[Answer] Which group had a 1979 hit with the single "Y.M.C.A."?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Which group had a 1979 hit with the single "Y.M.C.A."?"

..."Y.M.C.A." is a song by the disco group Village People. The song reached #2 on the US charts in early 1979. It is one of fewer than 40 singles to have sold over 10 million physical copies worldwide. The song remains popular and is played at many sporting events, with crowds using the dance in which the arms are used to spell out the four letters of the song's title. In 2009, "Y.M.C.A." was entered into the Guinness World Records when over 44,000 people danced to the song with Village People singing live at the 2008 Sun Bowl game in El Paso, Texas.

[Answer] Who had a big hit in 1957 with the song, "That'll Be the Day?"

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Who had a big hit in 1957 with the song, "That'll Be the Day?""

...That'll Be the Day was one of Buddy Holly's first big hits but it was originally credited to his band, The Crickets. Holly and his band worked with two record labels at the time. One released Holly's work under the name The Crickets and the other attributed his work to Buddy Holly. The song was originally recorded in 1956 by Holly and his original band The Three Tunes. Decca records, who owned the label, didn't like the song and refused to release it. Holly would spice it up a bit with backup vocals and change the key a year later while working with his new band The Crickets. He had a new producer by this time who released the song. It would become one of Holly's first big hits. Source: SongFacts.com

[Answer] 6. In their 1973 hit, Dawn asked that you should tie what round the Old Oak Tree?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "6. In their 1973 hit, Dawn asked that you should tie what round the Old Oak Tree?"

...1. Yellow Ribbon 2. 99 Red Balloons 3. White Flag 4. Green Onions The yellow ribbon has come to symbolise the support for troops who are away at war. This song, however, was about a convict who on his release needed to know if his wife or girlfriend still wanted him around. I think the 100 yellow ribbons was a resounding YES!

[Answer] Which Muppet sang the top-40 hit "Rubber Duckie"?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Which Muppet sang the top-40 hit "Rubber Duckie"?"

..."Rubber Duckie" is a song sung by the Muppet character Ernie (voiced by Jim Henson) on Sesame Street. The song is named after Ernie's toy, a rubber duck affectionately named Rubber Duckie. The song, written by Jeff Moss and arranged by Joe Raposo, was released as a single and became a surprise mainstream hit, peaking at #16 on the Billboard Hot 100 on September 26, 1970. It was nominated for the Best Recording for Children Grammy in 1971 but lost out to the album The Sesame Street Book & Record, which contained the song.

[Ans] Which Muppet sang the top-40 hit "Rubber Duckie"?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Which Muppet sang the top-40 hit "Rubber Duckie"?"

"Rubber Duckie" is a song sung by the Muppet character Ernie (voiced by Jim Henson) on Sesame Street. The song is named after Ernie's toy, a rubber duck affectionately named Rubber Duckie. The song, written by Jeff Moss and arranged by Joe Raposo, was released as a single and became a surprise mainstream hit, peaking at #16 on the Billboard Hot 100 on September 26, 1970. It was nominated for the Best Recording for Children Grammy in 1971 but lost out to the album The Sesame Street Book & Record, which contained the song.

[Answer] 10. Elvis Presley in 1962, Corey Hart in 1987, and UB40 in 1993, all had a hit with this song.

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "10. Elvis Presley in 1962, Corey Hart in 1987, and UB40 in 1993, all had a hit with this song."

...1. Can't Help Falling in Love 2. Call on Me 3. Can't Stop 4. Can't Stop Dancing

[Answer] 8. If the batter gets hit by a pitch, what happens?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "8. If the batter gets hit by a pitch, what happens?"

...1. They are awarded first base without the threat of being put-out 2. The pitcher gets thrown out 3. It counts as a strike 4. It counts as a ball They get to automatically go to first base.

[Answer] 6. Which duo had a hit with the classic song "Mrs Robinson"?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "6. Which duo had a hit with the classic song "Mrs Robinson"?"

