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Quiz about Rare  Early Eighties One Hit  Wonders
Quiz about Rare  Early Eighties One Hit  Wonders

Rare Early Eighties One Hit Wonders Quiz


These are songs and artists that you just don't hear on the radio anymore and are hard to find in the record store. Songs that when you do hear them you think "Oh, yea I remember that!".

A multiple-choice quiz by jfras30. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
jfras30
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
89,979
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
4155
Last 3 plays: Guest 62 (1/10), notsaintdane (0/10), bucki82 (8/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. What song did Martin Briley have a hit with in 1983? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. In 1981 who performed the hit "Sweetheart"? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. In 1981, whose hit told us that a "Woman's Got The Power"? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. This performer didn't use a camera in his act, but he had a hit with "Ah! Leah!" in 1980? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What son of rock'n roll got "Tired Of Toein' The Line" in 1980? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. In 1985, DJs loved to play this song by Autograph. What was the name of the song? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. At the end of this 1980 hit, who was "Chuck E." in love with? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. What radio favorite did The Monroes perform in the early eighties? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. "Since You Been Gone" was performed by what colorful group (it was also performed by The Outfield)?

Answer: (One Word)
Question 10 of 10
10. This group took their name from the Beatles' album "Yesterday and Today" and had a hit with the song "Summertime Girls". What was their name? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What song did Martin Briley have a hit with in 1983?

Answer: The Salt In My Tears

Martin Briley performed with Ian Hunter before his only hit was released.
2. In 1981 who performed the hit "Sweetheart"?

Answer: Franke and The Knockouts

Franke and The Knockouts wanted to be a hard rock band, but radio picked up on the softer stuff.
3. In 1981, whose hit told us that a "Woman's Got The Power"?

Answer: The A's

They were a band from Philadelphia.
4. This performer didn't use a camera in his act, but he had a hit with "Ah! Leah!" in 1980?

Answer: Donnie Iris

He was from Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania.
5. What son of rock'n roll got "Tired Of Toein' The Line" in 1980?

Answer: Rocky Burnette

Rocky Burnette was the son of 50's star Johnny Burnette.
6. In 1985, DJs loved to play this song by Autograph. What was the name of the song?

Answer: Turn Up The Radio

Autograph originated in L.A.
7. At the end of this 1980 hit, who was "Chuck E." in love with?

Answer: Rickie Lee Jones

Rickie Lee Jones once had a relationship with Tom Waits.
8. What radio favorite did The Monroes perform in the early eighties?

Answer: What Do All The People Know

The Monroes broke up before the song ever hit the airwaves.
9. "Since You Been Gone" was performed by what colorful group (it was also performed by The Outfield)?

Answer: Rainbow

Rainbow was formed by former Deep Purple member Ritchie Blackmore.
10. This group took their name from the Beatles' album "Yesterday and Today" and had a hit with the song "Summertime Girls". What was their name?

Answer: Y&T

They were a great live band that never made it big.
Source: Author jfras30

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