Vegetation in Songs Trivia

1. The 1981 single "Run for the Roses" by Dan Fogelberg is about what sport?

From Quiz Roses in Songs

Answer: Horse Racing

"Run for the Roses" was released as a single from Fogelberg's 1981 "The Innocent Age" LP. The single reached number 18 on the US Billboard Hot 100. "Run for the Roses" has since become an unofficial theme for the Kentucky Derby. Peoria native Daniel Grayling Fogelberg first hit the US Billboard Top Ten in 1979 with "Longer". "Run for the Roses" was his fifth US Top Twenty single. Dan's first instrument was the slide guitar. By 14 he began playing in cover bands while he took up painting and theater. In the early seventies he relocated to Nashville and opened for Van Morrison. In 1974 Joe Walsh produced Dan's second album, "Souvenirs". In 1981 his song, "Times Like These" was included on the "Urban Cowboy" (1980) film soundtrack. The following year the "Innocent Age" album produced four hit singles including "Run for the Roses", "Leader of the Band", "Same Old Lang Syne" and "Hard to Say".

From Quiz A Musical Bouquet Of Roses

Answer: Poison

Poison's "Every Rose Has Its Thorn" topped the Hot 100 chart at number one in 1988. Aretha Franklin's "A Rose Is Still A Rose" reached number 26 in 1998. Neither "Bread And Roses" by Judy Collins in 1976 nor "Yellow And Rose" by James Taylor in 1997 made it to the top forty.

From Quiz Everything is Coming up Roses

Answer: Al Martino

Al Martino was influenced by Perry Como and Al Jolson when growing up in Philadelphia. After serving in WWII and returning from Iwo Jima he resolved to begin a singing career. He appeared on a televised talent program singing a Perry Como song which led to a recording contract. In 1952 "Here's My Heart" topped the American Pop charts. Throughout the fifties Al charted some Top Forty singles. In 1963 he followed his US Number Three "I Love You Because" with the Number 15 "Painted, Tainted Rose". His final US Top Forty came in 1978 with his version of "Volare". Al Martino passed in his native Philadelphia at age 82 in 2009. "Abilene" by George Hamilton IV went to Number 15 in 1963. "Can't Get Used to Losing You " by Andy Williams went to Number Two in 1963 and Johnny Mathis had a Top Forty single with "Every Step of the Way" the same year.

From Quiz Songs From The Wood

Answer: U2

"One Tree Hill" was written in memory of Greg Carroll, a Maori who was a close friend of Bono, the lead singer of the band. He died in a motorcycle accident and Bono wrote and dedicated this song to him. Other hit singles from the album include "With or Without You", "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For", and "Where the Streets Have No Name".

From Quiz Sing Me a Rose

Answer: Yusuf Islam

This song is from the "Roadsinger" album released in 2009. The first few lines are: "All kinds of roses, all kinds of roses All kinds of roses grow in my garden All kinds of creatures, all kinds of creatures All kinds of creatures run on my land All kinds of children, all kinds of children All kinds of children play in my yard So many feelings, so many feelings Flow through my blood"

From Quiz Trivia Garden Team Musical Harvest

Answer: Rick Nelson

The story behind "Garden Party" is certain but the motives of the crowd reaction that inspired it is less clear. Invited to a reunion concert in New York, Rick Nelson looked more in tune with the times than when he had been little Ricky Nelson on TV. The crowd began booing during his rendition of a newer song and he felt they were booing him. He later wrote this song from that experience. Another explanation offered for the chorus of boos says it was a reaction to police moving people back.

From Quiz Can't Hear the Song for the Trees!

Answer: Tony Orlando and Dawn

Didn't you just love Tony Orlando? No nor me; I hated this schmaltz with a vengeance. Mind you "Knock Three Times" was even worse; "What Are You Doing Sunday?" Absolutely anything that doesn't involve listening to you!

