Hardest US Billboard Hot 100 Hits of the 70s Trivia Quiz | Music

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1. 1970- The group "The Jackson 5" had four number one hits on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1970. Which single was their first chart topper?

Answer: I Want You Back

"I Want You Back" spent one week at the top of the chart from January 31.

"ABC" spent two weeks at the top from April 25. "The Love You Save" also spent two weeks at the top from June 27. "I'll Be There" was their big hit of 1970 spending five weeks at the summit of the chart from October 17.

2. 1971- Which song spent six weeks at the top of the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and was also the number one song on Billboard's 1971 Year-End Chart of Pop Singles?

Answer: "Joy to the World" (Three Dog Night)

"Joy to the World" (Three Dog Night) spent those six weeks at the top from April 17.

"One Bad Apple" (The Osmonds) spent those five weeks at the top from February 13. "It's Too Late" (Carol King) had five weeks at the top of the chart from June 19. "Maggie May" (Rod Stewart) spent those five weeks at the top from October 2.

3. 1972- Two singles spent six weeks at the top of the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1972. However, one spent six consecutive weeks whilst the other spent four and two. Which single spent the six consecutive weeks and also won the Grammy Award for Song of the Year?

Answer: "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" (Roberta Flack)

"The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" (Roberta Flack) spent those six weeks at the top from April 15.

"Alone Again (Naturally)" (Gilbert O'Sullivan) was the other single that spent six weeks at the top of the chart, however, four weeks from July 29, then on August 26 for one week was "Brandy (You're a Fine Girl)" by the pop rock group Looking Glass. "Alone Again (Naturally)" came back for two more weeks on September 2. "American Pie" (Don McLean) spent four weeks at the top from January 15. "I Can See Clearly Now" (Johnny Nash) had four weeks at the top from November 4.

4. 1973- Which song was ranked by Billboard as the number one song for 1973? The origins of the song could date back to the 19th Century.

Answer: "Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree" (Dawn featuring Tony Orlando)

"Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree" (Dawn featuring Tony Orlando) also spent four weeks at the top of the chart from April 21. Origins of the song date back to the 19th century when it was alleged women wore a yellow ribbon in their hair as devotion to their man who was serving in the U.S.Cavalry. In 1947 there was a John Wayne movie "She Wore a Yellow Ribbon". Also in the 1970s a yellow ribbon was a reminder of loved ones' return home from either the military or jail.

"Killing Me Softly with His Song" (Roberta Flack) spent a total of five weeks at the top, however, the first four weeks were from February 24 and then for one week from March 31. "You're So Vain" (Carly Simon) spent three weeks at the top from January 6. The subject of the song has caused speculation for many years, however, it is believed to be Warren Beatty. "Bad, Bad Leroy Brown" (Jim Croce) had two weeks at the top from July 21.

5. 1974- The four songs mentioned were the only US Billboard Hot 100 number one hits for the artists. Can you name the song by the Canadian rock band Bachman-Turner Overdrive?

Answer: You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet

"You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet" had one week at the top in November for the Canadian (out of Winnipeg) rock group Bachman-Turner Overdrive. The group originally consisted of the three Bachman brothers (Randy, Tim and Robbie) and Fred Turner.

"Billy, Don't Be a Hero" was a number one hit for the American pop group Bo Donaldson and The Heywoods that spent two weeks at the top in June. "The Night Chicago Died" by the English pop group Paper Lace. It spent one week at the top in August 17 and was their only US chart topper. "Rock the Boat" by the American pop and soul trio The Hues Corporation spent one week at the top from July 6.

6. 1975- This single was a number one hit on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1961 by The Marvelettes. It was again a number one hit on the same chart in 1975. What was the song?

Answer: "Please Mr. Postman" (The Carpenters)

"Please Mr. Postman" hit the top of the charts for one week in January 1975 for The Carpenters; it had also been at the number one spot for the all girl group, The Marvelettes in December 1961. The Beatles also recorded the song in 1963.

