#6 Walkin' Back To Happiness ~ Helen Shapiro

#3 Long Haired Lover From Liverpool ~ Little Jimmy Osmond, about 11 years old, still alive.

#25 Diana ~ Paul Anka, about 14, still alive

7 | Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini - Brian Hyland (I think he was like 16 or something)
11 | I Wanna Be Down - Brandy (15?)
14 | MMMBop - Hanson (they were everywhere age-wise, but I'll guess 17, 15 and 12)
15 | Fingertips Pt. 2 - Stevie Wonder (14?)

#26 Joe De Taxi ~ Vannessa Paradis, about 14 years old, still allive and married to someone famous.

#6 Walkin' Back To Happiness ~ Helen Shapiro



#3 Long Haired Lover From Liverpool ~ Little Jimmy Osmond, about 11 years old, still alive.



#25 Diana ~ Paul Anka, about 14, still alive


Three correct answers, Philip, but you're a tad off with the ages.

Three correct answers, Philip, but you're a tad off with the ages.
Helen Shapiro was still at school at the time of recording, so I say around 15 years old

7 | Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini - Brian Hyland (I think he was like 16 or something)
11 | I Wanna Be Down - Brandy (15?)
14 | MMMBop - Hanson (they were everywhere age-wise, but I'll guess 17, 15 and 12)
15 | Fingertips Pt. 2 - Stevie Wonder (14?)


Four for four, Beth, and...four bonus points. The Hanson boys were actually 16, 14 and 11, and (Little) Stevie Wonder was only 13.

Four for four, Beth, and...four bonus points. The Hanson boys were actually 16, 14 and 11, and (Little) Stevie Wonder was only 13.



Well awesome.  :-)

#26 Joe De Taxi ~ Vannessa Paradis, about 14 years old, still allive and married to someone famous.


Vanessa Paradis was indeed 14 years old. :)


Helen Shapiro was still at school at the time of recording, so I say around 15 years old


That would be spot-on, so another bonus point well deserved.

Vanessa Paradis was indeed 14 years old. :)

That would be spot-on, so another bonus point well deserved.
Thanks.

Hi Henk...marvellous stuff as always (though I must admit a lot of these are a bit 'newfangled' for me!  :-\\)

However, I shall play it safe with these four...

#20. 'I Will Follow Him' - Little Peggy March
(She was 15 when this reached #1 in the US making her the youngest solo female act to hit the top there...a record which still stands, I think...)

(Modified to add the word 'female', before any nit-pickers start chasing me!)

#31. 'I'm Sorry' - Brenda Lee
(Also 15 at the time and she held the above record until Peggy came along...)

#32. 'Why Do Fools Fall In Love' - Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers
(Frankie was 13 at the time and sadly died of a drug overdose 12 years later...)

#33. 'Ma He's Making Eyes At Me' - Lena Zavaroni
(Should a 10 year old be singing this sort of stuff?  :o  Sadly, she's also dead...an anorexia victim)

Ok then, Little Jimmy Osmond was about 9 years old?

Hi Henk...marvellous stuff as always (though I must admit a lot of these are a bit 'newfangled' for me!  :-\\)

However, I shall play it safe with these four...

#20. 'I Will Follow Him' - Little Peggy March
(She was 15 when this reached #1 in the US making her the youngest solo act to hit the top there...a record which still stands, I think...)

#31. 'I'm Sorry' - Brenda Lee
(Also 15 at the time and she held the above record until Peggy came along...)

#32. 'Why Do Fools Fall In Love' - Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers
(Frankie was 13 at the time and sadly died of a drug overdose 12 years later...)

#33. 'Ma He's Making Eyes At Me' - Lena Zavaroni
(Should a 10 year old be singing this sort of stuff?  :o  Sadly, she's also dead...an anorexia victim)




Needless to say these are all correct, Paul. :) You got the ages correct too, and spotted two of the three deceased artists.

Lena Zavaroni won a contest, as I understand it. ??? Though I think it's a great song it never made it to the charts over here.

Ok then, Little Jimmy Osmond was about 9 years old?


And 9 years he was! :)

Lena Zavaroni won a contest, as I understand it. ??? Though I think it's a great song it never made it to the charts over here.


Yes, she did...the contest was a hugely popular (at the time) British TV talent show called 'Opportunity Knocks' (which was also won by the group Our Kid in another year, which you had on one of your recent quizzes...)

