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Subject: 1980 "A to Z" Lyrics Quiz (COMPLETE!)

Written By: CeramicsFanatic on 01/25/03 at 08:09 p.m.

Okay, here we go with the 80's!!!  :D  There are 22 lyrics here...name the song and the artist(s).  Limit: 4 (for now)

Note:  One artist appears in here twice. ;D


1. "Thinking of you till it hurts"
80s Chrldr (All Out Of Love/Air Supply)

2. "Gonna make you, make you, make you notice"
Grendle (Brass In Pocket/The Pretenders)

3. "And if you want it you got it forever"
BF (Cruisin'/Smokey Robinson)

4. "If you could only see through my eyes"
AJ (Dreaming/Cliff Richard)

5. "Don't you know promises were never meant to keep"
Indy Gent (Emotional Rescue/The Rolling Stones)

6. "You ain't seen the best of me yet"
LB15 (Fame/Irene Cara)

7. "We'll lead the others on a ride through paradise"
AJ (Give Me The Night/George Benson)

8. "Not my brand, you understand, sometimes the girl forgets"
Terry (Him/Rupert Holmes)

9. "I can't measure my love, there's nothing to compare it to"
Terry (Into The Night/Benny Mardones)

10. "Like we used to in the early days"
Terry (Just Like Starting Over/John Lennon)

11. "And I want you to be my acrobat"
Grendle (Little Jeannie/Elton John)

12. "You know I will be kind; I'll be guiding you"
Indy Gent (Magic/Olivia Newton-John)

13. "Once I was lost and now I'm found"
AJ (Never Knew Love Like This Before/Stephanie Mills)

14. "We're the party people night and day"
chris (Off The Wall/Michael Jackson)

15. "I was blessed to be loved by someone as wonderful as you"
FBVP (Please Don't Go/KC & The Sunshine Band)

16. "I'm on the run, no time to sleep"
FBVP (Ride Like The Wind/Christopher Cross)

17. "Don't tease me; why don't you please me"
RnRF (Steal Away/Robbie Dupree)

18. "If you wanna get rid of me, baby, baby, baby, you're doin' fine"
Hitchy (Tired Of Toein' The Line/Rocky Burnette)

19. "Respectfully, I say to thee"
LB15 (Upside Down/Diana Ross)

20. "Well I can have my cake and eat it, too"
BF/CD (Working My Way Back To You/Forgive Me Girl - The Spinners)

21. "A million lights are dancing and there you are, a shooting star"
BF (Xanadu/Olivia Newton-John with ELO)

22. "But it just may be a lunatic you're looking for"
Grendle (You May Be Right/Billy Joel)

Subject: Re: 1980 "A to Z" Lyrics Quiz

Written By: Grendle on 01/25/03 at 08:13 p.m.

2. Brass in Pocket (Pretenders)
11. Little Jeannie (Elton John)
22. You May Be Right (Billy Joel)

Subject: Re: 1980 "A to Z" Lyrics Quiz

Written By: lebeiw15 on 01/25/03 at 08:13 p.m.

19. Diana Ross-- Upside Down
22. Billy Joel-- You May Be Right

Subject: Re: 1980 "A to Z" Lyrics Quiz

Written By: Rice Cube on 01/25/03 at 08:13 p.m.

22. "You May Be Right" -- Billy Joel

only one I know...I'm so pathetic :-/

#*(%&#)(*&%  ^ & ^^!!!  :o

boy you guys are fast.  I suck :(

Subject: Re: 1980 "A to Z" Lyrics Quiz

Written By: Billy_Florio on 01/25/03 at 08:15 p.m.


Quoting:
Okay, here we go with the 80's!!!  :D  There are 22 lyrics here...name the song and the artist(s).  Limit: 4 (for now)

Note:  One artist appears in here twice. ;D

As always, please let me know if you see an error!  Thanks!


1. "Thinking of you till it hurts"

2. "Gonna make you, make you, make you notice"

3. "And if you want it you got it forever"

4. "If you could only see through my eyes"

5. "Don't you know promises were never meant to keep"

6. "You ain't seen the best of me yet"

7. "We'll lead the others on a ride through paradise"

8. "Not my brand, you understand, sometimes the girl forgets"

9. "I can't measure my love, there's nothing to compare it to"

10. "Like we used to in the early days"

11. "And I want you to be my acrobat"

12. "You know I will be kind; I'll be guiding you"

13. "Once I was lost and now I'm found"

14. "We're the party people night and day"

15. "I was blessed to be loved by someone as wonderful as you"

16. "I'm on the run, no time to sleep"

17. "Don't tease me; why don't you please me"

18. "If you wanna get rid of me, baby, baby, baby, you're doin' fine"

19. "Respectfully, I say to thee"

20. "Well I can have my cake and eat it, too"

21. "A million lights are dancing and there you are, a shooting star"

22. "But it just may be a lunatic you're looking for"
End Quote



2)Brass in pocket-Pretenders
11)Little Jeanie-Elton john
20)Working my way back to you babe-Four seasons

22)You may be right-billy Joel (one of my favorites!)

