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  My Favourite 45s of the Year: 1973   great trivia quiz  
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1973: I was living in Belfast, working on a Master's degree and doing my best to avoid The Troubles... This quiz is about my favourite records of that year, UK and US. I hope you enjoy the "Interesting Information" for each song!
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  The Top Hits of 1973   best quiz  
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If lyrics are your bag, 1973 was not the best of years. However, we did manage to cull out 15 memorable songs from the top ranked Billboard hits for your pleasure. Let's see if you remember these!
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  BRI's Top Ten Hits of 1973   best quiz  
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The BRI (Bathroom Readers' Institute), in consultation with DJ Bob Shannon of WCBS-FM has published lists of the top ten hits for various years. If I give you some lyrics, can you identify the songs on their list for 1973?
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  Pop Music Songs of 1973   best quiz  
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Please take this quiz on some popular songs from 1973. Good luck!
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  Billboard Number One Songs of 1973   best quiz  
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Chart information is from "Billboard Book of Number One Hits".
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  Hits of 1973   top quiz  
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This quiz covers some of the hits of 1973. I will name a song and you tell me who sang it. Good luck!
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  Match Song to Artist - US Top 15 of 1973   popular trivia quiz  
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Here are the US Top 15 songs in order for 1973 according to Billboard Magazine. Match the song and artist.
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  The Sounds of 1973 Part 2   great trivia quiz  
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The Golden Year of 1973. Can you recall the great sounds of 1973? Well, here's your chance to go back in time. All questions relate to songs that charted on both the United States Billboard Hot 100 and the United Kingdom singles charts.
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  Recollections of 1973   great trivia quiz  
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How much do you remember about the music from 1973? Take this quiz and find out. Good luck and enjoy!
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  Whose Line Was It Anyway? US Number One Hits 1973   popular trivia quiz  
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The '70s, progressive rock, soft rock, disco, funk, super groups, metal, huge album sales. Find the artist/song to match these US #1 hits of 1973. US chart:Joel Whitburn's Billboard book of Top Pop Singles. UK chart:Guinness book of British Hit Singles.
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Who made the top slot with "Sorrow"?

From Quiz "The Sounds of 1973"




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  The Year Was 1973   popular trivia quiz  
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I will give you the artist/group that performed the number one hit. I will even throw in some of the lyrics to help you along. All you have to do is name the song.
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  Solo Artists of 1973    
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Test your knowledge of the music of 1973 by identifying solo artists who had hits that year. All questions are multiple choice; you select the correct answer. Have fun!
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  Hits of 1973 - Part 2   popular trivia quiz  
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In this quiz I will be covering some more of the hits of 1973. I will give you a song title and you tell me who sang it. Good luck!
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  One Word Title US Top Forty Hits of 1973   popular trivia quiz  
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Another in the series of quizzes regarding one-word title singles in the Top Forty. All chart references are from US chart statistics.
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  Music History - 1973    
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Roll down the window and ride back to 1973 with this fun quiz.
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  The Sounds of 1973    
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The Golden Years of 1973. Can you recall the great sounds of 1973? Well here's your chance to go back in time. The majority of the questions are UK based.
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  1973 #1 to #25 regressive    
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Well I finally made it back; Hope ya missed me, take your best whack.. it's 1973!
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  Whose Line Was It Anyway? UK Number One Hits 1973    
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Pop, progressive rock, big album sales, glam, metal and punk. I give you some of the lyrics from UK No.1 hits of 1973. You find the artist or song. UK chart:Guinness book of British Hit Singles. US chart:Joel Whitburn's Billboard book of Top Pop Singles.
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  Top Albums of 1973    
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Do you remember the albums of 1973? I will give you the name of an album and you tell me who recorded it. Good luck!
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  Who Sings What In 1973    
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Hits from 1973. Each question gives you a title. Do you know the right artist?
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Music from 1973 Trivia Questions

1. Which British group had a top ten hit with the song "Stuck in the Middle with You"?

From Quiz
Hits of 1973 - Part 2

Answer: Stealers Wheel

"Stuck in the Middle with You" (1973) was recorded by Stealers Wheel and written by band members Gerry Rafferty and Joe Egan. It got to number two in Canada, six in the US and eight in the UK. It can be found on their 1972 album "Stealers Wheel".

2. This song by The Allman Brothers Band was the group's only top ten single on the Billboard Hot 100. Can you name this tune?

From Quiz Recollections of 1973

Answer: Ramblin' Man

"Ramblin' Man", written by guitarist Dickey Betts, was the band's most successful single, peaking at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 in October of 1973. The inspiration for the song came from a 1951 Hank William's tune by the same name, but that's where the similarities end, since musically and lyrically the two songs are completely different. Even though The Allman Brothers Band did not achieve much success on the singles charts, they fared much better on the album charts, where between 1970 and 2003, they had 16 LPs chart on the Billboard 200, with six of those receiving either U.S. Platinum or Gold certification.

