Sessions Presents: Sounds of the 70s! Quiz

Answer: Seasons In The Sun

Canadian-born Terry Jacks was not the first to record "Seasons In The Sun", but his version reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 on March 9, 1974 and remained there for three weeks. The song was originally French, but Rod McEwen wrote the English lyrics.

"It Never Rains In Southern California" was a hit for Albert Hammond.
"Sunshine" was a hit for Jonathan Edwards.
"Me And You And A Dog Named Boo" was one of several hits for Lobo.

Answer: Mr.Bojangles

"Mr. Bojangles" was written and originally recorded by Jerry Jeff Walker. The Dirt Band's version reached number nine on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in early 1971. "Bojangles" was a signature performance piece for Sammy Davis, Jr. Davis originally balked at the song because he felt it hit too close to home.

"Billy, Don't Be A Hero" was a hit for Bo Donaldson and The Heywoods
"Bluer Than Blue" was a hit for Michael Johnson
"Falling In Love" was a hit for Hamilton, Joe Frank and Reynolds

Answer: How Much I Feel

Prior to peaking at number three on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1978 with "How Much I Feel", Ambrosia had a top 40 hit with a cover version of The Beatles' "Magical Mystery Tour".

"Feelings" was a hit for Morris Albert.
"Ventura Highway" was a hit for America.
"The Locomotion" was a hit for Grand Funk Railroad.

Answer: Daddy's Home

Jermaine's cover of the old Shep and The Limelites song "Daddy's Home" peaked at number nine on the Billboard Hot 100 in the Spring of 1973.

"Rockin' Robin" was originally a hit for Bobby Day and was also a successful cover record for Jermaine's brother Michael.
"Little Green Apples" was a hit for O.C. Smith.
"Living Inside Myself" was a hit for Gino Vanelli.

Answer: I Like Dreamin'

"I Like Dreamin'" was a number three hit on the Billboard Hot 100 in early 1977. Nolan wrote the song as well as several hits for other artists including "My Eyes Adored You" and "Lady Marmalade".

"Please Come To Boston" was a hit for Dave Loggins
"Bluer Than Blue" was a hit for Michael Johnson
"Sail On" was a hit for The Commodores

Answer: A Horse With No Name

"A Horse With No Name" was one of many hits for America. It was their first number one and held that spot for three weeks in early 1971.

"Heart of Gold" was a hit for Neil Young.
"Heart of Glass" was a hit for Blondie
"Teach Your Children" was a hit for Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young

Answer: All I Know

"All I Know" peaked at number nine on the Billboard Hot 100 in the Fall of 1973.

"Late In The Evening" was a hit for Garfunkel's duet partner Paul Simon
"Without You" was the title of two different hit songs with the same title. In the 60s Johnny Tillotson had a hit with that title. In the 70s Harry Nilsson had a hit with a different song, same title.
"Short People" was a hit for Randy Newman.

Answer: Music Box Dancer

Instrumental hits were a rarity in the 1970s, but Frank Mills took this infectious melody to number three in the spring of 1979,

"Grazing In The Grass" was an instrumental hit for Hugh Masekela and a vocal hit for The Friends of Distinction.
"Frankenstein" was a hit for the Edgar Winter Group.
"Soulful Strut" was a hit for Young-Holt Unlimited

Answer: Kentucky Rain

"Kentucky Rain" was written by Eddie Rabbitt. It peaked at number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the spring of 1970, giving Elvis hits in three decades,

"Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head" was a hit for B.J. Thomas.
"Come In From The Rain" was a hit for Melissa Manchester
"Rainy Night In Georgia" was a hit for Brook Benton

Answer: It's Impossible

"It's Impossible" peaked at number ten on the Billboard Hot 100 in early 1973. It was Perry Como's first top ten record in twelve years.

"Vincent" was a hit for Don McLean.
"Play Me" was a hit for Neil Diamond.
"Laughter In Tne Rain" was a comeback hit for Neil Sedaka