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Subject: DONE My first attempt at a Cryptiquiz - Winners Henk & snozberries
Written By: bookmistress4ever on 08/23/09 at 3:04 pm
OK, be gentle, I'm new at this:
Same rules as before, I list several letters, each song title begins with the corresponding letter that it is listed beside.
Limit 3 for now 6 now.
A. Never leaving my thoughts - Always on my Mind (Willie Nelson) Snozberries
B. Construct moi ascending flower - Build Me Up Buttercup (Foundations) Henk
C. Pleading for another chance - Can't we try (Dan Hill & Vonda Shepherd) Henk
D. Not allowing a star to find vou emotionally compromised - Don't Let The Sun Catch You Crying (Gerry And The Pacemakers) loki13
E. Not odd evenings can be wonderful - Even The Nights Are Better (Air Supply) loki 13
F. Not stale - Fresh (Kool and the Gang) snozberries
G. moving forward crazy - Go Insane (Lindsey Buckingham) Doc Brown
H. Addicted to an emotional response - Hooked on a feeling (BJ Thomas/Blue Swede) snozberries/anabel/Frank
I. Letting vou know that restraint won't be necessary - I won't hold you back (Toto) Frank
J. Carson heavenly resident - Johnny Angel (Shelly Fabares) loki 13
K. Monarch falling star activity contemplation - King of Wishful Thinking (Go West) snozberries/anabel
L. Allowing myself numero uno status - Let Me Be the One (Expose) snozberries
M. a greater quantity, extra amount, a second helping! - More, More, More (Andrea True Connection) Henk
N. Evening midwestern town expired - (The) Night Chicago Died (Paper Lace) Doc Brown
O. Failing to get on base with exerting very slight force on - Out of Touch (Hall & Oates) Frank
P. Religious communication - Pray (MC Hammer (and his pants ;)) Philip Eno
Q. Cease freedom of movement Monopoly with moi cardiac unit - Quit Playing Games (With My Heart) (Backstreet Boys) Henk
R. Firefighters' job moi - Rescue me (Aretha Franklin) anabel
S. Cease transporting of valve chambers all over the place - Stop Draggin'My Heart Around (Stevie Nicks & Tom Petty) Doc Brown
W. Stroll over there, Zellweger! Walk Away Renee (The Four Tops) Philip Eno
Y. The day before - Yesterday (the Beatles) Philip Eno
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Score:
Henk - 4
snozberries - 4
loki 13 - 3
Doc Brown - 3
Philip Eno - 3
Frank - 2 1/2
anabel - 2
Subject: Re: My first attempt at a Cryptiquiz
Written By: Philip Eno on 08/23/09 at 3:15 pm
W. Walk Away Renee ~ The Four Tops
Y. Yesterday ~ the Beatles
Subject: Re: My first attempt at a Cryptiquiz
Written By: snozberries on 08/23/09 at 3:20 pm
A. Always on my Mind (Willie Nelson?)
Subject: Re: My first attempt at a Cryptiquiz
Written By: Henk on 08/23/09 at 3:21 pm
I better be quick...
A. ALways On My Mind - Elvis Presley
B. Build Me Up Buttercup - Foundations
M. More, More, More - Andrea True Connection
Q. Quit Playing Games (With My Heart) - Backstreet Boys
Great quiz, Patty! :)
Subject: Re: My first attempt at a Cryptiquiz
Written By: snozberries on 08/23/09 at 3:21 pm
D. Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me- Elton John
Subject: Re: My first attempt at a Cryptiquiz
Written By: snozberries on 08/23/09 at 3:28 pm
F. Fresh - Kool and the Gang?
Its a great quiz Patty- I would have said it sooner but I was excited to find ones I could answer!
Subject: Re: My first attempt at a Cryptiquiz
Written By: bookmistress4ever on 08/23/09 at 3:39 pm
W. Walk Away Renee ~ The Four Tops
Y. Yesterday ~ the Beatles
You are correct. You've got one more guess coming. :-)
A. Always on my Mind (Willie Nelson?)
Yes indeed!
D. Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me- Elton John
Sorry, not quite the song I'm looking for. :(
F. Fresh - Kool and the Gang?
Its a great quiz Patty- I would have said it sooner but I was excited to find ones I could answer!
She got another one! You have one more guess coming. :-)
Yay you!
I better be quick...
A. ALways On My Mind - Elvis Presley
B. Build Me Up Buttercup - Foundations
M. More, More, More - Andrea True Connection
Q. Quit Playing Games (With My Heart) - Backstreet Boys
Great quiz, Patty! :)
lol Apparently they go pretty fast around here!
Your three are correct sir!
