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Study Guide: The Musical Career of Richard Monda (Daddy Dewdrop)

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The Musical Career of Richard Monda (Daddy Dewdrop) Study Guide

Early Life and Acting Career

Richard Monda, professionally known by the pseudonym Daddy Dewdrop, was born in Cleveland, Ohio.

Answer: True

Explanation: Richard Monda, who adopted the pseudonym Daddy Dewdrop, was born in Cleveland, Ohio.

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Richard Monda's family relocated from California to Ohio during his childhood.

Answer: False

Explanation: Richard Monda's family relocated from Ohio to California during his childhood.

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As a child actor, Richard Monda appeared in the film *Go for Broke!*.

Answer: True

Explanation: As a child actor, Richard Monda appeared in the films *The Glass Wall* and *Go for Broke!*.

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Richard Monda obtained a degree in music composition.

Answer: False

Explanation: Richard Monda obtained a degree in mathematics, not music composition.

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Richard Monda performed in vaudeville shows with his sister as a child.

Answer: True

Explanation: Richard Monda performed in vaudeville shows with his sister as a child.

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Richard Monda portrayed a young Eddie Cantor in *The Eddie Cantor Story* and performed six songs in the film.

Answer: True

Explanation: Richard Monda portrayed a young Eddie Cantor in *The Eddie Cantor Story* and performed six songs in the film.

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In which U.S. state was Richard Monda born?

Answer: Ohio

Explanation: Richard Monda was born in Cleveland, Ohio.

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What significant geographical move did Richard Monda's family make during his childhood?

Answer: From Ohio to California

Explanation: During the mid-1940s, Richard Monda's family relocated from Ohio to California.

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Which film featured Richard Monda playing a young Eddie Cantor at the age of 13?

Answer: *The Eddie Cantor Story*

Explanation: At the age of 13, Richard Monda portrayed a young Eddie Cantor in the film *The Eddie Cantor Story*.

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What academic field did Richard Monda study while pursuing his music career?

Answer: Mathematics

Explanation: Richard Monda obtained a degree in mathematics while also pursuing his music career.

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Musical Beginnings and Pseudonyms

Daddy Dewdrop was the pen name used for Richard Monda's first production, "Don't Do It Some More," performed by The Cindermen.

Answer: True

Explanation: Daddy Dewdrop was the pseudonym Richard Monda used for his first production, "Don't Do It Some More," performed by The Cindermen.

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Richard Monda was associated with Four Star Music publishing for ten years.

Answer: False

Explanation: Richard Monda was associated with Four Star Music publishing for seven years.

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Richard Monda's first production work under the Daddy Dewdrop name was for the group The Beatles.

Answer: False

Explanation: Richard Monda's first production work under the Daddy Dewdrop name was for the group The Cindermen, not The Beatles.

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Who is the American songwriter known by the pseudonym Daddy Dewdrop?

Answer: Richard "Dick" Monda

Explanation: Richard "Dick" Monda is the American songwriter known by the pseudonym Daddy Dewdrop.

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Under what pen name did Richard Monda produce his first song, "Don't Do It Some More," for The Cindermen?

Answer: Daddy Dewdrop

Explanation: Richard Monda used the pen name Daddy Dewdrop for his first production, "Don't Do It Some More," performed by The Cindermen.

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Which record label was associated with Richard Monda's initial production work for The Cindermen?

Answer: Moonglow Records

Explanation: The song "Don't Do It Some More" by The Cindermen, produced under the Daddy Dewdrop pseudonym, was released for Moonglow Records.

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Richard Monda signed with Four Star Music publishing for how many years?

Answer: Seven years

Explanation: Richard Monda signed with the Four Star Music publishing company and remained there for seven years.

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Dick Monda: Solo Career and Early Releases

As Dick Monda, Richard Monda released the album *Love is an Open Hand* on Verve Records.

Answer: False

Explanation: As Dick Monda, Richard Monda released the album *Love is an Open Hand* on Album World (Sorrentino), not Verve Records.

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Dick Monda released the single "It Brings on the Pain" in 1965 on Moonglow Records.

Answer: True

Explanation: Dick Monda released the single "It Brings on the Pain" in 1965 on Moonglow Records.

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Richard Monda's album *Truth, Lies, Magic, and Faith* was released on Sunflower Records.

Answer: False

Explanation: Richard Monda's album *Truth, Lies, Magic, and Faith* was released on Verve Records, not Sunflower Records.

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What was the title of Richard Monda's first album recorded for Verve Records?

Answer: *Truth, Lies, Magic and Faith*

Explanation: Richard Monda's first album recorded for Verve Records was titled *Truth, Lies, Magic and Faith*.

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Which of the following singles was released by Dick Monda on Moonglow Records in 1967?

Answer: "Blues in the Night"

Explanation: Dick Monda released the single "Blues in the Night" with "Then I'll Go Peacefully" as the B-side on Moonglow Records in 1967.

