Movie Tunes
Six Bee Gees tunes are included in the soundtrack of this 1977 film starring John Travolta
What is Saturday Night Fever? The memorable tunes include “Stayin’ Alive,” “You Should Be Dancing,” and “More Than a Woman.”
The Beatles arrived in the United States.
What is the 1960s? They arrived on February 7, 1964, and appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show on February 9, two days later.
In 1963, this American president was assassinated.
Who is President John F. Kennedy? This was the last time an American president was assassinated—56 years ago.
This Carpenters’ hit begins: “Why do birds suddenly appear every time you are near? Just like me, they long to be…”
What is “Close to You”?
On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me one of these.
What is a partridge in a pear tree?
Simon and Garfunkel’s “Mrs. Robinson” is featured in this 1967 award-winning film.
What is The Graduate? The film stars Dustin Hoffman and Anne Bancroft and was nominated for seven Academy Awards. It won the Best Director award.
Elvis is found dead.
What is the 1970s? He was addicted to prescription drugs and junk food. He was pronounced dead on arrival at the hospital, and he is buried on the grounds of Graceland, his home in Memphis, Tennessee.
In 1989, Chinese troops mowed down thousands of protesters in this square.
What is Tiananmen? An estimated 1,000,000 protesters assembled to pressure the government to move toward democracy
This Elvis Presley tune begins: “When no one else can understand me, when everything I do is wrong, you give me hope and consolation, you give me strength to carry on.”
What is “The Wonder of You”?
On the fifth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me five of these.
What are five golden rings?
“The Entertainer” is the instrumental performed by Marvin Hamlisch on the piano in this 1973 film starring Paul Newman and Robert Redford.
What is The Sting? Scott Joplin composed the music for the film
We watched the O.J. Simpson criminal trial live on TV.
What is the 1990s? Simpson was acquitted of criminal homicide, but he was held liable in the civil trial that followed.
In 1989, this European structure began being torn down.
What is the Berlin Wall? The East Germans began tearing it down piece by piece. The next year, the two countries became one in what is known as the reunification of Germany.
Some lyrics from the Beatles’ enduring hit: “Many times I’ve been alone, and many times I’ve cried. Anyway, you’ll never know the many ways I’ve tried. And still they lead me back…”
What is “The Long and Winding Road”?
On the third day of Christmas, my true love gave to me three of these.
What are three French hens?
Paul McCartney and Wings performs the title song in this 1873 James Bond film
What is Live and Let Die? Roger Moore stars as James Bond.
The first female was confirmed as associate justice on the U.S. Supreme Court.
What is the 1980s. Sandra Day O’Connor, President Ronald Reagan’s appointee, was confirmed with a vote of 99–0 in the U.S. Senate.
In 1980, this volcano in Washington state erupted
What is Mount St. Helens? It went through a steam eruption in 1998, but 1980 was its most recent volcanic eruption
The Mamas and the Papas’ hit song begins: “Want some whiskey in your water? Sugar in your tea? What’s all these crazy questions they’re askin’ me?”
What is “Mama Told Me Not to Come”?
On the eighth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me eight of these.
What are eight maids a-milking?
The final tune in this 1987 film starring Jennifer Grey and Patrick Swayze is “(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life.”
What is Dirty Dancing? Jerry Orbach, who played Det. Lennie Briscoe on Law and Order, played Jennifer Grey’s father in the film.
The Live Aid concert was held in London, England, and raised $127 million for African famine relief.
What is the 1980s? The concert took place at Wembley Stadium, and Prince Charles and Princess Diana attended.
In 1969, Native Americans occupied the island on which this California prison resides.
What is Alcatraz? The occupiers demanded that the United States implement international law. The occupation lasted 18 months and ended when President Richard Nixon granted amnesty to everyone involved in the occupation
A few lines of lyrics from the Five Stairsteps’ tune: “Things’ll get brighter someday, yeah. We’ll put it together, and we’ll get it all done Someday…”
Answer: What is “Ooh Child”?
On the 10th day of Christmas, my true love gave to me 10 of these
What are 10 lords a-leaping?