Let's play music trivia

[Thelonious Funk]

Derek Trucks.

[Chris D]

Ah...

What is musically significant/unusual about the "Mission Impossible" theme song ever since it started in the old TV show? (i.e. nothing new with the new remixes)

[Chris D]

Nobody? This is fairly evident to those who know about music, not intuitive for the general public, but a neat tidbit for those who have read music or played music or such.

[Brandon B]

Don't know much about music structure (or have forgotten it), but it has a 5:4 bpm pattern?

Or that it was written by a guy named "Lalo"?

BB

[Chris D]

There you go... it's written in 5-4 time, which is quite unusual for music. But the song really flows, and it's catchy, so it didn't turn out super weird. In part of the song, it goes to 4-4 time, which is much more conventional, and then back to 5-4 for the main chorus part.

[chasw98]

Who wrote "This Diamond Ring" and what group had a hit with it?

[dave]

Leon Russell wrote This Diamond Ring and Gary Lewis and the Playboys
had the success with the song.
Later, Dave... The year was 1965 (I think)

[chasw98]

Leon Russell wrote This Diamond Ring and Gary Lewis and the Playboys
had the success with the song.
Later, Dave... The year was 1965 (I think)

correctomundo!

[Danbry39]

Wow, one I think I might know the answer for. Definitely, it was Gary Lewis (Jerry's son) and the Playboys and wasn't the writer something like Al Kooper of Super Session and Highway 61 Revisited fame? I just remember that it was someone like that and am pretty sure it was Al.

If I'm right, it will only be about three years since I last knew an answer, so, even if you have to lie, tell me I'm right, ok? :B

[Danbry39]

Oops, I see I was both late and wrong.

[dave]

Alright, its been a while since I did this, so... here goes.

Who did the song "Play That Funky Music White Boy"

[chasw98]

Alright, its been a while since I did this, so... here goes.

Who did the song "Play That Funky Music White Boy"

Wild Cherry.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Play_That_Funky_Music

[dave]

Right on Chasw98 "Wild Cherry" it is...
heres another one, Who had a hit with the track entitled "Scorpio" back in the early 70s??? BTW good job with "Wild Cherry"

[dave]

This was a tough one,to be sure...
the name of the artist was, "Dennis Coffey" and "The Detroit Guitar Band"
the name of the recording company was "Sussex" the name of the L/P is titled,
"Evolution" this is a really good instumental guitar track...

[itssmoke]

heres a good question for trivia... name the most popular band of the 1960's that never had a number 1 hit??

[Chris D]

Huh... good question. The Monkeys ever hit #1?

[David Meek]

heres another one, Who had a hit with the track entitled "Scorpio" back in the early 70s???

Hey Dave, how's things? I was thinking of Rick Wakeman, but that was the 80's I guess.

Instrumental guitar? Gotta check it out. Thanks for the heads-up.

[David Meek]

Huh... good question. The Monkeys ever hit #1?

Yes they did with one or two of their songs. Don't remember which tho'.

[David Meek]

Here's another Monkees question. Who was their lead-in act in 1967?

[JHILE]

Hendrix, i think....

[itssmoke]

hello. the monkees are a good guess. actually bubble gum was what kept them from hitting number one almost every time. this band had numerous number 2 songs , it seemed for them that everytime they had a great song recorded there was bubble gum . you know like for instance yummy yummy yummy ... ? maybe thats a hint? any more good guesses?

[itssmoke]

heres a hendrix question. kinda vague but.... a major recording artist of the 1950's wanted to sign hendrix when he first heard him perform in the 60's , some referred to this guy as " wizard". who was he?

[H.T.C]

yummy,yummy,yummy...i got love in my tummy by the bubble gum factory or somthing like that.

I suppose one...two...three...red light made it to number 1 before any monkeys song did.

[itssmoke]

hey ,,, come on guys ,, ive got a couple pretty good trivia questions posted for your entertainment. ill give a couple more clues. on the first question : the MOST popular band of the 1960's to never have a number 1 hit ? clue, this bands front man went on to a sucessful solo career, recording several albums, one of which he played every instrument and all vocals single handedly. second question: a major recording artist of the 1950's wanted to sign hendrix the first time he heard him in the 60's ... some call this guy "wizard".. ? clue , hendrix used a few of this guys inventions on every recording and live show he did. i should say that he wanted to sign hendrix but did not...

