Eighties Music: Pop's Heyday!

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1. With a heart-stopping beat by guest drummer Phil Collins, "I Know There's Something Going On" was a top 15 American hit in 1982. Which solo artist lamented her man's suspicious behavior and the slow death of her relationship in this hit? Agnetha Frida Bjork Pat Benatar

2. With its infectious dance beat and clever lyrics, this gossipy song won a Grammy for Melissa Manchester in 1983 for Best Female Vocal Performance. Can you name the song? Hey Ricky Midnight Blue Don't Cry Out Loud You Should Hear How She Talks About You

3. Singer Green Gartside of Scritti Politti boasted in this 1985 hit that he knew how to "make the girls go crazy." It was Scritti Politti's only American top 20 hit, and came from the classic groundbreaking album Cupid & Psyche '85. What catchy, dance-driven song was it? Absolute Perfect Way Wood Beez The Word Girl

4. After getting a "New Attitude" in the 'Beverly Hills Cop' Soundtrack, Miss Patti LaBelle mixed it up with another feel-good hit from this same album. Can you name her follow up single to "New Attitude?" Neutron Dance Stir It Up Feels Like Another One Turn It Out

5. Genius songwriter Jim Steinman wrote this song for Bonnie Tyler, and the song became one of a string of hits from the 'Footloose' Soundtrack. Can you name this hard-driving but poetic song? I'm Free (Heaven Helps the Man) Holding Out for a Hero Total Eclipse of the Heart Heartache

6. Pat Benatar's husband played some hard core guitar on this Grammy-winning rock anthem. It was Benatar's first release from the 1982 album Get Nervous and features lyrics like "surrender all your dreams to me tonight. They'll come true in the end." What song was it? We Belong Love is a Battlefield Shadows of the Night Hit Me with Your Best Shot

7. After her 1983 mega-hit "Let the Music Play," Shannon followed it up with another solid dance hit from the same album. In the song, she describes what happens when she is "walking sadly through the park" and hears "voices in the darkness." What U.S. Number 1 dance hit was it (on the U.S. Dance Music/Club Play chart)? My Heart's Divided Sweet Somebody Do You Wanna Get Away Give Me Tonight

8. In July and August, 1983, The Police's "Every Breath You Take" dominated the Number 1 spot on Billboard's Hot 100 Chart for 8 weeks in the U.S. Then FINALLY, a duo led by an orange-haired, androgenous singer knocked The Police out of the top spot on September 3, 1983? Can you name this duo's hypnotic Number 1 song? Come on Eileen Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This) Africa Love is a Stranger

9. In 1983, Laura Branigan was determined to make sure her second album, Branigan 2, produce some radio hits, so she woudn't be known as a one-hit wonder for her worldwide smash "Gloria." So her first release from 'Branigan 2' contained a danceable, catchy refrain and a powerful message about turning the tables on a neglectful lover. Can you name this U.S. top 10 hit? Self-Control The Lucky One Solitaire How Am I Supposed to Live Without You

10. In 1982, Olivia Newton-John released her 'Greatest Hits Volume 2' album, which included 2 new singles, "Heart Attack" and this minor hit, which only peaked at Number 38 in the U.S. Still, it was a solid, provocative song about a one night stand. It begins with Olivia breathlessly whispering: "You keep me waiting. I don't mind waiting. I don't wait for everyone. This is a one-time situation." Can you name this sexy follow-up to "Heart Attack"? Make a Move on Me Tied Up Soul Kiss Twist of Fate