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Quiz about Lyrics to Songs of the 70s
Quiz about Lyrics to Songs of the 70s

Lyrics to Songs of the 70s Trivia Quiz


Just name the hit from the lyrics I give you. Think it sounds too easy .. well I hope you are right!

A multiple-choice quiz by JenPenWen. Estimated time: 8 mins.
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Author
JenPenWen
Time
8 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
360,431
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
25
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
17 / 25
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1241
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Question 1 of 25
1. 'Well another crazy day, you're drinking the night away and forget about everything. But you know he'll always keep moving. You know he's never gonna stop moving. Cos he's rolling, cos he's the rolling stone.'

Can you name the song which contains these lyrics?
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Question 2 of 25
2. 'Hurry up, hurry up and wait. I stay awake at night and still I wait. I got the blues please, come see what your loving means to me, I got the blues.'

A really catchy tune but what is it called?
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Question 3 of 25
3. 'Goodbye Papa please pray for me. I was the black sheep of the family. You tried to teach me right from wrong. Too much wine and too much song ..'

Can you tell from where I have borrowed these lines?
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Question 4 of 25
4. 'You've got a cute way of walking, you got the better of me. Just snap your fingers and I'm walking, like a dog hanging on your lead. I'm in a spin you know, shaking on a string you know.'

A real classic of this era, can you select the title?
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Question 5 of 25
5. 'There will come a day, I do believe it's not too far away. When I can say goodnight and still be by your side to dry the tears you cried. And I'll have all the love I need to keep me satisfied.'

In which song will you hear these lyrics?
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Question 6 of 25
6. 'Well he says he's into his music, but I don't believe it. He just doesn't understand the rock media. Well I know I'm not super hip and I'm liable to take a slip. But I don't care how cold you are I'm coming home soon.'

Can you remember singing along to these lyrics? So just click the title of this song.
Hint


Question 7 of 25
7. 'Cause I was going nowhere and my mind was getting slow. So I opened all the closets there wasn't much to pack. I felt bad not telling her that I was never coming back.'

A song often played on smooth radio - can you name it?
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Question 8 of 25
8. 'Morning just another day. Happy people pass my way. Looking in their eyes I see a memory. I never realised how happy you made me.'

A great song of the seventies - what is it called?
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Question 9 of 25
9. 'Suzie went and left us for some foreign guy. Long nights crying by the record machine. Dreaming of the Chevy and my old blue jeans.'

A great star still today, but what is the title to this track?
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Question 10 of 25
10. 'I'm a winner, I'm a sinner, do you want my autograph. I'm a loser, what a joker. I'm playing my jokes upon you while there's nothing better to do.'

A really easy listening song that puts a smile on your face, what is it called?
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Question 11 of 25
11. 'And Sam and Delilah they both we should file under fool. Cos when the temple starts to crumble. Sammy for his comb did fumble. Life was in a ruin, she loved Johnny Fruin. Fall in love and blew em away.'

Can you remember in which song you would hear these lyrics?
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Question 12 of 25
12. 'Tonight's the night when I go to all the parties down my street. I wash my hair and I kid myself I look really smooth. Look over there (where) there, here comes Jeanie with her new boyfriend.'

These lyrics come from which song?
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Question 13 of 25
13. 'I can't refuse her. But now I know that I'm the fool. Who won your love to lose it all. When you come back ....'

Name the song with these lyrics.
Hint


Question 14 of 25
14. 'There are some things you can't cover up with lipstick and powder. But I heard you mention my name. Can't you talk any louder. Don't come any closer, don't come any nearer.'

Can you remember which seventies track had these lyrics?
Hint


Question 15 of 25
15. 'In my mind and in my car. We can't rewind we've gone too far. Pictures came and broke my heart. Put the blame on VCR.'

If you were around in the seventies you will know this track!
Hint


Question 16 of 25
16. 'When the wicked carried us away in captivity. Requiring from us a song. Now how shall we sing the lord's song in a strange land.'

Can you name the song which contains these lyrics?
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Question 17 of 25
17. 'I can't see the point in another day, when nobody listens to a word I say. You can call it a lack of confidence but to carry on living doesn't make no sense.'

Are you singing along to these lyrics? Well just click the correct title.
Hint


Question 18 of 25
18. 'Trying to make some sense of it all. But I can see it makes no sense at all. Is it cool to go to sleep on the floor? Well I don't think I can take anymore.'

