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Decades: Bandstand - Track 14 - The 1970s

#1 Post by I Love the 70s! » Wed Oct 16, 2019 9:01 pm

Decades: Bandstand - Track 14
October 17, 2019

The 1970s

Discography

Name the popular 70s bands/recording artists who recorded each set of albums (two points each)
Note: not all albums were necessarily released in the noted decade

1. Houses Of The Holy, Physical Graffiti, In Through The Out Door
2. Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, Captain Fantastic, Honky Chateau
3. Not Fragile, Four Wheel Drive, Head On
4. Minstrel In The Gallery, Crest Of A Knave, Thick As A Brick
5. Flat As A Pancake, Get Yourself Up, A Different Kind Of Crazy


Bandleaders r Us
Fill in the name (or names) to complete these 70s bands (two points each):

6. Sly & the _____
7. KC and the _____
8. Kool and the _____
9. Tom Petty and the _____


We Write the Songs (three points each):

10. In 1975, this songwriter wrote the Broadway musical revue "The Night That Made America Famous" and won an Emmy award for his musical work on the children's television series "Make A Wish". The next year, he was a delegate at the 1976 Democratic Convention.

11. The title of this lyricist's memoirs says it all: "The One Who Writes The Words For Elton John".

12. In the early 1970s, this singer/songwriter was writing, producing and singing radio and television jingles for products like Dr. Pepper, Kentucky Fried Chicken, State Farm, McDonald's, and others before becoming music director, arranger and pianist for Bette Midler.

"Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome..."
Match each live album title to the correct recording artist (two points each):

13. Caught In The Act (1975)
14. Hot August Night (1972)
15. At Budokan (1979)
16. Live At Leeds (1970)

a. Cheap Trick
b. Neil Diamond
c. Grand Funk Railroad
d. The Who


Zappa or Not Zappa
Frank Zappa was a creative genius with many humorous songs and song titles to his credit. Listed below are three actual Zappa songs from the 70s (ish) and three that I made up. Identify the three real Zappa songs for two points each.

17. Does My Penguin Make You Nervous?
18. Eat That Question
19. Half-naked Harry Finds His Purpose
20. Nothing Useful Will Come From This
21. The Torture Never Stops
22. Watermelon in Easter Hay

Rock Trivia
23. Each year from 1970 through 1979, a very popular band released a studio album. Of these ten, seven titles were designated by Roman Numerals following their name.
Name the band. (two points)
Name the title that does not feature their name. (two points)
Name the other titles (2) that do not contain Roman Numerals. (three points each)


No Points Bonus:

What 70s song have you not been able to get out of your head (for better or worse) recently.


Total points available: 51

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Re: Decades: Bandstand - Track 14 - The 1970s

#2 Post by SportsFan68 » Wed Oct 16, 2019 9:37 pm

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[quote="I Love the 70s!"]Decades: Bandstand - Track 14
October 17, 2019

The 1970s

Discography

Name the popular 70s bands/recording artists who recorded each set of albums (two points each)
Note: not all albums were necessarily released in the noted decade

1. Houses Of The Holy, Physical Graffiti, In Through The Out Door
2. Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, Captain Fantastic, Honky Chateau - Elton John
3. Not Fragile, Four Wheel Drive, Head On
4. Minstrel In The Gallery, Crest Of A Knave, Thick As A Brick - Jethro Tull
5. Flat As A Pancake, Get Yourself Up, A Different Kind Of Crazy


Bandleaders r Us
Fill in the name (or names) to complete these 70s bands (two points each):

6. Sly & the _____ Family Stone
7. KC and the _____ Sunshine Band
8. Kool and the _____ Gang
9. Tom Petty and the _____ Heartbreakers

We Write the Songs (three points each):

10. In 1975, this songwriter wrote the Broadway musical revue "The Night That Made America Famous" and won an Emmy award for his musical work on the children's television series "Make A Wish." The next year, he was a delegate at the 1976 Democratic Convention.

11. The title of this lyricist's memoirs says it all: "The One Who Writes The Words For Elton John." Bernie Taupin.

12. In the early 1970s, this singer/songwriter was writing, producing and singing radio and television jingles for products like Dr. Pepper, Kentucky Fried Chicken, State Farm, McDonald's, and others before becoming music director, arranger and pianist for Bette Midler. Barry Manilow

"Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome..."
Match each live album title to the correct recording artist (two points each):

13. Caught In The Act (1975) a. Cheap Trick
14. Hot August Night (1972) b. Neil Diamond
15. At Budokan (1979) c. Grand Funk Railroad
16. Live At Leeds (1970) d. The Who

Zappa or Not Zappa
Frank Zappa was a creative genius with many humorous songs and song titles to his credit. Listed below are three actual Zappa songs from the 70s (ish) and three that I made up. Identify the three real Zappa songs for two points each.

