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Name That Tune
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Can you guess the name of this 1966 springtime song?
This song is “April Come She Will” by Simon &Garfunkel from the acclaimed album Sounds of Silence.
“… When streams are ripe and swelled with rain
May she will stay
Resting in my arms again …”
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Can you guess the name of this popular laid-back tune from 40 years ago?
This song is “(Sittin’ On) the Dock of the Bay” and sung by Otis Redding. It reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Pop Chart in March 1968.
“… I’m sittin’ here restin’ my bones
And this loneliness won’t leave me alone
This two thousand miles I roamed …”
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As a nod to Valentine’s day, can you guess the name of this famous love song made popular by in 1960?
This song is “Puppy Love” written and sung by Paul Anka for then-girlfriend Annette Funicello. A later version sung by Donny Osmond also became a hit in 1972.
“…Just because we’re in our teens
Tell them all, please tell them it isn’t fair
To take away my only dream…”
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Can you guess the name of this song which perfectly describes the frustrations and restlessness of being young and in your twenties? It was featured on an album by the same name in 1975.
This song is “Born To Run” written and sung by New Jersey native Bruce Springsteen. In 1974, Springsteen performed this live in Boston for the first time while opening for Bonnie Raitt. Soon-to-be manager Jon Landau was sitting in the audience and knew he was hearing the next big thing.
“…H-Oh, Baby this town rips the bones from your back
It’s a death trap, it’s a suicide rap
We gotta get out while we’re young…”
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Can you guess the name of this 1979 funny and dark Christmas song written by Randy Brooks?
This song is “Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer” sung by husband and wife team Elmo and Patsy.
“…I’ve warned all my friends and neighbors
Better watch out for yourselves
They should never give a license
To a man who drives a sleigh…”
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Can you guess the name of this song made popular by Rosemary Clooney in 1960 but actually comes from the vaudeville days of the early 1900s?
This song is “Shine On, Harvest Moon” written and composed by Jack Norworth and Nora Bayes Norworth. It appeared in the Ziegfeld Follies of 1908.
“…Up in the sky;
I ain’t had no lovin’
Since April, January, June or July…”
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What is the name of this Sam Cooke tune that compared education and true love? It was released in 1960.
This song is “Wonderful World” written and composed by Lou Adler and Herb Albert. It was featured in the famous lunchroom scene from the 1978 movie, Animal House. Other versions were sung by The Herman’s Hermits, Otis Redding and Art Garfunkel with Paul Simon and James Taylor.
“…Don’t know much about a science book
Don’t know much about the french I took
But I do know that I love you…”
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Can you guess the following 1963 song that celebrated the concept of school spirit?
This song is “Be True To Your School” by The Beach Boys and featured on the album Little Deuce Coupe.
“…On Friday we’ll be jacked up on the football game
And I’ll be ready to fight
We’re gonna smash ’em now…”
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As the summer winds down, try to guess the name of this 1970 song that celebrates all the wonderful things the season has to offer.
This song is “In The Summertime” written by Ray Dorset and sung by Mungo Jerry
“…You can stretch right up and touch the sky
When the weather’s fine
You got women, you got women on your mind…”
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Try to guess the name of this 1968 song that perfectly depicts the wonder of traveling cross country.
The song is “America” written and composed by Paul Simon and sung by Simon and Garfunkel from their album Bookends.
“…I’m empty and aching and I don’t know why
Counting the cars on the New Jersey Turnpike
They’ve all come …”
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Try to guess the name of this summer-theme song from the 1956 musical Carousel.
This tune is “June Is Busting Out All Over” with music and lyrics by Rodgers and Hammerstein.
“…The moonlight is shining on the shore
And the girls who were contrary
With the boys in January, …”
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See if you can come up with the name of this Motown hit released in late 1964.
This is “My Girl” sung by The Temptations. It became their first number one single in 1965. It was written by Smokey Robinson and Ronald White.
“…When it’s cold outside I’ve got the month of May.
I guess you’d say…
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Do you know the name of this 1968 song that celebrates the simple pleasure of waking up to a lovely day?
The song is “A Beautiful Morning” sung by The Rascals. This was their first hit single after they changed their name from the Little Rascals.
“…I think I’ll go outside a while,
An just smile.
Just take in some clean fresh air, boy
Ain’t no sense in stayin’ inside…”
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Do you know the name of this 1962 song about peace and freedom?
The tune is “Blowin’ In The Wind” with lyrics and music by Bob Dylan
“…Yes, how many times can a man turn his head
Pretending he just doesn’t see?…
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Do you know the name of this 1966 song released by The Supremes on the Motown label?
The answer is “You Can’t Hurry Love” which portrayed a mother’s advice on the subject of love. The song was later recorded by Phil Collins in 1983.
