This week In ’70s Throwback’ 30/52

How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.

The subjects du jour are : Led Zeppelin, Free, AC/DC, Sex Pistols, New York Dolls, Renaissance, Queen, Little Feat, Roger McGuinn, Van Morrison, JJ Cale, Rolling Stones

They are the ’70s Throwback’ artists selected among the 448 Posts we publish this week.

QUIZ QUESTIONS
QUIZ QUESTIONS

1. What is notable about Led Zeppelin's performance of 'Black Dog' at Madison Square Garden in 1973?

  • A It was their first live performance in the U.S.
  • B It was included in a film and soundtrack album
  • C It was a solo performance by Robert Plant

2. Which track performed by Free in 1970 is emblematic of their blues-rock style?

  • A 'All Right Now'
  • B 'My Brother Jake'
  • C 'Wishing Well'

3. What song by AC/DC is referenced as a rock anthem inspired by the band's early touring life?

  • A 'Back in Black'
  • B 'Thunderstruck'
  • C 'Highway to Hell'

4. 'Seventeen' by the Sex Pistols is characterized by which thematic description?

  • A A love ballad
  • B A raw punk commentary on youth
  • C A tribute to the music industry

5. Which band’s song “Looking For A Kiss” was influential in the punk and glam rock scenes?

  • A New York Dolls
  • B The Velvet Underground
  • C T. Rex

6. 'The Vultures Fly High' by Renaissance is noted for what type of musical influence?

  • A Heavy metal
  • B Jazz fusion
  • C Progressive rock

7. How many overdubbed tracks were needed for Queen's 'Bohemian Rhapsody' ?

  • A Less than 50
  • B Almost 200
  • C Nearly 400

8. What narrative is featured in Little Feat's song 'Willin'' ?

  • A A sailor's journey
  • B A truck driver's travels
  • C A coal miner's life

9. During which event did Roger McGuinn's Thunderbyrd perform 'Juice Head' ?

  • A Monterey Pop Festival
  • B Rockpalast Festival
  • C Woodstock

10. Van Morrison's 'Brown Eyed Girl' was performed live during which tour documented in a concert film?

  • A The Moondance Tour
  • B Astral Weeks Tour
  • C It's Too Late to Stop Now...Tour

11. Eric Clapton's popular cover of which J.J. Cale song brought the latter significant recognition?

  • A 'Cocaine'
  • B 'After Midnight'
  • C 'Call Me the Breeze'

12. 'All Down the Line' was performed during which Rolling Stones tour?

  • A Steel Wheels Tour
  • B Voodoo Lounge Tour
  • C Exile on Main St. Tour

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Tracklist

1 . Led Zeppelin . Black Dog

Lifted from : Led Zeppelin rock the Garden (1973)

2 . Free . All Right Now

Lifted from : On English TV today, Free in Manchester (1970)

3 . AC/DC . Highway to Hell

Lifted from : AC/DC release their fifth album (and the last with Bon Scott) . 'Highway to Hell' (1979)

4 . Sex Pistols . Seventeen

Lifted from : The Sex Pistols seduce Stockholm (1977)

5 . New York Dolls . Looking for A Kiss

Lifted from : Mercury release 'New York Dolls,' their self-titled debut album produced by Todd Rundgren (1973)

6 . Renaissance . Vultures Fly High

Lifted from : Renaissance are in New-Jersey (1979)

7 . Queen . Bohemian Rhapsody

Lifted from : As we wish Queen's drummer Roger Taylor . Happy Birthday, the day is perfect for . 'Queen At Their Best' post

8 . Little Feat . Willin'

Lifted from : German TV tapes Little Feat (1977)

9 . Roger McGuinn . Juice Head (w/ Thunderbyrd)

Lifted from : German television tapes Roger McGuinn (1977)

10 . Van Morrison . Brown Eyed Girl

Lifted from : Van Morrison sings in London (1973)

11 . J.J. Cale . After Midnight

Lifted from : We Remember J.J. Cale

12 . The Rolling Stones . All Down The Line

Lifted from : The Rolling Stones rocks the Garden (1972)

And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:

1. The performances at Madison Square Garden were recorded for Led Zeppelin's documentary film and album, *The Song Remains the Same*. This material was subsequently remastered, marking a high point in their extensive 1973 North American tour.

2. 'All Right Now' from Free's second studio album, *Fire and Water*, showcases their distinctive blues-rock style with notable contributions from vocalist Paul Rodgers and guitarist Paul Kossoff.

3. 'Highway to Hell,' a track from 1979, references the challenges of AC/DC's relentless touring lifestyle, shaping it into a timeless rock anthem of resilience.

4. “Seventeen” captures the punk ethos of youthful defiance and social rebellion, a hallmark of the Sex Pistols’ only studio album, 'Never Mind the Bollocks' .

5. The New York Dolls’ 'Looking For A Kiss' from their 1973 debut album helped shape the punk and glam rock movements with its raw energy and satirical lyrics.

6. Renaissance's “The Vultures Fly High” embodies progressive rock with its orchestral arrangements and diverse influences, highlighted by Annie Haslam’s vocally powerful performances.

7. 'Bohemian Rhapsody' required nearly 200 overdubs, illustrating its complex composition, famously crafted across multiple studios with extensive layering of harmonies.

8. “Willin’” narrates the travels of a truck driver in the Southwest, a theme central to Little Feat's sound, with imagery of roadside resilience and freedom.

9. 'Juice Head' by Roger McGuinn's Thunderbyrd was performed at the Rockpalast Festival, a significant European event broadcast internationally in 1977.

10. Van Morrison's live arrangement of “Brown Eyed Girl” was part of the 1973 tour and featured in his concert film *It's Too Late to Stop Now*, highlighting his live appeal.

11. Eric Clapton's cover of 'After Midnight' significantly broadened J.J. Cale’s audience, leading to increased recognition and success for the original songwriter.

12. The Rolling Stones featured 'All Down the Line' during their iconic 1972 American Tour, promoting their acclaimed album, *Exile on Main St.*, to energetic audiences.

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(*) According to our own statistics, updated on February 15, 2026