QOD Thursday 12-06 "ROCK ME, AMADEUS"
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QOD Thursday 12-06 "ROCK ME, AMADEUS"
Sorry for the delay, I couldn't sign in to post. It kept just bringing me back to the sign in screen. What's up with that?
ROCK ME, AMADEUS
There is nothing new under the sun. And people hear the same old stuff time and again, whether they know it or not. Before sampling became popular, musicians would just grab some classical stuff because they did it first and better, anyway. And despite my title, there is no Mozart today (sorry, Annie, there are songs swiped from Mozart, but they're not really well known ones).
1. Allan Sherman took Ponchielli‘s Dance of the Hours and turned it into this letter from camp.
2. Procol Harum’s Whiter Shade of Pale lifts from a couple of works by this famous Baroque composer, most notably his Orchestral Suite No. 3, which makes your spirit soar more than just about anything I’ve ever heard.
3. This was Barry Manilow’s a song from Barry Manilow's first album, which became a hit when it was re-released after he hit big with "Mandy". He freely admits that he cadged the music from Chopin’s Prelude in C Minor and actually gave Chopin a co-writing credit.
4. Eric Carmen also gave a writing credit where due, as this song’s music is pretty much straight from the second movement of Rachmaninov’s Concerto No. 2.
5. As a kid, I was first introduced to Chopin by hearing Judy Garland sing “I’m Always Chasing Rainbows” in the movie Ziegfeld Girl. Believe it or not, Alice Cooper did a great version of it on his album Alice Cooper Goes to Hell. The music is the cantabile section from what famous Chopin work?
QOD: A 60’s group called The Toys had a big hit with a song that changed the time signature of J.S. Bach’s Minuet in G and added lyrics. What was the name of that hit?
5 Point Bonus: If you knew the QOD right off the bat, you’re either old enough to remember the 60’s or you saw this 1995 Richard Dreyfuss movie.
ROCK ME, AMADEUS
There is nothing new under the sun. And people hear the same old stuff time and again, whether they know it or not. Before sampling became popular, musicians would just grab some classical stuff because they did it first and better, anyway. And despite my title, there is no Mozart today (sorry, Annie, there are songs swiped from Mozart, but they're not really well known ones).
1. Allan Sherman took Ponchielli‘s Dance of the Hours and turned it into this letter from camp.
2. Procol Harum’s Whiter Shade of Pale lifts from a couple of works by this famous Baroque composer, most notably his Orchestral Suite No. 3, which makes your spirit soar more than just about anything I’ve ever heard.
3. This was Barry Manilow’s a song from Barry Manilow's first album, which became a hit when it was re-released after he hit big with "Mandy". He freely admits that he cadged the music from Chopin’s Prelude in C Minor and actually gave Chopin a co-writing credit.
4. Eric Carmen also gave a writing credit where due, as this song’s music is pretty much straight from the second movement of Rachmaninov’s Concerto No. 2.
5. As a kid, I was first introduced to Chopin by hearing Judy Garland sing “I’m Always Chasing Rainbows” in the movie Ziegfeld Girl. Believe it or not, Alice Cooper did a great version of it on his album Alice Cooper Goes to Hell. The music is the cantabile section from what famous Chopin work?
QOD: A 60’s group called The Toys had a big hit with a song that changed the time signature of J.S. Bach’s Minuet in G and added lyrics. What was the name of that hit?
5 Point Bonus: If you knew the QOD right off the bat, you’re either old enough to remember the 60’s or you saw this 1995 Richard Dreyfuss movie.
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ROCK ME, AMADEUS
There is nothing new under the sun. And people hear the same old stuff time and again, whether they know it or not. Before sampling became popular, musicians would just grab some classical stuff because they did it first and better, anyway. And despite my title, there is no Mozart today (sorry, Annie, there are songs swiped from Mozart, but they're not really well known ones).
1. Allan Sherman took Ponchielli‘s Dance of the Hours and turned it into this letter from camp. - Hello Muddah, Hello Faddah?
2. Procol Harum’s Whiter Shade of Pale lifts from a couple of works by this famous Baroque composer, most notably his Orchestral Suite No. 3, which makes your spirit soar more than just about anything I’ve ever heard. - Handel?
3. This was Barry Manilow’s first number one single. He freely admits that he cadged the music from Chopin’s Prelude in C Minor and actually gave Chopin a co-writing credit. - Copacabana?
4. Eric Carmen also gave a writing credit where due, as this song’s music is pretty much straight from the second movement of Rachmaninov’s Concerto No. 2. - All By Myself?
5. As a kid, I was first introduced to Chopin by hearing Judy Garland sing “I’m Always Chasing Rainbows” in the movie Ziegfeld Girl. Believe it or not, Alice Cooper did a great version of it on his album Alice Cooper Goes to Hell. The music is the cantabile section from what famous Chopin work?