“… Right now the only thing
That keeps me hangin’ on
When I feel my strength, yeah
It’s almost gone
I remember mama said…”
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See if you can come up with the name of this winter song which was written by Irvin Berlin. It was featured in the 1937 film musical “On The Avenue.”
The answer is “I’ve Got My Love To Keep Me Warm.” Famous versions were sung by The Mills Brothers, Dean Martin, Ella Fitzgerald, Doris Day and Billie Holiday.
“The snow is snowing and the wind is blowing
But I can weather the storm…”
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This festive holiday-season tune was written by Edward Pola and George Wyle back in 1963 for Andy Williams. Williams recorded it on his very first Christmas album. You may also recognize this song from the office store Staples who jokingly used it in their back to school ads. Can you guess the name of this tune?
The answer is “It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year.”
“There’ll be parties for hosting
Marshmallows for toasting
And caroling out in the snow…”
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To celebrate Thanksgiving and breaking bread with family, we ask you to recall the name of the 1940s era song performed by a famous African American jazz singer and bandleader.
It is “Everybody Eats When They Come To My House” sung by the talented Cab Calloway.
“Have a banana, Hannah
Try the salami, Tommy
Get with the gravy, Davie…”
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Since we are finally nearing the end of this election season, we ask you to recall the name of the campaign song Bill Clinton used for his first presidential campaign. It was famously played at the 1992 Democratic National Convention.
It is “Don’t Stop” by Fleetwood Mac off their top selling 1977 album Rumours. It was written by vocalist and keyboard player Christine McVie.
“…Open your eyes and look at the day
You’ll see things in a different way…”
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Now that Summer 2016 is officially over, try to guess the name of this classic song which shares the heartbreak of how it feels to be apart from your sweetheart for the summer.
It is “See You In September” written by Sid Wayne and Sherman Edwards and made popular by The Happenings in 1966. It was originally sung by The Tempos in 1959 and a also performed by Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons.
“… ‘ll be alone each and every night
While you’re away, don’t forget to write …”
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See if you can guess the name of the following inspirational song often used to celebrate victories at sporting events.
It is “We Are The Champions” written by Freddie Mercury and sung by Queen in 1977. Freddie Mercury said that he wrote this song thinking about football and audience participation. Different types of sports arenas today play this song while fans sing along honoring their favorite teams.
“… And bad mistakes
I’ve made a few
I’ve had my share of sand kicked in my face
But I’ve come through …”
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See if you can guess the name of the following folk song often labeled as an alternative national anthem.
It was “This Land Is Your Land” written and sung by American folk singer Woody Guthrie in 1940 as a response to the constant radio play of Kate Smith singing Irving Berlin’s “God Bless America” during the late 1930s. Guthrie wanted a more realistic song about what the country meant to him. It has been sung by many artists including Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen.
“… From California, to the New York Island
From the redwood forest, to the gulf stream waters …”
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See if you can remember the name of the following warm-weather song released after the band’s Woodstock performance in 1969.
It was “Hot Fun In The Summertime” written by Sly Stone and performed by Sly and the Family Stone.
“… End of the spring and here she comes back
Hi, hi, hi, hi, there
Them summer day, those summer days …”
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Try to guess the name of this suggestive 1960 song from the musical “Camelot” performed by Julie Andrews.
It was “The Lusty Month Of May” composed by Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe.
“… Those dreary vows that everyone takes, everyone breaks.
Everyone makes divine mistakes …”
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Try to guess the name of this 1932 springtime love song, which was featured 20 years later in a movie of the same name.
It was “April In Paris” composed by Vernon Duke, with lyrics written by E. Y. Harburg. Versions of this beautiful tune were performed by Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, Count Basie, Sarah Vaughan, Charlie Parker.
“… I never knew my heart could sing
I never missed a warm embrace
Till …”
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Can you guess the name of this traditional Irish tune covered by many artists over the years?
“Danny Boy” was actually written by an Englishman, Fred Weatherly and published in 1913. Popular versions were sung by Sam Cooke, Johnny Cash, Bing Crosby, Judy Garland, Roy Orbison, Jackie Wilson, Elvis Presley, and Eric Clapton. You often hear this song at funerals and memorial services because it deals with the feelings of loss and hopes of being reunited.
“… the pipes, the pipes are calling
From glen to glen, and down the mountain side…”
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Try to guess the name of this love inspired song which gained popularity at the tail end of the 1960s.
“Put A Little Love In Your Heart” sung by Jackie DeShannon released in 1969. A duet of this tune was covered by Annie Lennox and Al Green in 1988 and featured in the movie Scrooged.
“… I hope when you decide
Kindness will be your guide …”
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Try to guess the name of this cold weather song first released in the mid-1960s and later covered in 1987 by an all-female band.
