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• • Here are the answers for previous rounds of "Be Unique!"

• • And here's the category for the week of June 18^th - June 22^nd:

Name a Top 40, 1955-85 charting artist with a notable dad or is the dad of a notable child.

Three point responses: (No other player gave same answer)

Floyd Crosby, father of David Crosby (of The Byrds and Crosby, Stills and Nash), was cinematographer of films ranging from the sublime ("The Old Man and The Sea," and "Oklahoma") to the ridiculous ("How To Stuff A Wild Bikini," and "Beach Blanket Bingo.)" David Crosby is also a notable dad by impregnating openly lesbian rocker Melissa Etheridge by artificial insemination.
submitted by LilZiplock

Jason Bonham, son of Led Zeppelin drummer, John Bonham, was a member of the band, Air Race. The group signed a record contract with Atlantic, recorded one album, and opened for big names like Queen, Meatloaf, Ted Nugent, and AC/DC. In 1988 Jason took John's spot in a televised, first ever, Led Zeppelin reunion that included Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, and John Paul Jones.
submitted by Spnnrn

Sheila E., who is best known as being Prince's drummer/percussionist, but also had her own hit singles ( Glamorous Life - 1984 ) is the daughter of Pete Escovedo, who is a musician as well who has recorded two albums. His repetoire includes salsa, Afro-Cuban jazz, bits of pop, and some straight-ahead jazz, Jazz/latin fusion.
submitted by Loonatique

Jakob Dylan, lead singer of The Wallflowers, is the son of Bob Dylan, the singer/songwriter/poet/social commentator.
submitted by Embeth1231

Herb Rooney of The Exciters is the father of L.A. Reid (a member of The Deele, co-founder of LaFace Records, and current head of Arista Records).
submitted by ULTFAN

Rex Rundgren, son of singer, songwriter, producer Todd Rungren, was just drafted by the Florida Marlins.
submitted by Fourhbcaps

Singer Rosanne Cash ("Seven Year Ache") is the daughter of legendary country singer and pop Top 40 charting artist Johnny Cash
submitted by MuziKatNat

Rick Nelson is the son of actor, bandleader and singer Ozzie Nelson, and is the father of twin sons Gunnar and Matthew of the #1 charting group "Nelson." His daughter Tracy is an actress who starred in the TV show "Father Dowling Mysteries."
submitted by Number61

Jack Jones is the son of Allan Jones who was a successful singer and actor also.
submitted by RuthGee

Bill Hudson, member of the Top 40 charting group The Hudson Brothers, is the father of Oscar-nominated actress Kate Hudson ("Almost Famous").
submitted by Clete

Dean Martin is father of Dino Martin from Dino Desi and Billy
submitted by MsTinTear

Desi Arnaz is the father of Desi Arnaz Jr., also of Dino Desi and Billy
submitted by Jackie0203

Carly Simon's father, Richard Simon, co-founded Simon & Schuster Publishing
submitted by Pookie

Rockwell (real name Kennedy Gordy), who had a #2 in 1984, "Somebody's Watching Me" is the son of Berry Gordy Jr, founder of Tamla Motown Records
submitted by Scoty

Aretha Franklin's father, C.L. Franklin, was a famous clergyman who released many of his sermons on albums
submitted by Yankeedog

John Phillips of The Mamas and The Papas, father of MacKenzie Phillips, actress ("One Day At A Time") and who later joined him in the line up in a revival of The Mamas of The Papas
submitted by Raywiggs

David Cassidy, first of Partridge Family fame and later charting solo hits, is son of actor Jack Cassidy.
submitted by Milmar

Andrew Gold "Thank You For Being A Friend", whose father Ernest Gold composed the music for the film "Exodus". Also the son of Marni Nixon, who provided the lead singing voice for such films as "The King And I", "West Side Story", and "My Fair Lady", among others.
submitted by BAGGYGUY

Beach Boy Brian Wilson's two daughters, Carnie and Wendy, made up 2/3 of Wilson Phillips, who had top 3 #1 hits in the 90s.
submitted by BobbleSmitty

Don Cherry, who had three Top 40 hits in the mid-60's, including "Band of Gold," is the father of Eagle-Eye Cherry, who had a number 5 hit, "Save Tonight," in '98.
submitted by Snads

Joe Butler, drummer for The Kingsmen ("Louie Louie") in early 60's, then drummer for Lovin' Spoonful (Do You Believe in Magic?, Summer in the City, Daydream) is father of Yancy Butler, current star of "Witchblade", a new series on TNT
submitted by Gargoylemama

Donovan, ("Sunshine Superman") is the father of actress Ione Skye
submitted by Dog50

James Darren, who sang among other things, "Goodbye Cruel World," is the father of CNN anchorman Jim Moret
submitted by Twittylady

Singer and actor Nat King Cole is the father of Natalie Cole ("Pink Cadillac")
submitted by OldiesKing