QOD: A 60’s group called The Toys had a big hit with a song that changed the time signature of J.S. Bach’s Minuet in G and added lyrics. What was the name of that hit? - Lover's Concerto (I was born in the 70's, but I think this is the song they did, adn it certainly fits the theme)
5 Point Bonus: If you knew the QOD right off the bat, you’re either old enough to remember the 60’s or you saw this 1995 Richard Dreyfuss movie. - Mr. Holland's Opus?
There is nothing new under the sun. And people hear the same old stuff time and again, whether they know it or not. Before sampling became popular, musicians would just grab some classical stuff because they did it first and better, anyway. And despite my title, there is no Mozart today (sorry, Annie, there are songs swiped from Mozart, but they're not really well known ones).
1. Allan Sherman took Ponchielli‘s Dance of the Hours and turned it into this letter from camp. - Hello Muddah, Hello Faddah?
2. Procol Harum’s Whiter Shade of Pale lifts from a couple of works by this famous Baroque composer, most notably his Orchestral Suite No. 3, which makes your spirit soar more than just about anything I’ve ever heard. - Handel?
3. This was Barry Manilow’s first number one single. He freely admits that he cadged the music from Chopin’s Prelude in C Minor and actually gave Chopin a co-writing credit. - Copacabana?
4. Eric Carmen also gave a writing credit where due, as this song’s music is pretty much straight from the second movement of Rachmaninov’s Concerto No. 2. - All By Myself?
5. As a kid, I was first introduced to Chopin by hearing Judy Garland sing “I’m Always Chasing Rainbows” in the movie Ziegfeld Girl. Believe it or not, Alice Cooper did a great version of it on his album Alice Cooper Goes to Hell. The music is the cantabile section from what famous Chopin work?
QOD: A 60’s group called The Toys had a big hit with a song that changed the time signature of J.S. Bach’s Minuet in G and added lyrics. What was the name of that hit? - Lover's Concerto (I was born in the 70's, but I think this is the song they did, adn it certainly fits the theme)
5 Point Bonus: If you knew the QOD right off the bat, you’re either old enough to remember the 60’s or you saw this 1995 Richard Dreyfuss movie. - Mr. Holland's Opus?
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Re: QOD Thursday 12-06 "ROCK ME, AMADEUS"
Spoiler
1. Allan Sherman took Ponchielli‘s Dance of the Hours and turned it into this letter from camp.
Hello Mudder, Hello Fadder
2. Procol Harum’s Whiter Shade of Pale lifts from a couple of works by this famous Baroque composer, most notably his Orchestral Suite No. 3, which makes your spirit soar more than just about anything I’ve ever heard.
Pachabel
3. This was Barry Manilow’s first number one single. He freely admits that he cadged the music from Chopin’s Prelude in C Minor and actually gave Chopin a co-writing credit.
Errrrr...
4. Eric Carmen also gave a writing credit where due, as this song’s music is pretty much straight from the second movement of Rachmaninov’s Concerto No. 2.
Ummm....
5. As a kid, I was first introduced to Chopin by hearing Judy Garland sing “I’m Always Chasing Rainbows” in the movie Ziegfeld Girl. Believe it or not, Alice Cooper did a great version of it on his album Alice Cooper Goes to Hell. The music is the cantabile section from what famous Chopin work?
Piano Concerto in A minor
QOD: A 60’s group called The Toys had a big hit with a song that changed the time signature of J.S. Bach’s Minuet in G and added lyrics. What was the name of that hit?
Well, yes, I did see that movie, but I forget the song...
5 Point Bonus: If you knew the QOD right off the bat, you’re either old enough to remember the 60’s or you saw this 1995 Richard Dreyfuss movie.
Mr. Holland's Opus
Hello Mudder, Hello Fadder
2. Procol Harum’s Whiter Shade of Pale lifts from a couple of works by this famous Baroque composer, most notably his Orchestral Suite No. 3, which makes your spirit soar more than just about anything I’ve ever heard.
Pachabel
3. This was Barry Manilow’s first number one single. He freely admits that he cadged the music from Chopin’s Prelude in C Minor and actually gave Chopin a co-writing credit.
Errrrr...
4. Eric Carmen also gave a writing credit where due, as this song’s music is pretty much straight from the second movement of Rachmaninov’s Concerto No. 2.
Ummm....
5. As a kid, I was first introduced to Chopin by hearing Judy Garland sing “I’m Always Chasing Rainbows” in the movie Ziegfeld Girl. Believe it or not, Alice Cooper did a great version of it on his album Alice Cooper Goes to Hell. The music is the cantabile section from what famous Chopin work?
