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Music History - 1976 Trivia Quiz

How's your memory lane? Travel back with this great 1976 music quiz.

A multiple-choice quiz by 70sdude. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
70sdude

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
122,018

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
9 / 15

Plays
7008

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 101 (11/15), Guest 174 (10/15), Guest 31 (6/15).

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Question 1 of 15

1. Kiki Dee scored a number 1 hit in 1976 with Elton John with "Don't Go Breaking My Heart". What was her big "solo" hit in the US? Hint

Turn The Beat Around

It's A Heartache

Speak To The Sky

I've Got The Music In Me

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Question 2 of 15

2. In the U.K. "Love Hurts" was a hit for Jim Capaldi. Who brought it to the Top 40 in North America? Hint

Hot Chocolate

Cheap Trick

Nazareth

Atlanta Rhythm Section

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Question 3 of 15

3. "Rhythm Heritage", the group behind the hit "Theme From S.W.A.T." was for the most part this legendary producer. Hint

George Martin

Michael Omartian

Georgio Moroder

Morris Albert

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Question 4 of 15

4. Chip Davis co-wrote this country/pop novelty song, and later went on to form Mannheim Steamroller. What was the song? Hint

Wildwood Weed

When You're Hot, You're Hot

Convoy

The Streak

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Question 5 of 15

5. "Seals" of Seals and Croft was the brother of one of the members of which of the following 70's groups? Hint

England Dan and John Ford Coley

Dr. Hook

Daryl Hall and John Oates

Tavares

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Question 6 of 15

6. In 1976 this lead vocalist from the Guess Who released his first solo single "Stand Tall". Who is he? Hint

Van Morrison

Burton Cummings

Roger Daltry

Boz Scaggs

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Question 7 of 15

7. Canadian songbird Celine Dion took "All By Myself" to the top of the charts, but the original came from this 70's rocker. Hint

Peter Framption

Henry Gross

Eric Carmen

Gary Wright

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Question 8 of 15

8. Nick Gilder would later top the charts with "Hot Child In The City", but in 1976 he inched onto the charts with this song as part of "Sweeney Todd". Hint

Roxy Roller

Never My Love

Ballroom Blitz

Spill The Wine

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Question 9 of 15

9. By 1976 they had already run their course, but "Take It Like A Man" did manage to give them their last significant hit. Who were they? Hint

The Sweet

Bachman-Turner Overdrive

The Bay City Rollers

Hot Chocolate

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Question 10 of 15

10. This Calgary based band cracked the Top 40 with a cover of "Hit The Road Jack". Hint

The Stampeders

Ocean

April Wine

The Bells

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Question 11 of 15

11. Manfred Mann's Earth Band scored a number one hit in 1976 with a song written by "The Boss". What was the song? Hint

The Mighty Quinn

Blinded By The Light

I'm One Fire

Fox On The Run

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Question 12 of 15

12. Which of these hard rock anthems was not a hit in 1976? Hint

"Smoke On The Water" by Deep Purple

"(Don't Fear) The Reaper" - Blue Oyster Cult

"Slow Ride" by Foghat

"Carry On My Wayward Son" - Kansas

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Question 13 of 15

13. Barry Manilow scored big in 1976 with "I Write The Songs", but he did not, in fact, write this number one classic.

True

False

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Question 14 of 15

14. "Let" us try this one...all of the following songs were hits in 1976, but which of them was a number one song that year? Hint

"Let Her In" - John Travolta

"Let Your Love Flow" - The Bellamy Brothers

"Let 'Em In" - Paul McCartney & Wings

"Let It Shine" - Olivia Newton-John

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Question 15 of 15

15. This husband and wife team scored a number one hit in 1976. Previously they had several chart toppers as members of the "Fifth Dimension". Hint

Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr.

Sonny & Cher

Peaches & Herb

Roger & Shirley McAllister

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Kiki Dee scored a number 1 hit in 1976 with Elton John with "Don't Go Breaking My Heart". What was her big "solo" hit in the US?

Answer: I've Got The Music In Me

Kiki was signed to Elton John's "Rocket" records, as was Cliff Richard, who had a 1976 hit with "Devil Woman".

2. In the U.K. "Love Hurts" was a hit for Jim Capaldi. Who brought it to the Top 40 in North America?

Answer: Nazareth

Nazareth also had a hit with "This Flight Tonight" penned by Joni Mitchell. Jim Capaldi was a member of Traffic with Steve Winwood.