Subject: Re: 1980 "A to Z" Lyrics Quiz

Written By: lebeiw15 on 01/25/03 at 08:15 p.m.

Looks like there's a few Billy Joel fans here, huh?   ;D

Subject: Re: 1980 "A to Z" Lyrics Quiz

Written By: Billy_Florio on 01/25/03 at 08:18 p.m.

since I was beaten to those, can I guess at four others, since I know them.?

Subject: Re: 1980 "A to Z" Lyrics Quiz

Written By: Billy_Florio on 01/25/03 at 08:19 p.m.


Quoting:
Looks like there's a few Billy Joel fans here, huh?   ;D
End Quote



Billy Joel is my favorite singer of all time

Subject: Re: 1980 "A to Z" Lyrics Quiz

Written By: lebeiw15 on 01/25/03 at 08:21 p.m.


Quoting:


Billy Joel is my favorite singer of all time
End Quote


One of mine, too...

I think I know another one... I'm guessing #6 is "Fame" by Irene Cara?

Subject: Re: 1980 "A to Z" Lyrics Quiz

Written By: CeramicsFanatic on 01/25/03 at 08:21 p.m.

Quoting:
2. Brass in Pocket (Pretenders)
11. Little Jeannie (Elton John)
22. You May Be Right (Billy Joel)
End Quote



3 out of 3, Grendle!  :)

Quoting:
19. Diana Ross-- Upside Down
22. Billy Joel-- You May Be Right

End Quote



Both are correct, lebeiw15, but as you are aware Grendle came in before you.  :-/

Quoting:
22. "You May Be Right" -- Billy Joel

only one I know...I'm so pathetic :-/

#*(%&#)(*&%  ^ & ^^!!!  :o

boy you guys are fast.  I suck :(
End Quote



Aww rice, don't give up just yet!  There's got to be more that you know in there!  ;)

Quoting:

2)Brass in pocket-Pretenders
11)Little Jeanie-Elton john
20)Working my way back to you babe-Four seasons

22)You may be right-billy Joel (one of my favorites!)
End Quote



Hi, Billy!  Most of these are right, but I can only give you credit for the title of #20.  The group is incorrect.  :-/

Subject: Re: 1980 "A to Z" Lyrics Quiz

Written By: CeramicsFanatic on 01/25/03 at 08:22 p.m.


Quoting:
since I was beaten to those, can I guess at four others, since I know them.?
End Quote



Yes you may, Billy.  You can answer 3.5 more!  :D

Subject: Re: 1980 "A to Z" Lyrics Quiz

Written By: CeramicsFanatic on 01/25/03 at 08:23 p.m.


Quoting:

One of mine, too...

I think I know another one... I'm guessing #6 is "Fame" by Irene Cara?
End Quote



Yes, Billy Joel is one of my favorite artists, too!  ;D

And you are correct on #6, lebeiw15!  8)

Subject: Re: 1980 "A to Z" Lyrics Quiz

Written By: Crazy Don on 01/25/03 at 08:24 p.m.

#20 is by the Spinners.  Actually it's a medley of "Working My Way Back to You" and another song.

Subject: Re: 1980 "A to Z" Lyrics Quiz

Written By: Billy_Florio on 01/25/03 at 08:24 p.m.

perfect #3 is Crusin-Smokey Robinson
19)Xanadu-Olivia Newton john

Subject: Re: 1980 "A to Z" Lyrics Quiz

Written By: CeramicsFanatic on 01/25/03 at 08:30 p.m.


Quoting:
#20 is by the Spinners.  Actually it's a medley of "Working My Way Back to You" and another song.
End Quote



You are correct, and it's called "Working My Way Back To You/Forgive Me Girl".

Subject: Re: 1980 "A to Z" Lyrics Quiz

Written By: CeramicsFanatic on 01/25/03 at 08:33 p.m.

Quoting:
perfect #3 is Crusin-Smokey Robinson
19)Xanadu-Olivia Newton john
End Quote



Correct on #3, Billy.  I think you mean #19 here to be #21...and yes, it was sung by Olivia Newton-John as well as ELO (it was a collaboration).

Subject: Re: 1980 "A to Z" Lyrics Quiz

Written By: Billy_Florio on 01/25/03 at 08:33 p.m.

18)Thats all-Genesis?

Subject: Re: 1980 "A to Z" Lyrics Quiz

Written By: 80s_cheerleader on 01/25/03 at 08:34 p.m.

1.  All out of Love--Air Supply?

21.  Xanadu--Olivia Newton John

I can sing most of the rest, but cannot think of the title/artists :(

Subject: Re: 1980 "A to Z" Lyrics Quiz

Written By: Billy_Florio on 01/25/03 at 08:35 p.m.


Quoting:


Correct on #3, Billy.  I think you mean #19 here to be #21...and yes, it was sung by Olivia Newton-John as well as ELO (it was a collaboration).
End Quote



oops, yeah i meant 21 :P

Subject: Re: 1980 "A to Z" Lyrics Quiz

Written By: CeramicsFanatic on 01/25/03 at 08:38 p.m.


