Monday, February 28, 2011

Today In Oldies 2/28/2011

Golden Hits Radio & GHR-2's Everything Oldies.....the people who made the music of the 50's, 60's, 70's, and 80's, and the news they make! 

 

Common Knowledge

Welcome to the first in our series of Everything Oldies Games!  Play along and show off your knowledge of the music of the 50's, 60's, 70's, and 80's by leaving a comment with your answers.  Our first game is Common Knowledge.  We'll give you a series of 4 songs accompanied by video.  You tell us what they have in common.  ***KEEP IN MIND THE COMMON BOND COULD BE FOUND IN THE SONGS, THE ARTISTS, AND/OR THE VIDEO CLIPS***  We'll give you the answers for the entire week in Friday's Everything Oldies

 

ANSWERS TO PREVIOUS COMMON KNOWLEDGE GAMES:

Tuesday 2/15/2011: All clips were songs that appeared on movie soundtracks

Wednesday 2/16/2011: All clips featured artists from Detroit, Michigan

Thursday 2/17/2011: All clips featured artists who hosted prime time TV variety shows in the 60's and 70's

Monday 2/21/2011: All clips featured artists who both hosted and served as musical guests on Saturday Night Live

Tuesday 2/22/2011: All clips featured artists who performed at the Live Aid concerts in either London or Philadelphia

Wednesday 2/23/2011: All clips featured songs that hit #1 on both the Billboard Hot 100 AND Country charts

 

 

Golden Hits Radio and GHR-2's Burning Question of the Day

Today (2/28) in 1977, which legend was attacked by an audience member who tried to strangle him with a rope?

Check back tomorrow at Everything Oldies for the answer, and leave a comment here with your best guess!

Yesterday's Burning Question (and Answer) of the Day

Filming began today in 1964 on a movie called Eight Arms To Hold You.  Who were the stars of that movie, and what was the title under which it was eventually released? 

Answer: The movie, starring The Beatles, eventually became A Hard Day's Night

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Today In Oldies 2/23/2011

Golden Hits Radio & GHR-2's Everything Oldies.....The 50's, The 60's, The 70's, The 80's.  The music we love, and news about the artists who made it!

 

Common Knowledge

Welcome to the first in our series of Everything Oldies Games!  Play along and show off your knowledge of the music of the 50's, 60's, 70's, and 80's by leaving a comment with your answers.  Our first game is Common Knowledge.  We'll give you a series of 4 songs accompanied by video.  You tell us what they have in common.  ***KEEP IN MIND THE COMMON BOND COULD BE FOUND IN THE SONGS, THE ARTISTS, AND/OR THE VIDEO CLIPS***  We'll give you the answers for the entire week in Friday's Everything Oldies

 

Golden Hits Radio and GHR-2's Burning Question of the Day

Filming began today in 1964 on a movie called Eight Arms To Hold You.  Who were the stars of that movie, and what was the title under which it was eventually released? 

Check back tomorrow at Everything Oldies for the answer, and leave a comment here with your best guess!

Yesterday's Burning Question (and Answer) of the Day

In 1979, one of the first major sponsorship deals involving a group's concert tour was signed.  Who was the advertiser, and who was the band?

Answer: The advertiser was Budweiser, who became a sponsor of Journey's '79 tour.   

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Today In Oldies 2/22/2011

Golden Hits Radio & GHR-2's Everything Oldies....Shining the spotlight on the music of the 50's, 60's, 70's, and 80's and the stars who made it! 

 

Common Knowledge

Welcome to the first in our series of Everything Oldies Games!  Play along and show off your knowledge of the music of the 50's, 60's, 70's, and 80's by leaving a comment with your answers.  Our first game is Common Knowledge.  We'll give you a series of 4 songs accompanied by video.  You tell us what they have in common.  ***KEEP IN MIND THE COMMON BOND COULD BE FOUND IN THE SONGS, THE ARTISTS, AND/OR THE VIDEO CLIPS***  We'll give you the answers for the entire week in Friday's Everything Oldies

 

 

Golden Hits Radio and GHR-2's Burning Question of the Day

In 1979, one of the first major sponsorship deals involving a group's concert tour was signed.  Who was the advertiser, and who was the band?

