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Quiz about My 1970s CD Collection Part 2
Quiz about My 1970s CD Collection Part 2

My 1970s CD Collection, Part 2 Quiz


My first quiz on my favourite 70s songs seemed to bring back a lot of memories to many FT players, so, by popular demand, here is more of the same!

A multiple-choice quiz by ozzz2002. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
ozzz2002
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
377,722
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
1002
Awards
Top 20% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 216 (6/10), harryhusker3 (4/10), Guest 174 (7/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Ray Stevens is a prolific composer and performer. In 1974, he had a big hit with the novelty song 'The Streak', telling the story of a man running naked in various locations. Which is NOT one of those places? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show were a group who existed for 1967 to 1985. They had hits with 'Sylvia's Mother', 'Only Sixteen', 'A Little Bit More', and another which was a satirical take on the music industry itself. What was it called?
Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Leo Sayer was a curly-haired, diminutive bundle of energy, who had several successful singles in the 1970s and beyond. He was British, born and bred, but became a citizen of another country in 2009. Which country does he now call home? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. In the midst of the disco era, a duo called Baccara released a very pretty song called 'Yes Sir, I Can Boogie', which quickly became a best-selling single. What nationality were the two quite attractive singers? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Suzi Quatro had a lot of hits and was a pioneer of female rock. Her first major hit was 'Can the Can' in 1973. She played Leather Tuscadero in a few episodes of 'Happy Days', and out-Fonzed the Fonz- a VERY cool chick, indeed!

In 1979, she performed a duet with Chris Norman, called 'Stumblin' In'. What band was Norman the lead singer of?
Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Kevin Johnson is a prolific songwriter in Australia, but is probably best known for his 1973 story about life as a struggling musician. What is this semi-autobiographical ballad? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. This Scottish band was not having a lot of luck in their home country, so they moved to Italy. They had four million-selling records that did well in several European countries. My favourite of these is called 'Soley, Soley'. Who was the band? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. The Australian charts of 1971 were notable when a local act stayed on top for 10 weeks. Giving you the band name would make it a bit TOO easy, but telling you that the composer and lead singer was Ross Wilson should give you a hint. Who was the band, and what was the song? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. One of the foundation stones of rock and roll was Bill Haley's 'Rock Around the Clock', released way back in 1954. The song was used in the sitcom 'Happy Days' and was also used in a 1973 coming-of-age movie, propelling it back to the top of the charts. What was the movie? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Which rocker announced 'I'm Eighteen', when he was really 21, and then told us 'School's Out', when he had left school six years before. He was 'Elected' in 1972, welcomed us to his 'Nightmare' and then went to 'Hell'. I think that is enough hints- who is he? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Ray Stevens is a prolific composer and performer. In 1974, he had a big hit with the novelty song 'The Streak', telling the story of a man running naked in various locations. Which is NOT one of those places?

Answer: The Academy Awards

Stevens capitalised on the 'streaking' craze of the time, topping the charts in many countries. He played the part of a radio reporter and the witness to the streaker's antics, and tried to stop Ethel, the witness's wife, from looking, to no avail. At the 1974 Academy Awards ceremony, Robert Opel streaked across the stage behind David Niven, who came up with a very cool quip about his 'shortcomings'.
2. Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show were a group who existed for 1967 to 1985. They had hits with 'Sylvia's Mother', 'Only Sixteen', 'A Little Bit More', and another which was a satirical take on the music industry itself. What was it called?

Answer: Cover of the Rolling Stone

"We keep getting richer, but we can't get our picture, on the cover of the Rolling Stone!" Rolling Stone magazine played along with the joke and put a caricature of the band on their March 29, 1973 cover, with the title, "What's-Their-Names Make the Cover."

'Life's Been Good' by Joe Walsh of The Eagles has the great line "My Maserati does 185, lost my license, Now I don't drive". 'Money for Nothing' by Dire Straits and 'Radio Ga Ga' were also insider views of the record industry. Great songs, all of 'em!
3. Leo Sayer was a curly-haired, diminutive bundle of energy, who had several successful singles in the 1970s and beyond. He was British, born and bred, but became a citizen of another country in 2009. Which country does he now call home?

Answer: Australia

His run of Top 10 hits started in 1973 with 'The Show Must Go On', then came 'One Man Band', 'Moonlighting', 'You Make Me Feel Like Dancing', and rounding out the decade with 'More Than I Can Say'. He moved Down Under in 2005, and was naturalised in 2009.
4. In the midst of the disco era, a duo called Baccara released a very pretty song called 'Yes Sir, I Can Boogie', which quickly became a best-selling single. What nationality were the two quite attractive singers?

