60's
The "Godfather of Soul, was born in 1933 and died in 2006. He was a prolific singer, songwriter and bandleader, as well as one of the most iconic figures in funk and soul music. "I Got You", most commonly known as "I Feel Good", is one of his many famous songs. Is it: BILL WITHERS, MICHAEL JACKSON, NAT KING COLE, JAMES BROWN
JAMES BROWN
"Y.M.C.A", though a popular gym and exercise place, became a popular tune in 1977. Though inspired by the YMCA, Victor Willis (co-song writer) wanted to write a song that could fit anyone's life style which actually matches the theme of the band's costumes. It is: COMMODORES, THE VILLAGE PEOPLE, PINK FLOYD, EAGLES
The Village People
In 1980, "Another One Bites the Dust" became a popular hit. The producers were not a fan of the drum beat, though the lead vocalist was determined to make it into a solid tune. This band has many #1 hits, but I bet you never knew that this is the song they use for CPR training because its' base line has close to 110 bpm, which matches the recommended chest compression rate. Which band are we talking about? Is it:
QUEEN, BON JOVI, AEROSMITH, THE BANGLES
Queen
You may recognize the name, Kurt Cobain. He was a part of this famous group that made "Smells Like Teen Spirit" a huge success. He said this song was an attempt to write a song in the style of the Pixies, a band he greatly admired.
This band set the standard for '90s grunge music, and (for better or for worse) opened the door to the millions of disaffected rock music that followed for the rest of the decade.
What band is this?
RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS, THE FUGEES, THE CRANBERRIES, NIRVANA
Nirvana
BEYONCEE, RHIANA, SHAKIRA, ALICIA KEYS
Alicia Keys
This group became a definitive vocal group of the 60's, made up of 5 people. One of Motown's most elastic acts, they tackled both lush pop and politically charged funk with equal flair. Among their greatest hits, you may know "My Girl", a popular tune that came out of the 60's. Is it: JACKSON 5, THE TEMPTATIONS, BEACH BOYS, BEATLES
The Temptations
In 1978, the musical "Grease" made its' appearance becoming the highest grossing musical of all time. It cost $6 million to create this production, but they took in $400 million internationally! :) "You're the One That I Want" hit the charts as well. John Travolta and Olivia Newton John were the singers, what were their names? Hint: S/D
Sandra Dee and Danny Zuko
In 1982, "Billie Jean" hit the charts. It was written about this vocalist's stalker who made his life more difficult. He never talked about her, but needed a way to vent without her noticing it was about her.
"A musician knows hit material. It has to feel right. Everything has to feel in place. It fulfills you and it makes you feel good. You know it when you hear it. That's how I felt about 'Billie Jean.' I knew it was going to be big while I was writing it. I was really absorbed in that song. One day during a break in a recording session I was riding down the Ventura Freeway with Nelson Hayes, who was working with me at the time. 'Billie Jean' was going around in my head and that's all I was thinking about. We were getting off the freeway when a kid on a motorcycle pulls up to us and says, 'Your car's on fire.' Suddenly we noticed the smoke and pulled over and the whole bottom of the Rolls-Royce was on fire. That kid probably saved our lives. If the car had exploded, we could have been killed. But I was so absorbed by this tune floating in my head that I didn't even focus on the awful possibilities until later."
Who sang this song? Is it:
ELTON JOHN, BON JOVI, PRINCE, MICHAEL JACKSON
Michael Jackson
In 1977, this freshman was wanting to get out of Louisiana to become a pop star. She actually began her fame as a mouseketeer as a member of the "Mickey Mouse Club," ironically at the same time as "Justin Timberlake." Her iconic and first single debut, "Hit Me Baby One More Time," made her into the pop star she is today. Who am I?
CHRISTINA AGUILERA, BRITNEY SPEARS, MADONNA, JOJO
Britney Spears
What Mrs. Stouffer's favorite genre of music in high school and what is it now?
Country/Rock
This woman (1942-2018) was many things during her life including singer, songwriter, civil rights and women's activist, and more. She even stood beside Martin Luther King Jr., speaking out and breaking down barriers. The song "R.E.S.P.E.C.T" was not her original song and was written for the respect of the working man. This woman saw this song as an opening to empower women, rewrote it, then made it into one of the biggest hits of all time. Is it: ARETHA FRANKLIN, BILLIE HOLIDAY, TINA TURNER, BEYONCEE
a leader of the civil rights and women's movements.
"R.E.S.P.E.C.T"
Aretha Franklin
Though you may recognize this popular tune from "Mamma Mia", "Dancing Queen" became popular in the 70's by a Swedish group. It topped the charts in more than a dozen countries, though it was the only #1 this group had in the United States. Is it:
CHER, DIANA ROSS, JANICE JOPLIN, ABBA
ABBA
Bart Herbison, a co-writer of "Don't Stop Believin', believed that it was one of the greatest songs ever written. His explanation was that it was the most contagious song ever written because you can be in the worst mood ever — in a place (where) you don't want anybody to talk to. And that (song) comes on, and you just start moving with it.
Who wrote this famous song?