3. "Rhythm Heritage", the group behind the hit "Theme From S.W.A.T." was for the most part this legendary producer.

Answer: Michael Omartian

Michael Omartian also produced Christopher Cross, Rod Stewart, Amy Grant and Donna Summer. It is his piano playing that you hear on Christopher Cross' hit "Sailing".

4. Chip Davis co-wrote this country/pop novelty song, and later went on to form Mannheim Steamroller. What was the song?

Answer: Convoy

An ode to truck driving communications, C.W. McCall's "Convoy" inspired a film of the same name and was co-written by Chip Davis, who's Mannheim Steamroller recordings have made the "group" the best selling Christmas music artist of all time next to Bing Crosby.

5. "Seals" of Seals and Croft was the brother of one of the members of which of the following 70's groups?

Answer: England Dan and John Ford Coley

Dan Seals, of England Dan and John Ford Coley, went on to have a successful country career including the hit "Bop". England Dan and John Ford Coley enjoyed several years of success in the 70's and charted with "I'd Really Love To See You Tonight" (hitting #2 in 1976) and "Nights Are Forever Without You" (hitting #10 in 1976).

6. In 1976 this lead vocalist from the Guess Who released his first solo single "Stand Tall". Who is he?

Answer: Burton Cummings

"Stand Tall" became Burton's biggest solo hit. Less successful follow ups included "My Own My To Rock" and "I'm Scared".

7. Canadian songbird Celine Dion took "All By Myself" to the top of the charts, but the original came from this 70's rocker.

Answer: Eric Carmen

Eric scored a top 40 hit with the Raspberries with "Go All The Way" prior to a very successful solo career that included "Never Gonna Fall In Love Again" and "Make Me Lose Control".

8. Nick Gilder would later top the charts with "Hot Child In The City", but in 1976 he inched onto the charts with this song as part of "Sweeney Todd".

Answer: Roxy Roller

Nick Gilder was replaced briefly by Bryan Adams who went on to international fame after his stint with "Sweeney Todd".

9. By 1976 they had already run their course, but "Take It Like A Man" did manage to give them their last significant hit. Who were they?

Answer: Bachman-Turner Overdrive

Bachman-Turner Overdrive peaked in 1974-75 with music from their albums "Not Fragile" and "Four Wheel Drive".

10. This Calgary based band cracked the Top 40 with a cover of "Hit The Road Jack".

Answer: The Stampeders

The Stampeders biggest hit came with "Sweet City Woman".

11. Manfred Mann's Earth Band scored a number one hit in 1976 with a song written by "The Boss". What was the song?

Answer: Blinded By The Light

Bruce Springsteen wrote "Blinded By The Light". Manfred Mann had number one hits in the 60's with "Do Wah Diddy Diddy (Dum Diddy Do)", "Pretty Flamingo" and "The Mighty Quinn".

12. Which of these hard rock anthems was not a hit in 1976?

Answer: "Smoke On The Water" by Deep Purple

"Smoke On The Water" was a 1972 release. It was Deep Purple's biggest hit. Foghat and Blue Oyster Cult had thier biggest hits in 1976, while Kansas had a bigger hit with "Dust In The Wind".

13. Barry Manilow scored big in 1976 with "I Write The Songs", but he did not, in fact, write this number one classic.

Answer: True

Bruce Johnston, long a member of the Beach Boys, wrote "I Write The Songs".

14. "Let" us try this one...all of the following songs were hits in 1976, but which of them was a number one song that year?

Answer: "Let Your Love Flow" - The Bellamy Brothers

The Bellamy Brothers soared to number one with "Let Your Love Flow". Paul McCartney fell short at number 3, John Travolta inched to number 10 and Olivia Newton-John fizzled at number 30. The Bellamy Brothers never again scored a major pop hit, but did manage to secure a regular position on country charts.

15. This husband and wife team scored a number one hit in 1976. Previously they had several chart toppers as members of the "Fifth Dimension".

Answer: Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr.

Marilyn and Billy were members of the Fifth Dimension, who's hits include "Aquarius" and "Wedding Bell Blues". They scored a number one hit with "You Don't Have To Be A Star (To Be In My Show)".

Source: Author 70sdude

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