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Top Albums of 1972 Trivia Quiz

In this quiz I will test your knowledge of the top albums of 1972. I will give you the title of an album and you tell me who recorded it. Good luck!

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

Author
Velvet_Rain

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
284,639

Updated
Feb 15 23

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
2602

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which male artist recorded the album "Harvest"? Hint

Paul McCartney

Gilbert O'Sullivan

Neil Young

Bob Dylan

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which rock band recorded the album "Machine Head"? Hint

Deep Purple

Led Zeppelin

Black Sabbath

Aerosmith

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Question 3 of 10

3. "Thick As A Brick" was an album recorded by which British band? Hint

Moody Blues

Lindisfarne

T Rex

Jethro Tull

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which male solo artist recorded the album "Honky Ch�teau "? Hint

Elton John

David Bowie

Johnny Cash

David Cassidy

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Question 5 of 10

5. "Close To The Edge" was an album recorded by which progressive rock band? Hint

Van Der Graaf Generator

Genesis

Yes

Caravan

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which American Rock singer recorded "School's Out"? Hint

Alice Cooper

Jimi Hendrix

Lou Reed

Paul Simon

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who recorded the album "Never A Dull Moment"? Hint

Rod Stewart

Billy Joel

Don McLean

Stevie Wonder

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which British band recorded the album "Trilogy"? Hint

Mott the Hoople

Humble Pie

Free

Emerson Lake & Palmer

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Question 9 of 10

9. "Catch Bull at Four" was recorded by whom? Hint

Donovan

Johnny Cash

Gordon Lightfoot

Cat Stevens

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Question 10 of 10

10. "Exile on Main St." was recorded by which rock band? Hint

The Rolling Stones

The Who

Cream

Pink Floyd

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which male artist recorded the album "Harvest"?

Answer: Neil Young

"Harvest" by Neil Young was one of the best selling albums of 1972, it went to number one in both the US and UK album charts. The album contained the single "Heart of Gold" which was a number one hit in the US and went to number 10 in the UK.

2. Which rock band recorded the album "Machine Head"?

Answer: Deep Purple

"Machine Head" is the sixth album by British band Deep Purple. It was recorded in Switzerland in December 1971. Successful singles from this album include "Smoke On The Water" and "Highway Star".

3. "Thick As A Brick" was an album recorded by which British band?

Answer: Jethro Tull

"Thick as a Brick" by Jethro Tull is essentially one song lasting 43 minutes. The album cover depicted a spoof of a newspaper. The album went to number one in the US album charts and number five in the UK.

4. Which male solo artist recorded the album "Honky Ch�teau "?

Answer: Elton John

"Honky Ch�teau" is Elton John's fifth album. It went to number one in the US and number two in the UK. In 2003 the music magazine "Rolling Stone" ranked the album at 357 on the 500 greatest albums of all time list.

5. "Close To The Edge" was an album recorded by which progressive rock band?

Answer: Yes

"Close to the Edge" is the fifth album by British band Yes. It reached number three in the US album charts and number four in the UK. The art on the album cover was done by Roger Dean.

6. Which American Rock singer recorded "School's Out"?

Answer: Alice Cooper

"School's Out" is Alice Cooper's fifth album. It went to number two in the US album charts and number four in the UK.
The song "School's Out" is one of Alice coopers most popular songs, reaching number one in the UK singles charts.

7. Who recorded the album "Never A Dull Moment"?

Answer: Rod Stewart

"Never A Dull Moment" was recorded by British solo artist Rod Stewart. It went to number one in the UK album charts and number two in the US.
The album contained "You Wear It Well" which was a great success and went to number one on the UK singles charts.

8. Which British band recorded the album "Trilogy"?

Answer: Emerson Lake & Palmer

"Trilogy" is the third alum by Emerson Lake & Palmer. It reached number five in the US album charts and number two in the UK. It was produced by Greg Lake.

9. "Catch Bull at Four" was recorded by whom?

Answer: Cat Stevens

"Catch Bull at Four" was Cat Stevens sixth album and the proved his most successful in the US going to number one in the album charts. It also did well in the UK reaching number two.

10. "Exile on Main St." was recorded by which rock band?

Answer: The Rolling Stones

"Exile on Main St." by The Rolling Stones topped the number one spot in both the US and UK. It is composed of songs written and recorded between 1968 and 1972. It produced hit singles including "Tumbling Dice" and "Happy".

Source: Author Velvet_Rain

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