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That 70s Music--Disco Decade Trivia Quiz

Twirling globes hanging from the ceiling....flashing light....a distinctive beat...All were part of the dance genre known as "disco". The 70s were a breakout decade for this music. Chart information is from Joel Whitburn's "Billboard Book of Top 40 Hits"

A multiple-choice quiz by Bob9491. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Bob9491

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
376,113

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

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938

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Question 1 of 10

1. She was crowned the "Queen of Disco" with hits like "She Works Hard For The Money" and "Bad Girls" among many others. Who was she? Hint

Donna Summer

Maxine Nightengale

Gloria Gaynor

Amii Stewart

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Question 2 of 10

2. "I Love The Nightlife" was a hit for which disco diva? Hint

Maxine Nightengale

Andrea True

Alicia Bridges

Thelma Houston

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Question 3 of 10

3. The Andrea True Connection's major contribution to the disco genre was a song whose title contained the same word repeated three times. What was the title of this disco hit? Hint

More, More, More

Sing, Sing, Sing

Love, Love, Love

Dance, Dance, Dance

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Question 4 of 10

4. The disco craze also inspired some novelty songs. What former DJ had a hit with a song called "Disco Duck"? Hint

Rick Dees

Murray The K

Kasey Kasem

Cousin Brucie

5. The disco genre got a huge boost in popularity when it was used as the backdrop for the soundtrack and plot of a popular movie, With songs like "Disco Inferno" and "More Than A Woman" what was this movie? Hint

Midnight Cowboy

Saturday Night Fever

Endless Summer

The Last Picture Show

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Question 6 of 10

6. Considered an anthem for women, "I Will Survive" was the signature song of what disco diva? Hint

Donna Summer

Gloria Gaynor

Maxine Nightengale

Evelyn "Champagne" King

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Question 7 of 10

7. Gloria Estefan scored a huge hit with a cover of "Turn The Beat Around". But who had the original hit? Hint

Donna Summer

Vicki Sue Robinson

Carol Douglas

Mary Wilson

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Question 8 of 10

8. Van McCoy wrote and recorded this mostly instrumental song that spurred a new dance craze. What was it? Hint

The Hustle

The Jerk

The Fly

The Shake

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who scored a big hit when they caught "Boogie Fever"? Hint

The Sylvers

The Trampps

The Jacksons

Silver Convention

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Question 10 of 10

10. One of my favorite disco hits was a dance cover of the old early 20th century song "Baby Face". Who was this oddly named group? Hint

Madmen Across The Water

The Wing and A Prayer Fife and Drum Corp

Tastes Like Chicken

Waiting for Soup

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. She was crowned the "Queen of Disco" with hits like "She Works Hard For The Money" and "Bad Girls" among many others. Who was she?

Answer: Donna Summer

Donna was born in Boston, Massachusetts. Her first public performance was in church at the age of eight.

2. "I Love The Nightlife" was a hit for which disco diva?

Answer: Alicia Bridges

"I Love The Nightlife" was supposed to be an R&B song, but Alicia's producer re-imagined it with a disco beat. Alicia's first love was the blues, but she will be forever remembered for this huge disco hit!

3. The Andrea True Connection's major contribution to the disco genre was a song whose title contained the same word repeated three times. What was the title of this disco hit?

Answer: More, More, More

Andrea True aspired to be an actress and while she did land some minor roles in mainstream movies her biggest acting success was in "adult" films. Her recording of "More, More, More" peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1976 and was number 17 on the year end chart.

4. The disco craze also inspired some novelty songs. What former DJ had a hit with a song called "Disco Duck"?

Answer: Rick Dees

Rick Dees was a DJ in Memphis when he recorded "Disco Duck" with a backup group known as his "Cast of Idiots". His duck voice was so good many people thought he was Clarence Nash, the original voice of Donald Duck.

Answer: Saturday Night Fever

"Saturday Night Fever" was filmed in Brooklyn, New York at several locations. It received much critical acclaim, even from the usually tough "Rotten Tomatoes" critics whose collective score was a rare 90 percent!

6. Considered an anthem for women, "I Will Survive" was the signature song of what disco diva?

Answer: Gloria Gaynor

Gloria's recording of "I Will Survive" was remixed in 1993 and re-released. That version went to number five on the UK Singles Chart. Diana Ross released a cover version in 1995 that reached number 37 on the Billboard Dance Music Chart.

7. Gloria Estefan scored a huge hit with a cover of "Turn The Beat Around". But who had the original hit?

Answer: Vicki Sue Robinson

Sadly Vicki Sue Robinson passed away on April 27, 2000. She had just finished recording her final album called "Red Lipstick".

8. Van McCoy wrote and recorded this mostly instrumental song that spurred a new dance craze. What was it?

Answer: The Hustle

Van McCoy began writing original songs at the age of 12. he and his brother Norman formed a doo wop group called The Starlighters and they performed at lots of local venues in Washington D.C.

9. Who scored a big hit when they caught "Boogie Fever"?

Answer: The Sylvers

The four oldest members of The Sylvers (they were all siblings) performed and recorded as The Little Angels. They appeared on the Danny Thomas show "Make Room For Daddy" and Groucho Marx's "You Bet Your Life". By the time "Boogie Fever" was recorded there were ten siblings in the group altogether.

10. One of my favorite disco hits was a dance cover of the old early 20th century song "Baby Face". Who was this oddly named group?

Answer: The Wing and A Prayer Fife and Drum Corp

'Baby Face" was the title song of Wing and A Prayer Fife and Drum Corp's debut album. It went to number one on the US Club Play chart and peaked at number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart in 1976.

Source: Author Bob9491

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