3. Which single was a Top Forty release from Neil Diamond's 1973 "Jonathan Livingston Seagull" soundtrack album?

From Quiz One Word Title US Top Forty Hits of 1973

Answer: Be

"Be" from the "Jonathan Livingston Seagull" album reached Number 34 when it was released as a single. The album was Neil's ninth studio album and grossed more than the film based on Richard Bach's novel did. Neil composed the songs for the soundtrack and Lee Holdridge conducted the orchestra for the recording. The soundtrack album earned Neil a Grammy Award and a Golden Globe Award. Although Roger Ebert only gave it one star the film was nominated for Best Film Editing and Best Cinematography. "Dialogue" was from Neil's 1972 "Hot August Night" album. "Skybird" and "Anthem" were album cuts from the "Jonathan Livingston Seagull" LP.

4. Which male artist recorded the album "Aladdin Sane"?

From Quiz Top Albums of 1973

Answer: David Bowie

"Aladdin Sane" (1973) is David Bowie's sixth studio album. David Bowie was born David Robert Jones in 1947 in Brixton, England. "Aladdin Sane" went to number one in the UK album chart, and number 17 in the US pop album chart.

5. In 1973, Elton John had a number one hit single with "Crocodile Rock." Which female name is mentioned in this song's opening verse?

From Quiz Pop Music Songs of 1973

Answer: Suzie

"I remember when rock was young Me and Suzie had so much fun..." Elton John and Bernie Taupin composed "Crocodile Rock" in 1972, and this song became John's first number one hit single in the USA in February 1973, staying at the top spot on the Billboard charts for nearly a month. Ah, the good old days: Suzie and a Chevy!

6. This Rolling Stones single went straight to the top of the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and reached number five on the UK singles chart. The song had a female name. What was the name of the song?

From Quiz The Sounds of 1973 Part 2

Answer: Angie

"Angie" is track number five on side one of their 1973 album "Goats Head Soup." The song was originally written by Keith Richards. Rumours at the time said that Mick Jagger had written the song, and the song was about the relationship Jagger had with David Bowie's wife Angela. Jagger denied this.

7. Who had a hit with "Blockbuster"?

From Quiz The Sounds of 1973

Answer: The Sweet

The Sweet had three big hits in 1973. "Blockbuster" made number one in the UK and 74 position in the U.S.A. Billboard "Hell Raiser" made it to number two in the UK but did not chart in the U.S.A. The last hit for the band in 1973 was "Ballroom Blitz" which reached the number two spot in the UK and the number five position in the U.S.A.

8. January 6, 1973, saw one of many female artists who topped the charts between 1972-1973 reach number one. The song was "You're So Vain". Who was the artist?

From Quiz Billboard Number One Songs of 1973

Answer: Carly Simon

"You're So Vain" has been the subject of one of rock's enduring lyrical mysteries. Although Carly maintains the secret, she did confide that the song is definitely not about her ex-husband, James Taylor. In her book "Carly Simon Complete" she alludes that the song may be about a number of men. "You're So Vain" features background vocals by Mick Jagger. Carly had first met Mick when she interviewed him after she initially decided to take up a career in journalism. Carly later sang the title song for the James Bond film "The Spy Who Loved Me". Music runs in the Simon family. Carly's older sister, Joanna, became a mezzo-soprano opera singer. Carole King struck gold with her "Tapestry" album the same year. Helen Reddy had a late 1972 hit with "I Am Woman" and Donna Fargo was number five behind "You're So Vain" with "Funny Face".

9. "Daniel" was sung by which British singer?

From Quiz Hits of 1973

Answer: Elton John

"Daniel" came from Elton John's 1973 album "Don't Shoot Me I'm Only the Piano Player". It reached number two in the US and number four in the UK.

10. What was the #10 hit of the year 1973? "Touch me in the morning, Then just walk away. We don't have tomorrow, But we had yesterday."

From Quiz BRI's Top Ten Hits of 1973

Answer: Touch Me in the Morning

"Touch Me in the Morning", written by Ron Miller and Michael Tasso, was Diana Ross' second number one hit after leaving The Supremes. It was a good time for Diana. In '72 she played Billie Holiday in the film "Lady Sings the Blues", a role which won her an Oscar nomination for Best Actress.

11. '"Delta Dawn" what's that flower you have on?'was a query posed by whom?

From Quiz 1973 #1 to #25 regressive

Answer: Helen Reddy

Hitting with "Leave Me Alone (Ruby Red Dress)" & Peaceful (#55 and #112 for the year) this would be Helen Reddy's Biggest Year. 'Delta Dawn' was #20 for 1973. It was also a huge hit in the US for Tanya Tucker.