17. Does My Penguin Make You Nervous? - Real
18. Eat That Question
19. Half-naked Harry Finds His Purpose
20. Nothing Useful Will Come From This - Real
21. The Torture Never Stops - Real
22. Watermelon in Easter Hay

Rock Trivia
23. Each year from 1970 through 1979, a very popular band released a studio album. Of these ten, seven titles were designated by Roman Numerals following their name.
Name the band. (two points)
Name the title that does not feature their name. (two points)
Name the other titles (2) that do not contain Roman Numerals. (three points each)

Chicago


No Points Bonus:

What 70s song have you not been able to get out of your head (for better or worse) recently. Rocket Man

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Re: Decades: Bandstand - Track 14 - The 1970s

#3 Post by jarnon » Wed Oct 16, 2019 10:00 pm

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Discography
Name the popular 70s bands/recording artists who recorded each set of albums (two points each)
Note: not all albums were necessarily released in the noted decade

1. Houses Of The Holy, Physical Graffiti, In Through The Out Door
2. Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, Captain Fantastic, Honky Chateau Elton John
3. Not Fragile, Four Wheel Drive, Head On
4. Minstrel In The Gallery, Crest Of A Knave, Thick As A Brick
5. Flat As A Pancake, Get Yourself Up, A Different Kind Of Crazy


Bandleaders r Us
Fill in the name (or names) to complete these 70s bands (two points each):

6. Sly & the Family Stone
7. KC and the Sunshine Boys
8. Kool and the Gang
9. Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers


We Write the Songs
(three points each):

10. In 1975, this songwriter wrote the Broadway musical revue "The Night That Made America Famous" and won an Emmy award for his musical work on the children's television series "Make A Wish". The next year, he was a delegate at the 1976 Democratic Convention.

11. The title of this lyricist's memoirs says it all: "The One Who Writes The Words For Elton John".

12. In the early 1970s, this singer/songwriter was writing, producing and singing radio and television jingles for products like Dr. Pepper, Kentucky Fried Chicken, State Farm, McDonald's, and others before becoming music director, arranger and pianist for Bette Midler. Barry Manilow


Rock Trivia

23. Each year from 1970 through 1979, a very popular band released a studio album. Of these ten, seven titles were designated by Roman Numerals following their name.
Name the band. (two points) Chicago
Name the title that does not feature their name. (two points)
Name the other titles (2) that do not contain Roman Numerals. (three points each)
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Re: Decades: Bandstand - Track 14 - The 1970s

#4 Post by franktangredi » Wed Oct 16, 2019 10:19 pm

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Discography
Name the popular 70s bands/recording artists who recorded each set of albums (two points each)
Note: not all albums were necessarily released in the noted decade

1. Houses Of The Holy, Physical Graffiti, In Through The Out Door
LED ZEPPELIN
2. Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, Captain Fantastic, Honky Chateau
ELTON JOHN
3. Not Fragile, Four Wheel Drive, Head On
4. Minstrel In The Gallery, Crest Of A Knave, Thick As A Brick
JETHRO TULL
5. Flat As A Pancake, Get Yourself Up, A Different Kind Of Crazy


Bandleaders r Us
Fill in the name (or names) to complete these 70s bands (two points each):

6. Sly & the _____
FAMILY STONE
7. KC and the _____
SUNSHINE BAND
8. Kool and the _____
GANG
9. Tom Petty and the _____
HEARTBREAKERS

We Write the Songs (three points each):

10. In 1975, this songwriter wrote the Broadway musical revue "The Night That Made America Famous" and won an Emmy award for his musical work on the children's television series "Make A Wish". The next year, he was a delegate at the 1976 Democratic Convention.
HARRY CHAPIN

11. The title of this lyricist's memoirs says it all: "The One Who Writes The Words For Elton John".
BERNIE TAUPIN

12. In the early 1970s, this singer/songwriter was writing, producing and singing radio and television jingles for products like Dr. Pepper, Kentucky Fried Chicken, State Farm, McDonald's, and others before becoming music director, arranger and pianist for Bette Midler.
BARRY MANILOW

"Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome..."
Match each live album title to the correct recording artist (two points each):

13. Caught In The Act (1975)
b. Neil Diamond

14. Hot August Night (1972)
c. Grand Funk Railroad

15. At Budokan (1979)
d. The Who

16. Live At Leeds (1970)
a. Cheap Trick

Zappa or Not Zappa
Frank Zappa was a creative genius with many humorous songs and song titles to his credit. Listed below are three actual Zappa songs from the 70s (ish) and three that I made up. Identify the three real Zappa songs for two points each.

