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Quiz about 1970 1   25   regressive
Quiz about 1970 1   25   regressive

1970 #1 - #25 regressive Trivia Quiz


I give you the Year, peak position (Billboard U.S.) & Title.. you... artist. Simple... We'll see ;^)

A multiple-choice quiz by shuba. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
shuba
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
156,152
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
25
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
15 / 25
Plays
2911
Last 3 plays: pennie1478 (9/25), Guest 76 (11/25), angostura (25/25).
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Question 1 of 25
1. Who complained "Mama Told Me (Not to Come)"? Hint


Question 2 of 25
2. Who didn't rap, but did "The Rapper"? Hint


Question 3 of 25
3. Who played "In the Summertime"? Hint


Question 4 of 25
4. Who warned "Get Ready"(Here I Come)? Hint


Question 5 of 25
5. Who informed us "Love Grows (Where my Rosemary Goes)"? Hint


Question 6 of 25
6. Who found "Stoney End"? Hint


Question 7 of 25
7. Who gave the world "Tighter, Tighter"? Hint


Question 8 of 25
8. Who realized "Somebody's Been Sleeping"? Hint


Question 9 of 25
9. Who demanded "Gimme Dat Ding"? Hint


Question 10 of 25
10. Who claimed "It Don't Matter to Me"? Hint


Question 11 of 25
11. Who requested "Don't Play That Song"? Hint


Question 12 of 25
12. Who did "Express Yourself"? Hint


Question 13 of 25
13. Who instructed "United We Stand"? Hint


Question 14 of 25
14. Who did "Hi-De-Ho"? (Not Mr. Hanky) Hint


Question 15 of 25
15. Who gave us fair warning with "Get Up, I Feel Like Being a Sex Machine"? Hint


Question 16 of 25
16. Who gave us their "Rubber Duckie"? Hint


Question 17 of 25
17. Who did "Come Saturday Morning"? Hint


Question 18 of 25
18. Who did "After Midnight"? Hint


Question 19 of 25
19. Who asked "What is Truth"? Hint


Question 20 of 25
20. Who ran down the "Long Lonesome Highway"? Hint


Question 21 of 25
21. Who delivered the "Mississippi Queen"? Hint


Question 22 of 25
22. Who did "You're the One"? Hint


Question 23 of 25
23. Who did "Yellow River"? Hint


Question 24 of 25
24. Who hung out the "Puppet Man"? Hint


Question 25 of 25
25. Finally... Who did "Silver Bird"? Hint



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Most Recent Scores
Mar 24 2024 : pennie1478: 9/25
Mar 12 2024 : Guest 76: 11/25
Mar 12 2024 : angostura: 25/25
Mar 08 2024 : Guest 156: 22/25
Mar 05 2024 : Guest 81: 12/25
Mar 02 2024 : Guest 76: 16/25
Feb 29 2024 : gogetem: 20/25
Feb 28 2024 : Guest 110: 14/25
Feb 27 2024 : Guest 86: 13/25

Score Distribution

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Who complained "Mama Told Me (Not to Come)"?

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.
2. Who didn't rap, but did "The Rapper"?

Answer: The Jaggerz

One Hit Wonder. I had it #41 for the Year.
3. Who played "In the Summertime"?

Answer: Mungo Jerry

Sly hit with "Hot Fun in the Summertime". Will Smith's "Summertime" was 1991.. oh yeah.. this was the #50 hit for '70 according to moi.
4. Who warned "Get Ready"(Here I Come)?

Answer: Rare Earth

We're looking for the 1970 hit remember? One of the few white artists at Motown. #20 for the Year.. had a strong chart run!
5. Who informed us "Love Grows (Where my Rosemary Goes)"?

Answer: Edison Lighthouse

Number #34 for the Year.. It's not how high you wave your hat, It's how long you stay on the bronco" Hmmmm...
6. Who found "Stoney End"?

Answer: Barbra Streisand

I had it at #56 for the Year.. 'What's Up Doc' was a cute flick.
7. Who gave the world "Tighter, Tighter"?

Answer: Alive and Kicking

Was Kerr and Co. any help? sorry.. #61 for '70
8. Who realized "Somebody's Been Sleeping"?

Answer: 100 Proof Aged in Soul

#95 for 1970.. regressive means it gets harder.. (harder to think of stuff too)
9. Who demanded "Gimme Dat Ding"?

Answer: The Pipkins

Theme from "Benny Hill" and an instant cure for depression.. #103
10. Who claimed "It Don't Matter to Me"?

Answer: Bread

I am a Bread Fan.. however I'm on a Low-Carb Diet; seriously I've lost 15 lbs. #106 (You write a funny quiz and I'll judge yours)
10cc did "It Does't Matter to Me" not a hit, but one of my favorites.
11. Who requested "Don't Play That Song"?

Answer: Aretha Franklin

They're getting tricky.. #101
12. Who did "Express Yourself"?

Answer: Charles Wright and the 103rd St. Rythm Band

I barely recall this one.. #97
13. Who instructed "United We Stand"?

Answer: Brotherhood of Man

#102.. It's 33% harder without Madonna.. (don't go there)
14. Who did "Hi-De-Ho"? (Not Mr. Hanky)

Answer: Blood, Sweat and Tears

Fun with Juxaposition.. Emo would be Proud.. #138 (answer: thru #164!)
15. Who gave us fair warning with "Get Up, I Feel Like Being a Sex Machine"?

Answer: James Brown

I had a thing for her I'll admit it.. Yes children that is the name of this song.. #148
16. Who gave us their "Rubber Duckie"?

Answer: Ernie

So I gave you a break.. Madonna did have "Hanky Panky" and I'm over my Madonna quota.. #152
17. Who did "Come Saturday Morning"?

Answer: The Sandpipers

What was the Name of the Movie this is from? "The Steile Cuckoo" with Liz Minelli.
18. Who did "After Midnight"?

Answer: Eric Clapton

This Classic Rock track only hit #18.. #161
19. Who asked "What is Truth"?

Answer: Johnny Cash

I'm missing the Man in Black.. #163
20. Who ran down the "Long Lonesome Highway"?

Answer: Micheal Parks

Separating the Men from the Boys.. #164
21. Who delivered the "Mississippi Queen"?

Answer: Mountain

Too Easy?.. #151
22. Who did "You're the One"?

Answer: Little Sister

What's this 45 worth? (just curious)
23. Who did "Yellow River"?

Answer: Christie

Not to be confused w/Lou Christie who hit w/"Lightning Strikes" in the 60's.
24. Who hung out the "Puppet Man"?

Answer: Fifth Dimension

The Boxtops had "I'm Your Puppet".. Sorry for the deception.
25. Finally... Who did "Silver Bird"?

Answer: Mark Lindsay

The Raiders had "Birds of a Feather" in '71.. CeCe did "Finally" in the 90's. Well we had some fun! Tell me that you did and we'll do 1971.
Source: Author shuba

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