...1. Simon & Garfunkel 2. Zager and Evans 3. Hall & Oates 4. Bob & Earl "Mrs. Robinson" was written by Paul Simon and recorded by Simon & Garfunkel. An earlier version of the song can be heard in the movie "The Graduate" (1967). It got to number one in the US and number four in the UK.

[Answer] 8. According to a 1973 hit song by Gladys Knight and the Pips, where was the "midnight train" heading?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "8. According to a 1973 hit song by Gladys Knight and the Pips, where was the "midnight train" heading?"

...1. Texas 2. Vegas 3. London 4. Georgia "Midnight Train to Georgia" was released in August 1973, and it became a number one hit song for Gladys Knight and the Pips on the U.S. Billboard charts in the fall of '73. Knight sang these lyrics: "And I'll be with him on that midnight train to Georgia I'd rather live in his world Than live without him in mine..."

[Answer] 7. "Physical" was a number one hit for which female singer?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "7. "Physical" was a number one hit for which female singer?"

...1. Gloria Gaynor 2. Olivia Newton-John 3. Bonnie Tyler 4. Irene Cara "Physical" was written by Steve Kipner and Terry Shaddick. In the US it was the most successful song during the entire decade of the 1980's.

[Answer] What organization served as the bad guys in TV 1960s hit, "The Man from U.N.C.L.E.?"

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "What organization served as the bad guys in TV 1960s hit, "The Man from U.N.C.L.E.?""

..."The Man from U.N.C.L.E." made its debut in the fall 1964. The show centered on a secret agent, Napoleon Solo, and his partner in spydom, Illya Kuryakin. The show captured the imagination of its audience with high-stakes action and a gadget-packed world. The organization U.N.C.L.E. acronym stood for the United Network Command for Law Enforcement. The bad guys belonged to a Mafia-style agency called THRUSH. The meaning of this acronym was never explained in the series. Source: IMFDB.org

[Answer] 2. What country had an invasion of music hit the world that included The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and the Kinks?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "2. What country had an invasion of music hit the world that included The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and the Kinks?"

...1. Italy 2. France 3. England 4. Spain Formed in Liverpool England in 1960, The Beatles stayed together for 10 years creating some of the best known songs and albums. John, Paul, George and Ringo appeared on "The Ed Sullivan Show" as millions watched the Fab Four in 1964. From "Love me Do" to "The Long and Winding Road", the Beatles song list of hits are some of the most influential music of rock. From London England came The Rolling Stones led by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards. Since 1962 the Stones have been making music and touring the world playing their classic hits like "Paint it Black", "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction", "Sympathy for the Devil" and "Start Me Up". Also from London were The Kinks led by lead singer Ray Davies. From their first (third single) big hit "You Really Got Me" to "Lola" and "Come Dancing" had a career that lasted over 30 years.

[Answer] 7. Please complete this title from a 1971 hit song by Cher: "Gypsies, Tramps and _______."

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "7. Please complete this title from a 1971 hit song by Cher: "Gypsies, Tramps and _______.""

...1. Clowns 2. Thieves 3. Queens 4. Weeds "Gypsies, Tramps and Thieves" became a number one song for Cher on the Billboard charts in November 1971 and remained at the top for two weeks. The song told the tale of a young woman who has become infatuated with a man and is now "in trouble." This song was Cher's first number one single in the U.S. as a solo artist.

[Answer] 3. Between 1985 and 1987, Whitney Houston hit number one on the United States Billboard Hot 100 with seven different songs. In 1992, Whitney Houston married which member of the singing group New Edition?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "3. Between 1985 and 1987, Whitney Houston hit number one on the United States Billboard Hot 100 with seven different songs. In 1992, Whitney Houston married which member of the singing group New Edition?"

