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Quiz about Pop Hits  Which Decade VII
Quiz about Pop Hits  Which Decade VII

Pop Hits - Which Decade? VII Trivia Quiz


Yet another chance to match the song to the original decade in which it was released (original release). From the Beatles to Michael Jackson, you will know most of these tracks. Have fun!

A multiple-choice quiz by musicmonkeyman. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
168,050
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
6013
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 162 (4/10), Guest 66 (9/10), pthomson (8/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. In which decade did Michael Jackson sing a song to "Billie Jean"?
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Question 2 of 10
2. When did the Beatles buy a "Ticket to Ride"? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. In which decade did Paula Abdul advise listeners to "Rush Rush"? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. When did George Michael utter a "Careless Whisper"? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. In which decade did Gloria Gaynor unleash "I Will Survive" on the karaoke generation? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. When did Eminem introduce us to "The Real Slim Shady"? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. In which decade was Tommy Roe feeling a little "Dizzy"? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Take That told us they were "Back for Good", but in which decade was that? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. In which decade did Blondie have a smash hit with "Heart of Glass"? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. When did Stevie Wonder sing "I Just Called to Say I Love You"? Hint



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Most Recent Scores
Mar 27 2024 : Guest 162: 4/10
Mar 26 2024 : Guest 66: 9/10
Mar 22 2024 : pthomson: 8/10
Mar 20 2024 : Guest 67: 5/10
Mar 16 2024 : Guest 68: 10/10
Mar 16 2024 : Guest 24: 10/10
Mar 11 2024 : toddruby96: 6/10
Mar 08 2024 : Guest 24: 5/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. In which decade did Michael Jackson sing a song to "Billie Jean"?

Answer: 1980s

"Billie Jean" was a chart topping 1983 hit in both the US and UK. This classic track was Written by Michael Jackson and produced by Quincy Jones.
2. When did the Beatles buy a "Ticket to Ride"?

Answer: 1960s

Written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, as were most of the Beatles hits, "Ticket to Ride" was a chart topper for the 'Fab Four' in 1965.
3. In which decade did Paula Abdul advise listeners to "Rush Rush"?

Answer: 1990s

"Rush Rush", from her second album, was a hit for Paula Abdul in 1991. This single stayed #1 in the US for five straight weeks.
4. When did George Michael utter a "Careless Whisper"?

Answer: 1980s

George Michael topped both the US and UK charts with "Careless Whisper" in 1984. George, real name Georgios Panayiotou, produced this track which he co-wrote with Andrew Ridgley.
5. In which decade did Gloria Gaynor unleash "I Will Survive" on the karaoke generation?

Answer: 1970s

What would the girls have to sing on karaoke night if Gloria Gaynor had not released this tune in 1979. (It's OK guys, we've got "My Way".) "I Will Survive" topped the charts on both sides of the Atlantic.
6. When did Eminem introduce us to "The Real Slim Shady"?

Answer: 2000s

Rap superstar Eminem, real name Marshall Mathers, got to #4 in the US and #1 in the UK with this year 2000 track.
7. In which decade was Tommy Roe feeling a little "Dizzy"?

Answer: 1960s

"Dizzy", released in 1969, was a chart topper in both the US and UK for Tommy Roe. Tommy, a US born singer/song writer, also had 1960s top-ten hits with "Sheila" and "The Folk Singer".
8. Take That told us they were "Back for Good", but in which decade was that?

Answer: 1990s

"Back for Good" was written and co-produced by group member Gary Barlow. The song, a US #7 and UK #1, was a hit in 1995.
9. In which decade did Blondie have a smash hit with "Heart of Glass"?

Answer: 1970s

This track featured the distinctive vocal of Deborah Harry. She also co-wrote this 1979 hit which got to the top in the US and UK.
10. When did Stevie Wonder sing "I Just Called to Say I Love You"?

Answer: 1980s

Stevie Wonder also wrote and produced this 1984 Motown track. "I Just Called to Say I Love You" topped the US and UK charts.
Source: Author musicmonkeyman

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