1970s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol. 63 Quiz

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. "La Grange"

Answer: ZZ Top

"La Grange" from ZZ Top debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 15th 1974.

The highest Australian chart peak was 21.

Album: "Tres Hombres" (1973).

2. "A Hard Rain's a-Gonna Fall"

Answer: Bryan Ferry

"A Hard Rain's a-Gonna Fall" from Bryan Ferry debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 22nd 1974.

The highest Australian chart peak was 23.

Highest worldwide peak was ten (United Kingdom).

Bryan Ferry's debut solo single.

Cover version of: Bob Dylan - "A Hard Rain's a-Gonna Fall" (1963).

Album: "These Foolish Things" (1973).

3. "She's My Kind Of Woman"

Answer: Johnny Chester

"She's My Kind Of Woman" from Johnny Chester debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 22nd 1974.

The highest Australian chart peak was 14.

4. "The Entertainer"

Answer: Marvin Hamlisch

"The Entertainer" from Marvin Hamlisch debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 22nd 1974.

The highest Australian chart peak was two.

Grammy wins:
Best Pop Instrumental Performance - 1975.

In 1974, "The Entertainer" won the Academy Award for Best Original Score for the film "The Sting".

5. "Billy-Don't Be A Hero"

Answer: Paper Lace

"Billy-Don't Be A Hero" from Paper Lace debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 22nd 1974.

The highest Australian chart peak was one.

The song peaked at number one in:
Australia.
Ireland.
United Kingdom.

Album: "Paper Lace and Other Bits Of Material" (1974).

6. "Jealous Mind"

Answer: Alvin Stardust

"Jealous Mind" from Alvin Stardust debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 29th 1974.

The highest Australian chart peak was 27.

The song peaked at number one in:
Ireland.
United Kingdom.

Album: "The Untouchable" (1974).

7. "If I Didn't Care"

Answer: David Cassidy

"If I Didn't Care" from David Cassidy debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 29th 1974.

The highest Australian chart peak was 20.

Highest worldwide peak was nine (United Kingdom).

Cover version of: The Ink Spots - "If I Didn't Care" (1939).

8. "Take Good Care Of Her"

Answer: Elvis Presley

"Take Good Care Of Her" from Elvis Presley debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 29th 1974.

The highest Australian chart peak was 43.

Highest worldwide peak was 20 (Ireland).

Cover version of: Adam Wade - "Take Good Care Of Her" (1961).

Album: "Good Times" (1974).

9. "The Loco-Motion"

Answer: Grand Funk Railroad

"The Loco-Motion" from Grand Funk Railroad debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 29th 1974.

The highest Australian chart peak was seven.

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

Cover version of: Little Eva - "The Loco-Motion" (1962).

Album: "Shinin' On" (1974).

10. "Sunshine On My Shoulders"

Answer: John Denver

"Sunshine On My Shoulders" from John Denver debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 29th 1974.

The highest Australian chart peak was 40.

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

Album: "Poems, Prayers & Promises" (1971).

11. "Tubular Bells"

Answer: Mike Oldfield

"Mike Oldfield's Single (Theme From Tubular Bells)" from Mike Oldfield debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 29th 1974.

The highest Australian chart peak was 12.

Highest worldwide peak was three (Canada).

Album: "Tubular Bells" (1973).

12. "Devil Gate Drive"

Answer: Suzi Quatro

"Devil Gate Drive" from Suzi Quatro debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 29th 1974.

The highest Australian chart peak was one.

The song peaked at number one in:
Australia.
Ireland.
Norway.
United Kingdom.

Album: "Quatro" (1974).

13. "Would You Lay With Me (In A Field Of Stone)"

Answer: Judy Stone

"Would You Lay With Me (In A Field Of Stone)" from Judy Stone debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 6th 1974.

The highest Australian chart peak was two.

Cover version of: Tanya Tucker - "Would You Lay With Me (In A Field Of Stone)" (1973).

Album: "In A Field Of Stone" (1974).

14. "Everyday"

Answer: Slade

"Everyday" from Slade debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 6th 1974.

The highest Australian chart peak was 13.

Highest worldwide peak was three (Norway and United Kingdom).

Album: "Old New Borrowed and Blue" (1974).

15. "Angel Face"

Answer: The Glitter Band

"Angel Face" from The Glitter Band debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 6th 1974.

The highest Australian chart peak was 15.

Highest worldwide peak was four (United Kingdom).

Album: "Hey" (1974).

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Questions		Choices
1. "La Grange"		Johnny Chester
2. "A Hard Rain's a-Gonna Fall"		Bryan Ferry
3. "She's My Kind Of Woman"		Marvin Hamlisch
4. "The Entertainer"		Paper Lace
5. "Billy-Don't Be A Hero"		John Denver
6. "Jealous Mind"		Suzi Quatro
7. "If I Didn't Care"		Grand Funk Railroad
8. "Take Good Care Of Her"		Alvin Stardust
9. "The Loco-Motion"		ZZ Top
10. "Sunshine On My Shoulders"		Slade
11. "Tubular Bells"		The Glitter Band
12. "Devil Gate Drive"		Mike Oldfield
13. "Would You Lay With Me (In A Field Of Stone)"		David Cassidy
14. "Everyday"		Judy Stone
15. "Angel Face"		Elvis Presley

Match the song to the singer/band that debuted in the Australian Singles Chart in the weeks between April 15th and May 6th 1974.