Fill In the Missing Word in These Famous ’70s Song Titles

By: Lauren Lubas
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Fill In the Missing Word in These Famous ’70s Song Titles
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About This Quiz

The music of the 1970s changed the world. Rock stars started experimenting with sounds and lyrics. Pop stars wanted the world to dance. This decade brought us some of the greatest songs of the 20th century, and much of the music is still incredibly popular today. 

One of the best parts about the music of the decade is the fact that it started to really branch off and turn into genres that changed the way people thought about music. There was now a clear split between pop and rock that allowed people to experience music based on their own personalities. Whether you had disco fever back then, or you can't stop revisiting the eclectic Led Zeppelin library to this day, it's clear that the music of the '70s is still a part of you today. 

The fact that you're a fan of '70s music doesn't necessarily guarantee you a passing grade on this quiz. You have to know the names of the songs as well. Don't worry, though, this quiz is all about the A-sides ... the most popular songs on all of those records that you owned back in the day. What are you waiting for, play that funky music and start answering questions!

6 bill withers
Sussex Records
Bill Withers will always be there for you, and he proves it with the song "______ On Me". Which word is missing?
Keep
Lean
Cry
Sigh
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Although "Lean on Me" was remade by several artists, no one could touch the soulful and heartbreaking sounds that Bill Withers could produce. This 1972 classic was a simple song with a deep meaning.

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11 Simon & Garfunkel
Columbia Records
The hit duo Simon & Garfunkel sang "Bridge Over _____ Water". Can you fill in the blank?
Dirty
Muddy
Troubled
Clear
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Simon & Garfunkel were everyone's favorite "chill" music in the 1970s. Their folk rock was both poppy and bouncy. "Bridge Over Troubled Water" was a slow ballad from the duo that touched the hearts of '70s fading flower children.

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16 barry white
20th Century Fox Records
The deepest voice in music, Barry White, sang "Can't Get Enough Of Your _____ Babe". Do you know what word is missing?
Smell
Eyes
Heart
Love
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Still considered one of the best love songs of all time, "Can't Get Enough Of Your Love Babe" holds its own as a timeless classic. Barry White's voice hits audiences in places they didn't even know that they had.

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13 rhinestone cowboy
Capitol records
Can you fill in the blank for this Glen Campbell song: "Rhinestone ________"?
Cowboy
Suit
Microphone
Hairpiece
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Although the song "Rhinestone Cowboy" seems a little cheesy these days, it was a hit in the 1970s. The song had a country twang to it, but it also mixed in some of the rock and folk songs of the time.

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12 stairway to heaven
Atlantic Records
In 1971, rock band Led Zeppelin released "Stairway to ________", a song that is still considered one of the best in history. Do you know what the missing word is?
You
Rock
Hell
Heaven
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"Stairway to Heaven" was the kind of song people were looking for in the early 1970s. It had multiple speeds, intense and poetic lyrics and an incomparable guitar riff that every guitarist attempts to master.

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4 its too late
Ode
Carole King wrote this song about the end of a relationship. Can you fill in the blank? "It's Too _______"
Soon
Sad
Big
Late
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Wrong Answer

In an attempt to show men that it relationships didn't have to be forced, Carole King wrote about the fact that relationships don't have to last forever, and the most important thing is to recognize it.

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14 lets get it on
Motown Records
Marvin Gaye's deep aphrodisiac of a song, "Let's Get _____ _____", was all about connecting with people without commitment. What are the missing words?
To It
It On
With It
On It
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Wrong Answer

No one could deny Marvin Gaye's voice when this song came on the radio. "Let's Get It On" was the anthem for making love in the 1970s, and it set the mood for millions of people who listened to it.

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18 the beatles
Abbey Road Studios
Do you know the title of the smooth, cool sound of "The Long and _____ Road" by The Beatles?
Gravel
Winding
Shallow
Narrow
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

For decades, the Beatles delivered some of the biggest hits the world has ever seen. Their library is so extensive, it can be difficult to remember every title in it. However, "The Long and Winding Road" is one of those songs big Beatles fans can name in a second.

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7 wild cherry
Epic Records
In 1976, the band Wild Cherry had to "Play That _____ Music" ... what kind of music did they have to play?
Disco
Dancing
Funky
Rock
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Wrong Answer

In the mid-1970s, it didn't look like disco was going anywhere. Wild clothes, excellent hair and killer dance moves were all a part of this fad, and Wild Cherry knocked it out of the park with this song.

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25 Go Your Own Way
Warner Records Inc
Do you know the missing word in this inspirational Fleetwood Mac song: "Go Your Own ______"
Way
Destination
Route
Time
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Fleetwood Mac is one of those bands that everyone can listen to. "Go Your Own Way" is an inspirational song that shows people that they don't have to follow a path that was chosen for them, as long as they work hard.