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Which album was released by Richard Monda under his own name, Dick Monda, in 1977?

Answer: *Love is an Open Hand*

Explanation: Under his own name, Dick Monda, Richard Monda released the album *Love is an Open Hand* in 1977.

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Daddy Dewdrop: Hit Singles and Chart Performance

Richard Monda is primarily recognized for his 1965 hit song "It Brings on the Pain."

Answer: False

Explanation: Richard Monda is primarily recognized for his 1971 hit song "Chick-A-Boom (Don't Ya Jes' Love It)", not a 1965 song titled "It Brings on the Pain".

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Richard Monda's debut album as a recording artist was titled *Daddy Dewdrop*.

Answer: False

Explanation: Richard Monda's debut album as a recording artist was titled *Truth, Lies, Magic and Faith*, not *Daddy Dewdrop*.

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The song "Chick-A-Boom" was originally composed for the cartoon series *The Flintstones*.

Answer: False

Explanation: The song "Chick-A-Boom" was originally composed for the cartoon series *Groovie Goolies*, not *The Flintstones*.

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"Chick-A-Boom (Don't Ya Jes' Love It)" peaked at number 3 on the Billboard Pop Singles chart in 1971.

Answer: False

Explanation: "Chick-A-Boom (Don't Ya Jes' Love It)" peaked at number 9 on the Billboard Pop Singles chart in 1971, not number 3.

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The B-side to Daddy Dewdrop's 1971 single "Chick-A-Boom" was "The March of the White Corpuscles."

Answer: False

Explanation: The B-side to Daddy Dewdrop's 1971 single "Chick-A-Boom (Don't Ya Jes' Love It)" was "John Jacob Jingleheimer Smith," not "The March of the White Corpuscles."

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"The Real Thing" charted at number 62 on the main Billboard Pop Singles chart.

Answer: False

Explanation: "The Real Thing" charted at number 62 on the Dance charts, not the main Billboard Pop Singles chart.

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"Chick-A-Boom (Don't Ya Jes' Love It)" reached number 10 in Australia.

Answer: True

Explanation: "Chick-A-Boom (Don't Ya Jes' Love It)" reached number 10 in Australia.

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The song "Nanu, Nanu, (I Wanna Get Funky Wich You)" reached number 2 in Canada.

Answer: False

Explanation: The song "Nanu, Nanu, (I Wanna Get Funky Wich You)" reached number 15 in Canada, not number 2.

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The B-side of Daddy Dewdrop's 1971 single "Fox Huntin' (On the Weekend)" was "John Jacob Jingleheimer Smith."

Answer: False

Explanation: The B-side of Daddy Dewdrop's 1971 single "Fox Huntin' (On the Weekend)" was "The March of the White Corpuscles," not "John Jacob Jingleheimer Smith."

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"Chick-A-Boom (Don't Ya Jes' Love It)" reached number 2 in Canada.

Answer: True

Explanation: "Chick-A-Boom (Don't Ya Jes' Love It)" reached number 2 in Canada.

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What is Richard Monda primarily recognized for in his music career?

Answer: His 1971 hit song "Chick-A-Boom (Don't Ya Jes' Love It)".

Explanation: Richard Monda is primarily recognized for his 1971 hit song "Chick-A-Boom (Don't Ya Jes' Love It)".

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For which Saturday morning cartoon series was the song "Chick-A-Boom" originally composed?

Answer: *Groovie Goolies*

Explanation: The song "Chick-A-Boom" was originally composed for the Saturday morning cartoon series *Groovie Goolies*.

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What was the peak position of "Chick-A-Boom (Don't Ya Jes' Love It)" on the Billboard Pop Singles chart in 1971?

Answer: Number 9

Explanation: In 1971, "Chick-A-Boom (Don't Ya Jes' Love It)" peaked at number 9 on the Billboard Pop Singles chart.

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On which record label was the hit song "Chick-A-Boom (Don't Ya Jes' Love It)" distributed?

Answer: Sunflower Records

Explanation: The hit song "Chick-A-Boom (Don't Ya Jes' Love It)" was distributed by Sunflower Records.

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What was the peak position of "Chick-A-Boom (Don't Ya Jes' Love It)" on the Cashbox charts in 1971?

Answer: Number 3

Explanation: The song "Chick-A-Boom (Don't Ya Jes' Love It)" reached number 3 on the Cashbox charts in 1971.

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Which Daddy Dewdrop single charted at number 15 in Canada?

Answer: "Nanu, Nanu, (I Wanna Get Funky Wich You)"

Explanation: The single "Nanu, Nanu, (I Wanna Get Funky Wich You)" charted at number 15 in Canada.

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The single "The Real Thing," released by Daddy Dewdrop, reached which position on the Dance charts?

