(August 8, 2025) – Welcome to the 19th edition of Music Jeopardy! As always, the blog provides the clues… and you provide the responses. And since last time’s update, every clue now comes with a point value!
This round’s category: “Grammar Check That Hit Song Title!” — where famous song titles meet grammar class. You’ll get the linguistic clue; you supply the grammatically correct (or incorrect) response.
Think you’re ready to wear the Music Grammar Police badge? Let’s see what you’ve got.
Post your guesses in the “Your Thoughts” box below, DM me on social media, or email me. Public posting is allowed, but please—don’t be that person who spoils it for everyone.
All correct entries will be recognized in the next Music Jeopardy! post. The prize, as always: eternal bragging rights.
Below are this week’s five clues plus two bonuses. Answers to MJ18 are at the end.
Clue 1:
Clue 2:
Clue 3:
Clue 4:
Clue 5:
Bonus 1:
Bonus 2:
That’s it. Remember to provide your responses in the “Your Thoughts” box at the bottom of the article or DM me on any of the social media platforms where this is posted.
Here are the Results from Music Jeopardy 18! – Category: “What’s In a (Sub)title?:
Clue 1 (100 pts): What is “Tipsy” – J Kwon?
Clue 2 (200): What is “(Love Is) Thicker Than Water” – Andy Gibb?
Clue 3 (300): What is “I Like It” – DeBarge?
Clue 4 (400): What is “9 to 5” – Dolly Parton?
Clue 5 (500): What is “Without You” – Nilsson?
Bonus (1000): Who is Lionel Richie? on All Night Long (All Night)
Winners: Luis Ortiz, Bob Ridge, Robert Brittenham, and Matt Mullen — each nailed all five clues for 1500 points. No one cracked the bonus this time (trick question: it asked for the artist, not the song).
Good luck with Music Jeopardy 19! The answers and results will be revealed next time.
DJRob
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