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What’s in That Song?: 200 Music Trivia Questions Where the Answers Are in the Lyrics by John Nicholas (Book Review)

What’s in That Song?, 200 Music Trivia Questions Where the Answers Are in the Lyrics is, of course, a music trivia book. But instead of the typical “who sings this song” or “name the artist,” the answers to these trivia questions can be found in the lyrics. You know these songs; you’ve no doubt sung along to most, if not all of them. Some answers you’ll know right off, others you’ll need to replay the song in your head to get the correct answer. Use this book to test your knowledge, or have a trivia contest with your friends.

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Music fans will have a blast playing What’s in That Song? The trivia book does not ask you to name the singer. It doesnot ask you to sing along and fill in the missing word(s). This book does not ask you to name that tune in a certain amount of notes. The writer and music enthusiast created questions to gauge who really knows the lyrics to top hits in the pop and rock genres. Two hundred questions, some easy and some hard, each one that will test your memory and skill to understand what these pop culture icons were singing about.

In the introduction, John Nicholas mentioned that he verified the lyrics once he settled on a song to add. It’s a good thing, too, because he discovered he’d been singing the wrong lyrics to “Bad Moon Rising” by Credence Clearwater Revival and David Bowe’s “Modern Love.” Oh, we’ve all been there: singing songs for months or years and finally realizing we have been misunderstanding the singer all along. Embarrassing but also wildly humorous.

What’s in That Song? covers a wide range of well-known artists and bands, starting with Prince with “Raspberry Beret” in question 1 and ending with “Rocket Man” by Elton John in the 200th slot. Participants will face questions testing their musical knowledge in this carefully crafted quiz book, where the answers lie somewhere in the lyrics! Example:

In “Yesterday” by The Beatles,

what does Paul McCartney need now

after realizing love is no longer an

easy game to play?

True Beatles fans will answer with ease. I was stumped, and no amount of time would make the answer magically pop into my head. I needed a partner to help me with songs before my time or ones that were not my cup of tea. The more questions I read, the more I thought about how fun it would be to play this in a pub or game night with friends and/or family.

For those who enjoy liquor, you can make this a shot game. If you miss a question, take a shot. The more liquor you consume, well, the harder it will be to recall or speak the proper answer, so pace yourself and don’t buzz in unless you genuinely believe you know the answer. For instance, in Q 89: Who are the lucky seven women that Lou Bega wants a little bit of in “Mambo No. 5”?

Those who abstain from liquor can also have fun with the trivia book. Cheers will erupt when someone buzzes in before the other team. Laughter will rain out when someone believes they know the answer but realizes they have been singing the wrong words for a long time. Let’s take “Royals” by Lorde in Q 38: What does Lorde say you can call her? Hint: It’s not green bean.

Train, Barry Manilow, Jewel, Cyndi Lauper, Grateful Dead, Elvis Presley, Jimmy Buffet, Journey, AC/DC, and many more recording artists will make you stop and think: Do I really know the lyrics? Put your musical knowledge to the test and have a blast with friends and family, grab a copy of What’s in That Song? today.

(The answer key can be found after the last question, along with the songs’ credit citations.)

 

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John Nicholas has been a copy editor and technical writer for over 20 years. He’s worked for several Fortune 500 companies, and enjoyed being a spelling bee judge and pronouncer for 15 years. One of his hobbies is listening to music, and this is his first book publication. He currently lives in the south suburbs of Chicago with his wife.

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Little Sammy Square Finds His Voice by Lisa R. Thomas, M.Ed (Book Review)

In a family of circles, Little Sammy Square struggles to fit in. He is very different from the rest of his family members. They are all circles, and he is a little square. Everyone in his circle family plays an instrument, but not Little Sammy Square. This makes Sammy feel very sad. He doesn’t like to feel different. He wishes he could be just like everyone else. Little Sammy will soon discover a special treasure. This treasure will help him to see that he doesn’t have to be just like everyone else to fit in. Will Little Sammy find his treasure before it’s too late?

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Little Sammy is a square who lives in a family of circles. Sammy wishes he could be round-shaped like them. He wishes he could play a musical instrument like them too. He wants to fit in. Period.

Sammy’s family loves to make music together. Each member excels with their instrument of choice. Macie plays the bass while the other sister, Tracie, tickles the ivories. Sammy’s dad harmonizes with his saxophone while mom adds the pounding beat of the drums. Sammy attempts to rock out with several instruments but can’t find his perfect match. The children’s book explains why Sammy couldn’t or wouldn’t play each musical device. 

