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Quiz about 1970s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol 111
Quiz about 1970s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol 111

1970s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol. 111 Quiz

Match the song to the singer/band that debuted in the Australian Singles Chart in the weeks between December 5th 1977 and January 9th 1978.

A matching quiz by wwe84. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
wwe84
Time
3 mins
Type
Match Quiz
Quiz #
422,628
Updated
Jan 23 26
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
12 / 15
Plays
81
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QuestionsChoices
1. "The Crunch"  
  Stars
2. "We're All Alone"  
  Sherbet
3. "Nowhere Man"  
  Santa Esmeralda
4. "Look After Yourself"  
  Linda Ronstadt
5. "Nobody Does It Better"  
  Samantha Sang
6. "Calling Occupants Of Interplanetary Craft"  
  Randy Newman
7. "Blue Bayou"  
  Baccara
8. "Emotion"  
  Renee Geyer
9. "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood"  
  Carpenters
10. "Yes Sir, I Can Boogie"  
  Paul Simon
11. "Slip Slidin' Away"  
  The RAH Band
12. "The Restless Years"  
  Rita Coolidge
13. "Short People"  
  Carly Simon
14. "Red Hot"  
  Robert Gordon and Link Wray
15. "Needles and Pins"  
  Smokie





Select each answer

1. "The Crunch"
2. "We're All Alone"
3. "Nowhere Man"
4. "Look After Yourself"
5. "Nobody Does It Better"
6. "Calling Occupants Of Interplanetary Craft"
7. "Blue Bayou"
8. "Emotion"
9. "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood"
10. "Yes Sir, I Can Boogie"
11. "Slip Slidin' Away"
12. "The Restless Years"
13. "Short People"
14. "Red Hot"
15. "Needles and Pins"

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. "The Crunch"

Answer: The RAH Band

 "The Crunch" from The RAH Band debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 5th 1977.

The highest Australian chart peak was 16.

Album: "The Crunch & Beyond" (1978).
2. "We're All Alone"

Answer: Rita Coolidge

 "We're All Alone" from Rita Coolidge debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 5th 1977.

The highest Australian chart peak was 32.

Highest worldwide peak was two (Argentina).

Album: "Anytime...Anywhere" (1977).
3. "Nowhere Man"

Answer: Sherbet

 "Nowhere Man" from Sherbet debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 5th 1977.

The highest Australian chart peak was 40.

Album: "Caught In The Act... Live" (1977).
4. "Look After Yourself"

Answer: Stars

 "Look After Yourself" from Stars debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 12th 1977.

The highest Australian chart peak was 30.

Album: "Paradise" (1977).
5. "Nobody Does It Better"

Answer: Carly Simon

 "Nobody Does It Better" from Carly Simon debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 19th 1977.

The highest Australian chart peak was eight.

Highest worldwide peak was one (Ireland).

"Nobody Does It Better" was the theme song for tenth James Bond film "The Spy Who Loved Me".

"Nobody Does It Better" was nominated for Best Original Song at the 1978 Golden Globe Awards and 1978 Academy Awards.

Grammy nominations:
*Song Of The Year - 1978.
*Best Female Pop Vocal Performance - 1978.

Album: "The Spy Who Loved Me Soundtrack" (1977).
6. "Calling Occupants Of Interplanetary Craft"

Answer: Carpenters

 "Calling Occupants Of Interplanetary Craft" from Carpenters debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 19th 1977.

The highest Australian chart peak was 13.

Highest worldwide peak was one (Ireland).

Album: "Passage" (1977).
7. "Blue Bayou"

Answer: Linda Ronstadt

 "Blue Bayou" from Linda Ronstadt debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 19th 1977.

The highest Australian chart peak was three.

Highest worldwide peak was two (Canada).

Grammy nominations:
*Record Of The Year - 1978.
*Best Female Pop Vocal Performance - 1978.

Album: "Simple Dreams" (1977).
8. "Emotion"

Answer: Samantha Sang

 "Emotion" from Samantha Sang debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 19th 1977.

The highest Australian chart peak was two.

The song peaked at number one in:
Canada.
New Zealand.

Album: "Emotion" (1978).
9. "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood"

Answer: Santa Esmeralda

 "Don't Let Me Be This Understood" from Sarita Esmeralda debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 19th 1977.

The highest Australian chart peak was seven.

The song peaked at number one in:
Italy.
West Germany.

Album "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood" (1977).
10. "Yes Sir, I Can Boogie"

Answer: Baccara

 "Yes Sir, I Can Boogie" from Baccara debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 26th 1977.

The highest Australian chart peak was nine.

The song peaked at number one in:
Belgium.
Denmark.
Finland.
Ireland.
The Netherlands.
Norway.
Sweden.
Switzerland.
United Kingdom.
West Germany.

Album: "Baccara" (1977).
11. "Slip Slidin' Away"

Answer: Paul Simon

 "Slip Slidin' Away" from Paul Simon debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 26th 1977.

The highest Australian chart peak was 35.

Highest worldwide peak was three (Canada).

Album: "Greatest Hits, Etc." (1977).
12. "The Restless Years"

Answer: Renee Geyer

 "The Restless Years" from Renee Geyer debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 26th 1977.

The highest Australian chart peak was 37.
13. "Short People"

Answer: Randy Newman

 "Short People" from Randy Newman debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on January 9th 1978.

The highest Australian chart peak was 12.

Highest worldwide peak was two (Canada and United States).

Album: "Little Criminals" (1977).
14. "Red Hot"

Answer: Robert Gordon and Link Wray

 "Red Hot" from Robert Gordon and Link Wray debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on January 9th 1978.

The highest Australian chart peak was 50.
15. "Needles and Pins"

Answer: Smokie

 "Needles and Pins" from Smokie debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on January 9th 1978.

The highest Australian chart peak was seven.

Highest worldwide peak was one (Austria).

Album: "Bright Lights & Back Alleys" (1977).
Source: Author wwe84

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