Piano Concerto in A minor
QOD: A 60’s group called The Toys had a big hit with a song that changed the time signature of J.S. Bach’s Minuet in G and added lyrics. What was the name of that hit?
Well, yes, I did see that movie, but I forget the song...
5 Point Bonus: If you knew the QOD right off the bat, you’re either old enough to remember the 60’s or you saw this 1995 Richard Dreyfuss movie.
Mr. Holland's Opus
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Re: QOD Thursday 12-06 "ROCK ME, AMADEUS"
fantine33 wrote:Sorry for the delay, I couldn't sign in to post. It kept just bringing me back to the sign in screen. What's up with that?
ROCK ME, AMADEUS
There is nothing new under the sun. And people hear the same old stuff time and again, whether they know it or not. Before sampling became popular, musicians would just grab some classical stuff because they did it first and better, anyway. And despite my title, there is no Mozart today (sorry, Annie, there are songs swiped from Mozart, but they're not really well known ones).
1. Allan Sherman took Ponchielli‘s Dance of the Hours and turned it into this letter from camp.
2. Procol Harum’s Whiter Shade of Pale lifts from a couple of works by this famous Baroque composer, most notably his Orchestral Suite No. 3, which makes your spirit soar more than just about anything I’ve ever heard.
3. This was Barry Manilow’s first number one single. He freely admits that he cadged the music from Chopin’s Prelude in C Minor and actually gave Chopin a co-writing credit.
4. Eric Carmen also gave a writing credit where due, as this song’s music is pretty much straight from the second movement of Rachmaninov’s Concerto No. 2.
5. As a kid, I was first introduced to Chopin by hearing Judy Garland sing “I’m Always Chasing Rainbows” in the movie Ziegfeld Girl. Believe it or not, Alice Cooper did a great version of it on his album Alice Cooper Goes to Hell. The music is the cantabile section from what famous Chopin work?
QOD: A 60’s group called The Toys had a big hit with a song that changed the time signature of J.S. Bach’s Minuet in G and added lyrics. What was the name of that hit?
5 Point Bonus: If you knew the QOD right off the bat, you’re either old enough to remember the 60’s or you saw this 1995 Richard Dreyfuss movie.
Spoiler
1. Hello Muddah, Hello Faddah (I love Allan Sherman's songs)
2. Bach
3. Mandy
4. All By Myself (the only song of his I can name)
5. It may be famous to some, but not to me - NAC.
QOD: Lover's Concerto (the only song by this group I could name)
5 Point Bonus: Mr. Holland's Opus
2. Bach
3. Mandy
4. All By Myself (the only song of his I can name)
5. It may be famous to some, but not to me - NAC.
QOD: Lover's Concerto (the only song by this group I could name)
5 Point Bonus: Mr. Holland's Opus
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1. Hello Muddah, Hello Faddah
2. Bach
3. I Write the Songs (wag)
4. nope
5. nope
QoD
Again with the nope.
2. Bach
3. I Write the Songs (wag)
4. nope
5. nope
QoD
Again with the nope.
sorry - edited to spoiler it
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Re: QOD Thursday 12-06 "ROCK ME, AMADEUS"
Spoiler
1. Allan Sherman took Ponchielli‘s Dance of the Hours and turned it into this letter from camp.
"Camp Grenada" ("Hello, mudda. hello, fadda. Here I am at Camp Grenada...")
2. Procol Harum’s Whiter Shade of Pale lifts from a couple of works by this famous Baroque composer, most notably his Orchestral Suite No. 3, which makes your spirit soar more than just about anything I’ve ever heard.
pass
3. This was Barry Manilow’s first number one single. He freely admits that he cadged the music from Chopin’s Prelude in C Minor and actually gave Chopin a co-writing credit.
I don't listen to Miss Manilow... pass
4. Eric Carmen also gave a writing credit where due, as this song’s music is pretty much straight from the second movement of Rachmaninov’s Concerto No. 2.
"All By Myself"
5. As a kid, I was first introduced to Chopin by hearing Judy Garland sing “I’m Always Chasing Rainbows” in the movie Ziegfeld Girl. Believe it or not, Alice Cooper did a great version of it on his album Alice Cooper Goes to Hell. The music is the cantabile section from what famous Chopin work?
pass
QOD: A 60’s group called The Toys had a big hit with a song that changed the time signature of J.S. Bach’s Minuet in G and added lyrics. What was the name of that hit?
pass
5 Point Bonus: If you knew the QOD right off the bat, you’re either old enough to remember the 60’s or you saw this 1995 Richard Dreyfuss movie.
"Mr. Holland's Opus"
"Camp Grenada" ("Hello, mudda. hello, fadda. Here I am at Camp Grenada...")
