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Subject: Indy Gent's Classic-AOR Lyrics Quiz (60s Thru 90s) (Finished by Gambo)

Written By: Indy Gent on 09/02/05 at 7:30 pm

I lot of these are familiar. But a few are obscure, having been played exclusively on AOR stations. So don't worry if you're stuck on a few. BTW, AOR means album-oriented rock. Limit 5 for now.

Gambo 1. That muscle man. I'm Leaving-Taxxi

Patrick Bateman 2. But you could've said it better. In Your Letter-REO Speedwagon

Patrick Bateman 3. He couldn't get a ticket, it was a sold-out show. Jukebox Hero-Foreigner

Patrick Bateman 4. Working for peanuts. Like A Rock-Bob Seger

Patrick Bateman 5. Ooh, but we unleashed a lion. Jeremy-Pearl Jam

jaytee 6. Dim the lights, you can guess the rest. Love Is The Drug-Roxy Music

Gambo 7. Barefoot servants, too. All Along The Watchtower-Bob Dylan or Jimi Hendrix

Nally 8. I'm on a bus, on a psychedelic trip. Eyes Without A Face-Billy Idol

Faulty Dog 9. Please to meet you, hope you guessed my name. Sympathy For The Devil-The Rolling Stones

Gambo 10. The man up in the tower was enjoyin' the show. Why Me?-The Planet P Project (or just Planet P)

Gambo 11. Now the wind has changed direction and I’ll have to leave. The Border Song-Elton John

Red Ant 12. There's a chance that they will see. Let it Be-The Beatles

CatwomanofV 13. But your hands' wet with sweat. Foolin' Yourself (An Angry Young Man)-Styx

Red Ant 14. You wanna know about atrosity. Sex Type Thing-Stone Temple Pilots

Gaylon 15. There's a black man. Pink Houses-John Cougar Mellencamp

Gambo 16. Take a little nip, honey, it's alright. If You Don't Start Drinkin' (I'm Gonna Leave)-George Thorogood and The Destroyers

Nally 17. Don't take money, don't take fame. The Power of Love-Huey Lewis and the News

Doc Brown 18.  Psyche 1, Psyche 2 Pressure-Billy Joel

Doc Brown 19. I gotta hold on you tonight. Magic-The Cars

Doc Brown 20. Throw your a** in the city joint. I Can't Drive 55-Sammy Hagar

Gaylon 21. You know she was a dancer,  she moved better on wine. Mississippi Queen-Mountain

jaytee 22. You got go through hell before you get to Heaven. Jet Airliner-Steve Miller Band

Gaylon 23. Same as the old boss. Won't Get Fooled Again-The Who

Gaylon 24. Girl, when I was on my own, chasing you down. Carry On-Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young

Nally 25. Daddy's got a new 45. Santeria-Sublime

Gambo 26. Love is more than a one-way affection. Sex As A Weapon-Pat Benatar

ktelqueen 27. I told him I am the flower you are the seed. All I Wanna Do Is Make Love To You-Heart

Gaylon 28. You could hear me screamin' a mile away. Gimme Three Steps-Lynyrd Skynyrd

Doc Brown 29. Hopeless romantics, here we go again. New Kid In Town-The Eagles

Doc Brown 30. Jekyll and Hyde the way I behave. Infatuation-Rod Stewart

Patrick Bateman 31. I have no friends 'cause they read the papers. No More Mister Nice-Guy-Alice Cooper

Red Ant 32. Like Joseph Stalin and Ghandhi Cult of Personality-Living Colour

Odyssey 33. Your feet are going to be on the ground. Stand-REM

loki 13 34. No more gravity, nothing holding them down. Children of the Sun-Billy Thorpe

Gambo 35. Left school with a first class pass. Ride My See-Saw-The Moody Blues

Gambo 36. A hundred plus through black and white, oh. Fuel-Metallica

CatwomanofV 37. The paint's still wet in your do-it-by-number dream. Similar Features-Melissa Etheridge