17. Does My Penguin Make You Nervous?
18. Eat That Question
20. Nothing Useful Will Come From This

Rock Trivia
23. Each year from 1970 through 1979, a very popular band released a studio album. Of these ten, seven titles were designated by Roman Numerals following their name.
Name the band. (two points)
CHICAGO
Name the title that does not feature their name. (two points)
DES MOINES
Name the other titles (2) that do not contain Roman Numerals. (three points each)


No Points Bonus:

What 70s song have you not been able to get out of your head (for better or worse) recently.
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Re: Decades: Bandstand - Track 14 - The 1970s

#5 Post by littlebeast13 » Thu Oct 17, 2019 2:13 am

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Discography
Name the popular 70s bands/recording artists who recorded each set of albums (two points each)
Note: not all albums were necessarily released in the noted decade

1. Houses Of The Holy, Physical Graffiti, In Through The Out Door - Led Zeppelin
2. Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, Captain Fantastic, Honky Chateau - Elton John
3. Not Fragile, Four Wheel Drive, Head On - Apply Directly To The Forehead
4. Minstrel In The Gallery, Crest Of A Knave, Thick As A Brick - Jethro Tull
5. Flat As A Pancake, Get Yourself Up, A Different Kind Of Crazy


Bandleaders r Us
Fill in the name (or names) to complete these 70s bands (two points each):

6. Sly & the _____ - Family Stone
7. KC and the _____ - Sunshine Band
8. Kool and the _____ - Gang
9. Tom Petty and the _____ - Heartbreakers


We Write the Songs (three points each):

10. In 1975, this songwriter wrote the Broadway musical revue "The Night That Made America Famous" and won an Emmy award for his musical work on the children's television series "Make A Wish". The next year, he was a delegate at the 1976 Democratic Convention.

11. The title of this lyricist's memoirs says it all: "The One Who Writes The Words For Elton John". - Bernie Taupin

12. In the early 1970s, this singer/songwriter was writing, producing and singing radio and television jingles for products like Dr. Pepper, Kentucky Fried Chicken, State Farm, McDonald's, and others before becoming music director, arranger and pianist for Bette Midler. - Barry Manilow

"Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome..."
Match each live album title to the correct recording artist (two points each):

13. Caught In The Act (1975) - C
14. Hot August Night (1972) - B
15. At Budokan (1979) - A
16. Live At Leeds (1970) - D

a. Cheap Trick
b. Neil Diamond
c. Grand Funk Railroad
d. The Who


Zappa or Not Zappa
Frank Zappa was a creative genius with many humorous songs and song titles to his credit. Listed below are three actual Zappa songs from the 70s (ish) and three that I made up. Identify the three real Zappa songs for two points each.

17. Does My Penguin Make You Nervous?
18. Eat That Question
19. Half-naked Harry Finds His Purpose
20. Nothing Useful Will Come From This
21. The Torture Never Stops
22. Watermelon in Easter Hay

Rock Trivia
23. Each year from 1970 through 1979, a very popular band released a studio album. Of these ten, seven titles were designated by Roman Numerals following their name.
Name the band. (two points) - Chicago
Name the title that does not feature their name. (two points)
Name the other titles (2) that do not contain Roman Numerals. (three points each)


No Points Bonus:
What 70s song have you not been able to get out of your head (for better or worse) recently.

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Re: Decades: Bandstand - Track 14 - The 1970s

#6 Post by kroxquo » Thu Oct 17, 2019 4:25 am

Spoiler
The 1970s

Discography
Name the popular 70s bands/recording artists who recorded each set of albums (two points each)
Note: not all albums were necessarily released in the noted decade

1. Houses Of The Holy, Physical Graffiti, In Through The Out Door Led Zeppelin
2. Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, Captain Fantastic, Honky Chateau Elton John
3. Not Fragile, Four Wheel Drive, Head On Yes
4. Minstrel In The Gallery, Crest Of A Knave, Thick As A Brick Jethro Tull
5. Flat As A Pancake, Get Yourself Up, A Different Kind Of Crazy Black Sabbath


Bandleaders r Us
Fill in the name (or names) to complete these 70s bands (two points each):

6. Sly & the _____ Family Stone
7. KC and the _____ Sunshine Band
8. Kool and the _____ Gang
9. Tom Petty and the _____ Heartbreakers


We Write the Songs (three points each):

10. In 1975, this songwriter wrote the Broadway musical revue "The Night That Made America Famous" and won an Emmy award for his musical work on the children's television series "Make A Wish". The next year, he was a delegate at the 1976 Democratic Convention.

