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Quiz about Songs That Characterized The 70s 1

Songs That Characterized The 70s #1 Quiz

Quite a few styles of popular music emerged during the 1970s. This quiz looks at a selection of songs and artists that just smack of that 70s sound. All songs are classics so this quiz shouldn't be all that difficult.

A multiple-choice quiz by Bertho. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Bertho

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
108,017

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
10 / 15

Plays
8252

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 15

1. Which 1970s band was 'born to wave the flag - the red, white and blue'? This was a rather unfortunate phrase. Hint

Bread

Steppenwolf

Creedence Clearwater Revival

The Rolling Stones

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Question 2 of 15

2. Whose 'child arrived just the other day' with nothing peculiar about the birth? He would have seen him walk but he was on a plane and paying bills. Hint

Jim Croce

Cat Stevens

Harry Chapin

Glen Campbell

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Question 3 of 15

3. According to Paul Simon, which of these is not a way to leave your lover? Hint

Jump in a car

Make a new plan

Hop on a bus

Drop off the key

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Question 4 of 15

4. 'You're winding your way down on Baker Street, light in your head and dead on your feet.' Who did you drink the night away with? Hint

Barry White

Jimmy Buffet

Bob Seger

Gerry Rafferty

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Question 5 of 15

5. Who were "Calling Occupants of Interplanetary Craft"? Hint

Santana

Wings

Rita Coolidge

Carpenters

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Question 6 of 15

6. The song 'You've Got a Friend' gave James Taylor his first number 1. Who wrote the song? Hint

Carole King

John Denver

Eric Carmen

Andy Gibb

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Question 7 of 15

7. Billy Joel 'got a call from an old friend he used to be real close' to in what song? Hint

'The Stranger'

'My Life'

'Honesty'

'Say Goodbye To Hollywood'

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Question 8 of 15

8. Which one of these Pink Floyd albums featuring songs 'Interstellar Overdrive' and 'Astronomy Domine' was not released in the 1970s? Hint

'Dark Side Of The Moon'

'The Piper At The Gates Of Dawn'

'The Wall'

'Wish You Were Here'

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Question 9 of 15

9. True or false: 'Mr Bojangles' was written and recorded by Bob Dylan in 1973.

True

False

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Question 10 of 15

10. Which 70's song featured a hitchiking transvestite named Holly who 'shaved her legs then he was a she'? Hint

Iggy Pop - 'Real Wild Child'

Kinks - 'Lola'

David Bowie - 'Lady Stardust'

Lou Reed - 'Walk On The Wild Side'

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Question 11 of 15

11. Which Led Zeppelin song screeches 'Hey, hey, mama, said the way you move, gonna make you sweat, gonna make you groove'? Hint

'Whole Lotta Love'

'Good Times Bad Times'

'Black Dog'

'You Shook Me'

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Question 12 of 15

12. Which atmospheric band had a smash hit in 1976 with the song 'More Than A Feeling'? Hint

Boston

Georgia

Chicago

Dallas

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Question 13 of 15

13. In what song would you go looking for a 'lost shaker of salt' to 'render this frozen concoction that helps me hang on'? Hint

'Boat Drinks'

'Rock Salt and Nails'

'Sangria'

'Margaritaville'

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Question 14 of 15

14. David Bowie's 'Fame' featured lyrics co-written by which famous compatriot? Hint

John Lennon

Roger Daltrey

Dave Gilmour

Eric Clapton

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Question 15 of 15

15. There's an Eagles nest on the roof of this Western United States dwelling where travellers may lodge for a fee. What classic song title is this cryptic sentence referring to?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which 1970s band was 'born to wave the flag - the red, white and blue'? This was a rather unfortunate phrase.

Answer: Creedence Clearwater Revival

CCR's 'Fortunate Son' wasn't just an anti-Vietnam song as a lot believe, but a song about the general values of American society. If you had influence or money you could 'buy' your way through life.

2. Whose 'child arrived just the other day' with nothing peculiar about the birth? He would have seen him walk but he was on a plane and paying bills.

Answer: Harry Chapin

Harry Chapin was extremely active in charities and had raised over $5 million dollars for various causes. Sadly, he died in a car accident (suspected heart attack)in 1981 while heading to a benefit.

