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

Hits of 1978 Trivia Quiz

Do you remember the music of the 1970's? This quiz covers some of the hits of 1978. 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 #
251,409

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
8931

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 73 (8/10), Guest 101 (10/10), Guest 67 (9/10).

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Selling over 4 million copies, which band sang "Le Freak"? Hint

The Emotions

K.C. and the Sunshine Band

CHIC

Earth Wind & Fire

NEXT>

Question 2 of 10

2. "Night Fever", from the soundtrack "Saturday Night Fever" (1977), was a hit for which band? Hint

A Taste Of Honey

Kool & the Gang

Bee Gees

Heatwave

NEXT>

Question 3 of 10

3. "Wuthering Heights" was a hit single for which female artist? Hint

Kate Bush

Bonnie Raitt

Hazel O'Connor

Elaine Paige

NEXT>

Question 4 of 10

4. "Summer Nights" was a song by which duo? Hint

Diana Ross and Billy Joel

Linda Ronstadt and Barry Manilow

Johnny Mathis and Deniece Williams

John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John

NEXT>

Question 5 of 10

5. "MacArthur Park" was a hit for which female singer? Hint

Suzi Quatro

Gloria Gaynor

Bette Midler

Donna Summer

NEXT>

Question 6 of 10

6. Who had a hit with "Baker Street"? Hint

Tom Petty

Eric Clapton

Gerry Rafferty

David Essex

NEXT>

Question 7 of 10

7. "Rivers of Babylon" was a hit in the UK for which band? Hint

Darts

Boney M

Village People

Brotherhood Of Man

NEXT>

Question 8 of 10

8. Which British group had a hit with "Miss you"? Hint

The Who

Cream

Rolling Stones

Queen

NEXT>

Question 9 of 10

9. Who sang "Three Times a Lady"? Hint

The Jackson 5

Journey

Talking Heads

Commodores

NEXT>

Question 10 of 10

10. "Dreadlock Holiday" was a number one hit for which band? Hint

10CC

REO Speedwagon

Boomtown Rats

Cheap Trick

(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 19 2024 : Guest 73: 8/10
Nov 10 2024 : Guest 101: 10/10
Nov 08 2024 : Guest 67: 9/10
Oct 31 2024 : bermalt: 10/10
Oct 31 2024 : Guest 24: 6/10
Oct 29 2024 : Guest 174: 7/10
Oct 28 2024 : Guest 79: 9/10
Oct 28 2024 : parrotman2006: 8/10
Oct 20 2024 : DJ1889: 9/10

Score Distribution

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Selling over 4 million copies, which band sang "Le Freak"?

Answer: CHIC

"Le Freak" was CHIC's third single and first number one, it also reached number seven in the UK.

2. "Night Fever", from the soundtrack "Saturday Night Fever" (1977), was a hit for which band?

Answer: Bee Gees

The members of Bee Gees were a trio of brothers - Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb. "Night Fever" went to number one in the US, Canada and the UK.

3. "Wuthering Heights" was a hit single for which female artist?

Answer: Kate Bush

Catherine "Kate" Bush was born on the 30 July 1958 in Kent, England. "Wuthering Heights" was her debut single which reached number one in the UK, Australia, Belgium, Netherlands, and New Zealand.

4. "Summer Nights" was a song by which duo?

Answer: John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John

"Summer Nights" was written by Warren Casey and Jim Jacobsand was one of the songs from the musical "Grease". It went to number one in the UK, number four in Canada and number five in the US.

5. "MacArthur Park" was a hit for which female singer?

Answer: Donna Summer

"MacArthur Park" was first performed by Richard Harris in 1968. Donna Summer's version was from her album "Live and More" (1978).

6. Who had a hit with "Baker Street"?

Answer: Gerry Rafferty

"Baker Street" was featured on Rafferty's second solo album "City to City". It reached number two in the US and number three in the UK.

7. "Rivers of Babylon" was a hit in the UK for which band?

Answer: Boney M

"Rivers of Babylon" was written by Brent Dowe and Trevor McNaughton. Boney M's version of this song was extremely popular. It did not chart in the US, however it reached number one in the UK, Austria and Sweden.

8. Which British group had a hit with "Miss you"?

Answer: Rolling Stones

"Miss You" is from the Rolling Stones album "Some Girls" (1978). It was written by Mick Jagger. It reached number three in the UK and number one in the US.

9. Who sang "Three Times a Lady"?

Answer: Commodores

"Three Times a Lady" was from the Commodores 1978 album "Natural High". It went to number one in both the US and the UK.

10. "Dreadlock Holiday" was a number one hit for which band?

Answer: 10CC

"Dreadlock Holiday" is from 10cc's 1978 album "Bloody Tourists". It reached number one in the UK but only managed to reach number 43 in the US.

Source: Author Velvet_Rain

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