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Name that band

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donhonyc posted on 11/09/2005

Coupla clues: these guys..by most accounts were the ultimate cheese. They had one big hit...and that was it.

Name that band....

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Hakalugi posted on 11/09/2005

Starland Vocal Band?

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donhonyc posted on 11/09/2005

damn...you got it onthe first try. I wouldn't have known this...totally forgot what they looked like. Not like they were very memorable to begin with...

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Hakalugi posted on 11/09/2005

In some ways I was hoping I was wrong. Oh well.

Oh and thanks a lot, now I got that lame Afternoon Delight song stuck in my head...
:x

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donhonyc posted on 11/09/2005

HA!

Starland Vocal Band are one of those quintessential 'here today-gone tomorrow' situations that I wish would happen to alot of the pop artists that exist today. They had a mega-giant hit with "Afternoon Delight", were nominated for 5 grammys and won the grammy for "Best New Artists" and from all of that...based on one song...they even had a variety show on CBS for a short time, with a young David Letterman as one of the regulars. After that? ABSOLUTELY NOTHING. They went nowhere. Pretty amazing. Why can't that happen to Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, and Ashlee Simpson? You'd figure after so much lambasting in the press and the obviousness of their lack of talent that they'd be history by now...BUT THEY'RE STILL AROUND and they still have an audience. What gives?? Total 'Teflon Idol' situation. They should all have the Starland Vocal Band curse!!!!

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alohabros posted on 11/09/2005

On 2005-11-09 12:04, donhonyc wrote:
... They went nowhere. Pretty amazing. Why can't that happen to Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, and Ashlee Simpson? You'd figure after so much lambasting in the press and the obviousness of their lack of talent that they'd be history by now...BUT THEY'RE STILL AROUND and they still have an audience...

... people only die when you forget them...

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donhonyc posted on 11/09/2005

How can I forget them if they won't die already?

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Unga Bunga posted on 11/09/2005

Name the Band......
(Another one hit wonder)

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donhonyc posted on 11/09/2005

Tommy Tutone.

I liked that song 867-5309/Jenny

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otikiniko posted on 11/09/2005

Hmmm.... Casper Luntruch and the Wine Street Warriors??

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martiki posted on 11/09/2005

Yep, probably Tommy Tutone.

But it does look a little like Billy Vera and the Beaters.

What's the story, Unga?

Keep this thread alive!

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martiki posted on 11/09/2005

OK, here's the business: I got this off the internet some time ago, but it's a killer band ID quiz.

Download it here:

http://rapidshare.de/files/7411612/band_quiz_2.xls.html

It's an excel file. 270 questions. It's pretty tough. It was made in the UK, so expect it to be very brit-centric. Also very current, which killed me. Lots of boy bands, etc.

See how well you can do, and DON'T CHEAT. Post your scores here.

I got 140.

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pappythesailor posted on 11/10/2005

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freddiefreelance posted on 11/10/2005

Pappy, why do fools fall for Frankie Lymon & the Teenagers?

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otikiniko posted on 11/10/2005

Ok... I've got one for ya', what band is this?

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donhonyc posted on 11/10/2005

On 2005-11-10 09:14, otikiniko wrote:
Ok... I've got one for ya', what band is this?

Sonny & Cher...the early Mexican wrestling days?

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otikiniko posted on 11/10/2005

Sonny & Cher...the early Mexican wrestling days?

ROTFLMAO!.. I owe you a drink for that one! Made my day!

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Unga Bunga posted on 11/10/2005

On 2005-11-09 12:48, martiki wrote:
Yep, probably Tommy Tutone.
But it does look a little like Billy Vera and the Beaters.
What's the story, Unga?
Keep this thread alive!

Yep Tutone. Donhonyc got it right off.

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Cool Manchu posted on 11/10/2005

Here's another one hit wonder for you all to ponder...

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donhonyc posted on 11/11/2005

I'm stumped on this one. The guy sitting down looks familiar. Tell you what though..the hippie/Doobie Brother hair and the disco shoes and suits DO NOT mix.

What was up with all those mellow 70s bands and musicians and their BEARDS? Kenny Loggins, some of the guys in that group Orleans, a few of the guys in Toto...they all had those well groomed beards. Looked like a bunch of 'Just For Men' ads. Whatta LAME-ASS look!

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Unga Bunga posted on 11/11/2005

Ya, I'm stumped. The woman looks like Tenille of "Captain and Tenille".

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Cool Manchu posted on 11/11/2005

Here are some hints, They are from Holland. They are a one hit wonder and one of their songs appeared in a Tarantino flick...

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otikiniko posted on 11/11/2005

George Baker Selection
I can hear Stephen Wright's slack droning voice announcing "Little Green Bag" right now.

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Cool Manchu posted on 11/11/2005

You got it! :)

Lookin' back on the track for a little green bag,
Got to find just the kind or I'm losin' my mind...

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thejab posted on 11/11/2005

On 2005-11-10 23:10, otikiniko wrote:
George Baker Selection
I can hear Stephen Wright's slack droning voice announcing "Little Green Bag" right now.

Wow! Impressive sleuthing. And a great song.

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