Harry Chapin (RIP)

11. The title of this lyricist's memoirs says it all: "The One Who Writes The Words For Elton John".

Bernie Taupin

12. In the early 1970s, this singer/songwriter was writing, producing and singing radio and television jingles for products like Dr. Pepper, Kentucky Fried Chicken, State Farm, McDonald's, and others before becoming music director, arranger and pianist for Bette Midler.

Barry Manilow

"Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome..."
Match each live album title to the correct recording artist (two points each):

13. Caught In The Act (1975) Grand Funk
14. Hot August Night (1972) Neil Diamond
15. At Budokan (1979) Cheap Trick
16. Live At Leeds (1970) The Who

a. Cheap Trick
b. Neil Diamond
c. Grand Funk Railroad
d. The Who


Zappa or Not Zappa
Frank Zappa was a creative genius with many humorous songs and song titles to his credit. Listed below are three actual Zappa songs from the 70s (ish) and three that I made up. Identify the three real Zappa songs for two points each.

17. Does My Penguin Make You Nervous? Real
18. Eat That Question
19. Half-naked Harry Finds His Purpose Real
20. Nothing Useful Will Come From This Real
21. The Torture Never Stops
22. Watermelon in Easter Hay

Rock Trivia
23. Each year from 1970 through 1979, a very popular band released a studio album. Of these ten, seven titles were designated by Roman Numerals following their name.
Name the band. (two points) Chicago
Name the title that does not feature their name. (two points)
Name the other titles (2) that do not contain Roman Numerals. (three points each) Chicago Transit Authority


No Points Bonus:
What 70s song have you not been able to get out of your head (for better or worse) recently. Fly Like an Eagle


Total points available: 51
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Re: Decades: Bandstand - Track 14 - The 1970s

#7 Post by PanicinDetroit » Thu Oct 17, 2019 7:04 am

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The 1970s

Discography
Name the popular 70s bands/recording artists who recorded each set of albums (two points each)
Note: not all albums were necessarily released in the noted decade

1. Houses Of The Holy, Physical Graffiti, In Through The Out Door Led Zeppelin
2. Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, Captain Fantastic, Honky Chateau Elton John
3. Not Fragile, Four Wheel Drive, Head On Bachman Turner Overdrive
4. Minstrel In The Gallery, Crest Of A Knave, Thick As A Brick Jethro Tull
5. Flat As A Pancake, Get Yourself Up, A Different Kind Of Crazy Head East


Bandleaders r Us
Fill in the name (or names) to complete these 70s bands (two points each):

6. Sly & the Family Stone
7. KC and the Sunshine Band
8. Kool and the Gang
9. Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers


We Write the Songs (three points each):

10. In 1975, this songwriter wrote the Broadway musical revue "The Night That Made America Famous" and won an Emmy award for his musical work on the children's television series "Make A Wish". The next year, he was a delegate at the 1976 Democratic Convention.Harry Chapin

11. The title of this lyricist's memoirs says it all: "The One Who Writes The Words For Elton John".Bernie Taupin

12. In the early 1970s, this singer/songwriter was writing, producing and singing radio and television jingles for products like Dr. Pepper, Kentucky Fried Chicken, State Farm, McDonald's, and others before becoming music director, arranger and pianist for Bette Midler.Barry Manilow

"Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome..."
Match each live album title to the correct recording artist (two points each):

13. Caught In The Act (1975)Neil Diamond
14. Hot August Night (1972)Grand Funk Railroad
15. At Budokan (1979)Cheap Trick
16. Live At Leeds (1970)The Who

a. Cheap Trick
b. Neil Diamond
c. Grand Funk Railroad
d. The Who


Zappa or Not Zappa
Frank Zappa was a creative genius with many humorous songs and song titles to his credit. Listed below are three actual Zappa songs from the 70s (ish) and three that I made up. Identify the three real Zappa songs for two points each.

17. Does My Penguin Make You Nervous?
18. Eat That Question
19. Half-naked Harry Finds His Purpose
20. Nothing Useful Will Come From This
21. The Torture Never Stops
22. Watermelon in Easter Hay

Rock Trivia
23. Each year from 1970 through 1979, a very popular band released a studio album. Of these ten, seven titles were designated by Roman Numerals following their name.
Name the band. (two points)Chicago
Name the title that does not feature their name. (two points)Hot Streets
Name the other titles (2) that do not contain Roman Numerals. (three points each)Chicago Transit Authority, Chicago at Carnegie Hall?


