Gerald's Lyrics Quiz #12

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These are the results of Gerald's Lyric's Quiz #12.
*WOW* 61 entries despite the holiday season and though this was a hard one providing 2 stumpers!
I'M THRILLED!
Congratulations to The Sharp Shoosters who once again top the leaderboard followed by Belle Chelle who cam real close this time.
Thank's everybody for participating. Hope you'll enjoy the new quiz as well (it's again a bit tough - seems like I've run a bit short of easy questions again)

Gerald's Lyrics Quiz #12: final results
Pos.	Contestant	Score
01.	Sharp Shoosters	167
02.	Chelle Storbakken	161
03.	The "I Love Abstracts"-Team	147
04.	The Dutch Officials	142
05.	Pinky & The Brain	135
06.	James Dorsett	127
07.	STP	125
08.	HINTER-NET! - Team	124
09.	David Howse	112
10.	Natalie Pocock	100
11.	The Usual Suspects	97
12.	Dave Antonoff	92
13.	Terrahawk	78
14.	Pat Kelly	77
15.	Lars Van Moer	75
16.	Robyn K	66
17.	Rob Parker	62
18.	The Aural Retentives	52
19.	Thomas Mechtersheimer	43
20.	Friday Night-Locus Publicus	39
21.	Ronald	36
.	Wendy Beard	36
23.	Kel & Mel	33
.	GweepCo	33
25.	Lara (LCK8453)	32
26.	The Irish Gang	30
27.	JRNYLVR	28
.	The Pete Rauch Experience	28
29.	Aaron & Lorne	25
30.	Phil Fernandez	24
.	Steve Coe	24
32.	Eric A. Henderson	23
33.	Kathy Brown	22
34.	Erwin M. Green	21
.	Michael Dengel	21
36.	Tim B.	19
.	Lonna	19
38.	The Royall Park Gang	17
39.	Marc Moris	15
.	D&E	15
.	Jess	15
.	Mike from Oregon	15
43.	Dave Schulman	14
.	ACE.of.SPADES	14
45.	Pamela-Marie	12
.	AJL	12
.	Bill McKenzie	12
48.	T.T. Mitchell	11
49.	Shné B.	9
.	Bill Benz	9
.	Roger Taylor	9
52.	Dante	7
.	Andee	7
54.	Steve Silberberg	6
.	Megan	6
.	Stephan Hochhaus	6
.	Cindy Clarke	6
.	Marc Meltzer	6
59.	Gabriella Jacqueline	4
.	Ryan	4
61.	Jessie B	3
.	Sarah	3

[Pack 1]
[a]

Darling come quickly, come ease my mind For my prayers have not been answered for a long time
Artist / Title	correct	incorrect	not answered
COCK ROBIN	4	6	52
Just Around The Corner	3	3	56

Quite a disappointing result. I really thought this was the easiest one in this pack. Correct entries only by The Dutch Officials, Pinky & The Brain and Aaron & Lorne.

[b]

And I would rather be anywhere else But here today
Artist / Title	correct	incorrect	not answered
ELVIS COSTELLO ...Brilliant Mistake	26	1	35
Oliver's Army	26	0	36

seems like this should have been the [a]-question

[c]

How can I go home And not get blown away
Artist / Title	correct	incorrect	not answered
COLD CHISEL ...set fire to the town	15	0	47
When The War Is Over ...song lyrics	15	0	47

[Pack 2]
[a]

But when you touch me like this And you hold me like that
Artist / Title	correct	incorrect	not answered
CELINE DION ...official Epic site	44	0	18
It's All Coming Back To Me Now	43	0	19

now that was a real [a] question :o)

[b]

It's not that I'm not interested you see Augusta, Georgia is just no place to be
Artist / Title	correct	incorrect	not answered
THE DIRT BAND ...The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Online	10	2	50
An American Dream ...the words	10	3	49

This was a bit confusing as the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band cut the Nitty Gritty off their name when this was originally released.

[c]

Tonight's the night I'm gonna make my true confession I got my courage up, there's nothing that can keep me down
Artist / Title	correct	incorrect	not answered
DIESEL	6	1	55
Tip Of My Tongue	4	2	56

A great song by Jimmy Barnes' brother in law. Correct entries by Sharp Shoosters, The "I Love Abstracts"-Team, Pinky & The Brain and Nat Pocock.

[Pack 3]
[a]

I never thought so much could happen Just shooting pool
Artist / Title	correct	incorrect	not answered
GENESIS ...German web page	30	2	30
I Can't Dance	31	1	30

[b]

Your heart is true You're a pal and a confidant
Artist / Title	correct	incorrect	not answered
ANDREW GOLD ...believe it or not: OFFICIAL home page, own DOMAIN! wow	21	2	39
Thank You For Being A Friend ...936k .wav soud clip	30	3	29

This drove a lot of folks crazy as it sounded familiar to everybody who frequently watched the "Golden Girls".

[c]

Well it ain't too funny when you'd rather die, ain't no pleasure when that girl don't reply To your lovesick letter that you wrote in tears about feeling so bad for a million years
Artist / Title	correct	incorrect	not answered
RORY GALLAGHER ...Tribute Page	10	0	52
Calling Card ...lyrics & chords	9	0	53

I'm a bit disappointed that the Irish Gang didn't identify this...

