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Top Albums of 1974 Trivia Quiz

In this quiz I will test your knowledge of the top albums of 1974. 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: 3 mins.

Author
Velvet_Rain

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
365,726

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
581

Last 3 plays: pthomson (9/10), Guest 172 (5/10), Guest 50 (6/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which male solo artist had great success with the album "Diamond Dogs"? Hint

Elton John

Billy Joel

David Bowie

Bruce Springsteen

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which British hard rock band recorded the album "Burn"? Hint

The Who

Black Sabbath

Deep Purple

Led Zeppelin

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Question 3 of 10

3. "Can't Get Enough" was recorded by which R&B/soul solo artist? Hint

Al Green

Stevie Wonder

Barry White

Marvin Gaye

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which female solo artist recorded the album "Court and Spark"? Hint

Judy Collins

Joan Baez

Joni Mitchell

Sandy Denny

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Question 5 of 10

5. "It's Only Rock 'n Roll" was recorded by which iconic rock band? Hint

The Rolling Stones

Thin Lizzy

ZZ Top

Cream

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which British solo artist recorded the album "Caribou"? Hint

Elton John

Rod Stewart

Eric Clapton

Donovan

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Question 7 of 10

7. "Wrap Around Joy" was an album released by which female singer-songwriter? Hint

Loretta Lynn

Carole King

Carly Simon

Barbra Streisand

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which male folk singer recorded the album "Sundown"? Hint

Gordon Lightfoot

Neil Young

Bob Dylan

Pete Seeger

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Question 9 of 10

9. "Walls and Bridges" was recorded by which British singer-songwriter? Hint

Paul McCartney

John Lennon

Van Morrison

Bryan Ferry

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which electronic music band recorded the album "Autobahn"? Hint

Yes

Faust

Kraftwerk

Tangerine Dream

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which male solo artist had great success with the album "Diamond Dogs"?

Answer: David Bowie

"Diamond Dogs" (1974) was recorded by David Bowie. It went to number one in the UK album charts and the Canadian RPM album charts. It was also received well in the US and got to number five in the US Billboard 200. "Diamond Dogs" (1974) has references to the novel "Nineteen Eighty-Four" by George Orwell which can be seen in songs "1984" and "Big Brother".

2. Which British hard rock band recorded the album "Burn"?

Answer: Deep Purple

"Burn" (1974) was recorded by Deep Purple. It got to number one in Norway, Austria and Germany's album charts and number three in the UK. David Coverdale was introduced as the new vocalist for this album taking over from Ian Gillan.

3. "Can't Get Enough" was recorded by which R&B/soul solo artist?

Answer: Barry White

"Can't Get Enough" was recorded by Barry White. It got to number one in the US album charts and number four in the UK. "You're the First, the Last, My Everything" (1974) was one of the songs released from this album. It was a number one hit in both the US and UK.

4. Which female solo artist recorded the album "Court and Spark"?

Answer: Joni Mitchell

Joni Mitchell recorded the 1974 album "Court and Spark". It got to number one in her home country of Canada, number two in the US and number 14 in the UK. It was her sixth studio album.

5. "It's Only Rock 'n Roll" was recorded by which iconic rock band?

Answer: The Rolling Stones

"It's Only Rock 'n Roll" (1974) was an album by British band The Rolling Stones. It got to number one in the US charts and number two in the UK. It also did well in Canada and Norway.

6. Which British solo artist recorded the album "Caribou"?

Answer: Elton John

"Caribou" (1974) is Elton John's eighth studio album. It reached number one in the album charts of many countries including the UK, US, Canada and Australia. "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" (1974) and "The Bitch Is Back" (1974) from this album both did well in the singles charts.

7. "Wrap Around Joy" was an album released by which female singer-songwriter?

Answer: Carole King

"Wrap Around Joy" (1974) by Carole King reached number one on both the US and Canadian album charts. It was her sixth studio album.

8. Which male folk singer recorded the album "Sundown"?

Answer: Gordon Lightfoot

Gordon Lightfoot's album "Sundown" (1974) was a number one hit in both the US and his country of birth, Canada. The single of the same name also did well reaching number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.

9. "Walls and Bridges" was recorded by which British singer-songwriter?

Answer: John Lennon

"Walls and Bridges"(1974) is John Lennon's fifth studio album. It reached number one in the US and Canada and number six in the UK. The single "Whatever Gets You Thru the Night" from this album also reached number one in the US.

10. Which electronic music band recorded the album "Autobahn"?

Answer: Kraftwerk

Kraftwerk released the album "Autobahn" (1974). Kraftwerk are a German electronic music group, who were formed in D�sseldorf in 1969. "Autobahn" (1974) got to number four in the Uk, five in the US and five in Canada.

Source: Author Velvet_Rain

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