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Reminisce with these 1950s and 1960s popular love songs.
If melodies are unknown to the group leader, listen to the songs on the youtube links provided.
Questions
| 1. | I close my eyes. Then I drift away. Into the magic night. I softly say. A silent prayer like dreamers do... |
| 2. | Oh when the sun beats down and burns the tar up on the roof, and your shoes get so hot you wish your tired feet were fire proof... |
| 3. | When the night has come, and the land is dark, and the moon is the only light we’ll see. No, I wont be afraid... |
| 4. | The colours of the rainbow, so pretty in the sky. Also on the faces of people going by... |
| 5. | Such a feeling's coming over me. There is wonder in most everything I see. Not a cloud in the sky, got the sun in my eyes... |
| 6. | Every night I hope and pray. A dream lover will come my way. A girl to hold in my arms... |
| 7. | The night we met I knew I needed you so. And if I had the chance I’d never let you go... |
| 8. | Oh, my heart won’t believe that you have left me. I keep telling myself that it’s true. I can get over anything you want my love but I can’t get myself over you... |
| 9. | Those schoolgirl days, of telling tales and biting nails are gone. But my mind, I know they will still live on and on... |
| 10. | As I walk along, I wonder. A-what went wrong with out love. A love that was so strong... |
| 11. | Goodbye Joe, me gotta go, me oh my oh... |
| 12. | Hands, touching hands... reaching out, touching me, touching you... Sweet... |
| 13. | Love is a burning thing... and it makes a fiery ring... bound by wild desire, And I fell right into a ring of fire... |
| 14. | Billy Ray was a preacher’s son. And when his daddy would visit he’d come along... |
| 15. | I'll always remember... the song they were playing, the first time we danced and I knew... |
| 16. | The lights in the harbour don’t shine for me. I’m like a lost ship, adrift on the sea... |
| 17. | I beg your pardon, I never promised you a rose garden... |
| 18. | Gonna find my baby, gonna hold her tight. Gonna grab some afternoon delight... |
| 19. | I feel so bad I got a worried mind... I’m so lonesome all the time... |
| 20. | Midnight, one more night without sleeping... watching till the morning comes creeping... |
Answers
1. In Dreams (Roy Orbison) 2. Under the Boardwalk (The Drifters) 3. Stand by Me (Ben E King) 4. What a Wonderful World (Louis Armstrong) 5. Top of the World (The Carpenters) 6. Dream Lover (Bobby Darin) 7. Be My Baby (The Ronettes) 8. Don’t Forget to Remember (Bee Gees) 9. To Sir with Love (Lulu) 10. Run Away (Del Shannon) 11. Jambalaya on the Bayou (Hank Williams) 12. Sweet Caroline (Neil Diamond) 13. Ring of Fire (Johnny Cash) 14. Son of a Preacher (Dusty Springfield) 15. Could I Have this Dance (Ann Murray) 16. Sea of Heartbreak (Don Gibson) 17. I Never Promised You a Rose Garden (Lyn Anderson) 18. Afternoon Delight (Starland Vocal Band) 19. Blue Bayou (Linda Ronstadt) 20. Green Door (Shakin’ Stevens)YouTube Links for Songs
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Talita 
27th Feb 2017
27th Feb 2017
Thanks so much for your feedback Julie.
Julie
22nd Feb 2017
Activities Coordinator
Hi,
I used this quiz as well as some of the other activities on here for valentines day. We had a lovely day and the residents thouroughly enjoyed it. Thank you.
I used this quiz as well as some of the other activities on here for valentines day. We had a lovely day and the residents thouroughly enjoyed it. Thank you.
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