No Points Bonus:
What 70s song have you not been able to get out of your head (for better or worse) recently.One of These Nights

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Re: Decades: Bandstand - Track 14 - The 1970s

#8 Post by ShamelessWeasel » Thu Oct 17, 2019 7:05 am

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1. Led Zep
2. Sir Elton John
3. BTO
4. Jethro Tull
5. nope
6. Family Stone
7. Sunshine Band
8. Gang
9. Heartbreakers
10. Harry Chapin
11. Bernie Taupin
12. Barry Manilow (He writes the songs)
13. Caught In The Act (1975) c. Grand Funk Railroad
14. Hot August Night (1972) b. Neil Diamond
15. At Budokan (1979) a. Cheap Trick
16. Live At Leeds (1970) d. The Who
17. Does My Penguin Make You Nervous? Fake
18. Eat That Question Fake
19. Half-naked Harry Finds His Purpose Real
20. Nothing Useful Will Come From This Fake
21. The Torture Never Stops Real
22. Watermelon in Easter Hay Real
23. Chicago
Hot Streets
Chicago
Chicago at Carnegie Hall


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Re: Decades: Bandstand - Track 14 - The 1970s

#9 Post by T_Bone0806 » Thu Oct 17, 2019 11:25 am

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Decades: Bandstand - Track 14
October 17, 2019

The 1970s

Discography

Name the popular 70s bands/recording artists who recorded each set of albums (two points each)
Note: not all albums were necessarily released in the noted decade

1. Houses Of The Holy, Physical Graffiti, In Through The Out Door

Led Zeppelin

2. Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, Captain Fantastic, Honky Chateau

Elton John

3. Not Fragile, Four Wheel Drive, Head On

Bachman-Turner Overdrive

4. Minstrel In The Gallery, Crest Of A Knave, Thick As A Brick

Jethro Tull

5. Flat As A Pancake, Get Yourself Up, A Different Kind Of Crazy

Head East



Bandleaders r Us
Fill in the name (or names) to complete these 70s bands (two points each):

6. Sly & the _____

Family Stone

7. KC and the _____

Sunshine Band

8. Kool and the _____

Gang

9. Tom Petty and the _____

Heartbreakers



We Write the Songs (three points each):

10. In 1975, this songwriter wrote the Broadway musical revue "The Night That Made America Famous" and won an Emmy award for his musical work on the children's television series "Make A Wish". The next year, he was a delegate at the 1976 Democratic Convention.

Harry Chapin

11. The title of this lyricist's memoirs says it all: "The One Who Writes The Words For Elton John".

Bernie Taupin

12. In the early 1970s, this singer/songwriter was writing, producing and singing radio and television jingles for products like Dr. Pepper, Kentucky Fried Chicken, State Farm, McDonald's, and others before becoming music director, arranger and pianist for Bette Midler.

Barry Manilow


"Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome..."
Match each live album title to the correct recording artist (two points each):

13. Caught In The Act (1975)

Grand Funk Railroad

14. Hot August Night (1972)

Neil Diamond

15. At Budokan (1979)

Cheap Trick

16. Live At Leeds (1970)

The Who



Zappa or Not Zappa
Frank Zappa was a creative genius with many humorous songs and song titles to his credit. Listed below are three actual Zappa songs from the 70s (ish) and three that I made up. Identify the three real Zappa songs for two points each.

17. Does My Penguin Make You Nervous? THIS
18. Eat That Question
19. Half-naked Harry Finds His Purpose
20. Nothing Useful Will Come From This
21. The Torture Never StopsTHIS
22. Watermelon in Easter HayTHIS




Rock Trivia
23. Each year from 1970 through 1979, a very popular band released a studio album. Of these ten, seven titles were designated by Roman Numerals following their name.
Name the band. (two points)

Chicago

Name the title that does not feature their name. (two points)

Hot Streets

Name the other titles (2) that do not contain Roman Numerals. (three points each)

Chicago, which is commonly referred to as Chicago II but was not actually titled Chicago II on release, just Chicago. The other was Chicago 13 (NOT XIII) There was no Roman Numeral on their first album, Chicago Transit Authority, either, but that was released in 1969, and Chicago Live at Carnegie Hall, their 4th release, is not a STUDIO album per your instructions.


No Points Bonus:

What 70s song have you not been able to get out of your head (for better or worse) recently.

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Total points available: 51
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Re: Decades: Bandstand - Track 14 - The 1970s

#10 Post by mellytu74 » Thu Oct 17, 2019 3:28 pm

Just mark me present.

