1970s FM Radio Music, Part VI Trivia Quiz

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..."

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..."

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."

Answer: The Zombies

Rod Argent was the keyboard player for The Zombies, a band which featured Colin Blunstone on vocals. The Zombies performed such songs as "She's Not There." Rod Argent and former Zombies' member Chris White composed "Hold Your Head Up", a song which appeared on the 1972 "All Together Now." The group sang these lyrics:

"And if it's bad, don't let it get you down
You can take it....
Hold your head up, hold your head up
Hold your head up, hold your head high..."

Answer: Evil Woman

The dynamic British band Electric Light Orchestra had a major impact on the international pop music scene during the 1970s. The 1975 song "Evil Woman" was included on ELO's "Face the Music" album and received airplay on both FM and AM radio stations. Jeff Lynne and his mates sang these words:

"Ha, ha woman, it's a cryin' shame
But you ain't got nobody else to blame
E-evil woman, e-evil woman..."

"Roll Over Beethoven" was released in 1973, "Can't Get It Out of My Head" appeared in 1974, and "Shine a Little Love" came out in 1979.

Answer: Lighthouse

The band Lighthouse, from Toronto, received considerable FM airplay in the USA with the 1971 song "One Fine Morning." Lighthouse was led by drummer/vocalist Skip Prokop and featured a dynamic jazz/rock sound similar to that of bands such as Blood, Sweat & Tears. "One Fine Morning" was a hit in both Canada and the USA. The song opened with these lyrics:

"One fine morning, girl, I'll wake up
Wipe the sleep from my eyes
Go outside and feel the sunshine
Then I know, I'll realize
That as long as you love me, girl, we'll fly"

Answer: Mississippi

The song "Mississippi Queen" was a popular FM song in 1970 for the Long Island rock band Mountain. Big Leslie West was the guitarist and lead vocalist for Mountain, and "Mississippi Queen" proved to be a heavy metal hit. Other band members included Corky Laing (drums), Felix Pappalardi (bass), and Steve Knight (keyboards). West thundered out these words:

"Mississippi Queen, if you know what I mean
Mississippi Queen, she taught me everything..."

Answer: Ace

Paul Carrack was an integral part of the group Ace, which was formed in the Sheffield area of England. Carrack was Ace's lead vocalist and keyboard player. In 1974-75, Ace achieved international fame with the song "How Long?" This tune appeared on the band's "Five-A-Side" album. Carrack sang these words, "How long has this been going on?" Other band members included bassist Terry Comer and guitarist Steve Kirby.

Answer: Do You Feel Like We Do

Peter Frampton achieved international success in 1976 with his album "Frampton Comes Alive!" Perhaps the most popular track on this album was the epic song "Do You Feel Like We Do"- a song which featured a talk box that Frampton hooked up to his guitar. "Do You Feel Like We Do" was recorded in 1975 and lasted nearly fifteen minutes; the crowd at the State University of New York at Plattsburgh went wild when Frampton began singing into the talk box.

The other three songs listed in this question were played by Frampton when he was a member of the band Humble Pie.

Answer: Steve Marriott

The Ashford/Simpson song "I Don't Need No Doctor" was performed by Humble Pie, and this song became one of the highlights from the band's successful "Performance Rockin' the Fillmore" album in the early 1970s. Guitarist Steve Marriott sang lead vocals on this track. Marriott belted out these lyrics:

"Well, the doctor said I need rest
He put me on the critical list
Keeping me safe from harm
All I need is her sweet charms..."

Greg Ridlley was the bass player for Humble Pie, Jerry Shirley was the drummer for the band, and Dee Anthony managed Humble Pie.