Hi Amanda! :) Sorry to hear about you losing your job... :( Good luck in finding something else (soon).

I think this works out to be 2... #14 is Peter Cetera alright, but that's only part of the answer (see below). And #18 is incorrect, I'm afraid.



Thanks Henk  :)  I've landed an interview for Monday so we shall see how it pans out.


Then #18 is the The Boy in the Bubble - always got those two mixed up because they came out around the same time  ::)

#34 sounds suspiciously like Willie Nelson.

And I KNOW #38 but I can't think of the name of the song !

Been singing the song for the whole day... Is 7. Old man down the road?

#15 Love Is A Many Splendored Thing - Liberace ?
#21 Carrie Anne ~ The Hollies
#38 Oh Babe, What Would You Say? ~ Hurricane Smith

I should know what #36 is!

#15 Love Is A Many Splendored Thing - Liberace ?
#21 Carrie Anne ~ The Hollies
#38 Oh Babe, What Would You Say? ~ Hurricane Smith

I should know what #36 is!


I already suggested the same title for number 15 and it was wrong.

I wonder therefore if it is the Grease Theme music.  I seem to recall that having a bit of Love Is A Many Splendored Thing.  :-\\

Thanks Henk  :)  I've landed an interview for Monday so we shall see how it pans out.


Then #18 is the The Boy in the Bubble - always got those two mixed up because they came out around the same time  ::)


It most definitely is! :)


#34 sounds suspiciously like Willie Nelson.


That's because it is...but that's only part of the solution. ::)



And I KNOW #38 but I can't think of the name of the song !


See below...

Really excellent as always Henk, listening to the eclectic music selection on your quizzes always cheers me up  :).

#19 History - Mai Tai

#26 Davy's On The Road Again - Manfred Mann's Earthband

#27 Camouflage - Stan Ridgeway

Been singing the song for the whole day... Is 7. Old man down the road?


That would be correct, yes. :)


#15 Love Is A Many Splendored Thing - Liberace ?


Like Karen already said: that's not it.


#21 Carrie Anne ~ The Hollies


Right artist, wrong song - although this one also carries the name of a girl.


#38 Oh Babe, What Would You Say? ~ Hurricane Smith


I'd say that's quite right!  :)


I should know what #36 is!


I'm expecting either you or Paul to answer this one. Or maybe Graham...


I already suggested the same title for number 15 and it was wrong.

I wonder therefore if it is the Grease Theme music.  I seem to recall that having a bit of Love Is A Many Splendored Thing.  :-\\


It's not the Grease Theme music either. This one is proving harder than I thought...

Really excellent as always Henk, listening to the eclectic music selection on your quizzes always cheers me up  :).

#19 History - Mai Tai

#26 Davy's On The Road Again - Manfred Mann's Earthband

#27 Camouflage - Stan Ridgeway


Thanks Graham! :) You've got three for three.

I've raised the limit to 6... How 'bout that? ::)

That would be correct, yes. :)

Like Karen already said: that's not it.

Right artist, wrong song - although this one also carries the name of a girl.

I'd say that's quite right!  :)

I'm expecting either you or Paul to answer this one. Or maybe Graham...

It's not the Grease Theme music either. This one is proving harder than I thought...
Thanks, now the re-thinking starts.

#15. As Philip & karen have noted, it sounds remarkably like 'Love Is A Many Splendored Thing' (someone could have sued!), but it's 'Behind A Painted Smile' - Isley Brothers

#16. 'Tunnel Of Love' - Fun Boy Three

Modified to guess at #17. I know the song is 'I Go To Pieces', the only version I know is by Peter & Gordon...
(Unless this is Peter & Gordon sounding somewhat different!)

#15. As Philip & karen have noted, it sounds remarkably like 'Love Is A Many Splendored Thing' (someone could have sued!), but it's 'Behind A Painted Smile' - Isley Brothers


Indeed it is! :)


#16. 'Tunnel Of Love' - Fun Boy Three


And that's right, too.


Modified to guess at #17. I know the song is 'I Go To Pieces', the only version I know is by Peter & Gordon...
(Unless this is Peter & Gordon sounding somewhat different!)


You're right about the song, but it isn't Peter & Gordon. This particular version is rather obscure, I'm afraid - it only got to #66 in US and didn't make Top 40 in UK. I'm looking for a trio, one of the members is a Grammy and Dove Award winning singer/songwriter, now CEO of World Digital Media Group.

The Hollies' song at #21 is "Jennifer Eccles". I'm a big fan of The Hollies but this isn't one of their best, IMHO.

This particular version is rather obscure, I'm afraid - it only got to #66 in US and didn't make Top 40 in UK. I'm looking for a trio, one of the members is a Grammy and Dove Award winning singer/songwriter, now CEO of World Digital Media Group.


