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Quiz about 1980 Top Country Songs
Quiz about 1980 Top Country Songs

1980 Top Country Songs Trivia Quiz


These are the top country music songs of 1980, ranked by playback.fm. Match the song to the singer.

A matching quiz by Morganw2019. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
Morganw2019
Time
3 mins
Type
Match Quiz
Quiz #
409,886
Updated
Apr 29 23
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
9 / 10
Plays
573
Awards
Top 20% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 16 (8/10), Guest 166 (10/10), Guest 205 (8/10).
(a) Drag-and-drop from the right to the left, or (b) click on a right side answer box and then on a left side box to move it.
QuestionsChoices
1. "Coward of the County"  
  Willie Nelson
2. "9 to 5"  
  Conway Twitty
3. "I Love a Rainy Night"  
  Waylon Jennings
4. "Lookin' for Love"  
  Eddie Rabbitt
5. "I Believe in You"  
  Don Williams
6. "I'd Love to Lay You Down"  
  Willie Nelson
7. "On the Road Again"  
  The Oak Ridge Boys
8. Theme From the Dukes of Hazard ("Good Ol' Boys")  
  Johnny Lee
9. "My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys"  
  Dolly Parton
10. "Leaving Louisiana in the Broad Daylight"  
  Kenny Rogers





Select each answer

1. "Coward of the County"
2. "9 to 5"
3. "I Love a Rainy Night"
4. "Lookin' for Love"
5. "I Believe in You"
6. "I'd Love to Lay You Down"
7. "On the Road Again"
8. Theme From the Dukes of Hazard ("Good Ol' Boys")
9. "My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys"
10. "Leaving Louisiana in the Broad Daylight"

Most Recent Scores
Nov 18 2024 : Guest 16: 8/10
Nov 14 2024 : Guest 166: 10/10
Nov 14 2024 : Guest 205: 8/10
Nov 13 2024 : Guest 137: 10/10
Nov 11 2024 : Guest 174: 10/10
Nov 08 2024 : Guest 107: 4/10
Nov 07 2024 : Guest 71: 10/10
Nov 07 2024 : Guest 172: 10/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. "Coward of the County"

Answer: Kenny Rogers

In 1981 Alvin and the Chipmunks covered the song changing the song lyrics for their album Urban Chipmunk. Kenny Rogers starred in the movie "Coward of the Country" in 1981. "Coward of the County" reached number three on the Hot 100 chart.
2. "9 to 5"

Answer: Dolly Parton

Dolly Parton, Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin starred in the movie version of "9 to 5". The song received four Grammy Award nominations for Best Country Vocal Performance. Sheena Easton released a song called "9 to 5" in the UK. It was renamed "Morning Train (Nine to Five)" to avoid confusion.
3. "I Love a Rainy Night"

Answer: Eddie Rabbitt

"I Love a Rainy Night" succeeded Dolly Parton's "9 to 5". The song is featured in the 2004 video game "Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas". It was also featured in a "Family Guy" season 6 episode, "Padre de Familia".
4. "Lookin' for Love"

Answer: Johnny Lee

"Lookin' for Love" was featured on the soundtrack "Urban Cowboy". The song stayed at number one for three weeks. Sawyer Brown recorded a cover of the song in 2000 for their album "The Hits Live".
5. "I Believe in You"

Answer: Don Williams

"I Believe in You" was Don's eleventh number one song. It stayed on the Billboard charts for two weeks. Don Williams and Troy Gentry died on the same day in 2017. In 1975 Don appeared in the movie "W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings".
6. "I'd Love to Lay You Down"

Answer: Conway Twitty

"I'd Love to Lay You Down"was Conway's 24th number one song. Daryle Singletary released a remake of the song in 2002. Chris Young references "I'd Love to Lay You Down" in his song "I Can Take It from There". Conway died from a abdominal aortic aneurysm in 1993.
7. "On the Road Again"

Answer: Willie Nelson

"On the Road Again" came about when the executive producer of the movie "Honeysuckle Rose" approached Willie about writing a song for the soundtrack. The song has become one of Willie's most recognizable songs. In 1981 Willie won a Grammy Award for Best Country song.
8. Theme From the Dukes of Hazard ("Good Ol' Boys")

Answer: Waylon Jennings

Waylon wrote two versions of the song. The tv version featured banjo player Larry McNeely. "Good Ol' Boys" became Waylon's twelfth number one song. Loosegoats covered the song for their album "For Sale by Owner".
9. "My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys"

Answer: Willie Nelson

"My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboy's" was on the soundtrack "The Electric Horseman". The song was chosen by the Western Writers of America as one of the Top Western Songs of All Time.
10. "Leaving Louisiana in the Broad Daylight"

Answer: The Oak Ridge Boys

The song, written by Rodney Crowell and Donivan Cowartell, was originally covered by Emmylou Harris. The Oak Ridge Boys released the song as the third single off their album "The Oak Ridge Boys Have Arrived". It was their second number one song and spent eleven weeks on the charts.
Source: Author Morganw2019

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