Mr. Mister = 2.5 | Henk = 4.5 | Maddog = 2 | Ladybug = 1.5 | Karen = 2 | Paul = 3 | CF = 2 | ninny = 3 | BM4ever = 1


01 | What is the most successful cover version of a Village People song?
- "Go West" by Pet Shop Boys HENK

02 | Who is the oldest person to have a hit single reach the US Hot 100?
- George Burns PAUL

03 | To date, British rock giants Status Quo have 55 UK Top 40 hits to their discography.  How many Top 40 hits have they had in America?
- 1 (Pictures of Matchstick Men) PAUL

04 | The song 'Chariots of Fire' was the biggest hit for Vangelis in both the US and the UK.  What was his biggest hit in Canada?
- "The Friends of Mr. Cairo" (as Jon and Vangelis), #1 for 5 weeks in 1981 HENK

05 | What popular British 80s singer (who first gained recognition in the 60s) had only two Top 40s in his native UK?
- Steve Winwood MR. MISTER

06 | What was Depeche Mode's first Top 40 hit in America?
- People are People LADYBUG

07 | What two well-known singers (one whose voice isn't heard) appear on Elton John's 1985 hit 'Nikita'?
- George Michael and Nik Kershaw NINNY

08 | What popular song, a hit for three different artists (one in the 60s, one in the 70s and one in the 80s) reached #1 in all three versions in Canada?
- The Loco-Motion CF

09 | In 2008, what German group had their first UK Top 40 hit in 5 years with a song that sampled the 1975 hit 'A Glass of Champagne' by Sailor?
- Scooter HENK

10 | In the UK, George Michael's first solo single was 'Careless Whisper' in 1984.  What was it in North America?
- A Different Corner NINNY

11 | Who are the only two Non-American artists to appear on the historic 1985 'We Are the World' by USA for Africa?
- Bob Geldof and Dan Aykroyd MR. MISTER / LADYBUG

12 | Who are the only Non-UK artists to appear on the original 1984 'Do They Know It's Christmas' by Band-Aid?
- Kool and the Gang, Freddie Mercury, Andy Summers MADDOG / KAREN

13 | In 2002, what Canadian DJ had a UK Top 40 hit with a cover of a Canadian song that originally wasn't a chart single in the UK?
- Sunglasses at Night by Tiga and Zyntherius (Originally by Corey Hart) HENK

14 | What was the last ever Top 40 hit for KC and the Sunshine Band in North America?
- Please Don't Go CF

15 | In the UK, Wham!'s last studio album was a greatest hits package titled "The Final".  This album was edited and re-packaged in North America under what title?
- Music From the Edge of Heaven PAUL

16 | What female singer holds the record for spending the most weeks at #1 on the US Hot 100?
- Mariah Carey HENK

17 | Who sang the theme song to the 80s sitcom 'Family Ties'?
- Johnny Mathis and Deniece Williams BM4EVER

18 | In 1982, what British band stopped touring because their lead singer had stage fright?
- XTC MADDOG

19 | What was the first ever Australian band to enjoy consistent commercial success in America?
- Little River Band Mr. Mister

20 | In 2006, what legendary singer had 19 Top 40 hit singles in the UK chart?
- Michael Jackson NINNY

I'm not too sure how this works ... not having played one of yours for awhile ?

Are you saying .... we can only submit TWO guesses ... to any of these questions ... and WAIT to see if they're right ... or make a bunch of guesses .. you'll say yes/ no ... and if we happen to get MORE than two .. you won't say if right or wrong ?

Well, I guess it's academic, really ... coz I DON'T feel like I'm going to do much in THIS one ... those are TOUGH ... and INTERESTING posers, my friend !


I'll take a stab at Elvis Presley, for No. 20

Air Supply for No. 19


At the risk of incurring your wrath .. I'll submit another ... 'Phil Collins' for No. 11 .... but I'm STILL thinking who else might be there ... maybe Bob Geldof ?


These are ALL guesses, no confidence / no research.

