Real Name or Fake Name?????

[Borderstone]

I've come up with an idea I hope will be kind of fun. Since it's not Gord related I have to put it here.
This game is simple,I'll put up the name of a singer and then tell me if you think it's their stage name or if it's their given name.

I'll take a certain number of votes and acept the majority as the overall answer. Then I'll reveal wheather it's true or not. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/wink.gif

Okay,here's the first one!! > Christopher Cross. Real or stage? http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif Vote now! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/biggrin.gif Later! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/cool.gif

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"A knight of the road,going back to a place where he might get warm." ;) - Borderstone

[stationmaster]

Do you want us to say their real names?
I will say this first one is a stage name for now.

[djb]

I'll go with stage name too. Some bell from way back in the past is ringing in my grey matter, but I can't quite place it yet.

[djb]

Oh, and no, if we believe -- or know -- it to be a stage name then let's keep quiet and not spoil the fun for others who chime in late.

Please and thanks!

[Borderstone]

Djb,that's right...no one say if you actually know,one way or the other!! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif Just if you think it's "stage" or "given".

A few more votes and I'll let you in on it! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/wink.gif

Later! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/cool.gif

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"A knight of the road,going back to a place where he might get warm." http://www.corfid.com/ubb/wink.gif - Borderstone

[This message has been edited by Borderstone (edited October 18, 2004).]

[jj]

ok, i'll say REAL, no one could be THAT uncreative, lol

[LSH]

jj, how wrong you are, unfortunately (about no one being that uncreative..)
I'll go with stage name...I'm gonna suck at this game, I can tell

[jj]

lol, L...well i guess i'm sucking the most so far or i'm just in the minority, which is ok

i think there was a band cris cross, i'll have to check with a niece...it doesn't work for me, neither does that marky mark, crap

hmm, i used that sailing tune for video track once, it gave me a new appreciation for it after trying to duck it in malls and grocery stores most of my recent life...last i saw this guy, he was singing Beech Boy harmonies, subbing for a dead guy

[Auburn Annie]

Half his own (Christopher) and half stage (Cross)

[Borderstone]

Okay,time for the answer. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

We have 3 exact votes for stage and 1 (J.J.) for real name. Annie did a 1/2 & 1/2,which is not so much a vote as it is a bit of a give away,if you know Top 40 like I do.

Christopher Cross is...exactly what Annie said! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif His 1st name is real,"Cross" is just a catchy word someone at WB suggested. His real last name is Geppert. (I like it! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/biggrin.gif)

Oh,J.J.,yes there was the teen rap duo Kris Kross from 1992 to 1996. In '92 they had a #1 hit with,"Jump" (No not Van Halen's) That lead to A DJ here in Phoenix making a joke about the 2 "Crosses" doing each other's music! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/rolleyes.gif

Way to go Station,djb and LSH! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/wink.gif Okay next!

Englebert Humperdinck. Later! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/cool.gif

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"A knight of the road,going back to a place where he might get warm." http://www.corfid.com/ubb/wink.gif - Borderstone

[This message has been edited by Borderstone (edited October 19, 2004).]

[stationmaster]

There is no way in #&(( that one's real!
Nobody would be that cruel to a baby...

[Sundreme]

quote:Originally posted by Borderstone:
Okay,time for the answer. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

We have 3 exact votes for stage and 1 (J.J.) for real name. Annie did a 1/2 & 1/2,which is not so much a vote as it is a bit of a give away,if you know Top 40 like I do.

Christopher Cross is...exactly what Annie said! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif His 1st name is real,"Cross" is just a catchy word someone at WB suggested. His real last name is Geppert. (I like it! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/biggrin.gif)

Oh,J.J.,yes there was the teen rap duo Kris Kross from 1992 to 1996. In '92 they had a #1 hit with,"Jump" (No not Van Halen's) That lead to A DJ here in Phoenix making a joke about the 2 "Crosses" doing each other's music! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/rolleyes.gif

Way to go Station,djb and LSH! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/wink.gif Okay next!

Englebert Humperdinck. Later! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/cool.gif




If I recall correctly, its the singer's stage name, but actually is someone else's real name, some conductor or composer, I think. So apparently, someone CAN be that cruel to a baby.
Erica

[jj]

fake...but i'd rather listen to him than Tom Jones (my mom played both of them to death while i should have been prepping for kindergarten), she also played GL and so atleast i was good in Canadian geog http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

speaking of real or fake, for more fun: http://ideaexplore.net/ron/bands/index2.php

[djb]

I'll say EH is fake.

Mind you, I have a mental block with EH and Tom Jones, as I have a habit of confusing them either way.

I know, I know. Sorry.

