1970s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol. 77 Quiz

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1. "Make Me Smile (Come Up and See Me)"

Answer: Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel

"Make Me Smile (Come Up and See Me)" from Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 21st 1975.

The highest Australian chart peak was 17.

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

Album: "The Best Years Of Our Lives" (1975).

2. "Get Dancin'"

Answer: Disco-Tex & The Sex-O-Lettes

"Get Dancin'" from Disco-Tex & The Sex-O-Lettes debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on April 28th 1975.

The highest Australian chart peak was 19.

Highest worldwide peak was eight (Canada and United Kingdom).

Album: "Disco Tex & His Sex-O-Lettes Review" (1975).

3. "Young Americans"

Answer: David Bowie

"Young Americans" from David Bowie debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 5th 1975.

The highest Australian chart peak was 27.

Highest worldwide peak was one (New Zealand).

Album: "Young Americans" (1975).

4. "Lady Marmalade"

Answer: Labelle

"Lady Marmalade" from Labelle debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 5th 1975.

The highest Australian chart peak was 13.

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

Album: "Nightbirds" (1974).

5. "Fire and Rain"

Answer: Marcia Hines

"Fire and Rain" from Marcia Hines debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 12th 1975.

The highest Australian chart peak was 17.

Cover version of: James Taylor - "Fire and Rain" (1970).

Marcia Hines debut single.

Album: "Marcia Shines" (1975).

6. "Jackie Blue"

Answer: The Ozark Mountain Daredevils

"Jackie Blue" from The Ozark Mountain Daredevils debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 12th 1975.

The highest Australian chart peak was 27.

Highest worldwide peak was two (Canada).

Album: "It'll Shine When It Shines" (1974).

7. "Fox On The Run"

Answer: The Sweet

"Fox On The Run" from The Sweet debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 12th 1975.

The highest Australian chart peak was one.

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

Album: "Desolation Boulevard" (1974).

8. "Happy Birthday Baby"

Answer: Tony Christie

"Happy Birthday Baby" from Tony Christie debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 12th 1975.

The highest Australian chart peak was 14.

Highest worldwide peak was seven (New Zealand).

9. "He Don't Love You (Like I Love You)"

Answer: Tony Orlando & Dawn

"He Don't Love You (Like I Love You)" from Tony Orlando & Dawn debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 12th 1975.

The highest Australian chart peak was 33.

Highest worldwide peak was one (United States).

Cover version of: Jerry Butler - "He Will Break Your Heart" (1960).

Album: "He Don't Love You, Like I Love You" (1975).

10. "Bye Bye Baby"

Answer: Bay City Rollers

"Bye Bye Baby" from Bay City Rollers debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 19th 1975.

The highest Australian chart peak was one.

The song peaked at number one in:
Australia.
Ireland.
United Kingdom (Ended 1975 as the highest selling single of the year).

Cover version of: The Four Seasons - "Bye, Bye, Baby (Baby Goodbye)" (1965).

Album: "Once Upon A Star" (1975).

11. "Before The Next Teardrop Falls"

Answer: Freddy Fender

"Before The Next Teardrop Falls" from Freddy Fender debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 19th 1975.

The highest Australian chart peak was one.

Album: "Before The Next Teardrop Falls" (1974).

12. "Reach Out, I'll Be There"

Answer: Gloria Gaynor

"Reach Out, I'll Be There" from Gloria Gaynor debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 19th 1975.

The highest Australian chart peak was 35.

Highest worldwide peak was three (The Netherlands).

Cover version of: The Four Tops - "Reach Out I'll Be There" (1966).

Album: "Never Can Say Goodbye" (1975).

13. "Bony Moronie"

Answer: Hush

"Bony Moronie" from Hush debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 19th 1975.

The highest Australian chart peak was four.

Cover version of: Larry Williams - "Bony Moronie" (1957).

Album: "Rough Tough 'n Ready" (1975).

14. "Misty"

Answer: Ray Stevens

"Misty" from Ray Stevens debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 19th 1975.

The highest Australian chart peak was five.

Highest worldwide peak was two (Ireland and United Kingdom).

Cover version of: Erroll Garner - "Misty" (1954).

Album: "Misty" (1975).

15. "Only Yesterday"

Answer: Carpenters

"Only Yesterday" from Carpenters debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on May 26th 1975.

The highest Australian chart peak was 16.

Highest worldwide peak was two (Canada).

Album: "Horizon" (1975).

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Questions		Choices
1. "Make Me Smile (Come Up and See Me)"		Marcia Hines
2. "Get Dancin'"		David Bowie
3. "Young Americans"		Carpenters
4. "Lady Marmalade"		Labelle
5. "Fire and Rain"		Hush
6. "Jackie Blue"		Disco-Tex & The Sex-O-Lettes
7. "Fox On The Run"		Bay City Rollers
8. "Happy Birthday Baby"		Gloria Gaynor
9. "He Don't Love You (Like I Love You)"		Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel
10. "Bye Bye Baby"		The Sweet
11. "Before The Next Teardrop Falls"		Tony Christie
12. "Reach Out, I'll Be There"		Freddy Fender
13. "Bony Moronie"		Ray Stevens
14. "Misty"		The Ozark Mountain Daredevils
15. "Only Yesterday"		Tony Orlando & Dawn

Match the song to the singer/band that debuted in the Australian Singles Chart in the weeks between April 21st and May 26th 1975.