1970s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol. 38 Quiz

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. "Take It Easy"

Answer: Eagles

"Take It Easy" from Eagles debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on July 24th 1972.

The highest Australian chart peak was 49.

Highest worldwide peak was eight (Canada).

Eagles debut single.

Album: "Eagles" (1972).

2. "No Name/Daddy, Don't You Walk So Fast"

Answer: John Laws

"No Name/Daddy, Don't You Walk So Fast" from John Laws debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on July 24th 1972.

The highest Australian chart peak was 37.

3. "(Speak Softly Love) Love Theme From "The Godfather""

Answer: Andy Williams

"(Speak Softly Love) Love Theme From "The Godfather"" from Andy Williams debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on July 31st 1972.

The highest Australian chart peak was 44.

Highest worldwide peak was one (Spain).

4. "Lean On Me"

Answer: Bill Withers

"Lean On Me" from Bill Withers debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on July 31st 1972.

The highest Australian chart peak was 24.

Highest worldwide peak was one (United States).

Album: "Still Bill" (1972).

5. "Boppin' The Blues"

Answer: Blackfeather

"Boppin' The Blues" from Blackfeather debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on July 31st 1972.

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

Album: "Boppin' The Blues" (1972).

6. "Ooh-Wakka-Doo-Wakka-Day"

Answer: Gilbert O'Sullivan

"Ooh-Wakka-Doo-Wakka-Day" from Gilbert O'Sullivan debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on July 31st 1972.

The highest Australian chart peak was 14.

Highest worldwide peak was one (Ireland).

7. "Oh Babe, What Would You Say"

Answer: Hurricane Smith

"Oh Babe, What Would You Say" from Hurricane Smith debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on July 31st 1972.

The highest Australian chart peak was 13.

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

8. "Tak' Me Bak 'Ome"

Answer: Slade

"Tak'e Me Bak 'Ome" from Slade debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on July 31st 1972.

The highest Australian chart peak was 11.

Highest worldwide peak was one (United Kingdom).

9. "Too Late To Turn Back Now"

Answer: Cornelius Brothers & Sister Rose

"Too Late To Turn Back Now" from Cornelius Brothers & Sister Rose debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on August 7th 1972.

The highest Australian chart peak was 30.

Highest worldwide peak was one (Canada).

Album: "Cornelius Brothers & Sister Rose" (1972).

10. "The Promised Land"

Answer: Dave Edmunds

"The Promised Land" from Dave Edmunds debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on August 7th 1972.

The highest Australian chart peak was five.

11. "Ongo Bongo"

Answer: Gerry & The Joy Band

"Ongo Bongo" from Gerry & The Joy Band debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on August 7th 1972.

The highest Australian chart peak was 32.

12. "Brandy (You're A Fine Girl)"

Answer: Looking Glass

"Brandy (You're A Fine Girl)" from Looking Glass debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on August 7th 1972.

The highest Australian chart peak was ten.

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

Album: "Looking Glass" (1972).

13. "Rock On"

Answer: Manor

"Rock On" from Manor debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on August 7th 1972.

The highest Australian chart peak was 46.

14. "Circles"

Answer: The New Seekers

"Circles" from The New Seekers debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on August 7th 1972.

The highest Australian chart peak was 20.

Highest worldwide peak was three (Ireland).

Cover version of: Harry Chapin - "Circles" (1972).

Album: "Circles" (1972).

15. "Starman"

Answer: David Bowie

"Starman" from David Bowie debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on August 14th 1972.

The highest Australian chart peak was 37.

Highest worldwide peak was one (Thailand).

Album: "The Rise and Fall Of Ziggy Stardust and The Spiders From Mars" (1972).

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Questions		Choices
1. "Take It Easy"		Looking Glass
2. "No Name/Daddy, Don't You Walk So Fast"		Andy Williams
3. "(Speak Softly Love) Love Theme From "The Godfather""		Gerry & The Joy Band
4. "Lean On Me"		Slade
5. "Boppin' The Blues"		Dave Edmunds
6. "Ooh-Wakka-Doo-Wakka-Day"		Bill Withers
7. "Oh Babe, What Would You Say"		Eagles
8. "Tak' Me Bak 'Ome"		Hurricane Smith
9. "Too Late To Turn Back Now"		John Laws
10. "The Promised Land"		Cornelius Brothers & Sister Rose
11. "Ongo Bongo"		Blackfeather
12. "Brandy (You're A Fine Girl)"		David Bowie
13. "Rock On"		Gilbert O'Sullivan
14. "Circles"		The New Seekers
15. "Starman"		Manor

Match the song to the singer/band that debuted in the Australian Singles Chart in the weeks between July 24th and August 14th 1972.