2. Procol Harum’s Whiter Shade of Pale lifts from a couple of works by this famous Baroque composer, most notably his Orchestral Suite No. 3, which makes your spirit soar more than just about anything I’ve ever heard.
pass
3. This was Barry Manilow’s first number one single. He freely admits that he cadged the music from Chopin’s Prelude in C Minor and actually gave Chopin a co-writing credit.
I don't listen to Miss Manilow... pass
4. Eric Carmen also gave a writing credit where due, as this song’s music is pretty much straight from the second movement of Rachmaninov’s Concerto No. 2.
"All By Myself"
5. As a kid, I was first introduced to Chopin by hearing Judy Garland sing “I’m Always Chasing Rainbows” in the movie Ziegfeld Girl. Believe it or not, Alice Cooper did a great version of it on his album Alice Cooper Goes to Hell. The music is the cantabile section from what famous Chopin work?
pass
QOD: A 60’s group called The Toys had a big hit with a song that changed the time signature of J.S. Bach’s Minuet in G and added lyrics. What was the name of that hit?
pass
5 Point Bonus: If you knew the QOD right off the bat, you’re either old enough to remember the 60’s or you saw this 1995 Richard Dreyfuss movie.
"Mr. Holland's Opus"
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1.Hello Muddah, Hello Faddah
2. JS Bach
3. NAC (I know nothing of Barry Manilow).
4. Never heard anything by Eric Carmen.
5. Never heard anything by Alice Cooper
QOD: Lover's Concerto. Original was probably not actually written by Bach, although it is included in the Anna Magdalena Notebook.
5 Point Bonus: I remember the 60's, but not Dreyfuss movie in which this appeared.
2. JS Bach
3. NAC (I know nothing of Barry Manilow).
4. Never heard anything by Eric Carmen.
5. Never heard anything by Alice Cooper
QOD: Lover's Concerto. Original was probably not actually written by Bach, although it is included in the Anna Magdalena Notebook.
5 Point Bonus: I remember the 60's, but not Dreyfuss movie in which this appeared.
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I'm traveling to the Land of the Mouse tomorrow morning (4 am, ugh!), so this might be my last QoD for a while. Maybe not, though. I often fire up the laptop even on vacation!
1. Hello Muddah, Hello Faddah
2. Nope
3. Mandy
4. All By Myself
5. Nope
QoD: A Lover's Concerto
Bonus: Well, I knew this right off and and I barely remember the 60s, so you'd think I would know this. Nope!
1. Hello Muddah, Hello Faddah
2. Nope
3. Mandy
4. All By Myself
5. Nope
QoD: A Lover's Concerto
Bonus: Well, I knew this right off and and I barely remember the 60s, so you'd think I would know this. Nope!
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Re: QOD Thursday 12-06 "ROCK ME, AMADEUS"
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1. Allan Sherman took Ponchielli‘s Dance of the Hours and turned it into this letter from camp. Hello Mutha, Hello Fatha
2. Procol Harum’s Whiter Shade of Pale lifts from a couple of works by this famous Baroque composer, most notably his Orchestral Suite No. 3, which makes your spirit soar more than just about anything I’ve ever heard. ha! You gotta be kidding - Pachebel (Like Pachebel's Canon) - that's the only one I know
3. This was Barry Manilow’s first number one single. He freely admits that he cadged the music from Chopin’s Prelude in C Minor and actually gave Chopin a co-writing credit. Mandy
4. Eric Carmen also gave a writing credit where due, as this song’s music is pretty much straight from the second movement of Rachmaninov’s Concerto No. 2. no idea
5. As a kid, I was first introduced to Chopin by hearing Judy Garland sing “I’m Always Chasing Rainbows” in the movie Ziegfeld Girl. Believe it or not, Alice Cooper did a great version of it on his album Alice Cooper Goes to Hell. The music is the cantabile section from what famous Chopin work? nope
QOD: A 60’s group called The Toys had a big hit with a song that changed the time signature of J.S. Bach’s Minuet in G and added lyrics. What was the name of that hit? nope
5 Point Bonus: If you knew the QOD right off the bat, you’re either old enough to remember the 60’s or you saw this 1995 Richard Dreyfuss movie. Mr Holland's Opus
2. Procol Harum’s Whiter Shade of Pale lifts from a couple of works by this famous Baroque composer, most notably his Orchestral Suite No. 3, which makes your spirit soar more than just about anything I’ve ever heard. ha! You gotta be kidding - Pachebel (Like Pachebel's Canon) - that's the only one I know
3. This was Barry Manilow’s first number one single. He freely admits that he cadged the music from Chopin’s Prelude in C Minor and actually gave Chopin a co-writing credit. Mandy
4. Eric Carmen also gave a writing credit where due, as this song’s music is pretty much straight from the second movement of Rachmaninov’s Concerto No. 2. no idea
5. As a kid, I was first introduced to Chopin by hearing Judy Garland sing “I’m Always Chasing Rainbows” in the movie Ziegfeld Girl. Believe it or not, Alice Cooper did a great version of it on his album Alice Cooper Goes to Hell. The music is the cantabile section from what famous Chopin work? nope
QOD: A 60’s group called The Toys had a big hit with a song that changed the time signature of J.S. Bach’s Minuet in G and added lyrics. What was the name of that hit? nope
5 Point Bonus: If you knew the QOD right off the bat, you’re either old enough to remember the 60’s or you saw this 1995 Richard Dreyfuss movie. Mr Holland's Opus
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ROCK ME, AMADEUS
There is nothing new under the sun. And people hear the same old stuff time and again, whether they know it or not. Before sampling became popular, musicians would just grab some classical stuff because they did it first and better, anyway. And despite my title, there is no Mozart today (sorry, Annie, there are songs swiped from Mozart, but they're not really well known ones).
