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Quiz about 1970s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol 121
Quiz about 1970s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol 121

1970s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol. 121 Quiz


Match the song to the singer/band that debuted in the Australian Singles Chart in the weeks between September 11th and October 16th 1978.

A matching quiz by wwe84. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
wwe84
Time
3 mins
Type
Match Quiz
Quiz #
422,887
Updated
Feb 14 26
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
12 / 15
Plays
27
Last 3 plays: Guest 98 (2/15), redwaldo (13/15), Guest 72 (4/15).
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QuestionsChoices
1. "Substitute"  
  Jon English
2. "Don't Let It Get To You"  
  The Who
3. "The Boy From New York City"  
  Suzi Quatro
4. "The Day That My Heart Caught Fire"  
  Anne Murray
5. "Dreadlock Holiday"  
  Darryl Cotton
6. "I Can't Stop Loving You (Though I Try)"  
  John Rowles
7. "Nights In Paradise"  
  Darts
8. "Walking In The Rain"  
  Leo Sayer
9. "Tania (This Song Is For You)"  
  Nick Gilder
10. "Summer Nights"  
  Clout
11. "Hot Child In The City"  
  John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John
12. "The Race Is On"  
  John Paul Young
13. "Who Are You"  
  Cheetah
14. "Summer Night City"  
  10cc
15. "You Needed Me"  
  ABBA





Select each answer

1. "Substitute"
2. "Don't Let It Get To You"
3. "The Boy From New York City"
4. "The Day That My Heart Caught Fire"
5. "Dreadlock Holiday"
6. "I Can't Stop Loving You (Though I Try)"
7. "Nights In Paradise"
8. "Walking In The Rain"
9. "Tania (This Song Is For You)"
10. "Summer Nights"
11. "Hot Child In The City"
12. "The Race Is On"
13. "Who Are You"
14. "Summer Night City"
15. "You Needed Me"

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. "Substitute"

Answer: Clout

"Substitute" from Clout debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on September 11th 1978.

The highest Australian chart peak was 12.

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

Album: "Substitute" (1978).
2. "Don't Let It Get To You"

Answer: Darryl Cotton

"Don't Let It Get To You" from Darryl Cotton debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on September 11th 1978.

The highest Australian chart peak was 44.

Album: "Best Seat In The House" (1980).
3. "The Boy From New York City"

Answer: Darts

"The Boy From New York City" from Darts debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on September 11th 1978.

The highest Australian chart peak was 34.

Highest worldwide peak was two (United Kingdom).

Album: "Everybody Plays Darts" (1978).
4. "The Day That My Heart Caught Fire"

Answer: John Paul Young

"The Day That My Heart Caught Fire" from John Paul Young debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on September 11th 1978.

The highest Australian chart peak was 20.

Album: "Love Is In The Air" (1978).
5. "Dreadlock Holiday"

Answer: 10cc

"Dreadlock Holiday" from 10cc debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on September 25th 1978.

The highest Australian chart peak was two.

The song peaked at number one in:
Belgium.
The Netherlands.
New Zealand.
United Kingdom.

Album: "Bloody Tourists" (1978).
6. "I Can't Stop Loving You (Though I Try)"

Answer: Leo Sayer

"I Can't Stop Loving You (Though I Try)" from Leo Sayer debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on September 25th 1978.

The highest Australian chart peak was 37.

Highest worldwide peak was six (United Kingdom).

Album: "Leo Sayer" (1978).
7. "Nights In Paradise"

Answer: Jon English

"Nights In Paradise" from Jon English debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 2nd 1978.

The highest Australian chart peak was 44.

Album: "Words Are Not Enough" (1978).
8. "Walking In The Rain"

Answer: Cheetah

"Walking In The Rain" from Cheetah debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 9th 1978.

The highest Australian chart peak was ten.
9. "Tania (This Song Is For You)"

Answer: John Rowles

"Tania (This Sing Is For You)" from John Rowles debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 9th 1978.

The highest Australian chart peak was 39.

Highest worldwide peak was one (New Zealand).

Album: "This Is My Life" (1978).
10. "Summer Nights"

Answer: John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John

"Summer Nights" from John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 9th 1978.

The highest Australian chart peak was six.

The song peaked at number one in:
Austria.
Belgium.
Ireland.
The Netherlands.
United Kingdom.

Album: "Grease Soundtrack" (1978).
11. "Hot Child In The City"

Answer: Nick Gilder

"Hot Child In The City" from Nick Gilder debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 9th 1978.

The highest Australian chart peak was 18.

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

Album: "City Nights" (1978).
12. "The Race Is On"

Answer: Suzi Quatro

"The Race Is On" from Suzi Quatro debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 9th 1978.

The highest Australian chart peak was 28.

Highest worldwide peak was ten (Austria).

Album: "If You Knew Suzi..." (1978).
13. "Who Are You"

Answer: The Who

"Who Are You" from The Who debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 9th 1978.

The highest Australian chart peak was 23.

Highest worldwide peak was seven (Canada).

"Who Are You" was the theme song for the television series "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" which aired from 2000 to 2015..

Album: "Who Are You" (1978).
14. "Summer Night City"

Answer: ABBA

"Summer Night City" from ABBA debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 16th 1978.

The highest Australian chart peak was 13.

The song peaked at number one in:
Finland.
Ireland.
Sweden.

Album: "Greatest Hits Vol. 2" (1979).
15. "You Needed Me"

Answer: Anne Murray

"You Needed Me" from Anne Murray debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 16th 1978.

The highest Australian chart peak was two.

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

Grammy wins:
Best Female Pop Vocal Performance - 1979.

Album: "Let's Keep It That Way" (1978).
Source: Author wwe84

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