Music from 1970 Trivia

1. "Lola" was a hit for which British rock band?

From Quiz Hits of 1970 - Part 2

Answer: The Kinks

"Lola" (1970) was recorded by The Kinks and written by band member Ray Davies. It is included on their 1970 album "Lola Versus Powerman and the Moneygoround, Part One". It was a number one hit in Belgium, The Netherlands, New Zealand and South Africa and got to number two in the UK. Australia banned the record because of the controversial subject matter of Lola possibly being a transvestite male.

From Quiz So You Think You Know 1970?

Answer: Green-Eyed Lady

"Green-Eyed Lady" reached number three on the Billboard Hot 100 and ranked number 30 on Billboard's Year-End singles chart. Following the success of their initial effort Sugarloaf somewhat faded from view, but came back strong five years later. In 1975 their song "Don't Call Us, We'll Call You" reached number nine on the Billboard Hot 100. It spent 21 weeks on the chart, four weeks longer than their bigger hit "Green-Eyed Lady".

From Quiz The British Music Scene - 1970

Answer: Simon & Garfunkel

Simon & Garfunkel's fifth and final album together, "Bridge Over Troubled Water", was released in January 1970. It topped the UK album chart periodically for the next two years, spending a total of 33 weeks in the number one position. It was the best-selling album in the UK in both 1970 and 1971 and the best-selling album of the decade. It was also the US Billboard number one album for 1970. The title track from the album also topped the singles charts in both the US and the UK. Of the alternatives, Eric Burdon and the Animals split in 1969 although the original line-up reformed in 1975; The Beatles split permanently in 1970, releasing their final album, "Let it Be", on May 8; and The Monkees split for good in 1971.

From Quiz My Birthday Top Ten - 1970

Answer: Mungo Jerry

Mungo Jerry, led by Ray Dorset, got their name from the character Mungojerrie in T.S.Eliot's "Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats". Though they had more single success in the UK, "In The Summertime" was their only US hit, reaching number three.

From Quiz One Word Title Top Forty US Singles From 1970

Answer: Joni Mitchell

After learning about the festival from her boyfriend at the time, Graham Nash, Joni Mitchell composed "Woodstock". She missed the festival because her agent had her booked on "The Dick Cavett Show". Joni initially included the song on her 1970 "Ladies of the Canyon" album, the same year "Melody Maker" named her "Top Female Performer". The eight-time Grammy Award winner was a no-show when she was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997. Melanie performed a set on Friday, August 15, 1969, at Woodstock. Joan Baez appeared later the same night after Arlo Guthrie. Janis Joplin, fronting The Kozmic Blues Band, played late Saturday night into Sunday morning.

From Quiz Whose Line Was It Anyway? US Number One Hits 1970

Answer: Venus

The Shocking Blue had a number one hit for one week on the US pop chart with "Venus" in 1970. It reached number eight on the UK chart the same year. The Shocking Blue were the first artists from Holland to top the US chart. "Venus" earned them a Gold Record in the US for over 1,000,000 sales and it sold over 5,000,000 copies worldwide. The group broke up in 1974 by which time they had sold more than 13,000,000 records.

From Quiz Whose Line Was It Anyway? UK Number One Hits 1970

Answer: Lee Marvin

Believe it or not, actor Lee Marvin had a number one hit for three weeks on the UK chart with "Wandrin' Star" in 1970. It failed to chart in the US. The song is from the movie "Paint Your Wagon" a musical/comedy/western, starring Lee Marvin and Clint Eastwood. Clint Eastwood sang the B-side of "Wandrin' Star" "I Talk To The Trees" which reached number 18 on the UK chart. It failed to chart in the US. It made both Lee Marvin and Clint Eastwood one hit wonders in the UK. Robert Mitchum sang "Young Billy Young" over the titles and starred in the movie of the same name in 1969. Dean Martin with Ricky Nelson sang "My Rifle, My Pony And Me" in the 1959 move "Rio Bravo".

From Quiz Pop Music Songs of 1970

Answer: In a club in Old Soho

Ray Davies began with the words, "I met her in a club down in Old Soho where you drink champagne and it tastes just like cherry cola...", and the Kinks ended up with a rock era classic about everyone's favorite transvestite. The single was released in June 1970, and it became a top ten hit in the UK and in the USA. "Lola" has been an immensely popular in-concert chant song since then.