Check back tomorrow at Everything Oldies for the answer, and leave a comment here with your best guess!

Yesterday's Burning Question (and Answer) of the Day

Which former Beatle starred in an X rated movie in 1969? 

Answer: Ringo Starr, in the film Candy

Monday, February 21, 2011

Today In Oldies 2/21/2011

Golden Hits Radio and GHR-2's Everything Oldies......Where the news about the people who made the music of the 50's, 60's, 70's, and 80's comes first!

Common Knowledge
Welcome to the first in our series of Everything Oldies Games!  Play along and show off your knowledge of the music of the 50's, 60's, 70's, and 80's by leaving a comment with your answers.  Our first game is Common Knowledge.  We'll give you a series of 4 songs accompanied by video.  You tell us what they have in common.  ***KEEP IN MIND THE COMMON BOND COULD BE FOUND IN THE SONGS, THE ARTISTS, AND/OR THE VIDEO CLIPS***  We'll give you the answers for the entire week in Friday's Everything Oldies






Golden Hits Radio and GHR-2's Burning Question of the Day
Which former Beatle starred in an X rated movie in 1969?
Check back tomorrow at Everything Oldies for the answer, and leave a comment here with your best guess!
Yesterday's Burning Question (and Answer) of the Day
Which member of one of rock's biggest musical duos was a pallbearer at Buddy Holly's funeral in 1959?
Answer: Phil Everly of The Everly Brothers

Thursday, February 17, 2011

Today In Oldies 2/17/2011

Golden Hits Radio and GHR-2's Everything Oldies......50's, 60's, 70's, and 80's music news FIRST!! 

 

Common Knowledge

Welcome to the first in our series of Everything Oldies Games!  Play along and show off your knowledge of the music of the 50's, 60's, 70's, and 80's by leaving a comment with your answers.  Our first game is Common Knowledge.  We'll give you a series of 4 songs accompanied by video.  You tell us what they have in common.  ***KEEP IN MIND THE COMMON BOND COULD BE FOUND IN THE SONGS, THE ARTISTS, AND/OR THE VIDEO CLIPS***  We'll give you the answers for the entire week in Friday's Everything Oldies

 

Golden Hits Radio and GHR-2's Burning Question of the Day

Which member of one of rock's biggest musical duos was a pallbearer at Buddy Holly's funeral in 1959? 

Check back tomorrow at Everything Oldies for the answer, and leave a comment here with your best guess!

Yesterday's Burning Question (and Answer) of the Day

This week in 1972, John Lennon & Yoko Ono added "talk show hosts" to their resume when they filled in for a week on which show? 

Answer: The Mike Douglas Show

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Today In Oldies 2/16/2011

Golden Hits Radio & GHR-2's Everything Oldies.....The 50's, The 60's, The 70's, and The 80's, the music that made 'em great, and the news about the folks who made the music!

 

Common Knowledge

Welcome to the first in our series of Everything Oldies Games!  Play along and show off your knowledge of the music of the 50's, 60's, 70's, and 80's by leaving a comment with your answers.  Our first game is Common Knowledge.  We'll give you a series of 4 songs accompanied by video.  You tell us what they have in common.  ***KEEP IN MIND THE COMMON BOND COULD BE FOUND IN THE SONGS, THE ARTISTS, AND/OR THE VIDEO CLIPS***  We'll give you the answers for the entire week in Friday's Everything Oldies

 

Golden Hits Radio and GHR-2's Burning Question of the Day

This week in 1972, John Lennon & Yoko Ono added "talk show hosts" to their resume when they filled in for a week on which show? 

Check back tomorrow at Everything Oldies for the answer, and leave a comment here with your best guess!

Yesterday's Burning Question (and Answer) of the Day

Who was the first Motown act to appear on American Bandstand?

