Remember That Song/I’ll Be Back…

Hi Everybody! If you were thinking that it is odd that I’ve been posting tropical/boating songs and trivia in the middle of winter, there is a reason for it. It is vacation time again! However, this time, I don’t think I’m going to have access to a computer at all. I am going to miss [...]

One Hit Wonders of the ’80s: 1986 – Regina

“Baby Love” by Regina Regina (Regina Richards) wanted to work as a songwriter. She co-wrote “Baby Love” with frequent Madonna collaborator Stephen Bray. The song definitely has an early Madonna feel to it. Regina wanted somebody other than herself to sing the song, however her record label, Atlantic Records, thought otherwise and told Regina to [...]

Remember That Song? – 1/26/12

Today’s special challenge: Name as many places as you can in the song “Kokomo”. Last Song: “Sailing” by Christopher Cross: And if the wind is right you can find the joy Of innocence again Oh, the canvas can do miracles Just you wait and see

Daily Trivia: 1/26/12

Question: In the movie Overboard, how does Dean (Kurt Russell) prove that he can identify Joanna (Goldie Hawn)? Last Question: Which singer performed the vocals for ‘The Love Boat’ from 1977 to 1985? A. Jack Jones B. Robert Goulet C. Tom Jones D. Wayne Newton Answer: Jack Jones Jack Jones was a popular singer in [...]

Daily Trivia: 1/25/12

Question: Which singer performed the vocals for ‘The Love Boat’ from 1977 to 1985? A. Jack Jones B. Robert Goulet C. Tom Jones D. Wayne Newton Last Question: What movie did this quote come from: “The luck is gone, the brain is shot, but the liquor we still got”? Answer: Cocktail Here is a scene [...]

Remember That Song? – 1/25/12

Can you name the artist and song and complete the lyrics: And if the wind is right you can find the joy Of innocence again Oh, the canvas can do miracles ____ ___ ____ ___ ___ Last Song: “The Tide is High” by Blondie: Every girl wants you to be her man, ooo, ooo, ooo, [...]

One Hit Wonders of the ’80s: 1986 – Gavin Christopher

“One Step Closer to You” by Gavin Christopher Gavin Christopher is a R&B singer and musician who has worked with legends such as Donny Hathaway, Curtis Mayfield, and Herbie Hancock. He wrote a couple of hit songs such as “Once You Get Started,” which was recorded by the band Rufus, and hit #10 on the [...]

Daily Trivia: 1/24/12

Question: What movie did this quote come from: “The luck is gone, the brain is shot, but the liquor we still got”? Last Question: In National Lampoon’s Vacation, how long was Wally World going to be closed? A. one day B. two weeks C. one week D. two months Answer: B. two weeks Didn’t they [...]

Remember That Song? – 1/24/12

Can you name the artist and song, and complete the lyrics: Every girl wants you to be her man, ooo, ooo, ooo, but I’ll wait, my dear, ____ ____ __ ____. ___ ___ ___ ____ __ _____ ___ _____ __ ____ ____ ____ __ __ Last Song: “I’m So Excited” by the Pointer Sisters in [...]

Ronald Reagan Quote of the Week – 1/23/12

Intelligence reports say he — Castro — is very worried about me. I’m very worried that we can’t come up with something to justify his worrying. White House diary, (February 11, 1981)