Gaylon 38. I had a job in the great north woods. Tangled Up In Blue-Bob Dylan

Powerslave 39. I'll give you black sensations up and down your spine. Hells' Bells-AC/DC

CatwomanofV 40. The killer awoke before dawn, he put his boots on. The End-The Doors


Subject: Re: Indy Gent's Classic-AOR Lyrics Quiz (60s Thru 90s)

Written By: ADH13 on 09/02/05 at 8:03 pm



I only know one. :-[

33. Stand - R.E.M.

Subject: Re: Indy Gent's Classic-AOR Lyrics Quiz (60s Thru 90s)

Written By: Indy Gent on 09/02/05 at 8:12 pm

That's okay, Odessey. You still have plenty of time.
BTW, That one is correct. ;)


I only know one. :-[

33. Stand - R.E.M.

Subject: Re: Indy Gent's Classic-AOR Lyrics Quiz (60s Thru 90s)

Written By: Patrick Bateman on 09/03/05 at 12:17 am

Only five, LOL?

2. In Your Letter ~ REO Speedwagon

3. Juke Box Hero ~ Foreigner

4. Like a Rock ~ Bob Seger

5. Jeremy ~ Pearl Jam

31. No More Mister Nice Guy ~ Alice Cooper

BTW, wasn't REM's Stand the theme song for some TV show? I think it was, but I can't remember which one.

Subject: Re: Indy Gent's Classic-AOR Lyrics Quiz (60s Thru 90s)

Written By: nally on 09/03/05 at 12:57 am


BTW, wasn't REM's Stand the theme song for some TV show? I think it was, but I can't remember which one.

I think it was "Get A Life", which was on Fox in the early 90's.

Anyway---

#8 is "Eyes Without A Face" by Billy Idol.
#17 is "The Power Of Love" by Huey Lewis and the News.
#25 is "Santeria" by Sublime.

That's all I can figure out for now.

Subject: Re: Indy Gent's Classic-AOR Lyrics Quiz (60s Thru 90s)

Written By: FaultyDog on 09/03/05 at 1:09 am

Hello Indy,

I'll have a go at #9: Sympathy for the devil ~ Rolling Stones/Guns n' Roses

That's all from me.

Subject: Re: Indy Gent's Classic-AOR Lyrics Quiz (60s Thru 90s)

Written By: ktelqueen on 09/03/05 at 1:35 am

27.All I Wanna Do Is Make Love To You by Heart

Subject: Re: Indy Gent's Classic-AOR Lyrics Quiz (60s Thru 90s)

Written By: jaytee on 09/03/05 at 2:16 am

G'day Jonathon  :)

#6  Love Is The Drug - Roxy Music  8)
#22 Jetairliner - Steve Miller Band

I'm sure there's another couple I know!!

Subject: Re: Indy Gent's Classic-AOR Lyrics Quiz (60s Thru 90s)

Written By: Doc Brown on 09/03/05 at 8:00 am

I've got my 5!

18. Billy Joel, "PRESSURE!"
19. The Cars, "Magic"
20. Sammy Hagar, "I Can't Drive 55!"
29. Eagles, "New Kid In Town"
30. Rod Stewart, "Infatuation" (I couldn't understand that lyric for years, just sounded jumbled. Thanks, Indy!)


Your Pal,
Doc

8)

Subject: Re: Indy Gent's Classic-AOR Lyrics Quiz (60s Thru 90s)

Written By: Gaylon on 09/03/05 at 8:02 am

4. could also be Drive My Car by the Beatles

15. Little Pink Houses - John Mellencamp
21. Mississippi Queen - Mountain
23. Won't Get Fooled Again - the Who
24. Carry On - CSNY (stills also used that lyrics in a Buffalo Springfield tune "Questions"

Subject: Re: Indy Gent's Classic-AOR Lyrics Quiz (60s Thru 90s)

Written By: CatwomanofV on 09/03/05 at 11:38 am

#13 Fooling Yourself (Angry Young Man)-Styx
#37 Similar Features-Mellisa Ethridge (love that song)
#40 The End-The Doors




Cat

Subject: Re: Indy Gent's Classic-AOR Lyrics Quiz (60s Thru 90s)

Written By: Indy Gent on 09/03/05 at 12:14 pm

Yes, Patrick, I have to conserve answers for Mr. Tumnus, who PMed me that she would get to it after her studies and work were done. 8)

BTW, 5 for 5.  :) :) :) :) :)

And the show you're thinking about is "Get A Life" with Chris Elliot.




