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Songs Of 1974 In Other Words II Quiz

The titles to these songs of 1974 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 1974 charts.

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

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. "Three Month Periods in the Star in the Center of the Solar System"

Answer: Terry Jacks

"Seasons in the Sun" by Terry Jacks was released in 1974 and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song also reached the number one spot on charts in 14 other countries.

2. "The Behavior in Which We Used to Conduct Ourselves in the Past"

Answer: Barbra Streisand

"The Way We Were" by American singer Barbra Streisand was released in September 1973 and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1974. Other songs by Streisand include "People", "Funny Girl", "He Touched Me", "Where You Lead", and "Woman in Love".

3. "Very Fast in a Specified Direction"

Answer: Ray Stevens

"The Streak" by Ray Stevens was released in 1974 and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Other songs by Stevens include "Ahab the Arab", "Harry The Hairy Ape", "Gitarzan", "Everything Is Beautiful", and "Honky Tonk Waltz".

4. "12:00 A.M. at the Shaded Desert Watering Hole"

Answer: Maria Muldaur

"Midnight at the Oasis" by American folk and blues singer Maria Muldaur was released in 1974 and reached number six on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Other songs by Muldaur include "Any Old Time", "Heart of Mine", and "Mad Mad Me".

5. "Orchestra in Full Sprint"

Answer: Paul McCartney and Wings

"Band on the Run" by Paul McCartney and Wings was released in 1974 and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Other songs by the group include "My Love", "Helen Wheels", "Jet", "Listen to What the Man Said", and "Silly Love Songs".

6. "The Prettiest Young Female of Them All"

Answer: Charlie Rich

"The Most Beautiful Girl" by Charlie Rich was released in August 1973 and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1974. Other songs by Rich include "Set Me Free", "Behind Closed Doors", "There Won't Be Anymore", and "Every Time You Touch Me (I Get High)".

7. "(You Happen To Be) Giving Birth To My Child"

Answer: Paul Anka

"(You're) Having My Baby" by Canadian singer Paul Anka was released in 1974 and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Other songs by Anka include "Diana", "You Are My Destiny", "Lonely Boy", "Tonight My Love, Tonight", and "Goodnight, My Love".

8. "Tilt Me Back and Forth in a Tenderhearted Manner"

Answer: Andy Kim

"Rock Me Gently" by Andy Kim was released in 1974 and reached number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. Other songs by Kim include "How'd We Ever Get This Way?", "Baby, I Love You", and "Fire, Baby I'm on Fire".

9. "I Only Wish Not to Be Companionless"

Answer: The Main Ingredient

"Just Don't Want to Be Lonely" by The Main Ingredient was released in 1974 and reached number ten on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Other songs by the group include "I'm So Proud", "Happiness Is Just Around the Bend", and "Everybody Plays the Fool".

10. "The Comedian"

Answer: Steve Miller Band

"The Joker" by the Steve Miller Band was released in August 1973 and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1974. The song also reached the top ten on charts in ten other countries.

Source: Author bigjohnsludge

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Questions		Choices
1. "Three Month Periods in the Star in the Center of the Solar System"		Paul Anka
2. "The Behavior in Which We Used to Conduct Ourselves in the Past"		Maria Muldaur
3. "Very Fast in a Specified Direction"		Charlie Rich
4. "12:00 A.M. at the Shaded Desert Watering Hole"		The Main Ingredient
5. "Orchestra in Full Sprint"		Paul McCartney and Wings
6. "The Prettiest Young Female of Them All"		Barbra Streisand
7. "(You Happen To Be) Giving Birth To My Child"		Steve Miller Band
8. "Tilt Me Back and Forth in a Tenderhearted Manner"		Ray Stevens
9. "I Only Wish Not to Be Companionless"		Terry Jacks
10. "The Comedian"		Andy Kim