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Quiz about Songs Of 1979 In Other Words
Quiz about Songs Of 1979 In Other Words

Songs Of 1979 In Other Words Trivia Quiz


The titles to these songs of 1979 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 1979 charts.

A matching quiz by bigjohnsludge. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Time
3 mins
Type
Match Quiz
Quiz #
410,177
Updated
Sep 19 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
218
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 199 (8/10), joyland (10/10), Guest 81 (4/10).
(a) Drag-and-drop from the right to the left, or (b) click on a right side answer box and then on a left side box to move it.
QuestionsChoices
1. "Naughty Young Females"  
  Toto
2. "Back Together Again"  
  Cheap Trick
3. "Refrain From Weeping at a Deafening Volume"  
  Supertramp
4. "The Analytically Deducible Tune"  
  Melissa Manchester
5. "I Desire You to Desire Me"  
  Kenny Rogers
6. "The High Roller"  
  Peaches & Herb
7. "Keep a Grasp on the Queue"  
  Sister Sledge
8. "All of Us Happen to Be Related"  
  England Dan & John Ford Coley
9. "Adoration Happens to Be the Solution"  
  Donna Summer
10. "Refrain From Lowering Me"  
  Electric Light Orchestra





Select each answer

1. "Naughty Young Females"
2. "Back Together Again"
3. "Refrain From Weeping at a Deafening Volume"
4. "The Analytically Deducible Tune"
5. "I Desire You to Desire Me"
6. "The High Roller"
7. "Keep a Grasp on the Queue"
8. "All of Us Happen to Be Related"
9. "Adoration Happens to Be the Solution"
10. "Refrain From Lowering Me"

Most Recent Scores
Feb 02 2024 : Guest 199: 8/10
Feb 02 2024 : joyland: 10/10
Feb 02 2024 : Guest 81: 4/10
Feb 02 2024 : Guest 71: 10/10
Feb 02 2024 : aandp1955: 8/10
Feb 02 2024 : Guest 68: 10/10
Feb 02 2024 : Guest 72: 8/10

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. "Naughty Young Females"

Answer: Donna Summer

"Bad Girls" by American singer Donna Summer was released in 1979 and reached number on on the US Billboard Hot 100, US Hot Soul Singles, and US Dance Club Songs charts. Other hits by Summer include "Love to Love You Baby", "Last Dance", and "Hot Stuff".
2. "Back Together Again"

Answer: Peaches & Herb

"Reunited" by Peaches & Herb was released in 1979 and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Other songs by the duo include "Close Your Eyes", "Love Is Strange", "When He Touches Me (Nothing Else Matters), and "I Pledge My Love".
3. "Refrain From Weeping at a Deafening Volume"

Answer: Melissa Manchester

"Don't Cry Out Loud" by Melissa Manchester was released in October of 1978 and reached number 10 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1979. Manchester was a back-up singer for Bette Midler as a member of the Harlettes in 1971. Other songs by Manchester include "Midnight Blue", "Just You and I", and "You Should Hear How She Talks About You".
4. "The Analytically Deducible Tune"

Answer: Supertramp

"The Logical Song" by English rock group Supertramp was released in 1979 and reached number six on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Other songs by the band include "It's Raining Again", "Cannonball", "Give a Little Bit", and "Bloody Well Right".
5. "I Desire You to Desire Me"

Answer: Cheap Trick

"I Want You to Want Me" by American rock band Cheap Trick was released in 1977 but didn't make it to its peak position of number seven on the US Hot 100 chart till 1979. Other songs by the group include "Dream Police", "Surrender", and "Ain't That a Shame".
6. "The High Roller"

Answer: Kenny Rogers

"The Gambler" by American country singer Kenny Rogers was released in November of 1978 and reached number one on the US Hot Country Songs (Billboard) chart in 1979. Other hits by Rogers include "Lucille", "She Believes in Me", "Coward of the County", "Lady", and "Islands in the Stream" (with Dolly Parton).
7. "Keep a Grasp on the Queue"

Answer: Toto

"Hold the Line" by American rock band Toto was released in October 1978 and reached number five on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1979. Other songs by the band include "Rosanna", "Africa", and "Stranger in Town".
8. "All of Us Happen to Be Related"

Answer: Sister Sledge

"We Are Family" by American vocal group Sister Sledge was released in 1979 and reached number two on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Other songs by the group include "Protect Our Love", "He's the Greatest Dancer", and "My Guy".
9. "Adoration Happens to Be the Solution"

Answer: England Dan & John Ford Coley

"Love is the Answer" by American soft rock duo England Dan & John Ford Coley was released in 1977 and reached number 10 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1979. Other hits by the duo include "I'd Really Love to See You Tonight", "It's Sad to Belong", and "Nights Are Forever Without You".
10. "Refrain From Lowering Me"

Answer: Electric Light Orchestra

"Don't Bring Me Down" by English rock band the Electric Light Orchestra was released in 1979 and reached number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Other hits by the band include "Evil Woman", "Strange Magic", "Telephone Line", and "Xanadu".
Source: Author bigjohnsludge

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