Only five, LOL?

2. In Your Letter ~ REO Speedwagon

3. Juke Box Hero ~ Foreigner

4. Like a Rock ~ Bob Seger

5. Jeremy ~ Pearl Jam

31. No More Mister Nice Guy ~ Alice Cooper

BTW, wasn't REM's Stand the theme song for some TV show? I think it was, but I can't remember which one.

Subject: Re: Indy Gent's Classic-AOR Lyrics Quiz (60s Thru 90s)

Written By: Indy Gent on 09/03/05 at 12:15 pm

Correct on all answers, Jeff. Including the TV show. :) :) :) ;)
I think it was "Get A Life", which was on Fox in the early 90's.

Anyway---

#8 is "Eyes Without A Face" by Billy Idol.
#17 is "The Power Of Love" by Huey Lewis and the News.
#25 is "Santeria" by Sublime.

That's all I can figure out for now.

Subject: Re: Indy Gent's Classic-AOR Lyrics Quiz (60s Thru 90s)

Written By: Indy Gent on 09/03/05 at 12:16 pm

Correct, Faulty. :)
Hello Indy,

I'll have a go at #9: Sympathy for the devil ~ Rolling Stones/Guns n' Roses

That's all from me.

Subject: Re: Indy Gent's Classic-AOR Lyrics Quiz (60s Thru 90s)

Written By: Indy Gent on 09/03/05 at 12:17 pm

Correct, Maria. :)
27.All I Wanna Do Is Make Love To You by Heart

Subject: Re: Indy Gent's Classic-AOR Lyrics Quiz (60s Thru 90s)

Written By: Indy Gent on 09/03/05 at 12:18 pm

2 for 2, Janine.  :) :)
G'day Jonathon  :)

#6   Love Is The Drug - Roxy Music   8)
#22 Jetairliner - Steve Miller Band

I'm sure there's another couple I know!!

Subject: Re: Indy Gent's Classic-AOR Lyrics Quiz (60s Thru 90s)

Written By: Indy Gent on 09/03/05 at 12:19 pm

5 for 5, Doc!
I've got my 5!

18. Billy Joel, "PRESSURE!"
19. The Cars, "Magic"
20. Sammy Hagar, "I Can't Drive 55!"
29. Eagles, "New Kid In Town"
30. Rod Stewart, "Infatuation" (I couldn't understand that lyric for years, just sounded jumbled. Thanks, Indy!)


Your Pal,
Doc

8)

Subject: Re: Indy Gent's Classic-AOR Lyrics Quiz (60s Thru 90s)

Written By: Indy Gent on 09/03/05 at 12:22 pm

It could be, Gaylon, but I was looking for the Seger song. ;)

Correct on the rest,  :) :) :) :)

Thanks for the tidbit on Buffalo Springfield. ;)

4. could also be Drive My Car by the Beatles

15. Little Pink Houses - John Mellencamp
21. Mississippi Queen - Mountain
23. Won't Get Fooled Again - the Who
24. Carry On - CSNY (stills also used that lyrics in a Buffalo Springfield tune "Questions"

Subject: Re: Indy Gent's Classic-AOR Lyrics Quiz (60s Thru 90s)

Written By: Indy Gent on 09/03/05 at 12:22 pm

3 for 3, Cat. :) :) :)
#13 Fooling Yourself (Angry Young Man)-Styx
#37 Similar Features-Mellisa Ethridge (love that song)
#40 The End-The Doors