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8 american pie
United Artists
The American music anthem "American _____," by Don McLean, is still a very popular song. Can you fill in the blank?
Eyes
Dream
City
Pie
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Don McLean had some of the most heartfelt music of the 1970s. "American Pie" has two versions, one that is over eight minutes long, and another that is cut down for radio. If you have ever heard both, you know that the longer version is the best.

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17 youre so vain
Elektra Records
"You're So _______" is a powerful song by Carly Simon. Can you fill in the blank?
Vain
Cute
Loving
Happy
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Of the most popular songs of the 1970s, "You're So Vain" is probably the closest to girl power available. It is a song sung by a woman, but it isn't about pining over lost love, it's about calling out the reason the relationship didn't work.

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9 elton john
MCA
What word is missing from this Elton John song: "________ and the Jets"?
Bennie
Pennie
Jennie
Lenny
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Elton John loved to put on a show, and he really loved sequins (who could blame him). Women adored him and men loved his songs, and "Bennie and the Jets" was one of the most popular tracks from "Goodbye, Yellow Brick Road."

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19 three dog night
Dunhill Records
Can you remember the title of the upbeat "_______ To The World" by Three Dog Night?
Love
Peace
Joy
Caring
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Any song that begins by describing a bullfrog is bound to have the '70s written all over it. "Joy To The World" was released in 1970, and showed fans that lyrics could be fun and imaginative and the music could still be great.

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20 walk on the wild side
RCA Records
Folk rock would not be a complete genre without Lou Reed's "______ on the Wild Side". Which word is missing?
Tetra
Candy
Run
Walk
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

With about 100 lines of "Doo doo doo", this song may seems simple, but it's the other lyrics that really matter. It's several stories in one, kept in beat by an amazing drum and cymbal combination.

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31 Sweet Home Alabama
MCA Records
"Sweet Home ________" by Lynyrd Skynyrd is one of their most popular. Do you know the title?
Indiana
Florida
Alabama
Washburn
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

One of the more controversial songs from the band Lynyrd Skynyrd was a huge hit in the 1970s. It was a stinging response to Lou Reed's "Southern Man," which took the South to task for various social attitudes.

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22 anita ward
Juana Records
"_______ My Bell" by Anita Ward was a great dance song. Which word is missing?
Sing
Ring
Chime
Hit
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

As women began to understand their sexuality, music changed even more. Anita Ward brought this to a whole new level with "Ring My Bell" in 1979. The song is filled with innuendo and sexual overtones.

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23 love train
Philadelphia International
What is the missing word in the title of this O'Jay's song: "______ Train"?
Big
Steam
Love
Dream
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"Love Train" was one of the most popular dance songs of the 1970s. Not only did people want to dance to the fast beat, they also loved singing the song, because it had excellent lyrics.

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24 Another Brick in the wall
Columbia Records
Pink Floyd was a popular rock band in the '70s. Can you complete the title of this song: "Another Brick in the _______"?
House
Skyscraper
Hall
Wall
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Political rock was essential to the social growth of the 1970s, and Pink Floyd brought it to light in a way that could be played on the radio with the album "The Wall". "Another Brick in the Wall" spoke of losing individuality through education.

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5 my sharona
Capitol records
What is the missing word from The Knack's rock song "My _____" that debuted in 1979?
Sharona
Heart
Mind
Car
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

By the end of the '70s, rock music was getting harder and harder, and no one could stop it. It was all about cars, beautiful women and doing the dirty. "My Sharona" encompasses this shift.

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28 donna summers
Casablanca Records
Donna Summer was looking for some "____ Stuff" in her song. Do you know what word is missing?
Cold
Rich
Manly
Hot
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Wrong Answer

The 1970s showed us that men weren't the only ones who could be on the prowl for a good time at the clubs. Donna Summers made sure to incorporate these feelings in her songs throughout her career.

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32 Who'll Stop the Rain
Fantasy Records
Can you fill in the blank for this song by Creedence Clearwater Revival: "Who'll Stop The ______"?
Train
Love
Peace
Rain
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

From the 1960s to '70s, Creedence Clearwater Revival (CCR) was one of the most popular rock bands around. They were even inducted into the Rock 'N' Roll Hall of Fame in 1993 for their epic library of hits.

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0 Fill In the Missing Word in These Famous ’70s Song Titles 1
Elektra Records
The sounds that Queen released in the '70s were eclectic and exciting. Can you fill in the blank for their hit "_______ Rhapsody"?
Queen's
Bohemian
June's
Car
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"Bohemian Rhapsody" was more than just a song, it was an experience. Though record producers wanted to deny it, it became a number-one single for the group. This timeless epic song is still considered one of the best today, and if it comes on while you're in the car, you're obligated to do the "Wayne's World" head thrash.

