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Subject: Lyrics Quiz:Songs On The Radio In 1981 - Part I (Finished!!)

Written By: ktelqueen on 12/30/04 at 3:19 pm

Ok..i just decided to make this into a 2 part quiz..once again,so many fantastic songs!!
Enjoy and please don't "Google"  :)

Limit:3


1."all the boys think she's a spy"
gordBette Davis Eyes-Kim Carnes]


2."when we make love it's understood"
stingr22Waiting For A Girl Like You-Foreigner]


3."building castles in the sky"
80s cheerleaderJust The Two Of Us-Indy Gent Grover Washington Jr./Bill Withers]


4."the passions that collide in me, the wild abandoned side of me"
PrettyInPinkFor Your Eyes Only-Sheena Easton]


5."talk is cheap when the story is good"
CeramicsFanaticTake It On The Run-REO Speedwagon]


6."no one can deny this love I have inside"
80s cheerleader



7."the beer was empty and our tongues were tired"
stingr22Same Old Lang Syne-Dan Fogelberg]


8."who knows where we shall meet again, if ever"
CeramicsFanaticTime-Alan Parsons Project]


9."I feel so dirty when they start talking cute"
gordJessie's Girl-Rick Springfield]


10."I know you really wanna be your own girl"
RockandRollFanStop Draggin' My Heart Around-Stevie NIcks/Tom Petty]


11."you came along and stole my heart when you entered my life"
CeramicsFanaticI Love You-Climax Blues Band]


12."how the endless road unwinds you"
IndyGentWhile You See A Chance-Steve Winwood]


13."well I remember, I remember don't worry"
FussBudgetVanPeltIn The Air Tonight-Phil Collins]


14."sometimes it's not so easy to be the teacher's pet"
stingr22Don't Stand So Close To Me-The Police]


15."just touch my cheek before you leave me, baby"
IndyGentAngel Of The Morning-Juice Newton]


16."a smell of wine and cheap perfume"
RockandRollFanDon't Stop Believin'-Journey]


17."she gets the house and the garden, he gets the boys in the band"
IndyGentHer Town Too-J.D. Souther]


18."so bring your good times, and your laughter too"
RockandRollFanCelebration-Kool & The Gang]


19."DJ's spinnin' are savin' my mind"
PaulRapture-Blondie]

20."lovers often seem to say hearts can be blind to love gone astray"
80s cheerleaderJust Between You And Me-April Wine]

Subject: Re: Lyrics Quiz:Songs On The Radio In 1981 - Part I

Written By: gord on 12/30/04 at 3:24 pm

Hi Maria :)
is #1 Bette Davis Eyes by Kim Carnes?
#9- Jessies Girl- Rick Springfield :P

Subject: Re: Lyrics Quiz:Songs On The Radio In 1981 - Part I

Written By: CeramicsFanatic on 12/30/04 at 3:25 pm

Hi Maria!    :)

Three winners here.....

5. Take It On The Run - REO Speedwagon
8. Time - Alan Parsons Project
11. I Love You - Climax Blues Band

Subject: Re: Lyrics Quiz:Songs On The Radio In 1981 - Part I

Written By: RockandRollFan on 12/30/04 at 3:27 pm

18. Celebrate - Kool & The Gang...geez these go fast, Maria ::) ;)

Subject: Re: Lyrics Quiz:Songs On The Radio In 1981 - Part I

Written By: RockandRollFan on 12/30/04 at 3:29 pm

10. Refugee - Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers

Subject: Re: Lyrics Quiz:Songs On The Radio In 1981 - Part I

Written By: ktelqueen on 12/30/04 at 3:30 pm


Hi Maria :)
is #1 Bette Davis Eyes by Kim Carnes?
#9- Jessies Girl- Rick Springfield :P


hi gord!both are right  :)

Subject: Re: Lyrics Quiz:Songs On The Radio In 1981 - Part I

Written By: ktelqueen on 12/30/04 at 3:32 pm


Hi Maria!    :)

Three winners here.....

