Australian 70s Music Trivia Quiz

Answer: Somewhere In Sydney

"Somewhere In Sydney" was released by the Skyhooks as one side of a double A sided single in 1976. The full lyrics to the verse are: "Sydney, sweet Sydney, I love your red roofs, And I'm spending all my money in your telephone booths, So many people, So many types, So much truth, And so much hype".

Answer: Get Up And Dance

JPY, or 'Squeak' as he came to be known, went onto become a radio DJ until his musical career was resurrected by the re-release of "Love Is In The Air" as part of the movie "Strictly Ballroom".

Answer: It's A Long Way To The Top (If You Wanna Rock And Roll)

The film clip for "Long Way To The Top" shows the group performing the song on the back of a truck driving slowly through the streets of Melbourne, much to the confusion of drivers and pedestrians.

Answer: Sheffield Wednesday

As a long time English football supporter I always suspected it was done for the purposes of affectation rather than genuine support for "The Owls".

Answer: Curiosity Killed The Cat

Two integral members of the Little River Band, Beeb Birtles and Graeham Goble, were formerly in the group Mississippi, who had a couple of excellent yet underrated songs called "Will I" and "Kings Of The World"

Answer: Les Gock

Hush were perhaps best remembered for their remake of the song "Bony Maronie". Les Gock went onto become a record producer who later appeared in an American Express commercial (I think it was American Express?).

Answer: Most People I Know (Think That I'm Crazy)

In the late 60's, the Aztecs became the loudest and heaviest Aussie blues band of their time. The Aztecs spawned a new breed of long hairs. Aztec fans weren't hippies, they were dedicated head bangers.

Answer: Don't Fall In Love

"Don't Fall In Love" was performed by the unfortunately named group, The Ferrets. The Ferrets went onto have a follow-up hit with 'Janie May'.

Answer: Dizrythmia

Split Enz were originally from New Zealand. They were wearing face makeup way before Kiss. Following the breakup of Split Enz, Neil Finn went onto form Crowded House, and enjoyed even greater success.

Answer: Sister Jane

An interesting song from New World, "Sister Jane" had very intruiging lyrics. "Sister Jane, You're gonna change your name, You've gotta get out soon, Before you go insane, Before the town starts talking, And they see you out walking, It sure does seem a shame...Sister Jane, You're gonna change your name, And I suggest you catch the 12.45 plane, Before the family finds out just what you've done, And holds you at the point of a gun, And that ain't gonna be much fun, Sister Jane...".

The worst part is, as the song continues, you never find out what Jane did! Grrrr!