Friday Funday Trivia: Recording Acts on the "B"-List

 

Below are 3 montages containing 15 photos of  recording acts whose names begin with the letter "B". You have to correctly identify the recording act. In the case of solo acts who use a surname, that's the word which will begin with "B".

To enlarge the montages, click on them.  Below the montages are the point values for each photo (40 pts total). Along with the values for each photo, there are 3 bonus questions as well totaling 10 pts.

 
If you are a Friday Funday Trivia virgin about to be touched for the very first time, please read the following rules before playing:

* The game is pub style so looking up the answers, using friends/family/co-workers, etc. for help,  is not allowed.

* If you are the only player to correctly identify a photo/photo set, you earn 5 bonus points. The first player to submit their finalanswers to me will earn 2 bonus points.

* Please do not post your answers in the comments section. Instead, send them to ultfan@gmail.com no later than Sunday night (6/9) at 11:59 PM EST. The answers will be posted on Monday, June 10th.

Not an official rule: If you have no clue, feel free to come up with an intentionally funny answer. Although you won't get credit for a correct answer, you'll get a thumbs up from me for originality, execution, and showmanship. What can I say, I love to be entertained and I'll take it any way I can get it!

Have fun and good luck!

 1-5

1. 2 pts

2. 2 pts

3. 2 pts- This group's  first #1 hit appeared on the soundtrack of what 1992 Eddie Murphy romantic comedy?  3 bonus pts
4. 2 pts
5. 2 pts

6-10

6. 3 pts

7. 2 pts

8. 2 pts
9. 2 pts- This band's first hit (which peaked at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1986) was written by what legendary singer/musician? 3 bonus pts
10. 4 pts

11-15

11. 3 pts

12. 4 pts
13. 2 pts
14. 2 pts- In 1985, this group served as the opening act for what future Rock and Roll Hall of Famer's debut  concert tour? 4 bonus pts
15. 6 pts

Answers to Friday Funday Trivia: 1980s #1 Songs From the Movies

 

Before getting to the answers, here are the names of the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers this week. 

1st place- Becky: 40 pts... a perfect score... totally awesome job!

2nd place- Teresa: 38 pts 

3rd place- Dina: 36 pts

Congratulations to those who made it to the podium and thanks to everyone who played.

 1-5

1. 2 pts- Don't You Forget About Me

2. 2 pts- Ghostbusters

3. 2 pts- The Power of Love
4. 2 pts- The Glory of Love
5. 2 pts- Up Where We Belong by Joe Cocker and Jennifer Warnes from the 1982 drama An Officer and a Gentleman (if you added "Love Lift Us" to the beginning of the title, you still got full credit)

6-10

6. 3 pts- Shakedown by Bob Seger from the 1987 movie Beverly Hills Cop II

7. 2 pts- A View to a Kill

8. 2 pts- Take My Breath Away

9. 2 pts- Wind Beneath My Wings

10. 4 pts- Live to Tell by Madonna (from the 1986 movie At Close Range)

11-15

11. 3 pts- Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now by Starship (from the 1987 movie Mannequin)

12. 4 pts- I Just Called to Say I Love You by Stevie Wonder (from the 1984 film The Woman in Red)

13.  2 pts- 9 to 5

14.  2 pts- (I've Had) The Time of My Life

15. 6 pts- Hard to Say I'm Sorry by Chicago (from the 1982 drama Summer Lovers)

The Retro Mix Playlist for 6/1/13: Artists We Think Should Be in the RRHOF

Below is the playlist for a show I did with my niece Pam. Along with co-hosting, she came up with the show theme and picked out many of the songs we played.  Because Pam is good at ad-libbing, she was a big help in allowing me to get songs cued up while she talked. I look forward to having her back on the show next year. 

Hour 1

Don’t Stop Believing- Journey
When I Think of You- Janet Jackson
Super Lover- Barry White
Out of the Bushes- The Treniers
I’ll Have to Say I Love You in a Song- Jim Croce
I Feel Sanctified- The Commodores
Missionary Man- Eurythmics

The Guestbook segment:
No One Gets the Prize- Diana Ross (feat. backup vocals by Ashford & Simpson)

Let’s Go- The Cars
Jumping Someone Else’s Train- The Cure
Lay It on Me- The Whispers
Buying a Book- Joe Tex
Playboy- The Marvelettes
Back Together Again- Hall & Oates

Hour 2

Sixty Minute Man- The Dominoes
Do the Boomerang- Jr. Walker & the All-Stars
Gypsies, Tramps, and Thieves- Cher
I Don’t Wanna Fight- Tina Turner
You and I- Rick James
Home Again- Carole King
Hot Pants in the Summertime- The Dramatics
(Do the) Push and Pull- Rufus Thomas

On the Flip Side:
You Don’t Know What You’ve Got- Joan Jett & the Blackhearts (B-side to I Love Rock and Roll)

Renegades of Funk- Afrika Bambaataa
The Best Part of a Love Affair- The Emotions
Do You Wanna Dance- Bette Midler
One of a Kind Love Affair- The Spinners
Can the Can- Suzi Quatro

