Music Trivia Quiz #203 Answers

1. Elton John had a huge year in 1975 - in June, one of his albums debuted at Number One on the album chart, a much bigger deal then than it was now. What was the album?: "Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy"
2. One of the most disliked hits of 1975 was "Lovin' You," by what singer?: Minnie Riperton
3. The Captain and Tennille had their first hit in the summer of 1975 with what? (Bonus points - who wrote it?): "Love Will Keep Us Together," written by Neil Sedaka
4. He was born Antwan Andre Patton in Atlanta on February 1, 1975, but OutKast fans know him as who?: Big Boi
5. The Bee Gees had their first Number One hit in several years with this song that announced a new style for them. What was it?: "Jive Talkin'"
6. She had her first hit, "This Will Be," in 1975 - who is she?: Natalie Cole
7. Glen Campbell compared himself to what in 1975?: A "Rhinestone Cowboy"
8. Which Chicago album of original material was released in the spring of 1975?: Chicago VIII
9. We know them, we love them, they're a big part of the music of Becky's Island, but can you tell me which of KC and the Sunshine Band's major hits was their first to go to Number One in the summer of 1975?: "Get Down Tonight"
10. And which of their songs was Number One for two weeks in the fall of 1975?: "That's the Way (I Like It)"
11. "Pick Up the Pieces" was a hit in early 1975 for this Scottish band who were anything but what their name signified.: Average White Band
12. This group announced their 1975 tour by performing on the back of a flatbed truck moving down Fifth Avenue in New York City.: Rolling Stones
13. He wasn't a P.I.M.P. yet when he was born on July 6, 1975.: 50 Cent
14. This Number One hit for Freddy Fender was sung partially in Spanish.: "Before The Next Teardrop Falls"
15. This German studio group had a Number One hit with "Fly, Robin, Fly" in December 1975.: Silver Convention
16. The Four Seasons' comeback hit in 1975 might have been inspired by Kojak. What was it?: "Who Loves You"
17. Of "Philadelphia Freedom," "Island Girl," "Someone Saved My Life Tonight," and "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds," which was not a Number One hit for Elton John in 1975?: "Someone Saved My Life Tonight" only went to Number Four. Oops!

Bonus: In 1975, this singer wasn't very famous, but somehow he ended up on the covers of Time and Newsweek in the same week. The stunt backfired and he didn't receive massive sales until the 80s. Who was he?: Bruce Springsteen




		Bongos Becky's Island Music Trivia Quiz #203 - 1/12/05 1975 - 30 Years Ago Answers 1. Elton John had a huge year in 1975 - in June, one of his albums debuted at Number One on the album chart, a much bigger deal then than it was now. What was the album?: "Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy" 2. One of the most disliked hits of 1975 was "Lovin' You," by what singer?: Minnie Riperton 3. The Captain and Tennille had their first hit in the summer of 1975 with what? (Bonus points - who wrote it?): "Love Will Keep Us Together," written by Neil Sedaka 4. He was born Antwan Andre Patton in Atlanta on February 1, 1975, but OutKast fans know him as who?: Big Boi 5. The Bee Gees had their first Number One hit in several years with this song that announced a new style for them. What was it?: "Jive Talkin'" 6. She had her first hit, "This Will Be," in 1975 - who is she?: Natalie Cole 7. Glen Campbell compared himself to what in 1975?: A "Rhinestone Cowboy" 8. Which Chicago album of original material was released in the spring of 1975?: Chicago VIII 9. We know them, we love them, they're a big part of the music of Becky's Island, but can you tell me which of KC and the Sunshine Band's major hits was their first to go to Number One in the summer of 1975?: "Get Down Tonight" 10. And which of their songs was Number One for two weeks in the fall of 1975?: "That's the Way (I Like It)" 11. "Pick Up the Pieces" was a hit in early 1975 for this Scottish band who were anything but what their name signified.: Average White Band 12. This group announced their 1975 tour by performing on the back of a flatbed truck moving down Fifth Avenue in New York City.: Rolling Stones 13. He wasn't a P.I.M.P. yet when he was born on July 6, 1975.: 50 Cent 14. This Number One hit for Freddy Fender was sung partially in Spanish.: "Before The Next Teardrop Falls" 15. This German studio group had a Number One hit with "Fly, Robin, Fly" in December 1975.: Silver Convention 16. The Four Seasons' comeback hit in 1975 might have been inspired by Kojak. What was it?: "Who Loves You" 17. Of "Philadelphia Freedom," "Island Girl," "Someone Saved My Life Tonight," and "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds," which was not a Number One hit for Elton John in 1975?: "Someone Saved My Life Tonight" only went to Number Four. Oops! Bonus: In 1975, this singer wasn't very famous, but somehow he ended up on the covers of Time and Newsweek in the same week. The stunt backfired and he didn't receive massive sales until the 80s. Who was he?: Bruce Springsteen Back to Quiz #203 Back to the Music Trivia Homepage Back to Music Back Home