1970s Music Trivia

1. Which singer sings the song "Rock with You"?

From Quiz Songs From the 1970s

Answer: Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson was an American singer, songwriter, and dancer. Some of Michael Jackson's albums include "Thriller", "Off the Wall", "Invincible", and "Dangerous". In 1980, "Rock with You" peaked at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 weekly charts. Rod Temperton wrote this song.

From Quiz Ladies Of The 70s

Answer: Fanny

Fanny are often cited now as the first successful mainstream female rock band, so it seems sad that they never had the longevity that many of their male counterparts achieved. The band released a couple of very well received albums, 1971's "Charity Ball" and "Fanny Hill" from 1972, as well as a few that weren't as successful commercially, before splitting in 1974. Along the way they attracted admirers such as David Bowie, Noddy Holder and Bobby Keys and their sound would influence later acts such as the Bangles and the Go-Go's.

From Quiz US Billboard Hot 100 Hits of the 70s

Answer: I Want You Back

"I Want You Back" spent one week at the top of the chart from January 31. "ABC" spent two weeks at the top from April 25. "The Love You Save" also spent two weeks at the top from June 27. "I'll Be There" was their big hit of 1970 spending five weeks at the summit of the chart from October 17.

From Quiz My 1970s CD Collection, Part 4

Answer: Rubber Bullets

'Rubber Bullets' was the first of many hits for 10cc, including 'The Wall Street Shuffle', 'Life is a Minestrone', 'I'm Not in Love' and 'Dreadlock Holiday'. 'Jailbreak' was a 1976 hit for Aussie band, AC/DC. The Irish outfit, Thin Lizzy, released a different song with the same title in the same year. 'Jailhouse Rock' was by none other than The King, Elvis Presley and 'Folsom Prison Blues' was Johnny Cash.

From Quiz Catreona's Musical Miscellany: The 1970s

Answer: Bread

Bread had thirteen singles on the Billboard Hot 100 in the period 1970 through 1977, with 1970's "Make It with You" reaching Number One. They also had two Number One records on Billboard's Adult Contemporary chart, "Sweet Surrender" and "Guitar Man." The group was inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2006.

From Quiz Duets in the 1970s

Answer: Barbra Streisand and Donna Summer

Barbra Streisand had 21 Billboard Top 40 hits between 1964 and 1996, including at Number One "The Way We Were" (1973), "Evergreen" (1977), and "Women In Love" (1980). "People" (1964) only reached Number Five. Donna Summer had 20 Billboard Top 40 hits between 1975 and 1989. Her Number One hits were "MacArthur Park" (1978), "Hot Stuff" (1979), and "Bad Girls" (1979).

From Quiz My 1970s CD Collection, Part 1

Answer: El Condor Pasa

'El condor pasa' translates as 'the condor passes'. Paul Simon borrowed the music and added his own lyrics, subtitling the track as 'If I Could'. The album it is off, 'Bridge Over Troubled Water', was one of the best selling albums ever released. 'Los Cochinos' means 'the pigs' and is the name of a comedy album from Cheech and Chong. 'Besame Mucho' is Spanish for 'kiss me a lot' and is a popular Mexican song from 1940. 'O sole mio' was written in the late 1800s, but it is Italian, not Spanish. It means 'my sunshine'.

From Quiz That 70s Music--Classic Rock Edition

Answer: Eagles

During the 1970s, The Eagles outsold every other American band. In "Rolling Stone" magazine their album "Hotel California" was ranked number 37 in their list of the "500 Greatest Albums of All Time".

From Quiz That 70s Music--The Ladies

Answer: Australia

Helen was born in Melbourne Australia on October 25, 1941. Her signature song, one of three that topped the Billboard Hot 100 charts, was "I Am Woman". It was the original women's anthem and paved the way for many more songs celebrating "Girl Power".

From Quiz That 70s Music--Soft Rock Edition

Answer: David Gates

David Gates' first record was a local hit in Tulsa where he grew up. It was called "Jo-Baby", an original song written for his then sweetheart and later wife Jo-Rita whom he married in 1958. He continued his solo career until 1969 when he formed the group Bread.

From Quiz My 1970s CD Collection, Part 3

Answer: George Harrison, 'My Sweet Lord'

The 'quiet Beatle' worked quickly, with 'My Sweet Lord' being Number One just before the end of the year. Paul had to wait till June 1973, with 'My Love' and Ringo Starr's 'You're Sixteen' was in 1974. 'Photograph' was in late 1973. Surprisingly, John Lennon was the last to hit the top, with 'Whatever Gets You Thru the Night' topping out in 1974. '(Just Like) Starting Over' was released in 1980.

From Quiz Scaramouche Scaramouche! Will You Do The Fandango?

Answer: David Bowie

David Bowie's song 'The Man Who Sold the World' was influenced by an unusual event. During a brief period in 1970, Bowie received a telephone call at the same time each day but was met with silence whenever he answered it. Bowie began to believe that it was his late father trying to contact him from the other side. This song, 'The Man Who Sold The World', and indeed the entire album of the same name, possesses a somewhat ethereal quality; just listen to other songs on the album such as 'The Width of a Circle' or 'All The Madmen', both of which ably demonstrate this. At the time of its release the album cover caused some controversy with David Bowie depicted reclining on a chaise-longue in a dress. Later issues of the album replaced this cover artwork with the more often seen black and white image of Bowie performing a high-kick. Scottish singer Lulu released the song again in 1974 and met with some success but it was Nirvana's 'unplugged' cover of the song in 1995 that brought it, once again, to a younger audience and wider recognition.

