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Question 1
Who Had a Great Hit in 1971 With “Maggie May”?
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Which Band Released the Iconic Song “Go Your Own Way” in 1977?
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Who Sang the 1972 Soul Classic “Let’s Stay Together”?
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What 1978 Hit Begins With “You Can Tell by the Way I Use My Walk…”?
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Which Elton John Song Became a Hit in 1973 With Lyrics About a Fictional Rockstar?
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Who Released the Protest Song “War” in 1970 With the Lyrics “Absolutely Nothing! ”?
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Which Queen Song From 1975 Blends Rock, Opera, and Ballad Styles?
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What Rolling Stones Song Says "But if You Try Sometimes... You Might Find You Get What You Need"
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Who Released “I Want You Back” in 1970?
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What Band’s 1973 Hit “Reelin’ in the Years” Featured Complex Guitar Solos?
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Who Sang “American Woman,” a Hit in 1970 That Became a Protest Song?
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Which Disco Group Had a Hit With “YMCA” in 1978?
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Who Recorded “Anarchy in the U. K. ” in 1976?
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What Band Released the Live Album “Frampton Comes Alive! ” in 1976?
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Who Sang the Soft Rock Ballad “If You Leave Me Now” in 1976?
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What Artist Had a 1973 Hit With “Piano Man”?
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Which Band Recorded “Dream On” in the Early ‘70s but Saw It Peak Later in the Decade?
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Who Had a Hit With “Ain’t No Sunshine” in 1971?
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What Was the Debut Single for Punk Pioneers The Clash in 1977?
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Which Funk Band Recorded “Give Up the Funk (Tear the Roof off the Sucker)” in 1976?
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Who Sang the Sultry Hit “Let’s Get It On” in 1973?
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What Fleetwood Mac Song Opens With the Lyrics “Now Here You Go Again…”?
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Which Artist Had a Hit With “Crocodile Rock” in 1972?
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What Was the Name of the 1977 Hit by the Eagles About Excess and Fame?
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Who Performed the Reggae Hit “No Woman, No Cry” in 1975?
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What Carpenters Song Features the Line “Why Do Birds Suddenly Appear…”?
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Which Funk Band Made “September” a Timeless Party Hit?
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Who Had a Hit With “Time in a Bottle” in 1974, After His Death?
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What Progressive Rock Band Released “Roundabout” in 1972?
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Which Singer-Songwriter Released “Fire and Rain” in 1970?
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Which Band Scored a Hit With “Listen to the Music” in 1972?
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Who Sang the 1973 Classic “Killing Me Softly With His Song”?
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What Band Released the Arena Rock Hit “Don’t Fear the Reaper” in 1976?
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Who Performed the 1975 Disco Hit “The Hustle”?
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Which Former Beatle Released “Imagine” in 1971?
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Who Had a Hit With the Country-Rock Crossover “Take It Easy” in 1972?
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What Rock Band Released “Smoke on the Water” in 1972?
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Who Sang “I Can See Clearly Now” in 1972?
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What Was the First Hit for Boston in 1976?
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Who Had a 1971 Hit With “Me and Bobby McGee”?
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What Stevie Wonder Song From 1976 Contains the Line “You Are the Sunshine of My Life”?
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Who Had a 1974 Hit With the Novelty Track “Kung Fu Fighting”?
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Which Soft Rock Duo Sang “Sara Smile” in 1976?
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Who Sang “You’re So Vain” in 1972?
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What Song Did B. J. Thomas Popularize in 1970 for a Film Soundtrack?
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Which Band Released “Radar Love” in 1973?
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Who Released “The Joker” in 1973?
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Which Band Released the Glam Rock Hit “Ballroom Blitz”?
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What Was the Name of Blondie’s 1978 Breakout Hit?
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Who Sang “Lean on Me” in 1972?
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Billy Joel
2
Elton John
3
Rod Stewart
4
David Bowie
Rod Stewart’s “Maggie May” topped charts worldwide and established him as a major solo artist.
1
Journey
2
Heart
3
The Eagles
4
Fleetwood Mac
“Go Your Own Way” was a lead single from Fleetwood Mac’s best-selling album, Rumours.
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Bill Withers
2
Marvin Gaye
3
Otis Redding
4
Al Green
Al Green’s smooth vocals and heartfelt delivery made “Let’s Stay Together” a soul staple.
