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Time To Play B-Sides Trivia Quiz

Remember 45's? Let's go back and review the "B" sides of some 70's and 80's hits. These are US releases.

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

Author
bcgcolts

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
128,376

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

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717

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who's thirsty now? "Drop It" was on the back of this Rupert Holmes hit. Hint

"Partners In Crime"

"Him"

"Escape (The Pina Colada Song)"

"Get Outta Yourself"

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Question 2 of 10

2. This song was on the back of Foreigners' "Waiting For A Girl Like You". Hint

"I'm Gonna Win"

"Break It Up"

"Jukebox Hero"

"Do What You Like"

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Question 3 of 10

3. Sometimes "B" sides become huge hits, as is the case with what "B" side of The Doobie Brothers' "Another Park, Another Sunday" Hint

"Black Water"

"One Step Closer"

"Livin' On The Faultine"

"Cottonwood Drive"

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Question 4 of 10

4. In 1973, Grand Funk put "Creepin'" on the back of which golden hit? Hint

"The Loco-Motion"

"We're An American Band"

"Star Crossed"

"I'm Your Captain"

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Question 5 of 10

5. In 1982 Which Cars' 7" had the song "Cruiser" as its "B"side? Hint

"Since You're Gone"

"Shake It Up"

"I'm Not The One"

"Touch And Go"

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Question 6 of 10

6. Pink Floyd's "Another Brick In The Wall (Part Two)" had what song on the back? Hint

"Goodbye Blue Sky"

"Young Lust"

"One Of My Turns"

"Empty Spaces"

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Question 7 of 10

7. "Frustrated" by The Knack was the "B" side on which hit? Hint

"Good Girls Don't"

"Baby Talks Dirty"

"My Sharona"

"Oh Tara"

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which heavy tune was on the "B" side of Led Zeppelin's "Stairway To Heaven?" Hint

"Mary Married Ed Wright"

"Black Dog"

none-not released as a single

"Rock And Roll"

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Question 9 of 10

9. The B-52's "Love Shack" had which tune on its back side? Hint

"Roam"

"Rock Lobster"

"Deadbeat Club"

"Channel Z"

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Question 10 of 10

10. "Put The Bone In" is the "B" side of which of these one-hit wonders? (We had joy, we had fun) Hint

"Chevy Van" by Sammy Johns

"Magic" by Pilot

"Seasons In The Sun" by Terry Jacks

"Alone Again(Naturally)" by Gilbert O' Sullivan

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who's thirsty now? "Drop It" was on the back of this Rupert Holmes hit.

Answer: "Escape (The Pina Colada Song)"

From his album "Partners In Crime", "Escape" soared the charts in late 1979.

2. This song was on the back of Foreigners' "Waiting For A Girl Like You".

Answer: "I'm Gonna Win"

"I'm gonna fight to stay alive, kickin' it in to overdrive..." is a line from this "B" side from the Foreigner "4" album.

3. Sometimes "B" sides become huge hits, as is the case with what "B" side of The Doobie Brothers' "Another Park, Another Sunday"

Answer: "Black Water"

"Another Park, Another Sunday" peaked at #34, while "Black Water" was a top ten hit.

4. In 1973, Grand Funk put "Creepin'" on the back of which golden hit?

Answer: "We're An American Band"

Do you have this one in your closet somewhere? The copy I have is gold colored as opposed to the traditional black vinyl '45.

5. In 1982 Which Cars' 7" had the song "Cruiser" as its "B"side?

Answer: "Shake It Up"

"Dance all night, play all day, don't let nothin' get in your way."

6. Pink Floyd's "Another Brick In The Wall (Part Two)" had what song on the back?

Answer: "One Of My Turns"

Both songs are from 1979's "The Wall" album.

7. "Frustrated" by The Knack was the "B" side on which hit?

Answer: "Good Girls Don't"

A little curve ball here for those too quick to answer "My Sharona". The "B" side of that is "Let Me Out"

8. Which heavy tune was on the "B" side of Led Zeppelin's "Stairway To Heaven?"

Answer: none-not released as a single

As any rock fan should know, "Stairway To Heaven" was never released as a single.

9. The B-52's "Love Shack" had which tune on its back side?

Answer: "Channel Z"

"Gotta get away, away from Z", "Channel Z' was actually the first single release from their successful album "Cosmic Thing".

10. "Put The Bone In" is the "B" side of which of these one-hit wonders? (We had joy, we had fun)

Answer: "Seasons In The Sun" by Terry Jacks

I had to slip a hint in there or you'd really think I was sadistic. Jacks was actually inspired by his paper boy to release this song, I'll bet that's news to you. lol

Source: Author bcgcolts

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