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Quiz about Australian Music in the 1970s
Quiz about Australian Music in the 1970s

Australian Music in the 1970s Trivia Quiz


I've based these questions on the early 70's. Hope you enjoy!:)

A multiple-choice quiz by mandamoo. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
mandamoo
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
95,069
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
880
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Question 1 of 10
1. Who sang the hit 'Julia' in 1970?

Answer: (Two Words)
Question 2 of 10
2. Which band had a number-one hit with 'The Pushbike Song' in 1970?

Answer: (lots of things combined)
Question 3 of 10
3. Name the band that had a massive hit in 1971 with 'Eagle Rock'.

Answer: (Two Words)
Question 4 of 10
4. Name the music festival held on the outskirts of Melbourne in 1972. Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. True or false: Bon Scott was the lead singer of Fraternity.


Question 6 of 10
6. Name the female singer who had a number 1 hit with 'Day By Day' in 1972. Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Who was the lead singer of The Moonshine Jug and String Band?

Answer: (two words)
Question 8 of 10
8. True or False: Billy Thorpe had a song called 'It's Almost Summer'.


Question 9 of 10
9. Did Axiom have a hit with 'A Little Ray Of Sunshine' in 1973?


Question 10 of 10
10. Name the band that had a number 1 hit with 'Boppin' The Blues'. Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Who sang the hit 'Julia' in 1970?

Answer: Ted Mulry

It was indeed the late Ted Mulry, who went on to huge success fronting the legendary Ted Mulry Gang.
2. Which band had a number-one hit with 'The Pushbike Song' in 1970?

Answer: The Mixtures

'shhh, ooh-ooh, shhh, aaah...'
3. Name the band that had a massive hit in 1971 with 'Eagle Rock'.

Answer: Daddy Cool

'Eagle Rock' is still an Aussie favourite and guaranteed to get a dull party jumping when pumped out of a set of speakers!
4. Name the music festival held on the outskirts of Melbourne in 1972.

Answer: Sunbury

Sunbury was Australia's own Woodstock. It was also held in 1973 and 1974.
5. True or false: Bon Scott was the lead singer of Fraternity.

Answer: True

He was indeed, releasing the beautiful ballad 'Seasons Of Change' in 1971.
6. Name the female singer who had a number 1 hit with 'Day By Day' in 1972.

Answer: Colleen Hewett

Another gem produced by Ian 'Molly' Meldrum. This song is from the musical 'Godspell'.
7. Who was the lead singer of The Moonshine Jug and String Band?

Answer: Doc Neeson

Yes, it was the legendary Doc Neeson. The band later changed their name to The Angels - 'Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again'?
8. True or False: Billy Thorpe had a song called 'It's Almost Summer'.

Answer: True

His better known song and biggest hit was 'Most People I Know Think That I'm Crazy' which he performed with The Aztecs in 1972.
9. Did Axiom have a hit with 'A Little Ray Of Sunshine' in 1973?

Answer: No

This was a hit for them in 1970.
10. Name the band that had a number 1 hit with 'Boppin' The Blues'.

Answer: Black Feather

'Boppin' The Blues' was the number-one Aussie song for 1972.
Source: Author mandamoo

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