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The Year Was 1975 Trivia Quiz

I will give you the artist/group that performed the number one hit. I will even throw in some of the lyrics to help you along. All you have to do is name the song.

A multiple-choice quiz by hapagirl1103. Estimated time: 5 mins.

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hapagirl1103

Time
5 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
295,038

Updated
May 07 22

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Question 1 of 10

1. The album was "Before the Next Teardrop Falls", the artist was Freddy Fender and the lyrics were:

Tho' it hurts to let you go
Darling I want you to know
That I'll stand by you if ever you should call

What was the name of this song?
Hint

Wasted Days and Wasted Nights

Before the Next Teardrop Falls

Secret Love

Since I Met You Baby

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Question 2 of 10

2. The album was "Perfect Angel", the artist was Minnie Riperton and the lyrics were:

No-one else can make me feel the colors that you bring.
Stay with me while we grow old and we will live each day in springtime.

What was the name of this song?
Hint

Lover and Friend

Adventures in Paradise

Simple Things

Loving You

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Question 3 of 10

3. The album was "Heart", the artist was America and the lyrics were:

Will you meet me in the middle, will you meet me in the air?
Will you love me just a little, just enough to show you care?
Well I tried to fake it, I don't mind sayin', I just can't make it

What was the name of this song?
Hint

Sister Golden Hair

Tin Man

Daisy Jane

Lonely People

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Question 4 of 10

4. The album was "Heart Like a Wheel", the artist was Linda Ronstadt and the lyrics were:

I broke a heart, that's gentle and true
Yes, I broke a heart over someone like you
I'll beg his forgiveness on bended knee

What was the name of this song?
Hint

When Will I Be Loved?

You're No Good

That'll Be the Day

It's So Easy

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Question 5 of 10

5. The album was "Young Americans", the artist was David Bowie and the lyrics were:

Could it be the best, could it be?
Really be, really, babe?
Could it be, my babe, could it, babe?
Really, really?
Is it any wonder I reject you first?

What was the name of this song?
Hint

Fame

Let's Dance

Golden Years

Young Americans

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Question 6 of 10

6. The album was "Have You Never Been Mellow", the artist was Olivia Newton-John and the lyrics were:

There was a time when I was in a hurry as you are
I was like you
There was a day when I just had to tell my point of view
I was like you
Now I don't mean to make you frown
No, I just want you to slow down

What was the name of this song?
Hint

I Honestly Love You

Have You Never Been Mellow

If Not For You

Let Me Be There

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Question 7 of 10

7. The album was "Rock Of The Westies", the artist was Elton John and the lyrics were:

She's black as coal but she burn like a fire
And she wrap herself around you like a well worn tire
You feel her nail scratch your back just like a rake
He one more gone, he one more John who make the mistake

What was the name of this song?
Hint

Someone Saved My Life Tonight

Madman Across The Water

Tiny Dancer

Island Girl

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Question 8 of 10

8. The album was "One Of These Nights", the artist was the Eagles and the lyrics were:

You got your demons
You got desires
Well, I got a few of my own

What was the name of this song?
Hint

Best Of My Love

Lyin' Eyes

One Of These Nights

Already Gone

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Question 9 of 10

9. The album was "Sedaka's Back", the artist was Neil Sedaka and the lyrics were:

After a while we run under a tree
I turn to her and she kisses me
There with the beat of the rain on the leaves
Softly she breathes and I close my eyes
Sharing our love under stormy skies

What was the name of this song?
Hint

Breaking Up Is Hard To Do

Alone At Last

Summer Nights

Laughter In The Rain

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Question 10 of 10

10. The album was "Horizon", the group was The Carpenters and the lyrics were:

So many days you passed me by
See the tears standin' in my eyes
You didn't stop to make me feel better
By leavin' me a card or a letter

What was the name of this song?
Hint

Please, Mr. Postman

Ticket To Ride

Superstar

Yesterday Once More

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The album was "Before the Next Teardrop Falls", the artist was Freddy Fender and the lyrics were: Tho' it hurts to let you go Darling I want you to know That I'll stand by you if ever you should call What was the name of this song?

Answer: Before the Next Teardrop Falls

Freddy Fender was born Baldemar Huerta on June 4, 1947 in San Benito, Texas. "Before the Next Teardrop Falls" reached number one on May 31, 1975. "Secret Love" and "Wasted Days and Wasted Nights" were also released on the album "Before the Next Teardrop Falls" and both reached number one. "Since I Met You Baby" was released on the album "Rock 'n Country" in 1976 and peaked at number 45.

2. The album was "Perfect Angel", the artist was Minnie Riperton and the lyrics were: No-one else can make me feel the colors that you bring. Stay with me while we grow old and we will live each day in springtime. What was the name of this song?

Answer: Loving You

"Loving You" reached number one on April 5, 1975. The album "Perfect Angel" was released in 1974. "Simple Things" and "Adventures in Paradise" were from the album "Adventures in Paradise" which was released in 1975 and these songs reached 70 and 72 on the Black Singles charts, respectively. "Lover and Friend", which reached number 20 on the Black Singles chart was from the album "Minnie" released in 1979.

This was the last album released during her lifetime.