Subject: Re: My first attempt at a Cryptiquiz
Written By: snozberries on 08/23/09 at 3:45 pm
Sorry, not quite the song I'm looking for. :(
dang...it was a good guess tho!
and you're right YAY ME!
Subject: Re: My first attempt at a Cryptiquiz
Written By: snozberries on 08/23/09 at 3:47 pm
H. Hooked on a Feeling by that guy.... you know the one who sings this song?
Subject: Re: My first attempt at a Cryptiquiz
Written By: bookmistress4ever on 08/23/09 at 3:52 pm
H. Hooked on a Feeling by that guy.... you know the one who sings this song?
;D
Yes, I DO know who sings this, but do YOU? lol
Yes you got another half point for the song title. :)
Subject: Re: My first attempt at a Cryptiquiz
Written By: loki 13 on 08/23/09 at 4:01 pm
D....Don't Let The Sun Catch You Crying.....Gerry And The Pacemakers?
Subject: Re: My first attempt at a Cryptiquiz
Written By: bookmistress4ever on 08/23/09 at 4:07 pm
D....Don't Let The Sun Catch You Crying.....Gerry And The Pacemakers?
YES! That's the one I'm looking for. :) It was my mom and dad's "song" so I had to put it in my first quiz. I'm just glad someone else remembers it. :)
Subject: Re: My first attempt at a Cryptiquiz
Written By: loki 13 on 08/23/09 at 4:11 pm
Two more guesses, an you did a great job Patty!!
J....Johnny Angel....Shelly Fabares?
E...Even The Nights Are Better....Air Supply?
YES! That's the one I'm looking for. :) It was my mom and dad's "song" so I had to put it in my first quiz. I'm just glad someone else remembers it. :)
It was one of my mothers favorites also. :)
Subject: Re: My first attempt at a Cryptiquiz
Written By: bookmistress4ever on 08/23/09 at 4:20 pm
Two more guesses, an you did a great job Patty!!
J....Johnny Angel....Shelly Fabares?
E...Even The Nights Are Better....Air Supply?
It was one of my mothers favorites also. :)
Thanks. and You got 'em!
Subject: Re: My first attempt at a Cryptiquiz
Written By: Doc Brown on 08/23/09 at 4:37 pm
Good work with this, Mistress! ;) Henk must be as proud as I am.
G. Lindsey Buckingham, "Go Insane"?
N. Paper Lace, "(The) Night Chicago Died"
S. Stevie Nicks & Tom Petty, "Stop Draggin'My Heart Around"
There's my start.
Your Pal,
Doc
8)
Subject: Re: My first attempt at a Cryptiquiz
Written By: bookmistress4ever on 08/23/09 at 4:42 pm
Good work with this, Mistress! ;) Henk must be as proud as I am.
G. Lindsey Buckingham, "Go Insane"?
N. Paper Lace, "(The) Night Chicago Died"
S. Stevie Nicks & Tom Petty, "Stop Draggin'My Heart Around"
There's my start.
Your Pal,
Doc
8)
Thank you kindly. I was worried it wasn't gonna be the right way to do it. I finally gave up trying to do all 26 letters. That's a bit too ambitious for me. lol
Oh and you are correct on all three! Way to go!
Subject: Re: My first attempt at a Cryptiquiz
Written By: anabel on 08/23/09 at 4:54 pm
Is P for Like A Prayer? By Madonna?
Subject: Re: My first attempt at a Cryptiquiz
Written By: snozberries on 08/23/09 at 4:55 pm
Well Patty since I don't know the artist for the one song.... and I see another a song I know- cuz its in one of my favorite movies I'm going for the other 1/2 a point for a total of 3 points....
K. King of Wishful Thinking.... I don't know this artist either. :-[
Subject: Re: My first attempt at a Cryptiquiz
Written By: bookmistress4ever on 08/23/09 at 4:57 pm
Is P for Prayer?
Not quite, but close :-X
Well Patty since I don't know the artist for the one song.... and I see another a song I know- cuz its in one of my favorite movies I'm going for the other 1/2 a point for a total of 3 points....
K. King of Wishful Thinking.... I don't know this artist either. :-[
Woot! She got another half one. Yay you (again). ;D
Subject: Re: My first attempt at a Cryptiquiz
Written By: anabel on 08/23/09 at 4:57 pm
^ It's Go West, Q! :)
Subject: Re: My first attempt at a Cryptiquiz
Written By: snozberries on 08/23/09 at 4:57 pm
Not quite, but close :-X
Woot! She got another half one. Yay you (again). ;D
YAY ME! ;) and YAY YOU... these are my favorite kind of quizzes
Subject: Re: My first attempt at a Cryptiquiz
Written By: Philip Eno on 08/23/09 at 4:58 pm
Pray ~ MC Hammer
Subject: Re: My first attempt at a Cryptiquiz
Written By: anabel on 08/23/09 at 4:59 pm
OOOOOHHH!