[Pack 4]
[a]

If I can see it then I can do it If I just believe it there's nothing to it
Artist / Title	correct	incorrect	not answered
R. KELLY ...home page	33	0	29
I Believe I Can Fly	33	0	29

[b]

Daddy, is he a goodie or a baddie? Daddy can I have a dinosaur?
Artist / Title	correct	incorrect	not answered
MARK KNOPFLER ...Neck & Neck	14	2	46
Cannibals ...album information & lyrics	14	2	46

[c]

Peel me off the ceiling baby Did you know that planet earth was blue
Artist / Title	correct	incorrect	not answered
KULA SHAKER ...visit my neighbor's page at SunsetStrip	12	0	50
Smart Dogs ...RealAudio sound links	12	0	50

[Pack 5]
[a]

When it's through it's through Fate will twist the both of you
Artist / Title	correct	incorrect	not answered
MR.BIG ...Mr.Big Bug	31	0	31
To Be With You	31	0	31

[b]

This loud Cuban band is crucifying John Lennon No one wants to be lonely, no one wants to sing the blues
Artist / Title	correct	incorrect	not answered
JOHN MELLENCAMP ...www.mellencamp.com	25	1	36
Key West Intermezzo (I Saw You First)	23	2	37

what a line :o)

[c]

Go through life parched and empty [... song title ...] dying of thirst
Artist / Title	correct	incorrect	not answered
KATHY MATTEA ...love travels	8	2	52
Standing Knee Deep In A River	8	2	52

[Pack 6]
[a]

Talkin' jive and poison ivy You ain't gonna cling to me
Artist / Title	correct	incorrect	not answered
NAZARETH ...official web site	18	1	43
Hair Of The Dog	18	0	44

[b]

There's an oil barge winding down the Cuyahoga River Rolling into Cleveland to the lake
Artist / Title	correct	incorrect	not answered
RANDY NEWMAN ...everything you want to know	19	0	43
Burn On ...album information & lyrics	19	0	43

[c]

Alone on the road The static crackles on my radio
Artist / Title	correct	incorrect	not answered
1927 (Nineteen Twenty-Seven)	0	2	60
The Other Side	0	2	60

Some contestants lately demanded more Australian artists in my quizzes. Well, here they are ... STUMPING!

[Pack 7]
[a]

Hey kids, rock and roll Nobody tells you where to go, baby
Artist / Title	correct	incorrect	not answered
R.E.M. ...The R.E.M. Homepage	37	3	22
Drive ...album lyrics	34	5	23

still one of the best identified bands - R.E.M. always get a lot of hits when I put one of their songs into one of my quizzes.

[b]

And I followed you across the stars I looked for you in seedy bars
Artist / Title	correct	incorrect	not answered
ROLLING STONES ...Get Yer Ya-Ya's Out	18	1	43
Love Is Strong ...album lyrics	18	1	43

[c]

I might be dyin' but you just can't hear a sound Cause midnight rain is comin' down
Artist / Title	correct	incorrect	not answered
RICHIE SAMBORA	12	2	48
Stranger In This Town	12	2	48

Though I accidently put him into the wrong pack it's nice to see Richie performing almost as well as the Stones...

[Pack 8]
[a]

All roads lead to tranquility base Where the frown on my face disappears
Artist / Title	correct	incorrect	not answered
STYX ...Paradise Theatre	14	0	48
Boat On The River	14	0	48

[b]

Heart beats silly like a big bass drum Losing all equilibrium
Artist / Title	correct	incorrect	not answered
ROD STEWART ...Smiler	8	2	52
Infatuation ...song lyrics	8	1	53

HEY! One of Rod's best songs ever! Should have deserved a much better result.

[c]

You better hold on to the one who's losing you There's so much we've got to share, don't walk away
Artist / Title	correct	incorrect	not answered
STRANGEWAYS	0	3	59
Only A Fool	0	3	59

Okay! So this was an intentional stumper... Anyway, try to get a chance to listen to Strangeways. They've been poorly underrated.

[Pack 9]
[a]

I saw four faces one mad, a brother from the gutter They looked me up and down a bit and then turned to each other
Artist / Title	correct	incorrect	not answered
10CC ...10CC Home Page	25	0	37
Dreadlock Holiday	25	0	37

[b]

Oh goodness! My gracious I hope it's not contagious
Artist / Title	correct	incorrect	not answered
TERRORVISION ...The Terrorvision Page	10	1	51
Oblivion ...song lyrics	10	1	51

Another great catchy line :o)

[c]

She's had a rotten day and so she hopes the DJ Is gonna play her favorite song
Artist / Title	correct	incorrect	not answered
TRIUMPH ...Thr Rock And Roll Machine	14	3	45
Magic Power	13	5	44

[Pack 10]
[a]

I hear your name in certain circles And it always makes me smile
Artist / Title	correct	incorrect	not answered
JOHN WAITE ...The John Waite Page	42	3	17
Missing You ...song lyrics	44	1	17

[b]

If my best isn't good enough Then how can it be good enough for two?
Artist / Title	correct	incorrect	not answered
WHAM! ...Site Fantastic	21	3	38
Everything She Wants ...song lyrics	20	3	39

[c]

Her parents said, "You're not our daughter, you're a whore - It's over. You don't live here anymore."
Artist / Title	correct	incorrect	not answered
WAS (NOT WAS)	8	2	52
(Return To The Valley Of) Out Come The Freaks	8	0	54

One of the best songs out of one of the best albums of the 80's....

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