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Solo Artists of 1977 Trivia Quiz

Test your knowledge of the music of 1977 by identifying solo artists from that year. All questions are multiple choice; you choose the correct answer. Have fun!

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

Author
lyricqueen

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
141,089

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
4758

Last 3 plays: Ron04 (8/10), Guest 172 (9/10), Guest 172 (5/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who blew out his flip-flops when he stepped on a pop top? Hint

Jimmy Buffett

Al Stewart

Stephen Bishop

James Taylor

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Question 2 of 10

2. "Lonely Boy" was a Top 10 hit for which singer-songwriter? Hint

Kenny Rogers

Henry Gross

Andrew Gold

Boz Scaggs

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which English singer wrote a song about an article of clothing that he liked to wear? Hint

Elton John

David Dundas

Peter Frampton

Cliff Richard

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who advised us all to "stand tall"? Hint

Glen Campbell

Kenny Nolan

Burton Cummings

Leo Sayer

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who was "saving nickels, saving dimes"? Hint

Jennifer Warnes

Carly Simon

Linda Ronstadt

Crystal Gayle

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Question 6 of 10

6. "Sir Duke", a tribute to jazz great Duke Ellington, was written by which R&B artist? Hint

Stevie Wonder

Marvin Gaye

Barry White

Al Green

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who claimed to be "torn between two lovers"? Hint

Mary MacGregor

Donna Summer

Carly Simon

Barbra Streisand

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which singer-songwriter scored a Top 10 hit with "Year Of The Cat"? Hint

Gerry Rafferty

Al Stewart

Paul Nicholas

Stephen Bishop

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who covered a classic Crystals song and took it all the way to #1 on the U.S. charts? Hint

Natalie Cole

David Soul

Shaun Cassidy

Thelma Houston

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which singer had the top song of 1977 (in the U.S.)? Hint

Debby Boone

Alan O'Day

Marvin Gaye

Andy Gibb

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Most Recent Scores

Apr 23 2024 : Ron04: 8/10
Apr 16 2024 : Guest 172: 9/10
Apr 09 2024 : Guest 172: 5/10
Apr 05 2024 : Guest 162: 3/10
Apr 04 2024 : Guest 50: 7/10
Mar 25 2024 : pennie1478: 6/10
Mar 23 2024 : Guest 108: 9/10
Mar 02 2024 : Guest 73: 10/10
Mar 02 2024 : Guest 50: 0/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who blew out his flip-flops when he stepped on a pop top?

Answer: Jimmy Buffett

The line is from "Margaritaville", a Top 10 hit in the spring of 1977. Buffett's devoted fans are known as 'Parrotheads'.

2. "Lonely Boy" was a Top 10 hit for which singer-songwriter?

Answer: Andrew Gold

Andrew Gold also wrote "Thank You For Being A Friend", the theme of the TV series 'The Golden Girls'.

3. Which English singer wrote a song about an article of clothing that he liked to wear?

Answer: David Dundas

"Jeans On" peaked at #17 in the U.S. in early 1977. In addition to singing, David Dundas writes jingles and acts.

4. Who advised us all to "stand tall"?

Answer: Burton Cummings

Canadian Burton Cummings, lead singer for The Guess Who, scored a solo Top 10 hit with "Stand Tall".

5. Who was "saving nickels, saving dimes"?

Answer: Linda Ronstadt

"Blue Bayou", a #3 hit for Linda Ronstadt, was written by the legendary Roy Orbison.

6. "Sir Duke", a tribute to jazz great Duke Ellington, was written by which R&B artist?

Answer: Stevie Wonder

Stevie Wonder was born Steveland Morris. Since 1963 he has had more than 45 of his songs make it into the U.S. Top 40.

7. Who claimed to be "torn between two lovers"?

Answer: Mary MacGregor

Mary MacGregor's hit "Torn Between Two Lovers" topped the charts for two weeks in early 1977.

8. Which singer-songwriter scored a Top 10 hit with "Year Of The Cat"?

Answer: Al Stewart

"Year Of The Cat" was the first U.S. Top 40 song for Scotsman Al Stewart. His biggest hit came the following year with "Time Passages".

9. Who covered a classic Crystals song and took it all the way to #1 on the U.S. charts?

Answer: Shaun Cassidy

"Da Doo Ron Ron" was the only #1 hit for Shaun Cassidy. The actor/singer/producer is the half-brother of singer David Cassidy and the son of actors Shirley Jones and Jack Cassidy.

10. Which singer had the top song of 1977 (in the U.S.)?

Answer: Debby Boone

Debby Boone, the daughter of singer Pat Boone, scored a smash hit with "You Light Up My Life". The song remained at the top of the charts for 10 weeks.

Source: Author lyricqueen

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