
The Lyrics Challenge 70s Edition tests a player’s knowledge of song lyrics.
Before you begin, follow the guidelines for playing games in the Game Strategy section here.
Then, choose the best method to play this game based on your show and how you’ll use the game.
Lyrics Challenge 70s Edition
This game is fun for listeners to play along in the car. Plus, it’s a terrific way to connect a personality to the station’s format, engage listeners, and reinforce the music brand.
Follow all of the instructions and best practices for playing this game explained here.
Examples
Here are some examples of questions and answers:
Question: What’s the musical advice Queen offers on how to deal with pressure?
Answer: Under pressure.
Song: Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen
Question: What did John Denver call the mountains in West Virginia?
Answer: Blue Ridge Mountains.
Song: Take Me Home, Country Roads by John Denver
Question: According to Elton John, what was Tony Danza’s job?
Answer: Holding a mop.
Song: Tiny Dancer by Elton John
Question: What did ABBA see when they looked at the mirror?
Answer: A dancing queen.
Song: Dancing Queen by ABBA
Question: What were The Village People singing about that could make you feel mighty real?
Answer: YMCA.
Song: YMCA by The Village People
Question: What do the Bee Gees suggest you should do to stay alive?
Answer: Ah, ha, ha, ha, stayin’ alive.
Song: Stayin’ Alive by Bee Gees
Question: How deep is your love according to the Bee Gees?
Answer: Deeper than the ocean.
Song: How Deep Is Your Love by Bee Gees
Question: What day of the week did Chicago say is like the 4th of July?
Answer: Saturday.
Song: Saturday in the Park by Chicago
Question: What can Carly Simon dream was in her coffee?
Answer: Clouds.
Song: You’re So Vain by Carly Simon
Question: What are you if you’re a joker, a smoker, and a midnight toker?
Answer: A space cowboy.
Song: The Joker by Steve Miller Band
Question: What does Fleetwood Mac say you can never break?
Answer: Chain.
Song: The Chain by Fleetwood Mac
Question: How long did David Bowie say you could be heroes?
Answer: Just for one day.
Song: Heroes by David Bowie
Question: What type of plane did Steve Miller Band fly?
Answer: Big ol’ jet airliner.
Song: Jet Airliner by Steve Miller Band
Question: What does Janis Joplin want from you, other than your kisses?
Answer: A Mercedes Benz.
Song: Mercedes Benz by Janis Joplin
Question: What does James Taylor see in his mind?
Answer: Carolina.
Song: Carolina in My Mind by James Taylor
Question: What does Paul McCartney say will never die?
Answer: Silly love songs.
Song: Silly Love Songs by Paul McCartney
Question: What did Three Dog Night say was the loneliest number?
Answer: One.
Song: One Is the Loneliest Number by Three Dog Night
Question: What did Lou Reed walk on?
Answer: The wild side.
Song: Walk on the Wild Side by Lou Reed
Question: What did The Rolling Stones say couldn’t get?
Answer: What you want.
Song: You Can’t Always Get What You Want by The Rolling Stones
Question: What did KISS want to do all night?
Answer: Rock and roll.
Song: Rock and Roll All Nite by KISS
Question: What did Supertramp give a little bit of?
Answer: Their love.
Song: Give a Little Bit by Supertramp