Popular Music Quiz - 2

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1. Who recorded the hit single "Disco Nights" in 1979?

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G.Q is the correct answer because they recorded the hit single "Disco Nights" in 1979. Tommy Roe, Jay-Z, and Christina Aguilera did not record this song.

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Explore the hits of the late 70s with the Popular Music Quiz - 2. Test your knowledge on iconic singles from artists like Elvis Presley, Dean Friedman, and Rose Royce. This quiz assesses recognition of musical hits from 1977-1978, enhancing your understanding of music history and its cultural impact.

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2. Who recorded the hit single "Just When I Needed You Most" in 1979?

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Randy Vanwarmer recorded the hit single "Just When I Needed You Most" in 1979.

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3. Who recorded the hit single "Take Me Home" in 1979?

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Cher recorded the hit single "Take Me Home" in 1979.

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4. Who recorded the hit single "Way Down" in 1977?

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Elvis Presley recorded the hit single "Way Down" in 1977. Elvis Presley, also known as the "King of Rock and Roll," was a highly influential and successful musician in the 1950s and 1960s. "Way Down" was one of his last recordings before his death in 1977 and became a popular hit. Elvis Presley's distinctive voice and energetic performances made him an iconic figure in the history of popular music.

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5. Who recorded the hit "Falling" in 1978?

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Leblanc & Carr recorded the hit "Falling" in 1978.

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6. Who recorded the hit "Native New Yorker" in 1978?

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Odyssey recorded the hit "Native New Yorker" in 1978.

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7. Who recorded the hit single "Heaven Knows" in 1979?

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Donna Summer & Brooklyn Dreams recorded the hit single "Heaven Knows" in 1979.

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8. Who recorded the hit single "Goodnight Tonight" in 1979?

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The correct answer is Wings. In 1979, the hit single "Goodnight Tonight" was recorded by the band Wings.

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9. Who recorded the hit "That's Rock "N" Roll" in 1977?

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Shaun Cassidy recorded the hit "That's Rock 'N' Roll" in 1977.

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10. Who recorded the hit "I Wanna Get Next To You" in 1977?

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Rose Royce recorded the hit "I Wanna Get Next To You" in 1977.

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11. Who recorded the hit single "Lotta Love" in 1979?

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Nicolette Larson recorded the hit single "Lotta Love" in 1979. This information is given in the question itself.

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12. Who recorded the hit "Feels So Good" in 1978?

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Chuck Mangione recorded the hit "Feels So Good" in 1978.

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13. Who recorded the hit single "Music Box Dancer" in 1979?

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Frank Mills recorded the hit single "Music Box Dancer" in 1979.

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14. Who recorded the hit single "Ariel" in 1977?

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Dean Friedman recorded the hit single "Ariel" in 1977.

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15. Who recorded the hit "Bluer Than Blue" in 1978?

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"Bluer Than Blue" was recorded by Michael Johnson in 1978. This hit song was released as a single from his album "The Michael Johnson Album." It became one of his most successful songs, reaching the top 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Michael Johnson was known for his smooth vocals and his ability to blend pop and folk influences in his music.

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Who recorded the hit single "Disco Nights" in 1979?
Who recorded the hit single "Just When I Needed You Most" in...
Who recorded the hit single "Take Me Home" in 1979?
Who recorded the hit single "Way Down" in 1977?
Who recorded the hit "Falling" in 1978?
Who recorded the hit "Native New Yorker" in 1978?
Who recorded the hit single "Heaven Knows" in 1979?
Who recorded the hit single "Goodnight Tonight" in 1979?
Who recorded the hit "That's Rock "N" Roll" in...
Who recorded the hit "I Wanna Get Next To You" in 1977?
Who recorded the hit single "Lotta Love" in 1979?
Who recorded the hit "Feels So Good" in 1978?
Who recorded the hit single "Music Box Dancer" in 1979?
Who recorded the hit single "Ariel" in 1977?
Who recorded the hit "Bluer Than Blue" in 1978?
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