Decades: Bandstand - Track 14 - The 1970s
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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
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
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