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BRI's Top Ten Hits of 1977 Trivia Quiz

The BRI (Bathroom Readers' Institute), in consultation with DJ Bob Shannon of WCBS-FM has published lists of the top ten hits for various years. If I give you some lyrics, can you identify the songs on their list for 1976?

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

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skunkee

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4 mins

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193,015

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. What was the #10 hit of the year 1977?
"Undercover angel, midnight fantasy,
I've never had a dream that made sweet love to me.
Undercover angel, answer to my prayer,
You made me know that there's a love for me,
Out there, somewhere." Hint

Angel in the Centerfold

Angie

Angie Baby

Undercover Angel

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Question 2 of 10

2. What was the #9 hit of the year 1977?
"Torn between two lovers, feelin' like a fool.
Lovin' both of you is breakin' all the rules.
Torn between two lovers, feelin' like a fool.
Lovin' you both is breakin' all the rules." Hint

Blowin' In the Wind

Memories

Torn Between Two Lovers

Dancin' Like Lovers

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was the #8 hit of the year 1977?
"Your love, liftin' me higher,
Than I've ever been lifted before.
So keep it up, quench my desire,
And I'll be at your side forevermore." Hint

We're All Alone

(Your Love Has Lifted Me) Higher and Higher

Delta Lady

The Way You Do the Things You Do

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Question 4 of 10

4. What was the #7 hit of the year 1977?
"Don't leave me this way.
I can't survive, can't stay alive,
Without your love, oh baby.
Don't leave me this way, no.
I can't exist, I'll surely miss your tender kiss." Hint

I Can't Go On Living Without You

Living Without Your Love

If You Feel It

Don't Leave Me This Way

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was the #6 hit of the year 1977?
"That the angel in your arms this morning,
Is gonna be the devil in someone else's arms tonight.
Yes, the angel in your arms this morning,
Is gonna be the devil in someone else's arms tonight.
Why'd you slip around secretly,
If you were tired of lovin' me?
Why'd you keep holding on,
When love was already gone?" Hint

Undercover Angel

Angel Woman

Angel in the Centerfold

Angel in Your Arms

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Question 6 of 10

6. What was the #5 hit of the year 1977?
"I like dreamin', cause dreamin' can make you mine.
I like dreamin', closing my eyes and feeling fine.
When the lights go down, I'm holding you so tight.
Got you in my arms, and it's paradise 'til the morning light." Hint

Love's Grown Deep

Lady Marmalade

I Like Dreamin'

My Eyes Adored You

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Question 7 of 10

7. What was the #4 hit of the year 1977?
Love soft as an easy chair.
Love fresh as the morning air.
One love that is shared by two,
I have found with you.
Like a rose under the April snow,
I was always certain love would grow.
Love ageless and evergreen,
Seldom seen by two." Hint

The Way We Were

Evergreen

People

Funny Girl

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Question 8 of 10

8. What was the #3 hit for the year 1977?
"I like the way ya make me feel about you baby.
Want the whole wide world to see,
Whoa whoa, you got the best of my love.
Whoa whoa, you got the best of my love."
Hint

Best of My Love

I Don't Want to Lose Your Love

Don't Ask My Love

Boogie Wonderland

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Question 9 of 10

9. What was the #2 hit for the year 1977?
"I, I just want to be your everything.
Open up the Heaven in your heart and let me be,
The things you are to me,
And not some puppet on a string.
Oh, if I stay here without you, Darling, I will die.
I want you laying in the love I have to bring,
I'd do anything to be your everything." Hint

Shadow Dancing

After Dark

(Love Is) Thicker Than Water

I Just Want to Be Your Everything

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Question 10 of 10

10. What was the #1 hit of the year 1977?
"Tonight's the night,
It's gonna be alright.
Cause I love you girl,
Ain't nobody gonna stop us now." Hint

Angel

Tonight's the Night

You Wear It Well

Maggie Mae

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was the #10 hit of the year 1977? "Undercover angel, midnight fantasy, I've never had a dream that made sweet love to me. Undercover angel, answer to my prayer, You made me know that there's a love for me, Out there, somewhere."

Answer: Undercover Angel

Alan O'Day scored a number one hit with "Undercover Angel", a song that he also wrote. He is better known as a songwriter, having written songs that have been recorded by Cher, Helen Reddy, Three Dog Night and The Fifth Dimension. More recently, he has also written songs for "The Muppet Babies", and "National Geographic" specials.

2. What was the #9 hit of the year 1977? "Torn between two lovers, feelin' like a fool. Lovin' both of you is breakin' all the rules. Torn between two lovers, feelin' like a fool. Lovin' you both is breakin' all the rules."

