1970s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol. 17 Quiz

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. "Because I Love You"

Answer: The Masters Apprentices

"Because I Love You" from The Masters Apprentices debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on January 18th 1971.

The highest Australian chart peak was 15.

Album: "Choice Cuts" (1971).

2. "San Bernadino"

Answer: Christie

"San Bernadino" from Christie debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on January 25th 1971.

The highest Australian chart peak was 42.

Highest worldwide peak was one (Switzerland).

Album: "Christie" (1970).

3. "Lotus I (I'll Be Gone)"

Answer: Lotus

"Lotus I (I'll Be Gone)" from Lotus debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on January 25th 1971.

The highest Australian chart peak was 33.

4. "Throw A Little Lovin' My Way"

Answer: Tadpole

"Throw A Little Lovin' My Way" from Tadpole debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on January 25th 1971.

The highest Australian chart peak was 37.

5. "Apeman"

Answer: The Kinks

"Apeman" from The Kinks debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on January 25th 1971.

The highest Australian chart peak was five.

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

6. "Be My Baby"

Answer: Andy Kim

"Be My Baby" from Andy Kim debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on February 1st 1971.

The highest Australian chart peak was 31.

Highest worldwide peak was six (Canada).

Cover version of: The Ronettes - "Be My Baby" (1963).

7. "Your Song"

Answer: Elton John

"Your Song" from Elton John debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on February 1st 1971.

The highest Australian chart peak was 11.

Highest worldwide peak was three (Canada).

Album: "Elton John" (1970).

8. "(Blame It) On The Pony Express"

Answer: Johnny Johnson & The Bandwagon

"(Blame It) On The Pony Express" from Johnny Johnson & The Bandwagon debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on February 1st 1971.

The highest Australian chart peak was 17.

Highest worldwide peak was five (Ireland).

Album: "Soul Survivor" (1971).

9. "Every Time You Touch Me"

Answer: Tony Pantano

"Every Time You Touch Me" from Tony Pantano debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on February 1st 1971.

The highest Australian chart peak was 34.

10. "The Man From Nazareth"

Answer: John Paul Joans

"The Man From Nazareth" from John Paul Joans debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on February 8th 1971.

The highest Australian chart peak was 29.

Highest worldwide peak was 25 (United Kingdom).

11. "Bonnie Please Don't Go (She's Leaving)"

Answer: Kevin Johnson

"Bonnie Please Don't Go (She's Leaving)" from Kevin Johnson debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on February 8th 1971.

The highest Australian chart peak was nine.

12. "Rose Garden"

Answer: Lynn Anderson

"Rose Garden" from Lynn Anderson debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on February 8th 1971.

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

The song peaked at number one in:
Australia.
Belgium.
Canada.
Finland.
Ireland.
New Zealand.
Norway.
Switzerland.
West Germany.

Grammy wins:
Best Female Country Vocal Performance - 1971.

Cover version of: Billy Joe Royal - "Rose Garden" (1967).

Album: "Rose Garden" (1970).

13. "When I'm Dead and Gone"

Answer: McGuinness Flint

"When I'm Dead and Gone" from McGuinness Flint debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on February 8th 1971.

The highest Australian chart peak was 39.

Highest worldwide peak was two (United Kingdom).

Album: "McGuinness Flint" (1970).

14. "Prophet"

Answer: Ronnie Burns

"Prophet" from Ronnie Burns debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on February 8th 1971.

The highest Australian chart peak was 30.

15. "Grandad"

Answer: Clive Dunn

"Grandad" from Clive Dunn debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on February 15th 1971.

The highest Australian chart peak was 31.

Highest worldwide peak was one (United Kingdom).

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Questions		Choices
1. "Because I Love You"		Lynn Anderson
2. "San Bernadino"		Elton John
3. "Lotus I (I'll Be Gone)"		The Kinks
4. "Throw A Little Lovin' My Way"		Kevin Johnson
5. "Apeman"		Ronnie Burns
6. "Be My Baby"		Lotus
7. "Your Song"		Clive Dunn
8. "(Blame It) On The Pony Express"		John Paul Joans
9. "Every Time You Touch Me"		Andy Kim
10. "The Man From Nazareth"		Christie
11. "Bonnie Please Don't Go (She's Leaving)"		Johnny Johnson & The Bandwagon
12. "Rose Garden"		The Masters Apprentices
13. "When I'm Dead and Gone"		Tadpole
14. "Prophet"		McGuinness Flint
15. "Grandad"		Tony Pantano

Match the song to the singer/band that debuted in the Australian Singles Chart in the weeks between January 18th and February 15th 1971.