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Hits of 1990 Trivia Quiz

Do you remember the hits of 1990? I will give you a song and you tell me who sang it. Good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by Velvet_Rain. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
Velvet_Rain

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
275,271

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
7237

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which female solo artist recorded the song "Black Velvet"? Hint

Alannah Myles

Linda Ronstadt

Jody Watley

Kate Bush

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Question 2 of 10

2. "Step by Step" was a hit for which boy band? Hint

East 17

Boyz II Men

New Kids on the Block

Backstreet Boys

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which solo artist had a hit with "Nothing Compares 2 U"? Hint

Kylie Minogue

Sinead O'Connor

Paula Abdul

Lisa Stansfield

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Question 4 of 10

4. "It Must Have Been Love" was a hit for which band? Hint

En Vogue

Eurythmics

Roxette

Heart

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which American artist had a top ten hit with "U Can't Touch This"? Hint

Ice T

MC Hammer

LL Cool J

Dr. Dre

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which British band had a hit with "Enjoy the Silence"? Hint

The Human League

Tears for Fears

Bronski Beat

Depeche Mode

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Question 7 of 10

7. "Blaze of Glory" was a hit for whom? Hint

Billy Idol

Elton John

Jon Bon Jovi

Eric Clapton

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which group had a hit with "Groove Is in the Heart"? Hint

The Shamen

The Orb

The Grid

Deee-Lite

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Question 9 of 10

9. "How Am I Supposed To Live Without You" was a hit for which American solo artist? Hint

Michael Bolton

Billy Joel

Luther Vandross

Lionel Richie

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Question 10 of 10

10. "Suicide Blonde" was a hit for which band? Hint

Happy Mondays

INXS

Nirvana

Public Enemy

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which female solo artist recorded the song "Black Velvet"?

Answer: Alannah Myles

"Black Velvet" is from Alannah Myles' first album "Alannah Myles" (1989). It was a number one hit on Billboard Hot 100 singles chart in the US and got to number two in the UK.

2. "Step by Step" was a hit for which boy band?

Answer: New Kids on the Block

"Step by Step" is from New Kids on the Block's 1990 album of the same name. It was a number one hit on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart in the US and got to number two in the UK.

3. Which solo artist had a hit with "Nothing Compares 2 U"?

Answer: Sinead O'Connor

"Nothing Compares 2 U" is from Sinead O'Connor's album "I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got" (1990). It was written by Prince for the band The Family in 1985. Sinead O'Connor's version was number one hit in several countries including the UK and Australia.

4. "It Must Have Been Love" was a hit for which band?

Answer: Roxette

"It Must Have Been Love" by Roxette appeared on the soundtrack of the movie "Pretty Woman" (1990). It was a number one hit on the US Billboard Hot 100 singles chart and got to number three in the UK.

5. Which American artist had a top ten hit with "U Can't Touch This"?

Answer: MC Hammer

"U Can't Touch This" is from MC Hammer's 1990 album "Please Hammer Don't Hurt 'Em". It was a number one hit in Australia and got to number three in the UK. It has since been used in television commercials, film soundtracks and video games.

6. Which British band had a hit with "Enjoy the Silence"?

Answer: Depeche Mode

"Enjoy the Silence" is from Depeche Mode's album "Violator" (1990). It went to number six in the UK and number ten on the US Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. It has since been covered by artists such as Tori Amos and Keane.

7. "Blaze of Glory" was a hit for whom?

Answer: Jon Bon Jovi

"Blaze of Glory" is from Jon Bon Jovi's 1990 album of the same name. It went to number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 singles chart, number one in Australia and got to number thirteen in the UK. The song featured guitarist Jeff Beck.

8. Which group had a hit with "Groove Is in the Heart"?

Answer: Deee-Lite

"Groove Is in the Heart" is from Dee-Lite's album "World Clique" (1990). It was very popular in nightclubs and got to number two in the UK. It also did well in the US reaching number four on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart.

9. "How Am I Supposed To Live Without You" was a hit for which American solo artist?

Answer: Michael Bolton

"How Am I Supposed to Live Without You" is from Michael Bolton's album "Soul Provider" (1989). It went to number one on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart in the US and number three in the UK.

10. "Suicide Blonde" was a hit for which band?

Answer: INXS

"Suicide Blonde" is from INXS' 1990 album "X". It went to number two in Australia and eleven in the UK.

Source: Author Velvet_Rain

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