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Subject: V Is For... (Finally! New Audio Quiz! Answers Revealed)
Written By: Henk on 05/31/08 at 8:59 am
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I know you've been craving for this... ::) Back on track with the alphabet series.
Couldn't think of a special theme so it's plain and simple:
Either the song or the artist starts with a V.
BTW...considering some of the songs I've picked, I could've gone for Vintage... ;D
Let's set the limit OFF. Good luck! :)
Hints!
02. O, come on...You don't really need hints for this one, do you ...Jason?
05. Village People performing where movies are made.
09. These guys remind me of Erin's little boy. One of them died in a helicopter crash in 1990. Can you hear the clock..?
11. A guy that likes to shine silently, especially on February 14. Member of the E-Street Band.
25. I'm not surprised you didn't get this one. A rather obscure gospel choir from a specific part of NYC. The song is a triple denial (like a Destiny's Child song).
31. The singer has Spanish eyes.
36. The singer was once part of a duo (with Judy Clay) and later had a band of "hitters" backing him up, but this is one of his solo hits. You don't need to look after him.
37. Another Canadian, with a last name that is also a city in Massachusetts (US) and near Stonehenge, Wiltshire (UK). Song title is also a US State on the East coast.
Scores so far:
7.5 whistledog
6.0 Paul
4.5 ninny
3.0 bookmistress4ever / ladybug316 / loki 13 / Midas / Philip Eno
2.0 mooster / Mr. Mister
01. The Shifting Whispering Sands - Billy Vaughn Orchestra
02. Helene - Roch Voisine
03. Victoria - Kinks
04. One More Sunrise (Morgen) - Dickie Valentine
05. In Hollywood - Village People
06. Valerie - Mark Ronson feat. Amy Winehouse
07. View From a Bridge - Kim Wilde
08. Vamos a La Playa - Righeira
09. Tick Tock - The Vaughan Brothers
10. Walk, Don't Run (1960 original) - The Ventures
11. Valentine - Nils Lofgren
12. Veronica - Elvis Costello
13. Kiss Kiss - Holly Valance
14. Here And Now - Luther Vandross
15. The Voice - Moody Blues
16. Violence Of Summer (Love's Taking Over) - Duran Duran
17. Early In The Morning - Vanity Fare
18. Mind Of a Toy - Visage
19. Vacation - The Go-Go's
20. Come On Let's Go - Ritchie Valens
21. Vision Of Love - Mariah Carey
22. Venus - Shocking Blue
23. You Keep Me Hangin' On - Vanilla Fudge
24. Luka - Suzanne Vega
25. No No No - The Voices of East Harlem
26. Voyeur - Kim Carnes
27. Vehicle - Ides of March
28. Be Thankful For What You've Got - William De Vaughn
29. Mr. Lonely - Bobby Vinton
30. The Valley Road - Bruce Hornsby & The Range
31. Volare (Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu) - Al Martino
32. Vertigo - U2
33. The Breeze And I (Andalucia) - Caterina Valente
34. Vogue - Madonna
35. Black Cars - Gino Vannelli
36. I Can Take Care Of Myself - Billy Vera
37. Virginia (Touch Me Like You Do) - Bill Amesbury
38. Panama - Van Halen
39. Venus - Frankie Avalon
40. My Special Angel - The Vogues
Subject: Re: V Is For... (Finally! New Audio Quiz!)
Written By: Philip Eno on 05/31/08 at 9:25 am
#6. Valerie ~ Mark Ronson, featuring Amy Winehouse
#10. Walk, Don't Run ~ The Ventures
#17. Early In The Morning ~ Vanity Fare
Subject: Re: V Is For... (Finally! New Audio Quiz!)
Written By: Henk on 05/31/08 at 9:31 am
#6. Valerie ~ Mark Ronson, featuring Amy Winehouse
#10. Walk, Don't Run ~ The Ventures
#17. Early In The Morning ~ Vanity Fare
That's three out of three, Philip. :)
Of course, by answering #10 and #17 you are showing your age... ;)
Subject: Re: V Is For... (Finally! New Audio Quiz!)