Answer: Spanish

Mayte Mateos and Maria Mendiola released a few more singles over the next years, but could not match the success of their 1977 masterpiece.
5. Suzi Quatro had a lot of hits and was a pioneer of female rock. Her first major hit was 'Can the Can' in 1973. She played Leather Tuscadero in a few episodes of 'Happy Days', and out-Fonzed the Fonz- a VERY cool chick, indeed! In 1979, she performed a duet with Chris Norman, called 'Stumblin' In'. What band was Norman the lead singer of?

Answer: Smokie

Smokie had a few hits, but 'Living Next Door to Alice' would be my pick as their best. 'Stumblin' In' was lifted from the album 'If You Knew Suzi....', and strangely enough was the only time that she broke into the US Top 40, peaking at Number 4 spot.
6. Kevin Johnson is a prolific songwriter in Australia, but is probably best known for his 1973 story about life as a struggling musician. What is this semi-autobiographical ballad?

Answer: Rock 'n Roll (I Gave You the Best Years of My Life)

Johnson wrote songs for Australian artists such as Col Joye and Digby Richards, but 'Rock 'n Roll (I Gave You the Best Years of My Life)' was his breakthrough hit. The song was covered by Mac Davis, Terry Jacks, Gary Glitter, and even Tom Jones.

'I Write the Songs' was a hit for Barry Manilow, who, ironically, did not write the song. 'It's a Long Way to the Top' was a 1975 hit for AC/DC, and 'My Life' belongs to Billy Joel.
7. This Scottish band was not having a lot of luck in their home country, so they moved to Italy. They had four million-selling records that did well in several European countries. My favourite of these is called 'Soley, Soley'. Who was the band?

Answer: Middle of the Road

Very simple lyrics, but a catchy tune. Vocalist, Sally Carr, looked like she was having a lot of fun. The Middle of the Road also released 'Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep', 'Sacramento', and 'Tweedle Dee, Tweedle Dum'.

Bay City Rollers were one of the original 'boy bands', with Rollermania spreading around the world in the mid 1970s. Osmosis released 'She Didn't Even Remember My Name' in 1972 and Four Jacks and a Jill had a hit with the enigmatic 'Master Jack'. Both of these bands were South African, not Scottish.
8. The Australian charts of 1971 were notable when a local act stayed on top for 10 weeks. Giving you the band name would make it a bit TOO easy, but telling you that the composer and lead singer was Ross Wilson should give you a hint. Who was the band, and what was the song?

Answer: Daddy Cool, 'Eagle Rock'

The band took their name from a 1950s doo-wop song, and 'Eagle Rock', their debut single jumped straight to Number One. They followed that success with 'Come Back Again', another typical Aussie hard rock number. The origin of this tradition is a bit lost in the mists of time (and beer), but it is customary for any males on the dance floor when the song starts, to lower their pants and shuffle round the floor with their trousers around their ankles.

This is a tradition, and is NOT compulsory!
9. One of the foundation stones of rock and roll was Bill Haley's 'Rock Around the Clock', released way back in 1954. The song was used in the sitcom 'Happy Days' and was also used in a 1973 coming-of-age movie, propelling it back to the top of the charts. What was the movie?

Answer: American Graffiti

'American Graffiti' was loaded with stars, and future stars. Richard Dreyfuss, Ron Howard, Harrison Ford, Cindy Williams, Mackenzie Phillips and Wolfman Jack were just some of the names that made the movie a classic.

'Blackboard Jungle' was a much darker movie, about a new teacher in a very tough school. 'To Sir, With Love' (1967) has a similar plot. Interestingly, Sydney Poitier had a starring role in both movies- firstly as an unruly student and ten years later, as a teacher of unruly students. 'Dead Poets Society' was not released until 1989, and starred Robin Williams as a very unorthodox English teacher in an exclusive boy's school.
10. Which rocker announced 'I'm Eighteen', when he was really 21, and then told us 'School's Out', when he had left school six years before. He was 'Elected' in 1972, welcomed us to his 'Nightmare' and then went to 'Hell'. I think that is enough hints- who is he?

Answer: Alice Cooper

Cooper (born Vincent Furnier). is considered one of the founders of 'shock rock'. Ghouls, gothic make-up, large snakes, swords, electric chairs, guillotines, decapitated dolls, are all part of his dramatic stage shows. His music, accompanied by his husky voice, have kept him at the top of his profession for many years. His 1975 concept album, 'Welcome to My Nightmare', is still in my cassette collection.
Source: Author ozzz2002

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