The song itself is very old, dating back to the 1920's...

Yes, she did...the contest was a hugely popular (at the time) British TV talent show called 'Opportunity Knocks' (which was also won by the group Our Kid in another year, which you had on one of your recent quizzes...)

The song itself is very old, dating back to the 1920's...
Hosted by Hughie Green, the alleged father of Paula Yates.

Hiya Henk!

Cool quiz!  8)

13. Paper Roses - Marie Osmond (13)
18. Pass The Dutchie - Musical Youth (I don't know their ages)
23. Ben - Michael Jackson (13)
38. How Do I Live - LeAnn Rimes (15)

Hiya Henk!

Cool quiz!  8)

13. Paper Roses - Marie Osmond (13)
18. Pass The Dutchie - Musical Youth (I don't know their ages)
23. Ben - Michael Jackson (13)
38. How Do I Live - LeAnn Rimes (15)



Aloha Karen! :)

Four classic songs, and you got 'em all. You also got three bonus points. 8)

18. Pass The Dutchie - Musical Youth (I don't know their ages)

One-fifth of Musical Youth is no longer with us (but that's probably not the answer Henk's looking for...)

23. Ben - Michael Jackson (13)


And Michael Jackson's career is officially dead (but that's probably not the answer Henk wants either!  ;))

Always a pleasure to do your quizzes Henk!
Right now though I keep getting NAN% loaded for all songs past 10 :(

One-fifth of Musical Youth is no longer with us (but that's probably not the answer Henk's looking for...)


As a matter of fact... it is.

As a matter of fact... it is.

I knew that, but as for a name I do not know.

The clips were slow to load for me, but I was able to get through them.  I only recognize two from what;s left ...

9 - Because We Want To - Billie (She was 15 I believe, and was the youngest female to ever hit #1 in the UK)
30 - Hold Me - Menudo (their only chart single in America)

The clips were slow to load for me, but I was able to get through them.  I only recognize two from what;s left ...

9 - Because We Want To - Billie (She was 15 I believe, and was the youngest female to ever hit #1 in the UK)
30 - Hold Me - Menudo (their only chart single in America)
Is that Billie Piper?

Is that Billie Piper?


The one and only yes

The clips were slow to load for me, but I was able to get through them.  I only recognize two from what;s left ...

9 - Because We Want To - Billie (She was 15 I believe, and was the youngest female to ever hit #1 in the UK)
30 - Hold Me - Menudo (their only chart single in America)


Correctamundo, Jason (assuming you meant to type 39 instead of 30). :) And a bonus point for Billie.

I knew that, but as for a name I do not know.


Patrick Waite was his name...died of a heart attack after drifting into the drug culture at the age of 24...

Apologies for butting in with the answer, Henk...I honestly thought that had nothing to do with it!  :-\\

Correctamundo, Jason (assuming you meant to type 39 instead of 30). :) And a bonus point for Billie.


39 yes.  The 9 and the 0 are too close together  :-[

Hi Henk - great quiz  :)


#33  Puppy Love - Donny Osmond (#1 here in '72)

#37  Is a sampling of A Fifth of Beethoven but I don't know the song...

#40  Jump - Kris Kross

Is that Billie Piper?

The one and only yes


Her acting is better than her singing?

Patrick Waite was his name...died of a heart attack after drifting into the drug culture at the age of 24...

Apologies for butting in with the answer, Henk...I honestly thought that had nothing to do with it!  :-\\


Patrick Waite died in police custody in 1993. I believe his heart condition was rare and hereditary, though - no link to any possible drug abuse.

Hi Henk - great quiz  :)


#33  Puppy Love - Donny Osmond (#1 here in '72)


Indeed it is. Any guesses on Donny's age at the time? ???


#37  Is a sampling of A Fifth of Beethoven but I don't know the song...


You're right, but you're wrong. It's actually a sample from a tune sampling A Fifth of Beethoven.


#40  Jump - Kris Kross


Daddy Mack and Mack Daddy will make ya... ;D You don't happen to know their age, do you?

Hi there Henk

#35 "Jump To The Beat" - Stacey Lattisaw - don't know how old she was, I'd guess about 16?
#36 "I'm Gonna Knock On Your Door" - Little Jimmy Osmond again - I think this was the follow up to "Long Haired Lover.." and he was still about 10 or 11 years old.