Written By: Philip Eno on 05/31/08 at 9:34 am
That's three out of three, Philip. :)
Of course, by answering #10 and #17 you are showing your age... ;)
Thanks!
#1. can put the years on you.... ?
Subject: Re: V Is For... (Finally! New Audio Quiz!)
Written By: ninny on 05/31/08 at 9:36 am
# 3 Victoria -Kinks
#12 Veronica- Elvis Costello
#22 Venus -Shocking Blue
Subject: Re: V Is For... (Finally! New Audio Quiz!)
Written By: Henk on 05/31/08 at 9:42 am
# 3 Victoria -Kinks
#12 Veronica- Elvis Costello
#22 Venus -Shocking Blue
Those three are spot-on, Janine. :)
Is it a coincidence that they're all three about girls...? ???
And might I say I'm rather surprised you got #3? I didn't think it was that popular in US.
Subject: Re: V Is For... (Finally! New Audio Quiz!)
Written By: Henk on 05/31/08 at 9:46 am
Thanks!
#1. can put the years on you.... ?
I think that song (or at least this version) is 50 years old. :o
Subject: Re: V Is For... (Finally! New Audio Quiz!)
Written By: ninny on 05/31/08 at 10:55 am
Those three are spot-on, Janine. :)
Is it a coincidence that they're all three about girls...? ???
And might I say I'm rather surprised you got #3? I didn't think it was that popular in US.
Thanks.yes it was a coincidence about the songs being about girls, I originally was going to the the Ventures but seen Phil already had that..#3 my husband is a fan of The Kinks :)
Subject: Re: V Is For... (Finally! New Audio Quiz!)
Written By: loki 13 on 05/31/08 at 12:10 pm
Hi Henk, I've been waiting for a new quiz. ;D
#15...The Voice....The Moody Blues?
#23...You Keep Me Hanging On.....Vanilla Fudge?
#39...Venus....Frankie Avalon?
Subject: Re: V Is For... (Finally! New Audio Quiz!)
Written By: bookmistress4ever on 05/31/08 at 3:03 pm
Very vigilant and voracious for a new quiz from a virtuoso of video variants? Wonderful quiz Henk! Thanks for making them.
1. Vincent Price
5. Village People?
14. Here and now - Luther Vandross
19. Vacation - Go Gos
Subject: Re: V Is For... (Finally! New Audio Quiz!)
Written By: ladybug316 on 05/31/08 at 3:43 pm
Hello & Thanks, Henk.
#24 is Luka by Suzanne Vega
#30 is Valley Road by Bruce Hornsby and the Range
#38 is Panama by Van Halen
Subject: Re: V Is For... (Finally! New Audio Quiz!)
Written By: Henk on 05/31/08 at 4:19 pm
Thanks.yes it was a coincidence about the songs being about girls, I originally was going to the the Ventures but seen Phil already had that..#3 my husband is a fan of The Kinks :)
Ah, I see...That explains. :)
Hi Henk, I've been waiting for a new quiz. ;D
#15...The Voice....The Moody Blues?
#23...You Keep Me Hanging On.....Vanilla Fudge?
#39...Venus....Frankie Avalon?
I knew you were waiting, Kevin. ;)
You've got three correct answers.
Very vigilant and voracious for a new quiz from a virtuoso of video variants? Wonderful quiz Henk! Thanks for making them.
1. Vincent Price
5. Village People?
14. Here and now - Luther Vandross
19. Vacation - Go Gos
Why thank you Patty. :) I just like to entertain.
A valiant effort, if I may say so, but #1 is incorrect I'm afraid. :( The other answers are correct, so you still got 2.5. 8)
Hello & Thanks, Henk.
#24 is Luka by Suzanne Vega
#30 is Valley Road by Bruce Hornsby and the Range
#38 is Panama by Van Halen
You're welcome Shannon. :)
A perfect score for you too. You're all doing a great job so far.
Subject: Re: V Is For... (Finally! New Audio Quiz!)
Written By: whistledog on 05/31/08 at 6:31 pm
I'll eliminate some of the 80s ones ...