You must know these lyrics, but can you name the song?
Hint


Question 19 of 25
19. 'Well I do my best to understand dear. But you still mystify and I want to know why. I pick myself up off the ground to have you knock me back down again and again. And when I ask you to explain, you say ..'

A real favourite of this era, are your feet tapping? Give the title.
Hint


Question 20 of 25
20. 'A love like ours is love that's hard to find. How could we let it slip away. We've come too far to leave it all behind. How could we end it all this way. When tomorrow comes and we both regret the things we said today.'

Just name the song.
Hint


Question 21 of 25
21. 'Your beauty is beyond compare with flaming locks of golden hair. With ivory skin and eyes of emerald green. Your smile is like a breathe of spring, your voice is soft like summer rain. And I can not compete with you ..'

A beautiful song but a much loved singer. What is the song?
Hint


Question 22 of 25
22. 'To keep in silence I resigned. My friends will think I am a nut. Turning water into wine, open doors will soon be shut. So I went from day to day though my life was in a rut. Til I thought of what I'd say'.

You must know which song has these lyrics?
Hint


Question 23 of 25
23. 'I'd like to see you, but then again. It doesn't mean you mean that much to me. So if I call you don't make a fuss. Don't tell your friends about the two of us.'

Can you name this famous track?
Hint


Question 24 of 25
24. 'So many destinations, faces going to so many places, where the weather is much better and the food is so much cheaper. Well I help her with her baggage for her baggage is so heavy. I hear the plane is ready by the gateway.'

A great song, can you name it?
Hint


Question 25 of 25
25. 'You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one. I hope someday you'll join us and the world will live as one.'

I have saved the best for last, I'm sure you will be able to name this song.
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. 'Well another crazy day, you're drinking the night away and forget about everything. But you know he'll always keep moving. You know he's never gonna stop moving. Cos he's rolling, cos he's the rolling stone.' Can you name the song which contains these lyrics?

Answer: Baker Street

I have started with an absolute classic, 'Baker Street' by Gerry Rafferty. It was released in 1978 and reached three in the UK singles charts. Gerry claims that he could live off the profits from this song alone .. WOW!
2. 'Hurry up, hurry up and wait. I stay awake at night and still I wait. I got the blues please, come see what your loving means to me, I got the blues.' A really catchy tune but what is it called?

Answer: Sunday Girl

'Sunday Girl' was written and recorded by the group Blondie. It was a number one hit for three weeks in the UK for the band in 1979.
It was in fact the band that was called Blondie and not the singer; the singer's name was Debbie Harry. This is interesting though because she was in fact called Blondie as a child, was her hair colour that gave it away.
3. 'Goodbye Papa please pray for me. I was the black sheep of the family. You tried to teach me right from wrong. Too much wine and too much song ..' Can you tell from where I have borrowed these lines?

Answer: Seasons In The Sun

'Seasons In The Sun' was a hit for Terry Jacks in 1974. The record was a huge hit selling over six million records and spending four weeks at number one.
The song was about a dying man saying goodbye to his loved ones .. a real heartbreaker .. fills your eyes with tears.
4. 'You've got a cute way of walking, you got the better of me. Just snap your fingers and I'm walking, like a dog hanging on your lead. I'm in a spin you know, shaking on a string you know.' A real classic of this era, can you select the title?

Answer: You Make Me Feel Like Dancing

Leo Sayer had a hit with 'You Make Me Feel Like dancing' in October 1976. It reached two in the UK singles charts. In 1978 Leo and Vini Poncia won a Grammy award for writing this song.
5. 'There will come a day, I do believe it's not too far away. When I can say goodnight and still be by your side to dry the tears you cried. And I'll have all the love I need to keep me satisfied.' In which song will you hear these lyrics?

Answer: Can't Get By Without You

The Real Thing got to number two in the UK singles charts with this great track 'Can't Get By Without You'. Their other big hit was 'You To Me Are Everything' which reached number one.
6. 'Well he says he's into his music, but I don't believe it. He just doesn't understand the rock media. Well I know I'm not super hip and I'm liable to take a slip. But I don't care how cold you are I'm coming home soon.' Can you remember singing along to these lyrics? So just click the title of this song.

Answer: Gonna Make You A Star

'Gonna Make You A Star' was a song written and recorded by David Essex and it was his first number one record. It spent three weeks at the top in 1974.
David Essex born in Essex (sounds great) had a huge female following probably due to his looks and charm.
7. 'Cause I was going nowhere and my mind was getting slow. So I opened all the closets there wasn't much to pack. I felt bad not telling her that I was never coming back.' A song often played on smooth radio - can you name it?