I am on the road and spoiler function not working with my fat fingering.

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#11 Post by Vandal » Thu Oct 17, 2019 7:31 pm

mellytu74 wrote:Just mark me present.

I am on the road and spoiler function not working with my fat fingering.
If you're still around, go ahead and play and I'll spoilerize it after. I hate to see anyone miss out this close to the end.
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Re: Decades: Bandstand - Track 14 - The 1970s

#12 Post by mellytu74 » Thu Oct 17, 2019 7:37 pm

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2 - Elton John

6 - family stone
7 sunshine band
8 the gang
9 Hearthbreakers

10 - Harry CHapin
11 - Bernie Taupin
12 - Barry Manilow

14. - Diamond
16 - The Who

Real - 17, 18, 20

23 - Chicago

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Re: Decades: Bandstand - Track 14 - The 1970s

#13 Post by A Non E. Muss » Fri Oct 18, 2019 7:38 am

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Decades: Bandstand - Track 14
October 17, 2019

The 1970s

Discography
Name the popular 70s bands/recording artists who recorded each set of albums (two points each)
Note: not all albums were necessarily released in the noted decade

1. Houses Of The Holy, Physical Graffiti, In Through The Out Door

LED ZEPPELIN

2. Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, Captain Fantastic, Honky Chateau

ELTON JOHN

3. Not Fragile, Four Wheel Drive, Head On

YES

4. Minstrel In The Gallery, Crest Of A Knave, Thick As A Brick

JETHRO TULL

5. Flat As A Pancake, Get Yourself Up, A Different Kind Of Crazy

FRANK ZAPPA

Bandleaders r Us
Fill in the name (or names) to complete these 70s bands (two points each):

6. Sly & the _____

FAMILY STONE

7. KC and the _____

SUNSHINE BAND

8. Kool and the _____

GANG

9. Tom Petty and the _____

HEARTBREAKERS

We Write the Songs (three points each):

10. In 1975, this songwriter wrote the Broadway musical revue "The Night That Made America Famous" and won an Emmy award for his musical work on the children's television series "Make A Wish". The next year, he was a delegate at the 1976 Democratic Convention.

PAT PAULSEN

11. The title of this lyricist's memoirs says it all: "The One Who Writes The Words For Elton John".

BERNIE TAUPIN

12. In the early 1970s, this singer/songwriter was writing, producing and singing radio and television jingles for products like Dr. Pepper, Kentucky Fried Chicken, State Farm, McDonald's, and others before becoming music director, arranger and pianist for Bette Midler.

BARRY MANILOW

"Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome..."
Match each live album title to the correct recording artist (two points each):

13. Caught In The Act (1975)

GRAND FUNK RAILROAD

14. Hot August Night (1972)

NEIL DIAMOND

15. At Budokan (1979)

CHEAP TRICK

16. Live At Leeds (1970)

THE WHO

a. Cheap Trick
b. Neil Diamond
c. Grand Funk Railroad
d. The Who


Zappa or Not Zappa
Frank Zappa was a creative genius with many humorous songs and song titles to his credit. Listed below are three actual Zappa songs from the 70s (ish) and three that I made up. Identify the three real Zappa songs for two points each.

17. Does My Penguin Make You Nervous?

REAL

18. Eat That Question

REAL

19. Half-naked Harry Finds His Purpose

MADE UP

20. Nothing Useful Will Come From This

REAL

21. The Torture Never Stops

MADE UP

22. Watermelon in Easter Hay

MADE UP

Rock Trivia
23. Each year from 1970 through 1979, a very popular band released a studio album. Of these ten, seven titles were designated by Roman Numerals following their name.
Name the band. (two points)

CHICAGO

Name the title that does not feature their name. (two points)

HOT STREETS

Name the other titles (2) that do not contain Roman Numerals. (three points each)

CHICAGO (their 2nd album) & CHICAGO 13

No Points Bonus:
What 70s song have you not been able to get out of your head (for better or worse) recently.

