1970s Soft Rock
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Which soft rock duo had hits with 'Close to You' and 'We've Only Just Begun'?
About 1970s Soft Rock
1970s Soft Rock is a free nostalgia trivia quiz with 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty. Mellow out with this quiz about the smooth, easy-listening soft rock hits of the 1970s! A typical run takes about 7 minutes, hints are always one tap away, and your streak ticks up the first time you finish a game on a given day.
A few sample questions
1. Which soft rock duo had hits with 'Close to You' and 'We've Only Just Begun'?
Answer: The Carpenters
2. Fleetwood Mac's 'Rumours' album, released in 1977, became one of the best-selling albums of all time. Which song was NOT on it?
Answer: Sara
3. Which Eagles song became one of the most iconic soft rock hits of the 1970s?
Answer: Hotel California
4. James Taylor's 'You've Got a Friend' was written by which legendary songwriter?
Answer: Carole King
5. Which band had the 1977 hit 'Sail On' and the chart-topper 'Three Times a Lady'?
Answer: The Commodores
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1970s Soft Rock has 15 multiple-choice questions. Each one has four answer options and an explanation that appears after you answer, so you learn something even when you miss.
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