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Quiz about Songs Of 1978 In Other Words
Quiz about Songs Of 1978 In Other Words

Songs Of 1978 In Other Words Trivia Quiz

The titles to these songs of 1978 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 1978 charts.

A matching quiz by bigjohnsludge. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
bigjohnsludge
Time
3 mins
Type
Match Quiz
Quiz #
410,171
Updated
Sep 18 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
324
Awards
Top 10% Quiz
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QuestionsChoices
1. "You Luminate My Existence"  
  Debbie Boone
2. "Just Thinking About and Remembering the Past"  
  Johnny Mathis & Deniece Williams
3. "Infant Child Please Return"  
  Nick Gilder
4. "Lubricant"  
  Little River Band
5. "Adios Young Female"  
  Billy Joel
6. "Exactly the Manner in Which You Present Yourself"  
  David Gates
7. "Sweltering Youngster Within the Town"  
  Frankie Valli
8. "Way More Than Needed, Not Enough, Not On Time"  
  Bonnie Tyler
9. "It Happens To Be A Pain in the Blood Pumping Organ"  
  Player
10. "Bread and Cake Maker Avenue"  
  Gerry Rafferty





Select each answer

1. "You Luminate My Existence"
2. "Just Thinking About and Remembering the Past"
3. "Infant Child Please Return"
4. "Lubricant"
5. "Adios Young Female"
6. "Exactly the Manner in Which You Present Yourself"
7. "Sweltering Youngster Within the Town"
8. "Way More Than Needed, Not Enough, Not On Time"
9. "It Happens To Be A Pain in the Blood Pumping Organ"
10. "Bread and Cake Maker Avenue"

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. "You Luminate My Existence"

Answer: Debbie Boone

 "You Light Up My Life" by Debbie Boone was released in 1977 and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1978. Debbie Boone is the daughter of crooner Pat Boone. Debbie had greater success on Country Music charts with the songs "God Knows", "My Heart Has a Mind of Its Own", "Breakin' in a Brand New Broken Heart", and "Are You on the Road to Lovin' Me Again" in 1980, which reached number one on the Billboard Country chart.
2. "Just Thinking About and Remembering the Past"

Answer: Little River Band

 "Reminiscing" by Australian soft rock music group Little River Band was released in 1978 and reached number three on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Other songs by the group include "Help Is on Its Way", "Lady", "Lonesome Loser", and "Cool Change".
3. "Infant Child Please Return"

Answer: Player

 "Baby Come Back" by the British-American rock band Player was released in October of 1977 and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1978. Other songs by the band include "This Time I'm in It for Love", "Prisoner of Your Love", and "It's for You".
4. "Lubricant"

Answer: Frankie Valli

 "Grease" by Frankie Valli was released in 1978 and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song was written by Barry Gibb for the 1978 movie "Grease" starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John.
5. "Adios Young Female"

Answer: David Gates

 "Goodbye Girl" by David Gates was released in December of 1977 and reached number three on the US Adult Contemporary (Billboard) chart in 1978. The song was used as the theme song for the 1977 movie "The Goodbye Girl" starring Richard Dreyfuss and Marsha Mason. The song was the biggest hit of Gates' solo career after leaving the band Bread.
6. "Exactly the Manner in Which You Present Yourself"

Answer: Billy Joel

 "Just the Way You Are" by Billy Joel was released in September of 1977 and reached number three on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1978. The song won two Grammy Awards for Record of the Year and Song of the Year in 1979.
7. "Sweltering Youngster Within the Town"

Answer: Nick Gilder

 "Hot Child in the City" by English-Canadian musician Nick Gilder was released in October of 1977 and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1978. Other songs by Gilder include "Roxy Roller", "Here Comes the Night", and "Wild Ones (Feeling Electric)". "Hot Child in the City" was Gilders' only song to reach the top 40 on U.S. charts.
8. "Way More Than Needed, Not Enough, Not On Time"

Answer: Johnny Mathis & Deniece Williams

 "Too Much, Too Little, Too Late" by singers Johnny Mathis and Deniece Williams was released in 1978 and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song was a comeback song for Johnny Mathis and was his last song to reach the top ten on U.S. charts.
9. "It Happens To Be A Pain in the Blood Pumping Organ"

Answer: Bonnie Tyler

 "It's a Heartache" by Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler was released in November of 1977 and reached number three on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1978. Other songs by Tyler include "Total Eclipse of the Heart", and "Holding Out for a Hero".
10. "Bread and Cake Maker Avenue"

Answer: Gerry Rafferty

 "Baker Street" by Scottish singer-songwriter Gerry Rafferty was released in 1978 and reached number two on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Other songs by Rafferty include "Right Down the Line", "Home and Dry", "Days Gone Down", and "Get It Right Next Time".
Source: Author bigjohnsludge

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