Answer: Torn Between Two Lovers

Mary MacGregor was discovered by Peter Yarrow (of Peter, Paul and Mary fame), who was highly impressed with her two octave range. She started singing back-up for him, while he groomed her for success. Her only real hit was with the song "Torn Between Two Lovers", which was her first solo performance, and a song that she didn't particularly like.

3. What was the #8 hit of the year 1977? "Your love, liftin' me higher, Than I've ever been lifted before. So keep it up, quench my desire, And I'll be at your side forevermore."

Answer: (Your Love Has Lifted Me) Higher and Higher

Rita Coolidge started her singing career in the church where her father was a minister. She sang back-up for the likes of Delaney and Bonnie and Joe Cocker before scoring a number two hit with this song, also known as "Higher and Higher", which was written by Gary L. Jackson, Carl Smith and Raynard Miller.

4. What was the #7 hit of the year 1977? "Don't leave me this way. I can't survive, can't stay alive, Without your love, oh baby. Don't leave me this way, no. I can't exist, I'll surely miss your tender kiss."

Answer: Don't Leave Me This Way

Thelma Houston once sang back-up for Jermaine Jackson. She had her first, and only, number one hit with "Don't Leave Me This Way", a song previously covered by Melvin and the Blue Notes.

5. What was the #6 hit of the year 1977? "That the angel in your arms this morning, Is gonna be the devil in someone else's arms tonight. Yes, the angel in your arms this morning, Is gonna be the devil in someone else's arms tonight. Why'd you slip around secretly, If you were tired of lovin' me? Why'd you keep holding on, When love was already gone?"

Answer: Angel in Your Arms

Hot was an all girl 70s band, and that "Angel in Your Arms" was their best known song. They were based in L.A. (California). The song was written by writing duo Ivey and Woodfield and co-written by Brasfield.
In 1980 the three girls made a movie, known by a variety of names including "Runnin' Hot", about a female group. It wasn't much of a success either.

6. What was the #5 hit of the year 1977? "I like dreamin', cause dreamin' can make you mine. I like dreamin', closing my eyes and feeling fine. When the lights go down, I'm holding you so tight. Got you in my arms, and it's paradise 'til the morning light."

Answer: I Like Dreamin'

"I Like Dreamin'", written and performaed by Kenny Nolan, spent more than six months on the charts. Nolan has also had a great deal of success writing songs for other artists, having written "My Eyes Adored You" for Frankie Valli, and "Lady Marmalade" for La belle.

7. What was the #4 hit of the year 1977? Love soft as an easy chair. Love fresh as the morning air. One love that is shared by two, I have found with you. Like a rose under the April snow, I was always certain love would grow. Love ageless and evergreen, Seldom seen by two."

Answer: Evergreen

Also known as "Love Theme From a Star is Born", "Evergreen" was written by Barbra Streisand, with lyrics by Paul Williams. It was also performed by Streisand, who starred in the movie with Kris Kristofferson, and brought home the Oscar for Best Music - Best Original Score.

8. What was the #3 hit for the year 1977? "I like the way ya make me feel about you baby. Want the whole wide world to see, Whoa whoa, you got the best of my love. Whoa whoa, you got the best of my love."

Answer: Best of My Love

The Emotions were a three sister act from Chicago who specialized in 70s dance music. They were mentored by Maurice White from Earth Wind and Fire, and had their biggest hit with "Best of My Love", a song co-written by Maurice and Al McKay.

9. What was the #2 hit for the year 1977? "I, I just want to be your everything. Open up the Heaven in your heart and let me be, The things you are to me, And not some puppet on a string. Oh, if I stay here without you, Darling, I will die. I want you laying in the love I have to bring, I'd do anything to be your everything."

Answer: I Just Want to Be Your Everything

The youngest of the Gibb brothers, Andy had a successful recording career of his own, often using his brothers (The Bee Gees) to sing back-up. Big brother Barry wrote "I Just Want to Be Your Everything". Sadly, Andy died from myocarditis at the age of 30.

10. What was the #1 hit of the year 1977? "Tonight's the night, It's gonna be alright. Cause I love you girl, Ain't nobody gonna stop us now."

Answer: Tonight's the Night

Rod Stewart's "Tonight's the Night" was number one on the charts for an amazing seven weeks. This feat was even more impressive because of the fact that many radio stations originally refused to play the song, because of its blatant sexual content. However pressure from listeners soon had most of those stations caving in and giving the song air time.

Source: Author skunkee

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