From Quiz 70's Long Songs Part Two

Answer: Jessica

An instrumental written by Dickey Betts, "Jessica" is on the Allman Brothers' fifth album, 1973's "Brothers And Sisters". Another instrumental that was also written by Betts, "In Memory of Elizabeth Reed" is a little shorter at 6:56 and is from the 1970 album "Idlewild South". "Melissa" is from the Allman Brothers' fourth album "Eat A Peach". "Little Martha" is the final track from the same album.

From Quiz 70's Long Songs

Answer: Funeral For A Friend/Love Lies Bleeding

"Funeral For A Friend" was never released as a single but remains a concert favorite. The song opens up the classic Elton John album "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road". "Bennie and the Jets" from the same album went to number one in 1974. "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" was the first single from the 1974 album "Caribou" going to number two. "Tiny Dancer" from John's fourth album "Madman Across the Water" is not as long, clocking in at 6:22.

From Quiz Do You Know Your '70s Bands

Answer: Led Zeppelin

Jimmy Page wanted Terry Reid to sing for Led Zeppelin, but Reid, who was busy then with a solo album, turned down the offer and recommended Robert Plant.

From Quiz Do You Remember These? Songs of the 70s.

Answer: Starland Vocal Band

Artists Bill Danoff and his girlfriend, Taffy Nivert, had also written the song,"Take Me Home, Country Roads" with John Denver. Although the song had sexual "undertones" and innuendo, it was not banned from radio stations as some previous similar songs had been. Jon Carroll and Margot Chapman were also members of the group.

From Quiz 1974/75 Classic Rock Mania

Answer: Bob Marley

Eric opened the world of Reggae music to the United States with this song. It not only gave recognition to Bob Marley, but also reggae artists as Jimmy Cliff, Peter Tosh and later on Bob's son Ziggy.

From Quiz Sounds of the Seventies

Answer: Aqualung

The band were Jethro Tull. Their music was categorised as progressive rock and they were huge in the seventies. Their front man, Ian Anderson, was a fabulous flautist and showman. "Aqualung" was labelled as 'God Rock' and a concept album as there was a common narrative thread. "Locomotive Breath" is my favourite track on this album.

From Quiz What's in a 70's name?

Answer: Marie

Redbone also had a hit with their song titled "Maggie" which was released in 1970, 1 year prior to "The Witch Queen of New Orleans"

From Quiz 1970s Albums

Answer: Junior Murvin

The title track of this 1977 album was later covered by The Clash.

From Quiz UK Pop Music From The 1970s

Answer: Slade

From Wolverhampton, Slade had six Number One hits in the UK charts from 1971 to 1974. Noddy was lead vocalist, Dave Hill played guitar, Jimmy Lea was on bass and Don Powell played drums.

From Quiz Who Sang These 70s Songs? Part 2

Answer: Brotherhood of Man

The group Brotherhood of Man was formed in the 1970's. They were a British vocal group consisting of two men and two women(Nicky Stevens, Sandra Stevens, Martin Lee and Lee Sheriden). The song, "Save All Your Kisses For Me" won the Eurovision Song Contest in 1976. It also reached number one on the U.K. charts of that year and stayed in that position for sixteen weeks.

From Quiz Who Sang These 70s Songs? Part 1

Answer: ABBA

This song went to number three on the U.K. charts and stayed there for 12 weeks. "ABBA" was the Sweden's biggest export of the time and did their country proud with many number one hits.

From Quiz Disco Sucks! But not all late 70s music does...

Answer: Blitzkrieg Bop

Classic classic classic song, from their debut album, self titled.

From Quiz Music of the 70s

Answer: Rick Dees & His Cast of Idiots

Rick Dees now hosts the "Weekly Top 40 Countdown".

From Quiz Favorite Pop/Rock Ladies of the 1970's (Lyrics)

Answer: Dreams

Written and sung by poetic songwriter/performer, Stevie (Stephanie) Nicks, "Dreams" was a # 1 hit for Fleetwood Mac in 1978. The song, which is featured on the group's monster smash album, "Rumours", was about Stevie's ill-fated relationship with Fleetwood Mac guitarist, Lindsey Buckingham.

From Quiz Favorite 1970s Female Vocal Groups (Lyrics)

Answer: Walkin' in the Rain (With the One I Love)

A female vocal trio which was produced by the "Maestro of Love", the late Barry White, Love Unlimited had several memorable hits during the early 1970's. "Walking in the Rain (With the One I Love)" was their biggest hit: it peaked at # 14 on the Pop chart and # 6 on the R&B chart. By the way, the trio had never sung professionally before they met White. They spent almost a year rehearsing before making their debut!

From Quiz 1970s Musicians

Answer: The Osmonds

Okay, I had to start the quiz with this one. They were my favorite group. Most people would be surprised to know that The Osmonds earned more Gold records in a single year than any other group in history. The Jackson Five of course also did a version of this song.

From Quiz Have You Never Been Mellow?

Answer: "Dreamweaver" by Gary Wright

This all keyboard/synthesizer song hit the charts in 1975, off of Wright's album "The Dream Weaver." Even though Gary Wright acquired a degree in post graduate psychology (Frei University, Berlin, Germany, 1966), he found his true career through writing and performing his own music.

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