Fun Trivia : Music from 1989

Structure Sub-topic of: 1980s Music Quizzes Interesting Questions, Facts and Information There are a total of 10 general entries. Special Topics Who Sang What In 1989 Who sang what in 1989? Hits of 1989 Billboard Number One Hits of 1989

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Music from 1989

Who had a UK top 10 hit in 1989 with “Manchild”?

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Neneh Cherry. “Manchild” was released by Neneh Cherry on 20 May 1989 and reached a highest chart position of number three in the UK during a 13 week run on the chart. This song featured on the album “Raw Like Sushi” which was released in June 1989 and spent a total of 43 weeks on the UK album chart, peaking at number two.



Who had a massive UK hit in 1989 with the song “Ride on Time”?

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Black Box. “Ride On Time” by Black Box was released on 12 August 1989 and spent a whopping 22 weeks on the UK singles chart, including six weeks at number one.



Which artist assured us that it’s “Never Too Late” in 1989?

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Kylie Minogue. “Never Too Late” by Kylie Minogue was released in November 1989, spent ten weeks on the UK singles chart and reached number four.



Which artist had a top five hit in 1989 with the song “Street Tuff”?

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Rebel MC & Double Trouble. Released on 7 October 1989, “Street Tuff” by Rebel MC & Double Trouble spent 14 weeks on the UK singles chart and achieved a highest position of number three.



From which 1989 top twenty hit does this lyric come? “'Cause I look In the mirror And it throws Back the question And I whisper in words That beg An answer”

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“Fergus Sings The Blues” by Deacon Blue. “Fergus Sings The Blues” by Deacon Blue was released on 20 May 1989, spent six weeks on the UK singles chart and reached number 14.



Which artist was in the top 20 in 1989 with the song “Personal Jesus”?

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Depeche Mode. The song “Personal Jesus” was a very different and much darker sound compared to the electro-pop that Depeche Mode had delivered earlier in the decade. Released in September 1989, “Personal Jesus” spent eight weeks on the UK singles chart and reached number 13.



Which top five hit from 1989 opens with the following lyrics?” “Dictation being forced in Afghanistan Revolution in South Africa taking a stand People in Eurasia on the brink of oppression I hope it's going to be alright I hope the music plays forever”

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“Its Alright” by Pet Shop Boys. Taken from the album “Introspective”; “Its Alright” by Pet Shop Boys was released in July 1989, spent eight weeks on the UK singles chart and reached number five. It was only when researching this quiz that I discovered this song is in fact a cover of a song originally recorded by a band called Sterling Void.



This song was number one in both the USA and UK – can you recognise it from this snippet of lyric? “Life is a mystery, everyone must stand alone. I hear you call my name and it feels like Home.”

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“Like a Prayer” by Madonna. Released on 18 March 1989, Madonna’s “Like a Prayer” spent 12 weeks on the UK singles chart, three of them at number one. From the album of the same name which also topped the chart. Both single and album reached number one in the USA as well as in Britain.



Who had a number one hit in 1989 with the song “Back to Life”?

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Soul II Soul featuring Caron Wheeler. “Back To Life (However Do You Want Me)” by Soul II Soul featuring Caron Wheeler was released in June 1989 and spent 14 weeks on the UK singles chart, three of them at number one. This single sold over a million copies in the UK.



Which artist reached number seven in 1989 with the song “Breakthru”?

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Queen. Taken from the album “The Miracle”, Queen released “Breakthru” as a single in July 1989. The song spent seven weeks on the UK singles chart and reached number seven. All information about UK chart placing used in this quiz comes from the 19th edition of ‘The Guinness Book of British Hit Singles and Albums”. Thanks for playing.