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Subject: 70s Lyrics Quiz (Now concluded)

Written By: Indy Gent on 06/07/02 at 07:48 p.m.

WL 1. "And everybody knew their part."(Kung-Fu Fighting-Carl Douglas)

Gambo 2. "Toward the radio he's bound." (Angie Baby-Helen Reddy)

CD/FBVP3. "Will you ever win?"(Rhiannon-Fleetwood Mac)

SB54 4. "Reaching over, now his hand is on your shoulder."(Mr. Blue Sky-ELO)

RnRF 5. "...When lightning strikes me?(Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word-Elton John)

This question was thrown out. See post #19 for the answer. 6. "With a burger and bun" (Trick question: a famous jingle.)

FBVP7. "Temperature is rising"(Heartbeat (It's a Love Beat)-The DeFranco Family featuring Tony DeFranco)

KM/FBVP8. "We've got to hold this piece of ground"(Billy, Don't Be a Hero-Bo Donaldson & the Heywoods)

FBVP 9. "Whatever happened to the boy next door?"(Beach Baby-First Class)

WL 10. "Because of my obligations, and the ties that you have"(Kiss and Say Goodbye-The Manhattans)
Plug away. ;)

Bobo11. I've been framed by what's-his-name and he's gettin' away. (Whodunit-Tavares)

Since Paper Lace did do a version of #8, I decided that FBVP should receive a minor credit, but Karen's artist was the version I was thinking of. ;)

This quiz is now closed.

Subject: Re: My Very Short 70s Lyrics Quiz

Written By: Crazy Don on 06/07/02 at 09:27 p.m.

#3 sounds like "Rhiannon" by Fleetwood Mac. (Correct me if I'm wrong.)

Subject: Re: My Very Short 70s Lyrics Quiz

Written By: FussBudgetVanPelt on 06/07/02 at 09:50 p.m.

Hi J.C.

I agree with CrazyDon on #3 - Rhiannon

#8 Billy, Don't Be A Hero - Paper Lace

#9 Beach Baby - First Class

FB :)

Subject: Re: My Very Short 70s Lyrics Quiz

Written By: lebeiw15 on 06/07/02 at 10:31 p.m.

Oooh.. #7 is at the tip of my tounge.. ahhhhhh.. um.. It was a dance hit, wasn't it??

Subject: Re: My Very Short 70s Lyrics Quiz

Written By: Wicked Lester on 06/07/02 at 10:57 p.m.

1. "Kung Fu Fighting" - Carl Douglas

10. "Kiss and Say Goodbye" - The Manhattans

Subject: Re: My Very Short 70s Lyrics Quiz

Written By: Indy Gent on 06/08/02 at 00:03 a.m.

Every answer is correct so far.
That is, except for the artist on #8. ;) The song title is correct.
(Sorry, FBVP)

Subject: Re: My Very Short 70s Lyrics Quiz

Written By: Indy Gent on 06/08/02 at 00:19 a.m.

You could say that. But I'd say more of a pop hit.

Quoting:
Oooh.. #7 is at the tip of my tounge.. ahhhhhh.. um.. It was a dance hit, wasn't it??
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Subject: Re: My Very Short 70s Lyrics Quiz

Written By: CeramicsFanatic on 06/08/02 at 00:59 a.m.

#8 is by Bo Donaldson & The Heywoods. While Paper Lace did do their own version of this song, it was Bo Donaldson & The Heywoods who took it to #1 in 1974).

Subject: Re: My Very Short 70s Lyrics Quiz

Written By: Zella on 06/08/02 at 01:05 a.m.

Sorry, J.C. -- don't want you to think I'm ignoring your quiz -- I just don't have a clue on any of these! :(

Subject: Re: My Very Short 70s Lyrics Quiz

Written By: Indy Gent on 06/08/02 at 01:07 a.m.

Correct, Karen M. I didn't realize Paper Lace did a version of this song. But I was thinking of the Bo Donaldson & the Heywoods version. So I'll give FBVP some credit. ;)

Quoting:
#8 is by Bo Donaldson & The Heywoods. While Paper Lace did do their own version of this song, it was Bo Donaldson & The Heywoods who took it to #1 in 1974).
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Subject: Re: My Very Short 70s Lyrics Quiz

Written By: Indy Gent on 06/08/02 at 01:15 a.m.

No apology needed. I'm sure one of the titles will come to you in your sleep. ;)

Quoting:
Sorry, J.C. -- don't want you to think I'm ignoring your quiz -- I just don't have a clue on any of these! :(
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Subject: Re: My Very Short 70s Lyrics Quiz

Written By: FussBudgetVanPelt on 06/08/02 at 01:50 a.m.

Quoting:
Correct, Karen M. I didn't realize Paper Lace did a version of this song. But I was thinking of the Bo Donaldson & the Heywoods version. So I'll give FBVP some credit. ;)

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Thank you J.C. (and Karen M)

FB :)

Subject: Re: My Very Short 70s Lyrics Quiz

Written By: Goreripper on 06/08/02 at 04:02 p.m.

Actually the Paper Lace version is the only one with which I'm familiar.

Subject: Re: My Very Short 70s Lyrics Quiz

Written By: Screwball54 on 06/08/02 at 04:25 p.m.

