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Quiz about Rockin to the 80s in Songs
Quiz about Rockin to the 80s in Songs

Rockin' to the 80s in Songs Trivia Quiz


These rock songs are sure to bring back some wild memories! Enjoy.

A multiple-choice quiz by Lilady. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
Lilady
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
312,979
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
4558
Awards
Top 20% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 73 (1/10), Guest 107 (9/10), Guest 12 (8/10).
Question 1 of 10
1. From which song would you hear the lyrics:

"I gotta be cool relax
Get hip, get on my tracks
Take a back seat, hitch-hike
And take a long ride on my motor bike
Until I'm ready..."?
Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Can you guess what cool rock song these lyrics were taken:

"It's time to come together
It's up to you,
What's your pleasure
everyone around the world
come on..."?
Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. This was quite a popular fight song during the 80s. Do you know what song you would hear the lyrics below:

"Face to face, out in the heat
Hangin' tough, stayin' hungry
They stack the odds 'til we take to the street
For we kill with the skill to survive"?
Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. In which Seger tune would these lyrics be found:

"Once inside a woman's heart
A man must keep his head
Heaven opens up the door
Where angels fear to tread"?
Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. This sexy-legged diva asked a question with her successful hit. Can you guess the tune by the lyrics:

"I've been taking on a new direction
And I have to say
I've been thinking 'bout my own protection
It scares me to feel this way"?
Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. From which song would we be familiar with these lyrics:

"She says we've got to hold on to what we've got
'Cause it doesn't make a difference
If we make it or not
We've got each other and that's a lot
For love - well give it a shot"?
Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. An English singer and songwriter made these lyrics famous. From which song would the lyrics be heard:

"Her loving is so powerful, huh
It's simply unavoidable
the trend is irreversible
The woman is invincible"?
Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. A famous pop icon wrote and sang this best seller. From which song would you know these lyrics:

"People always told me be careful of what you do
And don't go around breaking young girls' hearts
And mother always told me be careful of who you love
And be careful of what you do, cause the lie becomes the truth"?
Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Which tune would you hear these most recognizable lyrics:

"I'll make a rich woman beg
And I'll make a good woman steal
I'll make an old woman blush
And I'll make a young girl squeal"?
Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. From which song did three sisters sing these popular lyrics:

"We shouldn't even think about tomorrow
Sweet memories will last a long, long time
We'll have a good time baby, don't you worry
And if we're still playing around, boy, that's just fine"?
Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. From which song would you hear the lyrics: "I gotta be cool relax Get hip, get on my tracks Take a back seat, hitch-hike And take a long ride on my motor bike Until I'm ready..."?

Answer: Crazy Little Thing Called Love

The single, "Crazy Little Thing Called Love", was the first U.S. number one hit for the English rock band Queen. Freddie Mercury wrote the song for his band and it was released in 1979 from their album, "The Game". It reached number two on the charts in the U.K. "Man on the Prowl" (1984), "Ride the Wild Wind" (1991) and "Under Pressure" (1981) were songs from Queen as well.
2. Can you guess what cool rock song these lyrics were taken: "It's time to come together It's up to you, What's your pleasure everyone around the world come on..."?

Answer: Celebration

The American group Kool & the Gang were originated in 1964 by brothers Robert and Ronald Bell. Their only number one song was "Celebration", but they have sold more than seventy million albums nationwide. Other minor hits were "Jungle Boogie" (1973) and "Get Down on It" (1980).
3. This was quite a popular fight song during the 80s. Do you know what song you would hear the lyrics below: "Face to face, out in the heat Hangin' tough, stayin' hungry They stack the odds 'til we take to the street For we kill with the skill to survive"?

Answer: Eye of the Tiger

Organized in Chicago, Illinois in 1978, the American rock band Survivor is probably renowned for their greatest achievement with the theme song for "Rocky III" (1982), "Eye of the Tiger". It went to number one in the U.S. and stayed there for six weeks.