12. Who had "an old gold Chevy and a place of my own"?

From Quiz Solo Artists of 1973

Answer: Elton John

"Crocodile Rock" was Elton John's first #1 hit in the U.S. He would go on to become one of the most prolific recording artists ever.

13. This late actor appeared on the cover of Paul McCartney's "Band On The Run" album. Who was he?

From Quiz Music History - 1973

Answer: James Coburn

James Coburn's films included the "Flint" series, "The Great Escape", and "Affliction", for which he won an Academy Award. He died in November of 2002.

14. Who had a hit in 1973 with the song: "Power To All Our Friends"?

From Quiz Who Sings What In 1973

Answer: Cliff Richard

15. "Half-Breed" was a number one hit for which American singer/actress?

From Quiz Hits of 1973 - Part 2

Answer: Cher

"Half-Breed" (1973) was recorded by Cher and written by Al Capps and Mary Dean. It was a number one hit in the US, New Zealand and Canada. It can be found on her 1973 album also entitled "Half-Breed".

16. This group, which features a killer horn section, reached number ten on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1973, with the tune "Feelin' Stronger Every Day". Can you name this talented group of musicians?

From Quiz Recollections of 1973

Answer: Chicago

The band, which formed in Chicago in 1967, was originally called The Big Thing, before changing it to Chicago Transit Authority in 1969. After the release of their self-titled debut album, the band shortened their name to Chicago and that was the start of an extraordinary career. Despite numerous line-up changes through the years, they remained incredibly successful, reaching the top ten 21 times on the Billboard Hot 100 charts between 1970 and 1989, with three of those reaching number one. In 2016, 46 years after their first top ten hit, Chicago was finally inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

17. Which member of the Osmond family had a UK number one hit containing these words? "You ask how much I need you Must I explain I need you, oh my darlin' Like roses need rain You ask how long I'll love you I'll tell you true"

From Quiz Whose Line Was It Anyway? UK Number One Hits 1973

Answer: Donny

"The Twelfth Of Never" was a number one hit for one week on the UK singles chart in 1973 for Donny Osmond. It peaked at number eight on the Billboard Hot 100 the same year. "The Twelfth Of Never" was written by Jerry Livingston/Paul Francis Webster. Donny Osmond was part of the Osmonds musical family group - Alan born in 1949, Wayne born in 1951, Merrill born in 1953, Jay born in 1955, Donny born in 1957 and Jimmy born in 1963. As a soloist Donny Osmond had six Top Ten hits on the Billboard Hot 100 between 1971 and 1991. This included his only US number one hit "Go Away Little Girl" 1971. He also had six Top Ten hits on the UK singles chart between 1972 and 1991. This included three number one hits "Puppy Love" 1972, "The Twelfth Of Never" 1973 and "Young Love" 1973.

18. Which artist, known for his 1973 hit single ""My Maria", released "Shambala" shortly before Three Dog Night's Number Three single?

From Quiz One Word Title US Top Forty Hits of 1973

Answer: B.W. Stevenson

Dallas Country and Pop artist B.W. Stevenson released a version of the Daniel Moore composition "Shambala" a week before Three Dog Night, technically making the Three Dog Night release a cover version. His version only reached Number 66. "My Maria" reached Number Nine in 1973. Stevenson was only 38 when he died undergoing heart surgery. Cory Wells handled lead vocals on the Three Dog Night version released as a single from their ninth album, "Cyan". Shambala is also spelled Shambhala or Shamballa according to Tibetan Buddhist traditions. It is supposed to be a pure and peaceful place. Jud Strunk took "Daisy A Day" to Number 14 in 1973. "Dead Skunk" was a Top Twenty single from Loudon Wainwright III. "Swamp Witch" by Jim Stafford barely squeaked into the Top Forty at Number 39 in 1973.

19. Which British rock group released the album "A Passion Play"?

From Quiz Top Albums of 1973

Answer: Jethro Tull

"A Passion Play" (1973) is Jethro Tull's sixth studio album. Jethro Tull are a British folk/rock band formed in 1967. "A Passion Play" (1973) went to number one in the US pop album charts but only managed to reach number 13 in the UK album charts.

20. In 1973, the Edgar Winter Group released a "monster" instrumental song which climbed to the number one position in the U.S. Billboard charts. Can you name it?

From Quiz Pop Music Songs of 1973

Answer: Frankenstein

The Edgar Winter Group had a number one hit single in the USA with "Frankenstein" in May 1973. The song featured the synthesizer of Edgar Winter and the drumming of Chuck Ruff. "Frankenstein" was one of the biggest selling instrumental songs in the decade of the 1970s.

