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Songs Of 1970 In Other Words Trivia Quiz

The titles to these songs of 1970 have been re-worded. Your mission, if you decide to accept it, is to decipher the song titles and match them to the actual artists that did them.

A matching quiz by bigjohnsludge. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. "United States Adult Female"

Answer: The Guess Who

"American Woman" By the Guess Who was released in 1970 and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Lenny Kravitz's cover version of the song reached number three on the US Mainstream Rock (Billboard) chart and won a Grammy for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance in 2000.

2. "There Isn't An Alp Elevated To A Desired Altitude"

Answer: Diana Ross

"Ain't No Mountain High Enough" by Diana Ross was released in 1970 and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song was originally recorded in 1967 by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell but their recording only reached number 19 on the Hot 100 chart.

3. "Be Prepared"

Answer: Rare Earth

"Get Ready" by Rare Earth was released in 1969 and reached number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1970. Other songs by the band include "(I Know) I'm Losing You", and "I Just Want to Celebrate".

4. "Everything Is Appropriate at This Moment"

Answer: Free

"All Right Now" by English rock band Free was released in 1970 and reached number four on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. The band never had another single reach the top 40 on US charts. The song did manage to reach number two on UK charts.

5. "Knock Over the Alcoholic Drink Made From Fermented Grape Juice"

Answer: Eric Burdon & War

"Spill the Wine" by Eric Burdon and the band War was released in 1970 and reached number three on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Burden was the lead singer for the band The Animals from 1962 to 1969.

6. "Phantasma Residing in the Upper Atmosphere"

Answer: Norman Greenbaum

"Spirit in the Sky" by American singer-songwriter Norman Greenbaum was released in 1970 and reached number three on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song is a 'one hit wonder' and was used in the movie "Apollo 13".

7. "More Constricting, More Constricting"

Answer: Alive N Kickin'

"Tighter, Tighter" by Alive N Kickin' was released in 1970 and reached number seven on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song was written by Bob King and Tommy James. The band never had another song reach the top 40 on US charts.

8. "Second Planet From The Sun"

Answer: Shocking Blue

"Venus" by Dutch rock band Shocking Blue was released in 1970 and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song also reached number one on charts in 14 other countries. The 1985 version by the girl group Bananarama also made it to number one on US charts.

9. "Peering From the Entrance Portal at the Rear of the House"

Answer: Creedence Clearwater Revival

"Lookin' out My Back Door" by the American band Creedence Clearwater Revival was released in 1970 and reached number two on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Other hits by the band include "I Put a Spell on You", "Lodi", "Hey Tonight", "Run Through the Jungle", and "Proud Mary". CCR had five songs reach number two on the Hot 100 chart but could never make it to the top spot.

10. "Flames Along With Precipitation"

Answer: James Taylor

"Fire and Rain" by James Taylor was released in 1970 and reached number three on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Taylor wrote the song about his long time friend who committed suicide after a battle with drug addiction. Other hits by Taylor include "Carolina in My Mind", "Country Road", "Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight", "Handy Man", and "Your Smiling Face".

Source: Author bigjohnsludge

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Questions		Choices
1. "United States Adult Female"		Norman Greenbaum
2. "There Isn't An Alp Elevated To A Desired Altitude"		Shocking Blue
3. "Be Prepared"		Eric Burdon & War
4. "Everything Is Appropriate at This Moment"		Alive N Kickin'
5. "Knock Over the Alcoholic Drink Made From Fermented Grape Juice"		Rare Earth
6. "Phantasma Residing in the Upper Atmosphere"		Diana Ross
7. "More Constricting, More Constricting"		Creedence Clearwater Revival
8. "Second Planet From The Sun"		The Guess Who
9. "Peering From the Entrance Portal at the Rear of the House"		James Taylor
10. "Flames Along With Precipitation"		Free