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Quiz about Music History  1974
Quiz about Music History  1974

Music History - 1974 Trivia Quiz


A fun ride back to 1974. Do you remember...?

A multiple-choice quiz by 70sdude. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
70sdude
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
121,690
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
4529
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Question 1 of 10
1. What was Bachman-Turner Overdrive's biggest charting single? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Terry Jacks scored a number one hit in 1974 with "Seasons In The Sun". Previously he hit the Top 40 as a member of ________ ? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. A top 40 hit for Three Dog Night, "The Show Must Go On" was written by this 70's pop star. Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. "TSOP" was a hit in 1974 for MFSB. What did MFSB stand for? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Who took "The Loco-Motion" to number 1 in 1974? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which of the following "Jims" is not mentioned in the Righteous Brother's 1974 hit "Rock and Roll Heaven"? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. He was the writer of the Archies'hit "Sugar Sugar", but he also scored a hit in 1974 under the name ________ with "Rock Me Gently". Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Who recorded "Rock Your Baby"? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What band recorded the 1974 hit "Bungle In The Jungle"? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Which of the following instrumentals was NOT a hit in the 1974 Billboard charts? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What was Bachman-Turner Overdrive's biggest charting single?

Answer: You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet

Although "Takin' Care of Business" has stood the test of time, and become a much-used anthem in motion pictures and TV advertising, "You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet" hit number 1 on the charts in 1974. "Takin' Care of Business" landed just shy of the top 10.
2. Terry Jacks scored a number one hit in 1974 with "Seasons In The Sun". Previously he hit the Top 40 as a member of ________ ?

Answer: The Poppy Family

The Poppy Family scored a top 40 hit with "Which Way You Going Billy?". The group was made up of Terry and his then-wife Susan.
3. A top 40 hit for Three Dog Night, "The Show Must Go On" was written by this 70's pop star.

Answer: Leo Sayer

Leo Sayer scored hits in the 70's with "When I Need You" and "Long Tall Glasses". He wrote "The Show Must Go On", which Three Dog Night took to the charts in 1974.
4. "TSOP" was a hit in 1974 for MFSB. What did MFSB stand for?

Answer: Mother, Father, Sister, Brother

TSOP was short for The Sounds of Philidelphia.
5. Who took "The Loco-Motion" to number 1 in 1974?

Answer: Grand Funk Railroad

Little Eva recorded the song originally, but it was Mark Farner and Grand Funk that brought a decidely rock edge to the "Loco-Motion" in 1974.
6. Which of the following "Jims" is not mentioned in the Righteous Brother's 1974 hit "Rock and Roll Heaven"?

Answer: James Dean

James Dean was not mentioned in "Rock and Roll Heaven", although he plays a big part in the lyrics of "Rock On", a 1974 hit for David Essex.
7. He was the writer of the Archies'hit "Sugar Sugar", but he also scored a hit in 1974 under the name ________ with "Rock Me Gently".

Answer: Andy Kim

A man of many names, Andy Kim later went by the name of Barron Longfellow.
8. Who recorded "Rock Your Baby"?

Answer: George McCrae

Gwen McCrae had a hit with "Rockin' Chair", Van McCoy with "The Hustle", and Michael McDonald was both a member of the Doobie Brothers and a successful solo artist with hits like "I Keep Forgettin'".
9. What band recorded the 1974 hit "Bungle In The Jungle"?

Answer: Jethro Tull

Although better known as a rock radio station staple, Ian Anderson and Jethro Tull did manage a top 40 hit with "Bungle In The Jungle".
10. Which of the following instrumentals was NOT a hit in the 1974 Billboard charts?

Answer: Pick Up The Pieces

"Love's Theme" was recorded by Love Unlimited Orchestra (aka Barry White), "The Entertainer" by Marvin Hamlisch, "Tubular Bells" by Mike Oldfield. They all were hits in 1974. "Pick Up The Pieces" was a number 1 hit in 1975 for the Average White Band.
Source: Author 70sdude

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