Music History - 1973

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1. This late actor appeared on the cover of Paul McCartney's "Band On The Run" album. Who was he? Alex Guiness Benny Hill Dudley Moore James Coburn

2. A cast member of "Laugh-In", this country artist crossed over to the pop charts with "Daisy A Day". George Nabors Charlie Daniels Jud Strunk C.W. McCall

3. What happened on September 20th, 1973? Elton John "came out of the closet" in Rolling Stone Jim Croce was killed in a plane crash Chicago scored their very first #1 hit Faith Hill was born

4. In a rare feat, Bell Records scored the top three songs on the charts on April 28th, 1973. Which of the following artists were not part of the Bell Records roster that week? Vicki Lawrence Dawn Lou Reed The Sweet

5. A member of the McCoys ("Hang On Sloopy") and a producer for both Johnny and Edgar Winter ("Frankenstein"), he scored a major hit in 1973. Later he discovered Weird Al Yankovic. Who is he? Hurricane Smith Johnny Nash Rick Derringer Gilbert O'Sullivan

6. Skylark scored a top 10 hit in 1973 with "Wildflower" and its members included this 14-time Grammy award winning producer. David Foster Berry Gordy Michael Omartian Brown Bannister

7. Roland Kent LaVoie scored several early 70's hits with a much simplier moniker, including 1973's "It Sure Took A Long, Long Time". What was his stage name? Lobo Donovan Dr. John Mac Davis

8. In 1973, Edward Bear scored a hit with "Close Your Eyes", a story song that was a sequel to this top 10 hit. Billy, Don't Be A Hero The Last Song Honey Run Joey Run

9. This Country star found herself in the Top 10 on the pop charts in January 1973 with "Funny Face". Dolly Parton Donna Douglas Tammy Wynette Donna Fargo

10. Anne Murray took "Danny's Song" to the Top 40 in 1973. It was written by the same gentleman who gave us "Your Mama Don"t Dance". David Clayton Thomas Kenny Loggins Bobby Womack Bill Withers

11. Also recorded by The Art Reynolds Singers, The Byrds, and dc Talk, this was a hit in 1973 for The Doobie Brothers. Free At Last Long Train Comin' Jesus Is Just Alright Black Water

12. Better known for his leadership of a hall of fame rock band, this gentleman scored a top ten hit in March of 1973 with "Jambalaya (On The Bayou)" under the band name of the Blue Ridge Rangers. Kenny Nolan Eric Clapton John Fogerty Ian Matthews

13. Donny Osmond scored a hit with "The Twelfth of Never" in the spring of 1973. It was originally a hit for this crooner. Johnny Mathis Jack Jones Jerry Vale Ed Ames

14. "Brother Louie" hit the top of the U.S. charts in August of 1973 for the band Stories. However, in the U.K., this better-known 70's band made it a hit. Abba Hot Chocolate Ten Years After The Hollies

15. Never exactly a pop artist, Bob Dylan did manage a top ten hit (Cashbox Magazine) with this song, featured in the film "Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid". Gotta Serve Somebody Political World Blowin' In The Wind Knockin' On Heaven's Door