1973 Music Titles In Opposite Words Quiz

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. "Your Hate"

Answer: Paul McCartney and Wings

"My Love" by the British-American band Paul McCartney and Wings was released in 1973 and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song has been covered by many artists including Johnny Gill, Cher, Brenda Lee, Andy Williams, Juice Newton, Warren Hill, and Dottie West.

2. "I'm Not Modest"

Answer: Carly Simon

"You're So Vain" by American singer and songwriter Carly Simon was released in November 1972 and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1973. In 2021, "You're So Vain" was ranked 495th on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.

3. "Leave You Alone In the Evening"

Answer: Diana Ross

"Touch Me in the Morning" by Diana Ross was release in 1973 and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Other songs by Ross include "Remember Me", "Theme from Mahogany (Do You Know Where You're Going To)", "Love Hangover", and "Upside Down".

4. "I'm Not the Moonlight of Your Death"

Answer: Stevie Wonder

"You Are the Sunshine of My Life" by Stevie Wonder was released in 1973 and reached number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song won the Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance.

5. "You're Doing Worse Later"

Answer: New York City

"I'm Doin' Fine Now" by American R&B group New York City was released in 1973 and reached number 17 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Other songs by the group include "Quick, Fast, in a Hurry", "Happiness Is", and "Love Is What You Make It".

6. "The Evening Before"

Answer: Maureen McGovern

"The Morning After" by Maureen McGovern was released in 1973 and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song was written for the 1972 film "The Poseidon Adventure". The song won Best Original Song at the 45th Academy Awards. In 1999, on an episode of the animated series "South Park", the boys had to learn the lyrics of the song and recite them backwards in order to save their friend Chef from marrying an evil succubus who was controlling his mind.

7. "Smooth Canyon Low"

Answer: John Denver

"Rocky Mountain High" by John Denver was released in October 1972 and reached number nine on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1973. In 2007, the song was officially named as one of the two State Songs of Colorado.

8. "Stay Put Woman"

Answer: The Allman Brothers Band

"Ramblin' Man" by American rock band The Allman Brothers Band was released in 1973 and reached number two on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Other songs by the band include "Good Clean Fun", "Seven Turns", "Ain't Wastin' Time No More", and "Melissa".

9. "Remain in the Vicinity"

Answer: Dobie Gray

"Drift Away" by Dobie Gray was released in 1973 and reached number five on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Other songs by Gray include "The 'In' Crowd", "Loving Arms", and "You Can Do It". A country version of "Drift Away" by Narvel Felts in 1973 reached number eight on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles chart.

10. "Pure-Blooded"

Answer: Cher

"Half-Breed" by Cher was released in 1973 and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song was featured in the 2005 skateboarding film "Lords of Dogtown". Shania Twain did a cover of the song in 1990 but it wasn't released until 2001.

Source: Author bigjohnsludge

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Questions		Choices
1. "Your Hate"		Diana Ross
2. "I'm Not Modest"		Maureen McGovern
3. "Leave You Alone In the Evening"		Paul McCartney and Wings
4. "I'm Not the Moonlight of Your Death"		Dobie Gray
5. "You're Doing Worse Later"		John Denver
6. "The Evening Before"		Carly Simon
7. "Smooth Canyon Low"		Stevie Wonder
8. "Stay Put Woman"		New York City
9. "Remain in the Vicinity"		The Allman Brothers Band
10. "Pure-Blooded"		Cher

The titles of these 1973 songs have been changed to the complete opposite of the original titles. Figure out the title and match it to the band or artist. Example: "Kitten Hate" would be "Puppy Love" by Donny Osmond.