Hey Henk,

#17...So Yesterday....A 16 year old Hilary Duff? ( I have Grandchildren.  ;D )

Aargh Kevin!!! You beat me to 17!! ;D

19. Crush on you  - The Jets (age unknown)

29. Leave/Get Out - JoJo, who my son says was either 14 or 15 at the time

Karma Henk for another great quiz! 8)

Hi there Henk

#35 "Jump To The Beat" - Stacey Lattisaw - don't know how old she was, I'd guess about 16?
#36 "I'm Gonna Knock On Your Door" - Little Jimmy Osmond again - I think this was the follow up to "Long Haired Lover.." and he was still about 10 or 11 years old.


Hiya Graham!

#35 is indeed Jump To The Beat by Stacy Lattisaw, but she was actually even younger than 16.
As for #36: correct on the title, but it's not Jimmy Osmond.


Hey Henk,

#17...So Yesterday....A 16 year old Hilary Duff? ( I have Grandchildren.  ;D )


Grandchildren can be a blessing, can't they? ::) A point and a bonus point, Kevin. :)


Aargh Kevin!!! You beat me to 17!! ;D

19. Crush on you  - The Jets (age unknown)


Crush On You - yes, Jets - no, so only half a pint point.


29. Leave/Get Out - JoJo, who my son says was either 14 or 15 at the time


Your son's about right. According to my information, Joanna "JoJo" Levesque was born December 20, 1990, which would make her only 13 at the time of her chart entry. Still - a bonus point coming your way.



Karma Henk for another great quiz! 8)


Thank you. :)

Aargh Kevin!!! You beat me to 17!! ;D



Sorry Tam, It was one of two answers I was pretty sure I knew. I think I know the artist for
# 36 but to be fair it's Graham's answer to correct.



Grandchildren can be a blessing, can't they? ::) A point and a bonus point, Kevin. :)



Like how I blame The Grandkids. ;D I do the same with cartoon movies.

10.  Immature - Never Lie
21. Another Bad Creation - Iesha
27. Monica - Before You Walk Out of My Life
30. Jordy - (It's So Tough To Be A Baby) Dur Dur Etre Bebe

Just realized I didn't take a shot at the ages, so here goes..

10.  Immature - Never Lie  (12)
21. Another Bad Creation - Iesha (10)
27. Monica - Before You Walk Out of My Life (16)
30. Jordy - (It's So Tough To Be A Baby) Dur Dur Etre Bebe (4)

Indeed it is. Any guesses on Donny's age at the time? ???


My guess would be 14....?

Daddy Mack and Mack Daddy will make ya... ;D You don't happen to know their age, do you?

Guessing again - 10 ?

Just realized I didn't take a shot at the ages, so here goes..

10.  Immature - Never Lie  (12)
21. Another Bad Creation - Iesha (10)
27. Monica - Before You Walk Out of My Life (16)
30. Jordy - (It's So Tough To Be A Baby) Dur Dur Etre Bebe (4)


You're correct on all titles and artists, Gwen, and you've also deserved one bonus point for Jordy.

Immature were a little bit older when Never Lie was in the charts, and Monica was younger. As for A.B.C.... I think they were all older than that, but I'm not sure. I could only find two DOB's, so I know at least two of the band members were older than 10. Maybe I shouldn't be giving any bonus points on that question, 'cause I have no way of checking/knowing the right answer.

The limit is off. :)

Shame I cannot add anymore, though the instrumental sounds familiar.

Another great quiz

Shame I cannot add anymore, though the instrumental sounds familiar.

Another great quiz


I thought you would have a go at #36 (the artist)... :-\\

"The instrumental" would be #12, I assume... I think you're about the only person old enough to remember it (no offense!). It wasn't a big UK hit (reaching only #36, if I'm correct), but it was big in The Netherlands (#5, and 26 weeks in chart). The artists were/are Danish. There are lyrics to the tune, but I could only find the German version (that's why I didn't use that part).

I thought you would have a go at #36 (the artist)... :-\\

Well, if he won't, I will...it's Eddie Hodges (a noted child actor who was 14 or thereabouts at the time...)

This song was originally performed by The Isley Brothers (of all people)...

