Impromptu Lyrics Quiz

Apropos of nothing, here is a lyrics quiz. See if you can guess the theme.

  1. Now it looks like things are finally comin’ around
  2. For once I can touch what my heart used to dream of
  3. I gots to shine. Now throw your hands up in the sky.
  4. We like to see people havin’ a good time, everybody happy
  5. Gone are the dark clouds that had me blind. It’s gonna be a bright, bright, sunshiny day
  6. Hey, everybody, lets have some fun. You only live but once, and when you’re dead, you’re done
  7. There’s a party goin’ on right here. A celebration to last throughout the years
  8. Whatever it is, the party’s underway. So tip up your cup and throw your hands up, and let me hear the party say
  9. Living life is fun and we’ve just begun to get our share of the world’s delights
  10. When you wish upon a star, dreams will take you very far
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Don’t Use the ATM on Liberty Avenue in Bloomfield!

Pilates + Chess

Just don’t!

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80s Answers

This week, Cristina and Rave were able to identify nine of the songs and artists between them. Rave even offered some cultural commentary concerning the rockingest song of the 80s.

However, neither of them were able to identify the fiddle-playingest, overall-wearingest, tempo-changingest, sophomoric-joke-inspiringest, one-hit-wonderingest song of all time!

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More 1980s

No clever intro this week. Just song lyrics.

(Although, honestly, is there ever really a clever intro?)

  1. And so the conversation turned until the sun went down.
  2. My thoughts, I confess, verge on dirty
  3. In winter 1963, it felt like the world would freeze
  4. I don’t feel tardy.
  5. There’s this girl that’s been on my mind all the time
  6. Its gonna take a lot to drag me away from you
  7. His car is warm and dry
  8. If there’s something weird and it don’t look good
  9. Don’t be afraid to let them show
  10. All for a cuddle and a peck on the cheek.
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Eighties Memories

Just a note: it was complete coincidence that my 80s quiz came out on the same day that FOX aired “13 going on 30.”

Answers after the jump.

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Remember the 80s? They’re Back. In Quiz Form.

Can you believe we’ve had ten lyrics quizzes, and not one has focused on that favorite of all decades: the 80s?

We rectify that this week with a quiz dedicated to pop songs from that campy time. Pull out your Mary Lou Retton doll and your Smurfs lunchbox and try your hand at the quiz.

PS: One extra point for anyone who can name the real TV quote referenced in today’s title.

  1. An image of you and of me and we’re laughing and loving it all.
  2. Never really knowing it was always mesh and lace
  3. I toss and turn I can’t sleep at night
  4. Well, how can I forget you, girl?
  5. Like a butterfly, a wild butterfly, I will collect you and capture you
  6. All my tubes and wires and careful notes
  7. I was shakin’ in my shoes whenever she flashed those baby-blues
  8. She knows just what it takes to make a pro blush
  9. I want a doctor to take your picture so I can look at you from inside as well
  10. So many have paid to see what you think youre getting for free
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Lyrics Quiz Answers

Here are the answers to the Power Ballad lyrics quiz.

TomMusial.com disclaims any responsibility for any drunken emails or late-night phone calls to high-school crushes inspired by these songs.

  1. It’s not that I want you not to say it, but if you only knew how easy it would be to show me how you feel.
    Extreme, More Than Words
  2. Love shines in your eyes
    Styx, Lady
  3. Every cowboy sings his sad, sad song
    Poison, Every Rose Has Its Thorn
  4. Now I know it’s right, from the moment I wake up till deep in the night
    Foreigner, Waiting For A Girl Like You
  5. Lost and found and turned around by the fire in your eyes
    Ozzy Osboure, Mama I’m Coming Home
  6. Everybody’s got their dues in life to pay
    Aerosmith, Dream On
  7. You know that you’re the only one to say O.K.
    Night Ranger, Sister Christian
  8. I dont wanna touch you too much baby, ’cause making love to you might drive me crazy
    Def Leppard, Love Bites
  9. White skin in linen, perfume on my wrist
    Heart, These Dreams
  10. Me and the boys are playin’, and we just can’t find the sound
    Kiss, Beth
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Power Up

The bad news: there was no lyrics quiz last week.

The good news: there will be two lyrics quizzes this week.

