Music from 1972 Trivia

1. Which American singer/songwriter had a hit with a cover of Badfinger's song "Without You"?

From Quiz Hits of 1972 - Part 2

Answer: Harry Nilsson

"Without You" (1972) was recorded by Harry Nilsson and written by Pete Ham and Tom Evans who were band members of rock group Badfinger. It got to number one in the US, UK and Canada. It can be found on his 1971 album "Nilsson Schmilsson". Other artists who have covered the song include Mariah Carey, Shirley Bassey and Air Supply.

From Quiz 1972, It Was a Very Good Year

Answer: My Ding-a-Ling

"My Ding-a-Ling" was recorded live at the Lanchester Arts Festival in Coventry, England in February of 1972. Astonishingly, the song was Berry's first and only number one single on the U.S. pop charts, reaching the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 in October of 1972. The song was considered controversial at the time because of the perceived double meaning of the lyric "my ding-a-ling", which led to the tune being banned on some radio stations.

From Quiz One Word 1972 Top Forty Singles

Answer: Joey Heatherton

Joey Heatherton began her acting career as an understudy on Broadway before acting in movies and on television while in her teens. She was born in New York where her father was a Broadway actor and worked in early television. Joey began appearing frequently on "The Perry Como Show" (1949) and made numerous appearances on "The Dean Martin Show" (1965) after appearing on the debut episode. She also performed with Bob Hope on his USO tours and appeared as a guest star on many television shows of the sixties. When she released "The Joey Heatherton Album" in 1972 the single "Gone" became her only US Top Forty release. Liza Minnelli received an Academy Award for "Cabaret" in 1972. Ruby Dee appeared in "Buck and the Preacher" with Sidney Poitier and Hayley Mills had a starring role in "Endless Night" in 1972.

From Quiz Whose Line Was It Anyway? UK Number One Hits 1972

Answer: I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing (In Perfect Harmony)

"I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing (In Perfect Harmony)" was a number one hit for four weeks on the UK singles chart for The New Seekers in 1972. It reached number seven on the Billboard Hot 100 the same year. "I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing" was written by Bill Backer/Billy Davis/Roger Cook/Roger Greenaway. Originally written as "I'd Like To Buy The World A Coke", an advertising jingle for Coco-Cola in 1971. The melody was derived from a song already written by Cook and Greenaway called "True Love and Apple Pie". That song was recorded by Susan Shirley and released in 1971 but did not chart in the UK or US. The New Seekers were formed in 1969 by Keith Potger who was an ex-member of the Australian group The Seekers. The group at the time of this hit were Peter Doyle, Eve Graham, Marty Kristian, Paul Layton and Lyn Paul. With various line ups they had six Top Ten hits on the UK singles chart between 1970 and 1978, which included two number one hits. American group The Hill Side Singers also recorded a version of "I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing". It entered the Billboard Hot 100 before The New Seekers version but got stuck at number 13. It did not chart in the UK.

From Quiz Pop Music Songs of 1972

Answer: The Fourth of July

Robert Lamm of Chicago sang, "Saturday in the park, I think it was the Fourth of July..." and a hit was launched. This song rose to the number three spot on the U.S. Billboard singles charts. Lamm, of course, was referring to Independence Day, a very popular summer holiday in the USA. "Can you dig it? Yes, I can!"

From Quiz The Year Was 1972

Answer: Baby, Don't Get Hooked On Me

September 23 to October 13, 1972 "Baby Don't Get Hooked On Me" was at the top of the charts. 1974 brought the number 13 album "Stop And Smell The Roses" and the number nine title track. Mac Davis had a number 43 hit with "It's Hard To Be Humble" that climbed to number ten on the Country Singles chart in 1980 from the album of the same name. While not charting for its composer, "Friend, Lover, Woman, Wife" went to number 25 on the Black Singles chart for O.C. Smith and number 18 on the Country Singles chart for Claude King in 1969.

From Quiz Top Albums of 1972

Answer: Neil Young

"Harvest" by Neil Young was one of the best selling albums of 1972, it went to number one in both the US and UK album charts. The album contained the single "Heart of Gold" which was a number one hit in the US and went to number 10 in the UK.

From Quiz Billboard Number One Songs of 1972

Answer: Don McLean

Don McLean toured the Hudson River in New York at the behest of the New York Council on the Arts dubbed "The Hudson River Troubadour." He usually performed three shows a day, five days a week. His first album, "Tapestry", was produced by Jerry Corbitt of The Youngbloods and released by Mediarts label in 1970. When Mercury Records purchased Mediarts McLean became their most successful artist with the "American Pie" album. McLean always felt the song was commercial but admitted that he was overwhelmed by the response it received. He is also known for writing such hit songs as "Castles in the Air" and "And I Love You So". Al Green was number three the same week with "Let's Stay Together". Melanie had the number two song with "Brand New Key". It had been the last number one of 1971. Jonathan Edwards held down the number four spot with "Sunshine" the same week.

