This week In ’70s Throwback’ 43/52

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

The subjects du jour are : Elton John, Derek, The Dominos, Faces, Gillan, Bob Marley, The Wailers, Focus, Motörhead, Bob Seger, Patti Smith, The Who, Queen, Sex Pistols

They are the ’70s Throwback’ artists selected among the 438 Posts we publish this week.

QUIZ QUESTIONS
QUIZ QUESTIONS

1. Which artist collaborated with Elton John on a 2002 rendition of "Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word"?

  • A Ray Charles
  • B Blue
  • C Robbie Williams

2. Which Derek and the Dominos song was performed on The Johnny Cash Show?

  • A Layla
  • B Bell Bottom Blues
  • C It's Too Late

3. Which band member is synonymous with The Faces' dynamic 1971 BBC performances?

  • A Rod Stewart
  • B Ronnie Lane
  • C Ronnie Wood

4. What was unique about Gillan's 1978 Japan Tour performance of "Message In A Bottle"?

  • A It was the band's jazz debut
  • B It was captured as one of their earliest live recordings
  • C It marked a farewell tour

5. "Burnin’ and Lootin’" is from The Wailers' final studio project featuring which members?

  • A Bob Marley, Ziggy Marley, Rita Marley
  • B Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Bunny Wailer
  • C Bob Marley, Aston Barrett, Marcia Griffiths

6. Which musician is known for unconventional vocal techniques in "Hocus Pocus"?

  • A Thijs van Leer
  • B Jan Akkerman
  • C Pierre van der Linden

7. Which classic rock song did Motörhead cover as a notable 1978 single?

  • A Louie, Louie
  • B Johnny B. Goode
  • C Twist and Shout

8. Which film inspired Bob Seger's "Night Moves"?

  • A Easy Rider
  • B American Graffiti
  • C The Graduate

9. On which talk show did Patti Smith perform "Ask the Angels" in 1977?

  • A The Tonight Show
  • B American Bandstand
  • C The Mike Douglas Show

10. Which album features The Who's song "The Real Me"?

  • A Tommy
  • B Quadrophenia
  • C Who's Next

11. Which Queen song from the News of the World Tour showcases punk influences?

  • A We Will Rock You
  • B Sheer Heart Attack
  • C We Are the Champions

12. What did the Sex Pistols' song reference that is historically noted?

  • A Woodstock Festival
  • B Berlin Wall
  • C Live Aid

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Tracklist

1 . Elton John . Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word

Lifted from : Elton John releases his eleventh album . 'Blue Moves' featuring 'Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word' (1976)

2 . Derek & The Dominos . It's Too Late

Lifted from : Derek and the Dominos featuring Eric Clapton record 'Live at the Fillmore' (1970)

3 . Faces . Too Much Woman (For A Henpecked Man)

Lifted from : BBC tapes The Faces (1971)

4 . Gillan . Message In A Bottle

Lifted from : On Japanese TV, Gillan In Tokyo (1978)

5 . Bob Marley & The Wailers . Burnin' And Lootin'

Lifted from : The Wailers play . private concert (1973)

6 . Focus . Hocus Pocus

Lifted from : Focus release their second album . 'Moving Waves' featuring 'Hocus Pocus' (1971)

7 . Motörhead . Louie Louie

Lifted from : On British TV, Motörhead at ‘Top Of The Pops’ (1978)

8 . Bob Seger . Night Moves

Lifted from : Capitol publish Bob Seger . the Silver Bullet Band's 'Night Moves,' . Seger's ninth album (1976)

9 . Patti Smith . Ask the Angels

Lifted from : Patti Smith releases 'Radio Ethiopia,' her second album featuring 'Pissing in . River' (1976)

10 . The Who . The Real Me

Lifted from : The Who release their sixth album . 'Quadrophenia,' . rock opera featuring 'The Real Me' (1973)

11 . Queen . Sheer Heart Attack

Lifted from : Queen release 'News of the World,' their sixth album featuring 'We Will Rock You' and 'We Are the Champions' (1977)

12 . Sex Pistols . Holidays In The Sun

Lifted from : Virgin publish 'Never Mind the Bollocks Here's The Sex Pistols,' their only album featuring 'Anarchy in the U.K.,' 'God Save the Queen' and 'Pretty Vacant' (1977)

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

1. Elton John's collaboration with Ray Charles took place in 2004, but it was Blue who joined him in 2002 for a fresh take on his melancholic ballad. This collaboration featured on multiple compilations.

2. "It's Too Late" was performed by Derek and the Dominos on The Johnny Cash Show. It showcased the group's blues roots amid their Layla promotional efforts.

3. Rod Stewart's unmistakable vocals defined The Faces during their 1971 BBC sessions. The energetic solos and harmony brought rock and soul into the broadcast spotlight.

4. Gillan's performance including "Message In A Bottle" on the 1978 Japan Tour was notably among their earliest live captures. This early footage helped them secure a European record deal.

5. "Burnin' and Lootin'" is part of The Wailers' *Burnin'* album, their last with Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, and Bunny Wailer. The album cemented their reggae legacy before lineup changes.

6. Thijs van Leer's yodeling in "Hocus Pocus" earned Focus international acclaim. His eclectic vocals were pivotal to the band's success and set a unique rock standard.

7. Motörhead's 1978 single "Louie, Louie" paid homage to Richard Berry's classic. The cover exemplified their brash style, cementing their place in rock history.

8. Bob Seger's "Night Moves," inspired by *American Graffiti*, evokes nostalgia for youthful romance. The song's success marked a turning point in his career.

9. Performing "Ask the Angels" on The Mike Douglas Show, Patti Smith brought her punk rock to mainstream TV. Her appearance signified a cultural crossover.

10. "The Real Me" is featured on *Quadrophenia*, The Who's 1973 rock opera. It stands out for its narrative depth and John Entwistle's bass artistry.

11. "Sheer Heart Attack," performed live during Queen's late 70s period, demonstrates their punk-inspired evolution. The track's energy matched the era's musical landscape.

12. The Sex Pistols' track is noted for its Berlin Wall reference. Released in 1977, the song embodied punk's rebellious spirit and societal critique.

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