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Quiz about 1970s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol 80
Quiz about 1970s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol 80

1970s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol. 80 Quiz

Match the song to the singer/band that debuted in the Australian Singles Chart in the weeks between July 21st and August 25th 1975.

A matching quiz by wwe84. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
wwe84
Time
3 mins
Type
Match Quiz
Quiz #
421,655
Updated
Nov 17 25
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
12 / 15
Plays
43
Last 3 plays: opsimath (13/15), Guest 86 (13/15), Rizeeve (15/15).
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QuestionsChoices
1. "The Tears I Cried"  
  Janis Ian
2. "The Hustle"  
  Austin Roberts
3. "Jive Talkin'"  
  Olivia Newton-John
4. "You're My Best Friend"  
  Glen Campbell
5. "Rhinestone Cowboy"  
  George Baker Selection
6. "Only Women Bleed"  
  The Glitter Band
7. "Paloma Blanca"  
  Alice Cooper
8. "How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)"  
  Don Williams
9. "At Seventeen"  
  10cc
10. "Please Mr. Please"  
  James Taylor
11. "Life"  
  Sherbet
12. "I'm Not In Love"  
  10cc
13. "The Way We Were/Try To Remember (Medley)"  
  Van McCoy & The Soul City Symphony
14. "Life Is A Minestrone"  
  Gladys Knight & The Pips
15. "Rocky"  
  Bee Gees





Select each answer

1. "The Tears I Cried"
2. "The Hustle"
3. "Jive Talkin'"
4. "You're My Best Friend"
5. "Rhinestone Cowboy"
6. "Only Women Bleed"
7. "Paloma Blanca"
8. "How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)"
9. "At Seventeen"
10. "Please Mr. Please"
11. "Life"
12. "I'm Not In Love"
13. "The Way We Were/Try To Remember (Medley)"
14. "Life Is A Minestrone"
15. "Rocky"

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. "The Tears I Cried"

Answer: The Glitter Band

 "The Tears I Cried" from The Glitter Band debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on July 21st 1975.

The highest Australian chart peak was seven.
2. "The Hustle"

Answer: Van McCoy & The Soul City Symphony

 "The Hustle" from Van McCoy & The Soul City Symphony debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on July 21st 1975.

The highest Australian chart peak was nine.

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

Grammy wins:
Best Pop Instrumental Performance - 1976.

Album: "Disco Baby" (1975).
3. "Jive Talkin'"

Answer: Bee Gees

 "Jive Talkin'" from Bee Gees debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on August 4th 1975.

The highest Australian chart peak was 14.

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

Album: "Main Course" (1975).
4. "You're My Best Friend"

Answer: Don Williams

 "You're My Best Friend" from Don Williams debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on August 4th 1975.

The highest Australian chart peak was 50.

Highest worldwide peak was four (South Africa).

Album: "You're My Best Friend" (1975).
5. "Rhinestone Cowboy"

Answer: Glen Campbell

 "Rhinestone Cowboy" from Glen Campbell debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on August 4th 1975.

The highest Australian chart peak was five.

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

Grammy nominations:
*Record Of The Year - 1976.
*Best Male Pop Vocal Performance - 1976.

Album: "Rhinestone Cowboy" (1975).
6. "Only Women Bleed"

Answer: Alice Cooper

 "Only Women Bleed" from Alice Cooper debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on August 11th 1975.

The highest Australian chart peak was 50.

Highest worldwide peak was one (Canada).

Album: "Welcome To My Nightmare" (1975).
7. "Paloma Blanca"

Answer: George Baker Selection

 "Paloma Blanca" from George Baker Selection debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on August 11th 1975.

The highest Australian chart peak was two.

The song peaked at number one in:
Austria.
Belgium (Ended 1975 as the highest selling single of the year).
Finland.
The Netherlands (Ended 1975 as the highest selling single of the year).
New Zealand.
Norway.
South Africa.
Sweden.
Switzerland.
West Germany (Ended 1975 as the highest selling single of the year).

Album: "Paloma Blanca" (1975).
8. "How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)"

Answer: James Taylor

 "How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)" from James Taylor debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on August 11th 1975.

The highest Australian chart peak was 35.

Highest worldwide peak was one (Canada).

Cover version of: Marvin Gaye - "How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)" (1964).

Album: "Gorilla" (1975).
9. "At Seventeen"

Answer: Janis Ian

 "At Seventeen" from Janis Ian debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on August 11th 1975.

The highest Australian chart peak was 18.

Highest worldwide peak was three (United States).

Grammy wins and nominations:
*Best Female Pop Vocal Performance - 1976 (Won).
*Record Of The Year - 1976 (Nominated).
*Song Of The Year - 1976 (Nominated).

Album: "Between The Lines" (1975).
10. "Please Mr. Please"

Answer: Olivia Newton-John

 "Please Mr. Please" from Olivia Newton-John debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on August 11th 1975.

The highest Australian chart peak was 34.

Highest worldwide peak was one (Canada).

Album: "Have You Never Been Mellow" (1975).
11. "Life"

Answer: Sherbet

 "Life" from Sherbet debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on August 11th 1975.

The highest Australian chart peak was four.

Album: "Life... Is For Living" (1975).
12. "I'm Not In Love"

Answer: 10cc

 "I'm Not In Love" from 10cc debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on August 18th 1975.

The highest Australian chart peak was three.

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

Album: "The Original Soundtrack" (1975).
13. "The Way We Were/Try To Remember (Medley)"

Answer: Gladys Knight & The Pips

 "The Way We Were/Try To Remember (Medley)" from Gladys Knight & The Pips debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on August 18th 1975.

The highest Australian chart peak was 43.

Highest worldwide peak was four (Canada).
14. "Life Is A Minestrone"

Answer: 10cc

 "Life Is A Minestrone" from 10cc debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on August 25th 1975.

The highest Australian chart peak was 48.

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

Album: "The Original Soundtrack" (1975).
15. "Rocky"

Answer: Austin Roberts

 "Rocky" from Austin Roberts debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on August 25th 1975.

The highest Australian chart peak was 25.

The song peaked at number one in:
South Africa.
West Germany.

Cover version of: Dickey Lee - "Rocky" (1975).

Album: "Rocky" (1975).
Source: Author wwe84

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