Today’s quiz focuses on Power Ballads — those songs that let heavy metal rockers show their sensitive side. So get out your Bic lighter and take a crack at the quiz. Those of you that did well on the Classic Rock quiz should solve this one in about two seconds. Enjoy!

  1. It’s not that I want you not to say it, but if you only knew how easy it would be to show me how you feel.
  2. Love shines in your eyes
  3. Every cowboy sings his sad, sad song
  4. Now I know it’s right, from the moment I wake up till deep in the night
  5. Lost and found and turned around by the fire in your eyes
  6. Everybody’s got their dues in life to pay
  7. You know that you’re the only one to say O.K.
  8. I dont wanna touch you too much baby, ’cause making love to you might drive me crazy
  9. White skin in linen, perfume on my wrist
  10. Me and the boys are playin’, and we just can’t find the sound
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Here R The Answers 4 U

Congratulations to Cristina for winning this week’s quiz.

Answers after the link.

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The Weekly Feature Formerly Known as The Lyrics Quiz

No need to guess the artist in this week’s extra-long lyrics quiz. All songs are by either Price, Prince and the Revolution, Prince and the New Power Generation, The Artist Formerly Known as Price, and Prince.

Please use traditional Prince spelling in your answers.

  1. I ain’t like those other guys u hang around
  2. Wheels get locked in place, stupid look on my face
  3. There were people running everywhere
  4. I met her in a hotel lobby
  5. I started to worry, wondering if I had enough class.
  6. Animals strike curious poses.
  7. Things are much harder than in the afterworld.
  8. I only wanted 2 be some kind of friend
  9. I am something that you’ll never understand
  10. I was a bit 2 leisurely
  11. Women, not girls, rule my world
  12. I drink banana daiquiris until I’m blind
  13. I’ve been looking for a dame that would wanna be my wife
  14. I’ve never seen a pretty girl look so tough.
  15. I’m gonna put her in the back seat, and drive her to Tennessee.
  16. Let a woman be a woman and a man be a man.
  17. U’re filthy cute and baby u know it.
  18. Would you be a happy boy or a girl?
  19. But all he finds are users
  20. I just can’t stop writing songs about you
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Who Will Be The First…

…to start a band called Texas Polygamy Ranch?

This is one of those times I wish I knew how to play guitar.

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I Heart Fish Sandwiches — and More!

My wife and I were discussing sandwiches, and during the conversation I realized that I have more than one favorite sandwich.

  • The Fish Sandwich is my favorite sandwich in the category of Bar and Restaurant food.
  • The corned-beef-and-coleslaw Rachel is my favorite sandwich in the category of Deli Sandwiches.
  • The Hot Italian Sausage Sandwich is my favorite sandwich in the category of outdoor venues, which include tailgates, picnics, parish fairs, family reunions, and rib fests.

If you see me at the Immaculate Conception parish fair this summer eating an Italian Sausage, don’t ask me why I didn’t have a fish sandwich. I’ll just refer you to my website.

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Mismatch

It looks I severely misjudged the ability of the TomMusial.com audience to recognize old skool rap lyrics. This week’s winner is Tahishia, who knew only one song and no artists.

Our pal Rave Doman actually submitted a correct song and a correct artist, but he was awarded negative points for asking me to add “Classic Rap” songs to what was essentially already a list of “Classic Rap” songs. He was awarded double negative points for requesting that I add Biz Markie’s Just a Friend to a list that already included that song.

Answers after the link. Review them closely. This is obviously a learning opportunity.

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Show Tonight

Come see me at the Billy Elmer & Friends show at the Fireside Inn on Route 60 in Crafton. Showtime is around 9:30.

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Out With The New…

…in with the old skool.

Today’s lyrics quiz focuses on rap songs from the 80s and 90s. More fun for the middle-aged.

  1. Don’t mean to offend other citizens.
  2. Especially big-eared people, they play close attention.
  3. A game of horseshoes!
  4. A big girl getting busy, just rocking to the go-go beat.
  5. They got my homie hemmed up, and they all around.
  6. Yo, could you tell me where is door three?
  7. Take it off the rack. If it’s wack, put it back.
  8. Coolin’ by day, and at night, workin’ up a sweat.
  9. You call up and it’s a girfriend’s or a cousin’s house.
  10. I like my oatmeal lumpy.
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