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That 70s Music--The Ladies Trivia Quiz

This is the third in my "That 70s Music" series. The 70s were a breakout decade for many great female artists. This quiz celebrates some of them. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by Bob9491. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Bob9491

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
375,857

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
1014

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. The 1970s saw Helen Reddy have several hit records. What country was Helen from? Hint

Australia

Great Britain

United States

Canada

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Question 2 of 10

2. "Don't Cry Out Loud" if you don't know the answer to this question. What breakout female artist of the 70s was once a backup singer for Bette Midler? Hint

Melissa Manchester

Mary MacGregor

Olivia Newton-John

Janis Ian

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Question 3 of 10

3. Complete this Olivia Newton-John song title: "Let Me Be________" Hint

Your Lover

Your Dream Come True

Your Baby

There

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Question 4 of 10

4. This lady was a "one hit wonder" with a song called "Torn Between Two Lovers". Who was she? Hint

Mary Hopkin

Mary MacGregor

Maureen McGovern

Merilee Rush

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Question 5 of 10

5. What artist had hits in the 70s with songs like "Snowbird", "Cotton Jenny" and "Danny's Song"? Hint

Janis Ian

Anne Murray

Bobbi Martin

Vicki Carr

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Question 6 of 10

6. Yvonne Elliman had a number one record with a song called "If I Can't Have You". What movie sound track was this song from? Hint

Jesus Christ Superstar

Midnight Cowboy

Grease

Saturday Night Fever

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Question 7 of 10

7. Maureen McGovern scored a number one record on the Billboard Hot 100 with "The Morning After". The song won an Oscar for Best Song. What movie was it from? Hint

The Towering Inferno

Titanic

Earthquake

The Poseidon Adventure

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of these Charlie's Angels had a hit record with a song called "Think It Over"? Hint

Cheryl Ladd

Kate Jackson

Jaclyn Smith

Farrah Fawcett

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Question 9 of 10

9. Already an established and respected singer-songwriter, Carole King sold 25 million copies of a landmark solo album. What was the one word title of this album? Hint

Carole

Tapestry

Solo

King

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Question 10 of 10

10. Bette Midler scored a huge hit with a remake of an old World War II song: "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy". What popular group of sisters had the original hit in the 1940s? Hint

The McGuire Sisters

The Andrews Sisters

The DeJohn Sisters

The King Sisters

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The 1970s saw Helen Reddy have several hit records. What country was Helen from?

Answer: Australia

Helen was born in Melbourne Australia on October 25, 1941. Her signature song, one of three that topped the Billboard Hot 100 charts, was "I Am Woman". It was the original women's anthem and paved the way for many more songs celebrating "Girl Power".

2. "Don't Cry Out Loud" if you don't know the answer to this question. What breakout female artist of the 70s was once a backup singer for Bette Midler?

Answer: Melissa Manchester

Melissa Manchester was discovered by Barry Manilow who in turn introduced her to Bette Midler. Bette's backup singers were known as The Harlettes. After she went solo Melissa scored several hits including "Don't Cry Out Loud", "Come In From The Rain" and "Midnight Blue".

3. Complete this Olivia Newton-John song title: "Let Me Be________"

Answer: There

Olivia's rendition of "Let Me Be There" made the Top Ten on both the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in 1973. It also won her a Grammy award for Best Female Country Vocal.

4. This lady was a "one hit wonder" with a song called "Torn Between Two Lovers". Who was she?

Answer: Mary MacGregor

"Torn Between Two Lovers" topped the Billboard Hot 100 in 1976 and also reached number three on the Billboard country charts. It remained at number one for two weeks and would be her only top ten hit. The song was co-written by Peter Yarrow (of Peter, Paul and Mary) and Phillip Jarrell.

5. What artist had hits in the 70s with songs like "Snowbird", "Cotton Jenny" and "Danny's Song"?

Answer: Anne Murray

Anne was born Morna Anne Murray in Springhill, Nova Scotia, Canada. She was the first Canadian female solo artist to have a number one record in the US.

6. Yvonne Elliman had a number one record with a song called "If I Can't Have You". What movie sound track was this song from?

Answer: Saturday Night Fever

Yvonne sang backup vocals on Eric Clapton's recording of "I Shot The Sheriff" and toured with him for a time. She was part of the original cast of "Jesus Christ Superstar" in London and later recorded "I Don't Know How To Love Him" from that show. It was a big hit for her.

7. Maureen McGovern scored a number one record on the Billboard Hot 100 with "The Morning After". The song won an Oscar for Best Song. What movie was it from?

Answer: The Poseidon Adventure

Maureen McGovern is very active in charity work for the Muscular Dystrophy Association and appears annually on their telethon. "The Morning After" was one of two Oscar winning songs she recorded. The other was "We May Never Love Like This Again" from the movie "The Towering Inferno".

8. Which of these Charlie's Angels had a hit record with a song called "Think It Over"?

Answer: Cheryl Ladd

Cheryl's versatile career included playing Annie Oakley in the Broadway revival of "Annie Get Your Gun". She played that role from September 2000 to January 2001 when Reba McIntire took over the role.

9. Already an established and respected singer-songwriter, Carole King sold 25 million copies of a landmark solo album. What was the one word title of this album?

Answer: Tapestry

Carole composed many hits for others with her songwriting partner Gerry Goffin. "Tapestry" contained two of those songs: "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow" and "(You Make Me Feel Like A) Natural Woman".

10. Bette Midler scored a huge hit with a remake of an old World War II song: "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy". What popular group of sisters had the original hit in the 1940s?

Answer: The Andrews Sisters

Bette Midler's version was the second single from her "The Divine Miss M" album and was originally intended to be the B side of her version of "Delta Dawn". But Helen Reddy was already getting airplay with her rendition and "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy" was designated as the A side. Bette's recording peaked at number eight on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1973.

Source: Author Bob9491

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