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Solo Artists of 1975 Trivia Quiz

Test your knowledge of the music of 1975 by identifying the solo artists who had its that year. All questions are multiple choice. Good luck and have fun!

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

Author
lyricqueen

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
170,520

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
4759

Last 3 plays: Guest 15 (7/10), Guest 101 (7/10), kitter96 (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which female singer had a Top 5 hit in the U.S. with her song 'Poetry Man'? Hint

Phoebe Snow

Janis Ian

Jessi Colter

Melissa Manchester

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Question 2 of 10

2. Whose eyes 'adored you'? Hint

Freddy Fender

Joe Cocker

James Taylor

Frankie Valli

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Question 3 of 10

3. 'Chevy Van' was the only Top 40 hit for which singer? Hint

David Geddes

Michael Murphy

Morris Albert

Sammy Johns

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who wrote and performed a U.S. #1 hit song about an apology? Hint

Barry Manilow

John Denver

Alice Cooper

B.J. Thomas

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Question 5 of 10

5. 'Bad Blood' marked a return to the charts for which 1960's star? Hint

Neil Sedaka

Ringo Starr

Paul Anka

Bobby Vinton

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which singer/songwriter scored a U.S. #1 hit with a song about stardom? Hint

Art Garfunkel

Major Harris

Elton John

David Bowie

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who complained that she'd 'been cheated, been mistreated'? Hint

Olivia Newton-John

Linda Ronstadt

Minnie Riperton

Natalie Cole

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Question 8 of 10

8. He did a song dedicated to tennis pro Billie Jean King. Who is he? Hint

Barry Manilow

John Denver

Elton John

Neil Diamond

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who claimed to 'know every crack in these dirty sidewalks of Broadway'? Hint

B.J. Thomas

Joe Simon

Michael Murphy

Glen Campbell

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which R&B artist belted out 'You're The First, The Last, My Everything'? Hint

Stevie Wonder

Barry White

Al Wilson

Eddie Kendricks

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which female singer had a Top 5 hit in the U.S. with her song 'Poetry Man'?

Answer: Phoebe Snow

Phoebe Snow was born Phoebe Laub in New York City.

2. Whose eyes 'adored you'?

Answer: Frankie Valli

'My Eyes Adored You' was Frankie Valli's comeback hit after an eight-year absence from the charts. He is the lead singer of The 4 Seasons.

3. 'Chevy Van' was the only Top 40 hit for which singer?

Answer: Sammy Johns

North Carolina native Sammy Johns is a singer/songwriter/guitarist.

4. Who wrote and performed a U.S. #1 hit song about an apology?

Answer: John Denver

'I'm Sorry' was the fourth #1 hit for prolific songwriter John Denver. Sadly, he perished while at the controls of his light plane in October 1997.

5. 'Bad Blood' marked a return to the charts for which 1960's star?

Answer: Neil Sedaka

Singer/songwriter Neil Sedaka scored hit songs in the 1950's, 1960's, 1970's and 1980's.

6. Which singer/songwriter scored a U.S. #1 hit with a song about stardom?

Answer: David Bowie

'Fame' was David Bowie's biggest hit ever, staying at the top of the charts for 2 weeks in the summer of 1975. John Lennon co-wrote the song.

7. Who complained that she'd 'been cheated, been mistreated'?

Answer: Linda Ronstadt

The line is from 'When Will I Be Loved', a Top 5 U.S. hit for former Stone Poneys singer Linda Ronstadt.

8. He did a song dedicated to tennis pro Billie Jean King. Who is he?

Answer: Elton John

Elton John did 'Philadelphia Freedom' as The Elton John Band. His career as a solo performer has spanned several decades.

9. Who claimed to 'know every crack in these dirty sidewalks of Broadway'?

Answer: Glen Campbell

The line is from 'Rhinestone Cowboy', the top song for 1975. Glen Campbell, better known as a country singer, had a number of hits that crossed over to the pop charts.

10. Which R&B artist belted out 'You're The First, The Last, My Everything'?

Answer: Barry White

In addition to being a solo artist, Barry White was the man responsible for leading Love Unlimited Orchestra. He passed away in 2003.

Source: Author lyricqueen

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