From Quiz The Sounds of 1972

Answer: Electric Light Orchestra

The Electric Light Orchestra was inspired by the ex Move member Roy Wood. The "10538 Overture" was the first song recorded by the band. The unique classical style of music made them one of the biggest selling bands of the mid 70's-80's. Another big hit for ELO was "Roll Over Beethoven" released in 1973.

From Quiz Hits of 1972

Answer: Johnny Nash

John Lester Nash Jr. was born on the 19th of August 1940 in Houston, Texas.

From Quiz 1972 #1 to #25 regressive

Answer: Neil Young

Freda Payne did "Band of Gold" in 1970.. This Neil Young gem was #18 for the year based on my tabulations.. the Top three for '72 are #3-"I Gotcha" by Joe Tex, (seriously) #2- Gilbert O'Sullivan's "Alone Again (Naturally) and #1- Roberta Flack's "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face"

From Quiz Solo Artists of 1972

Answer: Mac Davis

"Baby Don't Get Hooked On Me" was a #1 hit in the U.S. for 3 weeks in September of 1972. In addition to writing and singing, Mac has hosted his own TV variety show and starred in a few movies.

From Quiz Who Sings What In 1972

Answer: Johnny Cash

From Quiz Hits of 1972 - Part 2

Answer: Elton John

"Rocket Man" (1972) was recorded by Elton John and he co wrote it with Bernie Taupin. It got to number two in the UK and number six in the US. It can be found on his 1972 album "Honky Château". Many artists have covered the song including Kate Bush, Neil Diamond and Puddle of Mudd.

From Quiz 1972, It Was a Very Good Year

Answer: School's Out

"School's Out" was Alice Cooper's biggest hit to date, reaching number seven on the Billboard Hot 100 from 1972. The song spent three weeks at number one on the U.K. Singles charts and also hit number three on the Canadian charts. In a 2008 interview in Esquire Magazine, Cooper knew from the beginning the song had all the makings of a hit, saying: "When we did 'School's Out,' I knew we had just done the national anthem. I've become the Francis Scott Key of the last day of school."

From Quiz One Word 1972 Top Forty Singles

Answer: Scorpio

Dennis Coffey was a studio session player while still in his teens. He became a member of The Royaltones who had hits with "Flamingo Express" (1961) and "Poor Boy" (1958). After leaving The Royaltones Coffey became a member of the Motown session group known as The Funk Brothers. In 1971 he recorded "Scorpio" and in 1972 he became the first white musician to appear on "Soul Train" (1971) performing "Scorpio". "Taurus" was his follow-up single and final entry into the Top Forty. Although Dennis Coffey could be heard on many Motown hits he recorded his Instrumentals for the Sussex Records label. Coffey continued to play guitar on many hits and release solo albums. In 2004 he published his memoirs titled "Guitars, Bars and Motown Superstars".

From Quiz Whose Line Was It Anyway? US Number One Hits1972

Answer: Stay Together

"Let's Stay Together" was a number one hit for one week on the Billboard Hot 100 for Al Green in 1972. It reached number seven on the UK singles chart the same year. Al Green was born Albert Greene in Forrest City, Arkansas, USA, in 1946. The number one hit "Let's Stay Together" was his first Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 hit. This led to six more Top 10 hits over the next three years. In 1974 his married girlfriend Mary Woodson White attacked him in his home in Memphis before committing suicide with his gun. In 1976 he became an ordained pastor of the Full Gospel Tabernacle in Memphis. In 1979 after some years of falling record sales and mixed reviews from critics, he injured himself falling off the stage while performing in Cincinnati. After this incident he concentrated his efforts on pastoring his church and gospel singing.

From Quiz Whose Line Was It Anyway? UK Number One Hits 1972

Answer: Chicory Tip

"Son Of My Father" was a number one hit for three weeks on the UK singles chart for Chicory Tip in 1972. It reached number 91 on the Billboard Hot 100 the same year. UK group Chicory Tip formerly known as The Sonics were Rick Foster, Peter Hewson, Barry Mayger, Brian Shearer and Rod Cloutt (who replaced Rick Foster). "Son Of My Father" was a cover version of German singer Michael Holm's hit "Nachts Scheint Die Sonne". The original music was composed by Giorgio Moroder and the English lyrics were written by Pete Bellotte. "Son Of My Father" was Chicory Tip's only UK Top Ten hit. They had two other hits on the UK singles chart - "What's Your Name" reached number 13 in 1972 and "Good Grief Christina" reached number 17 in 1973.

