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1. In 1970, which Number One hit was based on a Peruvian folk tune written in 1913?
2. 1971 - David Gates and Bread released a song with a very short title. It has been covered by many disparate musicians, from Petula Clarke to Telly Savalas and Julio Iglesias to Olivia Newton-John. What is the name of his pretty tune?
3. The early '70s saw a string of hits from Helen Reddy. In 1972, she released the feminist anthem, 'I Am Woman'. Over the next three years, she had chart success with 'Delta Dawn', 'Leave Me Alone (Ruby Red Dress)', 'You and Me Against the World', 'Angie Baby', and 'Ain't No Way to Treat a Lady'. Where was she born?
4. One of my best driving songs was released in 1973 by a Dutch band called Golden Earring. Part of the lyrics mention country music star, Brenda Lee. What is the name of the song?
5. 1974. This song about love, marriage, and death during childbirth, is one of the best-known songs in Australia. The song is so long, it comes in three parts. What is this Aussie rock classic?
6. 1975. Status Quo have been on the music scene since 1962, and they charted many times in the 1970s, but for some strange reason, are relatively unknown in the USA. In 1974, they released 'Caroline', 'Down Down', followed by 'Roll Over Lay Down', 'Rockin' All Over The World', 'Whatever You Want', amongst many others.
The lead singer is the only original member of the band that was formed way back in 1962- who is he?
7. 1976 - Queen were one of the biggest groups on the planet in the 1970s, releasing seven albums in five years. Huge hits like 'Bohemian Rhapsody', 'Somebody to Love', 'We are the Champions', Bicycle Race' and 'Crazy Little Thing Called Love'. Now, everyone knows that the lead singer was the late Freddie Mercury, but who was the drummer?
8. 1977. Meatloaf released three huge hits, 'You Took the Words Right Out Of My Mouth', 'Paradise by the Dashboard Light' and 'Two Out Of Three Ain't Bad' in quick succession.
Who wrote and produced these almost operatic pieces?
9. 1978. Kate Bush displayed her incredible vocals on her debut release of 'Wuthering Heights'. Who wrote the novel on which her rather spooky song was based?
10. 1979 - Lynne Hamilton hit the top of the Australian charts with the haunting song 'On the Inside'. It was the theme song for an Australian drama series, but which one?
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