Hits of 1972 - Part 2 Trivia Quiz

Answer: Harry Nilsson

"Without You" (1972) was recorded by Harry Nilsson and written by Pete Ham and Tom Evans who were band members of rock group Badfinger. It got to number one in the US, UK and Canada. It can be found on his 1971 album "Nilsson Schmilsson". Other artists who have covered the song include Mariah Carey, Shirley Bassey and Air Supply.

Answer: Elton John

"Rocket Man" (1972) was recorded by Elton John and he co wrote it with Bernie Taupin. It got to number two in the UK and number six in the US. It can be found on his 1972 album "Honky Château". Many artists have covered the song including Kate Bush, Neil Diamond and Puddle of Mudd.

Answer: Neil Young

"Heart of Gold" (1972) was written and recorded by Canadian singer Neil Young. It was a number one hit the US and Canada and got to number ten in the UK. It is included on his 1972 album "Harvest". In 1987 Willie Nelson recorded a cover version and it got to number 44 in the US country charts.

Answer: Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show

"Sylvia's Mother" (1972) was recorded by Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show (later shortened to Dr. Hook) and written by Shel Silverstein. It was a number one hit in Australia and got to number two in the UK, two in Canada and five in the US. It can be found on their first album "Doctor Hook" (1971). In 2003 Bon Jovi recorded a live cover version, which is included on the 2004 album "This Left Feels Right Live".

Answer: Elvis Presley

"Burning Love" (1972) was recorded by Elvis Presley and written by Dennis Linde. It got to number two in the US and Canada and number seven in the UK. Other artists who have covered the song include Doctor & The Medics, Travis Tritt and The Residents.

Answer: T. Rex

"Metal Guru" (1972) was recorded by T.Rex and written by band member Marc Bolan. It is included on their 1972 album "The Slider". It got to number one in the UK and Germany. T.Rex was formed by Marc Bolan in 1967; he passed away in 1977 in a car accident, he was 29.

Answer: Paul Simon

"Mother and Child Reunion" (1972) was written and recorded by Paul Simon. It can be found on his 1972 album entitled "Paul Simon". It got to number four in the US and number five in the UK and Canada.

Answer: The Osmonds

"Down by the Lazy River" (1972) was recorded by The Osmonds and written by group members Alan Osmond and Merrill Osmond. It is included on their 1972 album "Phase III". It got to number one in Canada and four in the US. British comedy group The Barron Knights recorded a cover version of the song in 1973.

Answer: Ringo Starr

"Back Off Boogaloo" (1972) was written and recorded by Ringo Starr. Former band mate George Harrison was the producer of the song. It got to number two in the UK and Canada and number nine in the US. Ringo Starr has said that the music of Marc Bolan influenced the style of the song.

Answer: Michael Jackson

"Ben" (1972) was recorded by Michael Jackson and written by Don Black. It got to number one in the US and Australia and number seven in the UK. He was fourteen at the time he recorded the song.