1978 Song Titles In Opposite Words Quiz

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. "I Darken Down Your Death"

Answer: Debby Boone

"You Light Up My Life" by Debbie Boone was released in August 1977 and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1978. LeAnn Rimes covered the song in 1997 but only managed to reach number 34 on the Hot 100 chart.

2. "Going Dead"

Answer: Bee Gees

"Stayin' Alive" by the Bee Gees was released in December1977 and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1978. The song was featured in the 1977 film "Saturday Night Fever". Other songs by the group include "Massachusetts", "I Started a Joke", "Lonely Days", "Jive Talkin'", "More Than a Woman", and "Nights on Broadway".

3. "Adult Stay Away"

Answer: Player

"Baby Come Back" by the British-American rock band Player was released in October 1977 and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1978. Other songs by the group include "This Time I'm in It for Love", "Prisoner of Your Love", and "If Looks Could Kill".

4. "You Stay Sane"

Answer: Paul Davis

"I Go Crazy" by American singer-songwriter Paul Davis was released in June 1977 and reached number seven on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1978. Other songs by Davis include "Ride 'Em Cowboy", "Sweet Life", "Cool Night", and "'65 Love Affair".

5. "Cold Adult Out of the Unincorporated Area"

Answer: Nick Gilder

"Hot Child in the City" was released in 1978 and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Gilder never had another song reach the top 40 on US charts.

6. "Hello Boy"

Answer: David Gates

"Goodbye Girl" by David Gates was released in December 1977 and reached number three on the US Adult Contemporary (Billboard) chart in 1978. Gates was the lead singer of the soft rock band Bread from 1968 to 1973. Other songs by Gates include "Never Let Her Go", "Took the Last Train", and "Where Does the Lovin' Go".

7. "Real Hater"

Answer: Atlanta Rhythm Section

"Imaginary Lover" by the Atlanta Rhythm Section was released in 1978 and reached number seven on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Other songs by the group include "So in to You", "I'm Not Gonna Let It Bother Me Tonight", "Do It or Die", "Spooky" and "Alien".

8. "There I Go A Single Time"

Answer: Dolly Parton

"Here You Come Again" by American entertainer Dolly Parton was released in September 1977 and reached number three on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1978. Other songs by Parton include "Happy, Happy Birthday Baby", "My Tennessee Mountain Home", "Jolene", "I Will Always Love You", "9 to 5", and "Don't Call It Love".

9. "Winter Days"

Answer: John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John

"Summer Nights" by John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John was released in 1978 and reached number five on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song was written by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey for the musical "Grease". The song "You're the One That I Want", also sung by the duo, reached the number one spot on the Hot 100 chart.

10. "Walking Off Full"

Answer: Jackson Browne

"Running on Empty" by American singer-songwriter Jackson Browne was released in 1978 and reached number 11 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song was featured in the 1994 film "Forrest Gump". Other songs by Browne include "Doctor, My Eyes", "Here Come Those Tears Again", "Boulevard", and "Somebody's Baby".

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Questions		Choices
1. "I Darken Down Your Death"		David Gates
2. "Going Dead"		Nick Gilder
3. "Adult Stay Away"		Player
4. "You Stay Sane"		Paul Davis
5. "Cold Adult Out of the Unincorporated Area"		Atlanta Rhythm Section
6. "Hello Boy"		John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John
7. "Real Hater"		Bee Gees
8. "There I Go A Single Time"		Jackson Browne
9. "Winter Days"		Dolly Parton
10. "Walking Off Full"		Debby Boone

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