21. The album was "Red Rose Speedway", the artist was Paul McCartney and the lyrics were: "And when the cupboards bare I'll still find something there with my love It's understood" What was the name of this song?

From Quiz The Year Was 1973

Answer: My Love

"My Love" reached number one on June 2, 1973 and stayed at the top for four weeks. The album "Red Rose Speedway" also reached number one on the Pop Album chart even though it was purportedly a non-descript and uneventful album. "Band On The Run" and "Jet" were both released on the "Band On The Run" album. "Jet" reached number one as did the "Band On The Run" album. Peaking at number five was "Another Day".

22. Who are the American band that sang "Tequila Sunrise"?

From Quiz The Sounds of 1973 Part 2

Answer: Eagles

"Tequila Sunrise" is track four on the Eagles second album, "Desperado." The song was written by Don Henley and Glenn Frey. The Eagles was very successful in the 70s, with five number one top hits and six number one albums. Between 1975 and 2008 The Eagles have won Five Grammy awards; the first being (1975) Best Pop Vocal Performance by a Duo, Group or Chorus: "Lyin' Eyes", (1977) Record of the Year: "Hotel California" (single), (1977) Best Arrangement for Voices: "New Kid in Town", (1979) Best Rock Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group: "Heartache Tonight", and the latest one being (2008) Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals: ""How Long."

23. "Rubber Bullets" was a number one hit in June 1973. Who was the band?

From Quiz The Sounds of 1973

Answer: 10cc

"Rubber Bullets" was the band's first number one single in the United Kingdom. 10cc is the debut album by the British rock band 10cc. The The original line-up of the band were Graham Gouldman, Eric Stewart, Kevin Godley and Lol Creme. Tracks from the 1973 album 10cc included "The Dean and I", "Rubber Bullets" and "Johnny, Don't Do It".

24. "Killing Me Softly With His Song" was number one the week of February 24, 1973. Which singer topped the charts and took home a Grammy for the song?

From Quiz Billboard Number One Songs of 1973

Answer: Roberta Flack

Roberta Flack admits to being a perfectionist and worked on the song for three months before she had an arrangement that she was happy with. The Gimbel/Fox composition was titled "Killing Me Softly With His Blues" when Roberta heard Lori Lieberman singing it on an airplane headset. The classically trained Flack redid the arrangement and some of the lyrics, then she kept auditioning different versions of the song for Atlantic Record Company executives. They assured her it would be a hit. She won a Grammy for Record of The Year as well as Best Pop Vocal-Female. Gimbel and Fox took home the Song of the Year Grammy. Phoebe Snow had a hit with "Poetry Man". Sylvia had a number four song in June, 1973, with "Pillow Talk" and Maureen McGovern took "The Morning After" to number one the week of August 1, 1973.

25. "Bad, Bad Leroy Brown" was a hit for which American singer?

From Quiz Hits of 1973

Answer: Jim Croce

"Bad, Bad Leroy Brown" was from Jim's album "Life & Times". It reached number one in the US.

26. What was the #9 hit song for the year 1973? "But you gave away the things you loved, And one of them was me. I had some dreams, they were clouds in my coffee, Clouds in my coffee, and____________, You probably think this song is about you."

From Quiz BRI's Top Ten Hits of 1973

Answer: You're So Vain

Carly Simon had just married James Taylor when this song hit number one. There has always been a great deal of debate about who she might have written this song about. Some of the possible candidates that have been suggested are: Mick Jagger, Cat Stevens, Warren Beatty, Kris Kristofferson and Hugh Hefner, all of whom she has had close relationships with. However she has continually refused to reveal who served as her inspiration.

27. Who's "Ramblin' Man" made it to #2 on the charts in Autumn '73?

From Quiz 1973 #1 to #25 regressive

Answer: The Allman Bros.

This band's biggest chart hit was #47 for the year. Seger did "Ramblin' Gamblin' Man" a few years earlier.

28. Which singer recorded a song about a peculiar ailment he was feeling?

From Quiz Solo Artists of 1973

Answer: Johnny Rivers

"Rockin' Pneumonia - Boogie Woogie Flu" was a Top 10 hit for Johnny Rivers, who was given his recording name by DJ Alan Freed.

29. A cast member of "Laugh-In", this country artist crossed over to the pop charts with "Daisy A Day".

From Quiz Music History - 1973

Answer: Jud Strunk

Jud Strunk, whose only other substantial pop hit came with "Biggest Parakeets", was a regular on "Laugh-In" in 1968 and again from 1972 to 1973.

30. This song was released for the first time at the end of the sixties and became a hit. But who had, again, a hit in 1973 with this song called Albatross?

From Quiz Who Sings What In 1973

Answer: Fleetwood Mac

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