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70s One Hit Wonders Vol. 6 Trivia Quiz

The next entry in the current series of artists who had their one moment in the sun. All songs are Billboard Top 40. Enjoy this quiz and if you like it, please try the others in the series. Have fun.

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

Author
fredsixties

Time
4 mins

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Multiple Choice

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294,073

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. Early spring of 1970 brought not only flowers that grow, but also "Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes)". What group was responsible for this growth? Hint

Brownsville Station

The Outsiders

Climax

Edison Lighthouse

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Question 2 of 10

2. This spiritual hit almost made it to the top of the charts in the spring of 1971. "Put Your Hand In The Hand" was a smash for one of these groups. Which one? Hint

Prelude

Think

Ocean

Bloodrock

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Question 3 of 10

3. "Jungle Fever" was a Top 10 instrumental hit in 1972 for this group. Name them. Hint

The Rythym Aces

The Swahilis

The Chakachas

The Soul Children

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Question 4 of 10

4. 1973 saw the romantic "Pillow Talk" become a Top 5 hit for this sweet-sounding lady. Name her. Hint

Sylvia

Merrie Wilson

Pink Lady

Gwen McCrae

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Question 5 of 10

5. The Chicago Massacre was immortalized in this 1974 number one hit. Who turned organized crime into a smash hit with "The Night Chicago Died"? Hint

Bullett

Redeye

Paper Lace

The Fuzz

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Question 6 of 10

6. Summer 1975 was a good time for this guy who brought us the romantic "Love Won't Let Me Wait". Who was he? Hint

Major Harris

Johnny Ace

Major Lance

Herman Brood

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Question 7 of 10

7. A harmonic tune with a strong sexual innuendo occupied the top of the charts in the summer of 1976. "Afternoon Delight" was a smash for whom? Hint

Lady Flash

Starland Vocal Band

Sanford/Townsend Band

Sexual Chocolate

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which artist in the summer of 1977 got right to the point when he asked "Do You Want To Make Love?" Hint

Eddie Holman

Mike Love

Peter McCann

Nick Gilder

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Question 9 of 10

9. In 1978 this comedian laid down the tracks for a novelty record called "King Tut". Which comedian? Hint

Rodney Dangerfield

Robin Williams

Steve Martin

Bill Murray

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Question 10 of 10

10. This duo recorded the Top 20 hit "Ain"t No Stoppin Us Now" in the summer of 1979. Who were they? Hint

Clark and Hillman

Cashman and West

Leblanc and Carr

McFadden and Whitehead

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Early spring of 1970 brought not only flowers that grow, but also "Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes)". What group was responsible for this growth?

Answer: Edison Lighthouse

Billboard number five, March 28, 1970. This studio group had only this song to fall back on, or so you would think. However, lead singer Tony Burrows had at least four other hits under different names, which will remain a secret since they all qualify as "one hit wonders" in their own right, and will appear in other volumes of this series.

2. This spiritual hit almost made it to the top of the charts in the spring of 1971. "Put Your Hand In The Hand" was a smash for one of these groups. Which one?

Answer: Ocean

Billboard number two, May 1, 1971. A Canadian gospel-rock band, they had their one hit in 1971, and disbanded in 1975.

3. "Jungle Fever" was a Top 10 instrumental hit in 1972 for this group. Name them.

Answer: The Chakachas

Billboard number eight, March 25, 1972. A group of Latin soul studio musicians formed this group in Belgium. One of the members of the group was the wife of Latin band leader Tito Puente. They had been recording since the late 50's with limited success.

This song actually was banned in the UK for the provocative sounds of a woman and man moaning in the background of the song. The title was controversial for the time as well. The song re-appeared and was part of the soundtrack for the movie "Boogie Nights".

4. 1973 saw the romantic "Pillow Talk" become a Top 5 hit for this sweet-sounding lady. Name her.

Answer: Sylvia

Billboard number three, June 9, 1973. Sylvia Robinson did actually have another hit way back in 1957. She is the same lady who was part of Mickey and Sylvia and recorded "Love Is Strange", but this is her only entry as a solo artist.

5. The Chicago Massacre was immortalized in this 1974 number one hit. Who turned organized crime into a smash hit with "The Night Chicago Died"?

Answer: Paper Lace

Billboard number one, August 17, 1974. From Nottingham England, the group had already had a number one UK hit called "Billy Don't Be a Hero". Yes, the same song that charted here in the US in a version by Bo Donaldson and the Heywoods. Lace's version only got to number 96 in the US. "The Night Chicago Died" did much better, although only it only got to number 3 in the UK.

6. Summer 1975 was a good time for this guy who brought us the romantic "Love Won't Let Me Wait". Who was he?

Answer: Major Harris

Billboard number five, June 21, 1975. Harris sang with a number of groups before joining The Delfonics in the early 70's. He quit the group to become a solo artist in 1974, and this song followed. After his solo career died out, he returned to the Delfonics, and still tours these days.

7. A harmonic tune with a strong sexual innuendo occupied the top of the charts in the summer of 1976. "Afternoon Delight" was a smash for whom?

Answer: Starland Vocal Band

Billboard number one, July 10, 1976. The group actually won two Grammys for this song and their self titled album. They were given a variety TV show, which lasted for a short number of weeks in the summer of 1977. One of the participants in the show was a young comic named David Letterman.

8. Which artist in the summer of 1977 got right to the point when he asked "Do You Want To Make Love?"

Answer: Peter McCann

Billboard number five, August 6, 1977. This singer/songwriter from Connecticut had this Top 5 five hit as a singer, and also had a hit as a songwriter when "The Right Time Of The Night" reached the Top 10 for Jennifer Warnes.

9. In 1978 this comedian laid down the tracks for a novelty record called "King Tut". Which comedian?

Answer: Steve Martin

Billboard number 17, August 12, 1978. The song was performed on "Saturday Night Live" during the craze when the original King Tut artifacts were touring the U.S. He was backed on the record by "The Toot Uncommons". They were actually members of The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band (Mr. Bojangles).

10. This duo recorded the Top 20 hit "Ain"t No Stoppin Us Now" in the summer of 1979. Who were they?

Answer: McFadden and Whitehead

Billboard number 13, July 21, 1979. Although this was their only Top 40 hit as singers, they have a strong history of writing and producing hits for others. They started touring with Otis Redding in the 60's until his death. They have written such songs as "Backstabbers" (O'Jays). Unfortunately Whitehead was apparently a victim of a random street crime in 2004, and Gene McFadden died of liver cancer in 2006. May they rest in peace.

Source: Author fredsixties

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