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Quiz about 1970s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol 10
Quiz about 1970s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol 10

1970s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol. 10 Quiz


Match the song to the singer/band that debuted in the Australian Singles Chart in the weeks between August 10th and 31st 1970.

A matching quiz by wwe84. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
wwe84
Time
3 mins
Type
Match Quiz
Quiz #
419,921
Updated
Jun 15 25
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
12 / 15
Plays
52
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QuestionsChoices
1. "In The Summertime"  
  The Mixtures
2. "The Saddest Song Of All"  
  The Archies
3. "Everything A Man Could Ever Need"  
  Joni Mitchell
4. "Sunshine"  
  Doug Ashdown
5. "Mama Told Me (Not To Come)"  
  Glen Campbell
6. "Tighter, Tighter"  
  Jerry Smith
7. "Drivin' Home"  
  Autumn
8. "A Song Of Joy"  
  Alive 'N Kickin'
9. "Solitary Man"  
  George Baker Collection
10. "Yellow River"  
  Neil Diamond
11. "Dear Ann"  
  The Cuff Links
12. "Robin's World"  
  Three Dog Night
13. "25 or 6 to 4"  
  Eric Burdon & War
14. "Spill The Wine"  
  Chicago
15. "Big Yellow Taxi"  
  Miguel Rios





Select each answer

1. "In The Summertime"
2. "The Saddest Song Of All"
3. "Everything A Man Could Ever Need"
4. "Sunshine"
5. "Mama Told Me (Not To Come)"
6. "Tighter, Tighter"
7. "Drivin' Home"
8. "A Song Of Joy"
9. "Solitary Man"
10. "Yellow River"
11. "Dear Ann"
12. "Robin's World"
13. "25 or 6 to 4"
14. "Spill The Wine"
15. "Big Yellow Taxi"

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. "In The Summertime"

Answer: The Mixtures

"In The Summertime" from The Mixtures debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on August 10th 1970.

The highest Australian chart peak was one (Six weeks).

Cover version of: Mungo Jerry - "In The Summertime" (1970).

Album: "In The Summertime" (1970).
2. "The Saddest Song Of All"

Answer: Doug Ashdown

"The Saddest Song Of All" from Doug Ashdown debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on August 10th 1970.

The highest Australian chart peak was 46.

Album: "The Age Of Mouse" (1970).
3. "Everything A Man Could Ever Need"

Answer: Glen Campbell

"Everything A Man Could Ever Need" from Glen Campbell debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on August 10th 1970.

The highest Australian chart peak was 35.

Highest worldwide peak was 32 (United Kingdom).

Album: "Norwood Soundtrack" (1970).
4. "Sunshine"

Answer: The Archies

"Sunshine" from The Archies debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on August 10th 1970.

The highest Australian chart peak was 50.

Highest worldwide peak was 16 (South Africa).

Album: "Sunshine" (1970).
5. "Mama Told Me (Not To Come)"

Answer: Three Dog Night

"Mama Told Me (Not To Come)" from Three Dog Night debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on August 10th 1970.

The highest Australian chart peak was ten.

Highest worldwide peak was one (United States).

Cover version of: Eric Burdon & The Animals - "Mama Told Me Not To Come" (1967).

Album: "It Ain't Easy" (1970).
6. "Tighter, Tighter"

Answer: Alive 'N Kickin'

"Tighter, Tighter" from Alive 'N Kickin' debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on August 17th 1970.

The highest Australian chart peak was 23.

Highest worldwide peak was five (Canada).

Album: "Alive 'N Kickin'" (1970).
7. "Drivin' Home"

Answer: Jerry Smith

"Drivin' Home" from Jerry Smith debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on August 17th 1970.

The highest Australian chart peak was ten.

Album: "Drivin' Home Steppin' Out" (1970).
8. "A Song Of Joy"

Answer: Miguel Rios

"A Song Of Joy" from Miguel Rios debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on August 17th 1970.

The highest Australian chart peak was one.

The song peaked at number one in:
Australia.
Canada.
Switzerland (Ended 1970 as the highest selling single of the year).
West Germany.
9. "Solitary Man"

Answer: Neil Diamond

"Solitary Man" from Neil Diamond debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on August 17th 1970.

The highest Australian chart peak was 36.

Highest worldwide peak was 21 (United States).

Neil Diamond's debut single.

Album: "The Feel Of Neil Diamond" (1966).
10. "Yellow River"

Answer: Autumn

"Yellow River" from Autumn debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on August 17th 1970.

The highest Australian chart peak was 20.

Cover version of: Christie - "Yellow River" (1970).
11. "Dear Ann"

Answer: George Baker Collection

"Dear Ann" from George Baker Collection debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on August 17th 1970.

The highest Australian chart peak was 37.

Highest worldwide peak was one (Belgium).

Album: "Little Green Bag" (1970).
12. "Robin's World"

Answer: The Cuff Links

"Robin's World" from The Cuff Links debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on August 24th 1970.

The highest Australian chart peak was 45.

Album: "The Cuff Links" (1970).
13. "25 or 6 to 4"

Answer: Chicago

"25 or 6 to 4" from Chicago debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on August 31st 1970.

The highest Australian chart peak was 12.

Highest worldwide peak was two (Canada).

Album: "Chicago" (1970).
14. "Spill The Wine"

Answer: Eric Burdon & War

"Spill The Wine" from Eric Burdon & War debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on August 31st 1970.

The highest Australian chart peak was two.

Album: "Eric Burdon Declares "War"" (1970).
15. "Big Yellow Taxi"

Answer: Joni Mitchell

"Big Yellow Taxi" from Joni Mitchell debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on August 31st 1970.

The highest Australian chart peak was six.

Album: "Ladies Of The Canyon" (1970).
Source: Author wwe84

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