"The instrumental" would be #12, I assume... I think you're about the only person old enough to remember it (no offense!). It wasn't a big UK hit (reaching only #36, if I'm correct), but it was big in The Netherlands (#5, and 26 weeks in chart). The artists were/are Danish. There are lyrics to the tune, but I could only find the German version (that's why I didn't use that part).


I could go wallowing around in the back room looking for this (I'm sure it's in there somewhere), but I'm pretty confident from the clues that it's 'Banjo Boy' by Jan & Kjeld...

As for their ages, not really sure...I'll guess 13, 14...something like that...

Well, if he won't, I will...it's Eddie Hodges (a noted child actor who was 14 or thereabouts at the time...)

This song was originally performed by The Isley Brothers (of all people)...


I didn't know about the Isley Brothers. Must've been very...different. :-\\ You're right about Eddie Hodges - he was 14 years of age (born March 5, 1947).


I could go wallowing around in the back room looking for this (I'm sure it's in there somewhere), but I'm pretty confident from the clues that it's 'Banjo Boy' by Jan & Kjeld...

As for their ages, not really sure...I'll guess 13, 14...something like that...


It's one of those songs that I remember well from my childhood, although it was released six years before I was born.
Jan & Kjeld (Wennick) were born on July 27, 1946 and March 3, 1944 respectively, so they were actually about 13/14 and 16 - but I'll give you the bonus point anyway. ;)

I can't figure out any songs right now...but I can supply some missing ages. Do I get credit for that?

#40...Kris Kross's members were about 13 when they released Jump.

#38...LeAnn Rimes was actually 14 when she recorded "How Do I Live", since it was a hit for her in June 1997 and her birthday is in August.

And #19 isn't the Jets?? :o I know they sang "Crush On You" in '86, but was there another song with that name or something? ???

If you were within a year of the age of the artist, it was okay.

And #19 isn't the Jets?? :o I know they sang "Crush On You" in '86, but was there another song with that name or something? ???


It's gotta be Aaron Carter.  I know he had an international hit with it

I can't figure out any songs right now...but I can supply some missing ages. Do I get credit for that?

#40...Kris Kross's members were about 13 when they released Jump.


Chris Kelly and Chris Smith were born on May 1, 1978 and January 10, 1979 respectively. I'm sure "Jump" was a US hit in 1992, so they were both indeed about 13 at the time.


#38...LeAnn Rimes was actually 14 when she recorded "How Do I Live", since it was a hit for her in June 1997 and her birthday is in August.


Yeah.. what Beth said.


And #19 isn't the Jets?? :o I know they sang "Crush On You" in '86, but was there another song with that name or something? ???


What Jason said. Don't tell me you've never heard of Aaron Carter.

It's gotta be Aaron Carter.  I know he had an international hit with it


Right you are. :) Aaron Carter is of course a younger brother of Nick Carter, one of the Backstreet Boys.


For the record: the Jets never had a hit with "Crush On You" in The Netherlands. In fact, they never had any hit at all.

For the record: the Jets never had a hit with "Crush On You" in The Netherlands. In fact, they never had any hit at all.


Probably no bad thing...har! har!

Probably no bad thing...har! har!


Oh, I could think of much worse acts!  :D

Oh, I could think of much worse acts!  :D


Now I'm curious...

Now I'm curious...


A couple that come to mind...

Stacey Q
Ready For The World


UGH!  :P

Bros

Five Star... ::)

Swiftly back on topic, you may have to provide some clues on the remainder, Henk...

Bros

Five Star... ::)

Swiftly back on topic, you may have to provide some clues on the remainder, Henk...


So I figured. Working on it as we speak...

#22 is Rachel Sweet.  Don't know the song, but a guess would be "Foolin' Around"?

#28 | Jeremy Jackson?

5 | Lil' Bow Wow (I think he was 14)

#22 is Rachel Sweet.  Don't know the song, but a guess would be "Foolin' Around"?


Rachel Sweet it is, but it's not that song. It's a four letter word, and it's spelled out.


#28 | Jeremy Jackson?


Also correct. I was a bit surprised to see this song wasn't a hit in US or UK.


5 | Lil' Bow Wow (I think he was 14)


You're one year off (he was 13), so a bonus point for you. This was a hit before "Bow Wow (That's My Name)". Any suggestions? ???

Chris Kelly and Chris Smith were born on May 1, 1978 and January 10, 1979 respectively. I'm sure "Jump" was a US hit in 1992, so they were both indeed about 13 at the time.