From Quiz Roses in Songs

Answer: Lynn Anderson

Billy Joe Royal (1967) and Dobie Gray (1969) had both recorded versions of Joe South's composition "(I Never Promised You A) Rose Garden" before Lynn Anderson had a huge hit with the song in 1970. Anderson's label was reluctant to release the song because they didn't believe it suited a female singer. Anderson's mother, Liz, was a successful Nashville songwriter and Lynn sang on her demos. In 1966 she released the Number Five single "If I Kiss You (Will You Go Away)" for Chart Records. She began appearing on "The Lawrence Welk Show" (1951) and scored ten Top Forty Country hits before reaching Number One with "(I Never Promised You A) Rose Garden". Atlanta native Joe South was nominated for "Song of the Year" award in 1972 for "(I Never Promised You A) Rose Garden". He did receive the award in 1969 for his single "Games People Play". South was also a studio sideman for many artists including the notable tremolo intro on Aretha Franklin's "Chain of Fools" (1967). Loretta Lynn had a hit with "Coal Miner's Daughter" in 1970. "I Never Once Stopped Loving You" was a 1970 release from Connie Smith and Jeannie C. Riley released "Country Girl" the same year.

From Quiz A Musical Bouquet Of Roses

Answer: Kiss From A Rose

"Kiss From A Rose" topped the Hot 100 in 1995. Dan Fogelberg's "Run For The Roses" got to number 18 in 1982. "Carolina Rose" (Gloriana, 2012) and "Weeds Instead Of Roses" (Ashley Monroe, 2013) fell short of the top 40.

From Quiz Everything is Coming up Roses

Answer: Sally

"Sally Go 'Round the Roses" broke through in the San Francisco area before becoming a US Number Two single for The Jaynettes. The Bronx, New York, based group evolved from a girl group called The Hearts. J&S Records recorded "Sally Go 'Round the Roses" and used only the Instrumental track for the flip side titled "Sing Along Without the Jaynetts". On the heels of the success of "Sally Go 'Round the Roses" an album of the same name was released. A single titled "Keep An Eye On Her" was released as a follow-up but barely broke the Billboard 100.

From Quiz Sing Me a Rose

Answer: Bon Jovi

This is from the "Keep the Faith" album released in 1992. When Bon Jovi began writing this song, he was staying in a hotel and he used the hotel's piano which was sent to his room.

From Quiz Trivia Garden Team Musical Harvest

Answer: Don't Feed the Plants

"Mean Green Mother from Outer Space" and "Somewhere that's Green" are both songs from LSOH, but not the finale. Plants are not your Friends is just made up (and obviously not true to begin with!)

From Quiz Can't Hear the Song for the Trees!

Answer: Laurel and Hardy

Oliver Hardy died in 1957 and Stan Laurel left us in 1965, so unfortunately they were not around to see their only British singles chart success. The record went to number two and, yes, I did buy this one.

From Quiz Roses in Songs

Answer: Kathy Mattea

"Eighteen Wheels and a Dozen Roses", written by Paul Nelson and Gene Nelson, was was from Kathy Mattea's fourth album, "Untasted Honey". It was her second US Country Number One following 1987's "Goin' Gone". Kathy sang at church and in high school growing up in West Virginia. She was part of a Bluegrass band in college before relocating to Nashville where she was a demo singer until she signed with Mercury Records in 1983. The following year she released her eponymous debut album. Roseanne Cash released "Tennessee Flat Top Box" in 1988, "Love Will Find Its Way to You" was a 1988 release from Reba McEntire and Tanya Tucker released "Strong Enough to Bend" the same year.

From Quiz A Musical Bouquet Of Roses

Answer: Mitch Miller

Mitch Miller's "The Yellow Rose Of Texas" was a number one song on the Billboard Top 100; the 1955 version by Johnny Desmond peaked at number three on the Top 100. Barbra Streisand';s "Second Hand Rose" reached number 32 on the Hot 100 in 1966. Not cracking the top 40 were Joni Mitchell's "For The Roses" (1972) and "Tokyo Rose" (1985) by Idle Eyes.

From Quiz Everything is Coming up Roses

Answer: Days of Wine and Roses

"Days of Wine and Roses" earned writers Henry Mancini and Johnny Mercer an Academy Award for Best Original Song. It was Andy's 11th US Top Twenty single. In 1938 Andy was part of The Williams Brothers quartet and appeared in several films in the forties. Andy went solo in 1953 and his third single release, "Canadian Sunset", reached Number Seven in 1956. He had his only US Number One hit the following year with "Butterfly". "...and Roses and Roses" reached Number 36 on the US Billboard chart for Andy Williams in 1965. "Red Roses for a Blue Lady" was recorded by Andy Williams on his 1965 "Dear Heart" album. "New Mexican Rose" was a 1963 Top Forty from The 4 Seasons.

