useless trivia: What Word Means: An Old Variant?

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Music - In 1958, who had a pop music hit with 'Willie and the Hand Jive'?

Music - In 1968, who released 'Carnival of life' and 'Recital'?

Music - In 1981, who won song of the year with 'Sailing'?

Music - In 1987, who released her second album 'Solitude Standing'?

Music - In a 1976 release, who wanted to 'fly like an eagle'?