Quoting:
1.  All out of Love--Air Supply?

21.  Xanadu--Olivia Newton John

I can sing most of the rest, but cannot think of the title/artists :(
End Quote



Hi 80s Cheerleader!  You are right on both of your answers, but Billy Florio beat you to #21.   :-/

Subject: Re: 1980 "A to Z" Lyrics Quiz

Written By: CeramicsFanatic on 01/25/03 at 08:38 p.m.


Quoting:
18)Thats all-Genesis?
End Quote



Sorry, Billy.

Subject: Re: 1980 "A to Z" Lyrics Quiz

Written By: Terry on 01/25/03 at 08:40 p.m.

#8 "Him"  - Rupert Holmes
#9 "Into the Night" - Benny Mardones
#10 - "Just Like Starting Over" - John Lennon

Subject: Re: 1980 "A to Z" Lyrics Quiz

Written By: CeramicsFanatic on 01/25/03 at 08:44 p.m.


Quoting:
#8 "Him"  - Rupert Holmes
#9 "Into the Night" - Benny Mardones
#10 - "Just Like Starting Over" - John Lennon
End Quote



All correct, Terry!  :D

Subject: Re: 1980 "A to Z" Lyrics Quiz

Written By: FussBudgetVanPelt on 01/25/03 at 09:46 p.m.

Hi Karen

# 15  Please Don't Go - KC & The Sunshine Band

# 16  Ride Like The Wind - Chris Cross

# 22  You May Be Right - Billy Joel

FB  :)

Subject: Re: 1980 "A to Z" Lyrics Quiz

Written By: Indy Gent on 01/25/03 at 10:05 p.m.

5. Emotional Rescue-The Rolling Stones
13. New Attitude-Patti LaBelle

Subject: Re: 1980 "A to Z" Lyrics Quiz

Written By: CeramicsFanatic on 01/25/03 at 11:30 p.m.

Quoting:
Hi Karen

# 15  Please Don't Go - KC & The Sunshine Band

# 16  Ride Like The Wind - Chris Cross

# 22  You May Be Right - Billy Joel

FB  :)
End Quote



All are correct, Fuss, but #22 has already been answered (many times over!)  ;D ;)

Quoting:
5. Emotional Rescue-The Rolling Stones
13. New Attitude-Patti LaBelle
End Quote



Hi Indy Gent!  You are right on #5, but I'm afraid #13 is wrong.  :-/

Subject: Re: 1980 "A to Z" Lyrics Quiz

Written By: Indy Gent on 01/25/03 at 11:57 p.m.

Okay, how about 12. Magic-Olivia Newton-John?

Subject: Re: 1980 "A to Z" Lyrics Quiz

Written By: CeramicsFanatic on 01/26/03 at 00:01 a.m.


Quoting:
Okay, how about 12. Magic-Olivia Newton-John?
End Quote



You're spot on with that one!  ;)

Subject: Re: 1980 "A to Z" Lyrics Quiz

Written By: AJ on 01/26/03 at 02:57 a.m.

4/   Dreamin -  Cliff Richard
7/   Give Me the night   -  George Benson (Classic)
13/ Never knew love like this before  -   Stephanie Mills

Subject: Re: 1980 "A to Z" Lyrics Quiz

Written By: Hitchy on 01/26/03 at 05:04 a.m.

No.18 is "Tired of Toeing the Line" - Rocky Burnette.

Hitchy

Subject: Re: 1980 "A to Z" Lyrics Quiz

Written By: chris on 01/26/03 at 05:15 a.m.

14 Off The Wall - Michael Jackson

Subject: Re: 1980 "A to Z" Lyrics Quiz

Written By: Race_Bannon on 01/26/03 at 06:01 a.m.

7 George Benon Give me the Night

Subject: Re: 1980 "A to Z" Lyrics Quiz

Written By: RockandRollFan on 01/26/03 at 08:05 a.m.

17. Steal Away/Robbie Dupree :D

Subject: Re: 1980 "A to Z" Lyrics Quiz

Written By: CeramicsFanatic on 01/26/03 at 08:32 p.m.

Quoting:
4/   Dreamin -  Cliff Richard
7/   Give Me the night   -  George Benson (Classic)
13/ Never knew love like this before  -   Stephanie Mills
End Quote



Perfect score, AJ!  :D

Quoting:
No.18 is "Tired of Toeing the Line" - Rocky Burnette.

Hitchy
End Quote



Correct, Hitchy!  ;D

Quoting:
14 Off The Wall - Michael Jackson
End Quote



Right on, chris!  ;)

Quoting:
7 George Benon Give me the Night
End Quote



Hi Race!  Your answer was correct, but I'm afraid that AJ beat you to it!  :-/

Quoting:
17. Steal Away/Robbie Dupree :D
End Quote



Correct, RnRF!  And thanks for finishing up this quiz!  :)

Subject: Re: 1980 "A to Z" Lyrics Quiz

Written By: RockandRollFan on 01/26/03 at 09:35 p.m.


Quoting:Anytime, CF...so......How about helping ME finish mine ;)