Answer: Number 62

Explanation: The single "The Real Thing," released by Daddy Dewdrop, reached number 62 on the Dance charts.

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What Australian chart position did "Chick-A-Boom (Don't Ya Jes' Love It)" achieve?

Answer: Number 10

Explanation: "Chick-A-Boom (Don't Ya Jes' Love It)" achieved a chart position of number 10 in Australia.

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What were the B-sides for Daddy Dewdrop's 1971 singles on Sunflower Records?

Answer: "John Jacob Jingleheimer Smith" and "The March of the White Corpuscles"

Explanation: The B-sides for Daddy Dewdrop's 1971 singles on Sunflower Records were "John Jacob Jingleheimer Smith" (for "Chick-A-Boom") and "The March of the White Corpuscles" (for "Fox Huntin' (On the Weekend)").

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What does the notation "Dance #62" refer to in the singles discography?

Answer: The peak position of a single on a specific dance music chart.

Explanation: The notation "Dance #62" refers to the peak position of a single on a specific dance music chart.

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What was the chart performance of "Chick-A-Boom (Don't Ya Jes' Love It)" in Canada?

Answer: Number 2

Explanation: "Chick-A-Boom (Don't Ya Jes' Love It)" reached number 2 in Canada.

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What does the "B-side" designation in the singles discography typically refer to?

Answer: The secondary track featured on a vinyl single.

Explanation: The "B-side" designation in the singles discography typically refers to the secondary track featured on a vinyl single.

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Which of the following singles was released by Daddy Dewdrop in 1971 on Sunflower Records?

Answer: "Chick-A-Boom (Don't Ya Jes' Love It)"

Explanation: "Chick-A-Boom (Don't Ya Jes' Love It)" was released by Daddy Dewdrop in 1971 on Sunflower Records.

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Album Releases and Aliases

The album *Or Durvs* was recorded under the alias "Lu Janis".

Answer: True

Explanation: The album *Or Durvs* was recorded under the alias "Lu Janis".

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Daddy Dewdrop released the single "Goddaughter" in 1975 on Indigo Records.

Answer: False

Explanation: Daddy Dewdrop released the single "Goddaughter" in 1975 on Capitol Records, not Indigo Records.

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Daddy Dewdrop released a single titled "Chantilly Lace" on Capitol Records.

Answer: False

Explanation: Daddy Dewdrop did not release a single titled "Chantilly Lace" on Capitol Records; "Goddaughter" was released on Capitol Records in 1975.

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Which of the following albums was released under the pseudonym Daddy Dewdrop?

Answer: *Daddy Dewdrop*

Explanation: The album *Daddy Dewdrop* was released under the pseudonym Daddy Dewdrop.

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Richard Monda recorded the album *Or Durvs* using which alias?

Answer: Lu Janis

Explanation: Richard Monda recorded the album *Or Durvs* using the alias "Lu Janis".

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Which Daddy Dewdrop single was released on Capitol Records in 1975?

Answer: "Goddaughter"

Explanation: The Daddy Dewdrop single "Goddaughter" was released on Capitol Records in 1975.

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Collaborations and Film Appearances

Tom Hensley, a musician featured on "Chick-A-Boom," later became the musical director for Neil Diamond.

Answer: True

Explanation: Tom Hensley, a musician featured on "Chick-A-Boom," later became the musical director for Neil Diamond.

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Richard Monda appeared in the independent film *The Artichokes*.

Answer: True

Explanation: Richard Monda appeared in the independent film *The Artichokes*.

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Butch Rillera, a musician on "Chick-A-Boom," later became a member of the band Redbone.

Answer: True

Explanation: Butch Rillera, a musician featured on "Chick-A-Boom," later became a member of the band Redbone.

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Which of the following musicians, who played on "Chick-A-Boom," later became a member of the band Redbone?

Answer: Butch Rillera

Explanation: Butch Rillera, a musician who played on "Chick-A-Boom," later became a member of the band Redbone.

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Richard Monda appeared in underground films, including Troma films directed by Michael Girard. Which film is mentioned as an independent film he appeared in?

Answer: *The Artichokes*

Explanation: Richard Monda appeared in the independent film *The Artichokes*, among other underground and Troma films.

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Article Context and Sourcing

The article's maintenance tags, added in January 2015, indicate concerns about potential conflict of interest and fan perspective.

Answer: True

Explanation: The article's maintenance tags, added in January 2015, indicate concerns about potential conflict of interest and fan perspective.

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The "Authority control" section links to databases like Discogs but not MusicBrainz.

Answer: False

Explanation: The "Authority control" section links to databases like Discogs and MusicBrainz, not exclusively Discogs.

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What does the "Talk:Daddy Dewdrop" link within the maintenance templates signify?

Answer: A forum for discussing article issues and improvements.

Explanation: The "Talk:Daddy Dewdrop" link within the maintenance templates signifies a forum for users to discuss article issues and improvements.

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