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Billboard's Number One Songs of the Year- The 70s

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Introduction:
"The following questions pertain to the songs ranked number one by "Billboard" Magazine for each year during the 70s. See how many you can remember from the clues given."


1. 1970: This song was not only the top song of 1970 but a classic that became an anthem for the decade. The piano solo throughout, coupled with the dynamic vocals, rocketed it to number one for six weeks. Can you name this classic hit?
    Let It Be
    Bridge Over Troubled Waters
    Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head
    Close To You


2. 1971: People everywhere were singing this song in 1971. It was a feel good song which made reference to an amphibian named Jeremiah. Although it was number one for seven weeks, it lost the Grammy for Song of the Year to Carole King's "It's Too Late". What was this rock classic?
    Maggie May
    One Bad Apple
    Joy To The World
    Knock Three Times


3. 1972: This powerful ballad was number one for six weeks and was the theme song for the Clint Eastwood movie thriller, "Play Misty For Me" (1972) Can you name it?
    Alone Again Naturally
    The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
    Me And Mrs Jones
    I Can See Clearly Now


4. 1973: This song was not only the top single of 1973, but it was also heard many years afterwards whenever American soldiers came home from war. The subject became a symbol for freedom. What was this hit?
    Time In A Bottle
    Killing Me Softy With His Song
    Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Ole Oak Tree
    My Love


5. 1974: This song was a gentle ballad that was number one for three weeks. It was also the theme song for the love story of the year in the movies. What was this hit?
    Seasons In The Sun
    The Way We Were
    The Streak
    Love's Theme


6. 1975: This song was written and recorded in the 60s by Neil Sedaka, but it was this 1975 cover version that was best remembered. It was the artist's breakthrough hit, was number one for four weeks and went on to win the Grammy for Song Of The Year. What was it?
    Shining Star
    Philadelphia Freedom
    Love Will Keep Us Together
    Laughter In the Rain


7. 1976: This song was the third number one hit for this British rocker who started as a member of another group. This was one of the first songs dealing with the subject of seduction. Can you name it?
    Tonight's The Night (Gonna Be Alright)
    Love Is Alive
    Silly Love Songs
    December 1963 (Oh What A Night)


8. 1977: There were a lot of great songs in 1977, but this one became the first song of the rock era to remain at number one for ten consecutive weeks. It was recorded by the daughter of a famous teen idol singer of the 1950s. It not only won Song of the Year but also nabbed an Academy Award for Best Song. What was this giant hit?
    Best Of My Love
    You Light Up My Life
    Love Theme From "A Star Is Born
    Torn Between Two Lovers


9. 1978: This was the year that disco music kicked into high gear, thanks mostly to a John Travolta dance movie. This top dance hit of the year was recorded by a solo artist with the last name Gibb. Can you name it?
    Staying Alive
    How Deep Is Your Love
    Night Fever
    Shadow Dancing


10. 1979: Guitar riffs and banging drums highlighted this top song of 1979 about a girlfriend of one of the band members. What was this hit single?
    Le Freak
    Bad Girls
    Y.M.C.A.
    My Sharona


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