"Mandy" was originally recorded by the American co-writer Scott English in 1971 and reached the top 20 of the UK Singles Chart. However, the song reached greater success when Barry Manilow peaked at number one on the US chart for one week in January 1975. "Love Will Keep Us Together" spent four weeks at the top in June/July 1975 for the husband and wife team of "Captain" Daryl Dragon and Toni Tennille. The song was co-written by Neil Sedaka and he first recorded it in 1973. In 1975 the song was number one on Billboard's Year-End Chart of Pop Singles. "My Eyes Adored You" was first recorded by The Four Seasons in 1974, however, the frontman for the group, Frankie Valli, recorded it solo which topped the charts for one week in March 1975.

7. 1976- The American rock and pop band The Four Seasons had four number one hits in the 1960s, the last being in 1964. However, 12 years later in 1976 they had their next number one hit. What was their US Billboard Hot 100 chart topper in March 1976?

Answer: December, 1963 (Oh, What a Night)

"December, 1963 (Oh, What a Night)" was originally titled "December 5th, 1933" to celebrate the repeal of Prohibition. The song was repositioned as a nostalgic remembrance of a young man's first affair with a woman. The song peaked at number one on the UK Singles Chart in February 1976 and then topped the US chart in March 1976 for three weeks.

"Tonight's the Night (Gonna Be Alright)" by Rod Stewart topped the US chart for eight consecutive weeks November/December 1976 and January 1977. "Love Machine" was a chart topper for one week in March 1976 for The Miracles which had been formed in 1955. The group had seven top ten singles and the previous number one hit was "The Tears of a Clown" (1970). "Let Your Love Flow" was recorded by the American pop and country music duo, The Bellamy Brothers, which topped the chart for one week in May 1976.

8. 1977- Can you name the song that spent ten consecutive weeks at the top of the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1977?

Answer: "You Light Up My Life" (Debby Boone)

"You Light Up My Life" by Debby Boone (daughter of Pat Boone) reigned at the top for ten weeks in October/November/December 1977 which was a new record at the time. The song was written by Joseph "Joe" Brooks which earned him an Academy, Grammy and Golden Globe Awards.

"Dancing Queen" by the Swedish group ABBA peaked at the top for one week in April 1977. Although they had other Top ten songs on the chart this was their only number one hit in the US chart. "How Deep Is Your Love" by the Bee Gees topped the chart for two weeks in December 1977 and the first week of January 1978. "Hotel California" by the Eagles spent one week at the top in May 1977. It was their second chart topper in 1977 after "New Kid in Town" in February for one week.

9. 1978- The Bee Gees had three number one hits in 1977. Which song was by Andy Gibb (their little brother) that was nominated by Billboard Hot 100 as the Song of the Year?

Answer: Shadow Dancing

"Shadow Dancing" by Andy Gibb spent seven weeks at the top in June/July 1978. He also had another chart topper in March 1978 for two weeks with "(Love Is) Thicker Than Water" which he co-wrote with brother, Barry Gibb.

"Stayin' Alive" by the Bee Gees had four weeks at the top of the chart in February 1978. The song was performed by the Bee Gees for the soundtrack of the movie "Saturday Night Fever" starring John Travolta. "Night Fever" spent eight weeks at the summit of the chart for the Bee Gees for March/April/May 1978. The song was also on the soundtrack for the movie "Saturday Night Fever". "How Deep Is Your Love" by the Bee Gees had spent the first week of January 1978 at the top.

10. 1979- Which song was a duet recorded by Barbra Streisand and Donna Summer that spent two weeks at the top of the US Billboard Hot 100 in November/December 1979?

Answer: No More Tears (Enough Is Enough)

"No More Tears (Enough Is Enough)" is by the duo Barbara Streisand and Donna Summer and spent two weeks at the top of the chart in November/December 1979. They both recorded the song individually also.

"Bad Girls" was a single by Donna Summer which peaked for five weeks at the top of the chart in 1979. "Hot Stuff" was also a chart topper for Donna Summer for two weeks in June 1979. "I Will Survive" topped the chart for three weeks (two in March and one in April) 1979 for Gloria Gaynor. Squeezed in between these three seeks was "Tragedy" by the Bee Gees in March 1979.

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