Answer: Uptown, Uptempo Woman

'Uptown, Uptempo Woman' a song for Randy Edelman in September 1976; it reached twenty five in the UK charts. Randy is an American composer, he composes music for the background in films. Some of the many films he has worked on are 'The Mask', 'Shanghai Knights' and 'The Ten Commandments'.
8. 'Morning just another day. Happy people pass my way. Looking in their eyes I see a memory. I never realised how happy you made me.' A great song of the seventies - what is it called?

Answer: Mandy

'Mandy' was a hit for Barry Manilow in 1974 and got to twelve in the UK singles charts. The song was originally recorded by Scott English and it was called 'Brandy'. It has since been a number one hit for Westlife in 2003 and they kept the name Mandy.
9. 'Suzie went and left us for some foreign guy. Long nights crying by the record machine. Dreaming of the Chevy and my old blue jeans.' A great star still today, but what is the title to this track?

Answer: Crocodile Rock

'Crocodile Rock' is one of Elton John's well known songs. It was released in 1971 and got to five in the UK. Elton John was born Reginald Dwight. There is an episode of 'The Vicar Of Dibley' which is based around this idea and it is dead funny. Basically Alice tells Geraldine that Reg Dwight is her cousin and so they book him to open the church summer fair, but it is not Elton John just a unknown guitar player also with the name Reg Dwight!
10. 'I'm a winner, I'm a sinner, do you want my autograph. I'm a loser, what a joker. I'm playing my jokes upon you while there's nothing better to do.' A really easy listening song that puts a smile on your face, what is it called?

Answer: Breakfast In America

'Breakfast In America' was released in 1979 and was a top ten hit for Supertramp. It was the title track to their album of the same name, also released in that year.
11. 'And Sam and Delilah they both we should file under fool. Cos when the temple starts to crumble. Sammy for his comb did fumble. Life was in a ruin, she loved Johnny Fruin. Fall in love and blew em away.' Can you remember in which song you would hear these lyrics?

Answer: Bang Bang

'Bang Bang' was a record performed by B A Robinson and released in 1979. It was his first success, reaching two in the UK charts. The song's lyrics go through some historical loves including Sherlock Holmes; the meaning of the lyrics is not easy but it is so catchy!
12. 'Tonight's the night when I go to all the parties down my street. I wash my hair and I kid myself I look really smooth. Look over there (where) there, here comes Jeanie with her new boyfriend.' These lyrics come from which song?

Answer: Is She Really Going Out With Him

'Is She Really Going Out With Him' was Joe Jackson's first release. He released it in 1978 and it reached thirteen in the UK charts.
Apparently Joe Jackson has campaign AGAINST smoking bans in the UK and America.
The banning of smoking in public buildings came into effect in the UK on the 1st July 2007 and personally I think it is GGGRRREAT.
13. 'I can't refuse her. But now I know that I'm the fool. Who won your love to lose it all. When you come back ....' Name the song with these lyrics.

Answer: So You Win Again

Released in 1977 'So You Win Again' was Hot Chocolate's only number one single hit record in the UK. Despite their track 'You Sexy Thing' only reaching two in the UK charts, it did get into the top ten in three different decades.
14. 'There are some things you can't cover up with lipstick and powder. But I heard you mention my name. Can't you talk any louder. Don't come any closer, don't come any nearer.' Can you remember which seventies track had these lyrics?

Answer: Girls Talk

'Girls Talk' reached four in the UK singles charts in 1979 for Dave Edmunds. The song was written by Elvis Costello; although he recorded a version it was not released.
15. 'In my mind and in my car. We can't rewind we've gone too far. Pictures came and broke my heart. Put the blame on VCR.' If you were around in the seventies you will know this track!

Answer: Video Killed The Radio Star

In 1979 'Video Killed The Radio Star' was a number one hit in eight different countries, including the UK, for The Buggles. I was shocked to discover that it was in fact a cover, it was originally a song for Bruce Wooley And The Camera Club. The song points out the problems facing the radio with the invention of the television and video.
16. 'When the wicked carried us away in captivity. Requiring from us a song. Now how shall we sing the lord's song in a strange land.' Can you name the song which contains these lyrics?

