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Solo Artists of 1973 Trivia Quiz

Test your knowledge of the music of 1973 by identifying solo artists who had hits that year. All questions are multiple choice; you select the correct answer. Have fun!

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

Author
lyricqueen

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
146,476

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
5301

Last 3 plays: Guest 71 (10/10), Guest 170 (9/10), Mikeytrout44 (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who had "an old gold Chevy and a place of my own"? Hint

John Lennon

Elton John

Lobo

Kris Kristofferson

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which singer recorded a song about a peculiar ailment he was feeling? Hint

Mac Davis

Johnny Rivers

Kris Kristofferson

Charlie Rich

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Question 3 of 10

3. "Danny's Song" was a #7 hit for which female vocalist? Hint

Anne Murray

Donna Fargo

Carly Simon

Bette Midler

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Question 4 of 10

4. Whose Top 10 hit included the voice of a young boy who said his name was Michael? Hint

Dr. John

Paul Simon

Gilbert O'Sullivan

Clint Holmes

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who scored a #1 hit with a song that was featured in the film 'The Poseidon Adventure'? Hint

Maureen McGovern

Roberta Flack

Cher

Vicki Lawrence

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who asked to be taken home to the place he belongs? Hint

George Harrison

Paul Simon

Donny Osmond

John Denver

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Question 7 of 10

7. "You Are The Sunshine Of My Life" was a #1 hit for which R&B artist? Hint

Curtis Mayfield

Stevie Wonder

Johnnie Taylor

Eddie Kendricks

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who wanted to save "time in a bottle"? Hint

James Taylor

Bob Dylan

John Denver

Jim Croce

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which former Beatle sang the #1 hit "Photograph"? Hint

Ringo Starr

George Harrison

John Lennon

Paul McCartney

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who said, "Gimme the beat, boys, and free my soul...I wanna get lost in your rock and roll"? Hint

Dobie Gray

Al Green

Todd Rundgren

Billy Preston

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who had "an old gold Chevy and a place of my own"?

Answer: Elton John

"Crocodile Rock" was Elton John's first #1 hit in the U.S. He would go on to become one of the most prolific recording artists ever.

2. Which singer recorded a song about a peculiar ailment he was feeling?

Answer: Johnny Rivers

"Rockin' Pneumonia - Boogie Woogie Flu" was a Top 10 hit for Johnny Rivers, who was given his recording name by DJ Alan Freed.

3. "Danny's Song" was a #7 hit for which female vocalist?

Answer: Anne Murray

Anne Murray was born in Nova Scotia, Canada, on June 20, 1945.

4. Whose Top 10 hit included the voice of a young boy who said his name was Michael?

Answer: Clint Holmes

"Playground In My Mind" made #2 on the U.S. charts in the Spring of 1973. Unfortunately it was Clint Holmes's only Top 40 hit.

5. Who scored a #1 hit with a song that was featured in the film 'The Poseidon Adventure'?

Answer: Maureen McGovern

"The Morning After" stayed at #1 for 2 weeks. In addition to singing, Maureen has acted in several movies and performed on Broadway.

6. Who asked to be taken home to the place he belongs?

Answer: John Denver

"Take Me Home, Country Roads" was the first Top 40 hit for John Denver, a former member of the Chad Mitchell Trio.

7. "You Are The Sunshine Of My Life" was a #1 hit for which R&B artist?

Answer: Stevie Wonder

Stevie Wonder has been recording since he was 13 years old.

8. Who wanted to save "time in a bottle"?

Answer: Jim Croce

The song remained in the #1 position for 2 weeks. Sadly, Jim Croce did not receive the recognition he deserved until after his untimely death (at the age of 30).

9. Which former Beatle sang the #1 hit "Photograph"?

Answer: Ringo Starr

"Photograph" was co-written by George Harrison.

10. Who said, "Gimme the beat, boys, and free my soul...I wanna get lost in your rock and roll"?

Answer: Dobie Gray

The line is from "Drift Away", a Top 5 hit in early 1973. Dobie Gray was born Lawrence Darrow Brown.

Source: Author lyricqueen

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