that Lennon heard in a dream. "Whatever Gets You thru the Night" featuring piano and vocals by Elton John was a Number One release from "Walls and Bridges". In 1974 Harrison released the US Top Forty "Ding Dong, Ding Dong" from his "Dark Horse" LP. "Junior's Farm" and "Band on the Run" were 1974 releases from Paul McCartney and Wings. Ringo released the US Top Ten "Oh My My" in 1974.

From Quiz Singing and "Dreaming"

Answer: Mariah Carey

"Dream Lover" was released by Mariah Carey on her 1993 album, "Music Box" The album also included the song "Hero" which also reached Number One in the same year. For lovers of classic rock songs, this copy of "Dream Lover" was written by Mariah and is not to be confused with the 1959 soulful rock version written and performed by the late, great Bobby Darin. Question submitted by team member leifygreens.

From Quiz Pleasant Dreams!

Answer: In Dreams

Roy Orbison started his career at the legendary Sun Records, along with Jerry Lee Lewis, Elvis Presley and Carl Perkins. His unique voice and very distinctive look soon ensured him success. Between 1960 and 1964 he had 22 songs place on the Billboard Top 40 chart. "In Dreams", released in 1963, peaked at number seven. It was later featured in the David Lynch film "Blue Velvet" (1986), which help to rekindle Orbison's career, which had gone somewhat into the doldrums. He joined the Travelling Wilburys as Lefty Wilbury. The supergroup, comprising Roy Orbison, Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Jeff Lynne and Tom Petty recorded two albums. Roy Orbison unfortunately died before the second album was completed.

From Quiz Waking Up is Hard to Do

Answer: Irving Berlin

Irving Berlin wrote "Oh! How I Hate to Get Up in the Morning" in 1918, while he was serving in the US Army during World War I. My mother used to sing this song to me in the mornings when I had a hard time getting up for school.

From Quiz Dream Weavers

Answer: California

The song is a fantasy about escaping the doldrums of winter and being in sunny California. The Mamas and Papas recorded and released it in late 1965 and it peaked as number four on the charts and stayed for seventeen weeks. It was a break-through recording for the group. "California Dreamin'" lyrics: "All the leaves are brown and the sky is gray I've been for a walk on a winter's day I'd be safe and warm if I was in L.A. California dreamin' on such a winter's day Stopped in to a church I passed along the way Well I got down on my knees and I pretend to pray You know the preacher likes the cold He knows I'm gonna stay California dreamin' on such a winter's day"

From Quiz Good Morning Songs

Answer: Oliver

"Hair" contained some great music but the duo who wrote the tracks (Rado and Ragni) never quite managed to scale the same heights again. Oliver had one other hit later in 1969 when he released "Jean" from the movie "The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie".

From Quiz Songs With Dream in the Title.

Answer: Melbourne, Australia

Although singer and songwriter Neil Finn hailed from New Zealand and was part of the New Zealand group Split Enz Crowded House actually formed in Melbourne, Australia, after the Split Enz final tour ended in Melbourne in 1985. Neil Finn, Paul Hester, Nick Seymour and guitarist Craig Hooper first performed as The Mullanes. When they signed with Capitol Records the band underwent some personnel changes and also changed their name. Crowded House was a reference to the small apartment the members were living in while recording their 1986 "Crowded House" album. Their first release, "Mean to Me", failed to dent the US charts. "Don't Dream It's Over" was released in December of 1986 and became an international success. The band broke up ten years later and has occasionally reunited. They released their sixth album, "Intriguer", in 2010.

From Quiz Singing and "Dreaming"

Answer: Aerosmith

Written by lead singer Steven Tyler, "Dream On" had a great blues-influenced sound. The single power ballad was to later become Aerosmith's first major hit. This single was released in June of 1973. Nationally, this single did make a peak at #59, but then the re-release in 1976 brought it to #6 on the America's billboard chart. Question submitted by team member AdamBani82.

From Quiz Pleasant Dreams!

Answer: California

Written by John and Michelle Philips of The Mamas and the Papas, "California Dreamin'" was released by them in 1965. At the time they wrote it they were both living in New York and were members of a folk group, "The New Journeymen". This group eventually evolved into The Mamas and the Papas. The song proved popular with others and has had many cover versions over the years. The Carpenters, America, R.E.M. and the Four Tops all did versions. The Beach Boys recorded their version for their album "Made in U.S.A."

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