1980 Top 100 Country Songs 11-20 Quiz

These are the top country songs of 1980, ranked by playback.fm. Playback.fm is a website that has lists of songs, books and others. Match the song to the singer.

A matching quiz by Morganw2019. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. "One Day at a Time"

Answer: Cristy Lane

"One Day at a Time" was written by Kris Kristofferson and Marijohn Wilkin. This was the only song Cristy had go to number one. There were several other versions of the song sung by Gloria and Marilyn Sellers.

2. "Killin' Time"

Answer: Fred Knoblock and Susan Anton

Fred Knoblock was a member of the music group S-K-O with Paul Overstreet and Thom Schuyler. His songs have been recorded by The Everly Brothers, Chely Wright and George Strait. In 1978 Susan and Mel Tillis had a variety show on ABC. Clint Black had a song "Killin' Time" in 1990.

3. "Seven Bridges Road"

Answer: Eagles

Steve Young was the first to record "Seven Bridges Road" in 1969. When Eagles first began playing stadiums they would warm up before their concerts with "Seven Bridges Road". "Seven Bridges Road" was Eagles' third single to appear on the Billboard C&W chart, reaching number 55.

4. "Lady"

Answer: Kenny Rogers

"Lady" was written by Lionel Richie. He had originally pitched the song to the Commodores but they turned it down. "Lady" was Kenny's biggest hit song as a solo artist.

5. "One In a Million"

Answer: Johnny Lee

"One in a Million" was Johnny's second single released from the album "Lookin' for Love". It stayed at number one for two weeks.

6. "True Love Ways"

Answer: Mickey Gilley

Buddy Holly recorded "True Love Ways" in October 1958, four months before he died. Mickey's version reached number one on the Billboard charts in July 1980.

7. "My Heart"

Answer: Ronnie Milsap

"My Heart" was on Ronnie's album "Milsap Magic". It was his 14th number one song and stayed number one for three weeks.

8. "Drivin' My Life Away"

Answer: Eddie Rabbitt

Eddie wrote "Kentucky Rain" for Elvis Presley and "Pure Love" for Ronnie Milsap. "Drivin' My Life Away" peaked at number five on the Billboard Hot 100 charts. The song was featured on the soundtrack for the movie "Roadie".

9. "Could I Have This Dance"

Answer: Anne Murray

"Could I Have This Dance" was featured on "The Urban Cowboy" soundtrack. In 2007 Anne and Amy Grant performed the song for the cd "Anne Murray Duets: Friends and Legends". "Could I Have This Dance" was Anne's tenth top 40 song.

10. "Starting Over Again"

Answer: Dolly Parton

"Starting Over Again" was written by Donna Summer. It became Dolly's 12th number one song. Reba McEntire covered the song in 1995 for her album "Starting Over".

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Questions	Choices
1. "One Day at a Time"	Eddie Rabbitt
2. "Killin' Time"	Anne Murray
3. "Seven Bridges Road"	Dolly Parton
4. "Lady"	Eagles
5. "One In a Million"	Mickey Gilley
6. "True Love Ways"	Ronnie Milsap
7. "My Heart"	Fred Knoblock and Susan Anton
8. "Drivin' My Life Away"	Kenny Rogers
9. "Could I Have This Dance"	Cristy Lane
10. "Starting Over Again"	Johnny Lee