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Oldies 1150, Big500 Countdown Part 5
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Every year my local oldies radio station (CKOC in Hamilton, Ontario) compiles a countdown of the top 500 oldies, based on listeners' votes. Here is a sampling of some of the songs from the '70s that made the 2004 list (not counted down in order).
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skunkee
Jan 25 05
6732 plays
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The Top Hits of 1971 - From 1 to 10!
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This quiz will countdown the highest ranking songs from 1971, sequentially from one to ten, based on their performance on the Billboard charts. Some of them have stood the test of time, others... well, maybe not! Let's see which ones you recall.
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10 Q
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maddogrick16
Apr 11 07
6099 plays
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Top 100 Songs of the 1980s (10 - 1)
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This quiz features the ten most popular songs in the U.S. as determined by the Billboard Hot 100 charts from the 1980s. Find out how much you know about these songs that touched and affected so many lives.
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Average
10 Q
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bottle_rocket
Apr 23 09
10071 plays
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Hits of 1961
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In this quiz I will cover some of the hits of 1961. I will give you a song title and you tell me who sang it. Good luck!
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10 Q
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Velvet_Rain
Jun 01 07
3360 plays
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Billboard Number 1 Songs of 1964
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The chart information for this quiz is from "Billboard Book of Number one Hits"
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Average
10 Q
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Shanteyman
Dec 15 07
2631 plays
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Have Fun with Misheard Lyrics
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I've had so much fun taking the quizzes on misheard lyrics that I decided to do one of my own. The songs in this quiz are from the 1970s, with one exception.
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10 Q
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spiritseeker
Oct 10 07
7977 plays
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Anatomy of a Song: "Sounds Of Silence"
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Just how much do you know about Simon and Garfunkel's classic "Sounds Of Silence"? Pit yourself against 10 questions about the song and/or associated facts. Song #25 in the 'Anatomy' series.
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10 Q
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FussBudget
Oct 01 05
6768 plays
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Anatomy of a Song: "Sweet Home Alabama"
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Just how much do you know about Lynyrd Skynyrd's immortal "Sweet Home Alabama"? Pit yourself against 10 questions about the song and/or associated facts.
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10 Q
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FussBudget
Feb 21 05
6606 plays
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Rock 'n Roll Zoology
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Welcome to Professor Doors' "Rockin' Zoology 101"! Today's assignment: Determine the common household name of the animals listed in the following lyrics from the scientific name I've provided. Have fun (and don't forget my apple!)
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15 Q
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doorsfan58
May 20 08
2421 plays
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Anatomy of a Song: "Gypsies, Tramps & Thieves"
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Just how much do you know about Cher's classic "Gypsies, Tramps & Thieves"? Pit yourself against 10 questions about the song and/or associated facts. Song #22 in the 'Anatomy' series.
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10 Q
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FussBudget
Sep 04 05
6219 plays
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Hits of 1981
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In this quiz I will be covering some of the hits of 1981. I will give you a song and you tell me who sang it. Good luck!
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Easy
10 Q
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Velvet_Rain
Feb 09 07
7662 plays
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BRI's Top Ten Hits of 1986
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The BRI (Bathroom Readers' Institute), in consultation with DJ Bob Shannon of WCBS-FM has published lists of the top ten hits for various years. If I give you some lyrics, can you identify the songs on their list for 1986?
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10 Q
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skunkee
Nov 22 04
5784 plays
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BRI's Top Ten Hits for 1980
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The BRI (Bathroom Readers' Institute), in consultation with DJ Bob Shannon of WCBS-FM has published lists of the top ten hits for various years. If I give you some lyrics, can you identify the songs on their list for 1980?
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Easy
10 Q
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skunkee
Oct 30 04
7512 plays
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Billboard Number One Hits of 1986
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Chart information is from "Billboard Book of Number One Hits".
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10 Q
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shanteyman
Jul 13 08
4239 plays
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Mr. Mojo Rhymin'
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Greek mythology and imagery. California sun and fun. Psychedelia and all its causes and effects. The lyrics and poetry of Jim Morrison touched on all of that and more. Read the following Doors/Morrison words or lyrics and pick the line that comes next.