[Auburn Annie]

You can find out here or wait to be surprised - depends on which EH you mean:
http://www.classicbands.com/hump.html

[djb]

Yes, I meant him. Thanks for the info. I didn't know all of his background, and it was informative reading.

[LSH]

oooh, come on jj, sing it with me..
Up, up and away in my beautiful, my beautiful balloon....

my mom was really into EH also. No tom jones though...I think the first time I ever really paid any attention to Tom at all is when he came out with The Lead, And How to Swing It...(snicker)

[Borderstone]

Okay! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/rolleyes.gif I should've known that'd be too easy! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/biggrin.gif Yes E.H.'s name isn't real. His real name is Arnold Dorsey. ..and yes! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/biggrin.gif Someone was that cruel to a music producer as a baby! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/eek.gif Poor kid! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/frown.gif

Annie! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/eek.gif Don't ruin the fun!! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/tongue.gif Let them be surprised! Sheesh! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/wink.gif

Okay,here's #3! -Janis Ian- Been me! Later! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/cool.gif

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"A knight of the road,going back to a place where he might get warm." ;) - Borderstone

[stationmaster]

She's real but her name is not!

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"The station is for travelers even you must ride someday"

[djb]

This one I have no clue about, so for the sake of evening up the numbers I will say real.

[johnfowles]

Oh yus engledick humperbert
and I always thought his real name was Gerry Dorsey but no Walter is correct for once


"Arnold George Dorsey gave the world's finest impersonation of Jerry Lewis - even Jerry
Lewis still thinks so - and was quickly dubbed Gerry Dorsey by his fans.
It became his professional stage name.

Gerry's manager suggested the new name Engelbert Humperdinck. It was just outrageous enough to be memorable. It would take a man with a secure self-image and sense of humor to pull it off.

And it was Humperdinck, not Elvis, who made famous the sideburns and flamboyant leather jumpsuits
So there you go

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starts at
http://www.johnfowles.org.uk/lightfoot

[Borderstone]

Okay,only 2 votes here and a nice bit of info. from John about good old Engle. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

Stationmaster is correct in saying it's not real. Although Janis is her first name her real last name is "fink". No joke.

Ian is made from three letters in her first name. Way to go Station.!! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

Okay next......Cyndi Lauper! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/wink.gif

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"A knight of the road,going back to a place where he might get warm." ;) - Borderstone

[djb]

I'll question the transposition of the I and Y in Cyndi, but I will say the overall name is real.

[Borderstone]

Yes,her name is real,even the spelling.

To quote Jim Carrey in reference to participation here:"Nobody wants ta play wit me!" http://www.corfid.com/ubb/frown.gif http://www.corfid.com/ubb/frown.gif Waaaahh!

But I'll try again anyhow......"George Michael".

[stationmaster]

Hey I missed the last one!
I would say that George Michael is not real...
Too many first names! lol

[jj]

Englebert Humperdinck had too many last names! lol

umm, real i guess...i stink at this one, will we hit 1000 posts? need some visuals http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

[BILLW]

OK I'll guess REAL.

Bill http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

[BILLW]

No strike that - I'll say FAKE.

Bill http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

[BILLW]

nope, changed my mind again REAL

Bill http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

[stationmaster]

Hey BILLW you are "FLIP-FLOPPING" again! lol

[djb]

I'll say it's his first and middle names, so real.

[Borderstone]

All right! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif That's more like it! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

The winner is.....Fake-a-roo!!

Hisreal name is George Pinatanyu (something like that,i don't have my book with me. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/rolleyes.gif

Good gueses for those that said fake http://www.corfid.com/ubb/wink.gif

Up next,Richard Marx! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/cool.gif

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"A knight of the road,going back to a place where he might get warm." ;) - Borderstone

[djb]

My record is slipping.

One more try for REAL.

[Borderstone]

That's one vote for real!. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gifNext,please. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

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"A knight of the road,going back to a place where he might get warm." ;) - Borderstone

[stationmaster]

I will vote "Real" for Richard Marx http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

[Borderstone]

Majority rules! Yes it's real.

And now......Huey Lewis (of The News!) http://www.corfid.com/ubb/wink.gif

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"A knight of the road,going back to a place where he might get warm." ;) - Borderstone

[stationmaster]

Once again, too many first names...
I will say Huey Lewis is a big fake! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

[djb]

Fake for me too.

[Cathy]

quote:Originally posted by LSH:
oooh, come on jj, sing it with me..
Up, up and away in my beautiful, my beautiful balloon....



I thought The 5th Dimension sang that one.

Cathy http://www.cathycowette.com

[LSH]

Not in my mother's world, sister. Englebert sang all kinds of crap.