#12 Andy Summers and Freddie Mercury

I'm gonna guess #10 is Faith



no wait its I Want Your Sex

#16 Pat Benatar

I'll take a stab at Elvis Presley, for No. 20

Air Supply for No. 19


At the risk of incurring your wrath .. I'll submit another ... 'Phil Collins' for No. 11 .... but I'm STILL thinking who else might be there ... maybe Bob Geldof ?


These are ALL guesses, no confidence / no research.


You get .5 points because you got Bob Geldof for #11.  There is one other for #11
Your other guesses are wrong :P


#12 Andy Summers and Freddie Mercury


Both Andy and Freddie are from the UK, so this is incorrect :P


I'm gonna guess #10 is Faith



no wait its I Want Your Sex


#16 Pat Benatar


These are incorrect as well.  This quiz might be harder than I thought, but you never know.  All it takes is the right guess :)

You get .5 points because you got Bob Geldof for #11.  There is one other for #11
Your other guesses are wrong :P

Both Andy and Freddie are from the UK, so this is incorrect :P

These are incorrect as well.  This quiz might be harder than I thought, but you never know.  All it takes is the right guess :)


Let's see ... 'Bono ' for the other singer ? (No. 11 )

Maybe the Seekers for No. 19


Frank Sinatra for No. 20 ?

Let's see ... 'Bono ' for the other singer ? (No. 11 )

Maybe the Seekers for No. 19


Frank Sinatra for No. 20 ?


All incorrect, but good guesses though :)

Damn ... I'm sure I HAVE heard who the other singer was on No. 11 ... but just can't recall at the moment.

How about Phil Collins ?


Perhaps 'Little River Band' for No. 19


Cliff Richard for 20 ?

Damn ... I'm sure I HAVE heard who the other singer was on No. 11 ... but just can't recall at the moment.

How about Phil Collins ?


Perhaps 'Little River Band' for No. 19


Cliff Richard for 20 ?


#19 is correct, the others are wrong, which now gives you 1.5.  You have half a guess left :)

Can I have 'half a guess' on Louis Armstrong ... for No. 2


(How DOES one have half a guess ... in THAT situation?  ... assuming that's right ... I'll just submit Louis ... somebody else  ... can 'guess' ....................... 'Armstrong' !  8)  ) .














:P







:D


;D

^ Your guess is wrong, so it wouldn't matter anyway :P

Actually Al, with only a half a point left, your only possible guess could occur on #11 and possibly #12.  Other than that, you may have to wait until I increase the limit :P

Actually Al, with only a half a point left, your only possible guess could occur on #11 and possibly #12.  Other than that, you may have to wait until I increase the limit :P


So ... you WON'T accept me guessing again ... on No. 2 ... not even for half a point .. letting someone else 'guess' the rest ?

Maybe Elton John is the other singer (with Geldof ? )

Very nice quiz, Jason. :) Just what the doctor ordered. ;)

Let's see if I can answer two...


01 | What is the most successful cover version of a Village People song?


Could this be "Go West" (by the Pet Shop Boys)...? ???


04 | The song 'Chariots of Fire' was the biggest hit for Vangelis in both the US and the UK.  What was his biggest hit in Canada?


If I'm not mistaken, he had a #1 hit in Canada with "The Friends of Mr Cairo" (w/ Jon Anderson).

Guess that's all for now.

Alright then... number 10 is a trick question... Careless Whisper was his first hit here as well?

Alright then... number 10 is a trick question... Careless Whisper was his first hit here as well?




He DID say .... 'North America'. When people do that ... it's usually for a good reason. To YOU ... 'North America' may be the USA .... but to the REST of us ... it includes Canada ... and Mexico !    :P    ;D


I would be guessing it's NOT 'Careless whisper'  ..... and that this particular hit ... he has CANADA (eh ? ) ... in mind !    ;D

Canada is probably more receptive to the rest of the world ... than the USA .... (?) ... so ... he could score with an EARLIER hit ...than 'Careless whisper' there ... that's my thinking.