Rufus Wainwright, son of Loudon Wainwright III ("Dead Skunk")debuted in 1998 in Canada and has been nominated for Canada's "Juno" for "Most Promising New Artist" while one of his songs, "I'm A'-Runnin' was concurrently nominated for a "Genie Award" for "best song in film".
submitted by ccrider

Two point responses: (Two players gave same answer)

Harvey Kaplan of Spiral Starecase ("More Today Than Yesterday") is the father of singer Brenda K. Starr, who had two Top 40 solo hits in 1988.
submitted by Ladylion, RandyPNY

Rocky Burnette who charted in 1980 with "Tired Of Toeing The Line," is the son of Johnny Burnette who had several hit songs in the early 1960's, including "You're Sixteen."
submitted by Wmbradspa, LWhiteDove

Dean Martin and Desi Arnaz, are fathers of Dino Martin and Desi Jr of Dino, Desi, and Billy)
submitted by GBate, Faithflemin
Ed. note: I didn't know exactly how to score this one, as the Dean/Dino and Desi/Desi Jr. were submitted individually by two players and were submitted together by GBate and Faith, so I'm calling the individual submissions as different answers from submitting both together. Does this make ANY sense??? LOL!

Steven Tyler of Aerosmith is father of accomplished actress Liv Tyler
submitted by Nalex, Loganmint

Julian Lennon,who charted with "Too Late For Goodbyes" is son of John Lennon, rock icon.
submitted by Wilburn1955, DevilWo

Comedian, actor, and Top 40 charting artist of "Rock-a-Bye Your Baby With A Dixie Melody" Jerry Lewis is father of Gary Lewis, whose group "Gary Lewis and The Playboys" had several Top 40 hits.
submitted by W33r, TerryT

Country singer Tex Ritter ("I Dreamed Of A Hillbilly Heaven", #20, 1961) is father of actor John Ritter ("Three's Company").
submitted by Raynode, MrJaded

One point responses: (Three or more players gave same answer)

Frank Sinatra, actor, singer, cultural icon, is father of singer and Playboy centerfold Nancy "These Boots Were Made For Walking" Sinatra
submitted by CAK1946, CONMAN111454, MMM229

Paul McCartney, self explanatory, dad of designer Stella McCartney
submitted by LindyBeat, Tinkifer, ScorerScorchio

Actor Cuba Gooding Jr. is son of Cuba Gooding Sr., a singer in the 70s group "The Main Ingredient," known for their hit single, Everybody Plays the Fool.
submitted by SN0REFEST, KWENI, Chrisel K, Frannytune

Arlo Guthrie who charted in 1972 with The City Of New Orleans, but known best for the epic "Alice's Restaurant," is the son of Woody Guthrie, the legendary composer/singer of such folk standards as "This Land Is My Land."
submitted by DADDYOAL, Nalavia, Wborn, VincentJames

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This is where we stash links to our "Be Unique" categories and players' responses more than a week old! They are wonderful! Enjoy!

Week of June 11th to June 15th-- Songs with a form of the word "cry" in their titles

Week of June 4th to June 8th-- Artists with first and last names that are both common first names.

Week of May 28th to June 1st-- Song lyrics containing the name of a famous, real person, living or dead.

Week of May 21st to May 25th-- Songs in which clapping is heard

Week of May 14th to May 18th-- Lyrics about mothers

Week of May 7th to May 11th -- on hiatus

Week of April 30th to May 4th-- Charting artists and groups that appeared in movies

Week of April 23rd to April 27th-- Song titles or artist names in the form of: " ______ , ______ , and ______ ."

Week of April 16th to April 20th-- Songs with baseball terms in their titles.

Week of April 9th to April 13th-- Street names mentioned in lyrics

Week of April 2nd to April 6th-- What do you see? (April Fool's game)

Week of March 26th to March 30th -- Songs in which you hear laughter

Week of March 19th to March 23rd -- OldiesFun players' nominations for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Week of March 12th to March 16th -- Artists with TOP 40 charting songs both as a solo artist and as a member of a group.

Week of March 5th to March 9th -- Songs about lovely weather

Week of February 26th to March 2nd -- Nonsense words in song titles

Week of February 19th to 23rd -- Song lyrics containing a form of the word "America."

Week of February 12th to 16th -- Songs titles containing a term of endearment.

Week of February 5th to 9th -- Songs titles containing a first and last name.

Week of January 29th to February 2nd -- Songs with the name of an NFL team within the title.

Week of January 22nd to 26th -- Songs with three letters or less in the title.

Week of January 15th to 19th -- "Doormat" songs where the sentiment is: "You treat me like dirt but I love you anyway."

Week of January 8st to 12th -- Artists with primarily non-musical, recurring TV roles

Week of January 1st to 5th -- Songs with specific years mentioned in lyrics or titles

Week of December 25th to 29th -- Sound effects and Put Down Songs

Please play this week's game! Here's how! Be Unique!