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Do You Know Your 70s Music? Trivia Quiz

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A multiple-choice quiz by eelcat. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
eelcat

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
21,765

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
3812

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Question 1 of 10

1. We were led to believe that the guy who did 'Kung Fu Fighting' seemed to know what he was talking about. Do you know who he is? Hint

George McCrae

Carl Douglas

Gordon McCrae

Kirk Douglas

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Question 2 of 10

2. Where does Carl Douglas come from? Hint

England

Australia

USA

Jamaica

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Question 3 of 10

3. Barry Blue, who remarkably had a hit with "Dancin' On A Saturday Night", was not really Barry Blue at all. Well, it was not his real name. What was he originally known as? Hint

Barry Ryan

Barry Green

John Barry

Barry Cinturon de Seguridad

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Question 4 of 10

4. Bo Donaldson and The Haywoods had a huge hit with 'Billy Don't Be A Hero', but only in America. The rest of the world had to persevere with the original version recorded by whom? Hint

Pussyfoot

Bay City Rollers

Kincade

Paper Lace

5. The 70s and the early 80s seemed to be an ideal time for TV detectives to head to the recording studio and try their luck at serenading us with their dulcet tones. One of the better singers released, amongst others, was 'Silver Lady'. Can you tell me who he is? Hint

Telly Savalas of Kojak

David Soul of Starsky and Hutch

Hal Linden of Barney Miller

Buddy Ebsen of Barnaby Jones

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who warned: 'Get The Funk Outta Ma Face'? Hint

The O'Jays

Funkadelic

The Impressions

The Brothers Johnson

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Question 7 of 10

7. Van McCoy told us to do what? Hint

The Bus Stop

The Double Strut

The Chicago Loop

The Hustle

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Question 8 of 10

8. Kilt-wearing, Scottish impersonator Rod Stewart of England didn't record one of these albums. Which one? Hint

Atlantic Crossing

Smiler

A Day At The Races

An Old Raincoat Won't Ever Let You Down

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Question 9 of 10

9. Suzi Quatro and Chris Norman (of Smokie fame) joined forces and had success with which song? Hint

Don't Go Breaking My Heart

Stumblin' In

You've Lost That Loving Feeling

Too Much Too Little Too Late

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Question 10 of 10

10. What was the title of Led Zeppelin's album that was released with six different cover variations? Hint

Presence

In Through The Out Door

Houses Of The Holy

Physical Graffiti

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. We were led to believe that the guy who did 'Kung Fu Fighting' seemed to know what he was talking about. Do you know who he is?

Answer: Carl Douglas

You should see the album cover...an angry man karate chopping his way through a sheet of paper! Scary stuff.

2. Where does Carl Douglas come from?

Answer: Jamaica

He tried to do a couple more kung fu related follow ups, but they went nowhere.

3. Barry Blue, who remarkably had a hit with "Dancin' On A Saturday Night", was not really Barry Blue at all. Well, it was not his real name. What was he originally known as?

Answer: Barry Green

He later appeared in the early 80s as a producer of Toto Coelo's 'I Eat Cannibals'!

4. Bo Donaldson and The Haywoods had a huge hit with 'Billy Don't Be A Hero', but only in America. The rest of the world had to persevere with the original version recorded by whom?

Answer: Paper Lace

Paper Lace also had a big one with 'The Night Chicago Died', which expectedly was not unlike 'Billy'.

Answer: David Soul of Starsky and Hutch

I think he was quite an accomplished singer and am surprised he didn't do a great deal more.

6. Who warned: 'Get The Funk Outta Ma Face'?

Answer: The Brothers Johnson

7. Van McCoy told us to do what?

Answer: The Hustle

8. Kilt-wearing, Scottish impersonator Rod Stewart of England didn't record one of these albums. Which one?

Answer: A Day At The Races

A Day At The Races was a Queen album. And the Raincoat album was Rodney's second effort, following 'Gasoline Alley' if you are wondering :)

9. Suzi Quatro and Chris Norman (of Smokie fame) joined forces and had success with which song?

Answer: Stumblin' In

'Dont Go Breaking My Heart' was performed by Elton John and Kike Dee. 'You've Lost That Loving Feeling' was by Long John Baldry and Cathy McDonald. Finally, 'Too Much Too Little Too Late' was from Johnny Mathis and Denice Williams.

10. What was the title of Led Zeppelin's album that was released with six different cover variations?

Answer: In Through The Out Door

The top the the spine should have a letter ranging from A to F according to which cover you have--now go out an' collect them all! :)

Source: Author eelcat

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