[Danbry39]

Cream???

Traffic???

[Danbry39]

Well, I guess cross off Cream as Clapton never played all the instruments.

Steve Winwood could play a ton of instruments, but I'm not sure they'd be considered that popular.

Stevie Wonder often played quite a few instruments on recordings, but I don't recall him being in a group.

Signed I'm stumped, but extremely curious.

Good questions.

I'll be racking my brain though.

[Danbry39]

For all that were waiting for the answer, itssmoke sent them along to me via email. He can't post at the moment, so he said I could post them for you:

anyways CCR is the answer to the first question. fogerty recorded an album titled " Blue Ridge Rangers". HE PLAYED ALL INSTRUMENTS AND VOCALS AS WELL AS RECORDING THE TRACKS AND MIXING. the answer to the second question is Les Paul. he had a string of number ones with Mart Ford in the early 50's . he heard Hendrix play one night and wanted to sign him then , however when he returned to discuss this futher with hendrix , he had already been signed. Les Pauls inventions are legendary including , close miking , multi track recording (over dubbing) along with effects design and modification (wah wah , fuzz, ...). personally i credit him with the invention of the electric guitar, some would say Leo Fender,,, debateable. you can pass this along if you choose. best regards, itssmoke

[David Meek]

Hendrix, i think....

We have a winner to the "lead band for the Monkees question".

The combination didn't last long as the musical styles were somewhat at odds with each other. :gah:

[David Meek]

Hmmm, lemme see if I can dredge up a question from one of my "favorite bands" list. . . .

Okay, who was the lead vocalist/guitarist that had to leave The Doobie Brothers after they became successful due to medical issues? FWIW, he came back after a decade and is still with the band.

[David Meek]

Jeez, I either stumped you all into insensibility or nobody followed the Doobies other than me.

[H.T.C]

For all that were waiting for the answer, itssmoke sent them along to me via email. He can't post at the moment, so he said I could post them for you:

anyways CCR is the answer to the first question. fogerty recorded an album titled " Blue Ridge Rangers". HE PLAYED ALL INSTRUMENTS AND VOCALS AS WELL AS RECORDING THE TRACKS AND MIXING. the answer to the second question is Les Paul. he had a string of number ones with Mart Ford in the early 50's . he heard Hendrix play one night and wanted to sign him then , however when he returned to discuss this futher with hendrix , he had already been signed. Les Pauls inventions are legendary including , close miking , multi track recording (over dubbing) along with effects design and modification (wah wah , fuzz, ...). personally i credit him with the invention of the electric guitar, some would say Leo Fender,,, debateable. you can pass this along if you choose. best regards, itssmoke

Of course their big hit was "mocking bird hill".

[Danbry39]

Itssmoke agrees regarding the information by H.T.C.

He emailed me to add the following:
referring to les paul and mary ford. i would like to remind him of their other hits during the 1950's."how high the moon" was also a number one , their general career(together as a duet) is something like this...1948-1958(for the capital label).. two # 1's ,,eight top 5 ,,seventeen top 10 ,, thirty top 20 ,, thirty-seven top 40... plus t.v. shows .. radio shows .. personal appearances , and continually inventing. pretty impressive for a musican/ inventor, by anyones standard, especially considering the fact that he was using his own inventions to do his own recording. he brought the music industry into the modern era. from several different directions. for guitar players , for vocalists , for recording engineers ,, much of what they did/do he made possible. he might be pop and rock musics best friend!!

[Danbry39]

Jeez, I either stumped you all into insensibility or nobody followed the Doobies other than me.

Well, I'll confess that I really don't follow the Doubie Brothers, but I'll guess it's Simmons, as he was their lead singer and a guitarist, before the other guy came in (singer/keyboardest) and became kind of a sensation. I actually liked the earlier Doobies better.

Just a guess, but the rules of dumb luck mean I gotta get one of the answers right at some point.