Is it "I Say A LIttle Prayer" by Aretha Franklin? And the cast of My Best Friend's Wedding?
Subject: Re: My first attempt at a Cryptiquiz
Written By: snozberries on 08/23/09 at 5:00 pm
OOOOOHHH!
Is it "I Say A LIttle Prayer" by Aretha Franklin? And the cast of My Best Friend's Wedding?
;D
It should be but its not... I think you gave Philip the hint he needed.
but if you know the singers for the two songs I have half a point for I'd be happy to share them with you! :)
Subject: Re: My first attempt at a Cryptiquiz
Written By: bookmistress4ever on 08/23/09 at 5:02 pm
^ It's Go West, Q! :)
That's it! Good going anabel. :)
Pray ~ MC Hammer
Add another to his total! Good job!
Subject: Re: My first attempt at a Cryptiquiz
Written By: anabel on 08/23/09 at 5:03 pm
H. Hooked on a Feeling by that guy.... you know the one who sings this song?
B J Thomas
Also covered by David Hasslehoff between beers and burgers..... ;D
GIMME POINTS!!!! ;D
Subject: Re: My first attempt at a Cryptiquiz
Written By: snozberries on 08/23/09 at 5:05 pm
B J Thomas
Also covered by David Hasslehoff between beers and burgers..... ;D
GIMME POINTS!!!! ;D
that's the guy... i wouldn't have come up with either of those artists even if one of these cops had put a gun to my head... thanks Anabel!
:)
Subject: Re: My first attempt at a Cryptiquiz
Written By: bookmistress4ever on 08/23/09 at 5:06 pm
B J Thomas
Also covered by David Hasslehoff between beers and burgers..... ;D
GIMME POINTS!!!! ;D
;D ;D
Okay okay. One more half point, (although I do like another group's version of the song better) One extra half point if you can tell me who they are!
Subject: Re: My first attempt at a Cryptiquiz
Written By: Frank on 08/23/09 at 5:11 pm
Hooked on a feeling - also done by Blue Swede
L: Looking out for number 1 - Bachman Turner Overdrive
O: Out of Touch - Hall & Oates
Subject: Re: My first attempt at a Cryptiquiz
Written By: bookmistress4ever on 08/23/09 at 5:23 pm
Hooked on a feeling - also done by Blue Swede
That's them! Half point for this (as promised).
O: Out of Touch - Hall & Oates
Right again!
L: Looking out for number 1 - Bachman Turner Overdrive
I'm sorry, this isn't the song I was looking for. :(
Subject: Re: My first attempt at a Cryptiquiz
Written By: anabel on 08/23/09 at 5:28 pm
YAY! I have a POINT!!! http://www.inthe00s.com/smile/03/cheering.gif Thanks!!
Now I don't feel quite like I'm in totally over my head on this thread anymore! ;D ;D
Subject: Re: My first attempt at a Cryptiquiz
Written By: Frank on 08/23/09 at 5:35 pm
L: Lean on me - Bill Withers?
L: Let it be me : Everly brothers?
Subject: Re: My first attempt at a Cryptiquiz
Written By: Frank on 08/23/09 at 5:37 pm
Nice quiz..too bad I came in late..
I: I won't hold you back - Toto
C: Can't stand losing you -Police
Subject: Re: My first attempt at a Cryptiquiz
Written By: anabel on 08/23/09 at 6:16 pm
Ok, I'm gonna try another....
R = Rescue Me ~ Aretha Franklin?
I'm determined that one of these songs is an Aretha song! ;D
Subject: Re: My first attempt at a Cryptiquiz
Written By: snozberries on 08/23/09 at 6:16 pm
Ok, I'm gonna try another....
R = Rescue Me ~ Aretha Franklin?
I'm determined that one of these songs is an Aretha song! ;D
oooh that's a good guess!
Subject: Re: My first attempt at a Cryptiquiz
Written By: Doc Brown on 08/23/09 at 10:36 pm
Ok, I'm gonna try another....
R = Rescue Me ~ Aretha Franklin?
I'm determined that one of these songs is an Aretha song! ;D
Actually, the singer was Fontella Bass.
Your Pal,
Doc
8)
Subject: Re: My first attempt at a Cryptiquiz
Written By: Frank on 08/23/09 at 11:32 pm
Actually, the singer was Fontella Bass.
Your Pal,
Doc
8)
Although Fontella Bass's version is more well known, Aretha Franklin also sang the song.