Cat

Subject: Re: Indy Gent's Classic-AOR Lyrics Quiz (60s Thru 90s)

Written By: Gaylon on 09/03/05 at 12:33 pm

28. Gimme Three Steps - Lynnard Skynnard

Subject: Re: Indy Gent's Classic-AOR Lyrics Quiz (60s Thru 90s)

Written By: Indy Gent on 09/03/05 at 12:44 pm

Correct agin, Gaylon.  :)
28. Gimme Three Steps - Lynnard Skynnard

Subject: Re: Indy Gent's Classic-AOR Lyrics Quiz (60s Thru 90s)

Written By: Red Ant on 09/03/05 at 5:35 pm

#12 is Let it Be by The Beatles
#14 is Sex Type Thing by Stone Temple Pilots
#32 is Cult of Personality by Living Color

Subject: Re: Indy Gent's Classic-AOR Lyrics Quiz (60s Thru 90s)

Written By: Indy Gent on 09/03/05 at 6:23 pm

3 for 3, Red Ant! :) :) :)

#12 is Let it Be by The Beatles
#14 is Sex Type Thing by Stone Temple Pilots
#32 is Cult of Personality by Living Color

Subject: Re: Indy Gent's Classic-AOR Lyrics Quiz (60s Thru 90s)

Written By: Powerslave on 09/05/05 at 3:20 am

39. is "Hell's Bells" by AC/DC

Subject: Re: Indy Gent's Classic-AOR Lyrics Quiz (60s Thru 90s)

Written By: Indy Gent on 09/05/05 at 3:56 pm

Correct, Powerslave! :)

39. is "Hell's Bells" by AC/DC

Subject: Re: Indy Gent's Classic-AOR Lyrics Quiz (60s Thru 90s)

Written By: loki 13 on 09/05/05 at 5:14 pm

#34 children of the sun...billy thorpe?

Subject: Re: Indy Gent's Classic-AOR Lyrics Quiz (60s Thru 90s)

Written By: Indy Gent on 09/06/05 at 6:16 pm

Correct, loki13! :)
#34 children of the sun...billy thorpe?

Subject: Re: Indy Gent's Classic-AOR Lyrics Quiz (60s Thru 90s) (Limit off)

Written By: Indy Gent on 10/03/05 at 10:07 am

Bumped up. :)

Subject: Re: Indy Gent's Classic-AOR Lyrics Quiz (60s Thru 90s)

Written By: Mr Tumnus on 10/03/05 at 10:12 am


Yes, Patrick, I have to conserve answers for Mr. Tumnus, who PMed me that she would get to it after her studies and work were done. 8)

BTW, 5 for 5.  :) :) :) :) :)

And the show you're thinking about is "Get A Life" with Chris Elliot.





:) :)  Jonathan  I didn't know you'd posted this reply - sorry I don't know any of them  :-[ :-[

Subject: Re: Indy Gent's Classic-AOR Lyrics Quiz (60s Thru 90s)

Written By: Indy Gent on 10/03/05 at 8:11 pm

Don't feel so bad, Baboushka. Nobody's gotten any of these since I gave out some hints. :-\\
:) :)  Jonathan  I didn't know you'd posted this reply - sorry I don't know any of them  :-[ :-[

Subject: Re: Indy Gent's Classic-AOR Lyrics Quiz (60s Thru 90s) (Limit off)

Written By: Gaylon on 10/03/05 at 10:11 pm

38. Tangled up in Blue - Bob Dylan

Subject: Re: Indy Gent's Classic-AOR Lyrics Quiz (60s Thru 90s) (Limit off)

Written By: Indy Gent on 10/04/05 at 9:42 am

Correct again, Gaylon! And I didn't even need to give you a hint. ;)
38. Tangled up in Blue - Bob Dylan

Subject: Re: Indy Gent's Classic-AOR Lyrics Quiz (60s Thru 90s) (Limit off)

Written By: gambo on 10/04/05 at 10:02 am



10. Why Me? - Planet P (one of my favourite songs from the early 80s)

Subject: Re: Indy Gent's Classic-AOR Lyrics Quiz (60s Thru 90s) (Limit off)

Written By: gambo on 10/04/05 at 10:12 am



Number 1 is by Taxxi but I can't think of the song and number 26
is Sex As a Weapon by Pet Benatar.