Hour 3

Hollywood Swinging- Kool & the Gang
52 Girls- The B-52s
Payback Is a Dog- The Stylistics
Yes We Can Can- The Pointer Sisters
I Put a Spell On You- Screamin’ Jay Hawkins
Sunday and Sister Jones- Roberta Flack
Shadows of the Night- Pat Benatar
Wall to Wall- Johnnie Taylor
Cool It Now- New Edition
Someday We’ll All Be Free- Donny Hathaway
Time After Time- Cyndi Lauper
Your Cash Ain’t Nothin’ but Trash- The Clovers
Shout It Out Loud- KISS

The Retro Mix Video of the Week: Out of the Bushes by The Treniers

The Retro Mix Playlist for 5/25/13: 60s Garage Rock

Below is the playlist for a show I did with my nephew Brian. In addition to co-hosting with me, he came up with the show theme and picked out many of the songs we played. Although this was Brian's first time co-hosting with me, he did a good job. I look forward to having him sit in with me next year!

Hour 1

I Had Too Much to Dream Last Night- The Electric Prunes
Do You Understand Me- The JuJus
Just Like Me- Paul Revere & the Raiders
Night Time- The Strangeloves
Talk Talk- The Music Machine
I Need Somebody- ? & the Mysterians
The Little Black Egg- The Nightcrawlers
Dance with Me- The Mojo Men
Run Run Run- The Gestures
Beg, Borrow, and Steal- The Rare Breed
Cementario- Los Saicos
Nobody but Me- The Human Beinz

On the Flip Side:
I’m Not Like Everybody Else- The Kinks (the B-side to “Sunny Afternoon”)

Chico’s Girl- The Girls
Sugar and Spice- The Cryan Shames
‘Cause I Love You- The Pastels
Time Won’t Let Me- The Outsiders
I Live in the Springtime- The Lemon Drops
Again and Again- The Iguanas
A Long Long Way- Sam the Sham & the Pharaohs
Hurtin’ Kind- The Bittersweets

Hour 2

She’s About a Mover- Sir Douglas Quintet
She Drives Me Out of My Mind- The Swinging Medallions
Maid of Sugar-Maid of Spice- Mouse & the Traps
Let It Out (Let It All Hang Out)- The Hombres
She’s Your Find- The Renegades
Laugh Laugh- The Beau Brummels
I’m Gonna Destroy That Boy- The What Four
You’re Gonna Miss Me- The 13th Floor Elevators
Liar, Liar- The Castaways
I Hate You- The Monks
Just One More Chance- The Outer Limits

The Guestbook segment:
Moulty- The Barbarians (features backup instrumentation by The Band)

Up Down Sue- The Luv’d Ones
Dirty Water- The Standells
Just Let Go- The Seeds
Little Bit O’Soul- The Music Explosion
Hey Joe- The Leaves
Psycho- The Sonics
Open My Eyes- The Nazz
Gloria- The Shadows of Knight

Hour 3

Louie, Louie- The Kingsmen
Who Do You Love- The Woolies
You Don’t Love Me- Kim & Grim
Going All the Way- The Squires
Respect- The Vagrants
Stop- Get a Ticket- The Clefs of Lavender Hill
Get Away Girl- Fantastic Dee Jays
Journey to Tyme- Kenny & the Kasuals
Ain’t Gonna Eat Out My Heart- The Puppets
Little Girl- The Syndicate of Sound
She Took My Oldsmobile- The Romancers
We Ain’t Got Nothin’ Yet- The Blues Magoos
I Think I’m Down- Harbinger Complex
Misty Lane- Chocolate Watch Band
Johnny Was a Good Boy- The Mystery Trend
Tell Me- The Termites
Always Running Around- The Evil
Move- The State of Mind
Mirror of Your Mind- We the People
Psychotic Reaction- The Count Five

The Retro Mix Video of the Week:  Just Like Me by Paul Revere & the Raiders

Friday Funday Trivia: 1980s #1 Songs From the Movies

 

For this week's FFT, I've included 3 montages containing 15 photos/scenes from 1980s movies, all of which included a song which reached the #1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 during the 1980s.  You have to correctly identify the #1 song. Just the song title will suffice; you do not have to provide the name of the recording artist. Although it's not a foolproof strategy, just give the name of the movie if you're not sure of the song title. You never know, the movie and the song title could be one in the same. 

To enlarge the montages, click on them.  Below the montages are the point values for each photo (40 pts total). Please note that there are no bonus questions this week. 

 
If you are a Friday Funday Trivia virgin about to be touched for the very first time, please read the following rules before playing:

* The game is pub style so looking up the answers, using friends/family/co-workers, etc. for help,  is not allowed.

* If you are the only player to correctly identify a photo/photo set, you earn 5 bonus points. The first player to submit their final answers to me will earn 2 bonus points.

* Please do not post your answers in the comments section. Instead, send them to ultfan@gmail.com no later than Sunday night (6/2) at 11:59 PM EST. The answers will be posted on Monday, June 3rd.