From Quiz The Year Was 1970

Answer: The Long and Winding Road

On June 13, 1970 "The Long and Winding Road" reached the top of the charts, remaining there for the weeks of June 20 as well. The album "Let It Be", and its recording, is said to have led the band to perform on the roof of the Apple Records building in what has been dubbed the "Rooftop Session". The four titles listed here all topped the charts. "Hey Jude", released as a single, was in 1968, the longest single ever to top the British charts. It spent nine weeks at the top of the US charts.

From Quiz The Sound of 1970

Answer: Black Sabbath

Black Sabbath are a band from Birmingham, England. Formed in 1968 the band members were Ozzy Osbourne (vocals), Tony Iommi (guitar), Terence "Geezer" Butler (bass), and Bill Ward (drums. Paranoid was also an album Released on the 18th September 1970. Other tracks on the album are "Iron Man" and "War Pigs".

From Quiz Billboard Number one Songs of 1970

Answer: Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head

Oklahoma native Billy Joe Thomas was not the first choice to sing the song. Burt Bacharach admitted in an interview that he was considering Ray Stevens or Bob Dylan. Dionne Warwick was instrumental in bringing B.J. Thomas to Burt's attention and they ended up signing a management contract. Before he recorded the soundtrack version he was suffering from laryngitis after a 15-day tour and was under a doctor's care. Fortunately, Burt was satisfied with the fifth take. "Jean" was a movie song sung by Oliver that charted in October of 1969. "Without Love There is Nothing" was a Tom Jones Top Ten recording later the same month. "Love (Can Make You Happy)" was a May, 1969, hit for a group called Mercy.

From Quiz Top Albums of 1970

Answer: Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young

"Déjà Vu" was the second album for Crosby, Stills, and Nash and the first album to feature Neil Young. It reached number one in the US album charts and contained three top 40 singles.

From Quiz Who Sang It In 1970

Answer: The Carpenters

"(They Long To Be) Close To You" comes off of The Carpenter's album "Close To You". The song became #1 on the pop charts. The Carpenters won a Grammy for this song in 1971. Extra Info: Karen Carpenter passed away in 1983 from a cardiac arrest.

From Quiz Hits of 1970 - Part 1

Answer: The Jackson Five

"I'll Be There" was written by Berry Gordy Jr., Bob West, Hal Davis, and Willie Hutch. It was number one in the US and reached number four in the UK.

From Quiz BRI's Top Ten Hits for 1970

Answer: Band of Gold

Freda Payne started her singing career doing jingles for radio commercials. From there she moved into singing back up for many incredible performers, including Pearl Bailey, Duke Ellington and Lionel Hampton. "Band of Gold", written by Dunbar and Wayne, was her biggest hit, recorded for Holland/Dozier/Holland (Motown's dynamite writing team) when they were starting their own record label.

From Quiz What's The Missing Word? - 1970

Answer: lives

Blues Image formed in the late 1960's in Tampa, Florida. The #4 "Ride Captain Ride" was their only hit. Years after disbanding lead vocalist and guitar player Mike Pinera also played guitar on the new-wavish Alice Cooper albums "Special Forces" and "Zipper Catches Skin".

From Quiz 1970 #1 - #25 regressive

Answer: Three Dog Night

I rated this the 15th biggest Hit of the Year! Three Dog Night gets little respect due to their using professional songwriters while most others were writing their own material. It's kind of a shame; they had a great sound.

From Quiz Where Were You In 1970 ?

Answer: Ray Stevens

A departure from his usual type of song. 'Red and yellow, black and white, they are precious in his sight' - was the opening of the song. Our church has changed it to 'Shades of brown and black and white ---' - I guess they're being politically correct.

From Quiz Who Sings What In 1970

Answer: Dana

From Quiz Hits of 1970 - Part 2

Answer: The Jackson 5

"The Love You Save" (1970) was recorded by The Jackson 5 and written by the Motown song writing team Berry Gordy, Freddie Perren, Alphonzo Mizell, and Deke Richards. It was a number one hit in the US and got to number seven in the UK. It can be found on their 1970 album "ABC".

From Quiz So You Think You Know 1970?

Answer: Burton Cummings

Burton Cummings was born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. He joined the Guess Who in early 1966 as a replacement for recently departed keyboardist Bob Ashley. Cummings assumed the role of lead singer in May of 1966 when original front man Chad Allan left the group. "American Woman" reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in May of 1970 and stayed there for three weeks. The song also was ranked number three on the Hot 100 Year-End singles chart.

