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No. 1 R&B Hits - 1970-1975

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Introduction:
"This quiz will reference R&B songs and artist who have reached the coveted #1 position on the "Billboard Top 100" charts from 1970 through 1975. Test your memory, good luck, and enjoy."


1. During the week of March 24, 1973, singers Walter Williams, William Powell, and Eddie Levert topped the charts with their spirited song that encouraged world peace and unity. What was the group name of these performers?
    The Dramatics
    The Spinners
    The O'Jays
    Tower of Power


2. From January 1, 1970 until December 31, 1975, which R&B performer or group accomplished the most weeks with a hit song in the number one position on the charts?
    Stevie Wonder
    The Jackson 5
    Roberta Flack
    Sly and the Family Stone


3. During the week of February 9 1971, The Love Unlimited Orchestra reached the number one position on the charts with their song, "Love's Theme". Who directed the Love Unlimited Orchestra?
    Barry White
    Billy Preston
    Isaac Hayes
    Walter Murphy


4. In the week of November 10, 1973, and again in the following week, Eddie Kendricks reached the number one position on the charts with "Keep on Trucking." What famed musical group did Kendricks leave to start his solo career?
    The Stylistics
    The Temptations
    The Miracles
    The Four Tops


5. The single "TSOP" (The Sound of Philadelphia) reached to top of the charts during the weeks of April 20, and April 27, in 1974. The song also served as the theme for a long running popular syndicated television series. The performance of the song was a collaboration between the musical group "MFSB" (Mother, Father, Sister, Brother) and which vocal group?
    Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes
    LaBelle
    Archie Bell and the Drells
    The Three Degrees


6. The single "Then Came You" topped the charts during the week of October 26, 1974. The performance of the song was a joint venture between The Spinners and another recording artist. Who was that artist?
    Dionne Warwick
    Freda Payne
    Whitney Houston
    Chaka Khan


7. From January 1, 1970 until December 31, 1975, which recording artist had the largest number of different singles reach the number one position on the charts?
    Roberta Flack
    James Brown
    Sly and the Family Stone
    Jackson 5


8. On February 18, 1975, a song entitled "Fire" reached the top to the charts. Which group recorded this song?
    Blue Magic
    K.C. and the Sunshine Band
    Al Greene
    The Ohio Players


9. For two consecutive weeks in 1970 the number one song was "Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)/Everybody is a Star". What artist recorded this gem?
    The Jackson 5
    Sly and the Family Stone
    The Hues Corporation
    The Fifth Dimension


10. In 1971, "Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)" topped the charts for two weeks. What soulful group recorded this song?
    The Jackson 5
    The Temptations
    Smokey Robinson and the Miracles
    The Commodores


11. The song "Oh Girl" reached the number one position on the charts during the week starting May 27, 1972. Who recorded this song?
    The Chi-Lites
    Jerry Butler
    Edwin Starr
    Bloodstone


12. In a family act, Edward Roy Patten, William Guest and Merald "Bubba" Knight sang and danced back-up for another family member in the performance of their number one hit song for the weeks of October 27th and November 3rd in 1973. Can you name this hit group?
    Friends of Distinction
    Rufus with Chaka Khan
    The Jackson 5
    Gladys Knight and the Pips


13. From January 1, 1970 until December 31, 1975, which R&B hit single remained in the Number one position on the charts for the longest amount of time?
    "Midnight Train To Georgia"
    "Loving You"
    "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face"
    "Killing Me Softly"


14. Which number one single contained the lyrics, "Isaac said he kiss you, beneath the apple tree, When Benjie held your hand he felt, e-lec-tri-ci-tee." "When Alexander called you, he said he rang your chimes, Christopher discovered, your way ahead of your time."
    TSOP (The Sound of Philadelphia)
    Ball of Confusion (Thats what the World is Today)
    The Love You Save
    One Bad Apple


15. The number one hit for the weeks of November 20, and November 27 of 1971, spoke of a movie character, commenting, "He's a complicated man, but no one understands him like his woman". What artist sang this movie theme song?
    Barry White
    James Brown
    Isaac Hayes
    Bobby Womack


16. The artist who performed the number one song for the week of April 5, 1975, was originally trained in classical music, and received operatic voice training at Lincoln Center. She at one time released two singles under the stage name of Andrea Davis and was best known for her five-octave voice range. Can you name this artist?
    Marilyn McCoo
    Aretha Franklin
    Freda Payne
    Minnie Riperton


17. The song "Me and Mrs. Jones" reached the number one position on the charts for three consecutive weeks in December of 1972. Which artist recorded this tender romantic love ballad?
    Billy Paul
    Al Green
    Lou Rawls
    Billy Preston


18. On October 14, 1972, recording icon Michael Jackson reached the number one position on the charts with what was the first of his 13 number one hit singles. What was the name of this epic song?
    Don't Stop 'Till You've Had Enough
    Ben
    Rock With You
    Billie Jean


19. This group only had five songs that hit the charts in 1974 and 1975.
They had minor success with songs like, "Freedom For The Stallion" and "Rockin Soul", but in July of 1974, reached the number one position on the charts with the hit single, "Rock The Boat." Can you name this group?
    Friends of Distinction
    The Hues Corporation
    The Fifth Dimension
    Blue Magic


20. For the period of time covered by this quiz (1/1/70-12/31/75) which musical artist did not have a number one hit on the charts?
    LaBelle
    Edwin Starr
    Aretha Franklin
    Al Green


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