From Quiz My Garden Is Alive with the Sound of Music

Answer: Jimmie Rodgers

"English Country Garden" was a number five hit for Jimmie Rodgers on the UK singles chart in 1962. It did not chart in the US. Jimmie Rodgers was born James Frederick Rodgers in Camas, Washington, USA, in 1933. He joined the group The Melodies while serving in the USAF in Korea. He had his biggest US hit with "Honeycomb" which was number one for four weeks in 1957. It reached number 30 on the UK singles chart the same year. In 1967 he suffered head injuries, later found to be a fractured skull. He claimed police had stopped his car near the San Diego Freeway in Los Angeles and beaten him. The police claimed that he had fallen and hit his head. He filed a lawsuit against them and they filed a slander suit against him. They then dropped their suit and he accepted a $200,000 settlement from the Los Angeles City Council in 1973. In 2012 he had open heart surgery after suffering a heart attack.

From Quiz Songs From The Wood

Answer: Pear

The gift given on the first day was 'a partridge in a pear tree'. Other gifts given on subsequent days included gold rings, calling birds, turtle doves and French hens. A popular myth states that the song was first written to help young Christians learn important facets of the Christian faith with each gift having a specific, symbolic meaning.

From Quiz Sing Me a Rose

Answer: Thin Lizzy

Thin Lizzy are a band from Dublin, Ireland and formed in 1969. They have recorded thirteen studio albums and had hits with "Whisky in the Jar", "The Boys are Back in Town" and "Jailbreak". On TH1's "100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock" they were placed at number fifty-one.

From Quiz Trivia Garden Team Musical Harvest

Answer: (I never Promised You A ) "Rose Garden"

"Rose Garden" remained as the largest selling recording by a female country artist until 1997. She included a bluegrass version on a comeback album and got another Grammy nomination for "The Bluegrass Sessions", her first in over 30 years.

From Quiz Can't Hear the Song for the Trees!

Answer: Ash

Ash are from Northern Ireland, they recorded their first hit, "Kung Fu" in 1995 and have had four top-ten singles plus a number one album.

From Quiz Roses in Songs

Answer: Red Roses for a Blue Lady

Vaughn Monroe and Guy Lombardo both had Top Ten hits with "Red Roses for a Blue Lady" in 1949. In 1965 Vic Dana made it to Number Ten on the US Billboard Chart with the song. An Instrumental version by Bert Kaempfert and His Orchestra made it to Number 11 while Wayne Newton's single reached Number 23. Andy Williams also recorded a version for the flip side to his single "...and Roses and Roses". The song was composed by Sid Tepper and Roy C. Bennett and originally a minor release by John Laurenz. "La Vie en rose" was made popular by French singer Edith Piaf in the forties. "Say, Has Anybody Seen My Sweet Gypsy Rose?" was a 1973 release from Tony Orlando and Dawn. "Honeysuckle Rose" was written by Fats Waller and Andy Razaf in 1929.

From Quiz A Musical Bouquet Of Roses

Answer: Anita Bryant

Bryant's "Paper Roses" got to number five on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1960; the version by Marie Osmond in 1973 also reached number five. In 1963, "Days Of Wine And Roses" made it to number 26 for Andy Williams and number 33 for Henry Mancini. Not getting to the top 40 were Halestorm's "Rose In December" from 2001 and Flyleaf's "Blue Roses" from 2014.

From Quiz Everything is Coming up Roses

Answer: Nat King Cole

Brothers Noel and Joe Sherman composed "Ramblin' Rose". Cole's version sold over a million copies and was nominated for a Grammy Award for Record of the Year. Since Cole released the song it has been recorded by a variety of Country and Pop artists. Montgomery, Alabama, native Nathaniel Cole began his musical career as a teenager and relocated to Los Angeles where he formed the King Cole Trio. Before long the group graduated from local bars and clubs to television variety shows. In 1943 Cole went solo and recorded "Straighten Up and Fly Right" for the newly formed Columbia Records. He went on to record several hits over the next two decades before passing in 1965. "Call Me Mr. In-Between" was a 1962 Top twenty for Burl Ives. Ben E. King released the Number 11 "Don't Play That Song (You Lied)" in 1962 and Ned Miller scored a Top Ten with "From A Jack To A King".

