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1980s Ballads Trivia Quiz

I'll give you a few lines from some of my favorite ballads from the 80's. A few might be considered to be guilty pleasures. You pick the artist that sings them.

A multiple-choice quiz by shelleybean. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
shelleybean

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
72,702

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
9 / 15

Plays
4178

Last 3 plays: Guest 152 (7/15), Guest 135 (4/15), Guest 97 (10/15).

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Question 1 of 15

1. 'Watching shadows move across the wall, I feel so frightened. I want to run to you, I want to crawl but I've been hit by lightning.' Hint

Air Supply

Styx

Journey

Cheap Trick

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Question 2 of 15

2. 'I see you through the smokey air. Can't you feel the weight of my stare? You're so close but still a world away.'

Answer: (This singer is in a league of their own.)

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Question 3 of 15

3. 'And even as I wander I'm keeping you in sight. You're a candle in the window on a cold, dark winter's night.' Hint

Chicago

REO Speedwagon

Cheap Trick

Survivor

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Question 4 of 15

4. 'Oh- Once in your life you will find someone who will turn your world around, bring you up when you're feelin' down.' Hint

Hall and Oates

Bryan Adams

Steve Perry

Rod Stewart

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Question 5 of 15

5. 'Saying goodbye is never an easy thing, but you never said that you'd stay forever. So if you must go well, darlin', I'll set you free. But I know in time that we'll be together.' Hint

Stevie Nicks

Whitney Houston

Bonnie Tyler

Taylor Dayne

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Question 6 of 15

6. 'Then good luck it finally struck like lightning from the blue. Every highway's leading me back to you.' Hint

Journey

Survivor

Foreigner

Styx

7. 'Now as I look into your eyes, well I wonder if it's wise to hold you like I've wanted to before. Tonight I was thinkin' that you might be the one who breathes life in this heart of mine.' Hint

Ann Wilson and Mike Reno

Peter Cetera and Cher

Ann Wilson and Robin Zander

Peter Cetera and Amy Grant

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Question 8 of 15

8. 'Now this mountain I must climb feels like a world upon my shoulders. Through the clouds I see love shine. It keeps me warm as life grows colder.' Hint

Boston

Air Supply

Foreigner

Chicago

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Question 9 of 15

9. 'I wish I could carry your smile in my heart for times when my life seems so low. It would make me believe what tomorrow could bring when today doesn't really know, doesn't really know.' Hint

Survivor

Steve Perry

Richard Marx

Air Supply

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Question 10 of 15

10. 'Close your eyes and try to sleep now. Close your eyes and try to dream. Clear your mind and do your best to try and wash the pallette clean.' Hint

Cyndi Lauper

Pat Benetar

Stevie Nicks

Cher

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Question 11 of 15

11. 'And I need you now tonight. And I need you more than ever. And if you'll only hold me tight, we'll be holding on forever. And we'll only be making it right cause we'll never be wrong together.' Hint

Pat Benetar

Cher

Taylor Dayne

Bonnie Tyler

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Question 12 of 15

12. 'I saw you smile and my mind could not erase the beauty of your face. Just for awhile, won't you let me shelter you.' Hint

Bryan Adams

Rod Stewart

Paul Young

Richard Marx

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Question 13 of 15

13. 'And I know, yes I know that it's plain to see we're so in love when we're together. And I know that I need you here with me from tonight until the end of time.' Hint

Air Supply

Boston

Chicago

REO Speedwagon

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Question 14 of 15

14. 'I've been alone with you inside my mind. And in my dreams I've kissed your lips a thousand times. I sometimes see you pass outside my door.'

Answer: (Don't take 'all night long' to answer this question.)

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Question 15 of 15

15. 'Living without you, living alone. This empty house seems so cold. Wanting to hold you, wanting you near. How much I wanted you home.'

Answer: (to easy for a hint!)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. 'Watching shadows move across the wall, I feel so frightened. I want to run to you, I want to crawl but I've been hit by lightning.'

Answer: Cheap Trick

- from 'The Flame' from 1988's 'Lap of Luxury' album.

2. 'I see you through the smokey air. Can't you feel the weight of my stare? You're so close but still a world away.'

Answer: Madonna

- from the song 'Crazy For You' off the soundtrack to the movie 'Vision Quest' from 1985. Madonna also appears in the movie as 'Singer at Club'. This is my favorite Madonna song.

3. 'And even as I wander I'm keeping you in sight. You're a candle in the window on a cold, dark winter's night.'

Answer: REO Speedwagon

-from 'I Can't Fight This Feeling Anymore' from 1984's 'Wheels are Turnin' album. One of the most romantic songs ever!

4. 'Oh- Once in your life you will find someone who will turn your world around, bring you up when you're feelin' down.'

Answer: Bryan Adams

-from 'Heaven' off of the 1984 album 'Reckless'.

5. 'Saying goodbye is never an easy thing, but you never said that you'd stay forever. So if you must go well, darlin', I'll set you free. But I know in time that we'll be together.'

Answer: Taylor Dayne

-from the song 'Love Will Lead You Back' from the 1989 album 'Can't Fight Fate'.

6. 'Then good luck it finally struck like lightning from the blue. Every highway's leading me back to you.'

Answer: Survivor

-from 'The Search Is Over' off the 1984 album 'Vital Signs'.

7. 'Now as I look into your eyes, well I wonder if it's wise to hold you like I've wanted to before. Tonight I was thinkin' that you might be the one who breathes life in this heart of mine.'

Answer: Peter Cetera and Amy Grant

-from the song 'Next Time I Fall' off of Peter Cetera's 1986 'Solitude- Solitaire' album.

8. 'Now this mountain I must climb feels like a world upon my shoulders. Through the clouds I see love shine. It keeps me warm as life grows colder.'

Answer: Foreigner

- from the song 'I Want To Know What Love Is' from the 1984 album 'Agent Provocateur'.

9. 'I wish I could carry your smile in my heart for times when my life seems so low. It would make me believe what tomorrow could bring when today doesn't really know, doesn't really know.'

Answer: Air Supply

- from the song 'All Out Of Love' off their 1980 album 'Lost In Love'.

10. 'Close your eyes and try to sleep now. Close your eyes and try to dream. Clear your mind and do your best to try and wash the pallette clean.'

Answer: Pat Benetar

- from the song 'We Belong' off the 1984 album 'Tropico'.

Answer: Bonnie Tyler

- from the song 'Total Eclipse of the Heart' from the 1983 album 'Faster Than The Speed of Night'.

12. 'I saw you smile and my mind could not erase the beauty of your face. Just for awhile, won't you let me shelter you.'

Answer: Richard Marx

- from the song 'Hold On To The Nights' off the his 1987 self-titled debut album.

13. 'And I know, yes I know that it's plain to see we're so in love when we're together. And I know that I need you here with me from tonight until the end of time.'

Answer: Chicago

- from the song 'You're The Inspiration' from the album 'Chicago XVII' from 1984.

14. 'I've been alone with you inside my mind. And in my dreams I've kissed your lips a thousand times. I sometimes see you pass outside my door.'

Answer: Lionel Richie

- from the song 'Hello' off of the 1983 album 'Can't Slow Down'.

15. 'Living without you, living alone. This empty house seems so cold. Wanting to hold you, wanting you near. How much I wanted you home.'

Answer: Journey

-from the song 'Open Arms' off of the 1981 album 'Escape'.

Source: Author shelleybean

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