NO. 1 SONGS
POP MUSIC
WE LOVE "R" MUSIC
MUSIC INDUSTRY TERMS
HITS & MISSES
100
In 2013 & 2014 this rapper had a monster hit with "The Monster", featuring Rihanna
Who is EMINEM?
100
"I'm in trouble deep", Madonna tells her dad in this 1986 hit
What is PAPA DON'T PREACH?
100
He had only one Top 20 hit, but it was a big one: "(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay" in 1968
Who was OTIS REDDING?
100
Incorporating part of an old song into a new song, or trying a free piece of cheese at the deli
What is SAMPLING?
100
With Maroon 5, this miss sang "Moves Like Jagger"
Who is CHRISTINA AGUILERA?
200
In 1973 this brother & sister duo were on top of the charts with "Top Of The World"
Who are THE CARPENTERS?
200
This group's 1972 no. 1 hit "Papa Was a Rollin' Stone" isn't about Mick or Keith
Who are THE TEMPTATIONS?
200
Aerosmith's Steven Tyler & Joe Perry joined this rap trio on their 1986 hit "Walk This Way"
What is RUN-D.M.C.?
200
If your iPod display reads "Drake f/ Majid Jordan", the f/ stands for this
What is FEATURING?
200
2009's "Paparazzi"
Who is LADY GAGA?
300
In 1971 this soulful man followed up "Tired Of Being Alone" with the No. 1 hit "Let's Stay Together
Who is AL GREEN?
300
In 1965 we learned from him that Papa had acquired a "Brand New Bag"; in 1974, that he "Don't Take No Mess"
Who is JAMES BROWN?
300
While still a Commodore, he penned "Lady" for Kenny Rogers
Who is LIONEL RICHIE?
300
An album that sells 10 million copies is certified this gem
What is DIAMOND?
300
From 1985: "Material Girl"
Who is MADONNA?
400
This reggae group does well with covers: their versions of "Red Red Wine" & "Can't Help Falling In Love" hit No. 1
What is UB40?
400
"I'm gonna be like you, Dad / You know I'm gonna be like you", he sang in the 1974 hit "Cat's In The Cradle"
Who is HARRY CHAPIN?
400
This 2013 Imagine Dragons hit begins, "I'm waking up to ash and dust, I sip my brow and I sweat my rust"
What is RADIOACTIVE?
400
"AC" stands for this radio format favored by some folks of a certain age
What is ADULT CONTEMPORARY?
400
From the "Breaking Dawn, Part 1" soundtrack: "A Thousand Years"
Who is CHRISTINA PERRI?
500
It is my belief that this Scott Stapp rock group had a No. 1 hit with the 2000 song "With Arms Wide Open"
What is CREED?
500
This group had some words for absentee dads: "Father of mine, tell me where have you been/You know I just close my eyes, my whole world disappeared..."
What is EVERCLEAR?
500
Janet Jackson sang, "People of the world today, are we looking for a better way of life? We are part of" this
What is THE RHYTHM NATION
500
A songwriter can make money writing these; they are brief catchy tunes to sell cars, tissues or prunes
What are JINGLES?
500
This singer, songwriter & pianist sang "Honestly, I want to see you be brave..."
Who is SARA BAREILLES?