#4 Mr. Blue Sky - E.L.O.

#7 Livingston Saturday Night - Jimmy Buffet

Subject: Re: My Very Short 70s Lyrics Quiz

Written By: Indy Gent on 06/08/02 at 08:14 p.m.

#4 is correct :)
#7 is incorrect :(

Quoting:
#4 Mr. Blue Sky - E.L.O.

#7 Livingston Saturday Night - Jimmy Buffet
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Subject: Re: My Very Short 70s Lyrics Quiz

Written By: RockandRollFan on 06/08/02 at 10:46 p.m.

Quoting:
WL 1. "And everybody knew their part."(Kung-Fu Fighting-Carl Douglas)

2. "Toward the radio he's bound."

CD/FBVP3. "Will you ever win?"(Rhiannon-Fleetwood Mac)

SB54 4. "Reaching over, now his hand is on your shoulder."(Mr. Blue Sky-ELO)

5. "...When lightning strikes me?"

6. "With a burger and bun" (Trick question: a famous jingle. Name the company and 70's TV series actor who sang that line.) Hint: You could say that his TV son had an "explosive" expression.

7. "Temperature is rising"

KM/FBVP8. "We've got to hold this piece of ground"(Billy, Don't Be a Hero-Bo Donaldson & the Heywoods)

FBVP 9. "Whatever happened to the boy next door?"(Beach Baby-First Class)

WL 10. "Because of my obligations, and the ties that you have"(Kiss and Say Goodbye-The Manhattans)
Plug away. ;)

Since Paper Lace did do a version of #8, I decided that FBVP should receive a minor credit, but Karen's artist was the version I was thinking of. ;)

Screwball 54 answered #4 correctly, but missed #7. So #7 is still open.

Boldface lyrics are yet to be answered.
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#5 Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word/Elton John-1976

Subject: Re: My Very Short 70s Lyrics Quiz

Written By: Indy Gent on 06/09/02 at 00:14 a.m.

Correct! :)

Quoting:

#5 Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word/Elton John-1976
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Subject: Re: My Very Short 70s Lyrics Quiz

Written By: Gambo on 06/10/02 at 02:20 p.m.

2. "Angie Baby" by Helen Reddy.

Subject: Re: My Very Short 70s Lyrics Quiz

Written By: Indy Gent on 06/10/02 at 05:28 p.m.

Correct, Gambo! Only 2 (or 3) more to go! ;)

Quoting:

2. "Angie Baby" by Helen Reddy.
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Subject: More Clues

Written By: Indy Gent on 06/11/02 at 08:11 p.m.

There are 3 questions left, but I will give you guys the answer to #6, since nobody's even wagered a guess:
It was a McDonald's commercial from the early 70s featuring John Amos. After he sang "With a burger and bun" in the Busby Berkeley inspired ad, Amos went on to play the father on "Good Times". The actor that played the eldest son, Jimmy Walker, coined the phrase "Dy-no-mite!" The younger people will remember him as the owner of "McDowell's" (how ironic) in the film, "Coming To America" and one of the bad guys in "Die Hard 2". Now don't you feel better? ;)

On with the quiz. I have added another line to each song.
#3 Temp'rature is risin'.Girl there is no disguisin'.
Another hint: This was on some of the "Worst Songs of the 70's" list. The intro sounds like a jet plane.
11. I've been framed by what's-his-name and he's gettin' away. Charlie Chan see if you can.

Subject: Re: My Very Short 70s Lyrics Quiz (Still Open)

Written By: Gis on 06/12/02 at 03:06 a.m.

7.The Weather Girls - It's raining men!

I know it's not the answer ,but it is how the song starts and that put it in my head!

;)

Subject: Re: My Very Short 70s Lyrics Quiz (Still Open)

Written By: Indy Gent on 06/12/02 at 12:09 a.m.

Sorry Gis! Incorrect. :(

Quoting:
7.The Weather Girls - It's raining men!

I know it's not the answer ,but it is how the song starts and that put it in my head!

;)
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Subject: Re: My Very Short 70s Lyrics Quiz (Still Open)

Written By: Indy Gent on 06/15/02 at 10:10 p.m.

Since this could be the oldest quiz still open, I will give out part of the answers and you can fill out the remaining parts:
3. _____beat (It's A _____beat)-The _______ Family.
11. Who_____-Ta_____.

Subject: Re: 70s Lyrics Quiz (Fill in the blanks in #3 & #1

Written By: FussBudgetVanPelt on 06/16/02 at 03:34 a.m.

Finally J.C. !

Eureka - you mean # 7 not # 3 right ?

"Can't hold back any longer"

The song is :

Heartbeat (It's A Lovebeat) by the DeFranco Family

FB ;D

Subject: Re: 70s Lyrics Quiz (Fill in the blanks in #3 & #1

Written By: Indy Gent on 06/16/02 at 09:55 a.m.

Correct on both, FussBudget.
All I need is #11. ;)

Quoting:
Finally J.C. !

Eureka - you mean # 7 not # 3 right ?

"Can't hold back any longer"

The song is :

Heartbeat (It's A Lovebeat) by the DeFranco Family

FB ;D
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