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Hits of 1989 Trivia Quiz

Welcome to the last in the series of 'Hits of 1980's'! The year is 1989, I will give you a song title and you tell me who sung it. Good Luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by Velvet_Rain. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Velvet_Rain

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
262,397

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
10901

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 96 (8/10), Guest 174 (9/10), Guest 70 (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which British artist had a number one hit with "Another Day In Paradise"? Hint

Eric Clapton

Phil Collins

George Michael

Elton John

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Question 2 of 10

2. "Straight Up" was a hit for which female singer? Hint

Gloria Estefan

Madonna

Janet Jackson

Paula Abdul

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Question 3 of 10

3. "Eternal Flame" was an international hit for which band? Hint

Indigo Girls

The Bangles

Vixen

Bananarama

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which 'Boy Band' Had a hit with "I'll Be Loving You (Forever)"? Hint

New Kids On The Block

New Edition

Take That

East 17

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Question 5 of 10

5. "Girl I'm Gonna Miss You" was a hit for which band? Hint

R.E.M.

Soul II Soul

Milli Vanilli

Fine Young Cannibals

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Question 6 of 10

6. "The Look" was a number one hit for which band? Hint

B-52's

Was (Not Was)

De la Soul

Roxette

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Question 7 of 10

7. "All Around the World" was a hit for which female singer? Hint

Lisa Stansfield

Nenah Cherry

Kylie Minogue

Natalie Cole

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who had a hit with "Toy Soldiers"? Hint

Enya

Tiffiany

Sonia

Martika

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which rock band had a hit with "Love in an Elevator"? Hint

Aerosmith

Iron Maiden

Guns n Roses

Bon Jovi

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Question 10 of 10

10. "This Time I Know It's for Real" was a hit for whom? Hint

Tina Turner

Donna Summer

Cher

Linda Ronstadt

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which British artist had a number one hit with "Another Day In Paradise"?

Answer: Phil Collins

"Another Day in Paradise" comes from Phil Collins 1989 album "...But Seriously". The song is about the problem of homelessness. It got to number one in the US and number two in the UK.

2. "Straight Up" was a hit for which female singer?

Answer: Paula Abdul

"Straight Up" is from Paula Abdul's 1988 album "Forever Your Girl". It was a number one hit in the US and reached number three in the UK.

3. "Eternal Flame" was an international hit for which band?

Answer: The Bangles

"Eternal Flame" comes from The Bangles 1988 album "Everything". It was a massive success and went to number one in the UK, US, Norway, Australia, and Ireland.

4. Which 'Boy Band' Had a hit with "I'll Be Loving You (Forever)"?

Answer: New Kids On The Block

"I'll Be Loving You (Forever)" is from New Kids On The Block's album "Hangin' Tough" (1988). It was a number one hit in the US and went to number five in the UK.

5. "Girl I'm Gonna Miss You" was a hit for which band?

Answer: Milli Vanilli

"Girl I'm Gonna Miss You" is from Milli Vanilli's 1989 album "Girl You Know It's True". It was a number one hit in the US and Netherlands and reached number two in the UK.

6. "The Look" was a number one hit for which band?

Answer: Roxette

"The Look" comes from Roxette's 1988 album "Look Sharp!". It was a number one in the US, Switzerland, Australia and Japan.

7. "All Around the World" was a hit for which female singer?

Answer: Lisa Stansfield

"All Around the World" comes from Lisa Stansfield's album "Affection" (1989). It was a number one hit in the UK and a top ten hit in the US.

8. Who had a hit with "Toy Soldiers"?

Answer: Martika

"Toy Soldiers" comes from Martika's debut album of the same name. It was a number one hit in the US and went to number five in Australia and the UK.

9. Which rock band had a hit with "Love in an Elevator"?

Answer: Aerosmith

"Love in an Elevator" is from Aerosmith's 1989 album "Pump". It went to number five in the US and number thirteen in the UK.

10. "This Time I Know It's for Real" was a hit for whom?

Answer: Donna Summer

"This Time I Know It's for Real" comes from Donna Summer's album "Another Place and Time" (1989). It went to number three in the UK and number seven in the US.

Source: Author Velvet_Rain

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