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Quiz about 1980s Lyrics for Fun
Quiz about 1980s Lyrics for Fun

1980s Lyrics for Fun Trivia Quiz

Here are lyrics from some hits of the 1980s. Please tell me the song that matches the lyric. Enjoy!
This is a renovated/adopted version of an old quiz by author bcgcolts

A multiple-choice quiz by workisboring. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
workisboring
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
100,608
Updated
May 20 26
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
28
Last 3 plays: snadnerb (3/10), LauraMcC (7/10), bigtim64 (10/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which 1988 song by Foreigner had the lyrics "I can't sleep, I'm dreaming I'm losing you"? Hint


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Question 2 of 10
2. The lyrics "running out of self control, gettin' close to an overload, up against a no win situation" came from which 1986 song? Hint


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Question 3 of 10
3. Which 1984 Bruce Springsteen hit contained the lyric "promise me baby you won't let them find us, hold me in your arms and slip on the blinders"? Hint


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Question 4 of 10
4. "AIDS, crack, Bernie Goetz, hypodermics on the shore, China's under martial law, rock 'n roll, cola wars" is a line from which 1989 Billy Joel hit? Hint


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Question 5 of 10
5. Which 1980 song contained the lyric "that's 'Retha Franklin, she don't remember the queen of soul"? Hint


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Question 6 of 10
6. "Move yourself, you always live your life never thinking 'bout the future" is a lyric from which 1984 song? Hint


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Question 7 of 10
7. Which 1984 song contained the lyrics "if you believe in the power of magic, I can change your mind, and if you need to believe in someone, turn and look behind"? Hint


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Question 8 of 10
8. "You think that something's happening, and it's bigger than your life, but it's only what you hearing" was the opening line of which 1982 Kansas hit? Hint


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Question 9 of 10
9. Which 1986 song by .38 Special contained the lyrics "we'll take our chances, how can we lose? We're making our own rules"? Hint


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Question 10 of 10
10. "If you see me walking by, and the tears are in my eyes" were lyrics from which 1988 song? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which 1988 song by Foreigner had the lyrics "I can't sleep, I'm dreaming I'm losing you"?

Answer: Say You Will

 "Say You Will" was the first single released from Foreigner's 1988 studio album "Inside Information". The song was written by Lou Gramm and Mick Jones. The theme of the song was about an uncertain romantic relationship.
2. The lyrics "running out of self control, gettin' close to an overload, up against a no win situation" came from which 1986 song?

Answer: "Be Good to Yourself" by Journey

 "Be Good to Yourself" by Journey was featured on their 1986 album "Raised on Radio". The song featured bassist Randy Jackson. Journey decided to not make a music video for this song.
3. Which 1984 Bruce Springsteen hit contained the lyric "promise me baby you won't let them find us, hold me in your arms and slip on the blinders"?

Answer: Cover Me

 "Cover Me" was the second single released from Bruce Springsteen's 1984 multi-platinum "Born in the USA" album. Springsteen originally wrote the song for Donna Summer. Springsteen was then convinced to keep it for himself. Thus, he recorded at the Hit Factory in New York City.
4. "AIDS, crack, Bernie Goetz, hypodermics on the shore, China's under martial law, rock 'n roll, cola wars" is a line from which 1989 Billy Joel hit?

Answer: We Didn't Start the Fire

 The history lesson song "We Didn't Start the Fire" came from Billy Joel's 1989 album "Storm Front". The song was a rapid-fire running list of historical events, trends, and icons from 1949 until 1989. The song was nominated for the Grammy Award for Record of the Year.
5. Which 1980 song contained the lyric "that's 'Retha Franklin, she don't remember the queen of soul"?

Answer: "Hey Nineteen" by Steely Dan

 Steely Dan recorded "Hey Nineteen" for their 1980 album "Gaucho". This song is about an older gentleman trying to have a relationship with a nineteen-year-old female. The pair have nothing in common. One night was wonderful between the two with the help of Cuervo Gold tequila.
6. "Move yourself, you always live your life never thinking 'bout the future" is a lyric from which 1984 song?

Answer: "Owner of a Lonely Heart" by Yes

 "Owner of a Lonely Heart" was recorded for the 1983 album "90125" by Yes. This song was the first number one hit single for the band on the United States Billboard Hot 100. The music video, directed by the team of Aubrey Powell and Storm Thorgerson, received heavy airplay on MTV.
7. Which 1984 song contained the lyrics "if you believe in the power of magic, I can change your mind, and if you need to believe in someone, turn and look behind"?

Answer: "Don't Answer Me" by the Alan Parsons Project

 "Don't Answer Me" came from the Alan Parsons Project's 1984 album "Ammonia Avenue". Musician Mel Collins provided the saxophone solo on the track. The song's animated music video was directed by Michael Kaluta.
8. "You think that something's happening, and it's bigger than your life, but it's only what you hearing" was the opening line of which 1982 Kansas hit?

Answer: Play The Game Tonight

 Kansas recorded "Play the Game Tonight" for their 1982 album "Vinyl Confessions". The song and album were written by the band itself. Queen's drummer Roger Taylor sang backing vocals on the song.
9. Which 1986 song by .38 Special contained the lyrics "we'll take our chances, how can we lose? We're making our own rules"?

Answer: Like No Other Night

 The song "Like No Other Night" was featured on .38 Special's 1986 album "Strength in Numbers". The song was produced by Keith Olsen. The song's music video highlighted the band's energetic live performances.
10. "If you see me walking by, and the tears are in my eyes" were lyrics from which 1988 song?

Answer: "Look Away" by Chicago

 "Look Away" was recorded by Chicago for their 1988 "Chicago 19" album. Diane Warren wrote this hit single. The song was the number one single of 1989 on the 1989 United States Billboard Hot 100.
Source: Author workisboring

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