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1980s Music Quiz for Experts | 1980s Music

Questions related to artists, songs, or albums of the 80's

A multiple-choice quiz by Birdman33. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
Birdman33

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
74,394

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Difficult

Avg Score
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Question 1 of 10

1. What was Pat Benatar's last Top 10 hit of the 80's? Hint

'Invincible'

'Sex as a Weapon'

'We Belong'

'Love is a Battlefield'

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of these Def Leppard albums was NOT released in the 80's? Hint

'Hysteria'

'Adrenalize'

'High 'n' Dry'

'On Through the Night'

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Question 3 of 10

3. The first album released by 'Van Halen', with Sammy Hagar as lead singer was: Hint

'OU812'

'5150'

'For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge'

'Fair Warning'

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Question 4 of 10

4. How many Top 10 hits were released from Journey's 1981 album 'Escape'? Hint

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which song from Huey Lewis and The News was on the 'Back to the Future' soundtrack? Hint

'Do You Believe in Love'

'Stuck With You'

'Working for a Livin'

'Power of Love'

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Question 6 of 10

6. 'That's All' was the first song by this group to crack the Top 10 charts in the USA: Hint

Hall and Oates

Heart

Thompson Twins

Genesis

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Question 7 of 10

7. Name the Number 1 single from the 1983 'Yes' album, '90125':

Answer: (5 Words)

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Question 8 of 10

8. 'Greatest Hits, Vols. 1 and 2', released by Billy Joel, contained two new songs. One of them, 'You're Only Human (Second Wind)', was written because of concerns over this issue: Hint

Teen suicide

Homelessness

Child abuse

Depression

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Question 9 of 10

9. This album spent 17 weeks at the top of the US charts in the summer of 1983: Hint

'Brothers in Arms'

'Rumors'

'Born in the USA'

'Synchronicity'

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Question 10 of 10

10. 'A Taste of Honey' re-made this 1963 hit from Kyu Sakamoto, and took it to Number 3 on the pop charts in 1981.

Answer: (One Word)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was Pat Benatar's last Top 10 hit of the 80's?

Answer: 'Invincible'

This was from 'The Legend of Billie Jean' soundtrack, released in 1985. 'We Belong' hit number 5 in 1984, 'Love is a Battlefield' also hit number 5 in 1983, and 'Sex as a Weapon' did not make the Top 10.

2. Which of these Def Leppard albums was NOT released in the 80's?

Answer: 'Adrenalize'

'Adrenalize' was released in 1992 and included 'Let's Get Rocked' and 'Have You Ever Needed Someone So Bad?'

3. The first album released by 'Van Halen', with Sammy Hagar as lead singer was:

Answer: '5150'

Released in 1986, it contained a host of great songs, including 'Why Can't This Be Love?', 'When Love Walks In', and 'Summer Nights'.

4. How many Top 10 hits were released from Journey's 1981 album 'Escape'?

Answer: 3

They were 'Who's Cryin' Now', 'Don't Stop Believin', and 'Open Arms'.

5. Which song from Huey Lewis and The News was on the 'Back to the Future' soundtrack?

Answer: 'Power of Love'

This was also his first Number 1 song.

6. 'That's All' was the first song by this group to crack the Top 10 charts in the USA:

Answer: Genesis

This came from their self-titled album 'Genesis', released in 1983. It became their second most successful album behind only 'Invisible Touch', which was released two years later.

7. Name the Number 1 single from the 1983 'Yes' album, '90125':

Answer: Owner of a Lonely Heart

This was a departure from the type of music normally associated with 'Yes', but it sold well anyway.

8. 'Greatest Hits, Vols. 1 and 2', released by Billy Joel, contained two new songs. One of them, 'You're Only Human (Second Wind)', was written because of concerns over this issue:

Answer: Teen suicide

The other new song on that album was 'While the Night Is Still Young'. The album has sold over 4 million copies.

9. This album spent 17 weeks at the top of the US charts in the summer of 1983:

Answer: 'Synchronicity'

'Brothers in Arms' ('Dire Straits') was released in {1985;} 'Born in the USA' ('Bruce Springsteen') was released in {1984;} and 'Rumors' ('Fleetwood Mac') was released in 1977.

10. 'A Taste of Honey' re-made this 1963 hit from Kyu Sakamoto, and took it to Number 3 on the pop charts in 1981.

Answer: Sukiyaki

This band was probably better known for the hit song 'Boogie Oogie Oogie', which was Number 1 for 3 weeks in 1978.

Source: Author Birdman33

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