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Quiz about Songs Of 1973 In Other Words
Quiz about Songs Of 1973 In Other Words

Songs Of 1973 In Other Words Trivia Quiz

The titles to these songs of 1973 have been re-worded. Your mission, if you decide to accept it, is to decipher the song titles and match them to the actual artists that did them. All songs reached their peak positions on 1973 charts.

A matching quiz by bigjohnsludge. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
bigjohnsludge
Time
3 mins
Type
Match Quiz
Quiz #
410,137
Updated
Sep 07 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
268
Awards
Top 20% Quiz
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QuestionsChoices
1. "Float Slowly In Another Direction"  
  Seals and Crofts
2. "Precise Location, Incorrect Instant"  
  Paul Simon
3. "The Subsequent Early Day Time"  
  Gladys Knight & the Pips
4. "Adore Me As If I Were A Granite Orb"  
  Paul McCartney & Wings
5. "Solid Form of Carbon in a Crystal Structure Young Female"  
  Deep Purple
6. "12:00 A.M. Railed Transport to the Peach State"  
  Dr. John
7. "Have a Cigarette While Floating on H2O"  
  Steely Dan
8. "Exist and Allow to Expire"  
  Edward Bear
9. "Final Ditty"  
  Maureen McGovern
10. "Repeat What You Did"  
  Dobie Gray





Select each answer

1. "Float Slowly In Another Direction"
2. "Precise Location, Incorrect Instant"
3. "The Subsequent Early Day Time"
4. "Adore Me As If I Were A Granite Orb"
5. "Solid Form of Carbon in a Crystal Structure Young Female"
6. "12:00 A.M. Railed Transport to the Peach State"
7. "Have a Cigarette While Floating on H2O"
8. "Exist and Allow to Expire"
9. "Final Ditty"
10. "Repeat What You Did"

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. "Float Slowly In Another Direction"

Answer: Dobie Gray

 "Drift Away" by Dobie Gray was released in 1972 and reached number five on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1973. Other songs by Gray include "The 'In' Crowd", "Loving Arms", and a re-do of "Drift Away" with Uncle Kracker in 2003 that reached number eight on the charts.
2. "Precise Location, Incorrect Instant"

Answer: Dr. John

 "Right Place, Wrong Time" by American musician Dr. John was released in 1973 and reached number nine on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Other songs by Dr. John include "Rite Away", "Such a Night", and "Curious George Theme Song".
3. "The Subsequent Early Day Time"

Answer: Maureen McGovern

 "The Morning After" by Maureen McGovern was released in 1973 and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song was featured in the 1972 film "The Poseidon Adventure" where it won the Oscar for 'Best Original Song'.
4. "Adore Me As If I Were A Granite Orb"

Answer: Paul Simon

 "Love Me Like a Rock" by Paul Simon was released in 1973 and reached number two on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Other hits by Simon include "Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard", "Take Me to the Mardi Gras", "Mother and Child Reunion", and "Still Crazy After All These Years".
5. "Solid Form of Carbon in a Crystal Structure Young Female"

Answer: Seals and Crofts

 "Diamond Girl" by American soft rock duo Seals and Crofts was released in 1973 and reached number six on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Other hits by the duo include "Summer Breeze", "We May Never Pass This Way (Again)", and "Get Closer".
6. "12:00 A.M. Railed Transport to the Peach State"

Answer: Gladys Knight & the Pips

 "Midnight Train to Georgia" by Gladys Knight & Pips was released in 1973 and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100, Cash Box Top 100, and US Billboard R&B charts. Other songs by the group include "I Heard It Through the Grapevine", "If I Were Your Woman", an "Neither One of Us (Wants to Be the First to Say Goodbye)".
7. "Have a Cigarette While Floating on H2O"

Answer: Deep Purple

 "Smoke on the Water" by English rock band Deep Purple was released in 1973 and reached number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Other songs by the band include "Hush", "Woman from Tokyo", and "Strange Kind of Woman".
8. "Exist and Allow to Expire"

Answer: Paul McCartney & Wings

 "Live and Let Die" by Paul McCartney & Wings was released in 1973 and reached number two on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song was also used as the theme song for the Bond movie of the same name. Other songs by the group include "Hi, Hi, Hi", "My Love", "Helen Wheels", "Jet", and "Band on the Run".
9. "Final Ditty"

Answer: Edward Bear

 "Last Song" by Canadian trio Edward Bear was released in December of 1972 and reached number three on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1973. Their song "Close Your Eyes" later in 1973 was the only other single by the group to make it into the top 40 on U.S. charts.
10. "Repeat What You Did"

Answer: Steely Dan

 "Do It Again" by American rock group Steely Dan was released in 1972 and reached number six on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1973. Other hits by the group include "Reelin' In the Years", "Rikki Don't Lose That Number", "Hey Nineteen", "Peg", and "Deacon Blues".
Source: Author bigjohnsludge

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