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Quiz about 1970s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol 30
Quiz about 1970s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol 30

1970s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol. 30 Quiz

Match the song to the singer/band that debuted in the Australian Singles Chart in the weeks between December 20th 1971 and February 7th 1972.

A matching quiz by wwe84. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
wwe84
Time
3 mins
Type
Match Quiz
Quiz #
420,401
Updated
Aug 03 25
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
13 / 15
Plays
107
Last 3 plays: jry63 (7/15), mandy2 (13/15), jibberer (15/15).
(a) Drag-and-drop from the right to the left, or (b) click on a right side answer box and then on a left side box to move it.
QuestionsChoices
1. "Brand New Key"  
  Led Zeppelin
2. "I Will Return"  
  The Hillside Singers
3. "Show Me The Way"  
  Springwater
4. "Coz I Luv You"  
  Sly & The Family Stone
5. "An Old Fashioned Love Song"  
  Bee Gees
6. "(Is This The Way To) Amarillo"  
  Badfinger
7. "Shame and Scandal (In The Family)"  
  John Paul Young
8. "Black Dog"  
  Melanie
9. "My World"  
  Three Dog Night
10. "American Pie"  
  Johnny Chester & Jigsaw
11. "Brandy"  
  Tony Christie
12. "Family Affair"  
  Scott English
13. "I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing (In Perfect Harmony)"  
  Brian Cadd
14. "Pasadena"  
  Slade
15. "Day After Day"  
  Don McLean





Select each answer

1. "Brand New Key"
2. "I Will Return"
3. "Show Me The Way"
4. "Coz I Luv You"
5. "An Old Fashioned Love Song"
6. "(Is This The Way To) Amarillo"
7. "Shame and Scandal (In The Family)"
8. "Black Dog"
9. "My World"
10. "American Pie"
11. "Brandy"
12. "Family Affair"
13. "I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing (In Perfect Harmony)"
14. "Pasadena"
15. "Day After Day"

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. "Brand New Key"

Answer: Melanie

 "Brand New Key" from Melanie debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 20th 1971.

The highest Australian chart peak was one.

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

Album: "Gather Me" (1971).
2. "I Will Return"

Answer: Springwater

 "I Will Return" from Springwater debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 20th 1971.

The highest Australian chart peak was 16.

Highest worldwide peak was one (Switzerland).

Album: "Springwater" (1972).
3. "Show Me The Way"

Answer: Brian Cadd

 "Show Me The Way" from Brian Cadd debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 27th 1971.

The highest Australian chart peak was 15.
4. "Coz I Luv You"

Answer: Slade

 "Coz I Luv You" from Slade debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 27th 1971.

The highest Australian chart peak was seven.

The song peaked at number one in:
Ireland.
United Kingdom.
5. "An Old Fashioned Love Song"

Answer: Three Dog Night

 "An Old Fashioned Love Song" from Three Dog Night debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 27th 1971.

The highest Australian chart peak was 16.

Highest worldwide peak was two (Canada).

Album: "Harmony" (1971).
6. "(Is This The Way To) Amarillo"

Answer: Tony Christie

 "(Is This The Way To) Amarillo" from Tony Christie debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on January 3rd 1972.

The highest Australian chart peak was ten.

The song peaked at number one in:
Austria.
Belgium.
Spain.
West Germany.

Album: "With Loving Feeling" (1973).
7. "Shame and Scandal (In The Family)"

Answer: Johnny Chester & Jigsaw

 "Shame and Scandal (In The Family)" from Johnny Chester & Jigsaw debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on January 10th 1972.

The highest Australian chart peak was 13.

Cover version of: Sir Lancelot - "Fort Holland Calypso Song" (1940s).

Album: "Johnny Chester & Jigsaw" (1971).
8. "Black Dog"

Answer: Led Zeppelin

 "Black Dog" from Led Zeppelin debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on January 17th 1972.

The highest Australian chart peak was ten.

Highest worldwide peak was five (Denmark).

Album: "Led Zeppelin IV" (1971).
9. "My World"

Answer: Bee Gees

 "My World" from Bee Gees debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on January 24th 1972.

The highest Australian chart peak was three.

The song peaked at number one in:
Hong Kong.
Italy.

Album: "Best Of Bee Gees, Volume 2" (1973).
10. "American Pie"

Answer: Don McLean

 "American Pie" from Don McLean debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on January 24th 1972.

The highest Australian chart peak was one.

The song peaked at number one in:
Australia.
Canada (Ended 1972 as the highest selling single of the year).
New Zealand.
United States.

Album: "American Pie" (1971).
11. "Brandy"

Answer: Scott English

 "Brandy" from Scott English debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on January 24th 1972.

The highest Australian chart peak was 13.

Highest worldwide peak was 12 (United Kingdom).
12. "Family Affair"

Answer: Sly & The Family Stone

 "Family Affair" from Sly & The Family Stone debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on January 24th 1972.

The highest Australian chart peak was 46.

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

Album: "There's A Riot Goin' On" (1971).
13. "I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing (In Perfect Harmony)"

Answer: The Hillside Singers

 "I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing (In Perfect Harmony)" from The Hillside Singers debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on January 24th 1972.

The highest Australian chart peak was 27.

Highest worldwide peak was 13 (United States).

Album: "I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing" (1971).
14. "Pasadena"

Answer: John Paul Young

 "Pasadena" from John Paul Young debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on January 31st 1972.

The highest Australian chart peak was 16.

John Paul Young's debut single.
15. "Day After Day"

Answer: Badfinger

 "Day After Day" from Badfinger debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on February 7th 1972.

The highest Australian chart peak was six.

Highest worldwide peak was two (Canada).

Album: "Straight Up" (1971).
Source: Author wwe84

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