This song was released by ELO in 1979. It was their highest charting hit in the U.S. reaching number four on the Billboard Hot 100. ELO was known for mixing orchestral instruments with rock and pop. This was ELO's first song without a string section.
2. "Right Down the Line"
Answer: Gerry Rafferty
"Right Down the Line" was released by Gerry Rafferty in 1978. It reached number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100. Gerry Rafferty had been a member of Stealers Wheel. The lyrics express Rafferty's love for his wife and how he'll stick with her "right down the line".
3. "Eastbound and Down"
Answer: Jerry Reed
"Eastbound and Down" is the theme song from "Smokey and the Bandit". Reed plays a truck driver named "Snowman" in the 1977 movie.
4. "Get Down Tonight"
Answer: KC and the Sunshine Band
Released in 1975, "Get Down Tonight" was KC and the Sunshine Band's first Billboard Hot 100 number one song. This is a true disco era song telling everybody to "get down" with someone.
5. "Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down"
Answer: Johnny Cash
This song was written by Kris Kristofferson and won the award for Song of the Year from the Country Music Association in 1970. It was number one on the Country Music Chart.
6. "Down by the Seaside"
Answer: Led Zeppelin
"Down by the Seaside" was released by Led Zeppelin in 1975. They never sang it at any of their concerts.
7. "Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard"
Answer: Paul Simon
When Paul Simon released this song in 1972 it was met with mixed reactions. It was banned in some markets for being too controversial and misleading. In 2007, Simon became the first recipient of the Gershwin Award. The Gershwin Award is presented annually by the U.S. Library of Congress to pop music artists whose songs have had a positive effect on society.
8. "Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me"
Answer: Elton John
"Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100 when it was released in 1974. Background vocals are by Toni Tennille and several members of the Beach Boys.
9. "Roll on Down the Highway"
Answer: Bachman-Turner Overdrive
BTO released this song in 1974. "Roll on Down the Highway" reached its apex at number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100.
10. "Down by the Lazy River"
Answer: The Osmonds
"Down by the Lazy River was released by the Osmonds in 1972. It peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100. The Osmond brothers invite listeners to a party down by the river.
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