Music Trivia Quiz #99 Answers

1. For nine consecutive weeks in early 1978, the top two singles on the Billboard Hot 100 featured members of what family?: The Gibb family. The hits were either by the Bee Gees or their younger brother, Andy Gibb.
2. Scotsman Gerry Rafferty had a hit in 1978 with a song that featured a very prominent saxophone solo. What was the song?: "Baker Street"
3. This Rolling Stones hit from 1978 was re-mixed for the Austin Powers in Goldmember soundtrack in 2002. : "Miss You"
4. On March 22, 1978, a satirical TV show about the Beatles aired on American television. What was the name of the group in the show?: The Rutles
5. What rocker played Billy Shears in the ill-fated movie Sergeant Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band?: Peter Frampton
6. When this hip-hop singer was born on November 9, 1978, he probably was not wearing a thong.: Sisqo
7. In 1978, all four members of one band released solo albums. What band was it?: Kiss
8. What instrument is Billy Joel holding on the cover of his 1978 release 52nd Street?: A trumpet
9. In September 1978, the Grateful Dead played several shows in an unusual place. Where?: Egypt, at the foot of the pyramids
10. What country group had a Number 1 hit with "Kiss You All Over?": Exile
11. This British punk band toured the United States in January 1978 and got a less than great reception.: Sex Pistols
12. Chicago released its twelfth album in 1978, but did not call it Chicago XII. What was it called?: Hot Streets
13. What very beautiful Rod Stewart ballad, a Top Five hit in early 1978, featured the names of two of his favorite soccer teams?: "You're In My Heart (The Final Acclaim) The teams are Celtic and Manchester United.
14. Which R&B singer was ushered into the world on October 14, 1978?: Usher
15. Name three songs from the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack that were Number 1 American hits in 1978 (hint: one is not "Boogie Shoes!").: "How Deep Is Your Love," "Stayin' Alive" and "Night Fever" by Bee Gees, and "If I Can't Have You" by Yvonne Elliman.
16. Now, name the two songs from the Grease soundtrack that were Number 1 hits in 1978.: "You're The One That I Want" by John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John, and "Grease" by Frankie Valli
17. "I Just Wanna Stop" was a Top Ten hit in 1978 for which Canadian singer?: Gino Vannelli, but you haven't lived until you've heard my favorite version of this song!

Bonus: This percussionist, born on August 23, 1978, was maybe featured just a tad too much in the movie Buena Vista Social Club. Who is he?: Joachim Cooder




		Bongos Becky's Island Music Trivia Quiz #99 - 1/15/03 1978 - 25 Years Answers 1. For nine consecutive weeks in early 1978, the top two singles on the Billboard Hot 100 featured members of what family?: The Gibb family. The hits were either by the Bee Gees or their younger brother, Andy Gibb. 2. Scotsman Gerry Rafferty had a hit in 1978 with a song that featured a very prominent saxophone solo. What was the song?: "Baker Street" 3. This Rolling Stones hit from 1978 was re-mixed for the Austin Powers in Goldmember soundtrack in 2002. : "Miss You" 4. On March 22, 1978, a satirical TV show about the Beatles aired on American television. What was the name of the group in the show?: The Rutles 5. What rocker played Billy Shears in the ill-fated movie Sergeant Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band?: Peter Frampton 6. When this hip-hop singer was born on November 9, 1978, he probably was not wearing a thong.: Sisqo 7. In 1978, all four members of one band released solo albums. What band was it?: Kiss 8. What instrument is Billy Joel holding on the cover of his 1978 release 52nd Street?: A trumpet 9. In September 1978, the Grateful Dead played several shows in an unusual place. Where?: Egypt, at the foot of the pyramids 10. What country group had a Number 1 hit with "Kiss You All Over?": Exile 11. This British punk band toured the United States in January 1978 and got a less than great reception.: Sex Pistols 12. Chicago released its twelfth album in 1978, but did not call it Chicago XII. What was it called?: Hot Streets 13. What very beautiful Rod Stewart ballad, a Top Five hit in early 1978, featured the names of two of his favorite soccer teams?: "You're In My Heart (The Final Acclaim) The teams are Celtic and Manchester United. 14. Which R&B singer was ushered into the world on October 14, 1978?: Usher 15. Name three songs from the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack that were Number 1 American hits in 1978 (hint: one is not "Boogie Shoes!").: "How Deep Is Your Love," "Stayin' Alive" and "Night Fever" by Bee Gees, and "If I Can't Have You" by Yvonne Elliman. 16. Now, name the two songs from the Grease soundtrack that were Number 1 hits in 1978.: "You're The One That I Want" by John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John, and "Grease" by Frankie Valli 17. "I Just Wanna Stop" was a Top Ten hit in 1978 for which Canadian singer?: Gino Vannelli, but you haven't lived until you've heard my favorite version of this song! Bonus: This percussionist, born on August 23, 1978, was maybe featured just a tad too much in the movie Buena Vista Social Club. Who is he?: Joachim Cooder Back to Quiz #99 Back to the Music Trivia Homepage Back to Music Back Home