Do You Know the Opening Lyrics For These '70s Songs?
By: Becky Stigall
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About This Quiz
"Well, you can tell by the way I use my walk, I'm a woman's man. No time to talk." If you're anything like the Bee Gees, you might not have time to talk, but we can assure you that you have time for this quiz. The 1970s was an iconic decade in music from the "night fever" of disco to the immersion of rock and new wave bands, the popular songs of the decade had even more popular first lines. From ABBA's "Dancing Queen" to Don McLean's "American Pie," do you know the opening lyrics to these '70s songs?
Some of the biggest acts featured solo artists like Diana Ross and Donna Summer dominated the billboards, while groups like the Bee Gees and ABBA were all over the airwaves. The decade also witnessed the fame of many popular rock bands as well as the introduction of new wave artists. The 1970s also shot English artists and bands to the forefront of music. David Bowie, Elton John, and the Rolling Stones made massive splashes in the music scene, all of whom were responsible for some of the decade's biggest hits. From "Rocket Man" to "Satisfaction," do you know the opening lyrics for these '70s songs? There's only one way to find out! Pick up your mics and let's see if you can follow the tune of this quiz.
"Oh, what a night, late December back in '63"
Stairway to Heaven
December 1963 (Oh What A Night)
These are the opening lyrics to "Oh What a Night," by The Four Seasons. Sure, this one was a gimme, but it was still a great song.
These are the opening lyrics to "Superstition," by Stevie Wonder. The song appears on the artist's 15th studio album, "Talking Book," and was released in 1972.
These are the opening lyrics to "Bridge Over Troubled Water," by Simon and Garfunkel. It's their most famous single and won the Grammy Award for Record of the Year and Song of the Year.
"Holly came from Miami F.L.A. ... Hitch-hiked her way across the U.S.A."
The Wall
Push It
Take a Walk on the Wild Side
These are the opening lyrics to "Take a Walk on the Wild Side," by Lou Reed. In 2010, Rolling Stone ranked it at number 223 in its list of the 500 greatest songs of all time
These are the opening lyrics to "Joy to the World," by Three Dog Night. The song continues ... "was a good friend of mine," spawning numerous modern-day internet memes.
"If I leave here tomorrow ... Would you still remember me? "
Lonely Hearts Club
Highway to Hell
Over the Moon
Free Bird
These are the opening lyrics to "Free Bird," by Lynyrd Skynyrd. The song was released in 1973 and was a stepping stone to the group's Hall of Fame induction.
These are the opening lyrics to "How Deep is Your Love," by the Bee Gees. The Bee Gees are made up of brothers Barry, Maurice, and Robin Gibb. Their brother, Andy Gibb, was a solo artist at the time.