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25 Q
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d2407
Jan 15 05
3570 plays
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Anatomy of a Song: "In The Ghetto"
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Just how much do you know about Elvis Presley's classic "In The Ghetto"? Pit yourself against 10 questions about the song and/or associated facts. Song #15 in the 'Anatomy' series.
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10 Q
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FussBudget
May 10 05
3924 plays
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Top 100 Songs of the 1980s (40 - 31)
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This quiz features ten of the 100 most popular songs in the U.S. as determined by the Billboard Hot 100 charts from the 1980s. Find out how much you know about these songs that touched and affected so many lives.
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Average
10 Q
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bottle_rocket
Apr 13 08
6063 plays
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BRI's Top Ten Hits of 1982
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The BRI (Bathroom Readers' Institute), in consultation with DJ Bob Shannon of WCBS-FM has published lists of the top ten hits for various years. If I give you some lyrics, can you identify the songs on their list for 1982?
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Easy
10 Q
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skunkee
Nov 07 04
7635 plays
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1965 Pop Music Hits
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The year 1965 had some great Top 40 hit music. Please take this quiz on some best-selling singles from that year. Good luck!
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10 Q
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mrgrouchy
Aug 27 09
2556 plays
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Sinatra Song Lyrics
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Frank Sinatra did not write his own material, but did have impeccable taste in the tunes he selected, always giving credit to the songwriter when performing them. This quiz will deal with the lyrics to some of Sinatra's most popular numbers.
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15 Q
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LeeRoyBoy
Oct 09 04
2637 plays
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Anatomy of a Song: "Sweet Child O' Mine"
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One of GNR's most famous tunes, this quiz is all about the lyrics of "Sweet Child O' Mine."
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Easy
10 Q
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guitargoddess
Jun 05 07
7557 plays
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The Top Hits of 1969 - Part Two
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A follow-up quiz to Part One, these were songs that couldn't quite eke into an "Elite 15" ranking. Should they have been ranked higher? See what you think!
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15 Q
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maddogrick16
Feb 01 06
14046 plays
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Great Soul Groups of the 60s
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Remember them - the Motown groups, the Stax-Volt artists? If you were around during the 60s, you'll never forget how good they sounded. This quiz is about those influential singers and their music.
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Easy
10 Q
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robbieh
Apr 22 07
3804 plays
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Billboard Number 1 Songs of 1968
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Chart information for this quiz is from the "Billboard Book of Number One Hits".
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10 Q
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shanteyman
Dec 24 07
2736 plays
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Anatomy of a Song: "Space Oddity"
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Just how much do you know about David Bowie's classic "Space Oddity"? Pit yourself against 10 questions about the song and/or associated facts. Song #10 in the 'Anatomy' series.
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10 Q
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FussBudget
Apr 14 05
4419 plays
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Oldies 1150, Big 500 Countdown Part 6
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Every year my local oldies radio station (CKOC in Hamilton, Ontario) compiles a countdown of the top 500 oldies, based on listeners' votes. Here is a sampling of some of the songs from the '50s that made the 2004 list (not counted down in order).
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10 Q
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skunkee
Feb 08 05
4023 plays
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Your Song
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Take a trip back in time and see if you can name the Golden Oldies from the lyrics given.
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10 Q
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leith90
Apr 09 12
4848 plays
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Hits of 1972
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This quiz covers some of the hits of 1972. I will name a song and you tell me who sang it. Good luck!
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10 Q
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Velvet_Rain
Jan 03 07
6507 plays
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Lost for Words! 29
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More well-known pop songs from The Supremes, The Beatles, The Eagles, and many more... Can you find the missing words?
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Easy
10 Q
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musicmonkeyman
Dec 22 05
27354 plays
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No.1 Hits of the 60s Vol.11
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The series continues. All songs made it to Number One on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 charts during the 1960s. You might need to furnish either the song or the artist. There may be clues to help you along. Good luck.
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10 Q
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fredsixties
Aug 05 09
3288 plays
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