Yacht Rock
NYC Potpourri
Not Your Average Bear
Before and After
Nyacht Rock?
100
After winning 5 grammys for his 1979 eponymous debut album, his theme for a 1981 hit movie Arthur won the Oscar for best original song.
Who is Christopher Cross?
100
From 1931 to 1972, this was New York City's tallest building.
What is the Empire State Building?
100
I played for the Chicago Bears from '85-93.
Who is Walter Refrigerator Perry?
100
Murdoch and Face score the last goal for an Olympic Gold Medal.
What is A-Team USA
100
Name the tenor.
Who is Jose Carreras?
200
Before he got footloose, this prolific songwriter folk-rocked out on "Your Mama Don't Dance" and "Danny's Song" with ex-Buffalo Springfield bassist Jim Messina.
Who is Kenny Loggins?
200
Environmental protections in New York have contributed to the resurgence of these large marine mammals, often observed off the coasts of Brooklyn, Rockaway, and Staten Island.
What are Humpback Whales
200
He said "You wouldn’t have won if we’d beaten you."
Who is Yogi Berra?
200
The temperature is rising and the groom is getting restless.
What is Hot in Here Comes the Bride
200
What is Miami Sound Machine?
300
This critically acclaimed New York jazz duo took their band's name from a literature.
Who are Steely Dan?
300
Pigeon racing is among the many idiosyncracies of this well known New York Heavyweight.
Who is Mike Tyson?
300
This film director, seen here in 1977, made a popular, if grizzly 2005 documentary about an American man's interaction with bears.
Who is Werner Herzog?
300
A brunch drink sounds great after all that chimney sweeping.
What is Bloody Mary Poppins?
300
Composer of "the Planets"
Who is Gustav Holst?
400
The 1994 hit Regulate by West Coast rappers Warren G and Nate dog sampled this 1982 hit by Michael McDonald.
What is "I Keep Forgettin"?
400
This building on the corner of Broad and Pearl Streets in the financial district was built in 1671 and was originally the home of New Amsterdam Mayor Stephen Van Cortlandt and figured prominently in the American Revolution.
What is Fraunces Tavern?
400
This German toy maker originated the design for stuffed toy bears, popularized as Teddy Bears in America, in 1902. Originals of the toy are sought after collectibles.
Who is Steiff?
400
Globe trotting real estate shopper or suave spy?
What is house hunters international man of mystery?
400
He's the namesake of a famous musician father and grandfather
Who is Hank Williams III?
500
Enjoying a recent resurgence in popularity, this Yacht Rock super-group of studio musicians was the original backing band for the multi-platinum Michael Jackson album Thriller.
Who is Toto?
500
New York City has the largest population of people from this place in the world.
What is Puerto Rico?
500
Yogi Bear is said to be inspired by this character from early TV comedy The Honeymooners.
Who is Ed Norton?
500
British detective gets a sideline in general contracting and renovation.
What is Sherlock Holmes on Homes.
500
Who is Miles Davis?