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Quiz about Who Sang It In 1970
Quiz about Who Sang It In 1970

Who Sang It In 1970 Trivia Quiz


Top hits of 1970, choose wisely and good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by mrjamal. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
mrjamal
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
267,112
Updated
Mar 15 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
3321
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Question 1 of 10
1. "(They Long To Be) Close To You" became a hit for which duo? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. "Still Water (Love)" became a hit for which 70s group? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. "The Letter" became a hit from which singer? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. "The Bells" became a hit for which soul group? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. "Arizona" became a hit for which singer? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. "Band Of Gold" became a hit for which female singer? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. "Snowbird" became a hit for which Canadian singer? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. "Yellow River" became a hit for which group? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. "I'll Never Fall In Love Again" became a hit for which singer? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. "The Thrill Is Gone" became a hit from which genius guitarist? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. "(They Long To Be) Close To You" became a hit for which duo?

Answer: The Carpenters

"(They Long To Be) Close To You" comes off of The Carpenter's album "Close To You". The song became #1 on the pop charts. The Carpenters won a Grammy for this song in 1971.

Extra Info: Karen Carpenter passed away in 1983 from a cardiac arrest.
2. "Still Water (Love)" became a hit for which 70s group?

Answer: The Four Tops

"Still Water (Love) comes off of The Four Top's album "Still Waters Run Deep". The song became #11 on the R&B charts. The Four Tops can also be known as "The Tops" and "Four Aims".

Extra Info: The group is from Michigan.
3. "The Letter" became a hit from which singer?

Answer: Joe Cocker

"The Letter" comes off of Joe Cocker's album "Mad Dogs and Englishmen". The song became number seven on the pop charts. This song has been covered by many singers such as Al Green, Bob Marley, Dionne Warwick and The Beach Boys. The Box Tops had the first hit with it.

Extra Info: Joe was born in England.
4. "The Bells" became a hit for which soul group?

Answer: The Originals

"The Bells" was released as a single by The Originals. The song became #2 on the R&B charts. The song was written by the late Marvin Gaye.

Extra Info: The group disbanded in 1982.
5. "Arizona" became a hit for which singer?

Answer: Mark Lindsay

"Arizona" comes from Mark Lindsay's album "Arizona". Mark was also in the group "Paul Revere and The Raiders".

Extra Info: Mark has 17 brothers and sisters.
6. "Band Of Gold" became a hit for which female singer?

Answer: Freda Payne

"Band Of Gold" comes off of Freda Payne's album "Band Of Gold". The song became #3 on the R&B charts. In 1986, Go-Go's singer Belinda Carlisle remade this hit song.

Extra Info: Freda was born in Michigan. This song was first offered to Diana Ross and The Supremes.
7. "Snowbird" became a hit for which Canadian singer?

Answer: Anne Murray

"Snowbird" comes off of Anne Murray's album "Snowbird". The song became #1 on the Adult Contemporary charts. This song was also sung by Elvis Presley.

Extra Info: Anne was born in Canada.
8. "Yellow River" became a hit for which group?

Answer: Christie

"Yellow River" comes off of Jeff Christie's album "Christie". This song became a big international hit.

Extra Info: The members of Christie are from England.
9. "I'll Never Fall In Love Again" became a hit for which singer?

Answer: Dionne Warwick

"I'll Never Fall In Love Again" comes of Dionne Warwick's album "I'll Never Fall In Love Again". This song has been covered by several singers such as Herb Alpert, The Carpenters, Ella Fitzgerald, Issac Hayes, and Johnny Mathis.

Extra Info: Dionne is the cousin of 90's singer Whitney Houston.
10. "The Thrill Is Gone" became a hit from which genius guitarist?

Answer: B.B. King

"The Thrill Is Gone" comes off of B.B. King's album "Completely Well". The song was written by Rick Darnell and Roy Hawkins.

Extra Info: King was born in Mississippi.
Source: Author mrjamal

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