1970s FM Radio Trivia

1. In 1973, New Riders of the Purple Sage hit the FM radio airwaves with a song called "Panama _____."

From Quiz FM Radio Songs, Part X

Answer: Red

New Riders of the Purple Sage hailed from San Francisco and played country / rock style music. In 1973, this band received considerable FM radio airplay with an upbeat ditty called "Panama Red"- a tribute to the infamous and potent cannabis plant. John Dawson, David Nelson and Dave Torbert supplied vocals; Buddy Cage played some nifty pedal steel guitar music on "Panama Red." The New Riders sang these lyrics: "Panama Red, Panama Red He'll steal your woman Then he'll rob your head Panama Red, Panama Red His white horse Mescalino comes breezin' through town..."

From Quiz 1970s FM Radio Songs, Part IX

Answer: How Do You Sleep?

A bitter John Lennon lashed out at fellow Beatle Paul McCartney in the 1971 song "How Do You Sleep?" Lennon poked fun at McCartney throughout the lyrics of this song, which appeared on the "Imagine" album. Lennon added, "The only thing you done was yesterday / And since you're gone you're just another day..." A bitter breakup, indeed.

From Quiz 1970s FM Radio Music, Part VIII

Answer: Pass

George Harrison's popular album "All Things Must Pass" was released in late 1970. This triple album set featured such outstanding musicians as Eric Clapton, Alan White, and Gary Brooker. The song "What Is Life" appeared on side two of the first disc of "All Things Must Pass." Harrison sang these words from the song's chorus: "Tell me, what is my life without your love / Tell me, who am I without you by my side..."

From Quiz 1970s FM Radio Music, Part VI

Answer: ZZ Top

That "little ol' band" from Texas, ZZ Top, hit the U.S. FM radio airwaves full force in 1975 with a song called "Tush." Billy Gibbons, Dusty Hill, and Frank Beard thrilled listeners with high energy rock and blues music. The song "Tush" was included on the popular ZZ Top album "Fandango!", also released in '75. The group sang these words, "I said, Lord take me downtown/I'm just lookin' for some tush..."

From Quiz 1970s FM Radio Music, Part V

Answer: Big Yellow Taxi

Joni Mitchell's song "Big Yellow Taxi" became an FM radio classic in 1970. Mitchell, a Canadian, included this song in her "Ladies of the Canyon" album. In the final verse of this tune, Mitchell mentioned that a "big yellow taxi" had come to take away her "old man." Mitchell recorded "The Circle Game" and "Both Sides Now" in 1968. "Chelsea Morning" appeared in 1969.

From Quiz 1970s FM Radio Songs, Part IV

Answer: James Gang

The Cleveland, Ohio, band James Gang released the song "Funk # 49" in 1970. Joe Walsh was a guitarist and vocalist on this popular track which appeared on the album "James Gang Rides Again." The song featured some funky guitar licks and an extended percussion solo. The other musicians on "Funk # 49" included Dale Peters and Jim Fox. Walsh left James Gang in late 1971 to embark on a successful solo career.

From Quiz 1970s FM Radio Hits, Part III

Answer: Constitution

The song "Won't Get Fooled Again" was featured on The Who's 1971 album "Who's Next." Roger Daltrey sang, "I'll tip my hat to the new constitution / Take a bow for the new revolution..." Pete Townshend composed this song; he played guitar and synthesizer on this epic tune. Keith Moon was the drummer, and John Entwistle was the bassist. The album version of this song lasted over eight minutes long. "Won't Get Fooled Again" remains a popular in-concert song to this day.

From Quiz 1970s FM Radio Music, Part II

Answer: Foghat

The classic rock song "Slow Ride" was performed by the English band Foghat. This hard-driving group consisted of "Lonesome" Dave Peverett (guitars, vocals), Roger Earl (drums), Rod Price (guitars), and Tony Stevens (bass). "Slow Ride" appeared on the 1975 album called "Fool For the City." Peverett sang the words, "Slow ride, take it easy..." The extended version of this song lasted more than eight minutes.

From Quiz 1970s FM Radio Songs

Answer: Gimme Three Steps

In 1973, the southern band Lynyrd Skynyrd received considerable FM radio airplay with a song called "Gimme Three Steps". This tune concerned a man who was being pursued by a jealous lover with a gun in a nightclub or bar. Ronnie Van Zant did lead vocals on "Gimme Three Steps", and Gary Rossington provided the lead guitar work. Van Zant sang these words: "Won't you give me three steps, gimme three steps, mister Gimme three steps toward the door Gimme three steps, gimme three steps, mister And you'll never see me no more..."

From Quiz 1970s FM Radio Songs, Part IX

Answer: Elvin Bishop

Guitarist Elvin Bishop, born in California, gained extensive airplay on both FM and AM radio stations across the USA with "Fooled Around and Fell in Love." The song originally appeared on the 1975 album "Struttin' My Stuff" and was released as a single the following year. Mickey Thomas sang lead vocals on "Fooled Around." Elvin Bishop's guitar solo was shortened in the AM radio version of the song, but FM stations played the extended solo version. The other three musicians listed in this question hailed from England.

