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Quiz about Australian 70s Music
Quiz about Australian 70s Music

Australian 70s Music Trivia Quiz


This quiz will test your knowledge of Australian popular music in the 70s!

A multiple-choice quiz by FussBudget. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
FussBudget
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
122,522
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
1304
Last 3 plays: Guest 54 (3/10), Guest 101 (3/10), Guest 122 (0/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. The lyric "And I'm Spending All My Money In Your Telephone Booths" is found in which song? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. John Paul Young's first big hit was "Yesterday's Hero". Which of these songs was not a hit for JPY? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which of the following AC/DC songs from the early Bon Scott era featured Bon performing a bagpipe solo? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Tony Mitchell from Sherbet wore a jacket in the film clip for the song "Howzat?" that had the name of which english football team written on the back? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Which was the single that was the first big hit for the Little River Band? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which of the following band members was the last to join Hush? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Which of the following songs from Billy Thorpe & The Aztecs was a huge hit in 1972? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which of the following is not an Air Supply song? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Which of the following Split Enz albums belongs in the 70's? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Here is a nice easy one to end off with! The group New World had a hit with which song in the early 70's? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. The lyric "And I'm Spending All My Money In Your Telephone Booths" is found in which song?

Answer: Somewhere In Sydney

"Somewhere In Sydney" was released by the Skyhooks as one side of a double A sided single in 1976. The full lyrics to the verse are: "Sydney, sweet Sydney, I love your red roofs, And I'm spending all my money in your telephone booths, So many people, So many types, So much truth, And so much hype".
2. John Paul Young's first big hit was "Yesterday's Hero". Which of these songs was not a hit for JPY?

Answer: Get Up And Dance

JPY, or 'Squeak' as he came to be known, went onto become a radio DJ until his musical career was resurrected by the re-release of "Love Is In The Air" as part of the movie "Strictly Ballroom".
3. Which of the following AC/DC songs from the early Bon Scott era featured Bon performing a bagpipe solo?

Answer: It's A Long Way To The Top (If You Wanna Rock And Roll)

The film clip for "Long Way To The Top" shows the group performing the song on the back of a truck driving slowly through the streets of Melbourne, much to the confusion of drivers and pedestrians.
4. Tony Mitchell from Sherbet wore a jacket in the film clip for the song "Howzat?" that had the name of which english football team written on the back?

Answer: Sheffield Wednesday

As a long time English football supporter I always suspected it was done for the purposes of affectation rather than genuine support for "The Owls".
5. Which was the single that was the first big hit for the Little River Band?

Answer: Curiosity Killed The Cat

Two integral members of the Little River Band, Beeb Birtles and Graeham Goble, were formerly in the group Mississippi, who had a couple of excellent yet underrated songs called "Will I" and "Kings Of The World"
6. Which of the following band members was the last to join Hush?

Answer: Les Gock

Hush were perhaps best remembered for their remake of the song "Bony Maronie". Les Gock went onto become a record producer who later appeared in an American Express commercial (I think it was American Express?).
7. Which of the following songs from Billy Thorpe & The Aztecs was a huge hit in 1972?

Answer: Most People I Know (Think That I'm Crazy)

In the late 60's, the Aztecs became the loudest and heaviest Aussie blues band of their time. The Aztecs spawned a new breed of long hairs. Aztec fans weren't hippies, they were dedicated head bangers.
8. Which of the following is not an Air Supply song?

Answer: Don't Fall In Love

"Don't Fall In Love" was performed by the unfortunately named group, The Ferrets. The Ferrets went onto have a follow-up hit with 'Janie May'.
9. Which of the following Split Enz albums belongs in the 70's?

Answer: Dizrythmia

Split Enz were originally from New Zealand. They were wearing face makeup way before Kiss. Following the breakup of Split Enz, Neil Finn went onto form Crowded House, and enjoyed even greater success.
10. Here is a nice easy one to end off with! The group New World had a hit with which song in the early 70's?

Answer: Sister Jane

An interesting song from New World, "Sister Jane" had very intruiging lyrics. "Sister Jane, You're gonna change your name, You've gotta get out soon, Before you go insane, Before the town starts talking, And they see you out walking, It sure does seem a shame...Sister Jane, You're gonna change your name, And I suggest you catch the 12.45 plane, Before the family finds out just what you've done, And holds you at the point of a gun, And that ain't gonna be much fun, Sister Jane...".

The worst part is, as the song continues, you never find out what Jane did! Grrrr!
Source: Author FussBudget

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