8 | Vamos A La Playa - Righeira
26 | Voyeur - Kim Carnes
35 | Black Cars - Gino Vannelli
Cool quiz Henk :)
Subject: Re: V Is For... (Finally! New Audio Quiz!)
Written By: Midas on 05/31/08 at 7:43 pm
16. Violence Of Summer (Love's Taking Over) - Duran Duran
18. Mind Of A Toy - Visage
34. Vogue - Madonna
Subject: Re: V Is For... (Finally! New Audio Quiz!)
Written By: Green Lantern on 05/31/08 at 8:16 pm
Hey .... one that DID jump out at me (so far) ... #27 ... 'Vehicle~Ides of March (have sung that maybe ten times at karaoke ? ).
#26 ..... sounded like Kim Carnes ?
Subject: Re: V Is For... (Finally! New Audio Quiz!)
Written By: Green Lantern on 05/31/08 at 8:21 pm
#31 ... is 'Volare' ... but as for the artist ?
Subject: Re: V Is For... (Finally! New Audio Quiz!)
Written By: Green Lantern on 05/31/08 at 8:36 pm
#29 ..... Sounds like Bobby Vinton (?). .... Is there a song called 'Letters, never love letters' ?
Good quiz as usual from you Henk ... though many I've never heard of (so, what's new .... lol ! )
I'm finished here, so good luck to the rest of you .
Subject: Re: V Is For... (Finally! New Audio Quiz!)
Written By: mandamoo on 05/31/08 at 9:15 pm
Hi Henk - love these !
#7 View from a Bridge - Kim Wilde
#21 Vision of Love - Mariah Carey
Subject: Re: V Is For... (Finally! New Audio Quiz!)
Written By: Henk on 06/01/08 at 1:25 am
I'll eliminate some of the 80s ones ...
8 | Vamos A La Playa - Righeira
26 | Voyeur - Kim Carnes
35 | Black Cars - Gino Vannelli
Cool quiz Henk :)
16. Violence Of Summer (Love's Taking Over) - Duran Duran
18. Mind Of A Toy - Visage
34. Vogue - Madonna
Hey .... one that DID jump out at me (so far) ... #27 ... 'Vehicle~Ides of March (have sung that maybe ten times at karaoke ? ).
#26 ..... sounded like Kim Carnes ?
#31 ... is 'Volare' ... but as for the artist ?
#29 ..... Sounds like Bobby Vinton (?). .... Is there a song called 'Letters, never love letters' ?
Good quiz as usual from you Henk ... though many I've never heard of (so, what's new .... lol ! )
I'm finished here, so good luck to the rest of you .
Hi Henk - love these !
#7 View from a Bridge - Kim Wilde
#21 Vision of Love - Mariah Carey
I can give you all a 'thumbs up' for providing lots and lots of correct answers. :)
...although alas, Alan - the title of the song isn't "Letters, Never Love Letters". :(
Subject: Re: V Is For... (Finally! New Audio Quiz!)
Written By: Philip Eno on 06/01/08 at 1:32 am
#31 ... is 'Volare' ... but as for the artist ?
...probably the most recorded song to come out of the Eurovision Song Contest.
Subject: Re: V Is For... (Finally! New Audio Quiz!)
Written By: bookmistress4ever on 06/01/08 at 2:30 am
29. Mr. Lonely? I love Bobby Vinton. (Perhaps that should go in the confessions thread) :-[
Subject: Re: V Is For... (Finally! New Audio Quiz!)
Written By: Paul on 06/01/08 at 11:27 am
Marvellous to have the audio quiz back, Henk...
I'm probably showing my age with these! :P
#1. 'The Shifting Whispering Sands' - Billy Vaughn Orchestra
#4. 'One More Sunrise' (which was actually a English version of 'Morgen') - Dickie Valentine
#20. 'Come On Let's Go' - Ritchie Valens
Subject: Re: V Is For... (Finally! New Audio Quiz!)
Written By: Henk on 06/01/08 at 12:13 pm
29. Mr. Lonely? I love Bobby Vinton. (Perhaps that should go in the confessions thread) :-this particular song is a bit over the top.