Okay, count this as a minor 'cheat' if you will, but I thumbed through the well-used US chart book sitting on my shelf...

Cotton, Lloyd & Christian as the artists?

...which was a new one on me, but it's quite a nice version, so I'll have to see if I can 'find' myself a copy!  :D

Who says you don't learn anything new here?  ;)

The Hollies' song at #21 is "Jennifer Eccles". I'm a big fan of The Hollies but this isn't one of their best, IMHO.


I agree - on both counts. :)


Okay, count this as a minor 'cheat' if you will, but I thumbed through the well-used US chart book sitting on my shelf...

Cotton, Lloyd & Christian as the artists?

...which was a new one on me, but it's quite a nice version, so I'll have to see if I can 'find' myself a copy!  :D

Who says you don't learn anything new here?  ;)


I wouldn't call that cheating... It's just using the information available to your advantage. ;)

And FYI: I'm doing the exact same thing with my well-used Dutch chart book, whenever I get the chance.

Gonna remove the limit entirely.


Also see if I can work out some hints (you look like you need 'em!) ;)

Gonna remove the limit entirely.


Also see if I can work out some hints (you look like you need 'em!) ;)


I listened to them all this morning and couldn't get any further

I listened to them all this morning and couldn't get any further


That's probably because a lot of them never made UK and/or US Top 40 - so nothing to be ashamed of.

#36 The Gadfly Suite by Dimitri Shostakovich, as for the performer I cannot give a guess to.

One and a half more from me and sadly, that's that... :-\\

#37. Title is 'Tomorrow People'
#40. 'Nice And Slow' - Jesse Green

#36 The Gadfly Suite by Dimitri Shostakovich, as for the performer I cannot give a guess to.


That's (partly) correct (it's actually "Romance" from the Gadfly Suite  :P), so I'll give you some credit for that.
It's not the answer I'm looking for, though. :-\\

The music (though not this specific rendition) was used as the theme music for a 1983 (UK) tv series starring Sam Neill, and as such made both UK and Dutch Top 40.


One and a half more from me and sadly, that's that... :-\\

#37. Title is 'Tomorrow People'
#40. 'Nice And Slow' - Jesse Green


Another 1.5 points to add to your tally. :)

The remainder are, indeed, rather obscure.

That's (partly) correct (it's actually "Romance" from the Gadfly Suite  :P), so I'll give you some credit for that.
It's not the answer I'm looking for, though. :-\\

The music (though not this specific rendition) was used as the theme music for a 1983 (UK) tv series starring Sam Neill, and as such made both UK and Dutch Top 40.

1983.... I was working back then!

1983.... I was working back then!


I was still attending school (yes I was...honestly!)

I was still attending school (yes I was...honestly!)
1983 I did not watch mucj tv then for I was working strange shifts, so I never settled into serials.

...but do let me think about it.

That's (partly) correct (it's actually "Romance" from the Gadfly Suite  :P), so I'll give you some credit for that.
It's not the answer I'm looking for, though. :-\\

The music (though not this specific rendition) was used as the theme music for a 1983 (UK) tv series starring Sam Neill, and as such made both UK and Dutch Top 40.

'Theme From Reilly, Ace Of Spies' - The Olympic Orchestra (?)

(Never watched it myself...a little to 'high-brow' for me!  ;))

The remainder are, indeed, rather obscure.


Clue 'em anyway...we may be able to pick something out!

'Theme From Reilly, Ace Of Spies' - The Olympic Orchestra (?)


That's it! :) The Theme only got to #26 in UK, I noticed.


(Never watched it myself...a little to 'high-brow' for me!  ;))


I remember bits and pieces, although I wasn't really into that kind of stuff back then.


Clue 'em anyway...we may be able to pick something out!


Easier said than done! Some are REALLY obscure...but I'll see what I can do.

Reilly, Ace Of Spies

Heard of yes, watch definitely no.

Is that the same Sam Neill that was in Jurassic Park?

Reilly, Ace Of Spies

Heard of yes, watch definitely no.

Is that the same Sam Neill that was in Jurassic Park?


Yes, it is.

Yes, it is.
Thanks, and I will listen to the remaining tracks again in the morning.

That's why we both recognised it!

#23 Baby I Need Your Lovin' ?

Can #28 be Floyd Cramer, the track almost sounds like On The Rebound.

#29 They've Got An Awful Lot Of Coffee In Brazil, by Harry Belafonte ?

#23 Baby I Need Your Lovin' ?


No. :(


Can #28 be Floyd Cramer, the track almost sounds like On The Rebound.


Again, no. :(


#29 They've Got An Awful Lot Of Coffee In Brazil, by Harry Belafonte ?


I'll give you half a point for the title (though in this case, it's simply called "The Coffee Song"). :)
I think you might know the artist as well - they had a hit with "Sunshine Day".


I've had no time to work on the clues. Maybe tomorrow...