From Quiz 1970s FM Radio Music, Part VIII

Answer: Bad Company

The dynamic rock band Bad Company enjoyed international success throughout the 1970s with a string of hard-driving songs. The song "Rock Steady" appeared on the group's debut album and featured musicians Paul Rodgers, Simon Kirke, Boz Burrell, and Mick Ralphs in outstanding form. Rodgers sang the following words: "When my love gets a little too heavy Rock steady! She's mine and I got to get ready..."

From Quiz 1970s FM Radio Music, Part VII

Answer: Alvin Lee

Alvin Lee was the star of the British band Ten Years After. Lee did vocals and played lead guitar for the band. In 1971, "I'd Love to Change the World" became a popular tune on FM radio stations. This song was included on the album "A Space in Time" and featured Lee's lightning-quick guitar solos. A cynical Lee sang, "I'd love to change the world, but I don't know what to do / So I'll leave it up to you..." Leo Lyons played bass for Ten Years After, Chick Churchill was the group's keyboard player, and Robin Trower was a guitarist for Procol Harum.

From Quiz 1970s FM Radio Music, Part VI

Answer: A Maserati

"Life's Been Good" was released on the 1978 Joe Walsh album "But Seriously, Folks..." album. The lyrics spoke of a spoiled and decadent rock star who still wasn't completely satisfied with his life. In the song, Walsh mentioned that he owned a Maserati luxury car, although he had lost his license. Walsh sang these rather cynical words: "My Maserati does one eighty-five I lost my license, now I don't drive I have a limo, sit in the back I lock the doors in case I'm attacked..."

From Quiz 1970s FM Radio Music, Part V

Answer: Blitzkrieg

The Ramones' song "Blitkrieg Bop" has become an international anthem for punk fans and sports enthusiasts alike. Band members Joey, Tommy, and Dee Dee Ramone grew up in New York City. "Blitzkrieg Bop" was released on the band's first album in April 1976 and provided listeners with two minutes of high octane rock music. "Hey! Ho! Let's go!"

From Quiz 1970s FM Radio Songs, Part IV

Answer: Gregg Rolie

Gregg Rolie was the keyboardist and lead singer on Santana's 1970 hit song "Black Magic Woman." This song was included on the group's highly successful "Abraxas" album. This tune, of course, highlighted the guitar wizardry of Carlos Santana. The drummer on this track was Michael Shrieve, David Brown was the bassist, and Michael Carabello played congas. Rolie sang these lyrics: "But she's a black magic woman And she's trying to make a devil out of me..."

From Quiz 1970s FM Radio Hits, Part III

Answer: Bullet

"Turn the Page" was performed by Bob Seger and The Silver Bullet Band on the 1976 "Live Bullet" album. The Silver Band consisted of Drew Abbott (guitar), Alto Reed (saxophone), Chris Campbell (bass), Charlie Allen Martin (drums), and Robyn Robins (keyboards). "Turn the Page" told the story of the loneliness of a long distance rock musician, and it became a popular song on FM radio stations throughout the USA. Mr. Seger sang these lyrics: "Here I am, on the road again There I am, up on the stage Here I go, playing star again There I go, turn the page..."

From Quiz 1970s FM Radio Music, Part II

Answer: Ronnie Wood

Ronnie Wood of Faces produced the lead guitar sounds on the classic rock tune "Stay With Me." Wood's guitar riffs and Rod Stewart's vocals were the prominent features of this song. Ronnie Lane played the bass and Kenney Jones was the drummer on this track, which appeared on the 1971 album "A Nod Is as Good as a Wink...To a Blind Horse." Wood, of course, would later join The Rolling Stones.

From Quiz 1970s FM Radio Songs

Answer: Spiders

David Bowie's 1972 concept album was called "The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars". Ziggy was a human manifestation of an alien who had descended to the earth. Bowie received FM radio airplay with such songs as "Suffragette City" and "Ziggy Stardust". Mick Ronson was the lead guitarist for Bowie's band on this album.

From Quiz FM Radio Songs, Part X

Answer: Rumours

Fleetwood Mac achieved platinum success in 1977 with the album "Rumours." This record became an international number one hit album and featured such songs as "Go Your Own Way" and "Don't Stop." Band member Lindsey Buckingham supposedly wrote "Go Your Own Way" after his breakup with fellow Fleetwood Mac singer Stevie Nicks. The album "Penguin" appeared in 1973, "Heroes Are Hard to Find" was released in 1974, and "Tusk" appeared in 1979.

