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1. Don McLean wrote the very popular "American Pie" in 1971. The story behind the song is about three great musicians plane crash in 1959 (Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and the Big Bopper). There are many influences for this classic tune, but the biggest influence was from the Beatles. What Beatles album was McLean influenced by?
2. Janis Joplin released "Me and Bobby McGee". The 1971 song is about two lovers traveling together but break up to discover the world on their own. The song reached number one on the U.S. charts. What album was the song released off of?
3. "Led Zeppelin IV" was released by Led Zeppelin in 1971. This album may be the best one by the band, as it hit songs like "Stairway To Heaven" and "Black Dog" made this album very popular. Out of the following songs off the album, which one was released as a single off of the album?
4. Pink Floyd had their hit album "Meddle" in 1971. This was one of the albums that eventually led up to "Dark Side Of The Moon", which would lead Floyd to rock-n-roll fame. The album only consists of a short number of tunes, but there is one song over twenty minutes long! What's the title of the song that takes up the entire first side of the vinyl album?
5. "Ain't No Sunshine" was written by Bill Withers and released in 1971. The R & B tune is famous for the "I know, I know, I know..." section of the song, as "I know" is said 26 times! What number did this song reach in the U.S.?
6. "L.A. Woman" is considered one of the best Doors albums ever. Released in 1971, the album contains hits like "L.A. Woman", "Riders On The Storm", and "Love Her Madly". There is also something unusual about this album, what is it?
7. The Rolling Stones released "Sticky Fingers" in 1971 and was a big hit for the band. With songs like "Brown Sugar", "You Gotta Move", and "Wild Horses" this album was a sure go-getter. The album cover also was unique too, as a close-up picture of a man's jeans with a real zipper. The tongue logo was the first time it was used too. Who designed the famous album cover?
8. "Just My Imagination" was a popular tune from the Temptations from the 1971 album "Sky's The Limit". The song reached number one in the U.S. "Just My Imagination" was also released in the U.K. What number did the song reach in the U.K. charts?
9. The Who released "Who's Next" in the awesome year of 1971. Critical acclaimed as the Who's greatest album, it certainly does show as a great album with songs like "Baba O Riley", "Won't Get Fooled Again", and "Behind Blue Eyes". Pete Townshend wrote all the songs on the album, except for one which was composed by John Entwistle. What song was it?
10. John Lennon, after breaking up with the famous Beatles, pursued a solo career. In 1971, he hit it big when he wrote the political-strong song "Imagine". When released, it hit number 3 on the U.S. Charts. It was released as a single in the U.K. in 1975, then re-released shortly after Lennon's death in the U.K. raising it to number one on the charts. What number was "Imagine" on the U.K. charts when it was first released in 1975?
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