From Quiz My Garden Is Alive with the Sound of Music

Answer: Trini Lopez

"Lemon Tree" was a number 20 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 for Trini Lopez in 1965. It did not chart in the UK. Singer/guitarist/actor Trini Lopez was born Trinidad Lopez III in Dallas, Texas, USA, in 1937. Little did he know when he started singing at the Vegas Club in Dallas, that the owner would be forever connected to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. The owner Jack Ruby would later shoot and kill Lee Harvey Oswald, the presumed assassin of the president. Trini Lopez was 'Discovered' by record producer Don Costa while performing at PJ's nightclub in Los Angeles in 1962. His first and biggest hit single "If I Had A Hammer" was taken from his first album "Trini Lopez At PJ'S". It was his only Top Ten hit on the Billboard Hot 100. He played Pedro Jimenez in the 1967 movie "The Dirty Dozen" starring Lee Marvin and Robert Ryan.

From Quiz Songs From The Wood

Answer: Van Morrison

"Redwood Tree" featured on Van Morrison's 1972 album "Saint Dominic's Preview". Northern Irish singer Van Morrison first achieved success with the release of the hit single "Brown Eyed Girl" in 1967. He was honoured with the Order of the British Empire in 1996.

From Quiz Sing Me a Rose

Answer: Sting

This is from the Album "Brand New Day" released in 1999. Algerian singer Cheb Mami sang with Sting on this recording. The song reached Number 15 in the UK Singles Chart and Number 17 in the US Billboard Hot 100.

From Quiz A Musical Bouquet Of Roses

Answer: The Jaynetts

The Jaynetts had a number two hit on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1963. David Lee Roth's "Yankee Rose" reached number 16 in 1986. Neither "Monarchy Of Roses" (2011) by the Red Hot Chili Peppers nor "A Rose By Any Name" (2014) by Blondie hit the top 40.

From Quiz Everything is Coming up Roses

Answer: Lynn Anderson

Lynn Anderson's "(I Never Promised You a) Rose Garden" topped the Country charts for five weeks in 1970 after it was released in October. It peaked at Number Three on the Pop charts and was also popular internationally. Joe South composed the song. Lynn Anderson relocated to California from North Dakota and began singing at horse shows. She signed with Chart Records but did not have success until she changed to Columbia Records in 1970. She was initially reluctant to record "(I Never Promised You a) Rose Garden" because the lyrics seemed better suited for a male singer. It was recorded as an album cut but the label was impressed with the arrangement and released it as a single. "Run Woman Run" was a Country hit from Tammy Wynette in 1970. Loretta Lynn had success with "Coal Miner's Daughter the same year. "I'm a Lover (Not a Fighter)" was released by Skeeter Davis in 1970.

From Quiz My Garden Is Alive with the Sound of Music

Answer: Heinz

"Diggin' My Potatoes" was a number 49 hit on the UK singles chart for Heinz and the Wild Boys in 1965. It did not chart in the US. Heinz Burt was born Heinz Henry George Schwarz in Detmold, Germany, in 1942. As the line up of The Tornados changed he was groomed for a solo career by record producer Joe Meek. His biggest hit was a tribute to Eddie Cochran called "Just Like Eddie" which reached number five on the UK singles chart. Because of his interest in Heinz and the fact that Joe Meek was gay there have always been rumours about their relationship. Even though Heinz lived with Joe Meek for a while his wife and family have always denied that Heinz was gay. In later years Heinz was crippled by motor neuron disease and died in 2000 following a stroke aged 57. The Tornados' biggest hit was the instrumental "Telstar". It was number one for five weeks on the UK singles chart in 1962. It was number one for three weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1962/63. "Telstar" was the first single by a UK group to top the Billboard Hot 100. The instrumental, written by Joe Meek, was named after the communications satellite Telstar. It was launched on 10 July 1962 and although no longer functional is still in Earth orbit. The Members of The Tornados at the time were George Bellamy (rhythm guitar), Heinz Burt (bass guitar), Alan Caddy (lead guitar), Clem Cattini (drums) and Roger LaVern (keyboards). They were a studio backing group for various Joe Meek artists and from January 1962 to August 1963 they were the backing group for British singer Billy Fury. Drummer Clem Cattini as a session musician has since played on more UK number one hits than anyone else.

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