3. The album was "Heart", the artist was America and the lyrics were: Will you meet me in the middle, will you meet me in the air? Will you love me just a little, just enough to show you care? Well I tried to fake it, I don't mind sayin', I just can't make it What was the name of this song?

Answer: Sister Golden Hair

Dewey Bunnell, Dan Peek and Gerry Beckley were all sons of U.S. Air Force officers who met while still in high school in London, England. "Sister Golden Hair" reached number one on June 14, 1975. "Tin Man" and "Lonely People" were both from the album "Holiday" released in 1974. "Daisy Jane" was also from the album "Heart". "Tin Man" peaked at number four, "Lonely People" went to number five and "Daisy Jane" made it to number 20.

4. The album was "Heart Like a Wheel", the artist was Linda Ronstadt and the lyrics were: I broke a heart, that's gentle and true Yes, I broke a heart over someone like you I'll beg his forgiveness on bended knee What was the name of this song?

Answer: You're No Good

"You're No Good" reached number one on February 15, 1975. "When Will I Be Loved" was also from "Heart Like a Wheel" and reached number two. "That'll Be the Day" peaked at number 11 and was released in 1976 on the album "Hasten Down the Wind". "It's So Easy" was on the 1977 album "Simple Dreams".

5. The album was "Young Americans", the artist was David Bowie and the lyrics were: Could it be the best, could it be? Really be, really, babe? Could it be, my babe, could it, babe? Really, really? Is it any wonder I reject you first? What was the name of this song?

Answer: Fame

Born David Robert Jones on January 8, 1947 in Brixton England, David Bowie's "Fame" reached number one on October 4, 1975. A number 28 hit, "Young Americans" was also from the album "Young Americans". "Golden Years" climbed to number 10 from 1976's album "Station to Station". "Let's Dance" wasn't a number one hit until 1983 and it was on the album "Let's Dance".

6. The album was "Have You Never Been Mellow", the artist was Olivia Newton-John and the lyrics were: There was a time when I was in a hurry as you are I was like you There was a day when I just had to tell my point of view I was like you Now I don't mean to make you frown No, I just want you to slow down What was the name of this song?

Answer: Have You Never Been Mellow

"Have You Never Been Mellow" reached number one on March 8, 1975. "If Not For You" was on the album "If Not For You" and went to number 25 in 1971. "Let Me Be There" reached number six in 1973 and was from the album "Let Me Be There". "I Honestly Love You" was a number one hit in 1974 from the album "Long Live Love".

7. The album was "Rock Of The Westies", the artist was Elton John and the lyrics were: She's black as coal but she burn like a fire And she wrap herself around you like a well worn tire You feel her nail scratch your back just like a rake He one more gone, he one more John who make the mistake What was the name of this song?

Answer: Island Girl

Elton John was born Reginald Dwight in Middlesex, England on March 25, 1947. He wrote songs that were performed by such diverse artists as Lulu and Tammy Wynette. "Island Girl" reached number one on November 1, 1975 and remained in the top spot for three weeks. "Someone Saved My Life Tonight" was released on "Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy" in 1975 but only made it to number four. "Tiny Dancer" and "Madman Across the Water" were both from the album "Madman Across the Water" released in 1971. "Tiny Dancer" peaked at 41.

8. The album was "One Of These Nights", the artist was the Eagles and the lyrics were: You got your demons You got desires Well, I got a few of my own What was the name of this song?

Answer: One Of These Nights

"One Of These Nights" reached number one on August 2, 1975. "Lyin' Eyes" was also from the album "One Of These Nights" but only reached number two. "Already Gone" and "Best Of My Love" were released on the album "On The Border" in 1974 and went to number 32 and one respectively.

9. The album was "Sedaka's Back", the artist was Neil Sedaka and the lyrics were: After a while we run under a tree I turn to her and she kisses me There with the beat of the rain on the leaves Softly she breathes and I close my eyes Sharing our love under stormy skies What was the name of this song?

Answer: Laughter In The Rain

"Laughter In The Rain" went to number one on February 1, 1975. While never making it to the top 100, The Weather Girls also recorded this song in 1977. Sedaka released "Summer Nights" on his album "Steppin' Out" in 1976 and "Breaking Up Is Hard To Do" on his album "The Hungry Years" also in 1975.

He wrote "Alone At Last" which was recorded by Rosemary Clooney and released it himself on his album "A Song" in 1977.

10. The album was "Horizon", the group was The Carpenters and the lyrics were: So many days you passed me by See the tears standin' in my eyes You didn't stop to make me feel better By leavin' me a card or a letter What was the name of this song?

Answer: Please, Mr. Postman

The Marvelettes took this song to number one in 1961. The Beatles also took their album "The Beatles' Second Album" to number one in 1964, which coincidentally contained this song. The Carpenters took this all the way to number one on January 25, 1975. "Superstar" was released in 1971 on their album "Carpenters" and went to number two in 1971. "Yesterday Once More" was a number two hit in 1973 and was released on their album "Now And Then". "Ticket To Ride" was on the album "Ticket To Ride" released in 1969 and went to 150 but was, of course, a number one hit for The Beatles in 1965. Chart numbers throughout refer to the Pop Singles Chart of US Billboard Magazine unless otherwise indicated.

Source: Author hapagirl1103

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