A Musical trivia question

[Ottawan]

As a lot of the regular posters here are close to my age ( well, almost) I thought I would try this question for you. We are all aware of musical "one hit wonders". Below is a list of twelve song titles. Name the artist.

PS : If everyone wishes we can carry on this thread like the Science Fiction Trivia thread

On to the song titles then . . . .

1.  In the Year 2525
2.  I Faught the Law
3.  Ma Belle Amie
4.  Ballad of the Green Berets
5.  96 Tears
6.  The Israelites
7.  Alley-Oop
8.  Green Tambourine
9.  Spirit in the Sky
10. Indiana wants me
11. MacArthur Park
12. Something in the Air

[Bob B.]

I know some of them...

1.  In the Year 2525 - Zager and Evans
2.  I Fought the Law - Bobby Fuller Four
3. 
4.  Ballad of the Green Berets - Sgt. Barry Sadler
5.  96 Tears - ? and the Mysterians
6. 
7. 
8.  Green Tambourine - The Lemon Pipers
9.  Spirit in the Sky – Norman Greenbaum
10.
11. MacArthur Park – Richard Harris
12.

[Ottawan]

Well done Bob, seven correct so far

[snake river rufus]

Man I try to forget the old stuff But I thought 3 was the Beatles

[spacecat27]

I certainly remember all the songs, but the only blank I can fill in (without cheating) is Something In The Air by Thunderclap Newman.  I have it on the vinyl soundtrack album of "The Strawberry Statement."

[Ottawan]

Thunderclap is correct

4 to go . . . .

[spacecat27]

BTW- I thought it was really cool how "Something In The Air" was brought back many years later in the sound track for one of my favorite little space movies- "The Dish." 

[Ottawan]

I haven't seen "The Dish" yet. Did they use the original?

[Ottawan]

Well, it's been a day with no further takers so . . . the other four are . .

Ma Belle Amie by the Tee Set
The Israelites by Desmomd Decker & the Aces
Alley-Oop by The Hollywood Argyles and
Indiana Wants Me by R.Dean Taylor.

As you got seven correct Bob feel free to ask another question if you want to keep this thread going.

[spacecat27]

I haven't seen "The Dish" yet. Did they use the original?

Oh yes- since it's set during Apollo 11 in '69, it's tracked with music from the time.  Great film- worth seeing when you get a chance! 

[Bob B.]

Oh yes- since it's set during Apollo 11 in '69, it's tracked with music from the time. Great film- worth seeing when you get a chance!

I agree; it is a very entertaining movie with a great sound track.

So what are the rules for this thread?  Can we ask any music related question we want?

[Ottawan]

Sounds good to me Bob.

Any music related trivia question will do.

[Bob B.]

My knowledge of music after about the mid-1980s is virtually nil, therefore I’ll concentrate on the 1950s, 60s and 70s.  Let’s go multiple-choice.  The person to correctly answer the most questions first will be the winner.  The category is Billboard Top 40.

Who holds the record for the most #1 records?
A.   The Beattles
B.   The Supremes
C.   The Bee Gees
D.   Paul McCartney
E.   Elvis Presley

Who holds the record for the most top 10 records?
A.   Paul McCartney
B.   Elvis Presley
C.   Stevie Wonder
D.   The Beatles
E.   The Rolling Stones

During the decade of the 1950s, what song spent the most weeks at #1?
A.   Rock Around The Clock
B.   Mack The Knife
C.   Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White
D.   Don’t Be Cruel
E.   Sincerely

During the decade of the 1960s, what song spent the most weeks in the top 10?
A.   I Want to Hold Your Hand
B.   I’m A Believer
C.   Hey Jude
D.   The Theme from “A Summer Place”
E.   Sugar, Sugar

During the decade of the 1970s, what song spent the most weeks in the top 40?
A.   You Light Up My Life
B.   Stayin’ Alive
C.   American Pie
D.   Raindrops Keep Fallin’ On My Head
E.   I Just Want To Be Your Everything

What Song has the most charted versions?
A.   Unchained Melody
B.   Stand By Me
C.   Mack The Knife
D.   Only You
E.   Banana Boat Song

[Ottawan]

Great question Bob!

My attempt would be A,B,C,D,C & A.

That would be; The Beatles, Elvis, Cherry Pink & Apple Blossom White, Summer Place, American Pie & Unchained Melody . . . .

BTW . . . You Light Up My Life was the song we used for our first dance at my wedding

[Bob B.]

You are correct with...

#1 - A, The Beatles
#2 - B, Elvis Presley

Your answers to the others are all incorrect.

So Ottawan has 2 correct answers with 4 more still up for grabs.