1970s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol. 12 Quiz

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1. "Lola"

Answer: The Kinks

"Lola" from The Kinks debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on September 21st 1970.

The highest Australian chart peak was four.

The song peaked at number one in:
Ireland.
The Netherlands.
New Zealand.
South Africa.

Album: "Lola Versus Powerman and The Moneyground, Part One" (1970).

2. "Joanne"

Answer: Michael Nesmith & The First National Band

"Joanne" from Michael Nesmith & The First National Band debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on September 28th 1970.

The highest Australian chart peak was three.

Album: "Magnetic South" (1970).

3. "Cracklin' Rosie"

Answer: Neil Diamond

"Cracklin' Rosie" from Neil Diamond debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on September 28th 1970.

The highest Australian chart peak was two.

The song peaked at number one in:
Canada.
New Zealand.
Norway.
South Africa.
United States.

Album: "Tap Root Manuscript" (1970).

4. "Julie, Do Ya Love Me"

Answer: Bobby Sherman

"Julie, Do Ya Love Me" from Bobby Sherman debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 5th 1970.

The highest Australian chart peak was four.

Highest worldwide peak was three (Canada).

Album: "With Love, Bobby" (1970).

5. "Patches"

Answer: Clarence Carter

"Patches" from Clarence Carter debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 5th 1970.

The highest Australian chart peak was ten.

Highest worldwide peak was two (United Kingdom).

Grammy wins:
Best R&B Song - 1971.

6. "Ain't No Mountain High Enough"

Answer: Diana Ross

"Ain't No Mountain High Enough" from Diana Ross debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 5th 1970.

The highest Australian chart peak was 25.

Highest worldwide peak was one (United States).

Grammy nomination:
Best Female Contemporary Vocal Performance - 1971.

Cover version of: Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell - "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" (1966).

Album: "Diana Ross" (1970).

7. "War"

Answer: Edwin Starr

"War" from Edwin Starr debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 5th 1970.

The highest Australian chart peak was 37.

The song peaked at number one in:
Canada.
United States.

Grammy nomination:
Best R&B Vocal Performance - 1971.

Cover version of: The Temptations - "War" (1970).

Album: "War & Peace" (1970).

8. "Rubber Duckie"

Answer: Ernie

"Rubber Duckie" from Ernie debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 5th 1970.

The highest Australian chart peak was ten.

Grammy nomination:
Best Recording for Children - 1971.

Album: "The Sesame Street Book and Record" (1970).

9. "Gemini"

Answer: Robie Porter

"Gemini" from Robie Porter debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 5th 1970.

The highest Australian chart peak was 28.

10. "Burning Bridges"

Answer: The Mike Curb Congregation

"Burning Bridges" from The Mike Curb Congregation debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 5th 1970.

The highest Australian chart peak was 12.

The song peaked at number one in:
New Zealand.
South Africa.

11. "It's Only Make Believe"

Answer: Glen Campbell

"It's Only Make Believe" from Glen Campbell debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 12th 1970.

The highest Australian chart peak was two.

Cover version of: Conway Twitty - "It's Only Make Believe" (1958).

Album: "The Glen Campbell Goodtime Album" (1970).

12. "Comic Conversation"

Answer: Johnny Farnham

"Comic Conversation" from Johnny Farnham debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 12th 1970.

The highest Australian chart peak was ten.

13. "Little Bit Late"

Answer: Lewie Wickham

"Little Bit Late" from Lewie Wickham debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 12th 1970.

The highest Australian chart peak was 43.

14. "Melody Man"

Answer: Petula Clark

"Melody Man" from Petula Clark debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 12th 1970.

The highest Australian chart peak was 28.

Album: "Memphis" (1970).

15. "Marry Me"

Answer: Ron Lowry

"Marry Me" from Ron Lowry debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 12th 1970.

The highest Australian chart peak was 25.

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Questions		Choices
1. "Lola"		Diana Ross
2. "Joanne"		Michael Nesmith & The First National Band
3. "Cracklin' Rosie"		Glen Campbell
4. "Julie, Do Ya Love Me"		Ron Lowry
5. "Patches"		Ernie
6. "Ain't No Mountain High Enough"		Petula Clark
7. "War"		Bobby Sherman
8. "Rubber Duckie"		Lewie Wickham
9. "Gemini"		Clarence Carter
10. "Burning Bridges"		The Kinks
11. "It's Only Make Believe"		Johnny Farnham
12. "Comic Conversation"		Neil Diamond
13. "Little Bit Late"		The Mike Curb Congregation
14. "Melody Man"		Robie Porter
15. "Marry Me"		Edwin Starr

Match the song to the singer/band that debuted in the Australian Singles Chart in the weeks between September 21st and October 12th 1970.