“A Hazy Shade Of Winter” made famous by Simon And Garfunkel in 1966. The song was written by Paul Simon. The Bangles also did a version of the song in 1987 for the movie Less Than Zero.
“…Drinking my vodka and lime
I look around
Leaves are Brown
And the sky is …”
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Now that the holiday season is here, see if you can come up with the title of this classic song and which male singer made it a hit in 1954.
“Home For The Holidays” made famous by Perry Como in 1954 It was written by Robert Allen lyrics by Al Stillman
…From Pennsylvania, folks are travelin down to Dixies sunny shore
From Atlantic to Pacific, gee, the traffic is terrific …”
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Keeping with the spirit of Thanksgiving, can you guess this song of gratitude from the late 1970s? Hint – It was also used as the theme song from a popular NBC tv show that ran from 1985-1992.
The song was “Thank You For Being A Friend” by Andrew Gold in 1978
…”And if you threw a party
Invited everyone you knew
You would see, the biggest gift would be from me
and the card attached would say…”
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Can you guess this Halloween favorite tune from the early 1960s?
The song was “Monster Mash” by Bobby Pickett and the Crypt-Kickers in 1962.
…Out from his coffin, Drac’s voice did ring. Seems her was troubled by just one thing. Opened the lid and shook his fist and said….”
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Can you guess this autumn-named tune from the late 1970s?
It was the hit “September Morn” by Neil Diamond in 1979.
“…We danced until the night became a brand new day – Two lovers playing scenes from some romantic play…”
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Do you recognize this iconic hot weather song from the late 1950s?
This was from that memorable tune, “Summertime Blues” by Eddie Cochran 1959
“… Well my mom and pop told me, “Son you gotta make some money, If you want to use the car to go ridin’ next Sunday…”
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See if you can guess this summertime hit from the 1960s.
Who can forget this beach loving song, “Under the Boardwalk” by The Drifters from 1964?
- “…And your shoes get so hot you wish your tired feet were fire proof…”
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See if you can name this 1958 hit and what guitar-strumming icon sang it.
This rocking tune that will quickly fill up the dance floor is ” Johnny B. Goode” by Chuck Berry
- “…He used to carry his guitar in a gunney sack Or sit beneath the trees by the railroad track …”
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See if you can name the following wintery tune often played during the holiday season.
This seasonal tune is “Sleigh Ride” written by Leroy Anderson in 1948 with lyrics by Mitchell Parish. This song was actually composed during a July heatwave.
- “Our cheeks are nice and rosy and comfy cozy are we…”
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Can you recall the name of the following theme song from a controversial sitcom that ran during the 1970s?
This song is “And Then There’s Maude” from Norman Lear’s 1972-1978 sitcom Maude. The show was a spinoff of All In The Family and featured Bea Arthur in the lead role. This tune was written by Dave Grusin and Andrew Bergman.
- “Lady Godiva was a freedom rider. She didn’t care if the whole world looked…”
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See if you recognize this R&B classic and the woman who made it popular in the
early 1960s.
This R&B tune, featured on the album of the same name, is the 1961 classic single “At Last.” It was sung by blues great Etta James (lyrics by Mack Gordon and music by Harry Warren).
- “…I found a dream that I could speak to, a dream that I could call my own…”
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Can you guess the name of this toe tapping tune and the well known movie in which it was featured?
The tune is “Raindrops Keepin Fallin’ On My Head,” sung by B.J. Thomas. It was played during the exciting bike ride scene with Katherine Ross and Paul Newman in the 1969 hitButch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.
- “…So I just did me some talking to the sun and I said I didn’t like the way he got things done…”
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Can you guess the name and writer of this touching and unforgettable love song?
That tune is the 1969 ballad “Something” with words and music written by the late George Harrison. This song was actually written in 1966 as a tribute to his new wife Patti Boyd. Frank Sinatra once called this, “The greatest love song of the past 50 years.”
- “…You’re asking me will my love grow. I don’t know. I don’t know…”
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Can you guess the name of this theme song from a well-know television sitcom that ran from 1962 – 1971?
That tune is “The Ballad of Jed Clampett” by Paul Henning from the CBS smash hit The Beverly Hillbillies.
- “… You’re all invited back again to this locality. To have a heapin helpin of their hospitality …”
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Can you guess the name of this famous Italian song? Who is best known for singing it, and in which movie was it featured?
That Italian song is “That’s Amore” (That’s Love) written by Harry Warren and Jack Brooks. It was sung by the charismatic Dean Martin (with Jerry Lewis and others) in the 1953 movie The Caddy.
- “… In Napoli, Where love is king, When boy meets girl, Here’s what they say …”
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