He DID say .... 'North America'. When people do that ... it's usually for a good reason. To YOU ... 'North America' may be the USA .... but to the REST of us ... it includes Canada ... and Mexico !    :P    ;D


I would be guessing it's NOT 'Careless whisper'  ..... and that this particular hit ... he has CANADA (eh ? ) ... in mind !    ;D



I'm guessing, since he said North America, he meant it was a hit in the US and in Canada...otherwise he would've just said Canada.  And by my casual use of here.... I think that encompasses all of North America... otherwise I might have just said the US as well.  


cheeky bastard  ;)

I'm guessing, since he said North America, he meant it was a hit in the US and in Canada...otherwise he would've just said Canada.  And by my casual use of here.... I think that encompasses all of North America... otherwise I might have just said the US as well.  


cheeky bastard  ;)


Hey ... you MAY be right .. btw .. it COULD be a trick question.  As for 'cheeky bastard' ......     >:(
















You FINALLY realise !  8)


;D

Hey ... you MAY be right .. btw .. it COULD be a trick question.  As for 'cheeky bastard' ......     >:(
















You FINALLY realise !   8)


;D



knew it all along.



I just started thinking was Freedom a George Michael song or a Wham song.  Honestly can't remember but if its not Careless Whisper then I guess Freedom

knew it all along.



I just started thinking was Freedom a George Michael song or a Wham song.  Honestly can't remember but if its not Careless Whisper then I guess Freedom






I think Freedom was some years after 'Careless Whisper' .. which I'm reasonably sure DID do well in the States ... so .. if not a 'trick question' ... it's gotta be something else ... from 1984, or earlier, I reckon.

Hi Jason - excellent quiz, as always!

#12 from memory of the Band Aid video, I'm sure I can remember seeing Kool and the Gang on there, is that the answer?

#18 I know that Andy Partridge of XTC stopped performing live for this reason, once again is that the band you're thinking of?

It IS an excellent quiz ......... if I have not already conveyed that ?

Is #2 a solo song or duet? If a duet Larry Adler was pretty old when he did The Man i Love with Kate Bush
# 10 "I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me) but this a duet with Aretha Franklin?

Both Andy and Freddie are from the UK, so this is incorrect :P




Andy Summers is American and Freddie Mercury was born in Zanzibar

I'm going to take a total guess at #6 and say "People Are People" was the first song that charted for Depeche Mode.

Very nice quiz, Jason. :) Just what the doctor ordered. ;)

Let's see if I can answer two...

Could this be "Go West" (by the Pet Shop Boys)...? ???

If I'm not mistaken, he had a #1 hit in Canada with "The Friends of Mr Cairo" (w/ Jon Anderson).

Guess that's all for now.


Both are correct yes.  'The Friends of Mr. Cairo' was #1 for 5 weeks here in 1981 :o


Hi Jason - excellent quiz, as always!

#12 from memory of the Band Aid video, I'm sure I can remember seeing Kool and the Gang on there, is that the answer?

#18 I know that Andy Partridge of XTC stopped performing live for this reason, once again is that the band you're thinking of?


These are both correct yes :)

Andy Summers is American and Freddie Mercury was born in Zanzibar


This I did not know :-
I'm going to take a total guess at #6 and say "People Are People" was the first song that charted for Depeche Mode.


This is the one yes :)

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Everyone else's answers who I didn't quote are incorrect, but good guesses :)

#7 George Michael,and Nik Kershaw
#10 A Different Corner?

Is #2 a solo song or duet? If a duet Larry Adler was pretty old when he did The Man i Love with Kate Bush
# 10 "I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me) but this a duet with Aretha Franklin?



cheater.... he said solo hit...I knew you were waiting was a duet.

This I did not know :-[ So I will give you 2 points for that question :)




Actually you might want to check if they were there!

#7 George Michael,and Nik Kershaw
#10 A Different Corner?



cheater... you edited it  ;D


Father figure for #10

cheater... you edited it  ;D


Father figure for #10


Of course it was edited,I added the George Michael part later. I've been listening to George Michaels all day.

