Name That Song
This song by Queen famously asks, “Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy?
What is “Bohemian Rhapsody”?
“Jolene”
Who is Dolly Parton?
This singer was known as the “King of Rock and Roll.”
Who is Elvis Presley?
“House of the Rising Sun” — The Animals
1960s
“Ain't no sunshine when she's gone…”
“It's not warm when she's away.”
This song by The Temptations is about a girl with beautiful eyes and begins with the famous line, “I've got sunshine”
What is “My Girl”?
"Rocky Mountain High"
Who is John Denver?
This band sang “Take It Easy” and “Hotel California.”
Who are the Eagles?
“Stuck in the Middle with You” — Stealers Wheel
1970s
“Raindrops keep fallin' on my ______.”
Head
This 1970s Fleetwood Mac hit features the famous lyric about “thunder only happens when it’s raining.”
What is “Dreams”?
“Stand by Me”
Who is Ben E. King?
This singer was known as the "King of Pop"
Who is Michael Jackson?
“Go Your Own Way” — Fleetwood Mac
1970s
“Close to you, why do birds suddenly ______.”
Appear
This 1960s song by The Mamas & the Papas describes California and begins with a reference to a cold winter’s day.
What is “California Dreamin’”?
“You're So Vain”
Who is Carly Simon?
This singer wrote and performed “On the Road Again.”
Who is Willie Nelson?
"Purple Rain" - Prince
1980s
“Oh, what a night, late December back in ______.”
'63
This 1972 song by America describes traveling along a California highway and includes references to “purple rain.”
What is “Ventura Highway”?
"Uptown Girl"
Who is Billy Joel?
This group recorded the 1960s hit “Mrs. Robinson,” featured in the movie The Graduate.
Who are Simon & Garfunkel?
"Freedom!" - George Michael
1990s
“Wake me up before you ______.”
Go-go — Wham!