1970s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol. 72 Quiz

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1. "Everlasting Love"

Answer: Doug Parkinson

"Everlasting Love" from Doug Parkinson debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 9th 1974.

The highest Australian chart peak was 22.

Cover version of: Robert Knight - "Everlasting Love" (1967).

2. "The Wild One"

Answer: Suzi Quatro

"The Wild One" from Suzi Quatro debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 9th 1974.

The highest Australian chart peak was two.

Cover version of: Johnny O'Keefe - "Wild One" (1958).

Album: "Quatro" (1974).

3. "Junior's Farm"

Answer: Paul McCartney & Wings

"Junior's Farm" from Paul McCartney & Wings debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 9th 1974.

The highest Australian chart peak was 11.

Highest worldwide peak was three (New Zealand and United States).

4. "Cat's In The Cradle"

Answer: Harry Chapin

"Cat's In The Cradle" from Harry Chapin debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 16th 1974.

The highest Australian chart peak was six.

Highest worldwide peak was one (United States).

Grammy nomination:
Best Male Pop Vocal Performance - 1975.

Album: "Verities & Balderdash" (1974).

5. "Farewell"

Answer: Rod Stewart

"Farewell" from Rod Stewart debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 16th 1974.

The highest Australian chart peak was 47.

Highest worldwide peak was seven (United Kingdom).

Album: "Smiler" (1974).

6. "You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet"

Answer: Bachman-Turner Overdrive

"You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet" from Bachman-Turner Overdrive debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 23rd 1974.

The highest Australian chart peak was four.

The song peaked at number one in:
Canada.
Denmark.
South Africa (Ended 1975 as the highest selling single of the year).
United States.
West Germany.

Album: "Not Fragile" (1974).

7. "Please Mr. Postman"

Answer: Carpenters

"Please Mr. Postman" from Carpenters debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 23rd 1974.

The highest Australian chart peak was one.

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

Cover version of: The Marvelettes - "Please Mr. Postman" (1961).

Album: "Horizon" (1975).

8. "It's Midnight"

Answer: Elvis Presley

"It's Midnight" from Elvis Presley debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 23rd 1974.

The highest Australian chart peak was 41.

Highest worldwide peak was 19 (Canada).

Album: "Promised Land" (1975).

9. "Bungle In The Jungle"

Answer: Jethro Tull

"Bungle In The Jungle" from Jethro Tull debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 23rd 1974.

The highest Australian chart peak was 32.

Highest worldwide peak was four (Canada).

Album: "War Child" (1974).

10. "Only You"

Answer: Ringo Starr

"Only You" from Ringo Starr debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 23rd 1974.

The highest Australian chart peak was 45.

Highest worldwide peak was six (United States).

Cover version of: The Platters - "Only You (And You Alone)" (1955).

Album: "Goodnight Vienna" (1974).

11. "Horror Movie"

Answer: Skyhooks

"Horror Movie" from Skyhooks debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on December 23rd 1974.

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

Album: "Living In The 70's" (1974).

12. "The Newcastle Song"

Answer: Bob Hudson

"The Newcastle Song" from Bob Hudson debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on January 6th 1975.

The highest Australian chart peak was one.

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

Album: "Newcastle Song" (1974).

13. "It's A Man's Man's World"

Answer: Renee Geyer

"It's A Man's Man's World" from Renee Geyer debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on January 6th 1975.

The highest Australian chart peak was 44.

Cover version of: James Brown - "It's A Man's Man's Man's World" (1966).

Album" "It's A Man's Man's World" (1974).

14. "Down On The Beach Tonight"

Answer: The Drifters

"Down On The Beach Tonight" from The Drifters debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on January 6th 1975.

The highest Australian chart peak was 42.

Highest worldwide peak was seven (United Kingdom).

Album: "Love Games" (1975).

15. "Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds"

Answer: Elton John

"Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds" from Elton John debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on January 13th 1975.

The highest Australian chart peak was three.

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

Cover version of: The Beatles - "Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds" (1967).

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Questions		Choices
1. "Everlasting Love"		Harry Chapin
2. "The Wild One"		Jethro Tull
3. "Junior's Farm"		Skyhooks
4. "Cat's In The Cradle"		Carpenters
5. "Farewell"		Suzi Quatro
6. "You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet"		Rod Stewart
7. "Please Mr. Postman"		Paul McCartney & Wings
8. "It's Midnight"		Bachman-Turner Overdrive
9. "Bungle In The Jungle"		Bob Hudson
10. "Only You"		Renee Geyer
11. "Horror Movie"		Elvis Presley
12. "The Newcastle Song"		Ringo Starr
13. "It's A Man's Man's World"		The Drifters
14. "Down On The Beach Tonight"		Doug Parkinson
15. "Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds"		Elton John

Match the song to the singer/band that debuted in the Australian Singles Chart in the weeks between December 9th 1974 and January 13th 1975.