I think you might know the artist as well - they had a hit with "Sunshine Day".


"Sunshine Day" was Osibisa, you know I did think this one sounded like Osibisa, honest I did!

"Sunshine Day" was Osibisa, you know I did think this one sounded like Osibisa, honest I did!


I'll take your word for it, Graham.

I've finally added the hints I promised. Let's hope they're helpful... :-\\

#3 The Zombies

#32 The Beach Boys

Hey Henk, the songs were familiar but the clues really helped, I think.  :-\\

#3...Say It Again....Santana?

#10....Allergies?

Let's see what I can clear up with a little assistance from the clues and the aforementioned book!  ;)

(Deep breath...)

#2. 'Get It On' - Chase (the song that caused the T.Rex song of the same name to be retitled 'Bang A Gong' in the US!)
#11. Title 'Bird Song'
#23. 'My Pledge Of Love' - Joe Jeffrey Group
#28. 'Amsterdam' - Buck Owens
#31. 'Norma Jean Wants To Be A Movie Star' - Cunningham
#32. Title 'Bluebirds Over The Mountain'
#34. Title 'Gone To Mexico' with Santana (again!)

...and if you're convinced Jason knows #35., then he's welcome to it!

Some dam' obscure ones there, Henk! But a marvellous quiz all the same!  :)

#35 doesn't ring any bells, but it's quite catchy.  It sounds a bit like Nick Kamen, but I could be wrong :-\\

I'll take your word for it, Graham.
Listening to Behind a Painted Smile by the Isley Brothers on Capital Gold right now, I recognised that intro from this quiz.

#3 The Zombies


I hate to disappoint you, but...no. :( See below.


#32 The Beach Boys


Ah yes, that's right. :)


Hey Henk, the songs were familiar but the clues really helped, I think.  :-\\

#3...Say It Again....Santana?

#10....Allergies?


These two are correct, Kevin. :)

Let's see what I can clear up with a little assistance from the clues and the aforementioned book!  ;)

(Deep breath...)

#2. 'Get It On' - Chase (the song that caused the T.Rex song of the same name to be retitled 'Bang A Gong' in the US!)
#11. Title 'Bird Song'
#23. 'My Pledge Of Love' - Joe Jeffrey Group
#28. 'Amsterdam' - Buck Owens
#31. 'Norma Jean Wants To Be A Movie Star' - Cunningham
#32. Title 'Bluebirds Over The Mountain'
#34. Title 'Gone To Mexico' with Santana (again!)

...and if you're convinced Jason knows #35., then he's welcome to it!

Some dam' obscure ones there, Henk! But a marvellous quiz all the same!  :)


I'm impressed...really! Especially #31...You didn't have a lot to go on (really obscure artist!). I honestly don't know why it did so well in our charts. :-\\

You're a bit off on the title for #34 (it should be "They All Went To Mexico"), but I'll give it to you anyway. :)

#35 doesn't ring any bells, but it's quite catchy.  It sounds a bit like Nick Kamen, but I could be wrong :-\\



No, you're not wrong: it IS Nick Kamen. :)

Hmmm...I thought I remembered you being a big fan of this song. :-\\ Not an international hit, btw.

I only know Each Time You Break My Heart

I only know Each Time You Break My Heart


That song got to #5 in our charts - but it's not the one I'm looking for.


This is going to be one of those complete obscure ones again. ;)

No, you're not wrong: it IS Nick Kamen. :)

Hmmm...I thought I remembered you being a big fan of this song. :-\\ Not an international hit, btw.


I only know 'Each Time You Break My Heart' and 'Loving You is Sweeter Than Ever'.  I know he had others, but I keep on forgetting to give them a listen.  Given the fact you said it wasn't an international hit, then a guess would be 'I Promised Myself'?

I only know 'Each Time You Break My Heart' and 'Loving You is Sweeter Than Ever'.  I know he had others, but I keep on forgetting to give them a listen.  Given the fact you said it wasn't an international hit, then a guess would be 'I Promised Myself'?


You guessed correctly, Jason! :)

And with that, this quiz is DONE.  :D

BIG BIG THANKS to everyone for playing AND finishing it off! You guys ROCK!!!1!1!! 8)

Here are the songs you've been struggling with most:

Get It On - Chase

Say It Again - Santana

Bird Song - Lene Lovich

My Pledge Of Love - Joe Jeffrey Group

Amsterdam - Buck Owens

Norma Jean Wants To Be A Movie Star - Cunningham

Bluebirds Over The Mountain - Beach Boys

They All Went To Mexico - Willie Nelson & Carlos Santana

I Promised Myself - Nick Kamen

^ I think I'm gonna put that Nick Kamen song on my mp3 player.  It's so catchy!

I recognised the Bird Song when I watched the Youtube vid.  It has a distinctive 'bird call' part to it.