[LSH]

fake on the Huey Lewis name, btw.

[Borderstone]

Yeah,I guessit'sobvious when the guy has 2 1st names! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif It's not realno. His name is Hugh Craig the IIIrd! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/rolleyes.gif

Next! Marrianne Faithful. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/wink.gif

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"A knight of the road,going back to a place where he might get warm." ;) - Borderstone

[stationmaster]

I'm not sure but Mick and Keith tell me it's real! The name that is... http://www.corfid.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

[Sheryl Klein]

I'm going to say fake.

[Cathy]

quote:Originally posted by Borderstone:
Yeah,I guessit'sobvious when the guy has 2 1st names! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif It's not realno. His name is Hugh Craig the IIIrd! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/rolleyes.gif

Next! Marrianne Faithful. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/wink.gif



When my younger sister was 16, she had a boyfriend named Richard Dick II. He was the son of a prominent physician, Dr. Richard Dick. We called the kid Dick Dick Squared.
He didn't stick around for long.

Cathy http://www.cathycowette.com

[djb]

Not sure, but I will take a hunch and say real.

I knew Huey was fake as I remember him working with Nick Lowe back in the 70s, but couldn't place the exact real name.

But Marianne I have never heard otherwise, even though I've never been a fan. So real it is, I hope. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

[Borderstone]

Okay, 2 for real one for fake. ...and the winner is,REAL! My spelling corrected her name is Marriane Faithfull (2 L').

By the way Cathy,in a neigborhood I lived in a few years ago,there was a Dr.'s office and the sign said "Dr. Dick Fickes!" I wonder what "he" specialized in???? http://www.corfid.com/ubb/biggrin.gif http://www.corfid.com/ubb/biggrin.gif http://www.corfid.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

Okay,next! Eddie Rabbitt! (What's Up Doc?!) http://www.corfid.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

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"A knight of the road,going back to a place where he might get warm." ;) - Borderstone

[stationmaster]

The Rabbitt is real... http://www.corfid.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

[djb]

Wouldn't have a clue. I vaguely remember a couple of the Wabbit's songs, but I never followed his career. I'll say fake. (But the name is so ridiculous, it is probably real...)

[Cathy]

quote:Originally posted by Borderstone:
Okay, 2 for real one for fake. ...and the winner is,REAL! My spelling corrected her name is Marriane Faithfull (2 L').

By the way Cathy,in a neigborhood I lived in a few years ago,there was a Dr.'s office and the sign said "Dr. Dick Fickes!" I wonder what "he" specialized in???? http://www.corfid.com/ubb/biggrin.gif http://www.corfid.com/ubb/biggrin.gif http://www.corfid.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

Okay,next! Eddie Rabbitt! (What's Up Doc?!) http://www.corfid.com/ubb/biggrin.gif



Wow. He could run a whole ad campaign just on his name. Dr. Dick Fickes... Dr. Dick Fix... Cosmetic surgery for...well, never mind. I bet he wouldn't be lacking for customers.

A little bit like the famous circumsizer (sp? anyone know?), Dr. Henry Kutzurpekkeroff. It won't be long now...

Cathy http://www.cathycowette.com

[Borderstone]

"It wont be long now??" That's a good one! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

We've been a little "short" on humor lately! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/wink.gif (Well,not really.) http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

More guesses! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/cool.gif Please. More guesses! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/wink.gif

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"A knight of the road,going back to a place where he might get warm." ;) - Borderstone

[Borderstone]

Okay,2 votes opposing each-other! Eddie Rabbitt's name was real. I'm sure he got some teasing for that! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/rolleyes.gif

Now,think really hard on this one........

"Natalie Cole" _________________________

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"A knight of the road,going back to a place where he might get warm." http://www.corfid.com/ubb/wink.gif - Borderstone



[This message has been edited by Borderstone (edited November 20, 2004).]

[stationmaster]

Natalie is a Cole. Her dad, Nat the King dropped his "s" from Coles. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

[djb]

I will say REAL too.

[Borderstone]

Since i already knew this would not be going as long as "Picture That Song" I'll answer this one and do just one more.

The truth is,Natalie is not her first name at all...it's her middle name! Her real first name is Stephanie. To get noticed easier in name recognition she used her middle name and sort of 1/2 used her dad's name "Nat".

Okay,last one! Neil Diamond! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

[djb]

My mom loves him, and I'm pretty sure Neil Diamond is his real name.

[Borderstone]

You got it! It's real although many thought it was fake when he debuted! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

Thanks for playing folks! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/wink.gif


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"A knight of the road,going back to a place where he might get warm." ;) - Borderstone