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Quiz about 70s One Hit Wonders Chart Toppers Top Albums

70s One Hit Wonders, Chart Toppers & Top Albums Quiz

Feeling a little playful today and having some fun here with some 70s stuff.

A multiple-choice quiz by trustcrusher. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
trustcrusher

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
172,673

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
7 / 15

Plays
2125

Last 3 plays: Guest 65 (9/15), Guest 170 (7/15), Melissa0208 (8/15).

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Question 1 of 15

1. Who performed "Thunder Island"? Hint

Dan Fogelberg

Ian Matthews

Dean Friedman

Jay Ferguson

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Question 2 of 15

2. Edison Lighthouse brought you the hit "Love Grows Where My Rosemary Goes" in 1970. Lead singer Tony Burrows had previous connections to which of these bands? Hint

Snakegrinder

Frijid Pink

The Flowerpot Men

Ten Years After

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Question 3 of 15

3. Ides of March, the vehicle for the #2 hit "Vehicle", had a sound akin to which of these bands? Hint

Uriah Heep

Blood Sweat & Tears

Marmalade

Five Stairsteps

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Question 4 of 15

4. Which of these stand-up comedians had a hit song in 1978? Hint

George Carlin

Bill Murray

Bill Cosby

Steve Martin

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Question 5 of 15

5. "Fool (If You Think It's Over)" was a #12 hit for Chris Rea. Who did he write the song for? Hint

his father

his sister

his best friend Lee

his ex-fiance Lola

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Question 6 of 15

6. Who penned and performed the song, "Just When I Needed You Most"? Hint

Ozark Mountain Daredevils

Rex Smith

Randy Vanwarmer

Sammy Johns

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Question 7 of 15

7. Andrea True of the Andrea True Connection was a former what? Hint

adult film actress

nurse

secretary

embalmer

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Question 8 of 15

8. Billy Swan struggled for almost a decade without a hit. Finally, there was "I Can Help" in 1974. Prior to that, he wrote songs for what band or performer? Hint

Bill Black's Combo

Bread

Mel Tillis

The Eagles

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Question 9 of 15

9. Which of these songs wasn't a #1 hit in 1974? Hint

"Show And Tell" by Al Wilson

"Hooked On A Feeling" by Blue Swede

"You Make Me Feel Brand New" by The Stylistics

"Sunshine On My Shoulder" by John Denver

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Question 10 of 15

10. In 1970, good 'ol Mungo Jerry gave us "In the Summertime". Apparently, their popularity in the UK was like opening a floodgate. In fact, publicity handouts labeled them the new what? Hint

Grateful Dead

Beatles

Traffic

The Doors

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Question 11 of 15

11. Lynn Anderson never promised us what? Hint

Toast and Marmalade for Tea

A Rose Garden

The Morning After

Sunshine

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Question 12 of 15

12. "Motorcycle Mama" was a hit for what band? Hint

King Harvest

Sailcat

Deodato

Lou Reed

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Question 13 of 15

13. Which of these hits is said to have become one of the highest-selling singles in Japanese pop history? Hint

"Short People" by Randy Newman

"Dead Skunk" by Loudon Wainwright III

"Beautiful Sunday" by Daniel Boone

"The Entertainer" by Marvin Hamlisch

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Question 14 of 15

14. Which of these albums spent 14 consecutive weeks on the Billboard charts as a #1 album? Hint

"Songs in the Key of Life" by Stevie Wonder

"Hotel California" by the Eagles

"Wings Over America" by Wings

The "Grease" Soundtrack

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Question 15 of 15

15. "Heaven on the Seventh Floor" was a #6 hit for Paul Nicholas in 1977. He was also an accomplished actor, though he didn't appear in which of these plays? Hint

Tommy

Hair

Godspell

Jesus Christ Superstar

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who performed "Thunder Island"?

Answer: Jay Ferguson

Yep, in 1978.

2. Edison Lighthouse brought you the hit "Love Grows Where My Rosemary Goes" in 1970. Lead singer Tony Burrows had previous connections to which of these bands?

Answer: The Flowerpot Men

He was in The Flowerpot Men in 1967 and co-wrote their UK hit "Let's Go To San Francisco", in case anyone remembers that one.

3. Ides of March, the vehicle for the #2 hit "Vehicle", had a sound akin to which of these bands?

Answer: Blood Sweat & Tears

With their horn section, or course, along with Chicago, Lighthouse, and others.

4. Which of these stand-up comedians had a hit song in 1978?

Answer: Steve Martin

With the goofy "King Tut". Thankfully, it only went to #17.

5. "Fool (If You Think It's Over)" was a #12 hit for Chris Rea. Who did he write the song for?

Answer: his sister

I have no idea who Lee and Lola are, but they sound like a nice couple.

6. Who penned and performed the song, "Just When I Needed You Most"?

Answer: Randy Vanwarmer

It was about his dad who died in a car accident when Randy was 12. It smashed its way to #4 in 1979.

7. Andrea True of the Andrea True Connection was a former what?

Answer: adult film actress

From what I understand, it was a very short-lived career, possibly appearing in one film (and I have it).

8. Billy Swan struggled for almost a decade without a hit. Finally, there was "I Can Help" in 1974. Prior to that, he wrote songs for what band or performer?

Answer: Bill Black's Combo

He was a roadie for Tillis and merely hung out with members of Bread and the Eagles in the 80s.

9. Which of these songs wasn't a #1 hit in 1974?

Answer: "You Make Me Feel Brand New" by The Stylistics

It only made it to #2. Personally, I prefer sunshine on my radiator hose.

10. In 1970, good 'ol Mungo Jerry gave us "In the Summertime". Apparently, their popularity in the UK was like opening a floodgate. In fact, publicity handouts labeled them the new what?

Answer: Beatles

In fact, something called "Mungo-mania" was abounding in England. I simply can't see it, but what do I know? I was about seven months old.

11. Lynn Anderson never promised us what?

Answer: A Rose Garden

Not even in 1971 when it hit #3. As for the rest, we have Tin Tin giving us eating tips, Maureen McGovern and her wake up song, and Jonathan Edwards was just a sunny guy.

12. "Motorcycle Mama" was a hit for what band?

Answer: Sailcat

Yes, Sailcat, a band fresh on the lips of everyone who grew up (and remember) in the 70s!? It went to #12 in 1972.

13. Which of these hits is said to have become one of the highest-selling singles in Japanese pop history?

Answer: "Beautiful Sunday" by Daniel Boone

For some reason, Daniel Boone's (a.k.a. Peter Stirling) hit traveled the globe and found a home in Japan. Good for them.

14. Which of these albums spent 14 consecutive weeks on the Billboard charts as a #1 album?

Answer: "Songs in the Key of Life" by Stevie Wonder

Poor Paul and Wings only took off for 1 week, The Eagles couldn't stay afloat for more than 8 nonconsecutive weeks, and "Grease" slipped at 12 consecutive weeks. I'm not even going into Stevie.

15. "Heaven on the Seventh Floor" was a #6 hit for Paul Nicholas in 1977. He was also an accomplished actor, though he didn't appear in which of these plays?

Answer: Godspell

He even landed the lead role in "Jesus Christ Superstar" and went on to perform with Roger Daltrey in "Liszotmania" as well as "Grease" and "Nutcracker", among others. Good thing he stuck with acting.

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