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Quiz about Songs Of 1972 In Other Words II
Quiz about Songs Of 1972 In Other Words II

Songs Of 1972 In Other Words II 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 1972 charts.

A matching quiz by bigjohnsludge. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
bigjohnsludge
Time
3 mins
Type
Match Quiz
Quiz #
411,011
Updated
Nov 25 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
330
Awards
Top 20% Quiz
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QuestionsChoices
1. "Very Pleasing To Be in Your Presence"  
  Harry Chapin
2. "I Shall Deliver You To That Place"  
  Gallery
3. "Drawn-Out Chilly Adult Female Donning an Ebony Skirt"  
  Bread
4. "Expectancy"  
  Harry Nilsson
5. "Cab"  
  The Staple Singers
6. "All Of My Possessions"  
  America
7. "An Equine That Hasn't Been Given a Moniker"  
  The 5th Dimension
8. "(The Previous Evening) I Was Unable To Doze Off At Any Time"  
  Carly Simon
9. "Large Husked Fruit of the Palm Tree Family (Arecaceae)"  
  The Hollies
10. "Lovely Last Day of the Weekend"  
  Daniel Boone





Select each answer

1. "Very Pleasing To Be in Your Presence"
2. "I Shall Deliver You To That Place"
3. "Drawn-Out Chilly Adult Female Donning an Ebony Skirt"
4. "Expectancy"
5. "Cab"
6. "All Of My Possessions"
7. "An Equine That Hasn't Been Given a Moniker"
8. "(The Previous Evening) I Was Unable To Doze Off At Any Time"
9. "Large Husked Fruit of the Palm Tree Family (Arecaceae)"
10. "Lovely Last Day of the Weekend"

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. "Very Pleasing To Be in Your Presence"

Answer: Gallery

 "Nice to Be with You" by Gallery was released in 1972 and reached number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. The band had only one other song reach the top 10 on U.S. charts with "Big City Miss Ruth Ann" in 1973 which reached number 10.
2. "I Shall Deliver You To That Place"

Answer: The Staple Singers

 "I'll Take You There" by The Staple Singers was released in 1972 and reached number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. Other songs by the group include "Heavy Makes You Happy (Sha-Na-Boom Boom)", "Respect Yourself", "If You're Ready (Come Go with Me)", and "Let's Do It Again".
3. "Drawn-Out Chilly Adult Female Donning an Ebony Skirt"

Answer: The Hollies

 "Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress" by the British rock group The Hollies was released in 1972 and reached number two on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. Other songs by the group include "Stay", "Here I Go Again", "Bus Stop", "Stop Stop Stop", "On a Carousel", and "Carrie Anne".
4. "Expectancy"

Answer: Carly Simon

 "Anticipation" by Carly Simon was released in November 1971 and reached number three on the US Billboard Adult Contemporary chart in 1972. Other songs by Simon include "That's the Way I've Always Heard It Should Be", "You're So Vain", "Haven't Got Time for the Pain", and "Nobody Does It Better".
5. "Cab"

Answer: Harry Chapin

 "Taxi" by Harry Chapin was released in 1972 and reached number 24 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. Other songs by Chapin include "W·O·L·D", "I Wanna Learn a Love Song", "Cat's in the Cradle", and "Sequel".
6. "All Of My Possessions"

Answer: Bread

 "Everything I Own" by soft rock band Bread was released in 1972 and reached number five on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Other hits by the band include "Make It with You", "It Don't Matter to Me", "Mother Freedom", "Baby I'm-a Want You", and "Diary".
7. "An Equine That Hasn't Been Given a Moniker"

Answer: America

 "A Horse with No Name" by the folk rock band America was released in 1972 and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Other songs by the group include "I Need You", "Ventura Highway", "Tin Man", and "Sister Golden Hair".
8. "(The Previous Evening) I Was Unable To Doze Off At Any Time"

Answer: The 5th Dimension

 "(Last Night) I Didn't Get to Sleep at All" by The 5th Dimension was released in 1972 and reached number eight on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. Other songs by the group include "Go Where You Wanna Go", "Up - Up and Away", "Stoned Soul Picnic", and "Wedding Bell Blues".
9. "Large Husked Fruit of the Palm Tree Family (Arecaceae)"

Answer: Harry Nilsson

 "Coconut" by American singer-songwriter Harry Nilsson is a novelty song that was released in 1972 an reached number eight on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Other songs by Nilsson include "Everybody's Talkin'", "I Guess the Lord Must Be in New York City", and "Without You".
10. "Lovely Last Day of the Weekend"

Answer: Daniel Boone

 "Beautiful Sunday" by Daniel Boone was released in 1972 and reached number 15 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Boone never had another single reach the top 70 on US charts.
Source: Author bigjohnsludge

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