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Hits of 1971 Trivia Quiz

This quiz covers some of the hits of 1971. I will name a song and you tell me who sang it. Good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by Velvet_Rain. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
Velvet_Rain

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
248,437

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
6074

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 216 (9/10), Guest 172 (7/10), CardoQ (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which ex-Beatle sang "My Sweet Lord" ? Hint

Ringo Starr

George Harrison

Paul McCartney

John Lennon

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which group sang "Brown Sugar" ? Hint

Yes

The Who

Rolling Stones

Cream

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Question 3 of 10

3. "Joy to the World" was by which American band? Hint

Eagles

Three Dog Night

Lynyrd Skynyrd

REO Speedwagon

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who sang "Ain't No Sunshine"? Hint

Marvin Gaye

Rod Stewart

Bill Withers

James Taylor

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Question 5 of 10

5. "Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves" was sung by which female artist? Hint

Cher

Helen Reddy

Carole King

Diana Ross

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Question 6 of 10

6. "Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me)" was a number one hit for which band?
Hint

The Osmonds

The Isley Brothers

The Temptations

The Bee Gees

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who sang "Tired of Being Alone" ? Hint

James Brown

Elton John

Al Green

Neil Diamond

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Question 8 of 10

8. "Love the One You're With" was by which folk/rock singer? Hint

Bob Dylan

Donovan

Van Morrison

Stephen Stills

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who sang "Brand New Key"? Hint

Janis Joplin

Melanie

Carly Simon

Lulu

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Question 10 of 10

10. "Peace Train" was sung by who? Hint

Led Zeppelin

John Lennon

Joan Baez

Cat Stevens

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which ex-Beatle sang "My Sweet Lord" ?

Answer: George Harrison

"My Sweet Lord" is a song from George Harrison's album "All Things Must Pass" (1971). It reached number one in both the UK and USA. It was the first single by a former Beatle to reach number one.

2. Which group sang "Brown Sugar" ?

Answer: Rolling Stones

The song was mainly the work of singer Mick Jagger, who wrote the song in 1969. It comes from the album "Sticky Fingers" (1971)

3. "Joy to the World" was by which American band?

Answer: Three Dog Night

"Joy to the World" is a song written by Hoyt Axton and made famous by Three Dog Night. It is from the bands fifth album "Naturally" (1971).

4. Who sang "Ain't No Sunshine"?

Answer: Bill Withers

"Ain't No Sunshine" is from Bill withers 1971 album "Just As I Am". The song has been covered by many artists including Bob Marley, Van Morrison, Sting, and Otis Redding.

5. "Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves" was sung by which female artist?

Answer: Cher

"Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves" was Cher's first chart-topper as a solo artist.

6. "Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me)" was a number one hit for which band?

Answer: The Temptations

"Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me)" was from The Temptations "Sky's the Limit" album. It was produced by Norman Whitfield.

7. Who sang "Tired of Being Alone" ?

Answer: Al Green

Albert Greene was born on April 13, 1946 in Arkansas. He is well known for his gospel and soul music.

8. "Love the One You're With" was by which folk/rock singer?

Answer: Stephen Stills

Stephen Stills was born on January 3, 1945 in Dallas, Texas. "Love the One You're With" has been covered by many artists including The Isley Brothers.

9. Who sang "Brand New Key"?

Answer: Melanie

"Brand New Key" was written by folk singer Melanie (real name - Melanie Safka). Although it was a novelty song it reached number one in both the US and Canada, and number four in the UK.

10. "Peace Train" was sung by who?

Answer: Cat Stevens

Cat Stevens birth name was Steven Demetre Georgiou. "Peace Train" is from the 1971 album "Teaser and the Firecat".

Source: Author Velvet_Rain

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