Go Set Charts 1971

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1. Let's start with the most popular song of 1971 ... Daddy Cool's classic "Eagle Rock". We all know that it reached the #1 position, but the question is how many weeks did it spend in the top spot? 10 weeks 6 weeks 8 weeks 12 weeks

2. In case you were wondering, 1970 ended with Glen Campbell's "It's Only Make Believe" as the #1 song in the country. It was shortlived at the top spot however, as it was quickly overtaken in popularity by the first of a string of hits by this act. Which song and act was the first national #1 song for 1971? "Song of Joy", by Miguel Rios "My Sweet Lord", by George Harrison "I Think I Love You", by the Partridge Family "Pushbike Song", by the Mixtures

3. Tony Orlando & Dawn made a successful start to the 70s, stringing together a number of hits. Following "Candida" in 1970 came "Knock Three Times", which peaked at #3 early in 1971. But, what was the modest hit to follow those biggies up, which charted in mid June? "Put Your Hand in the Hand" "Acapulco Sun" "I Play and Sing" "Stay Awhile"

4. True or false? "Maggie May" by Rod Stewart, finished the year at #1, with "Banks of the Ohio", one of Olivia Newton-John's earliest hits, at the #2 spot. True False

5. A surprise hit in 1971 was a remake of an 1930s song, "It's a Sin to Tell a Lie", which had charted in its own right, many years before. Which British crooner managed to score a top 10 hit with the modern version of the song? Pat Boone Gerry Monroe Des O'Connor Roger Whittaker

6. Georgian singer/songwriter Jerry Reed popped up to score two country hits in 1971. The first of these was "Amos Moses", which charted in May. The follow-up single was also a hit. Its name? "Something's Burning" "When You're Hot, You're Hot" "Just Lovin' You" "Good Times"

7. In 1971, Australian acts had a large impact on the charts, scoring some of the year's biggest hits (and also some of the smallest!). Which of the following recordings were not by Aussies? "Grandad" "Teach Me How to Fly" "Black and Blue" "Falling in Love Again"

8. In 1971, two Australian rock groups fought for chart honours over their versions of the same song. The song was "Seasons of Change". The battle was eventually won by the group Blackfeather, but what was the name of the other group which also charted with a version of this classic song? Fraternity Frat House Rockers Eternity Maternity

9. Who remembers the name Tony Christie? For some of you, you will know his song "Is This The Way to Amarillo" was recently revivied in some parts of the world. In 1971, he scored a big hit in Australia with "I Did What I Did For Maria". While it charted very well, did it actually ever reach #1 on the Go Set charts? Yes No

10. Finally, each of the ex-Beatles had major hits in 1971. However, only three of them could reach the top 5 during the year. Which was the odd man out? George Harrison Paul McCartney Ringo Starr John Lennon