5. Take It On The Run - REO Speedwagon
8. Time - Alan Parsons Project
11. I Love You - Climax Blues Band


hi Karen..i totally agree..especially #11..an all-time fave in a big way  8)

Subject: Re: Lyrics Quiz:Songs On The Radio In 1981 - Part I

Written By: RockandRollFan on 12/30/04 at 3:33 pm

16. Don't Stop Believing - Journey!! The MOST excellent, Steve Perry :)

Subject: Re: Lyrics Quiz:Songs On The Radio In 1981 - Part I

Written By: stingr22 on 12/30/04 at 3:35 pm

Great quiz as usual, Maria!  8)

2.  Waiting For A Girl Like You - Foreigner
7.  Same Old Lang Syne - Dan Fogelberg
14. Don't Stand So Close To Me - The Police

Subject: Re: Lyrics Quiz:Songs On The Radio In 1981 - Part I

Written By: ktelqueen on 12/30/04 at 3:36 pm


18. Celebrate - Kool & The Gang...geez these go fast, Maria ::) ;)


hi,Mark..do they ever..can you imagine if we all went on Rock And Roll Jeopardy   :D

your answer is right by the way..technically it's called "Celebration" but you know me..it's cool    ;)

Subject: Re: Lyrics Quiz:Songs On The Radio In 1981 - Part I

Written By: ktelqueen on 12/30/04 at 3:41 pm


10. Refugee - Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers


Mark-right artist,wrong song..it's a duet so you get 1/3 ccredit..is that how it works?karen..anyone?  ;D

Subject: Re: Lyrics Quiz:Songs On The Radio In 1981 - Part I

Written By: ktelqueen on 12/30/04 at 3:45 pm


16. Don't Stop Believing - Journey!! The MOST excellent, Steve Perry :)


yes,that's it,Mark!
how much do i adore Steve Perry's music!  8)

Subject: Re: Lyrics Quiz:Songs On The Radio In 1981 - Part I

Written By: RockandRollFan on 12/30/04 at 3:46 pm


Mark-right artist,wrong song..it's a duet so you get 1/3 ccredit..is that how it works?karen..anyone?  ;D
Stop Dragging My Heart Around...Stevie Nicks w/Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers

Subject: Re: Lyrics Quiz:Songs On The Radio In 1981 - Part I

Written By: ktelqueen on 12/30/04 at 3:47 pm


Great quiz as usual, Maria!   8)

2.  Waiting For A Girl Like You - Foreigner
7.  Same Old Lang Syne - Dan Fogelberg
14. Don't Stand So Close To Me - The Police


thank,Rob!
all three are right..great job  :)

Subject: Re: Lyrics Quiz:Songs On The Radio In 1981 - Part I

Written By: ktelqueen on 12/30/04 at 3:49 pm


Stop Dragging My Heart Around...Stevie Nicks w/Tom Petty & The Heartbreakershttp://burnish.net/imisc/stopdraggin.gif


woohoo!!!
well done,Mark  ;)
another one of my major faves,btw...

Subject: Re: Lyrics Quiz:Songs On The Radio In 1981 - Part I

Written By: RockandRollFan on 12/30/04 at 3:55 pm


woohoo!!!
well done,Mark  ;)
another one of my major faves,btw...
Yipee....3 for 3 with only ONE brain fart :D

Subject: Re: Lyrics Quiz:Songs On The Radio In 1981 - Part I

Written By: ktelqueen on 12/30/04 at 4:02 pm


Yipee....3 for 3 with only ONE brain fart :D


it happens  :D

Subject: Re: Lyrics Quiz:Songs On The Radio In 1981 - Part I

Written By: ktelqueen on 12/30/04 at 4:06 pm


3.  Just the Two of Us - I can see the person, but not think of his name :(
6.  Endless Love - Lionel Ritchie & Diana Ross
20.  Just Between You and Me - April Wine


hi,Kim!
you did really well with a limited supply to choose from..
(again,2 artists are featured in #3 to keep things fair as i did above..)
lemme know if it comes to you  :)

Subject: Re: Lyrics Quiz:Songs On The Radio In 1981 - Part I

Written By: ktelqueen on 12/30/04 at 4:19 pm


Bill WIthers (also redone by Will Smith, sorta' ;))


hmmm..half credit..i almost gave you full due to Will Smith but then i remembered it's gotta be 80s  :-\\ ;)

Subject: Re: Lyrics Quiz:Songs On The Radio In 1981 - Part I

Written By: Indy Gent on 12/30/04 at 5:52 pm

12. While You See A Chance-Steve Winwood
15. Angel Of The Morning-Juice Newton
17. Her Town Too-James Taylor feat. J.D. Souther

Subject: Re: Lyrics Quiz:Songs On The Radio In 1981 - Part I

Written By: FussBudgetVanPelt on 12/30/04 at 6:27 pm

Ooh !