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Disco Inferno
2
Stayin’ Alive
3
Funkytown
4
Le Freak
“Stayin’ Alive” by the Bee Gees is one of the most iconic songs of the disco era.
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Tiny Dancer
2
Rocket Man
3
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
4
Bennie and the Jets
“Bennie and the Jets” showcased Elton John’s quirky glam-rock style and charted No. 1 in the U.S.
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Curtis Mayfield
2
Edwin Starr
3
Isaac Hayes
4
James Brown
Edwin Starr’s “War” became an anthem for the anti-Vietnam War movement.
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Don’t Stop Me Now
2
We Are the Champions
3
Killer Queen
4
Bohemian Rhapsody
“Bohemian Rhapsody” broke boundaries and became one of Queen’s most acclaimed songs.
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Angie
2
Gimme Shelter
3
Brown Sugar
4
You Can’t Always Get What You Want
Released in 1969 and popular through the ‘70s, this track mixes rock with gospel-style choir vocals.
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The Jackson 5
2
The Four Tops
3
The Temptations
4
The Supremes
The Jackson 5’s debut single became a Motown classic and launched Michael Jackson’s career.
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The Doobie Brothers
2
Chicago
3
Steely Dan
4
Boston
Steely Dan’s “Reelin’ in the Years” is known for its sharp lyrics and intricate instrumentation.
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The Guess Who
2
The Doors
3
Bob Dylan
4
Crosby, Stills & Nash
The Guess Who’s “American Woman” was interpreted as a critique of American culture during the Vietnam War.
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Bee Gees
2
KC and the Sunshine Band
3
Chic
4
Village People
“YMCA” became a dance anthem and cultural phenomenon thanks to Village People’s costumes and catchy chorus.
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Sex Pistols
2
Ramones
3
The Clash
4
Buzzcocks
“Anarchy in the U.K.” by the Sex Pistols helped ignite the punk rock movement in Britain.
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Yes
2
Boston
3
Peter Frampton
4
Lynyrd Skynyrd
“Frampton Comes Alive!” was one of the best-selling live albums of all time.
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Air Supply
2
Chicago
3
Bread
4
America
Chicago’s “If You Leave Me Now” earned the American rock band their first Grammy Award.
1
James Taylor
2
Elton John
3
Paul Simon
4
Billy Joel
“Piano Man” became Billy Joel’s signature song and is based on his early experiences in barrooms.
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Black Sabbath
2
Led Zeppelin
3
Deep Purple
4
Aerosmith
Aerosmith’s “Dream On” gained popularity after a 1976 re-release and became their breakthrough hit.
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Smokey Robinson
2
Bill Withers
3
Marvin Gaye
4
Ray Charles
Bill Withers wrote and sang “Ain’t No Sunshine” while working a regular day job.
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White Riot
2
I Fought the Law
3
London Calling
4
Rock the Casbah
“White Riot” was The Clash’s raw and politically charged introduction to the punk scene.
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Parliament
2
Kool & The Gang
3
Ohio Players
4
Earth, Wind & Fire
Parliament’s wild stage shows and funky basslines helped define the genre in the '70s.
1
Barry White
2
Smokey Robinson
3
Marvin Gaye
4
Teddy Pendergrass
Marvin Gaye’s “Let’s Get It On” blended soul with sensual themes and topped charts.
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Don’t Stop
2
Sara
3
Dreams
4
Rhiannon
“Dreams” became Fleetwood Mac’s only Billboard No. 1 hit after the band released it in 1977.
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Neil Diamond
2
Billy Joel
3
Paul McCartney
4
Elton John
Elton John’s “Crocodile Rock” was a nostalgic throwback to early rock 'n' roll.
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Hotel California
2
Desperado
3
New Kid in Town
4
Life in the Fast Lane
“Hotel California” became a defining song of the decade with cryptic lyrics and iconic guitar solos.
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Bob Marley & The Wailers
2
Jimmy Cliff
3
Peter Tosh
4
Toots & The Maytals
Bob Marley’s iconic song “No Woman, No Cry” helped bring reggae to global audiences.
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(They Long to Be) Close to You
2
Rainy Days and Mondays
3
Superstar
4
We've Only Just Begun
“Close to You” was The Carpenters' breakthrough hit and showcased Karen Carpenter’s warm vocals.
