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What is the name of this Sam Cooke tune that compared education and true love? It was released in 1960.
“…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?
“…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.
“…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.
“…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.
“…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.
“…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?
“…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?
“…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?
“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 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?
“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 1940’s era song performed by a famous African American jazz singer and bandleader.
“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.
“…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.
“’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.
“… 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.
“… 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.
“… 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.
“… 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.
“… 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?
“… 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.
“… 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.
“…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.
…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.
…”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?
“…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?
“…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?
“… 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.
“…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.
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…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.
“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?
“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.
“…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?
“…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?
“…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?
“…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?
.. In Napoli, Where love is king, When boy meets girl, Here’s what they say …”
Cynthia Lopinto
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