Subject: Re: My first attempt at a Cryptiquiz
Written By: bookmistress4ever on 08/24/09 at 1:44 am
L: Lean on me - Bill Withers?
L: Let it be me : Everly brothers?
I'm sorry, those are not the songs I'm looking for. :\'(
You have a couple words that could be correct, but I can't really say which ones. :-X
Nice quiz..too bad I came in late..
Thanks. Never too late to guess, I only put it up this afternoon, It got solved pretty quickly.
I: I won't hold you back - Toto
That's the one! Good job! I wasn't sure that one would be solved. Good job!
C: Can't stand losing you -Police
No, I'm sorry, that's not the one I'm looking for. :(
Subject: Re: My first attempt at a Cryptiquiz
Written By: bookmistress4ever on 08/24/09 at 1:49 am
Ok, I'm gonna try another....
R = Rescue Me ~ Aretha Franklin?
I'm determined that one of these songs is an Aretha song! ;D
Excellent. That was a tough one!
Actually, the singer was Fontella Bass.
Your Pal,
Doc
8)
Although Fontella Bass's version is more well known, Aretha Franklin also sang the song.
What Frank said. ;)
Subject: Re: My first attempt at a Cryptiquiz
Written By: Frank on 08/24/09 at 1:52 am
L: Let me be - 3 doors down?
C:Can't get used to losing you - Andy Williams?
Subject: Re: My first attempt at a Cryptiquiz
Written By: bookmistress4ever on 08/24/09 at 2:04 am
L: Let me be - 3 doors down?
C:Can't get used to losing you - Andy Williams?
Wow the first one is really close. But that isn't the right song (yet) I'm afraid.
I'm sorry, the second one isn't what I'm looking for either.
A mini clue: The two above songs that I'm looking for both came out the same year. ;) I know, not much help. ;D
Subject: Re: My first attempt at a Cryptiquiz
Written By: bookmistress4ever on 08/24/09 at 10:53 am
OK, I am opening the limit up to 6 (six) songs each.
Go forth and be fruitful.
Subject: Re: My first attempt at a Cryptiquiz - limit increased to 6 now
Written By: snozberries on 08/24/09 at 12:05 pm
Thank you I've been dying to answer this!
L.
Let me Be the One by Cover Girls
or
Let Me Be the One by Expose.
Subject: Re: My first attempt at a Cryptiquiz - limit increased to 6 now
Written By: snozberries on 08/24/09 at 12:07 pm
C. is something like...
Can't We Give Ourselves Another Chance
or
Can't We Give it One More Try...
I think.
Subject: Re: My first attempt at a Cryptiquiz - limit increased to 6 now
Written By: Frank on 08/24/09 at 12:55 pm
L: Let me be there - Olivia Newton John?
Subject: Re: My first attempt at a Cryptiquiz - limit increased to 6 now
Written By: Henk on 08/24/09 at 2:58 pm
C. is something like...
Can't We Give Ourselves Another Chance
or
Can't We Give it One More Try...
I think.
How about:
Can't We Try - Vonda Shepard & Dan Hill ???
Subject: Re: My first attempt at a Cryptiquiz - limit increased to 6 now
Written By: snozberries on 08/24/09 at 2:59 pm
How about:
Can't We Try - Vonda Shepard & Dan Hill ???
That might be the song I was thinking of.
Subject: Re: My first attempt at a Cryptiquiz - limit increased to 6 now
Written By: bookmistress4ever on 08/25/09 at 12:00 am
Thank you I've been dying to answer this!
L.
Let Me Be the One by Expose.
Yes! Awesome job on that one. Poor Frank was guessing *so* closely.
How about:
Can't We Try - Vonda Shepard & Dan Hill ???
That's the one I was looking for! Good job!
Subject: Re: DONE My first attempt at a Cryptiquiz - Winners Henk & snozberries
Written By: snozberries on 08/25/09 at 12:41 pm
YEAH!!!! I tied for First Place!!!! I never do well on these song quizzes! Excellent job Patty! O0
Subject: Re: DONE My first attempt at a Cryptiquiz - Winners Henk & snozberries
Written By: Henk on 08/25/09 at 4:26 pm
YEAH!!!! I tied for First Place!!!! I never do well on these song quizzes! Excellent job Patty! O0
Along with your long lost 'cousin'. Guess it DOES run in the family! ;D
Subject: Re: DONE My first attempt at a Cryptiquiz - Winners Henk & snozberries
Written By: snozberries on 08/25/09 at 4:26 pm
Along with your long lost 'cousin'. Guess it DOES run in the family! ;D
I'm in excellent company cousin!
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