Marches
Mad and Crazy
Love Songs
Composers Who went Mad
YOU SHOULD BE MAD
(that these singers died
before their time!)
100

This famous march written in 1938 and made popular by Louis Armstrong is popular with elementary students.  It is also sung at funerals with its apocalyptic theme.

What is "When the Saints go marching in."

100

This song begins, "Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today...." and is written by one of the most celebrated artists of our time.

What is "Let's Go Crazy" by Prince?

100

This Italian Composer attempted suicide in the later years of his life and was thought by some to have been responsible for Mozart's death

Who is Antonio Salieri?

100

This lead Rock singer of the Doors died at the young age of 27.

Who is Jim Morrison?

200

This famous March by Mendelssohn is usually played during a wedding.  But at what point?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0wmzoHd6yo&feature=emb_logo

When is at the end of the ceremony as the bride and groom are leaving the church.

200

This song has the lyric, "Got me looking so Crazy right now."

What is "Crazy in Love" by Beyonce.

200

This German composer of the Romantic period was known for his art songs, piano music and orchestral music.  He suffered nervous deterioration and attempted suicide. 

Who is Robert Schumann?

200

This hip-hop singer died at 25 in 1995 in a drive-by shooting.

Who is Tupac Shakur?

300

This march, written by Richard Wagner is in the Opera Lohengrin and is the most highly used bridal processional in present-day weddings. 

What is "The Bridal March?"

300

This song by Billy Joel has the line, "I may be crazy, but it's just a ........"

What is "You may be right?"

300

This composer suffered from diva megolamania and is best known for his Symphonie Fantasique.  

Who is Hector Berlioz?

300

This 1950's Rock and Roll star died in a plane crash.  He is best known for "That'll be the day" and "Peggy Sue."  He is the subject of Don McLean's song, "American Pie" the day the music died.

Who is Buddy Holly?

400

This song is one of Ozzy Osborne's most famous.

What is "Crazy Train?"

400

This lead singer of the Cranberries drowned in the tub while intoxicated in 2018.  

Who is Dolores O'Riordan?