Rock and Roll Trivia

[antipodean]

Bobby Vinton ("Blue Velvet") and the great Perry Como....

[ozover50]

For one point: What is Donna Summer's 'real' name?

For two points: Whom did she marry to take up the name "Summer"?

For 100 points: What colour was her left big toenail painted when she recorded "Love To Love You Baby" in 1975?

[antipodean]

Maiden name: LaDonna Adrian Gaines (1/2 point)

Original married name: LaDonna Adrian Sommer (1/2 point)

Married: Helmuth Sommer (2 points)

Wikipedia doesn't list the colour of any of her toenails on that session though..... I'll venture candy apple red

[winston]

Well done Evan, bang on again.

[ozover50]

I'd venture the same guess, Evan....... matches the lipstick.

[winston]

Here's one for the night owls, it's rather late in the evening here in Western Canada so I'll check responses in the morning.

What was Eddie Money's real name, what did he do for a living and where did he live before he became famous?

[mgauction]

I'm back!

Eddie Mahoney - a cop.

[winston]

You got two out of three Mike..... A cop in which city?

[mgauction]

In NY, specifically in Long Island, I believe.

[winston]

That's correct Mike. He is of Irish descent as well. It appears that it was a fairly typical first choice for a career, as many policemen in his precinct also claimed a similar Irish heritage.

[scotty]

Coming from me this should be an easy one!
Which Comedian hid a hit with D.I.V.O.R.C.E in 1975 and who sang it Originally ?

[ozover50]

Did Tammy Wynette sing it originally, Scotty?

[winston]

A comic version with new lyrics by Scottish comedian Billy Connolly was a No. 1 hit the UK in November 1975. Google really works.............. Billy Connolly is great IMO.

[scotty]

Howard and Brian got it spot on.

[royclough]

One half of a legendary duo recorded the song in 1973

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