Letter Equations - hints for the final two

More letter equations. As ever, no sensible suggestions turned away

-A. 1 = S. on a M. S.
-B. 2 = of E. A. on N. A.
-C. 3 = W. in "M."
-D. 5 = R. on the O. F.
-E. 13 = O. C.
-F. 17 = P. S. on a S. B.
-G. 23 = P. of C. in the H. B.
-H. 36 = R. O. Think Tzadikim Nistarim
-I. 61 = H. R. H. by R. M. in O. S.
-J. 96 = E. T. T
-K. 240 = O. P. in a P.
-L. 747 = I. L. M. H. on a (T. P.) Song title - think folk singer, early 60s to present day

K. Old pence in a pound

Bernie

G. 23 = Pairs of Chromosomes in the Human Cell

Bernie, michele - good start!

E. Old colonies??

Hi Rog.

Near enough, Remi - I have "original colonies"

B. 2 of each animal on Noah's Ark

Yes, Cheryl!

D. 5 = Rings on the Olympic Flag

C. 3 witches in Macbeth

Two more goodies!

Nice touch, Sondi!

J. Eight times twelve

F: 17 = Pink Squares on a Scrabble Board

A. 1 Side on a Moebius Strip

Impressive, gentlemen and Mary!

I. 61 home runs hit by Roger Maris in one season

J. 96 = eight times twelve

A. 1 = Side on a Moebius Strip

I definitely had to search for that one.

Perfect, everybody!

Don't understand a word of your answer manxman, but it sounds impressive!

rounders anybody?

Ah - begins to make sense, This strange game using a diamond and a mound...?

Hints added for the final two...

L. I have no idea but let's go with "I'm Leaving My Honey on a Transport Plane"

'fraid not, Cue

T P is the singer...

H. 36 = Righteous Ones

Thanks, Wikipedia

The friend of us all, CCb!

L. 747=I Lost My Heart on a 747 - Tom Paxton(Wiki)

Love that track, Mary - you can check it out here