Subject: Re: V Is For... (Finally! New Audio Quiz!)
Written By: Philip Eno on 06/01/08 at 12:18 pm
Yes it is Mr. Lonely. :) The song was cleverly reused by Akon for his recent smash hit "Lonely".
I don't think there's anything wrong with liking Bobby Vinton, although maybe this particular song is a bit over the top.
I wondered why Akon's recent smash hit "Lonely" sounded familar.
Subject: Re: V Is For... (Finally! New Audio Quiz!)
Written By: Henk on 06/01/08 at 12:26 pm
Marvellous to have the audio quiz back, Henk...
I'm probably showing my age with these! :P
#1. 'The Shifting Whispering Sands' - Billy Vaughn Orchestra
#4. 'One More Sunrise' (which was actually a English version of 'Morgen') - Dickie Valentine
#20. 'Come On Let's Go' - Ritchie Valens
Three for three, Paul. :)
I believe this was the only UK Top 40 hit for Billy Vaughn (much to my surprise, considering his body of work).
"Morgen" was a very popular tune in its days, and has been covered many a time, but it went rapidly out of style. I, for one, can't remember the last time I heard it. :-\\
And some youngsters may only know "Come On Let's Go" because of the Los Lobos version from 1987. (Hah! Those "youngsters" must be in their late 20's by now!)
Subject: Re: V Is For... (Finally! New Audio Quiz!)
Written By: CeramicsFanatic on 06/01/08 at 12:27 pm
Sorry, Henk...I'm afraid I'm too late to be able to figure out any of the ones that remain... :-\\
Subject: Re: V Is For... (Finally! New Audio Quiz!)
Written By: Henk on 06/01/08 at 12:33 pm
Sorry, Henk...I'm afraid I'm too late to be able to figure out any of the ones that remain... :-\\
That's too bad... I deliberately set the limit to 3 (instead of the usual 4) to give everyone a chance, and I had hopes there might be a few left that were up your street. :(
Ah well...Better luck next time. :)
Subject: Re: V Is For... (Finally! New Audio Quiz!)
Written By: Paul on 06/01/08 at 12:39 pm
I believe this was the only UK Top 40 hit for Billy Vaughn (much to my surprise, considering his body of work).
Not quite...he managed a slightly bigger hit here with a genteel version of 'The Threepenny Opera' (before Bobby Darin did things to it!)
"Morgen" was a very popular tune in its days, and has been covered many a time, but it went rapidly out of style. I, for one, can't remember the last time I heard it. :-\\
Of course, we had to have the obligatory 'translation', but amazingly, the original version by Ivo Robic also managed to prise open some wallets here! :o
Subject: Re: V Is For... (Finally! New Audio Quiz!)
Written By: Henk on 06/01/08 at 12:57 pm
Not quite...he managed a slightly bigger hit here with a genteel version of 'The Threepenny Opera' (before Bobby Darin did things to it!)
Hmmm... I must've missed that one. Not that it matters much.
Of course, we had to have the obligatory 'translation', but amazingly, the original version by Ivo Robic also managed to prise open some wallets here! :o
I could've used Ivo "Mr. Morgen" Robic's original, but neither the title nor the artist starts with a V. ;) Did you know he died in 2000? Well, I didn't.
We've had no less than 14 different versions of "Morgen" hitting our charts (including Ivo Robic and Dickie Valentine). :o
Subject: Re: V Is For... (Finally! New Audio Quiz!)
Written By: Paul on 06/02/08 at 2:11 pm
I could've used Ivo "Mr. Morgen" Robic's original, but neither the title nor the artist starts with a V. ;) Did you know he died in 2000? Well, I didn't.
I had a feeling he wasn't well!
Unless there's any others I don't know about, he was the first Croatian (or Yugoslavian!) to have an international hit!
We've had no less than 14 different versions of "Morgen" hitting our charts (including Ivo Robic and Dickie Valentine). :o
Pretty popular tune, eh? ;)
It was only a minor hit here on record, but it did pretty well in sheet music sales!
