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1970s Musicians Trivia Quiz

This quiz will be easy for any fan of the best decade of music...the 1970s. I name the song & you choose the artist who sang it. Have fun!

A multiple-choice quiz by raggdoll. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
raggdoll

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
126,005

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
11 / 15

Plays
5555

Last 3 plays: Guest 71 (12/15), decks02 (14/15), Guest 172 (9/15).

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Question 1 of 15

1. What group released "One Bad Apple" in 1971? Hint

The Partridge Family

The Osmonds

The Cowsills

The DeFranco Family

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Question 2 of 15

2. Which popular female recording artist sang "Let Me Be There"? Hint

Helen Reddy

Melissa Manchester

Olivia Newton-John

Maureen McGovern

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Question 3 of 15

3. Who performed the perky "It's So Nice To Be With You"?

Answer: ( One Word ... think art)

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Question 4 of 15

4. Do you remember who sang "Precious And Few"? Hint

Bread

Creedence Clearwater Revival

Three Dog Night

Climax

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Question 5 of 15

5. "(You're) Having My Baby" was a sappy song by which singer? Hint

Paul Anka

Bobby Goldsboro

Neil Sedaka

David Cassidy

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Question 6 of 15

6. Who did the 1972 remake of "The Lion Sleeps Tonight"?

Answer: ( Two Words ... not The Tokens)

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Question 7 of 15

7. Which artist(s) did the slow and then fast version of "Proud Mary"? Hint

The Stylistics

Donny and Marie

Chicago

Ike and Tina Turner

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Question 8 of 15

8. Who sang the 1971 hit,"Me and You and a Dog Named Boo"? Hint

Lobo

Bee Gees

Bread

Seals and Crofts

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Question 9 of 15

9. "Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Ole Oak Tree" was a smash hit in 1973 by what group?

Answer: ( Four Words)

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Question 10 of 15

10. Who did "Thank God I'm a Country Boy" in 1974? Hint

Michael Jackson

Billy Swan

John Denver

Johnny Cash

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Question 11 of 15

11. "Moon Shadow" was released by which singer? Hint

James Taylor

Simon and Garfunkel

Gordon Lightfoot

Cat Stevens

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Question 12 of 15

12. Who sang 1972's "You Are the Sunshine of My Life"? Hint

Elton John

The Temptations

Bobby Sherman

Stevie Wonder

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Question 13 of 15

13. Do you remember who sang this obscure hit "Draggin' the Line" in 1971? Hint

Wayne Newton

Kenny Rogers

James Taylor

Tommy James

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Question 14 of 15

14. "Kodachrome" was a lively 1973 tune by which music artist? Hint

Paul Simon

Bee Gees

Elvis

Dr. Hook

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Question 15 of 15

15. What group performed "YMCA", that kicky tune that had everyone dancing in 1978? Hint

The Doobie Brothers

The Village People

ZZ Top

Glen Campbell

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What group released "One Bad Apple" in 1971?

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.

2. Which popular female recording artist sang "Let Me Be There"?

Answer: Olivia Newton-John

Olivia first had a hit single with "If Not For You" in the U.S. She followed up this single with the album "Let Me Be There." The title track from the album yielded Olivia's first top 10 single in the U.S.

3. Who performed the perky "It's So Nice To Be With You"?

Answer: Gallery

Gallery issued their debut album, Nice To Be With You, in 1972 on Sussex records.

4. Do you remember who sang "Precious And Few"?

Answer: Climax

Climax hit number one with "Precious and Few" in 1972.

5. "(You're) Having My Baby" was a sappy song by which singer?

Answer: Paul Anka

Paul Anka was born July 30th, 1941 in Ottawa, Ontario. He debuted on American TV in 1957.

6. Who did the 1972 remake of "The Lion Sleeps Tonight"?

Answer: Robert John

Robert John had the longest time between number one hits in recording history. His first was "White Bucks and Saddle Shoes" in 1958. His next was "Sad Eyes" in 1979.

7. Which artist(s) did the slow and then fast version of "Proud Mary"?

Answer: Ike and Tina Turner

"Proud Mary" reached number 4 on the charts in 1971.

8. Who sang the 1971 hit,"Me and You and a Dog Named Boo"?

Answer: Lobo

Lobo is the stage pseudonym of singer Kent Lavoie.

9. "Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Ole Oak Tree" was a smash hit in 1973 by what group?

Answer: Tony Orlando and Dawn

Tony Orlando hosted a highly rated variety show on CBS from 1974-1976.

10. Who did "Thank God I'm a Country Boy" in 1974?

Answer: John Denver

John Denver's 1974's "Best Of" sold more than 10 million copies and was on the charts for two years.

11. "Moon Shadow" was released by which singer?

Answer: Cat Stevens

Cat Stevens was born in London in 1948, and named Stephen Demetri Georgiou.

12. Who sang 1972's "You Are the Sunshine of My Life"?

Answer: Stevie Wonder

Stevie was born May 13, 1950, in Saginaw, Michigan.

13. Do you remember who sang this obscure hit "Draggin' the Line" in 1971?

Answer: Tommy James

Tommy James has a total of 9 gold & platinum albums.

14. "Kodachrome" was a lively 1973 tune by which music artist?

Answer: Paul Simon

Paul Simon wrote and starred in the movie "One Trick Pony" in 1980.

15. What group performed "YMCA", that kicky tune that had everyone dancing in 1978?

Answer: The Village People

The Village People have sold over 65 million recordings & continue to tour into 21st century, though some members have been replaced.

Source: Author raggdoll

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