1. Allan Sherman took Ponchielli‘s Dance of the Hours and turned it into this letter from camp. Hello Mudduh, Hello Fadduh
2. Procol Harum’s Whiter Shade of Pale lifts from a couple of works by this famous Baroque composer, most notably his Orchestral Suite No. 3, which makes your spirit soar more than just about anything I’ve ever heard. Johann Sebastian Bach?
3. This was Barry Manilow’s first number one single. He freely admits that he cadged the music from Chopin’s Prelude in C Minor and actually gave Chopin a co-writing credit. Could This be Magic?
4. Eric Carmen also gave a writing credit where due, as this song’s music is pretty much straight from the second movement of Rachmaninov’s Concerto No. 2. All By Myself?
5. As a kid, I was first introduced to Chopin by hearing Judy Garland sing “I’m Always Chasing Rainbows” in the movie Ziegfeld Girl. Believe it or not, Alice Cooper did a great version of it on his album Alice Cooper Goes to Hell. The music is the cantabile section from what famous Chopin work? Fantasie Impromptu
QOD: A 60’s group called The Toys had a big hit with a song that changed the time signature of J.S. Bach’s Minuet in G and added lyrics. What was the name of that hit? Lover's Concerto
5 Point Bonus: If you knew the QOD right off the bat, you’re either old enough to remember the 60’s or you saw this 1995 Richard Dreyfuss movie. Mr. Holland's Opus? Has it been that long?[/b]
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Re: QOD Thursday 12-06 "ROCK ME, AMADEUS"
Spoiler
1. Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh
2. Bach
3. Nope
4. All By Myself
5. Nope
QOD: PASS
5 Point Bonus: Mr. Holland's Opus
2. Bach
3. Nope
4. All By Myself
5. Nope
QOD: PASS
5 Point Bonus: Mr. Holland's Opus
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Re: QOD Thursday 12-06 "ROCK ME, AMADEUS"
/\fantine33 wrote: And despite my title, there is no Mozart today (sorry, Annie, there are songs swiped from Mozart, but they're not really well known ones).
Spoiler
1. Hello, Mudda; Hello, Fadda
2. Mr. Johann S. Bach
3. I am not so very familiar with Mr. Barry's songs.
4. Nor Mr. Eric's songs.
5. Nor those of Mr. Miss Alice.
QoD: I don't know.
Bonus: I guess Mr. Holland's Opus. (I saw this on tv. It was not up to the level of "Rent," which inspired me to start working on my own opera, but it was okay.)
2. Mr. Johann S. Bach
3. I am not so very familiar with Mr. Barry's songs.
4. Nor Mr. Eric's songs.
5. Nor those of Mr. Miss Alice.
QoD: I don't know.
Bonus: I guess Mr. Holland's Opus. (I saw this on tv. It was not up to the level of "Rent," which inspired me to start working on my own opera, but it was okay.)
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Re: QOD Thursday 12-06 "ROCK ME, AMADEUS"
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ROCK ME, AMADEUS
1. Allan Sherman took Ponchielli‘s Dance of the Hours and turned it into this letter from camp.
HELLO MUDDA, HELLO FADDA
2. Procol Harum’s Whiter Shade of Pale lifts from a couple of works by this famous Baroque composer, most notably his Orchestral Suite No. 3, which makes your spirit soar more than just about anything I’ve ever heard.
J.S. BACH?
3. This was Barry Manilow’s first number one single. He freely admits that he cadged the music from Chopin’s Prelude in C Minor and actually gave Chopin a co-writing credit.
MANDY? I DON'T THINK HE WROTE IT, THOUGH...