Yeah.. what Beth said.

What Jason said. Don't tell me you've never heard of Aaron Carter.

Of course I've heard of Aaron Carter. I just don't know any songs by him.

Of course I've heard of Aaron Carter. I just don't know any songs by him.


Ah. OK. I was just wondering.

...This it? ???  No more answers? No guesses on the ages?

Rachel Sweet it is, but it's not that song. It's a four letter word, and it's spelled out.


Another guess would be L-O-V-E ?

Another guess would be L-O-V-E ?


You're not that far off, actually.  ::)

Well your clue for #2 suggests it must be the girl (sister) group Cleopatra....however I'm afraid I have absolutely no recollection of the song and no idea how old the girls were!

Well your clue for #2 suggests it must be the girl (sister) group Cleopatra....however I'm afraid I have absolutely no recollection of the song and no idea how old the girls were!


...and yet it was a UK #3.

At least you got the group name, and with that, also half of the song title. :)

24. Stand By Me?  And I'm guessing they were all either 14 or 15. 

2. Cleopatra coming at ya - they were pretty young as I recall...I think it was three sisters age range of 7 - 12 or so.  I don't actually recall, but it was a catchy tune.

24. the song is Stand by Me (yeah that wasn't real tough) - have no idea any of the rest.

24. Stand By Me?  And I'm guessing they were all either 14 or 15. 


Correct on the title. :) I can't give you a bonus point for the ages, though, 'cause I don't know them myself (can't find any DOB's or even their real names.. :-\\)


2. Cleopatra coming at ya - they were pretty young as I recall...I think it was three sisters age range of 7 - 12 or so.  I don't actually recall, but it was a catchy tune.


They were pretty young, yes, but not that young, so no bonus point. Still looking for the title of the song though... ::)


24. the song is Stand by Me (yeah that wasn't real tough) - have no idea any of the rest.


Unfortunately, Sister Morphine just beat you to it. :(

Another guess would be L-O-V-E ?


I must have missed this... :-[

The title is B-A-B-Y, a cover of the old Carla Thomas soul number...

I'm guessing that Rachel was about 14-15 when she recorded this...

I must have missed this... :-[

The title is B-A-B-Y, a cover of the old Carla Thomas soul number...

I'm guessing that Rachel was about 14-15 when she recorded this...


Both the title and the age are correct, Paul. :)

If that's it for you, I'm gonna reveal the remaining answers... I sure could do with a little help from DJ Midas here. :-\\

Sorry people, playtime's over. Here are the remaining answers:

01. He's a son of Geraldine "Can't Fake The Feeling" Hunt, and this song hit #5 in US Club Play Singles chart in 1979.
       Get Up And Boogie - Freddie James (15)

02. Cleopatra, with their 1998 UK #3 hit single. It hit #26 in US.
        Cleopatra's Theme. (the sisters were 13, 16 and 17 respectively)

04. She was the youngest winner of the Eurovision Song Contest (also the only time Belgium won the contest).
        J'Aime La Vie - Sandra Kim (13, although she claimed to be 15 in her song)

05. Lil' Bow Wow with a song that hit #20 in US chart in 2000.
        Bounce With Me

08. A Spanish singer, who moved to Germany when she was 12. Not a big hit in UK (#31 in 1978).
        Lay Love On You - Luisa Fernandez (16)

16. You may not know their names, but you've seen them dance in the Kaoma video! Their dance was all the rage in 1989.
        Frente a Frente - Chico (Oliveira, 13) & Roberta (de Freitas, 11). They were the kids dancing the lambada in the Kaoma video

24. "Stand By Me" performed by four kids (Ms Lady, J-Man, Shorty and BJ). It peaked at #12 in UK and at #82 in US.
        4 The Cause (ages uncertain, said to be between 13 and 16)

28. Not a hit record in UK or US, but the artist is Jeremy Jackson.
        You Can Run. (Jeremy was 14 at the time)

37. His real name is Andre Levins, and this song reached #5 in UK in 1999. It peaked at #63 in US.
        Enjoy Yourself - A+ (16)



Modified to add:

According to my information, one of the members of Menudo (see #39) at the time of "Hold Me" was a very young Ricky Martin... ::)

Thanks Henk another great quiz.

Thanks Henk another great quiz.


Thank you Philip. :) I do enjoy making these quizzes.