Sammy was understandably sad when he tried unsuccessfully to “fit in.” It’s hard to feel like an outsider, especially in your own family. Many people can identify with Sammy’s mindset, young and old. 

As Sammy enjoyed a bubble bath, he went from humming a tune to belting out the lyrics. His family was surprised at his singing capabilities. They had no idea how the talent Sammy possessed, and neither did Sammy. 

Sammy found his musical instrument. In fact, he had it with him the entire time. 

Little Sammy Square Finds His Voice by Lisa Thomas teaches children that you don’t have to look like someone else to belong. Embrace your individuality! 

Amazon has Little Sammy Square Finds His Voice set for children between 5 and 9; however, preschoolers would also enjoy the story. The storyline is easy to follow, and the illustrations are big, bold, and fun. You could also share the book with toddlers to introduce instrument names.

This story would be perfect for a home or school setting. I would follow up on the book by having a jam session. Let your child or class pick their favorite musical instrument and rock out! 

 

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Lisa R. Thomas is a professional school counselor who works with grades PreK-8. She specializes in student advocacy, and the social/emotional development of young children. She writes books to give children strategies to live their best lives. In the end, she hopes her books make them smile.

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When Your Feet Hit the Street, You Gotta Look Around! by Gabriella Fantoccini (Book Review)

Kids should look both ways before crossing the street, but what about when they are actually in the street?

When my daughter was little, she would make a big show out of looking both ways BEFORE crossing the street, but when she was actually in the street, she completely zoned out.

I was concerned that somehow she might wind up in the street one day when I wasn’t around, so I came up with the memory aid, “When Your Feet Hit the Street, You Gotta Look Around!”

It worked!

Whenever her feet were in the street, she was aware that she had to keep looking around until she safely reached the sidewalk.

“When Your Feet Hit the Street, You Gotta Look Around!” is a memory aid turned into a SUPER FUN children’s book based on a children’s song I also wrote.

A free download of the song is included with the book.

Have fun singing along with your little ones as you turn the pages, reminding them to look left, look right, look all around!

You can listen to the song and see the lyrics in a video at…

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I received a complimentary copy of this book from Reedsy Discovery. I voluntarily chose to read and post an honest review.
 
“When Your Feet Hit the Street, You Gotta Look Around!” reinvents the vital life lesson “Look both ways before crossing the street” in a fun way with animal characters to educate and entertain young listeners/readers. Using this phrase on repeat – “When your feet hit the street, you gotta look around.” – in conjunction with darling illustrations created by Geraldine Nunez, kids will learn the proper way to cross a street. 

Since children have personal phones at an early age, this book points out not to text or stare at your cell when your feet step off the curb. It’s good practice not to text and walk in general. Head up is what I tell my kiddos all the time. 

The story also suggests holding an adult’s hand when stepping off the curb and crossing a street. It’s precisely how my family crosses the road. 

“When Your Feet Hit the Street, You Gotta Look Around!” is a memory aid turned into a SUPER FUN children’s book based on a children’s song Gabriella Fantoccini wrote. Great news – you’ll receive a FREE MP3 Download of the song with every purchase. What a marvelous gift from the author! Now, if you’re wondering if you’re following the right beat, guess no further. Be ready for an earworm because I think you and your family will sing this song a lot! Oh, I’d like to note the lyrics are in the back of the book. 

Amazon’s recommended reading age for When Your Feet Hit the Street, You Gotta Look Around! is 3 – 8 years (grade level: preschool – 3); however, I think toddlers might enjoy the catchy tune. Let’s start teaching them street safety at an early age! 

I will recommend this book to my school’s librarian and fellow elementary school parents. It’s a book that should be read often! 

 

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Hello!

When my daughter was little, she would make a big show of looking both ways BEFORE crossing the street, BUT when she was actually crossing in the street, she completely zoned out.

I was concerned that somehow she might wind up in the street by herself one day, so I came up with the memory aid, “When Your Feet Hit the Street, You Gotta Look Around!”

It worked! She remembered!

One day, I pulled out my guitar and the phrase became a song, and then eventually the song became this children’s book.

I hope you and your little one(s) stay safe and enjoy the book and the FREE MP3 song download.

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