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Name that tune (answers)

See if you can name the following wintery tune often played during the holiday season.
Published November/December 2002

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?
Published September/October 2002

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 can name this inspirational song, best known from the award-winning movie musical from the late 1960s.
Published July/August 2002

This song is "Climb Ev'ry Mountain" from the 1965 Oscar-winner, The Sound of Music. The character of Mother Abess was played by actress Peggy Wood. However, her voice was dubbed by Margery McKay. The song was written by Richard Rodgers and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II in 1959.

“...ford every stream, Follow ev'ry rainbow, till you find your dream...”

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See if you recognize this R&B classic and the woman who made it popular in the early 1960s.
Published July/August 2002

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?
Published March/April 2002

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 hit Butch 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?

Published January/February 2002

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?
Published November/December 2001

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 unforgettable song about peace, and the singer/songwriter who made it popular?
Published September/October 2001

That tune is "Imagine" written and sung by John Lennon and featured on the 1971 album by the same name.

“... I wonder if you can, No need for greed or hunger, A brotherhood of man ...”

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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?
Published July/August 2001

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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Can you guess the name of this classic love song? What movie made it famous featuring the unforgettable character who sang it?
Published May/June 2001

That love song is "As Time As Goes By" written by Herman Hupfield. It was featured in the 1942 movie Casablanca and performed by Dooley Wilson who played the piano player, Sam.

“... And when two lovers woo, They still say I love you, On that you can rely...”

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Can you guess the name of this springtime love song? For bonus points, who sang it in the movie by the same name?
Published March/April 2001

That love song is "April Love," from the same titled 1957 movie. Lyrics were written by Paul Francis Webster with music by Sammy Fain. It was sung by Pat Boone.

“...Rain to grow the flowers for her first bouquet...”

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Can you guess the name of this classic love song? For bonus points, what musical duo wrote the tune?
Published January/February 2001

That classic tune is "My Funny Valentine" from the 1937 show "Babes in Arms". It was written by the renowned songwriting duo Rodgers & Hart.

“...Your looks are laughable. Unphotographable. Yet your’re my favorite work of art...”

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Can you guess the name of this cold weather tune? For bonus points, who wrote it?
Published November/December 2001

That tune is "Winter Wonderland," written by Felix Bernard/Dick Smith.

“... We’ll frolic and play the Eskimo way ...“

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Can you guess the name of this spooky tune? For bonus points, name the men responsible for the music and lyrics.
Published September/October 2001

That tune is “That Old Black Magic,” written by Harold Arlen and lyrics by Johnny Mercer. This song was featured in the 1942 movie “Star Spangled Rhythm.”

“... that you weave so well. Those icy fingers up and down my spine...“

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Can you guess the name of this classic? For bonus points, name the crooner who made it famous.
Published July/August 2001

That tune is "Young at Heart," made famous by Frank Sinatra

“For as rich as you are, it's much better by far“

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Can you guess the name of this warm-weather classic? For bonus points, name the person who wrote it and the movie in which it appeared.
Published June 2001

That tune is "In the Good Old Summertime," written by George Evans with lyrics by Ren Shields in 1902. It was performed in the 1949 movie of the same name.

“You hold her hand and she holds yours, and that’s a very good sign. That she’s your tootsie wootsie...“

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Can you guess the name of this patriotic song? For bonus points who wrote it and in what year?
Published May 2001

That patriotic tune is "You're a Grand Old Flag," written by George M. Cohan in 1906.

“... neath the Red, White and Blue. Where there's never a boast or brag ...“

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Can you guess the name of this popular springtime song? For bonus points, who wrote it and in what year?
Published April 2001

That memorable tune is "Easter Parade." The song, written by Irving Berlin, was featured in the 1942 film "Holiday Inn."

“... On the avenue, Fifth Avenue, the photographers will snap us ...“

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Can you guess the name of this classic St. Patrick's Day song? For bonus points, who wrote it?
Published March 2001

That classic tune is "When Irish Eyes Are Smiling." The song was written by Chauncey Olcott and Geo. Graff Jr.

“... Sure it's like a morn in spring. In the lilt of Irish laughter. You can hear the angels sing ...“

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