Hits of 1970 - Part 2 Trivia Quiz

Answer: The Kinks

"Lola" (1970) was recorded by The Kinks and written by band member Ray Davies. It is included on their 1970 album "Lola Versus Powerman and the Moneygoround, Part One". It was a number one hit in Belgium, The Netherlands, New Zealand and South Africa and got to number two in the UK. Australia banned the record because of the controversial subject matter of Lola possibly being a transvestite male.

Answer: The Jackson 5

"The Love You Save" (1970) was recorded by The Jackson 5 and written by the Motown song writing team Berry Gordy, Freddie Perren, Alphonzo Mizell, and Deke Richards. It was a number one hit in the US and got to number seven in the UK. It can be found on their 1970 album "ABC".

Answer: Stevie Wonder

"Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours" (1970) was recorded by Stevie Wonder and he co wrote it with Lee Garrett, Syreeta Wright and Lula Mae Hardaway. It is included on his 1970 album "Signed, Sealed & Delivered". It got to number three in the US and number fifteen in the UK.

There have been many cover versions recorded over the years including artists such as The Osmonds, Michael Bolton and Craig David.

Answer: Ray Stevens

"Everything Is Beautiful" (1970) was written and recorded by Ray Stevens. It is on his 1970 album of the same name. It was a number one hit in the US, Canada and Australia and number six in the UK. In 1972 Bing Crosby recorded a cover version and included it on his album "Bing 'n' Basie" (1972).

Answer: John Lennon

"Instant Karma!" (1970) was written and recorded by John Lennon. It got to number two in Canada, three in the US and number five in the UK. Both Duran Duran and U2 have recorded cover versions of this song.

Answer: Simon & Garfunkel

"Bridge over Troubled Water" (1970) was recorded by Simon & Garfunkel and written by duo member Paul Simon. It was a number one hit in the UK, US, Canada and France. It can be found on their 1970 album of the same name. In 1971 the song won a Grammy for best song of the year. Among the artists who have covered the song are Elvis Presley, Aretha Franklin and Johnny Cash.

Answer: Bread

"Make It with You" (1970) was recorded by the band Bread and written by band member David Gates. It was a number one hit in the US and got to number five in the UK. It can be found on the album "On the Waters" (1970) which was their second album. Some of the artists that have covered the song are Dusty Springfield, The Supremes, Earth, Wind & Fire and Teddy Pendergrass. Bread were formed in 1968 in California, USA.

Answer: Mungo Jerry

"In the Summertime" (1970) was the debut single for British band Mungo Jerry. It was written by band member Ray Dorset. It got to number one in many countries including the UK, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy and Canada. It is included on the 1970 album "Electronically Tested". Rapper Shaggy recorded a cover version in 1995 and included it on his album "Boombastic" (1995).

Answer: Norman Greenbaum

"Spirit in the Sky" (1969) was written and recorded by Norman Greenbaum. It was a number one hit in the UK, Canada and Australia and got to number three in the US. It can be found on his 1969 album of the same name. In 1986 British group Doctor & the Medics recorded a cover version which was a number one hit in the UK and Canada.

Answer: The Pipkins

"Gimme Dat Ding" (1970) was a novelty song by The Pipkins and was written by Albert Hammond and Mike Hazlewood. It got to number six in the UK and number nine in the US. They only recorded twelve songs all together but none of them had the success of "Gimme Dat Ding" (1970).