Of course it was edited,I added the George Michael part later. I've been listening to George Michaels all day.



I don't think I've listened to a Different Corner....



for my part I am just listing George Michel songs until WD gives me a point.  ;D



did anyone answer that Family Ties one... its something like Pheobe Snow and Al Jarreau or two other RB singers whose names I couldve told you last week but now escape me because I've been thinking too hard.  ;D


but thanks for the song is now stuck in my head.

Some right corkers here, Jason!  :D

#2. I'll hazard a guess with George Burns...

#3. A single solitary one! Their very first British hit, the wonderful 'Pictures Of Matchstick Men'...

I would have to guess that #14 is probably 'Please Don't Go'... :)


Is #8 'The Loco-motion'?  ???

No. 11 ... 'Billy Preston' ? 

Nobody got #19 yet? Isn't it the King? Lebron James Elvis?

#7 George Michael,and Nik Kershaw
#10 A Different Corner?


Both of these are correct.  'A Different Corner' appears on a Wham! album, but as a single, it was credited as George's debut solo hit in North America


Some right corkers here, Jason!  :D

#2. I'll hazard a guess with George Burns...

#3. A single solitary one! Their very first British hit, the wonderful 'Pictures Of Matchstick Men'...


Both of these are correct.  At the ripe old age of 84, George Burns reached #49 on the Billboard Charts in 1980 with the song 'I Wish I Was 18 Again'.  On a similar note, the song reached CAN #18, making Burns the oldest person to have a Top 40 hit in Canada

The oldest person to have a Top 40 hit in America was Moms Mabley, who at the age of 75 reached US #35 in 1969 with a cover of 'Abraham, Martin and John'.  In second place for both Canada and America was 74 year old Gordon Sinclair and his memorable 1974 hit 'The Americans'


I would have to guess that #14 is probably 'Please Don't Go'... :)


Is #8 'The Loco-motion'?  ???


Those are both correct :)
Many people assume it was 'Give it Up' in 1983, but that was released in North America as KC's first solo record

The Grand Funk version of The Loco-Motion never charted in the UK and Kylie's version only reached #3 in the USA. Those and Little Eva's original all reached #1 in Canada

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Everyone else's guesses are incorrect, but good tries though :)
Even yours Bobo.  lol

Yes .. since ...






I'll take a stab at Elvis Presley, for No. 20






Your other guesses are wrong :P





LIMIT = 2



19 | What was the first ever Australian band to enjoy consistent commercial success in America?
- Little River Band Mr. Mister

Is Midge Ure on No.11 ?

Even yours Bobo.  lol


Aww crap. I meant number 20...

Yes .. since ...









Your other guesses since that oen you guessed right lol

and Midge Ure is incorrect lol

Aww crap. I meant number 20...


He did have a lot of re-entries, but that is not the artist I seek

Not Midge Ure ?  How about Elton John .... or Billy Ocean ?

Not Midge Ure ?  How about Elton John .... or Billy Ocean ?


Nope and nope.  You keep on getting colder ;D

Nope and nope.  You keep on getting colder ;D


Persisting with No. 11 .... Neil Young ?

I'm sorry to take it from you, Mr., but #11 is Dan Akroyd, a Canadian.  And what the hell was he doing there anyway?

I'm sorry to take it from you, Mr., but #11 is Dan Akroyd, a Canadian.  And what the hell was he doing there anyway?


Rotter !     >:(


Well,    :-\\  .... no ... I would NEVER have come up with THAT name ... in a hundred years ... so  ...    8)    ;D


At LEAST I went Canadian ... on my last guess ... so not a MILLION miles away in the end ?  :P    ;D

Rotter !     >:(


Well,    :-\\   .... no ... I would NEVER have come up with THAT name ... in a hundred years ... so  ...    8)    ;D


At LEAST I went Canadian ... on my last guess ... so not a MILLION miles away in the end ?   :P    ;D


Sorry.  I've Karma'd you up, though. 