"I WRITE THE SONGS" BY BARRY MANILOW (which, ironically, he didn't write)

Total points available: 51

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Re: Decades: Bandstand - Track 14 - The 1970s

#14 Post by Estonut » Fri Oct 18, 2019 4:00 pm

Spoiler
Decades: Bandstand - Track 14
October 17, 2019

The 1970s

Discography

Name the popular 70s bands/recording artists who recorded each set of albums (two points each)
Note: not all albums were necessarily released in the noted decade

1. Houses Of The Holy, Physical Graffiti, In Through The Out Door - Led Zeppelin
2. Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, Captain Fantastic, Honky Chateau - Elton John
3. Not Fragile, Four Wheel Drive, Head On - BTO
4. Minstrel In The Gallery, Crest Of A Knave, Thick As A Brick - Jethro Tull
5. Flat As A Pancake, Get Yourself Up, A Different Kind Of Crazy - This is a Gap


Bandleaders r Us
Fill in the name (or names) to complete these 70s bands (two points each):

6. Sly & the Family Stone
7. KC and the Sunshine Band
8. Kool and the Gang
9. Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers


We Write the Songs (three points each):

10. In 1975, this songwriter wrote the Broadway musical revue "The Night That Made America Famous" and won an Emmy award for his musical work on the children's television series "Make A Wish". The next year, he was a delegate at the 1976 Democratic Convention. - Harry Chapin

11. The title of this lyricist's memoirs says it all: "The One Who Writes The Words For Elton John". - Bernie Taupin

12. In the early 1970s, this singer/songwriter was writing, producing and singing radio and television jingles for products like Dr. Pepper, Kentucky Fried Chicken, State Farm, McDonald's, and others before becoming music director, arranger and pianist for Bette Midler. - Barry Manilow

"Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome..."
Match each live album title to the correct recording artist (two points each):

13. Caught In The Act (1975) - Grand Funk Railroad
14. Hot August Night (1972) - Neil Diamond
15. At Budokan (1979) - Cheap Trick
16. Live At Leeds (1970) - The Who

a. Cheap Trick
b. Neil Diamond
c. Grand Funk Railroad
d. The Who


Zappa or Not Zappa
Frank Zappa was a creative genius with many humorous songs and song titles to his credit. Listed below are three actual Zappa songs from the 70s (ish) and three that I made up. Identify the three real Zappa songs for two points each.

17. Does My Penguin Make You Nervous? - REAL
18. Eat That Question - REAL
19. Half-naked Harry Finds His Purpose
20. Nothing Useful Will Come From This
21. The Torture Never Stops
22. Watermelon in Easter Hay - REAL

Rock Trivia
23. Each year from 1970 through 1979, a very popular band released a studio album. Of these ten, seven titles were designated by Roman Numerals following their name.
Name the band. (two points) - Chicago
Name the title that does not feature their name. (two points) - Hot Streets
Name the other titles (2) that do not contain Roman Numerals. (three points each) - Chicago and Chicagoans


No Points Bonus:

What 70s song have you not been able to get out of your head (for better or worse) recently. Can't Get It out of My Head - ELO


Total points available: 51
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Re: Decades: Bandstand - Track 14 - The 1970s

#15 Post by Earl the Squirrel » Sun Oct 20, 2019 6:55 pm

Spoiler
Decades: Bandstand - Track 14
October 17, 2019

The 1970s

Discography

Name the popular 70s bands/recording artists who recorded each set of albums (two points each)
Note: not all albums were necessarily released in the noted decade

1. Houses Of The Holy, Physical Graffiti, In Through The Out Door

Led Zeppelin

2. Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, Captain Fantastic, Honky Chateau

Elton John

3. Not Fragile, Four Wheel Drive, Head On

Bachman-Turner Overdrive

4. Minstrel In The Gallery, Crest Of A Knave, Thick As A Brick

Jethro Tull

5. Flat As A Pancake, Get Yourself Up, A Different Kind Of Crazy

Mythical Seventies Band By Which I Apparently Never Owned An Album


Bandleaders r Us
Fill in the name (or names) to complete these 70s bands (two points each):

6. Sly & the _____ Family Stone
7. KC and the _____ Sunshine Band
8. Kool and the _____ Gang
9. Tom Petty and the _____ Heartbreakers

I got their first album back when nobody outside of Florida knew who they were. I think I even have the photo strip that came inside the cover. Damn, I miss LPs...


We Write the Songs (three points each):

10. In 1975, this songwriter wrote the Broadway musical revue "The Night That Made America Famous" and won an Emmy award for his musical work on the children's television series "Make A Wish". The next year, he was a delegate at the 1976 Democratic Convention.

Harry Chapin

11. The title of this lyricist's memoirs says it all: "The One Who Writes The Words For Elton John".

Bernie Taupin

12. In the early 1970s, this singer/songwriter was writing, producing and singing radio and television jingles for products like Dr. Pepper, Kentucky Fried Chicken, State Farm, McDonald's, and others before becoming music director, arranger and pianist for Bette Midler.