Answer: Smokey Robinson & The Miracles

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Today In Oldies 2/15/2011

Golden Hits Radio & GHR-2's Everything Oldies....The artists who made the music of the 50's, 60's, 70's, and 80's are still making news.  Find it all here! 

 

Common Knowledge

Welcome to the first in our series of Everything Oldies Games!  Play along and show off your knowledge of the music of the 50's, 60's, 70's, and 80's by leaving a comment with your answers.  Our first game is Common Knowledge.  We'll give you a series of 4 songs accompanied by video.  You tell us what they have in common.  ***KEEP IN MIND THE COMMON BOND COULD BE FOUND IN THE SONGS, THE ARTISTS, AND/OR THE VIDEO CLIPS***  We'll give you the answers for the entire week in Friday's Everything Oldies

 

Golden Hits Radio & GHR-2's Burning Question of the Day

Who was the first Motown act to appear on American Bandstand?

Check back Monday at Everything Oldies for the answer, and leave a comment here with your best guess!

Yesterday's Burning Question (and Answer) of the Day

Which member of a legendary American group was an uncredited co-writer on Joe Cocker's smash, "You Are So Beautiful"?

Answer: Dennis Wilson of The Beach Boys; Billy Preston was one of two credited co-writers

Friday, February 11, 2011

Today In Oldies 2/11/2011

Golden Hits Radio and GHR-2's Everything Oldies......where your favorite artists from the 50's, 60's, 70's, and 80's make news every day!

 

Common Knowledge

Welcome to the first in our series of Everything Oldies Games!  Play along and show off your knowledge of the music of the 50's, 60's, 70's, and 80's by leaving a comment with your answers.  Our first game is Common Knowledge.  We'll give you a series of 4 songs accompanied by video.  You tell us what they have in common.  ***KEEP IN MIND THE COMMON BOND COULD BE FOUND IN THE SONGS, THE ARTISTS, AND/OR THE VIDEO CLIPS***  We'll give you the answers for the entire week in Friday's Everything Oldies

 


ANSWERS TO THIS WEEK'S COMMON KNOWLEDGE

Monday (2/7/2011) - All 4 clips featured songs written by Bruce Springsteen

Tuesday (2/8/2011) - All 4 clips featured artists hailing from Canada

Thursday (2/10/2011) - All 4 clips featured music videos played during MTV's first day on the air on August 1, 1981

Friday (2/11/2011) - All 4 clips featured songs that later became TV show theme songs.  In order from top to bottom, the shows are: Bosom Buddies (ABC), Big Love (HBO), The Drew Carey Show (ABC), and The Golden Girls (NBC)

 

 

Golden Hits Radio & GHR-2's Burning Question of the Day

One of music's most famous alter egos made his first appearance onstage today (February 11) in 1972.  Who was the "original artist", and what was the name of his other identity? 

Check back Monday at Everything Oldies for the answer, and leave a comment here with your best guess!

Yesterday's Burning Question (and Answer) of the Day

Which 1970 Grammy nominee for Best New Artist retired from music a few years later and became a real estate broker?

Answer: Oliver ("Jean", "Good Morning Starshine")

Thursday, February 10, 2011

Today In Oldies 2/10/2011

Golden Hits Radio & GHR-2's Everything Oldies......celebrating the music of the 50's, 60's, 70's, and 80's, with news about the people who made it!

 

Common Knowledge

Welcome to the first in our series of Everything Oldies Games!  Play along and show off your knowledge of the music of the 50's, 60's, 70's, and 80's by leaving a comment with your answers.  Our first game is Common Knowledge.  We'll give you a series of 3 songs accompanied by video.  You tell us what they have in common.  ***KEEP IN MIND THE COMMON BOND COULD BE FOUND IN THE SONGS, THE ARTISTS, AND/OR THE VIDEO CLIPS***  We'll give you the answers for the entire week in Friday's Everything Oldies

 

Golden Hits Radio & GHR-2's Burning Question of the Day

Which 1970 Grammy nominee for Best New Artist retired from music a few years later and became a real estate broker?