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3 maggie may
Mercury
Do you know what word is missing from Rod Stewart's "________ May"?
Late
Rainy
Maggie
Angie
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Rod Stewart was a huge hit with the ladies, and to be honest he still is. "Maggie May" was released on the record "Every Picture Tells a Story" in 1971 and has been well-loved ever since.

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34 Riders on the Storm
Elektra Records
The Doors recorded "________ On The Storm" in late 1970. Can you complete the title of the song?
Raiders
Riders
Gliders
Sliders
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Just eight months prior to the untimely death of Jim Morrison, The Doors recorded their final album with him, "L.A. Woman". "Riders On The Storm" is a song that lovers of the band still return to.

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30 more than a feeling
Epic Records
In 1976, Boston Released "More Than A _______". Which word belongs in the blank?
Love
Feeling
Heartbreak
Heartache
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Anyone who liked a good road trip song could always turn to Boston for some of the best tracks for travel. Their sound was unparalleled, and their lyrics were as catchy as their beats.

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29 wont get fooled again
Decca Records
Do you know the missing word in The Who's "_______ Get Fooled Again" track?
Won't
Will
Better
Can't
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Since history is bound to repeat itself from time to time, it's important that we look at the music from our past to learn a thing or two. A great place to start is The Who's "Won't Get Fooled Again" song.

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26 Mama told me not to come
MGM Records
What did mama tell Three Dog Night in this song title: "Mama Told Me ______ ______ _______"?
It's All Wrong
Not to Come
To Wash Up
It Works Well
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

If you aren't the biggest Three Dog Night fan in the world, you might not have gotten this one right. The song is pretty fast, and the lyrics do tend to blend together, but it's a great song from the '70s nonetheless.

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15 bad bad leroy brown
ABC Records
Do you know the missing word in this Jim Croce tune: "_____ Bad Leroy Brown"?
Sad
Big
Bad
Nice
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

In the early 1970s, you could find a lot of songs that seem almost cartoonish, but they still held substance. "Bad Bad Leroy Brown" was one of those songs. It was a pop-folk song that described one heck of a man.

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10 grese
Paramount Pictures
"Grease" was one of the biggest movies of the late 1970s. Can you finish the title of this song from the film: "You're The One That I ______"?
Got
Want
Love
Know
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Everyone loves the soundtrack from the film and musical "Grease". The best part about the movie is that we all got to see John Travolta take on the main character's role and sing some of the most important songs in the film.

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21 Lynyrd Skynyrd
MCA
All fans of '70s rock know Lynyrd Skynyrd by heart, but can you fill in the blank of this song title: "______ Bird"?
Free
Yellow
Red
Southern
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Lynyrd Skynyrd was a rock band that had so many different sounds, it's hard to keep track. "Free Bird" was a slow and emotional work that encompassed the temperature of social and domestic Southern living during the '70s.

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1 staying alive
Robert Stigwood Organization
On the "Saturday Night Fever" soundtrack, you'll find a song by the Bee Gees called "Stayin' _______". Can you fill in the blank?
Alive
Inside
On the Dance Floor
With My Friends
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

For anyone who didn't grow up in the '70s, "Stayin' Alive" might be the epitome of disco music, but for those who frequented the dance clubs, this was just another song to get you to the Donna Summer songs.

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33 (Don't Fear) The Reaper
Columbia Records
What is the missing word from this Blue Oyster Cult hit: "(Don't Fear) The _______"?
Reaper
Godzilla
Heartache
Love
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

While many know this song from the SNL skit about more cowbell, it's important to consider the lyrics to the song. It may seem a little creepy, but it was also intense. The song even drew the attention of John Carpenter, who used it in his hit horror film "Halloween" in 1978.

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35 rolling stones
Rolling Stones Records
A slower song by The Rolling Stones, "Wild ______" was a huge hit. Can you fill in the blank?
Hearts
Girls
Horses
Dice
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Released in 1971, "Wild Horses" is a gorgeous song that speaks of love and want and passion. Many have tried to remake the classic, but few have actually succeeded in the nearly 50 years since its release.

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27 heart of glass
Chrysalis Records
Can you fill in the blank for this Blondie song: "Heart of _____"?
Stone
Ice
Glass
Gold
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

While there are several songs that begin with "heart of ..." Blondie's "Heart of Glass" is both easy to dance to and emotional at the same time. It really expressed the feeling someone has when they let their emotions get the best of them.

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