A curious theme, indeed! We’re talking ‘questions’, naturally. And don’t you think it’s time we got around to this theme? There was no shortage of ammunition…songs that end with that curly-que that has been the topic of many theories. One such theory suggests that it originate from the Latin word “quaestio” which, shortened to “qo”, would evolve into the symbol we recognize today. Each and every track in the show today delivers that terminating mark in search of an answer. We’ve heard of answer songs, but what about these question songs and most demand good answers because, well, they’re good questions. Jazz, country, rock ‘n roll, and everything in between with selections from The Lovin’ Spoonful, Dan Hicks, The Robins, Joe Liggins and Bo Diddley are just a sampling of the nearly three dozen songs with “good questions” theme. Where would we be without music? Don’ have that answer but I’m guessing I don’t want to know.
No.
1
Artist
Title
Album
Buy
2
The Harlem Hamfats
What's On Your Mind?
Harlem Hamfats Vol. 3 1937-1938
3
B.B. King
Is You Is or Is You Ain't My Baby?
Let the Good Times Roll: The Music of Louis Jordan
4
Louis Jordan And His Tympany Five
Is You Is Or Is You Ain't My Baby
Louis Jordan And His Tympany Five / 1941 – 1944
5
Ella Fitzgerald
How Long Has This Been Going On?
Pure Ella
6
The King Cole Trio
Gee, Baby, Ain't I Good To You?
Jazz Noire (Darktown Sleaze of 1940s L.A.)
7
The Robins
Whadaya Want?
50 Coastin' Classics [Disc 1]
8
Joe Liggins
Do You Love Me Pretty Baby?
Joe Liggins & The Honeydrippers
9
Varetta Dillard
What'll I Do?
Got You On My Mind
10
Ruth Brown
Why Don't You Write Me?
Along Comes Ruth
11
Bo Diddley
Who Do You Love?
Loud, Fast & Out of Control: The Wild Sounds of the '50s [Box] Disc 3
12
Bette Midler
Do You Want to Dance?
Experience the Divine [1993]
13
The Isley Brothers
Who's That Lady?
Something's Got A Hold On Me
14
Barry White
What Am I Gonna Do With You?
All Time Greatest Hits
15
The Amazing Rhythm Aces
Who Will The Next Fool Be?
Two Classic Albums From The Amazing Rhythm Aces: Stacked Deck/Too Stuffed To Jump
16
Peggy Lee
Is That All There Is?
Peggy Lee – The Marvelous Miss Lee
17
Los Lobos
Is This All There Is?
By the Light of the Moon
18
Buck Owens
Would You Be Ready?
Dust On Mother's Bible
19
The Texas Tornados
Who Were You Thinkin' Of
The Best Of Texas Tornados
20
Wanda Jackson
Who Shot Sam?
Queen Of Rockabilly
21
Eddy Arnold & Jaye P. Morgan
Do You Love Me?
Crossroads In Cowtown
22
Frankie Miller
Hey! Where Ya Goin?
The World Is A Monster
23
Jim Lauderdale
What Kinda Guy?
An American Troubadour: The Songs of Steve Forbert
24
The Lovin' Spoonful
Do You Believe In Magic?
Do You Believe In Magic?
25
The Lovin' Spoonful
Did You Ever Have To Make Up Your Mind?
Do You Believe In Magic?
26
Dan Hicks & His Hot Licks
How Can I Miss You When You Won't Go Away
Love Is the Song We Sing: San Francisco Nuggets 1965-1970 Disc 4
27
The Grass Roots
Where Were You When I Needed You
All Time Greatest Hits
28
Creedence Clearwater Revival
Have You Ever Seen Rain?
All Time Greatest Hits Disc 1
29
Chicago
Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?
The Heart Of Chicago 1967-1997
30
Ramones
Do You Remember Rock 'n' Roll Radio?
Modern Rock: Lost Hits Of The 70s
31
The Five Royales
$64,000 Question (Do You Love Me)
Bob Dylan – Radio Radio – Theme Time Radio Hour Volume Four [Disc 3]
32
Lemon Nash
Anybody Seen My Kitty?
Papa Lemon: New Orleans Ukulele Maestro & Tent Show Troubadour
33
Tom Paxton
What Did You Learn In School Today?
Best Of Tom Paxton: I Can't Help But Wonder Where I'm Bound