[David Meek]

Well, I'll confess that I really don't follow the Doubie Brothers, but I'll guess it's Simmons, as he was their lead singer and a guitarist, before the other guy came in (singer/keyboardest) and became kind of a sensation. I actually liked the earlier Doobies better.

Just a guess, but the rules of dumb luck mean I gotta get one of the answers right at some point.

Keith, you're close but not quite there. And I most definitely agree with you about the early vs. the later Doobies. They went way too pop with Michael McDonald at the helm.

[dave]

It' Been a few days guys!
Mr. Meek the answer to Your Doobie Brothers Question is 'Tom Johnston' to my recollection, he had to leave because of stomach problems. With his departure
IMHO went one of the major foundations of the Doobies... Theres still a few of us
hardcore fans around!

Hope all is well with everyone!!!
regards, Dave...

[dave]

My lastest st Money Pit!

[Danbry39]

Hey, Dave. Is that a new car? Looks real nice. Took up a new hobby myself around four weeks ago. I mention this because interests like these are a big part of what life is all about. Keep on building those vehicles up. I'm very impressed.

[dave]

Hi Keith,
Thanks for the compliment. I've been in the restoration process for over three years.
It's a great diversion to those rough work days. I've gotta say that Becky & I really
enjoyed meeting You and the family back in 07. Hope all is well!
BTW: whats the new hobby!!!

Dave.

[Danbry39]

Don't laugh now.

I've decided to learn the guitar. It started with my youngest daughter, saying she wanted to learn, so I went out and bought her one. Then, I thought, hey, I've always wanted to learn. We could learn together. I went out and bought myself an electric acoustic guitar and amp. Well, you know I can get obsessive and, before you know it, I went out and bought an electric guitar too. Now, I'm just waiting for the amp I've chosen to go on sale.

I practice about 45-60 minutes a day and don't care if I ever get great. It's just fun and relaxing. There's an awful amount of stuff to learn with all the open chords, other chords, barre chords, scales, fingerpicking, etc. and, especially at 57, I'm probably not the most limber, musically talented person in the world, but I'll tell you I really, really enjoy it.

Can't wait until one of the amps I want goes on sale, which I expect to be in a week or two.

Talk to you later. Oh, by the way, one of your recent emails had pictures of dogs. I'm using a couple for wallpapers, especially since one is a dead ringer for one of our dogs.

[dave]

I can visualise You playing Guitar! :T
what type of music are you two going to aim for.
I'd enjoy hearing some of the creative stuff that you guys come up with!
if and whenever, send me some tracks and I will overdub a backing
keyboard track to whatever you send
over the past few years I've composed a few new tracks one of them is a 16
minute progressive thing honoring music of the 60s and 70s and I am looking
for some guitar overdubs for that! (this track you haven't heard) theres also
three others that have been done in 08. I bet You and Katie are becoming really proficiant at it!


Very Cool Indeed Keith!

Dave.

[Danbry39]

As far as types of music, I bought the electric with the thoughts of playing some bluesy type music, but, now, I'm not so sure. Even though I can't play well at all now, or maybe ever, something about playing melodies on the acoustic really is relaxing. I've been playing simple melodic songs like Scarborough Fair and Greensleeves and just enjoying it. As Katie is having a lot more difficult time of it, I actually figured out how she could play the melody to one of her favorite songs, "And I Love Her", by the Beatles, to kind of encourage her. I'm sure what I wrote out isn't perfect, but it sounds right and it would give her a sense of what was at the end of the tunnel.

I also have started playing good, but not too difficult, chordal songs like Heart of Gold and Hey Joe. Again, mistake ridden, but so much fun for me. I realize that I'll never be as good on guitar as you are on organ, but it just makes me feel good nonetheless.

That may change as I did break down and order the amp for the electric guitar and it'll be here late next week. My fingers don't move fast enough to play hard pushing blues, but, maybe, tasteful slow bluesy stuff will work if I work hard at it.

[jackmcmanus21]

good luck keith!

[dave]

Well its been a couple of years, Hows everyone doing... Regards, Dave.

[Chris D]

Hi Dave! :later:

[dave]

That sounds like fun Chris, We ended up moving to Boulder City NV a few years ago, Got tired of the rain in Wa. State... Good hearing from You God Bless,,, Dave...