One Hit Wonders in 1970 Trivia

These are singers who had one major hit on the American Billboard Charts, then slid away from slight. Good luck with the quiz.  "Check Your Answers" at the end of the quiz.

1. "Venus" by Shocking Blue became a No, 1 pop hit on February 7, 1970. Where was the group from?

• The Hague, Netherlands
• Berlin, Germany
• Paris, France

2. What ranking did "Hey There Lonely Girl" by Eddie Holman peak at on February 21, 1970?

• No. 2
• No. 12
• No. 22

3. "The Rapper" by Jaggerz became a No. 2 hit on March 21, 1970. Where was the pop/rock band Jaggerz from?

• Oakland, California
• Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
• Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

4. On May 23, 1970, The Color Purple had a No. 2 hit with "Vehicle".

• True or False?

5. Mountain had a No. 3 pop chart hit with "Mississippi Queen" on April 18, 1970. Who was NOT a member of the group?

• Leslie West
• Corky Laing
• Mark Reynolds

6. Who had the No. 3 pop chart hit "In the Summertime" on September 12, 1970?

• Melody Maker
• The Cold Blues
• Mungo Jerry

7. "Ride Captain Ride" was the No. 4 pop chart hit on July 11, 1970 by Blues Image. Blues Image was formed in 1966 by singer-guitarist Mike Pinera, singer-drummer Manuel "Manny" Bertematti, singer-percussionist Joe Lala and bassist Malcolm Jones. Where were they from?

• Tampa, Florida
• Long Beach, California
• San Francisco, California

8. Free had a No. 4 pop chart hit with "All Right Now" on October 17, 1970. Beside being a member of Free, what group was Paul Rodgers a member of?

• Iron Horse
• Iron Butterfly
• Bad Company

9. Edison Lighthouse had a No. 5 pop chart hit on March 28, 1970. What was the song?

• "Hey There Lonely Girl"
• "Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Grows)"
• "Where they All Go To"

10. On November 14, 1970, "Indiana Wants Me" by R. Dean Taylor become a No. 5 pop chart hit. R. Dean Taylor was born in South Bend, Indiana.

• True or False?

Check Your Answers

1. The Hague, Netherlands
2. No. 2
3. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
4. False. It was The Ides of March.
5. Mark Reynolds
6. Mungo Jerry
7. Tampa, Florida
8. Bad Company
9. "Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Grows)"
10. False. He was born in Toronto, Canada.

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