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Quiz about Glitter  Glam The Australian Way
Quiz about Glitter  Glam The Australian Way

Glitter & Glam The Australian Way Quiz


During the 1970's we had our own 'Glam Rockers'. Ten multiple choice questions to test your memory!

A multiple-choice quiz by mandamoo. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
mandamoo
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
101,650
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
1433
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Question 1 of 10
1. Skyhooks had the look, can you name their debut album? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Name the second single from Skyhooks' debut album? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Who wore a bejewelled jumpsuit and had a hit with 'Can't Stop Myself From Loving You'? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Sherbet wore their fair share of satin and lurex around the mid 70's, can you name the lead singer? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Fill in the blank, 'I .... The Music' by John Paul Young. Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Name the band that did a cover of the 1950's song 'Bony Moronie' in 1975? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Which band had the hit 'I Like It Both Ways'? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Name the African/American female singer who was Australia's Disco Queen in the 1970's? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Who had a #1 hit with 'Goose Bumps' in 1979? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. I'll finish off with a Sherbet question, one of my favourite bands of the 1970's, can you name their biggest selling single? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Skyhooks had the look, can you name their debut album?

Answer: Living In The 70's

A classic album that spent many months at #1 when released in October 1975.
2. Name the second single from Skyhooks' debut album?

Answer: Horror Movie

Love this song with its clever references to the television news.
3. Who wore a bejewelled jumpsuit and had a hit with 'Can't Stop Myself From Loving You'?

Answer: William Shakespeare

Legends Harry Vanda and George Young penned this tune.
4. Sherbet wore their fair share of satin and lurex around the mid 70's, can you name the lead singer?

Answer: Daryl Braithwaite

Daryl was THE hunkiest, every teenage girl in the 70's had a TV Week poster of Sherbet adorning their bedroom wall!
5. Fill in the blank, 'I .... The Music' by John Paul Young.

Answer: Hate

Another Vanda And Young gem. JPY looking very cute wearing a sailor suit in this clip - I'm sure he cringes at the very thought these days!
6. Name the band that did a cover of the 1950's song 'Bony Moronie' in 1975?

Answer: Hush

Guitarist Les Gock is now a successful jingle writer and was recently a judge on the second series of 'Popstars'.
7. Which band had the hit 'I Like It Both Ways'?

Answer: Supernaut

Supernaut were from Perth and a Molly Meldrum discovery. Despite their ensured 'Countdown' exposure, this was their most memorable song.
8. Name the African/American female singer who was Australia's Disco Queen in the 1970's?

Answer: Marcia Hines

Marcia came out here from the USA to live at the age of 17 and we just adore her!
9. Who had a #1 hit with 'Goose Bumps' in 1979?

Answer: Christie Allen

Christie had a follow up hit with 'He's My Number One'.
10. I'll finish off with a Sherbet question, one of my favourite bands of the 1970's, can you name their biggest selling single?

Answer: Howzat

Howzat made it to #2 on the UK charts - a great achievement!
Source: Author mandamoo

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