Subject: Re: Indy Gent's Classic-AOR Lyrics Quiz (60s Thru 90s) (Limit off)

Written By: Indy Gent on 10/04/05 at 6:50 pm

Correct, Gambo :)!

10. Why Me? - Planet P (one of my favourite songs from the early 80s)

Subject: Re: Indy Gent's Classic-AOR Lyrics Quiz (60s Thru 90s) (Limit off)

Written By: Indy Gent on 10/04/05 at 6:53 pm

Correct on both, Gambo. :) :)

1. was their first song. The title starts with an I. I hope that helps.


Number 1 is by Taxxi but I can't think of the song and number 26
is Sex As a Weapon by Pet Benatar.

Subject: Re: Indy Gent's Classic-AOR Lyrics Quiz (60s Thru 90s) (Limit off)

Written By: gambo on 10/05/05 at 9:37 am


Correct on both, Gambo. :) :)

1. was their first song. The title starts with an I. I hope that helps.


I'm Leaving?

Subject: Re: Indy Gent's Classic-AOR Lyrics Quiz (60s Thru 90s) (Limit off)

Written By: Indy Gent on 10/05/05 at 10:58 am

That's it, Gambo! ;)
I'm Leaving?

Subject: Re: Indy Gent's Classic-AOR Lyrics Quiz (60s Thru 90s) (Limit off)

Written By: gambo on 10/06/05 at 3:54 pm


11. Now the wind has changed direction and I’ll have to leave. Hint: song is often misnamed "Holy Moses"


Then it must be All You Zombies by the Hooters.

Subject: Re: Indy Gent's Classic-AOR Lyrics Quiz (60s Thru 90s) (Limit off)

Written By: gambo on 10/07/05 at 2:05 pm

7.  All Along the Watchtower by Bob Dylan and later Jimi Hendrix
16. If You Don't Start Drinkin' by George Thorogood
35. Ride My See Saw by the Moody Blues

Subject: Re: Indy Gent's Classic-AOR Lyrics Quiz (60s Thru 90s) (Limit off)

Written By: Indy Gent on 10/07/05 at 6:18 pm

Sorry, Gambo, incorrect.  :(
This song was from the 70s and is sung by a bespectacled British piano player.
Then it must be All You Zombies by the Hooters.


However, these are all correct. :) :) :)

7.  All Along the Watchtower by Bob Dylan and later Jimi Hendrix
16. If You Don't Start Drinkin' by George Thorogood
35. Ride My See Saw by the Moody Blues

Subject: Re: Indy Gent's Classic-AOR Lyrics Quiz (60s Thru 90s) (Limit off)

Written By: gambo on 10/11/05 at 10:20 am


Sorry, Gambo, incorrect.  :(
This song was from the 70s and is sung by a bespectacled British piano player.


Bespectacled piano player. . . Moses referecences . . . Elton John's Border Song.

Subject: Re: Indy Gent's Classic-AOR Lyrics Quiz (60s Thru 90s) (Limit off)

Written By: Indy Gent on 10/11/05 at 10:49 am

You made the connection. ;)
Bespectacled piano player. . . Moses referecences . . . Elton John's Border Song.

Subject: Re: Indy Gent's Classic-AOR Lyrics Quiz (60s Thru 90s) (Just "One" left with hints)

Written By: gambo on 10/12/05 at 7:59 am



36. Fuel by Metalica.

Subject: Re: Indy Gent's Classic-AOR Lyrics Quiz (60s Thru 90s) (Just "One" left with hints)

Written By: Indy Gent on 10/12/05 at 6:18 pm

Correct again, Gambo. :)

Thanks for finishing my quiz.


36. Fuel by Metalica.

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