From Quiz The British Music Scene - 1970

Answer: Ringo Starr

The film starred Peter Sellers and Ringo Starr, with appearances also from Roman Polanski, John Cleese, Raquel Welch, Christopher Lee and Richard Attenborough. There are also cameo appearances from Yul Brynner, Graham Chapman and Spike Milligan. The film's soundtrack also featured the song "Come and Get It" by Welsh rock band Badfinger, which was written and produced by another Beatle, Paul McCartney.

From Quiz My Birthday Top Ten - 1970

Answer: Free

One of my fondest memories is my engagement party in August 1968 in Plymouth - not for the obvious reason, but because Free were playing at the venue where we held the party! Sadly Free were short-lived, although their lead man Paul Rodgers went on to form Bad Company and in recent years has sung with Queen.

From Quiz One Word Title Top Forty US Singles From 1970

Answer: Redeye

"Games" reached Number 27 for Redeye in 1970. Their follow up single, "Red Eye Blues", only made it to Number 78. The Los Angeles area band released two albums for the Pentagram label, "Redeye" (1971) and "One Man's Poison" (1972). The Rock band was noted for their polished harmonies and were frequently compared to Crosby, Stills and Nash. Singer and guitar player Douglas "Red" Mark came to the band after being part of The Sunshine Company. The Presidents released the Number 11 "5-10-15-20 (25-30 Years of Love)" in 1970. "Are You Ready?" was a Top Twenty for Pacific Gas and Electric and Toronto area band Mashmakhan reached Number 31 with "As the Years Go By".

From Quiz Whose Line Was It Anyway? US Number One Hits 1970

Answer: The Jackson 5

The Jackson 5 had a number one hit for two weeks on the US pop chart with "ABC" in 1970. It reached number eight on the UK chart the same year. The Jackson 5 were Michael (born 1958), Marlon (born 1957), Jermaine (born 1954), Tito (born 1953) and Jackie (born 1951). Jermaine was replaced by Randy (born 1961) in 1976. They hit the top of the US chart with their first four singles and all four of their US number one hits came in 1970. The Isley Brothers, The Pointer Sisters and Sister Sledge all had number two hits on the US pop chart but never hit the number one spot.

From Quiz Whose Line Was It Anyway? UK Number One Hits 1970

Answer: Bridge Over Troubled Water

Simon & Garfunkel had a number one hit for three weeks on the UK chart with "Bridge Over Troubled Water" in 1970. It was number one for six weeks on the US pop chart the same year. "The Sounds Of Silence" did not chart in the UK but was number one for two weeks on the US pop chart in 1966. "Mrs. Robinson" reached number four on the UK chart in 1968. As a track on an extended play single (EP) it reached number nine on the UK chart in 1969. It was number one for three weeks on the US pop chart in 1968. "The Boxer" reached number six on the UK chart in 1969. It reached number seven on the US pop chart the same year. All four alternative songs are by Simon & Garfunkel.

From Quiz The Year Was 1970

Answer: Bridge Over Troubled Water

For six weeks, beginning on February 28, 1970, "Bridge Over Troubled Water" was at the top, as did the album, being the third number one hit for them. The album and song also won Simon and Garfunkel Album of the Year and Record of the Year Grammy awards. "Mrs. Robinson" from "Bookends" also scored number one for both song and album. "Homeward Bound" from "Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme" charted up to number five. While also reaching number one, "You've Got a Friend" was a hit for James Taylor on his album "Mud Slide Slim". The song's author, Carole King went to the top with her album "Tapestry" which included her rendition of "You've Got a Friend".

From Quiz The Sound of 1970

Answer: Smokey Robinson and the Miracles

"The Tears Of A Clown" was the first Tamla Motown to be a number one hit in the UK. The sound of Tamla Motown was huge in the UK in the 70's. Popular artists were Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder.

From Quiz Billboard Number one Songs of 1970

Answer: I Want You Back

"I Want You Back" was originally written with Gladys Knight and The Pips in mind. After Berry Gordy heard the backing track he suggested the song would be right for a family group of young boys he had recently signed. They followed up with three more number one songs in 1970; "ABC" in April, "The Love You Save" in June and "I'll Be There" in October. "One Bad Apple" featured the voice of thirteen-year-old Donny Osmond with The Osmonds. The song made a chart entry during the first week of January 1971. It was written by George Jackson. "Sugar, Sugar" was a hit the previous year for the studio band "The Archies". "Love on a Two Way Street" was charted by The Moments in May of 1970.

From Quiz Top Albums of 1970

Answer: Free

"Fire and Water" is the third album by Free. It reached number two in the UK album charts and number 17 in the US. It featured the single "Alright Now" which was a top five hit in both the US and UK.

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