Softsational Soft-Rock Songs (21-30)

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1. Coming in at #30 on the list is the 1977 Top 10 single, "Lonely Boy." What musician, also known for his single, "Thank You for Being A Friend," recorded this song? Andrew Gold Don Henley Paul Simon Cat Stevens

2. This song by Debby Boone was the biggest hit of the 70's, topping the US charts for 10 weeks in 1977,and receiving an Academy Award for "Best Original Song" that same year. What is the #29 song on VH1's list? California Evergreen You Light Up My Life When You're Loved

3. The #28 song on the countdown list has often been ridiculed for its strange, almost moronic lyrics, including "The heat was hot," and "There were plants and birds and rocks and things..." What was this first single by America? Heart of Gold Summer in the City Summer Breeze A Horse with No Name

4. Although some of his other songs were more well-known, this Grammy Award-winning R&B and soul singer hits #27 on the list with "Hello." Who is he? Stevie Wonder Sam Cooke Ray Charles Lionel Richie

5. Harry Chapin was killed in a car accident at age 38, but only after seeing success with this #1 hit. What song, based on a poem by his wife and #26 on VH1's list, talks about Chapin's life on the road and lack of time spent with his family? Cat's in the Cradle Regrets On the Road Again Travelin' Man

6. #25 on the "Softsational" list headed up the pop charts, and was also a top ten country single. What 1978 song by Canadian Anne Murray made her the first Canadian female singer to reach #1 on the US charts? Snowbird You Needed Me Could I Have This Dance Daydream Believer

7. What song by Phil Collins sits at #24 on our list, and repeats the words of the title numerous times in the lyrics? Two Hearts Another Day in Paradise One More Night You Can't Hurry Love

8. What soft-rock hit list could be complete without "Can't Fight This Feelin'?" Can you name the band who sang it, named for a truck that one of its members learned about in a college class about the history of transportation? Starship UB40 REO Speedwagon Road Train

9. "Tonight I Celebrate My Love" comes in at #22 on VH1's list. This beautiful love song was sung by what male/female duet? Roberta Flack and Peabo Bryson Roberta Flack and Donnie Hathaway Celine Dion and Peabo Bryson Diana Ross and Lionel Richie

10. This band named after a city came up with the song "Still the One," and made it to #20 on the "Softsational" list? Orleans Chicago Boston Oak Ridge Boys