Subject: Re: V Is For... (Finally! New Audio Quiz! Limit Raised To 6!)
Written By: Henk on 06/02/08 at 3:25 pm
Attention everyone...
The limit has now been raised to 6. :)
Subject: Re: V Is For... (Finally! New Audio Quiz! Limit Raised To 6!)
Written By: Paul on 06/02/08 at 3:44 pm
Attention everyone...
The limit has now been raised to 6. :)
Thank you!
#28. 'Be Thankful For What You Got' - William De Vaughn
#33. 'The Breeze And I' - Caterina Valente (another one as old as the hills!)
#40. 'My Special Angel' - The Vogues (when they went very MOR!)
Subject: Re: V Is For... (Finally! New Audio Quiz! Limit Raised To 6!)
Written By: whistledog on 06/02/08 at 4:26 pm
13 | Kiss Kiss - Holly Valance
32 | Vertigo - U2
Subject: Re: V Is For... (Finally! New Audio Quiz! Limit Raised To 6!)
Written By: Henk on 06/02/08 at 4:39 pm
Thank you!
#28. 'Be Thankful For What You Got' - William De Vaughn
#33. 'The Breeze And I' - Caterina Valente (another one as old as the hills!)
#40. 'My Special Angel' - The Vogues (when they went very MOR!)
Another three for three, Paul. :)
I read the William De Vaughn song was mistaken for a Curtis Mayfield record by some, when they first heard it.
Caterina Valente only had the one US Top 10 hit with this record...back in 1955! On this side of the pond she did fare quite better (I'm counting 15 Top 40 hits in The Netherlands)...
13 | Kiss Kiss - Holly Valance
32 | Vertigo - U2
And here I was thinking you'd go for #2 and #37... ::)
Anyway, two more for you, Jason. 8)
Subject: Re: V Is For... (Finally! New Audio Quiz! Limit Now OFF!)
Written By: Henk on 06/05/08 at 4:02 pm
And now the limit is off and the hints are out.
Subject: Re: V Is For... (Finally! New Audio Quiz! Limit Now OFF!)
Written By: whistledog on 06/05/08 at 8:20 pm
is #31 Al Martino?
#2 is Roch Voisine, but I don't know the song. Surprisingly, I haven't (re)familiarized myself with his hits. A guess would be 'Helene'?
I recognized #37, but I was drawing a blank. Suddenly, I realized this was a V quiz, and it came to me LOL
'Virginia (Touch Me Like You Do)' by Bill Amesbury. I keep on forgetting he is Canadian LOL
Subject: Re: V Is For... (Finally! New Audio Quiz! Limit Now OFF!)
Written By: Henk on 06/06/08 at 12:07 am
is #31 Al Martino?
#2 is Roch Voisine, but I don't know the song. Surprisingly, I haven't (re)familiarized myself with his hits. A guess would be 'Helene'?
I recognized #37, but I was drawing a blank. Suddenly, I realized this was a V quiz, and it came to me LOL
'Virginia (Touch Me Like You Do)' by Bill Amesbury. I keep on forgetting he is Canadian LOL
Thems would all be correct, Jason. :) Bill Amesbury only got to #27 in our charts with this song. The more I hear it, the more it surprises me it wasn't a bigger hit.
Subject: Re: V Is For... (Finally! New Audio Quiz! Limit Now OFF!)
Written By: whistledog on 06/06/08 at 8:29 am
Thems would all be correct, Jason. :) Bill Amesbury only got to #27 in our charts with this song. The more I hear it, the more it surprises me it wasn't a bigger hit.
#27 is still good. Most Canadian artists don't even make it that far outside of Canada
Subject: Re: V Is For... (Finally! New Audio Quiz! Limit Now OFF!)
Written By: ninny on 06/06/08 at 6:45 pm
#5 In Hollywood (Everybody is a Star)
#9 ? Stevie Ray Vaughn &Double Trouble?
Subject: Re: V Is For... (Finally! New Audio Quiz! Limit Now OFF!)
Written By: Henk on 06/07/08 at 2:03 am
#5 In Hollywood (Everybody is a Star)
#9 ? Stevie Ray Vaughn &Double Trouble?