# 13  In The Air Tonight - Phil Collins  :)

Subject: Re: Lyrics Quiz:Songs On The Radio In 1981 - Part I

Written By: Paul on 12/30/04 at 6:45 pm

Cor! Just made the cut...!

#19. 'Rapture' - Blondie (although I think the lyrics are a bit off-kilter - I hear 'em as 'DJ's spinnin' I said my, my...', but rap's not my strong point...!)

...and you seem to be taking a leaf out of Karen's book young Maria, by driving me mental...in this case it's that remaining #4...!

Subject: Re: Lyrics Quiz:Songs On The Radio In 1981 - Part I

Written By: PrettyInPink on 12/30/04 at 9:21 pm

Hi Maria!  :)
#04 - For Your Eyes Only - Sheena Easton
#12 - While You See A Chance - Steve Winwood
#15 - Angel Of The Morning - Juice Newton

Subject: Re: Lyrics Quiz:Songs On The Radio In 1981 - Part I

Written By: nally on 12/30/04 at 11:13 pm

Aww nuts...I missed this one! :( :-[

Subject: Re: Lyrics Quiz:Songs On The Radio In 1981 - Part I

Written By: ktelqueen on 12/31/04 at 12:44 am


12. While You See A Chance-Steve Winwood
15. Angel Of The Morning-Juice Newton
17. Her Town Too-James Taylor feat. J.D. Souther


hi,Jonathan!
you have all 3 right...#17 is an absolute favourite of mine  :)

Subject: Re: Lyrics Quiz:Songs On The Radio In 1981 - Part I

Written By: ktelqueen on 12/31/04 at 12:48 am


Ooh !

# 13  In The Air Tonight - Phil Collins  :)


ooh! dude! you've got it!  :)

Subject: Re: Lyrics Quiz:Songs On The Radio In 1981 - Part I

Written By: ktelqueen on 12/31/04 at 12:52 am


Cor! Just made the cut...!

#19. 'Rapture' - Blondie (although I think the lyrics are a bit off-kilter - I hear 'em as 'DJ's spinnin' I said my, my...', but rap's not my strong point...!)

...and you seem to be taking a leaf out of Karen's book young Maria, by driving me mental...in this case it's that remaining #4...!



Paul!
either way,Blondie is right..and thanks for calling me young  :D ;) 8)...sorry for the grief though  ;D

Subject: Re: Lyrics Quiz:Songs On The Radio In 1981 - Part I

Written By: ktelqueen on 12/31/04 at 12:54 am


Hi Maria!  :)
#04 - For Your Eyes Only - Sheena Easton
#12 - While You See A Chance - Steve Winwood
#15 - Angel Of The Morning - Juice Newton



hey,girl..3 outtta 3 but IndyGent beat you with 2 guesses outta 3... :-\\ ;)

Subject: Re: Lyrics Quiz:Songs On The Radio In 1981 - Part I

Written By: ktelqueen on 12/31/04 at 12:56 am


Aww nuts...I missed this one! :( :-[



hey,Jeff..more to come..including my "new" "year" quiz later today  :)

Subject: Re: Lyrics Quiz:Songs On The Radio In 1981 - Part I (.5 left!!)

Written By: Indy Gent on 12/31/04 at 12:40 pm

I know I won't get credit, but the other artist for #3 is Grover Washington, Jr.

Subject: Re: Lyrics Quiz:Songs On The Radio In 1981 - Part I (.5 left!!)

Written By: ktelqueen on 12/31/04 at 4:33 pm


I know I won't get credit, but the other artist for #3 is Grover Washington, Jr.


well,that's where you're wrong,my friend  ;)
1/3 credit goes to you  :D

Subject: Re: Lyrics Quiz:Songs On The Radio In 1981 - Part I (.5 left!!)

Written By: Indy Gent on 12/31/04 at 8:04 pm

Thank you, Maria. I'm sure CF wouldn't have given it to me because I was over my limit. ;)
well,that's where you're wrong,my friend  ;)
1/3 credit goes to you  :D

Subject: Re: Lyrics Quiz:Songs On The Radio In 1981 - Part I (Finished!!)

Written By: ktelqueen on 12/31/04 at 10:20 pm


Thank you, Maria. I'm sure CF wouldn't have given it to me because I was over my limit. ;)


oops..limit..what limit  :D(Karen's got a l'il more experience with the quiz thing  ;))
glad to have it closed up  :)

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