FREE! Click here to Join FunTrivia. Thousands of games, quizzes, and lots more!

Hits of 1974 Trivia Quiz

Do you remember the music of the 1970's? This quiz covers some of the hits of 1974. I will give you a song and you tell me who sang it. Good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by Velvet_Rain. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Velvet_Rain

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
249,057

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
9540

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 71 (7/10), Guest 170 (7/10), Guest 101 (10/10).

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. "Seasons in the Sun" was a worldwide hit for which singer? Hint

David Essex

Jim Croce

Billy Preston

Terry Jacks

NEXT>

Question 2 of 10

2. Which American singer had a hit with "The Way We Were"? Hint

Carly Simon

Dionne Warwick

Barbra Streisand

Olivia Newton-John

NEXT>

Question 3 of 10

3. "Kung Fu Fighting" was a number one hit for who? Hint

Carl Douglas

Ray Stevens

George McCrae

Gregg Allman

NEXT>

Question 4 of 10

4. Which band had a number one hit with "You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet"? Hint

Bachman-Turner Overdrive

Steve Miller Band

Brownsville Station

Lynyrd Skynrd

NEXT>

Question 5 of 10

5. "You're Sixteen" was a song by which ex Beatle? Hint

Paul McCartney

George Harrison

John Lennon

Ringo Starr

NEXT>

Question 6 of 10

6. "When Will I See You Again" is a song by which female group? Hint

The Supremes

Gladys Knight and the Pips

Three Degrees

Pointer Sisters

NEXT>

Question 7 of 10

7. Which group had great success with the song "Waterloo"? Hint

The Carpenters

Kool and the Gang

Dionne Warwick and the Spinners

ABBA

NEXT>

Question 8 of 10

8. "Annie's Song" was a number one hit for which singer? Hint

Cat Stevens

Billy Joel

John Denver

Paul McCartney

NEXT>

Question 9 of 10

9. "Can't Get Enough Of Your Love Babe" was a song by who? Hint

Barry White

Stevie Wonder

James Brown

Marvin Gaye

NEXT>

Question 10 of 10

10. Which British band spent four weeks at number one with the song "Tiger Feet"? Hint

Mud

Slade

Bay City Rollers

Showaddywaddy

(Optional) Create a Free FunTrivia ID to save the points you are about to earn:

Select a User ID:

Choose a Password:

Your Email:

Most Recent Scores

Nov 16 2024 : Guest 71: 7/10
Nov 15 2024 : Guest 170: 7/10
Nov 13 2024 : Guest 101: 10/10
Nov 12 2024 : Guest 188: 10/10
Nov 03 2024 : Guest 174: 10/10
Nov 02 2024 : MissCirrus: 10/10
Nov 01 2024 : amarie94903: 9/10
Oct 30 2024 : Guest 136: 7/10
Oct 30 2024 : sw11: 10/10

Score Distribution

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. "Seasons in the Sun" was a worldwide hit for which singer?

Answer: Terry Jacks

"Seasons in the Sun" was based on a song by Jacques Brel called "Le Moribond" (The Dying Man). Terry Jacks revised the lyrics to give the song a lighter feel.

2. Which American singer had a hit with "The Way We Were"?

Answer: Barbra Streisand

"The Way We Were" was Barbra Streisand's first number one single in the US. It came from the movie also named "The Way We Were" (1973).

3. "Kung Fu Fighting" was a number one hit for who?

Answer: Carl Douglas

"Kung Fu Fighting" reached number one in both the UK and the US. This song with a martial arts theme proved to be his only number one.

4. Which band had a number one hit with "You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet"?

Answer: Bachman-Turner Overdrive

Bachman-Turner Overdrive is a Canadian rock group. "You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet" was from their album "Not Fragile" (1974). The song reached number one in the US and number 2 in the UK.

5. "You're Sixteen" was a song by which ex Beatle?

Answer: Ringo Starr

"You're Sixteen" was a originally recorded by Johnny Burnette in 1960. Ringo Starr's version went to number one in the US and number 8 in the UK.

6. "When Will I See You Again" is a song by which female group?

Answer: Three Degrees

The Three Degrees were formed in 1963 in Pennsylvania. "When Will I See You Again" was their biggest hit giving them a number one in the UK and placing number two in the US.

7. Which group had great success with the song "Waterloo"?

Answer: ABBA

ABBA were a Swedish pop group formed in 1972. "Waterloo" won the Eurovision song contest in 1974. It gained enormous chart success, reaching number one in the UK, Belgium, Finland, Ireland, Norway, South Africa, Switzerland, and got to number 6 in the US.

8. "Annie's Song" was a number one hit for which singer?

Answer: John Denver

"Annie's Song" was written for John Denver's then wife, Annie Denver. It reached number one in both the US and UK.

9. "Can't Get Enough Of Your Love Babe" was a song by who?

Answer: Barry White

Barry Eugene Carter was born on September 12, 1944 in Texas. "Can't Get Enough of Your Love, Babe" reached number one in the US and number eight in the UK.

10. Which British band spent four weeks at number one with the song "Tiger Feet"?

Answer: Mud

Mud were formed in 1968 and known as a 'Glam rock band'. "Tiger Feet" was the UK's best selling single in 1974.

Source: Author Velvet_Rain

This quiz was reviewed by FunTrivia editor ertrum before going online.
Any errors found in FunTrivia content are routinely corrected through our feedback system.