#5 is correct, Janine. :)
#9 is only half of the artist, I'm afraid. :(
Subject: Re: V Is For... (Finally! New Audio Quiz! Limit Now OFF!)
Written By: ninny on 06/07/08 at 5:45 am
#5 is correct, Janine. :)
#9 is only half of the artist, I'm afraid. :(
OK how about #9 Tick Tock--Jimmie & Stevie Ray Vaughn? :)
Subject: Re: V Is For... (Finally! New Audio Quiz! Limit Now OFF!)
Written By: Henk on 06/07/08 at 4:29 pm
OK how about #9 Tick Tock--Jimmie & Stevie Ray Vaughn? :)
You've nailed it! 8)
Subject: Re: V Is For... (Finally! New Audio Quiz! Limit Now OFF!)
Written By: Henk on 06/08/08 at 4:34 pm
Looks like it's time to wrap this one up. Here's the three you somehow missed...
11. A guy that likes to shine silently, especially on February 14. Member of the E-Street Band.
Valentine - Nils Lofgren
25. I'm not surprised you didn't get this one. A rather obscure gospel choir from a specific part of NYC. The song is a triple denial (like a Destiny's Child song).
No No No - The Voices of East Harlem
36. The singer was once part of a duo (with Judy Clay) and later had a band of "hitters" backing him up, but this is one of his solo hits. You don't need to look after him.
I Can Take Care Of Myself - Billy Vera
Subject: Re: V Is For... (Finally! New Audio Quiz! Answers Revealed)
Written By: whistledog on 06/08/08 at 4:50 pm
Somehow I missed that hint for #11 :( I would have gotten the artist. I know that song as well, but not well enough to have guessed it. The same for #36
Subject: Re: V Is For... (Finally! New Audio Quiz! Answers Revealed)
Written By: Henk on 06/08/08 at 4:58 pm
Somehow I missed that hint for #11 :( I would have gotten the artist. I know that song as well, but not well enough to have guessed it. The same for #36
Well, these things happen...Better luck next time (although you actually "won" this one, so how could things improve?)
Subject: Re: V Is For... (Finally! New Audio Quiz! Answers Revealed)
Written By: whistledog on 06/08/08 at 5:24 pm
Well, these things happen...Better luck next time (although you actually "won" this one, so how could things improve?)
I know, but when I win, I don't just wanna win, I wanna blow the competition out of the water ;D :D
Was Nils Lofgren popular in NL? Here in Canada, Valentine made a small dent in the charts. His biggest hit here was 'Night Fades Away' which just missed the Top 40 in 1981
Subject: Re: V Is For... (Finally! New Audio Quiz! Answers Revealed)
Written By: Henk on 06/09/08 at 12:04 am
I know, but when I win, I don't just wanna win, I wanna blow the competition out of the water ;D :D
Was Nils Lofgren popular in NL? Here in Canada, Valentine made a small dent in the charts. His biggest hit here was 'Night Fades Away' which just missed the Top 40 in 1981
"Popular" is probably too big a word - he only had 2 Top 40 hits. "Shine Silently" reached #21 in 1979, and "Valentine" made it to #16 in 1991. Inbetween those two, "Secrets In The Street" got stuck in bubbling under section (1985).
Subject: Re: V Is For... (Finally! New Audio Quiz! Answers Revealed)
Written By: Philip Eno on 06/09/08 at 2:38 am
Looks like it's time to wrap this one up. Here's the three you somehow missed...
11. A guy that likes to shine silently, especially on February 14. Member of the E-Street Band.
Valentine - Nils Lofgren
25. I'm not surprised you didn't get this one. A rather obscure gospel choir from a specific part of NYC. The song is a triple denial (like a Destiny's Child song).
No No No - The Voices of East Harlem
36. The singer was once part of a duo (with Judy Clay) and later had a band of "hitters" backing him up, but this is one of his solo hits. You don't need to look after him.
I Can Take Care Of Myself - Billy Vera
Great quiz once again, I can honestly say that I would not get those songs.