
Opening Line 70s Edition is a fun game that’s perfect to play on the air because it’s so simple to explain and play. But it’s more difficult than you might first think. It’s a great game for team shows or solo shows.
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.
For a list of songs to use in developing questions for your game, go here.
Opening Line 70s Edition
Follow the guidelines here for details on how to play and best practices and options to keep the game fresh.
Here are some examples of questions and answers for the game:
Question: What is the opening line of “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen?
Answer: Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy?
Question: The opening line is “When you’re weary, feeling small.” What is the song?
Answer: “Bridge Over Troubled Water” by Simon & Garfunkel
Question: What is the opening line of “Hotel California” by Eagles?
Answer: On a dark desert highway, cool wind in my hair
Question: The opening line is “At first I was afraid, I was petrified.” What is the song?
Answer: “I Will Survive” by Gloria Gaynor
Question: What is the opening line of “Superstition” by Stevie Wonder?
Answer: Very superstitious, writing’s on the wall
Question: What is the opening line of “Imagine” by John Lennon?
Answer: Imagine there’s no heaven
Question: The opening line is “Tumble outta bed and I stumble to the kitchen.” What is the song?
Answer: “9 to 5” by Dolly Parton
Question: What is the opening line of “Rocket Man” by Elton John?
Answer: She packed my bags last night, pre-flight
Question: The opening line is “Sittin’ in the mornin’ sun.” What is the song?
Answer: “(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay” by Otis Redding
Question: What is the opening line of “Let’s Stay Together” by Al Green?
Answer: I’m so in love with you
Question: The opening line is “If you change your mind.” What is the song?
Answer: “Take a Chance on Me” by ABBA
Question: What is the opening line of “American Pie” by Don McLean?
Answer: A long, long time ago
Question: The opening line is “You walked into the party like you were walking onto a yacht.” What is the song?
Answer: “You’re So Vain” by Carly Simon
Question: What is the opening line of “Sweet Home Alabama” by Lynyrd Skynyrd?
Answer: Big wheels keep on turning
Question: The opening line is “Well, you can tell by the way I use my walk.” What is the song?
Answer: “Stayin’ Alive” by Bee Gees
Question: What is the opening line of “What’s Going On” by Marvin Gaye?
Answer: Mother, mother
Question: The opening line is “I’ve paid my dues, time after time.” What is the song?
Answer: “We Are the Champions” by Queen
Question: What is the opening line of “Another Brick in the Wall” by Pink Floyd?
Answer: We don’t need no education
Question: The opening line is “Hello darkness, my old friend.” What is the song?
Answer: “The Sound of Silence” by Simon & Garfunkel (released in 1965 but remained iconic through the ’70s)
Question: What is the opening line of “Go Your Own Way” by Fleetwood Mac?
Answer: Loving you isn’t the right thing to do
Question: What is the opening line of “Fire and Rain” by James Taylor?
Answer: Just yesterday morning, they let me know you were gone
Question: The opening line is “Feeling better now that we’re through.” What is the song?
Answer: “You’re No Good” by Linda Ronstadt
Question: What is the opening line of “Roxanne” by The Police?
Answer: Roxanne, you don’t have to put on the red light