Not an official rule: If you have no clue, feel free to come up with an intentionally funny answer. Although you won't get credit for a correct answer, you'll get a thumbs up from me for originality,execution, and showmanship. What can I say, I love to be entertained and I'll take it any way I can get it!

Have fun and good luck!

 1-5

1. 2 pts

2. 2 pts

3. 2 pts
4. 2 pts  
5. 2 pts

6-10

6. 3 pts

7. 2 pts

8. 2 pts

9. 2 pts

10. 4 pts

11-15

11. 3 pts

12. 4 pts

13.  2 pts

14.  2 pts

15. 6 pts

Answers to Friday Funday Trivia: Before They Were On SNL

 

Before getting to the answers, here are the names of the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers this week. 

1st place- Becky: 58 pts... superb job!

2nd place- David  and Teresa: 49 pts each

3rd place- Jon: 46 pts

Congratulations to those who made it to the podium and thanks to everyone who played.

 1-5

1. 2 pts- John Belushi 

2. 2 pts- Tina Fey

3. 2 pts- Chris Rock-  In a  1991 sketch which featured this performer as militant talk show host Nat X, Kevin Bacon appeared as what rapper?  2 bonus pts- Vanilla Ice
4. 2 pts- Adam Sandler
5. 2 pts- Maya Rudolph- On a 2004 episode in which Janet Jackson was the host and musical guest, the performer above played two characters in one skit... which was a spoof of what 70s sitcom? 2 bonus pts. Good Times. 1 bonus pt each if you can also name the two characters she played in the skit. Maya played Thelma and Willona. 

When Maya pulled double duty in the Good Times skit, it was yet another example of her tremendous talent. Unfortunately, it also put a spotlight on a problem that's plagued SNL for years... it's lack of ethnic diversity. The preceding commentary was brought to you courtesy of the National Federation of Soapbox Makers.

6-10

6. 3 pts- Chris Farley

7. 2 pts- Dana Carvey Enid Strict, the above performer's pious talk show host character, is better known as The __ __. 2 bonus pts- The Church Lady

8. 2 pts- Bill Murray

9. 2 pts- Kristen Wiig- On the above performer's final SNL appearance as a regular in 2012, what rock legend was the host and musical guest? 3 bonus pts- Mick Jagger

10. 4 pts- Al Franken

11-15

11. 3 pts- Ben Stiller

12. 4 pts- Harry Shearer

13.  2 pts- Amy Poehler

14.  2 pts- Eddie Murphy- On December 11, 1982, this performer became the only SNL cast member to do what while still a regular? 4 bonus pts- Eddie hosted the show (filling in for an ill Nick Nolte)

15. 6 pts- Robert Downey Jr.- Robert was a regular on SNL from 1985-1986. Becky was the only player to get this correct.

Friday Funday Trivia: Before They Were On SNL

 

For this week's FFT, I've included 3 montages containing 15 photos of performers before they became regulars on SNL.  You have to correctly identify the performer. 

To enlarge the montages, click on them.  Below the montages are the point values for each photo (40 pts total). Along with the values for each photo, there are 5 bonus questions as well totaling 15 pts.

 
If you are a Friday Funday Trivia virgin about to be touched for the very first time, please read the following rules before playing:

* The game is pub style so looking up the answers, using friends/family/co-workers, etc. for help,  is not allowed.

* If you are the only player to correctly identify a photo/photo set, you earn 5 bonus points. The first player to submit their final answers to me will earn 2 bonus points.

* Please do not post your answers in the comments section. Instead, send them to ultfan@gmail.com no later than Sunday night (5/19) at 11:59 PM EST. The answers will be posted on Monday, May 20th.

Not an official rule: If you have no clue, feel free to come up with an intentionally funny answer. Although you won't get credit for a correct answer, you'll get a thumbs up from me for originality,execution, and showmanship. What can I say, I love to be entertained and I'll take it any way I can get it!

Have fun and good luck!

 1-5

1. 2 pts

2. 2 pts

3. 2 pts- In a 1991 SNL sketch which featured this performer as militant talk show host Nat X, Kevin Bacon appeared as what rapper?  2 bonus pts
4. 2 pts
5. 2 pts- On a 2004 episode of SNL in which Janet Jackson was the host and musical guest, the performer above played two characters in a skit which was a spoof of what 70s sitcom? 2 bonus pts... 1 bonus pt each if you can also name the two characters she played in the skit. 

6-10

6. 3 pts

7. 2 pts- Enid Strict, the above performer's pious talk show host character, is better known as The __ __. 2 bonus pts

8. 2 pts

9. 2 pts- On the above performer's final SNL appearance as a regular in 2012, what rock legend was the host and musical guest? 3 bonus pts 

10. 4 pts

11-15

11. 3 pts

12. 4 pts

13.  2 pts

14.  2 pts- On December 11, 1982, this performer became the only SNL cast member to do what while still a regular? 4 bonus pts

15. 6 pts