I had to replay that video in my head and try to remember who the hell it was, myself, and I hate that damned song.

Sorry.  I've Karma'd you up, though. 

I had to replay that video in my head and try to remember who the hell it was, myself, and I hate that damned song.



Thanks ... and I suspected it was you.


Now that you mention it though .... maybe I HAD heard way back ... that he was on it ?    :-\\    But he's an actor .... so .. what the hell WAS he doing on it .. anyway ?    ???

Well Whistle ... got interesting info, in that regard ?

P.S ... anything I can get half a point on .... since I seem ineligible to go for a full point ?

Sorry.  I've Karma'd you up, though. 

I had to replay that video in my head and try to remember who the hell it was, myself, and I hate that damned song.


Oh yes ... btw .... congrats on joining the 1000 or more club .... I HAVE noticed that nice round number ! (which doubtless ... won't stay that way !  8)    ;D  ) .

I'm sorry to take it from you, Mr., but #11 is Dan Akroyd, a Canadian.  And what the hell was he doing there anyway?


This is correct yes.  And to this day, I still wonder why he was apart of USA for Africa.  Probably because Blues Brothers and SNL quickly made him a star in the States

Oh yes ... btw .... congrats on joining the 1000 or more club .... I HAVE noticed that nice round number ! (which doubtless ... won't stay that way !   8)    ;D  ) .

Thank you very much!

My only guess about including Dan Akroyd would be his Blues Brothers schtick.  It was all that ever made sense to me.  It's not like they gave him a solo or anything, but when you see him in the video, you're like, one of these things just doesn't belong here...

This is correct yes.  And to this day, I still wonder why he was apart of USA for Africa.  Probably because Blues Brothers and SNL quickly made him a star in the States

You always beat my post by a nanosecond.  :D

#20 Madonna
I forgot I already exceded my limit,probably wrong anyways.

#20 Madonna
I forgot I already exceded my limit,probably wrong anyways.


I haven't really focused on anymore of the q's ....... since he never got back to me ... about what was cool / what wasn't. I don't wanna be a pig in this regard /tread on toes / piss people off. It's no big deal ... I'll settle for my 1.5 points ... at  least I didn't walk away EMPTY handed ! 

8)


Now where CAN I spend these 1.5 Whistle points ?    ???    ???















:P




;D

Limit still 2...? ???

Limit still 2...? ???


Not anymore lol

The limit has been removed :)

No. 20 ..... Gene Pitney ?

Not anymore lol

The limit has been removed :)


Good. :)

#9: Scooter (I forgot what song. They all sound alike lol. ;D)

#13: Tiga (with a cover of Corey Hart's "Sunglasses At Night")

#16: I would be surprised if it wasn't Mariah Carey.

Can you clarify the wording of #5

How was he popular if he only had 2 Top 40 hits  :-\\

No. 20 ..... Gene Pitney ?


a good guess but no :(


Good. :)

#9: Scooter (I forgot what song. They all sound alike lol. ;D)

#13: Tiga (with a cover of Corey Hart's "Sunglasses At Night")

#16: I would be surprised if it wasn't Mariah Carey.


You could always guess Scooter songs until you get the right one ;D

You got all these right :)


Can you clarify the wording of #5

How was he popular if he only had 2 Top 40 hits  :-\\


I probably should have worded that one better.  He had all kinds of hits in North America among other countries, but just two Top 40 solo hits in his native UK

How about 20. James Brown

17.  Johnny Mathis and Deneice Williams.  It was such an odd (but memorable duet). 

How about 20. James Brown


Nope, but a good guess


17.  Johnny Mathis and Deneice Williams.  It was such an odd (but memorable duet). 


This is correct.  In the first half of Season 1, it was two different singers, but throughout the rest of the show, it was Mathis and Williams.  Apparently show creator Gary David Goldberg was a fan of their 1978 smash 'Too Much, Too Little, Too Late'

I'm starting to run out of ideas, here.

20. Dean Martin ?

I'm starting to run out of ideas, here.