3. According to Paul Simon, which of these is not a way to leave your lover?

Answer: Jump in a car

Paul Simon's 1975 song, 'Fifty Ways to Leave Your Lover', discussed many methods to leave your lover, including some ingenious methods like 'slipping out the back' and 'hopping on a bus.' Clever.

4. 'You're winding your way down on Baker Street, light in your head and dead on your feet.' Who did you drink the night away with?

Answer: Gerry Rafferty

Gerry Rafferty's classic, 'Baker Street'. Did you know that Rafferty and Billy Connelly were once a tandem music act? Billy decided laughs were more fun and Gerry went off to become a world-renowned song writer/artist. A lot of his work was as the front man to Stealers Wheels.

5. Who were "Calling Occupants of Interplanetary Craft"?

Answer: Carpenters

'Calling Occupants' first appeared on Canadian group Klaatu's 1976 debut album. Karen Carpenter passed away on February 4, 1983, at the age of 32 due to complications relating to the eating disorder anorexia nervosa. Her pure voice is remembered on 17 Carpenters albums.

6. The song 'You've Got a Friend' gave James Taylor his first number 1. Who wrote the song?

Answer: Carole King

Carole King is a brilliant songsmith and performer. She wrote the song for James, as she valued their friendship.

7. Billy Joel 'got a call from an old friend he used to be real close' to in what song?

Answer: 'My Life'

Billy Joel was well famous by the release of 'My Life.' The previous LP, 'the Stranger', outsold Simon and Garfunkel's 'Bridge Over Troubled Water'.

8. Which one of these Pink Floyd albums featuring songs 'Interstellar Overdrive' and 'Astronomy Domine' was not released in the 1970s?

Answer: 'The Piper At The Gates Of Dawn'

'The Piper At The Gates Of Dawn' was released in '67. Lead guitarist Dave Gilmour was largely responsible for establishing Kate Bush in the music industry. He cut her first professional demo and introduced her to EMI.

9. True or false: 'Mr Bojangles' was written and recorded by Bob Dylan in 1973.

Answer: False

'Mr Bojangles' has been recorded hundreds of times by artists as diverse as Sammy Davis Jnr, Neil Diamond, Chet Atkins, Harry Belafonte, John Denver, Harry Nilson, and Robbie Williams. The song was written by Jerry Jeff Walker in 1967, who met Bill Robinson (Bojangles) in a New Orleans drunk tank.

10. Which 70's song featured a hitchiking transvestite named Holly who 'shaved her legs then he was a she'?

Answer: Lou Reed - 'Walk On The Wild Side'

'Walk On The Wild Side' featured on Reed's 1972 glamrock album 'Transformer.' It was produced by David Bowie and guitarist Mick Ronson.

11. Which Led Zeppelin song screeches 'Hey, hey, mama, said the way you move, gonna make you sweat, gonna make you groove'?

Answer: 'Black Dog'

Led Zeppelin broke the band up in 1980 following the sudden death of drummer John Bonham.

12. Which atmospheric band had a smash hit in 1976 with the song 'More Than A Feeling'?

Answer: Boston

'More Than A Feeling' was released in 1976. It wasn't until the release of the 1986 concept album 'The Third Stage' that they had a strong follow up song with 'Amanda.'

13. In what song would you go looking for a 'lost shaker of salt' to 'render this frozen concoction that helps me hang on'?

Answer: 'Margaritaville'

Did you know Jimmy Buffet has written a few books? The novels 'Where Is Joe Merchant' and 'Beach House On The Moon', as well as an autobiography, 'A Pirate Looks At Fifty.'

14. David Bowie's 'Fame' featured lyrics co-written by which famous compatriot?

Answer: John Lennon

David Bowie had a brilliant mind for lyrics. He would often have the music ready for recording but no words. He would walk off, read the paper for ten minutes, and then soon hit the microphone with a complete song. With 'Fame', John Lennon had dropped in to listen to Bowie record and they collaborated with the lyrics. It took 15 minutes.

15. There's an Eagles nest on the roof of this Western United States dwelling where travellers may lodge for a fee. What classic song title is this cryptic sentence referring to?

Answer: Hotel California

Legend has it that when they where shooting the album cover for 'Hotel California', a ghost is standing on the hotel balcony. You can clearly see a figure watching over proceedings.

Source: Author Bertho

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