From Quiz Pop Music Songs of 1972

Answer: Whatever you want to do

Al Green, born in Arkansas, became famous for his distinctive soulful singing style. "Let's Stay Together" was released in January 1972, and this song rose to the number one spot on the U.S. singles charts. Green crooned: "I'm so in love with you Whatever you want to do Is alright with me..." Green was inducted into both the Rock and Roll and Gospel Halls of Fame.

From Quiz The Year Was 1972

Answer: Oh Girl

The first and only number one hit for The Chi-Lites was "Oh Girl" on May 27, 1972. "Stoned Out Of My Mind" from their album "The Chi-Lites" moved up to number 30 in 1973, the title track "A Letter To Myself" to number 33 and from their number 12 charting album "(For God's Sake) Give More Power To The People" "Have You Seen Her" went to number three in 1971.

From Quiz Top Albums of 1972

Answer: Deep Purple

"Machine Head" is the sixth album by British band Deep Purple. It was recorded in Switzerland in December 1971. Successful singles from this album include "Smoke On The Water" and "Highway Star".

From Quiz Billboard Number One Songs of 1972

Answer: Chuck Berry

Charles Edward Anderson "Chuck" Berry began his recording career in 1955 when Muddy Waters recommended him to Leonard Chess of Chess records in Chicago. His first audition was an original song called "Ida Red" which was changed to "Maybellene". After the song became a hit a succession Berry songs followed such as "Sweet Little Sixteen", "Rock and Roll Music" and "Johnny B. Goode". "My Ding-A-Ling" was originally recorded by Dave Bartholemew in 1955. It was recorded at a 1972 Chuck Berry concert at the Arts Festival in Lancaster, England, and released as a single. Wayne Newton had a number five in July, 1972, with "Daddy Don't You Walk So Fast". Tommy James had a solo hit in July, 1971, with "Draggin' the Line" and Timmy Thomas scored a top five in 1973 with "Why Can't We Live Together?".

From Quiz The Sounds of 1972

Answer: Mott the Hoople

Mott the Hoople was an English Rock band formed in the late 60's. There biggest hit was "All The Young Dudes" written by "Ziggy Stardust" David Bowie in 1972. The bands biggest selling album was also called "All The Young Dudes". Mott the Hoople had a short career spanning from 1968-1974.

From Quiz Hits of 1972

Answer: America

"A Horse with No Name" was Americas first single. It reached number one in the US and number three in the UK.

From Quiz 1972 #1 to #25 regressive

Answer: Cornelius Bros. & Sister Rose

Do you remember the commercial a few years ago w/Dick Clark and the two women in the elevator? (Thought I'd Ask) Carole King's "It's Too Late (baby now) was '71 (#4 for the year). This one was one of CB&SR two top three hits; the other was "Treat Her Like a Lady" from '71 and interestingly, I place both at #27 for their year's.

From Quiz Solo Artists of 1972

Answer: Carly Simon

Carly Simon is the daughter of one of the co-founders for publishing company Simon & Schuster. Between 1971 and 1986 she racked up almost a dozen Top 40 hits.

From Quiz Who Sings What In 1972

Answer: Bobby Vinton

Brian Hyland had a hit with it, too, but not in 1972.

From Quiz Hits of 1972 - Part 2

Answer: Neil Young

"Heart of Gold" (1972) was written and recorded by Canadian singer Neil Young. It was a number one hit the US and Canada and got to number ten in the UK. It is included on his 1972 album "Harvest". In 1987 Willie Nelson recorded a cover version and it got to number 44 in the US country charts.

From Quiz 1972, It Was a Very Good Year

Answer: Neil Young

Neil Percival Young moved to Los Angeles from Canada in 1966, and the rest is history. First as a member of the critically acclaimed band Buffalo Springfield, next as part of the folk rock supergroup Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young and finally as a solo artist, Young proved to be one of the premier singer-songwriters of his time. In many of his songs, Young addressed the issues of the day, including "The Needle and the Damage Done", about heroin addiction, "Ohio", about the Kent State massacre and "Southern Man", about racism in the American South. "Heart of Gold" remains as Young's only single to reach number one on the Billboard Hot 100.

From Quiz One Word 1972 Top Forty Singles

Answer: Alive

Barry and Maurice Gibb wrote "Alive" which was the second and final single release from their "To Whom It May Concern" album. The Number 34 single failed to chart in the UK. The first single from the album, "Run to Me", fared better on the US charts when it was released from the album and made it to Number 16 in the US. "To Whom It May Concern" was the tenth studio album from The Bee Gees and reached Number 35 in the US. Five years later their "Spirits Having Flown" album was their first Number One LP in the US. "Holiday" was a 1967 single by The Bee Gees. "Massachusetts" was a single from their 1968 "Horizontal" LP. "Words" was a single release in 1968.

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