20. Dean Martin ?


Another good guess, but no

Tony Bennett ? 

No, forget that one ... how about Ray Charles ?

Still no dice lol

No dice .... maybe a clue there ? I SHOULD be so lucky ! Wait .... maybe THAT'S it ?

Think she had cancer ... sentimental Brits ... and she IS big over there ... maybe it was that year ?

I've been going male this whole time ... maybe it's Kylie ? (Although 'legendary' ... makes me think it's somebody before her time ) .

#20 Maybe ..Madonna

No dice .... maybe a clue there ? I SHOULD be so lucky ! Wait .... maybe THAT'S it ?

Think she had cancer ... sentimental Brits ... and she IS big over there ... maybe it was that year ?

I've been going male this whole time ... maybe it's Kylie ? (Although 'legendary' ... makes me think it's somebody before her time ) .


It's not Kylie, so beat it unless you wanna be startin' something :P


#20 Maybe ..Madonna


a good guess, but no

20. Diana Ross ?

#20 Michael Jackson?

# 5 Robert Plant?

#20. Paul Weller ?

Ninny had the correct answer for #20.  It was Michael Jackson :)

Every other answer anyone gave for this and other questions is incorrect lol

Is #5 Tom Jones ?

Ninny had the correct answer for #20.  It was Michael Jackson :)

Every other answer anyone gave for this and other questions is incorrect lol
You gotta be saying somethin'

Is #5 Tom Jones ?


A good guess but no.  Here's a hint:  He's a man, yes he is and he can't help but love you so

5. Steve Winwood

5. Steve Winwood


There ya go 8)

There ya go 8)


I actually thought of him .... a couple of days back ... but more in connection with Traffic. Knew him for 'Valerie'; 'Higher love'  and 'While you see a chance'.  Because he had at least THREE UK hits .. and I misinterpreted your original clue ... to be he only had two top 40 hits ...... (which I misread as he only charted in the UK with two hits .. both of which were in the Top 40)  .... well, now that I've checked into it ... ONLY 'Valerie', and  'Higher Love' .... cracked the Top 40 there .... but he did have several  more minor placings there ... amongst which are the oft radio  played, previously mentioned 'While you see a chance' (#45)    .... AND ...  a US no. 1 ... which unbelievably ... only reached no.53 in his native UK  :o  :o ... that being 'Roll with it' .  Can ANYBODY explain how THAT kinda thing can happen  ...... to me ?  (*picks self up off floor* ) .

I actually thought of him .... a couple of days back ... but more in connection with Traffic. Knew him for 'Valerie'; 'Higher love'  and 'While you see a chance'.  Because he had at least THREE UK hits .. and I misinterpreted your original clue ... to be he only had two top 40 hits ...... (which I misread as he only charted in the UK with two hits .. both of which were in the Top 40)  .... well, now that I've checked into it ... ONLY 'Valerie', and  'Higher Love' .... cracked the Top 40 there .... but he did have several  more minor placings there ... amongst which are the oft radio  played, previously mentioned 'While you see a chance' (#45)    .... AND ...  a US no. 1 ... which unbelievably ... only reached no.53 in his native UK  :o  :o ... that being 'Roll with it' .   Can ANYBODY explain how THAT kinda thing can happen  ...... to me ?   (*picks self up off floor* ) .


It is a mystery why Winwood didn't fully take off in the UK.  But just like Wang Chung and The Fixx, there are some British bands that find bigger success elsewhere than the UK :-\\

A good guess but no.  Here's a hint:  He's a man, yes he is and he can't help but love you so
Thanks and a great quiz.

15 | In the UK, Wham!'s last studio album was a greatest hits package titled "The Final".  This album was edited and re-packaged in North America under what title?


I think it was something like 'The Edge Of Heaven' (as was the lead-off single)...

I think it was something like 'The Edge Of Heaven' (as was the lead-off single)...


Close enough Sir.  'Music From the Edge of Heaven', a watered down version of 'The Final'.  It only contained album tracks and singles recorded after the 'Make it Big' album