4. Eric Carmen also gave a writing credit where due, as this song’s music is pretty much straight from the second movement of Rachmaninov’s Concerto No. 2.
ALL BY MYSELF
5. As a kid, I was first introduced to Chopin by hearing Judy Garland sing “I’m Always Chasing Rainbows” in the movie Ziegfeld Girl. Believe it or not, Alice Cooper did a great version of it on his album Alice Cooper Goes to Hell. The music is the cantabile section from what famous Chopin work?
NAC
QOD: A 60’s group called The Toys had a big hit with a song that changed the time signature of J.S. Bach’s Minuet in G and added lyrics. What was the name of that hit?
A LOVER'S CONCERTO
5 Point Bonus: If you knew the QOD right off the bat, you’re either old enough to remember the 60’s or you saw this 1995 Richard Dreyfuss movie.
MR HOLLAND'S OPUS
1. Allan Sherman took Ponchielli‘s Dance of the Hours and turned it into this letter from camp.
HELLO MUDDA, HELLO FADDA
2. Procol Harum’s Whiter Shade of Pale lifts from a couple of works by this famous Baroque composer, most notably his Orchestral Suite No. 3, which makes your spirit soar more than just about anything I’ve ever heard.
J.S. BACH?
3. This was Barry Manilow’s first number one single. He freely admits that he cadged the music from Chopin’s Prelude in C Minor and actually gave Chopin a co-writing credit.
MANDY? I DON'T THINK HE WROTE IT, THOUGH...
4. Eric Carmen also gave a writing credit where due, as this song’s music is pretty much straight from the second movement of Rachmaninov’s Concerto No. 2.
ALL BY MYSELF
5. As a kid, I was first introduced to Chopin by hearing Judy Garland sing “I’m Always Chasing Rainbows” in the movie Ziegfeld Girl. Believe it or not, Alice Cooper did a great version of it on his album Alice Cooper Goes to Hell. The music is the cantabile section from what famous Chopin work?
NAC
QOD: A 60’s group called The Toys had a big hit with a song that changed the time signature of J.S. Bach’s Minuet in G and added lyrics. What was the name of that hit?
A LOVER'S CONCERTO
5 Point Bonus: If you knew the QOD right off the bat, you’re either old enough to remember the 60’s or you saw this 1995 Richard Dreyfuss movie.
MR HOLLAND'S OPUS
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1. Allan Sherman took Ponchielli‘s Dance of the Hours and turned it into this letter from camp. HELLO, MUDDAH. HELLO, FADDAH
2. Procol Harum’s Whiter Shade of Pale lifts from a couple of works by this famous Baroque composer, most notably his Orchestral Suite No. 3, which makes your spirit soar more than just about anything I’ve ever heard. RACHMANINOFF
3. This was Barry Manilow’s first number one single. He freely admits that he cadged the music from Chopin’s Prelude in C Minor and actually gave Chopin a co-writing credit. MANDY
4. Eric Carmen also gave a writing credit where due, as this song’s music is pretty much straight from the second movement of Rachmaninov’s Concerto No. 2. ALL BY MYSELF
5. As a kid, I was first introduced to Chopin by hearing Judy Garland sing “I’m Always Chasing Rainbows” in the movie Ziegfeld Girl. Believe it or not, Alice Cooper did a great version of it on his album Alice Cooper Goes to Hell. The music is the cantabile section from what famous Chopin work? OPUS TO A FRIED HARD DRIVE
QOD: A 60’s group called The Toys had a big hit with a song that changed the time signature of J.S. Bach’s Minuet in G and added lyrics. What was the name of that hit? LOVERS' CONCERTO
5 Point Bonus: If you knew the QOD right off the bat, you’re either old enough to remember the 60’s or you saw this 1995 Richard Dreyfuss movie. MR HOLLAND'S OPUS
2. Procol Harum’s Whiter Shade of Pale lifts from a couple of works by this famous Baroque composer, most notably his Orchestral Suite No. 3, which makes your spirit soar more than just about anything I’ve ever heard. RACHMANINOFF
3. This was Barry Manilow’s first number one single. He freely admits that he cadged the music from Chopin’s Prelude in C Minor and actually gave Chopin a co-writing credit. MANDY
4. Eric Carmen also gave a writing credit where due, as this song’s music is pretty much straight from the second movement of Rachmaninov’s Concerto No. 2. ALL BY MYSELF
5. As a kid, I was first introduced to Chopin by hearing Judy Garland sing “I’m Always Chasing Rainbows” in the movie Ziegfeld Girl. Believe it or not, Alice Cooper did a great version of it on his album Alice Cooper Goes to Hell. The music is the cantabile section from what famous Chopin work? OPUS TO A FRIED HARD DRIVE
QOD: A 60’s group called The Toys had a big hit with a song that changed the time signature of J.S. Bach’s Minuet in G and added lyrics. What was the name of that hit? LOVERS' CONCERTO
5 Point Bonus: If you knew the QOD right off the bat, you’re either old enough to remember the 60’s or you saw this 1995 Richard Dreyfuss movie. MR HOLLAND'S OPUS
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Re: QOD Thursday 12-06 "ROCK ME, AMADEUS"
[/spoiler]fantine33 wrote:Sorry for the delay, I couldn't sign in to post. It kept just bringing me back to the sign in screen. What's up with that?