The song was nearly as popular as the movie. Survivor won a Grammy Award for the mega-hit tune, and it was voted Best New Song by the People's Choice Awards.
4. In which Seger tune would these lyrics be found: "Once inside a woman's heart A man must keep his head Heaven opens up the door Where angels fear to tread"?

Answer: Shame on the Moon

Bob Seger and his Silver Bullet Band were hot on the charts all through the 80s. Although it never peaked at number one in 1982, it was on Billboard's Hot 100 Pop Singles chart for four weeks at number two. The song was taken from the album "The Distance", and was written by country singer/songwriter Rodney Crowell. Joining Seger on backup of the song was Glenn Frey of the famous group The Eagles.
5. This sexy-legged diva asked a question with her successful hit. Can you guess the tune by the lyrics: "I've been taking on a new direction And I have to say I've been thinking 'bout my own protection It scares me to feel this way"?

Answer: What's Love Got to do With It

Making the decision to break away from her husband's music act was undoubtedly the best thing Tina Turner could have done for herself. For years, Ike seemed to hold her back as to not let her true, musical ability shine. Her phenomenal talent flourished when she did go solo, and so did her success.

The song, off the "Private Dancer album" (1984), topped number one in the U.S. and Australia, while it reached number three in the U.K.
6. From which song would we be familiar with these lyrics: "She says we've got to hold on to what we've got 'Cause it doesn't make a difference If we make it or not We've got each other and that's a lot For love - well give it a shot"?

Answer: Livin' on a Prayer

From their 1987 album, "Slippery When Wet", the song shot up the charts in the U.S. at number one and stayed for four weeks. It hit number four on the UK singles chart. In 2008, a cover version was used for "Alvin and the Chipmunks: Undeniable" album.
7. An English singer and songwriter made these lyrics famous. From which song would the lyrics be heard: "Her loving is so powerful, huh It's simply unavoidable the trend is irreversible The woman is invincible"?

Answer: Simply Irresistible

Born in Batley, Yorkshire, Robert Palmer recorded "Simply Irresistible" on his album "Heavy Nova" in 1988. It is one of Palmer's most recognized songs, partly because of his music video. In 1989, Pepsi Beverage Company used it to advertise their soda in a commercial, which featured Palmer.
8. A famous pop icon wrote and sang this best seller. From which song would you know these lyrics: "People always told me be careful of what you do And don't go around breaking young girls' hearts And mother always told me be careful of who you love And be careful of what you do, cause the lie becomes the truth"?

Answer: Billie Jean

The late pop-recording sensation, Michael Jackson, wrote and composed "Billie Jean". Quincy Jones produced it for his album "Thriller" (1982), but was not satisfied with it. After an abundant of disagreements between the two, Michael finally won, and it became the best-selling single in 1983. It was with this song that he introduced his famous "Moonwalk" dance step that became the craze nationwide. Jackson's song was used in a popular commercial for Pepsi Beverage Company. It is also credited with being on "The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll".

Rest in Peace Michael: June 25, 2009
9. Which tune would you hear these most recognizable lyrics: "I'll make a rich woman beg And I'll make a good woman steal I'll make an old woman blush And I'll make a young girl squeal"?

Answer: Bad to the Bone

This bluesy-rock song was used in 2008 for a commercial for Wrangler Jeans. The commercial featured famous sports names such as quarterback Brett Favre and NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. Although "Bad to the Bone" did not become a major hit on the musical chart, its licensing for films, television, and commercial advertising became hugely successful, making it one of the most recognized song of the 80s era. George Thorogood and the Destroyers released the song in 1982.
10. From which song did three sisters sing these popular lyrics: "We shouldn't even think about tomorrow Sweet memories will last a long, long time We'll have a good time baby, don't you worry And if we're still playing around, boy, that's just fine"?

Answer: I'm So Excited

The harmonious sisters, Anita, June, and Ruth Pointer, took the song "I'm So Excited" to number nine after they re-released it in 1984, two years after its original release. The song was written by the three sisters and Trevor Lawrence and was recorded on RCA Records.

The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) ranked it 264 out of 365 songs listed and chose it as one of the "Songs of the Century".
Source: Author Lilady

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