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Quiz about Hits of 1972  Part 2
Quiz about Hits of 1972  Part 2

Hits of 1972 - Part 2 Trivia Quiz


In this quiz I will be covering some more of the hits of 1972. I will give you a song title and you tell me who sang it. Good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by Velvet_Rain. Estimated time: 2 mins.
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Author
Velvet_Rain
Time
2 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
390,740
Updated
Oct 13 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
9 / 10
Plays
634
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which American singer/songwriter had a hit with a cover of Badfinger's song "Without You"?
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Question 2 of 10
2. Which British artist had a number one hit with the song "Rocket Man"? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. "Heart of Gold" was a number one hit for which singer/songwriter?
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Question 4 of 10
4. Which American rock band recorded the hit single "Sylvia's Mother"?
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Question 5 of 10
5. Originally recorded by Arthur Alexander, which singer had a top ten hit with his cover version of "Burning Love"? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which British band had a hit with the Glam Rock track "Metal Guru"?
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Question 7 of 10
7. "Mother and Child Reunion" was a top ten hit for which American singer/songwriter?
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Question 8 of 10
8. Which family music group had a hit with the song "Down by the Lazy River"?
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Question 9 of 10
9. Which former Beatle recorded the song "Back Off Boogaloo"?
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Question 10 of 10
10. "Ben" was a number one hit for which American singer?
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which American singer/songwriter had a hit with a cover of Badfinger's song "Without You"?

Answer: Harry Nilsson

"Without You" (1972) was recorded by Harry Nilsson and written by Pete Ham and Tom Evans who were band members of rock group Badfinger. It got to number one in the US, UK and Canada. It can be found on his 1971 album "Nilsson Schmilsson". Other artists who have covered the song include Mariah Carey, Shirley Bassey and Air Supply.
2. Which British artist had a number one hit with the song "Rocket Man"?

Answer: Elton John

"Rocket Man" (1972) was recorded by Elton John and he co wrote it with Bernie Taupin. It got to number two in the UK and number six in the US. It can be found on his 1972 album "Honky Château". Many artists have covered the song including Kate Bush, Neil Diamond and Puddle of Mudd.
3. "Heart of Gold" was a number one hit for which singer/songwriter?

Answer: Neil Young

"Heart of Gold" (1972) was written and recorded by Canadian singer Neil Young. It was a number one hit the US and Canada and got to number ten in the UK. It is included on his 1972 album "Harvest". In 1987 Willie Nelson recorded a cover version and it got to number 44 in the US country charts.
4. Which American rock band recorded the hit single "Sylvia's Mother"?

Answer: Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show

"Sylvia's Mother" (1972) was recorded by Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show (later shortened to Dr. Hook) and written by Shel Silverstein. It was a number one hit in Australia and got to number two in the UK, two in Canada and five in the US. It can be found on their first album "Doctor Hook" (1971). In 2003 Bon Jovi recorded a live cover version, which is included on the 2004 album "This Left Feels Right Live".
5. Originally recorded by Arthur Alexander, which singer had a top ten hit with his cover version of "Burning Love"?

Answer: Elvis Presley

"Burning Love" (1972) was recorded by Elvis Presley and written by Dennis Linde. It got to number two in the US and Canada and number seven in the UK. Other artists who have covered the song include Doctor & The Medics, Travis Tritt and The Residents.
6. Which British band had a hit with the Glam Rock track "Metal Guru"?

Answer: T. Rex

"Metal Guru" (1972) was recorded by T.Rex and written by band member Marc Bolan. It is included on their 1972 album "The Slider". It got to number one in the UK and Germany. T.Rex was formed by Marc Bolan in 1967; he passed away in 1977 in a car accident, he was 29.
7. "Mother and Child Reunion" was a top ten hit for which American singer/songwriter?

Answer: Paul Simon

"Mother and Child Reunion" (1972) was written and recorded by Paul Simon. It can be found on his 1972 album entitled "Paul Simon". It got to number four in the US and number five in the UK and Canada.
8. Which family music group had a hit with the song "Down by the Lazy River"?

Answer: The Osmonds

"Down by the Lazy River" (1972) was recorded by The Osmonds and written by group members Alan Osmond and Merrill Osmond. It is included on their 1972 album "Phase III". It got to number one in Canada and four in the US. British comedy group The Barron Knights recorded a cover version of the song in 1973.
9. Which former Beatle recorded the song "Back Off Boogaloo"?

Answer: Ringo Starr

"Back Off Boogaloo" (1972) was written and recorded by Ringo Starr. Former band mate George Harrison was the producer of the song. It got to number two in the UK and Canada and number nine in the US. Ringo Starr has said that the music of Marc Bolan influenced the style of the song.
10. "Ben" was a number one hit for which American singer?

Answer: Michael Jackson

"Ben" (1972) was recorded by Michael Jackson and written by Don Black. It got to number one in the US and Australia and number seven in the UK. He was fourteen at the time he recorded the song.
Source: Author Velvet_Rain

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