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ROCK ME, AMADEUS
There is nothing new under the sun. And people hear the same old stuff time and again, whether they know it or not. Before sampling became popular, musicians would just grab some classical stuff because they did it first and better, anyway. And despite my title, there is no Mozart today (sorry, Annie, there are songs swiped from Mozart, but they're not really well known ones).
1. Allan Sherman took Ponchielli‘s Dance of the Hours and turned it into this letter from camp. ---Hello Muddah, Hello Faddah - This is looking more and more tempting Grrrrr.
2. Procol Harum’s Whiter Shade of Pale lifts from a couple of works by this famous Baroque composer, most notably his Orchestral Suite No. 3, which makes your spirit soar more than just about anything I’ve ever heard. - I'll go with Bach, as he's very baroqesque
3. This was Barry Manilow’s first number one single. He freely admits that he cadged the music from Chopin’s Prelude in C Minor and actually gave Chopin a co-writing credit.
4. Eric Carmen also gave a writing credit where due, as this song’s music is pretty much straight from the second movement of Rachmaninov’s Concerto No. 2.
5. As a kid, I was first introduced to Chopin by hearing Judy Garland sing “I’m Always Chasing Rainbows” in the movie Ziegfeld Girl. Believe it or not, Alice Cooper did a great version of it on his album Alice Cooper Goes to Hell. The music is the cantabile section from what famous Chopin work?
QOD: A 60’s group called The Toys had a big hit with a song that changed the time signature of J.S. Bach’s Minuet in G and added lyrics. What was the name of that hit? Nope
5 Point Bonus: If you knew the QOD right off the bat, you’re either old enough to remember the 60’s or you saw this 1995 Richard Dreyfuss movie. Mr. Holland's Opus.
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Re: QOD Thursday 12-06 "ROCK ME, AMADEUS"
fantine33 wrote: ROCK ME, AMADEUS
Spoiler
1. Allan Sherman took Ponchielli‘s Dance of the Hours and turned it into this letter from camp.
"Hello Muddah, Hello Faddah" or "Camp Granada"
2. Procol Harum’s Whiter Shade of Pale lifts from a couple of works by this famous Baroque composer, most notably his Orchestral Suite No. 3, which makes your spirit soar more than just about anything I’ve ever heard.
Bach?
3. This was Barry Manilow’s first number one single. He freely admits that he cadged the music from Chopin’s Prelude in C Minor and actually gave Chopin a co-writing credit.
Mandy? Didn't know the connection to Chopin but I think that was his first hit.
4. Eric Carmen also gave a writing credit where due, as this song’s music is pretty much straight from the second movement of Rachmaninov’s Concerto No. 2.
Nope. I suppose I should know who this is but don't have a clue.
5. As a kid, I was first introduced to Chopin by hearing Judy Garland sing “I’m Always Chasing Rainbows” in the movie Ziegfeld Girl. Believe it or not, Alice Cooper did a great version of it on his album Alice Cooper Goes to Hell. The music is the cantabile section from what famous Chopin work?
Nope
QOD: A 60’s group called The Toys had a big hit with a song that changed the time signature of J.S. Bach’s Minuet in G and added lyrics. What was the name of that hit?
Nope
5 Point Bonus: If you knew the QOD right off the bat, you’re either old enough to remember the 60’s or you saw this 1995 Richard Dreyfuss movie
Perhaps I am neither as I still have no clue.
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Re: QOD Thursday 12-06 "ROCK ME, AMADEUS"
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1. "Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh [Here I am at, Camp Grenada]"
2. JS Bach ?
QOD: A 60’s group called The Toys had a big hit with a song that changed the time signature of J.S. Bach’s Minuet in G and added lyrics. What was the name of that hit?
Argh! I can hear it in my head, but there's no way I'm coming up with the title (or even any lyrics)! No guess.
2. JS Bach ?
QOD: A 60’s group called The Toys had a big hit with a song that changed the time signature of J.S. Bach’s Minuet in G and added lyrics. What was the name of that hit?
Argh! I can hear it in my head, but there's no way I'm coming up with the title (or even any lyrics)! No guess.
