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? Cat Stevens Paul Simon Andrew Gold Don Henley

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? You Light Up My Life When You're Loved Evergreen California

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 A Horse with No Name Summer Breeze Summer in the City

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? On the Road Again Cat's in the Cradle Regrets 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? You Needed Me Could I Have This Dance Snowbird 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? UB40 Starship Road Train REO Speedwagon

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? Celine Dion and Peabo Bryson Diana Ross and Lionel Richie Roberta Flack and Donnie Hathaway Roberta Flack and Peabo Bryson

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