Answer: Rivers Of Babylon

'Rivers Of Babylon' was a hit for Boney M and reached number one in the UK singles charts. The B side was 'Brown Girl In The Ring' which was later released in its own right as an A side. The song 'Brown Girl In The Ring' is a traditional West Indies children's song.
17. 'I can't see the point in another day, when nobody listens to a word I say. You can call it a lack of confidence but to carry on living doesn't make no sense.' Are you singing along to these lyrics? Well just click the correct title.

Answer: Can't Stand Losing You

'Can't Stand Losing You' was the first top ten record for The Police reaching two in 1978. They were a very successful band in the late seventies and eighties having five number one hits with 'Message In A Bottle', 'Walking On The Moon', 'Don't Stand So Close To Me', 'Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic' and 'Every Breathe You Take'.
18. 'Trying to make some sense of it all. But I can see it makes no sense at all. Is it cool to go to sleep on the floor? Well I don't think I can take anymore.' You must know these lyrics, but can you name the song?

Answer: Stuck In The Middle

'Stuck In The Middle' was a hit for Steelers Wheel, sung by Gerry Rafferty, the singer of the band at that time. It peaked at eight in the UK singles chart in 1973.
19. 'Well I do my best to understand dear. But you still mystify and I want to know why. I pick myself up off the ground to have you knock me back down again and again. And when I ask you to explain, you say ..' A real favourite of this era, are your feet tapping? Give the title.

Answer: Cruel To Be Kind

'Cruel To Be Kind' was written by Nick Lowe and Ian Gomm and sung by Nick Lowe. It was released in 1979 and reached twelve in the UK charts. The video was showing Lowe marring Carlene Carter and was one of the first videos to be shown on MTV.
20. 'A love like ours is love that's hard to find. How could we let it slip away. We've come too far to leave it all behind. How could we end it all this way. When tomorrow comes and we both regret the things we said today.' Just name the song.

Answer: If You Leave Me Now

'If You Leave Me Now' is a ballad written and sung by Chicago's Peter Cetera. Released in 1976 it reached number one and stayed there for three weeks. It was a worldwide hit and is their most well known song even today.
21. 'Your beauty is beyond compare with flaming locks of golden hair. With ivory skin and eyes of emerald green. Your smile is like a breathe of spring, your voice is soft like summer rain. And I can not compete with you ..' A beautiful song but a much loved singer. What is the song?

Answer: Jolene

'Jolene' a hit for Dolly Parton in 1973, reaching seven in the UK singles charts.
Dolly Parton is known for her successful marriage to Carl Thomas Dean; he does not want to be in the public eye and so she attends all gigs and promotion work alone. However their marriage is strong and that is a great bonus for stars these days ... Go Dolly!
22. 'To keep in silence I resigned. My friends will think I am a nut. Turning water into wine, open doors will soon be shut. So I went from day to day though my life was in a rut. Til I thought of what I'd say'. You must know which song has these lyrics?

Answer: Solsbury Hill

'Solsbury Hill' is a tourist attraction. It is in the village of Batheasten and gives magnificent views of and around the City of Bath. This was the theme for the 1977 song of the same name by Peter Gabriel. The song reached thirteen in the UK singles chart.
23. 'I'd like to see you, but then again. It doesn't mean you mean that much to me. So if I call you don't make a fuss. Don't tell your friends about the two of us.' Can you name this famous track?

Answer: I'm Not In Love

'I'm Not In Love' was a number one hit record in 1975 for 10CC. The song was written by band members Eric Stewart and Graham Gouldman; the other two members of the band at that time were Keven Godley and Lol Creme who went on to become Godley And Creme after the band split.
24. 'So many destinations, faces going to so many places, where the weather is much better and the food is so much cheaper. Well I help her with her baggage for her baggage is so heavy. I hear the plane is ready by the gateway.' A great song, can you name it?

Answer: Airport

in 1978 'Airport' by The Motors reached four in the UK singles charts. The song was written by Andy McMaster and turned out to be their biggest seller.
25. 'You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one. I hope someday you'll join us and the world will live as one.' I have saved the best for last, I'm sure you will be able to name this song.

Answer: Imagine

'Imagine', a superb track by John Lennon. It was released in 1971 and got to number one in the UK, Italy and Canada. The song is asking the listener to imagine a world with peace, no wars, no greed etc, basically a world without all the problems we have today! Of all the 1.6 million copies sold in England alone you would have thought the message would have got through.
Source: Author JenPenWen

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