Check back tomorrow @ Everything Oldies for the answer, and leave a comment here with your best guess!  

Yesterday's Burning Question (and Answer) of the Day

Which ABBA classic was chosen in 1974 to represent Sweden in the legendary Eurovision Song Contest?

Answer: "Waterloo"

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Today In Oldies 2/9/2011

Golden Hits Radio & GHR-2's Everything Oldies.....celebrating a banner day in music history, and keeping you informed on the people who made the greatest hits of all time! 

 

The Day The Music Changed Forever

Ironically, 2 monumental events in music history are very close to each other on the calendar.  February 3, 1959 is commonly referred to as The Day The Music Died with the tragic plane crash that claimed the life of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and The Big Bopper.  Five years and six days later, rock and roll, which had been on the brink of extinction following that plane crash, the enlistment of Elvis Presley into the Army, a prison sentence for Chuck Berry, and the collapse of Jerry Lee Lewis's career after marrying his underage cousin, rose like Phoenix from the ashes thanks to a TV appearance that captivated a nation. 

February 9, 1964 marked the point when the "final frontier" would be conquered for The Beatles.  To become superstars in that era, an artist had to be a hit in America.  The frenzy that surrounded The Beatles' first run through the U.S. has been well-documented and dissected in every possible way, so we won't rehash that or give any further opinions on it here.  We'll just turn back the clock and present a rather well-preserved moment in music history thanks to the magic of digital technology.  Here is The Beatles' inaugural U.S. television performance, originally seen by more than 73 million viewers on Sunday, February 9, 1964, on The Ed Sullivan Show, in its entirety............

Another banner day in Beatles history also occurred on February 9, and today marks its 50th anniversary.  Today in 1961, The Beatles performed at Liverpool's historic Cavern Club for the very first time.  A look back at the early days can be found in a Rolling Stone article by clicking here

 

Golden Hits Radio & GHR-2's Burning Question of the Day

Which ABBA classic was chosen on this date in 1974 to represent Sweden in the legendary Eurovision Song Contest?

Check back tomorrow @ Everything Oldies for the answer, and leave a comment here with your best guess!

Yesterday's Burning Question (and Answer) of the Day

Which rock and roll pioneer dropped one letter from his real surname upon signing his first record contract?

Answer: An "e" was dropped from his name, which made Buddy Holley become Buddy Holly

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Today In Oldies 2/8/2011

Golden Hits Radio & GHR-2's Everything Oldies.....All the news about the people who made the music of the 50's, 60's, 70's, and 80's....all the time!

 

Common Knowledge

Welcome to the first in our series of Everything Oldies Games!  Play along and show off your knowledge of the music of the 50's, 60's, 70's, and 80's by leaving a comment with your answers.  Our first game is Common Knowledge.  We'll give you a series of 3 songs accompanied by video.  You tell us what they have in common.  ***KEEP IN MIND THE COMMON BOND COULD BE FOUND IN THE SONGS, THE ARTISTS, AND/OR THE VIDEO CLIPS***  We'll give you the answers for the entire week in Friday's Everything Oldies

 

Golden Hits Radio & GHR-2's Burning Question of the Day

Which rock and roll pioneer dropped one letter from his real surname upon signing his first record contract? 

Check back tomorrow @ Everything Oldies for the answer, and leave a comment here with your best guess!

Yesterday's Burning Question (and Answer) of the Day

Which artist recorded the first album using all digital studio equipment?

Answer: Stephen Stills in 1979

Monday, February 7, 2011

Today In Oldies 2/7/2011

Golden Hits Radio & GHR-2's Everything Oldies.....New week, fresh news about the people who made the music of the 50's, 60's, 70's, and 80's

Common Knowledge

Welcome to the first in our series of Everything Oldies Games!  Play along and show off your knowledge of the music of the 50's, 60's, 70's, and 80's by leaving a comment with your answers.  Our first game is Common Knowledge.  We'll give you a series of 3 songs accompanied by video.  You tell us what they have in common.  ***KEEP IN MIND THE COMMON BOND COULD BE FOUND IN THE SONGS, THE ARTISTS, AND/OR THE VIDEO CLIPS***  We'll give you the answers for the entire week in Friday's Everything Oldies

 

ANSWERS TO LAST WEEK'S COMMON KNOWLEDGE GAMES.........