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The Commodores
2
Kool & The Gang
3
Earth, Wind & Fire
4
The Isley Brothers
“September” became Earth, Wind & Fire’s most beloved song and a staple of celebration playlists.
1
Harry Chapin
2
John Denver
3
Jim Croce
4
Cat Stevens
Jim Croce’s “Time in a Bottle” hit No. 1 posthumously following his plane crash.
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Yes
2
Emerson, Lake & Palmer
3
Genesis
4
King Crimson
Released in 1972, “Roundabout” featured complex rhythms and became Yes’s most recognizable track.
1
James Taylor
2
Neil Young
3
Carole King
4
Cat Stevens
James Taylor’s “Fire and Rain” addressed themes of personal loss and mental health.
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The Doobie Brothers
2
Chicago
3
Creedence Clearwater Revival
4
The Band
The Doobie Brothers' upbeat anthem “Listen to the Music” helped launch their career in the early '70s.
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Roberta Flack
2
Gladys Knight
3
Diana Ross
4
Aretha Franklin
Roberta Flack's soulful performance earned her a Grammy for Record of the Year.
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Rush
2
Kansas
3
Foreigner
4
Blue Öyster Cult
“Don’t Fear the Reaper” became Blue Öyster Cult’s biggest hit and is known for its haunting guitar riff.
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KC and the Sunshine Band
2
Van McCoy
3
Chic
4
Donna Summer
Van McCoy's “The Hustle” popularized a dance craze and topped the Billboard Hot 100.
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Paul McCartney
2
George Harrison
3
Ringo Starr
4
John Lennon
John Lennon’s “Imagine” became a universal anthem for peace and hope when he released it in the early 1970s.
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Lynyrd Skynyrd
2
Eagles
3
The Byrds
4
America
“Take It Easy” was the debut single that helped define the Eagles’ sound.
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Led Zeppelin
2
Deep Purple
3
Uriah Heep
4
Black Sabbath
“Smoke on the Water” features one of the most famous guitar riffs in rock history.
1
Jimmy Cliff
2
Bob Marley
3
Johnny Nash
4
Al Green
Johnny Nash’s uplifting reggae-influenced hit, “I Can See Clearly Now,” became a chart-topping classic.
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Rock & Roll Band
2
Amanda
3
Peace of Mind
4
More Than a Feeling
“More Than a Feeling” helped propel Boston’s debut album to multi-platinum success.
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Carly Simon
2
Joni Mitchell
3
Joan Baez
4
Janis Joplin
Janis Joplin’s posthumous release of “Me and Bobby McGee” became one of her most beloved songs.
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Isn’t She Lovely
2
Sir Duke
3
You Are the Sunshine of My Life
4
Superstition
Stevie Wonder’s heartfelt ballad earned him a Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance.
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Wild Cherry
2
Carl Douglas
3
George McCrae
4
Lipps Inc.
Carl Douglas’s “Kung Fu Fighting” was a surprise hit and a disco favorite.
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Seals & Crofts
2
Loggins & Messina
3
Simon & Garfunkel
4
Hall & Oates
Hall & Oates gained mainstream success with the romantic and iconic ballad “Sara Smile.”
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Carole King
2
Carly Simon
3
Stevie Nicks
4
Linda Ronstadt
Carly Simon’s biting lyrics sparked decades of speculation about the song’s subject and is still famous today.
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The Way We Were
2
Bridge Over Troubled Water
3
Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head
4
Love Story
“Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head” was featured in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.
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Golden Earring
2
Bad Company
3
Free
4
Thin Lizzy
Dutch band Golden Earring scored an international hit with the driving rock track “Radar Love.”
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The Byrds
2
Steve Miller Band
3
Bob Seger
4
The Guess Who
“The Joker” became Steve Miller Band’s first No. 1 hit in the U.S.
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Mott the Hoople
2
Slade
3
T. Rex
4
The Sweet
Sweet’s “Ballroom Blitz” helped bring glam rock to the mainstream music world.
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Heart of Glass
2
Atomic
3
Rapture
4
Call Me
“Heart of Glass” merged disco and new wave, earning Blondie major radio play and fame.
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Curtis Mayfield
2
Donny Hathaway
3
Marvin Gaye
4
Bill Withers
“Lean on Me” became a heartfelt anthem of friendship and support and remains so even today.
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