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Quiz about 1970s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol 44
Quiz about 1970s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol 44

1970s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol. 44 Quiz

Match the song to the singer/band that debuted in the Australian Singles Chart in the weeks between December 18th 1972 and January 15th 1973.

A matching quiz by wwe84. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
wwe84
Time
3 mins
Type
Match Quiz
Quiz #
420,786
Updated
Sep 03 25
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
12 / 15
Plays
72
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QuestionsChoices
1. "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)"  
  Cat Stevens
2. "Don't You Know It's Magic"  
  Gary Glitter
3. "Dreams Are Ten A Penny"  
  Jethro Tull
4. "Why"  
  Seals & Croft
5. "I Didn't Know I Loved You (Till I Saw You Rock and Roll)"  
  Donny Osmond
6. "Sitting"  
  Kincade
7. "Crocodile Rock"  
  The Sweet
8. "Summer Breeze"  
  John Lennon, Yoko Ono & The Plastic Ono Band
9. "Wig-Wam Bam"  
  Peter McLean
10. "Me and Mrs. Jones"  
  New World
11. "You're So Vain"  
  Elton John
12. "Tom"  
  Dr. Hook & The Medicine Show
13. "The Cover Of 'Rolling Stone'"  
  Johnny Farnham
14. "Living In The Past"  
  Carly Simon
15. "Living Next Door To Alice"  
  Billy Paul





Select each answer

1. "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)"
2. "Don't You Know It's Magic"
3. "Dreams Are Ten A Penny"
4. "Why"
5. "I Didn't Know I Loved You (Till I Saw You Rock and Roll)"
6. "Sitting"
7. "Crocodile Rock"
8. "Summer Breeze"
9. "Wig-Wam Bam"
10. "Me and Mrs. Jones"
11. "You're So Vain"
12. "Tom"
13. "The Cover Of 'Rolling Stone'"
14. "Living In The Past"
15. "Living Next Door To Alice"

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)"

Answer: John Lennon, Yoko Ono & The Plastic Ono Band

 "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)" from John Lennon, Yoko Ono & The Plastic Ono Band debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 18th 1972.

The highest Australian chart peak was nine.

Highest worldwide peak was two (Ireland, The Netherlands and United Kingdom).
2. "Don't You Know It's Magic"

Answer: Johnny Farnham

 "Don't You Know It's Magic" from Johnny Farnham debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 18th 1972.

The highest Australian chart peak was 12.

Album: "Hits Magic & Rock 'N Roll" (1973).
3. "Dreams Are Ten A Penny"

Answer: Kincade

 "Dreams Are Ten A Penny" from Kincade debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 18th 1972.

The highest Australian chart peak was four.

Highest worldwide peak was two (West Germany).
4. "Why"

Answer: Donny Osmond

 "Why" from Donny Osmond debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 25th 1972.

The highest Australian chart peak was 25.

Highest worldwide peak was three (United Kingdom).

Cover version of: Frankie Avalon - "Why" (1959).

Album: "Too Young" (1972).
5. "I Didn't Know I Loved You (Till I Saw You Rock and Roll)"

Answer: Gary Glitter

 "I Didn't Know I Loved You (Till I Saw You Rock and Roll)" from Gary Glitter debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 25th 1972.

The highest Australian chart peak was 27.

Highest worldwide peak was three (France).

Album: "Glitter" (1972).
6. "Sitting"

Answer: Cat Stevens

 "Sitting" from Cat Stevens debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on January 1st 1973.

The highest Australian chart peak was 34.

Highest worldwide peak was four (New Zealand).

Album: "Catch Bull At Four" (1972).
7. "Crocodile Rock"

Answer: Elton John

 "Crocodile Rock" from Elton John debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on January 1st 1973.

The highest Australian chart peak was two.

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

Album: "Don't Shoot Me I'm Only The Piano Player" (1973).
8. "Summer Breeze"

Answer: Seals & Croft

 "Summer Breeze" from Seals & Croft debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on January 1st 1973.

The highest Australian chart peak was 16.

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

Album: "Summer Breeze" (1972).
9. "Wig-Wam Bam"

Answer: The Sweet

 "Wig-Wam Bam" from The Sweet debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on January 1st 1973.

The highest Australian chart peak was 15.

Highest worldwide peak was one (West Germany).

Album: "The Sweet" (1973).
10. "Me and Mrs. Jones"

Answer: Billy Paul

 "Me and Mrs. Jones" from Billy Paul debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on January 8th 1973.

The highest Australian chart peak was nine.

Highest worldwide peak was one (United States).

Grammy wins:
Best R&B Male Vocal Performance - 1973.

Album: "360 Degrees Of Billy Paul" (1972).
11. "You're So Vain"

Answer: Carly Simon

 "You're So Vain" from Carly Simon debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on January 8th 1973.

The highest Australian chart peak was one.

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

Grammy nominations:
*Record Of The Year - 1974.
*Song Of The Year - 1974.
*Best Female Pop Vocal Performance - 1974.

Album: "No Secrets" (1972).
12. "Tom"

Answer: Peter McLean

 "Tom" from Peter McLean debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on January 8th 1973.

The highest Australian chart peak was 48.
13. "The Cover Of 'Rolling Stone'"

Answer: Dr. Hook & The Medicine Show

 "The Cover Of 'Rolling Stone'" from Dr. Hook & The Medicine Show debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on January 15th 1973.

The highest Australian chart peak was 32.

Highest worldwide peak was two (Canada).

Album: "Sloppy Seconds" (1973).
14. "Living In The Past"

Answer: Jethro Tull

 "Living In The Past" from Jethro Tull debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on January 15th 1973.

The highest Australian chart peak was 36.

Highest worldwide peak was three (United Kingdom).
15. "Living Next Door To Alice"

Answer: New World

 "Living Next Door To Alice" from New World debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on January 15th 1973.

The highest Australian chart peak was 20.
Source: Author wwe84

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