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Quiz about 1970s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol 40
Quiz about 1970s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol 40

1970s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol. 40 Quiz


Match the song to the singer/band that debuted in the Australian Singles Chart in the weeks between September 11th and October 2nd 1972.

A matching quiz by wwe84. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
wwe84
Time
3 mins
Type
Match Quiz
Quiz #
420,670
Updated
Aug 25 25
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
12 / 15
Plays
58
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QuestionsChoices
1. "Heyken's Second Serenade"  
  Brian Cadd
2. "Down By The River"  
  Elvis Presley
3. "Rock Me Baby"  
  Rod Stewart
4. "My Canary Has Circles Under His Eyes"  
  Donny Osmond
5. "Amerikan Music"  
  Three Dog Night
6. "Sealed With A Kiss"  
  David Cassidy
7. "Goodbye To Love"  
  The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards
8. "Carry That Weight"  
  Jigsaw
9. "The Happiest Girl In The Whole U.S.A."  
  Carpenters
10. "Mademoiselle Ninette"  
  Colleen Hewett
11. "You Wear It Well"  
  Bobby Vinton
12. "Black and White"  
  Donna Fargo
13. "Ginger Man"  
  Allison Durbin
14. "Too Young"  
  The Captain Matchbox Whoopee Band
15. "Burning Love"  
  Albert Hammond





Select each answer

1. "Heyken's Second Serenade"
2. "Down By The River"
3. "Rock Me Baby"
4. "My Canary Has Circles Under His Eyes"
5. "Amerikan Music"
6. "Sealed With A Kiss"
7. "Goodbye To Love"
8. "Carry That Weight"
9. "The Happiest Girl In The Whole U.S.A."
10. "Mademoiselle Ninette"
11. "You Wear It Well"
12. "Black and White"
13. "Ginger Man"
14. "Too Young"
15. "Burning Love"

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. "Heyken's Second Serenade"

Answer: The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards

"Heyken's Second Serenade" from The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on September 11th 1972.

The highest Australian chart peak was 16.
2. "Down By The River"

Answer: Albert Hammond

"Down By The River" from Albert Hammond debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on September 18th 1972.

The highest Australian chart peak was 18.

Highest worldwide peak was four (Switzerland).

Album: "It Never Rains In Southern California" (1972).
3. "Rock Me Baby"

Answer: David Cassidy

"Rock Me Baby" from David Cassidy debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on September 18th 1972.

The highest Australian chart peak was 15.

Highest worldwide peak was nine (West Germany).

Album: "Rock Me Baby" (1972).
4. "My Canary Has Circles Under His Eyes"

Answer: The Captain Matchbox Whoopee Band

"My Canary Has Circles Under His Eyes" from The Captain Matchbox Whoopee Band that debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on September 18th 1972.

The highest Australian chart peak was 33.

Album: "Smoke Dreams" (1973).
5. "Amerikan Music"

Answer: Allison Durbin

"Amerikan Music" from Allison Durbin debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on September 25th 1972.

The highest Australian chart peak was 33.

Album: "Amerikan Music" (1972).
6. "Sealed With A Kiss"

Answer: Bobby Vinton

"Sealed With A Kiss" from Bobby Vinton debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on September 25th 1972.

The highest Australian chart peak was nine.

Highest worldwide peak was three (The Netherlands).

Cover version of: The Four Voices - "Sealed With A Kiss" (1960).

Album: "Sealed With A Kiss" (1972).
7. "Goodbye To Love"

Answer: Carpenters

"Goodbye To Love" from Carpenters debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on September 25th 1972.

The highest Australian chart peak was 25.

Highest worldwide peak was four (Canada).

Album: "A Song For You" (1972).
8. "Carry That Weight"

Answer: Colleen Hewett

"Carry That Weight" from Colleen Hewett debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on September 25th 1972.

The highest Australian chart peak was 29.

Cover version of: The Beatles - "Carry That Weight" (1969).

Album: "Colleen Hewett" (1972).
9. "The Happiest Girl In The Whole U.S.A."

Answer: Donna Fargo

"The Happiest Girl In The Whole U.S.A." from Donna Fargo debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on September 25th 1972.

The highest Australian chart peak was three.

Grammy wins and nominations:
*Best Female Country Vocal Performance - 1973 (Won).
*Song Of The Year - 1973 (Nominated).
*Best Country Song - 1973 (Nominated).

Album: "The Happiest Girl In The Whole U.S.A." (1972).
10. "Mademoiselle Ninette"

Answer: Jigsaw

"Mademoiselle Ninette" from Jigsaw debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on September 25th 1972.

The highest Australian chart peak was 18.

Cover version of: Soulful Dynamics - "Mademoiselle Ninette" (1970).
11. "You Wear It Well"

Answer: Rod Stewart

"You Wear It Well" from Rod Stewart debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on September 25th 1972.

The highest Australian chart peak was 13.

Highest worldwide peak was one (United Kingdom).

Album: "Never A Dull Moment" (1972).
12. "Black and White"

Answer: Three Dog Night

"Black and White" from Three Dog Night debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on September 25th 1972.

The highest Australian chart peak was 21.

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

Cover version of: Pete Seeger - "Black and White" (1956).

Album: "Seven Separate Fools" (1972).
13. "Ginger Man"

Answer: Brian Cadd

"Ginger Man" from Brian Cadd debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 2nd 1972.

The highest Australian chart peak was 17.

Album: "Brian Cadd" (1972).
14. "Too Young"

Answer: Donny Osmond

"Too Young" from Donny Osmond debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 2nd 1972.

The highest Australian chart peak was 13.

Highest worldwide peak was two (Ireland).

Cover version of: Nat King Cole - "Too Young" (1951).

Album: "Too Young" (1972).
15. "Burning Love"

Answer: Elvis Presley

"Burning Love" from Elvis Presley debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on October 2nd 1972.

The highest Australian chart peak was three.

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

Cover version of: Arthur Alexander - "Burning Love" (1972).
Source: Author wwe84

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