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Songs Of 1972 In Other Words Trivia Quiz

The titles to these songs of 1972 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. All songs reached their peak positions on charts in 1972.

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

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. "All By Myself Once More (Of Course)"

Answer: Gilbert O'Sullivan

"Alone Again (Naturally)" by Irish singer-songwriter Gilbert O'Sullivan was released in 1972 and reached number one on the US Cash Box Top 100 chart, US Billboard Hot 100 chart, and US Adult Contemporary chart. Other songs by O'Sullivan include "Clair", "Out of the Question", and "Get Down".

2. "The Sweet Confection Adult Male"

Answer: Sammy Davis Jr.

"The Candy Man" by Sammy Davis Jr. was released in 1972 and reached number five on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song was written by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley and originally appeared in the 1971 film "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory". Other songs by Sammy Davis Jr. include "I Got Plenty o' Nuttin'", "Lonely Is the Name", "Talk to the Animals", and "I've Gotta Be Me".

3. "Father Please Slow Your Pace"

Answer: Wayne Newton

"Daddy Don't You Walk So Fast" by Wayne Newton was released in 1972 and reached number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Other songs by Newton include "Danke Schoen", "Red Roses for a Blue Lady", and "Years".

4. "Start and Then Complete the Entire Distance"

Answer: Raspberries

"Go All the Way" by American rock group Raspberries was released in 1972 and reached number five on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. The lead singer, Eric Carmen, went on a solo career in 1975 and had successes with hits that include "All By Myself", "Never Gonna Fall in Love Again", "Hungry Eyes", and "Make Me Lose Control".

5. "Newly Acquired Lock Opening Device"

Answer: Melanie

"Brand New Key" by folk music singer Melanie was released in October of 1971 and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1972. Other songs by Melanie include "Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)", "Peace Will Come (According to Plan)", and "Ring the Living Bell".

6. "Blood Pumping Organ Made From the Chemical Element With the Symbol Au"

Answer: Neil Young

"Heart of Gold" by Canadian singer-songwriter Neil Young was released in 1972 and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. In 2004, Rolling Stone ranked "Heart of Gold" number 297 on their list of the 500 greatest songs of all time.

7. "Panthera leo Slumbers When The Sun Disappears and the Stars Appear"

Answer: Robert John

"The Lion Sleeps Tonight" by Robert John was released in December of 1971 and reached number three on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1972. The song is a cover of the original recording by The Tokens from 1961. The Tokens version made it to the number one spot on the chart in 1962.

8. "Cherished and Adored and in Limited Supply"

Answer: Climax

"Precious and Few" by Climax was released in December 1971 and reached number three on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1972. The band formed in 1970 after the break-up of the band The Outsiders of which two of the Climax members were a part. The Outsiders had a hit song called "Time Won't Let Me" in 1966.

9. "Continuous 24 Hour Periods"

Answer: Badfinger

"Day After Day" by the British rock band Badfinger was released in November 1971 and reached number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1972. Badfinger was the first Rock Band to sign with Apple Records. Other songs by the band include "Maybe Tomorrow", "Come and Get It", and "No Matter What".

10. "Flowery Cultivated Area Celebration"

Answer: Ricky Nelson

"Garden Party" by Ricky Nelson was released in 1972 and reached number six on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. Other hits by Nelson include "A Teenager's Romance", "Be-Bop Baby", "Poor Little Fool", "Travelin' Man", and "Fools Rush In".

Source: Author bigjohnsludge

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Questions		Choices
1. "All By Myself Once More (Of Course)"		Ricky Nelson
2. "The Sweet Confection Adult Male"		Melanie
3. "Father Please Slow Your Pace"		Robert John
4. "Start and Then Complete the Entire Distance"		Raspberries
5. "Newly Acquired Lock Opening Device"		Climax
6. "Blood Pumping Organ Made From the Chemical Element With the Symbol Au"		Gilbert O'Sullivan
7. "Panthera leo Slumbers When The Sun Disappears and the Stars Appear"		Badfinger
8. "Cherished and Adored and in Limited Supply"		Wayne Newton
9. "Continuous 24 Hour Periods"		Neil Young
10. "Flowery Cultivated Area Celebration"		Sammy Davis Jr.