Monday (1/31/2011) - All 4 clips featured artists hailing from the state of New Jersey

Tuesday (2/1/2011) - All 4 clips featured artists who performed at Woodstock in 1969

Wednesday (2/2/2011) - All 4 clips featured songs featuring some contribution by Stevie Wonder.....either as a writer, producer, or performer.  In the case of Elton John's "I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues", Stevie played the harmonica solo. 

Thursday (2/3/2011) - All 4 clips featured songs produced by Phil Collins

 

Golden Hits Radio & GHR-2's Burning Question of the Day

Which artist recorded the first album using all digital studio equipment?

Check back tomorrow @ Everything Oldies for the answer, and leave a Comment here with your best guess!

Wednesday's Burning Question (and Answer) of the Day

Which innovative singer/songwriter had a child he named Rebop in 1992?

Answer: Todd Rundgren

 

 

Thursday, February 3, 2011

Today In Oldies 2/3/2011

Common Knowledge

Welcome to the first in our series of Everything Oldies Games!  Play along and show off your knowledge of the music of the 50's, 60's, 70's, and 80's by leaving a comment with your answers.  Our first game is Common Knowledge.  We'll give you a series of 4 songs accompanied by video.  You tell us what they have in common.  ***KEEP IN MIND THE COMMON BOND COULD BE FOUND IN THE SONGS, THE ARTISTS, AND/OR THE VIDEO CLIPS***  We'll give you the answers for the entire week in Friday's Everything Oldies

 

 

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Today In Oldies 2/2/2011

Golden Hits Radio & GHR-2's Everything Oldies......where your favorite 50's, 60's, 70's, and 80's artists never die.....they just keep making news! 

 

Common Knowledge

Welcome to the first in our series of Everything Oldies Games!  Play along and show off your knowledge of the music of the 50's, 60's, 70's, and 80's by leaving a comment with your answers.  Our first game is Common Knowledge.  We'll give you a series of 4 songs accompanied by video.  You tell us what they have in common.  ***KEEP IN MIND THE COMMON BOND COULD BE FOUND IN THE SONGS, THE ARTISTS, AND/OR THE VIDEO CLIPS***  

Tell us what the following 4 clips have in common.........


Golden Hits Radio & GHR-2's Burning Question of the Day

Which innovative singer/songwriter had a child he named Rebop in 1992?

Check back tomorrow @ Everything Oldies for the answer, and leave a comment here with your best guess!

Yesterday's Burning Question (and Answer) of the Day

Which state declared The Kingsmen's "Louie Louie" pornographic in 1964?

Answer: Indiana

 

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Today In Oldies 2/1/2011

Golden Hits Radio & GHR-2's Everything Oldies.....what are your favorite 50's, 60's, 70's, and 80's artists up to these days?  Find out here!

 

Common Knowledge

Welcome to the first in our series of Everything Oldies Games!  Play along and show off your knowledge of the music of the 50's, 60's, 70's, and 80's by leaving a comment with your answers.  Our first game is Common Knowledge.  We'll give you a series of 4 songs accompanied by video.  You tell us what they have in common.  ***KEEP IN MIND THE COMMON BOND COULD BE FOUND IN THE SONGS, THE ARTISTS, AND/OR THE VIDEO CLIPS***  

Tell us what the following 4 clips have in common.........

 

Golden Hits Radio & GHR-2's Burning Question of the Day

Which state declared The Kingsmen's "Louie Louie" pornographic in 1964?

Check back tomorrow @ Everything Oldies for the answer, and leave a comment here with your best guess!

Yesterday's Burning Question (and Answer) of the Day

Who won the very first Best New Artist Grammy award?

Answer: Bobby Darin (at the 1959 Grammy Awards)