From Quiz 1970s FM Radio Songs, Part IX

Answer: Ocean

The song "Let It Grow" appeared on the 1974 Eric Clapton album "461 Ocean Boulevard" album, which was recorded in Miami, Florida. Clapton played both the guitar and the dobro on this lovely ballad which featured an extended fadeout. Yvonne Elliman reportedly provided backup vocals on this track. Clapton sang these lyrics: "Let it grow, let it grow Let it blossom, let it flow In the sun, the rain, the snow Love is lovely, let it grow..."

From Quiz 1970s FM Radio Music, Part VIII

Answer: Roy Orbison

Superstar singer Linda Ronstadt included the Roy Orbison song "Blue Bayou" on her 1977 album "Simple Dreams." Orbison recorded this tune in 1963 as part of the Texan's "In Dreams" album. Ronstadt captured the plaintiff mood of the lyrics with her powerful singing voice, and "Blue Bayou" became successful on both AM and FM radio stations across the USA. Ronstadt sang these lyrics: "I'm going back someday, come what may, to Blue Bayou Where the folks are fine, and the world is mine on Blue Bayou..." Gene Pitney was born in Connecticut, Elvis Presley hailed from Mississippi, and Ricky Nelson was born in New Jersey.

From Quiz 1970s FM Radio Music, Part VII

Answer: Rubin Carter

Middleweight boxer Rubin "Hurricane" Carter was the subject of Bob Dylan's 1975 song "Hurricane." According to Dylan's lyrics, Hurricane Carter was framed on trumped-up murder charges in a New Jersey trial. Carter was sentenced to four consecutive life-in-prison terms for crimes which he claimed he had never committed. "Hurricane" was over eight minutes in length and was included on the 1976 Bob Dylan album "Desire." An angry Dylan sang these words: "Here comes the story of the Hurricane The man the authorities came to blame For something that he never done Put him in a prison cell but one time He coulda been the champion of the world..." The other boxers listed in this question were heavyweight fighters.

From Quiz 1970s FM Radio Music, Part VI

Answer: Hold

Toto was a Los Angeles-based band which featured some outstanding studio musicians such as Steve Lukather, David Paich and Jeff Porcaro. The song "Hold the Line" became popular on both AM and FM radio stations in early 1979. This tune was included on the "Toto" album. The group sang, "Hold the line/Love isn't always on time."

From Quiz 1970s FM Radio Songs, Part IV

Answer: Dudes

The glam-rock classic "All the Young Dudes" was recorded by the group Mott the Hoople in 1972. This song, written by David Bowie, featured the lead vocals of Ian Hunter. "All the Young Dudes" discussed such themes as suicide and juvenile delinquency. Hunter sang these words from the song's chorus: "All the young dudes, carry the news Boogaloo dudes, carry the news..."

From Quiz 1970s FM Radio Hits, Part III

Answer: Paranoid

The rock classic "Iron Man" was featured on the 1970 Black Sabbath album "Paranoid", the band's second LP. The legendary Ozzy Osbourne provided the lead vocals and Tony Iommi supplied the guitar riffs for this song. "Iron Man" concerned an angry man who had traveled into a dismal and hopeless future. Osbourne sang these words: "Has he lost his mind? Can he see or is he blind? Can he walk at all? Or if he moves will he fall?" "Master of Reality" was released in 1971, "Sabbath Bloody Sabbath" appeared in 1973, and "Sabotage" came out in 1975.

From Quiz 1970s FM Radio Music, Part II

Answer: Buying

"Stairway to Heaven" by Led Zeppelin is perhaps the most famous song ever to emerge from the 1970s FM Radio Era. This masterpiece appeared on the "Led Zeppelin IV" album and featured acoustic and electric guitars by Jimmy Page as well as some stellar vocal work by Robert Plant. This native of West Bromwich sang, "And she's buying a stairway to heaven."

From Quiz FM Radio Songs, Part X

Answer: Redwood

Neil Young's song "Heart of Gold" appeared on his successful 1972 album "Harvest." The Canadian born singer took "Heart of Gold" all the way to the top of the U.S. singles charts, and "Harvest" became a staple on FM radio stations. Young sang, "I've been to Hollywood, I've been to Redwood / I crossed the ocean for a heart of gold..."

From Quiz 1970s FM Radio Songs, Part IX

Answer: Ted Nugent

Detroit, Michigan's hard-rocking guitarist Ted Nugent recorded "Cat Scratch Fever" in 1977. This song was written by Nugent and guitarist Derek St. Holmes. Nugent, an alumnus of The Amboy Dukes band, snarled these lyrics: "You know you got it when you're goin' insane..."

From Quiz 1970s FM Radio Music, Part VIII

Answer: Wild

Kiss recorded the tune "Rock and Roll All Nite" as part of a 1975 album entitled "Dressed to Kill." It was the live version of this song, however, that became popular on AM and FM radio stations across the USA. The New York band Kiss featured such prominent musicians as Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley. The band thundered out the lyrics, "You drive us wild, we'll drive you crazy!" The group also sang, "I wanna rock and roll all nite and party everyday!"

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