...1. Michael Bivins 2. Bobby Brown 3. Ricky Bell 4. Ralph Tresvant Whitney Houston met singer Bobby Brown at the 1989 Soul Train Music Awards and they were married on March 4, 1993. Bobby Brown sang lead on New Edition's 1984 song "Mr. Telephone Man", which hit number twelve on the United States Billboard Hot 100. Between 1988 and 1992, Bobby Brown had eight solo top ten hits on the United States Billboard Hot 100.

[Answer] 9. "My Sharona" was a hit for which US rock band?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "9. "My Sharona" was a hit for which US rock band?"

...1. The Knack 2. Eagles 3. Grateful Dead 4. Aerosmith "My Sharona" was written by Doug Fieger and Berton Averre, and was The Knack's debut single. It reached number one in the US and number six in the UK.

[Answer] 5. The Supremes had their fourth chart topper the week of March 27, 1965. Which song was their number one hit that week?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "5. The Supremes had their fourth chart topper the week of March 27, 1965. Which song was their number one hit that week?"

...1. How Does That Grab You, Darlin'? 2. The Name Game 3. Stop! In The Name of Love 4. My Love With the success of "Stop! In The Name of Love" The Supremes became the first group in the history of the Billboard Hot 100 to chart four consecutive number one songs. By the time they had recorded the song in February of 1965 there were already signs of conflict within the band as Diana Ross was emerging as the featured singer. They were barely speaking to each other during the European Motown tour that followed "Stop! In The Name of Love." During that tour they invented the signature choreography for the song with their hands held up like a police officer. Shirley Ellis sang "The Name Game." "My Love" was a Petula Clark single and "How Does That Grab You, Darlin'?" charted for Nancy Sinatra.

[Answer] 7. When Mark McGwire hit his 70 home runs in a season in 1998, who finished in the runner-up spot with 66?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "7. When Mark McGwire hit his 70 home runs in a season in 1998, who finished in the runner-up spot with 66?"

...1. Gaylord Perry 2. Greg Pinchbeck 3. Sammy Sosa 4. Joe Niekro The right-handed Sosa hit 66 big ones in 1998 and was overshadowed by McGwire's 70 that season. Sosa also hit .308 with 198 hits.

[Answer] Which Madonna hit claims “If they don’t give me proper credit I just walk away”?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Which Madonna hit claims “If they don’t give me proper credit I just walk away”?"

...Madonna is one of the few performers who only needs one name to be recognized internationally. The singer and dancer, who was labeled “The Material Girl” after her hit song in the 1980s, has earned that honor. Boasting one of the most iconic lines ever, ‘Material Girl’ has a Marilyn Monroe-inspired video, and lyrics that identify with materialism. Contemporary critics have frequently identified "Material Girl" as one of the songs that established Madonna as an icon. Madonna has often remarked that she regrets recording "Material Girl", as its title became a nickname for her in the mainstream media.

[Ans] Which Madonna hit claims “If they don’t give me proper credit I just walk away”?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Which Madonna hit claims “If they don’t give me proper credit I just walk away”?"

Madonna is one of the few performers who only needs one name to be recognized internationally. The singer and dancer, who was labeled “The Material Girl” after her hit song in the 1980s, has earned that honor. Boasting one of the most iconic lines ever, ‘Material Girl’ has a Marilyn Monroe-inspired video, and lyrics that identify with materialism. Contemporary critics have frequently identified "Material Girl" as one of the songs that established Madonna as an icon. Madonna has often remarked that she regrets recording "Material Girl", as its title became a nickname for her in the mainstream media.

[Answer] 7. Who recorded the 1967 hit "Snoopy vs. The Red Baron"?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "7. Who recorded the 1967 hit "Snoopy vs. The Red Baron"?"

...1. The Hollies 2. The Royal Guardsmen 3. The Animals 4. Traffic's A mere four weeks after the publication of the first Snoopy comic featuring the Red Baron, The Royal Guardsmen released this vinyl hit in 1966. The song proved to be a substantial hit in the later part of 1966 and early 1967. The band would go on to write several more Snoopy songs, including one from 2006 called "Snoopy Vs. Osama".