Round 5 at the Old Pequliar on March 3, 2009
Average score: 7.54/11 (14 teams)
Each of these audio clips comes from the cover version of a pop song. For a half point each, name the artist performing the song in the clip, and the original artist.
Tag: black eyed peas
1) What 2007 film takes its name from a blues song by Blind Lemon Jefferson and features Justin Timberlake in a supporting role?
2) Out of the Past, Double Indemnity, The Postman Always Rings Twice, and Laura are classic examples of what movie genre?
3) Headline-grabbing singer Amy Winehouse followed up her debut album Frank with what popular neo-soul album?
4) Mark Bowden told the story of Somalia’s Operation Code Irene in what book, subtitled A Story of Modern War?
5) Until 2003, what group’s biggest hit was the song “Request Line,” with vocals by Macy Grey?
6) What hardcore band, at one time fronted by Henry Rollins, took its name from a brand of insecticide?
7) Clint Eastwood made his film debut playing a lab tech in a sequel to what classic Universal horror film?
8) Mickey Rooney’s final Oscar nomination came for his supporting performance in what 1979 film?
9) Tom Hanks and Robert Loggia duetted on “Heart and Soul” on a giant keyboard in what iconic New York store?
10) What fashion item, sometimes considered an essential element of a woman’s wardrobe, did Coco Chanel introduce in the 1920s?
Round 5 at the Old Pequilar on Sept. 4, 2007.