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Solo Artists of 1976 Trivia Quiz

Test your knowledge of the music of 1976 by identifying the solo artists who had hits that year. All questions are multiple choice. You select the correct answer. Have a ball!

A multiple-choice quiz by lyricqueen. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
lyricqueen

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
135,374

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
8383

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 172 (10/10), Guest 172 (8/10), Guest 51 (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which female singer would "love to hear percussion"? Hint

Vicki Sue Robinson

Donna Summer

Alicia Bridges

Diana Ross

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who scored a #1 hit in the U.S. with a song about a chain of vehicles traveling together? Hint

John Sebastian

C.W. McCall

Steve Miller

Freddie Fender

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Question 3 of 10

3. "Tonight's The Night (Gonna Be Alright)" was a huge hit for which British rocker? Hint

David Bowie

Rod Stewart

Joe Cocker

Elton John

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who's had "nothing but bad luck" since the day he saw the cat at his door? Hint

Cliff Richard

David Bowie

Paul Simon

Elton John

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Question 5 of 10

5. "Let Her In" was the first U.S. Top 40 hit for which actor-singer? Hint

David Soul

Rex Smith

Shaun Cassidy

John Travolta

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who wrote a song about a family pet who was lost and "drifting out to sea"? Hint

Cliff Richard

Henry Gross

Barry Manilow

Kenny Rogers

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who claims that he writes the songs "that make the whole world sing"? Hint

Barry Manilow

Billy Joel

Elvin Bishop

Peter Frampton

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Question 8 of 10

8. "That'll Be The Day" was a minor hit for which female vocalist? Hint

Phoebe Snow

Janis Ian

Linda Ronstadt

Rita Coolidge

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which singer had a Top 10 hit in the U.S. with "All By Myself"? Hint

Eric Carmen

Paul Simon

Boz Scaggs

Kenny Nolan

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who sang a novelty song about a funky fowl? Hint

Rick Dees

Alan O'Day

Gary Wright

Jimmy Buffett

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which female singer would "love to hear percussion"?

Answer: Vicki Sue Robinson

The line was from "Turn The Beat Around", a disco hit for Philadelphia native Vicki Sue Robinson.

2. Who scored a #1 hit in the U.S. with a song about a chain of vehicles traveling together?

Answer: C.W. McCall

"Convoy" was the title track to a movie which starred Kris Kristofferson and Ali McGraw. The song consisted mostly of CB radio conversation.

3. "Tonight's The Night (Gonna Be Alright)" was a huge hit for which British rocker?

Answer: Rod Stewart

This song, which came out near the end of 1976, turned out to be the top song of the year and Stewart's biggest success.

4. Who's had "nothing but bad luck" since the day he saw the cat at his door?

Answer: Cliff Richard

The line was from "Devil Woman", a Top 10 hit in the U.S. for Richards. In addition to singing he has acted in several British films.

5. "Let Her In" was the first U.S. Top 40 hit for which actor-singer?

Answer: John Travolta

John Travolta had a handful of pop hits in the late 1970's but is better known as an actor. Some of his more famous movies include 'Saturday Night Fever', 'Grease' and 'Pulp Fiction'.

6. Who wrote a song about a family pet who was lost and "drifting out to sea"?

Answer: Henry Gross

"Shannon", a tale about a dog who dies, was Henry Gross's only Top 40 hit.

7. Who claims that he writes the songs "that make the whole world sing"?

Answer: Barry Manilow

"I Write The Songs" was actually written by Bruce Johnston. Manilow, a pianist, recorded many ballads throughout the 1970's.

8. "That'll Be The Day" was a minor hit for which female vocalist?

Answer: Linda Ronstadt

Linda Ronstadt's cover of this Buddy Holly classic only went as high as #11 on the U.S. charts in the Fall of 1976.

9. Which singer had a Top 10 hit in the U.S. with "All By Myself"?

Answer: Eric Carmen

Eric Carmen is the former lead singer of The Raspberries.

10. Who sang a novelty song about a funky fowl?

Answer: Rick Dees

"Disco Duck (Part 1)" was written by Rick Dees, a popular Los Angeles deejay. In 1984 he hosted TV's 'Solid Gold'.

Source: Author lyricqueen

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