Barry Manilow

"Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome..."
Match each live album title to the correct recording artist (two points each):

13. Caught In The Act (1975) Grand Funk
14. Hot August Night (1972) Neil Diamond
15. At Budokan (1979) Cheap Trick
16. Live At Leeds (1970) The Who

BITD when FM radio was still kind of underground, KILO used to play an entire album (I think on Friday night). I still have the cassette of Budokan that I taped (along with Exile on Main Street and Back to the Bars).

a. Cheap Trick
b. Neil Diamond
c. Grand Funk Railroad
d. The Who


Zappa or Not Zappa
Frank Zappa was a creative genius with many humorous songs and song titles to his credit. Listed below are three actual Zappa songs from the 70s (ish) and three that I made up. Identify the three real Zappa songs for two points each.

17. Does My Penguin Make You Nervous?
18. Eat That Question
19. Half-naked Harry Finds His Purpose
20. Nothing Useful Will Come From This
21. The Torture Never Stops
22. Watermelon in Easter Hay


No titties and beer? I thought that was your fave!

Rock Trivia
23. Each year from 1970 through 1979, a very popular band released a studio album. Of these ten, seven titles were designated by Roman Numerals following their name.
Name the band. (two points)

Chicago

Name the title that does not feature their name. (two points)

25 or 6 to 4

Name the other titles (2) that do not contain Roman Numerals. (three points each)

Best of Chicago Chicago Live

Everybody has at least one Greatest Hits and Live albums, right? Right???


No Points Bonus:

What 70s song have you not been able to get out of your head (for better or worse) recently.

WPLJ

Told you I'd work it in before we were done!!!1

Total points available: 51

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Re: Decades: Bandstand - Track 14 - The 1970s

#16 Post by Vandal » Mon Oct 21, 2019 5:49 am

Answers/points


Decades: Bandstand - Track 14
October 17, 2019

The 1970s

Discography
Name the popular 70s bands/recording artists who recorded each set of albums (two points each)
Note: not all albums were necessarily released in the noted decade

1. Houses Of The Holy, Physical Graffiti, In Through The Out Door

Led Zeppelin

2. Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, Captain Fantastic, Honky Chateau

Elton John

3. Not Fragile, Four Wheel Drive, Head On

Bachman-Turner Overdrive

4. Minstrel In The Gallery, Crest Of A Knave, Thick As A Brick

Jethro Tull

5. Flat As A Pancake, Get Yourself Up, A Different Kind Of Crazy

Head East



Bandleaders r Us
Fill in the name (or names) to complete these 70s bands (two points each):

6. Sly & the _____

Family Stone

7. KC and the _____

Sunshine Band

8. Kool and the _____

Gang

9. Tom Petty and the _____

Heartbreakers



We Write the Songs (three points each):

10. In 1975, this songwriter wrote the Broadway musical revue "The Night That Made America Famous" and won an Emmy award for his musical work on the children's television series "Make A Wish". The next year, he was a delegate at the 1976 Democratic Convention.

Harry Chapin

11. The title of this lyricist's memoirs says it all: "The One Who Writes The Words For Elton John".

Bernie Taupin

12. In the early 1970s, this singer/songwriter was writing, producing and singing radio and television jingles for products like Dr. Pepper, Kentucky Fried Chicken, State Farm, McDonald's, and others before becoming music director, arranger and pianist for Bette Midler.

Barry Manilow


"Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome..."
Match each live album title to the correct recording artist (two points each):

13. Caught In The Act (1975)

Grand Funk Railroad

14. Hot August Night (1972)

Neil Diamond

15. At Budokan (1979)

Cheap Trick

16. Live At Leeds (1970)

The Who



Zappa or Not Zappa
Frank Zappa was a creative genius with many humorous songs and song titles to his credit. Listed below are three actual Zappa songs from the 70s (ish) and three that I made up. Identify the three real Zappa songs for two points each.

17. Does My Penguin Make You Nervous?
18. Eat That Question REAL
19. Half-naked Harry Finds His Purpose
20. Nothing Useful Will Come From This
21. The Torture Never Stops REAL
22. Watermelon in Easter Hay REAL

Note: I love writing fake Zappa titles!


Rock Trivia
23. Each year from 1970 through 1979, a very popular band released a studio album. Of these ten, seven titles were designated by Roman Numerals following their name.
Name the band. (two points)

Chicago

Name the title that does not feature their name. (two points)

Hot Streets

Name the other titles (2) that do not contain Roman Numerals. (three points each)

Chicago (no nomenclature)
Chicago 13 (not XIII)
Note:
Chicago Transit Authority was released in 1969
Chicago Live at Carnegie Hall is not a STUDIO album


No Points Bonus:
What 70s song have you not been able to get out of your head (for better or worse) recently.
Build Me Up, Buttercup by The Foundations


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jarnon 15
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