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Song Titles from the 1970s

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Which song by Elton John was released in 1973 and became one of his signature hits?

  1. Rocket Man

  2. Tiny Dancer

  3. Bennie and the Jets

  4. Candle in the Wind


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rocket Man was released in 1972, not 1973, but it became one of Elton John's most iconic songs.

What was the name of the disco hit by Donna Summer that topped the charts in 1977?

  1. I Feel Love

  2. Hot Stuff

  3. Bad Girls

  4. Last Dance


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

I Feel Love was a groundbreaking disco song that showcased Donna Summer's powerful vocals and the use of synthesizers.

Which song by the Bee Gees became the soundtrack to the 1977 film "Saturday Night Fever"?

  1. Stayin' Alive

  2. Night Fever

  3. How Deep Is Your Love

  4. Boogie Shoes


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Stayin' Alive was the title track of the "Saturday Night Fever" soundtrack and became a disco classic.

What was the name of the hit song by ABBA that won the Eurovision Song Contest in 1974?

  1. Waterloo

  2. Dancing Queen

  3. Fernando

  4. The Winner Takes It All


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Waterloo was ABBA's winning song at the Eurovision Song Contest in 1974, launching their international career.

Which song by Queen was released in 1975 and featured the iconic guitar riff by Brian May?

  1. Bohemian Rhapsody

  2. We Will Rock You

  3. We Are the Champions

  4. Another One Bites the Dust


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bohemian Rhapsody was a groundbreaking rock song with a complex structure and operatic elements.

What was the name of the hit song by Stevie Wonder that topped the charts in 1973 and won a Grammy Award for Song of the Year?

  1. Superstition

  2. You Are the Sunshine of My Life

  3. Sir Duke

  4. I Wish


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Superstition was a funk and soul classic that showcased Stevie Wonder's songwriting and musicianship.

Which song by the Rolling Stones was released in 1971 and became one of their most enduring hits?

  1. (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction

  2. Paint It Black

  3. Sympathy for the Devil

  4. Brown Sugar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction was a rock anthem that captured the frustrations and desires of a generation.

What was the name of the hit song by John Lennon that was released in 1971 and became an anti-war anthem?

  1. Imagine

  2. Give Peace a Chance

  3. Instant Karma!

  4. Power to the People


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Imagine was a powerful ballad that expressed Lennon's vision of a peaceful world.

Which song by David Bowie was released in 1972 and became a glam rock classic?

  1. Space Oddity

  2. Ziggy Stardust

  3. Suffragette City

  4. The Jean Genie


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Ziggy Stardust was the title track of Bowie's album "The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars" and became a defining song of the glam rock era.

What was the name of the hit song by Marvin Gaye that topped the charts in 1971 and became a soul classic?

  1. What's Going On

  2. Let's Get It On

  3. Sexual Healing

  4. I Heard It Through the Grapevine


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

What's Going On was a socially conscious song that addressed issues of poverty, war, and environmental degradation.

Which song by the Eagles was released in 1976 and became one of their signature hits?

  1. Hotel California

  2. Take It Easy

  3. Desperado

  4. Lyin' Eyes


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hotel California was an epic rock song with cryptic lyrics and a haunting atmosphere.

What was the name of the hit song by Fleetwood Mac that topped the charts in 1977 and became a classic rock anthem?

  1. Go Your Own Way

  2. Dreams

  3. Don't Stop

  4. Rhiannon


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Go Your Own Way was a powerful rock song about relationships and independence.

Which song by Bob Marley and the Wailers was released in 1973 and became a global reggae hit?

  1. No Woman, No Cry

  2. One Love

  3. Stir It Up

  4. Redemption Song


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

No Woman, No Cry was a poignant ballad about love, loss, and resilience.

What was the name of the hit song by the Jackson 5 that topped the charts in 1970 and became one of their signature songs?

  1. I Want You Back

  2. ABC

  3. The Love You Save

  4. I'll Be There


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

I Want You Back was a Motown classic that showcased the Jackson 5's youthful energy and vocal harmonies.

Which song by Paul McCartney and Wings was released in 1973 and became a global hit?

  1. Live and Let Die

  2. Band on the Run

  3. Jet

  4. My Love


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Live and Let Die was the theme song for the James Bond film of the same name and became a signature song for Paul McCartney.

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