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NZ's Loxene Golden Disc 1971 Trivia Quiz

The Loxene Golden Disc Awards were the forerunner of today's Tui Awards or New Zealand Music Awards. The 1971 Record of the 12 Finalist's songs was I believe the 1st Record I purchased with my own (pocket) money. Here are some questions on the subject.

A multiple-choice quiz by Sparkiwi. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Sparkiwi

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4 mins

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Multiple Choice

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323,773

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. Sort of New Zealand's answer to David Cassidy this artist won the Loxene solo prize in '71. He was "Entertainer of the Year" in 1972. Who was he? Hint

Brent Brodie

Ray Wolf

Craig Scott

Derek Metzger

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Question 2 of 10

2. Craig Scott's winning song for the solo 1971 Loxene Golden Disc included the lyric "Yes-ter-day there was laughter and songs to sing...". What was this song called? Hint

Top of the world

Maxine

Take the money and run

Smiley

3. One of My favorite NZ 70's Bands - What song included the following lyric and who performed it? -
"Backup traffic, static on the radio
Where'd we go, power lines intertwined
Made me miss the punchline
Feeling fine Whoa, Whoa, Whoa .." Hint

Summer in the City - The Lovin' Spoonful

Alright in the City - Quincy Conserve

Parrot Fashion Love - Split Enz

Wheel - Space Farm

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Question 4 of 10

4. This band has a big hit in NZ the year before with "Pretty Girl" - that Kazoo playing was a very distinctive sound - what was the bands name?. Hint

Grandad's Piano

Aunty Alice

Hogsnort Rupert

Miss September

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Question 5 of 10

5. "People are People" - was the 1971 entry from what previously long haired head-shaker who was keen on a Mod? Hint

James Ray

Ray Woolf

Ray Columbus

Ray Charles

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Question 6 of 10

6. Covering a famous Tammy Wynette song was this former C'Mon and Happen-In Chick (emphasis on Chick). Who was she? Hint

Dinah Lee

Sandy Edmonds

Erina Clarke

Suzanne

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Question 7 of 10

7. "Come To The Sabbat - Satan's there" - may not have gone down too well with some of the Christian voters but I thought as a ten year old that this act was pretty cool. What was the band's name? Hint

The Underdogs

The Lumberjacks

Timberjack

Farmyard

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Question 8 of 10

8. A song about the American Civil War - cover of a White Plains song, this NZ performance by Nash Chase featured in the 1971 top twelve. What is the song called? Hint

I'll be twenty-one

Johnny Reb

Today I killed a man I didn't know

Rebel Soldier

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Question 9 of 10

9. This bands entry "The Garden of Your Smile" is not nearly as memorable for me as their other NZ hit "L'Amour Est L'Enfant De La Liberte" (Love is the child of freedom) which I thought was pretty profound even as a 10 year old - and even more so now. The Band was called? Hint

The Frenchmen

The Rumour

Dark Whisperers

The Fourmylua

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Question 10 of 10

10. And the 1971 Loxene Golden Disc Band/Group winner song was..? (a bit sickly for my liking) Hint

Hey Boys - Hamilton County Blue-Grass Band

Angelina - The Kal-Q-Lated Risk

Say a Prayer - The Chapta

Alright in the City - Quincy Conserve

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Sort of New Zealand's answer to David Cassidy this artist won the Loxene solo prize in '71. He was "Entertainer of the Year" in 1972. Who was he?

Answer: Craig Scott

Craig Scott's first job was as a bank clerk in Dunedin, but his interest in rock and roll eventually took him to Christchurch where he became vocalist for the group Revival.

Craig worked in EMI's Wellington distribution centre until the launch in June 1970 of his first single 'Star Crossed Lovers' which swiftly climbed to number 1, remaining there for 4 weeks.

Over the next four years Craig was seldom off the charts.

2. Craig Scott's winning song for the solo 1971 Loxene Golden Disc included the lyric "Yes-ter-day there was laughter and songs to sing...". What was this song called?

Answer: Smiley

"Smiley we won't see you smile no more!" of course. Top of the world was a Carpenters song that was covered in NZ by Steve Allen. Take the money and run was Bunny Walters, Maxine was an 1983 hit for Sharon O'Neil

3. One of My favorite NZ 70's Bands - What song included the following lyric and who performed it? - "Backup traffic, static on the radio Where'd we go, power lines intertwined Made me miss the punchline Feeling fine Whoa, Whoa, Whoa .."

Answer: Alright in the City - Quincy Conserve

Dug out my "Quincy Conserve - Best of" CD a couple of years ago when TV2 started using "Aire of Good Feeling" as their new theme. Still really good listening Malcom Hayman's Jazz/Funk voice and Roger Fox helping with big band sound. Funny how the song is similar in styling and structure to the 1966 Summer in the City - It was not written by the QC though

4. This band has a big hit in NZ the year before with "Pretty Girl" - that Kazoo playing was a very distinctive sound - what was the bands name?.

Answer: Hogsnort Rupert

"Aunty Alice" & "Grandad's Piano" were songs by Hogsnort Rupert, "Miss September" was a song by Bulldogs Allstar Goodtime Band. The Loxene Entry for Hogsnort Rupert in 1971 was "Monday"

5. "People are People" - was the 1971 entry from what previously long haired head-shaker who was keen on a Mod?

Answer: Ray Columbus

"She's a mod" - was his legendary 1964 hit with The Invaders. This Loxene entry included the profound lyric "People are People - whatever they eat on Sundays" . Ray Charles = not a kiwi. Ray Woolf - Came a little later and was a TV entertainer with a differently hinged jaw from most people and a really big dimple in the middle of it. James Ray - a more contemporary NZ Country Singer.

6. Covering a famous Tammy Wynette song was this former C'Mon and Happen-In Chick (emphasis on Chick). Who was she?

Answer: Suzanne

The song was "Stand by your man" - Suzanne went on to be taken pretty seriously as part of Cat Steven's background vocals both live and on vinyl as well as some pretty impressive live backup with the likes of Neil Sedaka, Lulu, Leo Sayer and Cleo Laine. Many NZ Idol contestants owe her their thanks for her superb vocal coaching.

Answer: Timberjack

"Help me in my search for knowledge
I must learn the Secret Art.
Who dares to help me raise the one
whose very name soothes my heart?"

Wow, it sure was different from some of the sickly sweet other entries in the Loxene Disc - heavy but not heavy metal- well worth youtubing if you're into this sort of nostalgia.

8. A song about the American Civil War - cover of a White Plains song, this NZ performance by Nash Chase featured in the 1971 top twelve. What is the song called?

Answer: Today I killed a man I didn't know

"Held my rifle high and shot him low..." Written by the famous Cook-Greenaway combo - look 'em up you will be amazed by the quality of the stuff they churned out.

Answer: The Rumour

Originally from Huntly, Rumour are twins Gerard & Shade Smith, Jacques Koolen, & Ross Hindman.Forming in High School in 1963 they originally performed as the Sapphires.
In 1971 the band moved to Auckland. Shade & Gerard began writing more great songs and they recorded "L'amour est L'Enfant de la Liberte" which was at No.1 for 6 weeks.
A damn good song it was too

10. And the 1971 Loxene Golden Disc Band/Group winner song was..? (a bit sickly for my liking)

Answer: Say a Prayer - The Chapta

Sad but true - all the others were valid entries and better IMHO so don't beat yourself up for guessing wrong.

Source: Author Sparkiwi

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