* Either Arglebargle IV or someone else.
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Re: QOD Thursday 12-06 "ROCK ME, AMADEUS"
6 more to go!jsuchard wrote:Spoiler
1. "Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh [Here I am at, Camp Grenada]"
2. JS Bach ?
QOD: A 60’s group called The Toys had a big hit with a song that changed the time signature of J.S. Bach’s Minuet in G and added lyrics. What was the name of that hit?
Argh! I can hear it in my head, but there's no way I'm coming up with the title (or even any lyrics)! No guess.
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Re: QOD Thursday 12-06 "ROCK ME, AMADEUS"
Spoiler
1. Allan Sherman took Ponchielli‘s Dance of the Hours and turned it into this letter from camp.
Helo Mudda, Hello Fadda, Here I Am at Camp Granda
2. Procol Harum’s Whiter Shade of Pale lifts from a couple of works by this famous Baroque composer, most notably his Orchestral Suite No. 3, which makes your spirit soar more than just about anything I’ve ever heard.
Bach??
3. This was Barry Manilow’s first number one single. He freely admits that he cadged the music from Chopin’s Prelude in C Minor and actually gave Chopin a co-writing credit.
Weekend in New England?
Not changing answer although I know this song is not on first album. I just like it.
4. Eric Carmen also gave a writing credit where due, as this song’s music is pretty much straight from the second movement of Rachmaninov’s Concerto No. 2.
Lonely Boy??
5. As a kid, I was first introduced to Chopin by hearing Judy Garland sing “I’m Always Chasing Rainbows” in the movie Ziegfeld Girl. Believe it or not, Alice Cooper did a great version of it on his album Alice Cooper Goes to Hell. The music is the cantabile section from what famous Chopin work?
??
QOD: A 60’s group called The Toys had a big hit with a song that changed the time signature of J.S. Bach’s Minuet in G and added lyrics. What was the name of that hit?
Lover's Concerto
5 Point Bonus: If you knew the QOD right off the bat, you’re either old enough to remember the 60’s or you saw this 1995 Richard Dreyfuss movie.
Mr Holland's Opus?
Helo Mudda, Hello Fadda, Here I Am at Camp Granda
2. Procol Harum’s Whiter Shade of Pale lifts from a couple of works by this famous Baroque composer, most notably his Orchestral Suite No. 3, which makes your spirit soar more than just about anything I’ve ever heard.
Bach??
3. This was Barry Manilow’s first number one single. He freely admits that he cadged the music from Chopin’s Prelude in C Minor and actually gave Chopin a co-writing credit.
Weekend in New England?
Not changing answer although I know this song is not on first album. I just like it.
4. Eric Carmen also gave a writing credit where due, as this song’s music is pretty much straight from the second movement of Rachmaninov’s Concerto No. 2.
Lonely Boy??
5. As a kid, I was first introduced to Chopin by hearing Judy Garland sing “I’m Always Chasing Rainbows” in the movie Ziegfeld Girl. Believe it or not, Alice Cooper did a great version of it on his album Alice Cooper Goes to Hell. The music is the cantabile section from what famous Chopin work?
??
QOD: A 60’s group called The Toys had a big hit with a song that changed the time signature of J.S. Bach’s Minuet in G and added lyrics. What was the name of that hit?
Lover's Concerto
5 Point Bonus: If you knew the QOD right off the bat, you’re either old enough to remember the 60’s or you saw this 1995 Richard Dreyfuss movie.
Mr Holland's Opus?
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1. Hello Muddah, Hellow Faddah
2. Ah, Bach....
3. Well, I didn't know the Chopin connection, but Manilow's first #1 was "Mandy".
4. "All By Myself"?
5. Not a clue...I'm not the biggest Chopin fan. He did the Minute Waltz, though, so I'll guess that.
QOD: "The Lover's Concerto"!!!!! WOOHOO!!
Bonus: Yeah, I saw it once. Once. "Mr. Holland's Opus".
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PLEASE READ AFTER YOU'VE ANSWERED THE QOD
Day 5 and only the 2nd snafu. That's a pretty good average in baseball. Ha!
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Aaaargh! You know, at the time I thought 'wow, the first time I remember hearing Barry Manilow was with Mandy' but didn't think to investigate.
Come to find out, the song I'm referencing was BEFORE Mandy, but didn't become a hit until it was re-released after the Mandy success.
If you've already answered, you can give it another shot. Or, if you've already answered and referenced "Mandy" you'll get credit.
Come to find out, the song I'm referencing was BEFORE Mandy, but didn't become a hit until it was re-released after the Mandy success.
If you've already answered, you can give it another shot. Or, if you've already answered and referenced "Mandy" you'll get credit.
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