Songs Of 1973 In Other Words II 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.

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. "How Conceited You Are"

Answer: Carly Simon

"You're So Vain" by American singer and songwriter Carly Simon was released in 1973 and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song was featured in the 2003 film "How to Lose A Guy In 10 Days".

2. "Give Me a Tap When the Sun Comes Up"

Answer: Diana Ross

"Touch Me in the Morning" by Diana Ross was released in 1973 an reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Other songs by Ross include "Ain't No Mountain High Enough", "Last Time I Saw Him", "Love Hangover", "Upside Down", and "It's My Turn".

3. "You Nor I (Wish To Be the Person Who Initiates the Farewell)"

Answer: Gladys Knight & the Pips

"Neither One of Us (Wants to Be the First to Say Goodbye)" by Gladys Knight & the Pips was released in December 1972 and reached number two on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1973. Other songs by the group include "Every Beat of My Heart", "The End of Our Road", "If I Were Your Woman", and "Midnight Train to Georgia".

4. "Presto Chango"

Answer: Focus

"Hocus Pocus" by the Dutch rock band Focus was released in 1973 and reached number nine on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. The band never had another single reach the top 70 on U.S. charts.

5. "The Day Before Today an Extra Time"

Answer: The Carpenters

"Yesterday Once More" by the Carpenters was released in 1973 and reached number two on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Other songs by the duo include "Ticket to Ride", "We've Only Just Begun", "Rainy Days and Mondays", and "Please Mr. Postman".

6. "50 Percent Hybridized Person"

Answer: Cher

"Half-Breed" by Cher was released in 1973 and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Other songs by Cher include "Woman's World", "You Haven't Seen the Last of Me", "Believe", and "If I Could Turn Back Time".

7. "Plush Cushion Gossip"

Answer: Sylvia

"Pillow Talk" by singer and songwriter Sylvia was released in 1973 and reached number three on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Other songs by Sylvia include "Sweet Stuff", "Easy Evil", "Didn't I", and "Have You Had Any Lately?".

8. "Adores Me As If I Were A Granite Orb"

Answer: Paul Simon

"Loves Me Like a Rock" by the American singer-songwriter Paul Simon was released in 1973 and reached number two on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Other songs by Simon include "You Can Call Me Al", "One-Trick Pony", "Late in the Evening", and "Still Crazy After All These Years".

9. "There Isn't An Adult Female (Similar to the One I Possess)"

Answer: The Four Tops

"Ain't No Woman (Like the One I've Got)" by the Four Tops was released in 1973 and reached number four on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. Other songs by the group include "Baby I Need Your Loving", "I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch)", "Reach Out I'll Be There", and "Bernadette".

10. "Lower Yourself"

Answer: Gilbert O'Sullivan

"Get Down" by Irish singer-songwriter Gilbert O'Sullivan was released in 1973 and reached number seven on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. Other songs by O'Sullivan include "Alone Again (Naturally)", "Clair", "Out of the Question", and "Ooh, Baby".

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Questions		Choices
1. "How Conceited You Are"		Cher
2. "Give Me a Tap When the Sun Comes Up"		Focus
3. "You Nor I (Wish To Be the Person Who Initiates the Farewell)"		Diana Ross
4. "Presto Chango"		Gilbert O'Sullivan
5. "The Day Before Today an Extra Time"		Carly Simon
6. "50 Percent Hybridized Person"		Paul Simon
7. "Plush Cushion Gossip"		Gladys Knight & the Pips
8. "Adores Me As If I Were A Granite Orb"		Sylvia
9. "There Isn't An Adult Female (Similar to the One I Possess)"		The Four Tops
10. "Lower Yourself"		The Carpenters