REO SPEEDWAGON, JOURNEY, ZZ TOP, ACDC
Journey
"You're Still the One" was nominated for for 4 Grammy Awards in 1999, winning 2. It was #2 on the Billboard Charts for 9 weeks, becoming this Canadian artists' first top 10 hit in the U.S. This country artist has many hits, "From This Moment" or "Come On Over" becoming just a couple of them. Who is she?
TRISHA YEARWOOD, CARRIE UNDERWOOD, SHANIA TWAIN, FAITH HILL
Shania Twain
In 2003, “Seven Nation Army" was released. It started out about two specific people I knew in Detroit. It was about gossip, the spreading of lies and the other person’s reaction to it. It came from a frustration of watching my friends do this to each other. In the end, it started to become a metaphor for things I was going through. But I never set out to write an expose on myself. To me, the song was a blues at the beginning of the twenty-first century.
What band is this?
THE WHITE STRIPES, NIRVANA, SANTANA, JUSTIN BIEBER
The White Stripes
"I'm a Believer", composed by Neil Diamond, was the no. 1 hit of 1966 and the biggest selling record of 1967. Many people, including the band, did not expect this song to become as popular as it did. Which band made it hit the charts? THE KINGSMAN, SMASHMOUTH, THE ROLLING STONES, THE MONKEES
The Monkees
In the 1970's, "Turn the Beat Around" became a disco standard that earned a Grammy nomination for Best Pop Female Vocal though it never made #1 on the charts. This was the only hit for this vocal artist and it never made #1 on the charts. However, it was remade years later by another talented artist who made it to #1. Who is the original artist? Is it:
VICKI SUE ROBINSON, SHAKIRA, JENNIFER LOPEZ, GLORIA ESTEFAN
In 1986, "Livin' On A Prayer" became te 1986 rock anthem, a #1 hit, and this band's signature song. Who am I?
BON JOVI, JOURNEY, METALLICA, AEROSMITH
Bon Jovi
Written by composer James Horner (who died in a 2015 plane crash at age 61) and lyricist Will Jennings, “My Heart Will Go On” debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 on Feb. 28, 1998, buoying the Titanic soundtrack’s 16-week run atop the Billboard 200. “My Heart Will Go On” didn’t just take off -- it became synonymous with Cameron’s blockbuster movie, and a signature for this famous singer. (She is also Canadian and is also known for being able to hold out notes for a long period of time.) Who am I?
ALANIS MORISSETTE, SHERRYL CROW, MADONNA, CELINE DION
Celine Dion
However, this artist is known for her counterpart, Tim McGraw, also a flourishing American country artist.
Who am I?
CARRIE UNDERWOOD, REBA MCINTYRE, FAITH HILL, DOLLY PARTON
Faith Hill
Based on an 18th Century French melody, "Can't Help Falling In Love" was not expected to become a huge hit. It was meant to be one of the songs that people just listened to and moved onto the next one. When recorded, it took 29 takes of the song because the original tempo was much too slow and it frustrated this singer. However, it took a year and it made it from #62 to #2 on the charts. Which singer made it popular from the movie "Blue Hawaii?" Is it:
VAN MORRISON, ELVIS PRESLEY, BOB DYLAN, STEPPENWOLF
Elvis Presley
"Bennie and the Jets" was written as an homage to glam rock, a style defined by outrageous costumes that was popular in the early '70s, especially in the UK. The vocalist who made this popular never expected it to become a huge hit. The vocal stutter of "B-B-B-Bennie..." Bernie Taupin thought this worked very well with the futuristic, robotic theme of his lyrics. Said Taupin: "That's a little quirk of the song which I'm sad to say I had nothing to do with. That and that wonderful big chord at the beginning. I think those two things are what probably made that song so popular. Neither of which I had anything to do with." This vocalist is known across the world and was friends with Princess Diana, singing "Candle In the Wind" at her funeral. Who is it?
DAVID BOWIE, PAUL MCCARTNEY, JOHN LENNON, ELTON JOHN
"I Love Rock and Roll" was originally recorded by the Arrows in 1975. This famous artist/group, heard the song on the "The Arrows Show." She knew that it was a cover hit that couldn't be passed up and she was right! Who am I?
JOAN JETT AND THE HEARTBREAKERS, TINA TURNER, CYNDI LAUPER, BLONDIES
Joan Jett and the Heartbreakers
This american boy band released "I Want it That way" on April 12, 1999. It was nominated for 3 Grammy's and reached the #1 spot in more than 25 countries. What is the name of this band?
BACKSTREET BOYS, NSYNC, THIRD EYE BLIND, HANSON
Backstreet Boys
Name a song on today's Billboard hits.
1. Drivers License by Olivia Rodrigo
2. 34 + 35 by Ariana Grande
3. Calling My Phone by Little TJay featuring 6lack
4. Blinding Lights by The Weeknd
5. Up by Cardi B
6. Save Your Tears by The Weeknd
7. Mood by 24Goldn featuring iann dior
8. Go Crazy by Chris Brown & Young Thug
9.Levitating by Dua Lipa featuring DaBaby
10. Positions by Ariana Grande