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1980s Music - United Kingdom Charts Quiz

I will give you the name of a group and song. There is one song for each year from 1980 to 1989. Please put in order the year the songs entered the United Kingdom Charts.
This is a renovated/adopted version of an old quiz by author crispyspiders

An ordering quiz by workisboring. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Eddy Grant recorded the hit single "Do You Feel My Love".

Eddy Grant recorded "Do You Feel My Love" for his 1981 album "Can't Get Enough". The song entered the United Kingdom charts in November of 1980. The Barbados native was as a founding member of the band the Equals.

2. "Kids in America" was the debut hit single for Kim Wilde.

Kim Wilde released her debut single in the United Kingdom on January 26, 1981. The song was recorded for her 1981 self-titled debut album. Wilde recorded versions of "Kids in America" in 1994 and 2006. The Muffs covered the song for the soundtrack of the 1995 film "Clueless".

3. Adam Ant released his debut solo single "Goody Two Shoes".

In March of 1982, Stuart Leslie Goddard left his group Adam and the Ants. Goddard began a solo career under the name Adam Ant. On May 7, 1982, Ant released the single "Goody Two Shoes" from his debut solo album "Friend or Foe".

4. "Who's that Girl?" was a hit for the Eurythmics.

"Who's that Girl?" was the lead single for the Eurythmics' 1983 album "Touch". The single was released in the United Kingdom in July of 1983. The album was recorded in The Church Studios in London, England.

5. The Bluebells had a hit with a remake of Bananarama's "Young at Heart".

Bananarama recorded "Young at Heart" for their 1983 debut album "Deep Sea Skiving". The Bluebells covered "Young at Heart" for their 1984 debut album "Sisters". The Bluebells released "Young at Heart" as a single in the United Kingdom in 1984 and 1993.

6. "The Power of Love" was released as a single by Jennifer Rush.

"The Power of Love" was first recorded for Jennifer Rush's self-titled debut album. The single was released un the United Kingdom in June of 1985. Rush's version of the song became the top selling song in the United Kingdom for 1985. The song was covered by Air Supply, Laura Branigan, and Celine Dion.

7. The disco hit "Don't Leave Me This Way" was covered by the Communards.

Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes recorded the disco song "Don't Leave Me This Way" for their 1975 "Wake Up Everybody" album. Thelma Houston recorded the song for her 1976 "Any Way You Like It" album.

The Communards recorded "Don't Leave Me This Way" for their self-titled debut album. Jazz singer Sarah Jane Morris was featured on the Communards' version of the song. This version of the song became the top selling song in the United Kingdom for 1986.

8. KISS released the single "Crazy Crazy Nights".

"Crazy Crazy Nights" was recorded for 1987 KISS album "Crazy Nights". The song entered the United Kingdom Singles Chart in October of 1987 peaking at number four hit. The song's music video was filmed at the Olympic Auditorium in Los Angeles, CA.

9. "Got to Be Certain" was a hit single for Kylie Minogue.

"Got to Be Certain" was recorded for Kylie Minogue's 1987 debut album "Kylie". The single was released on May 2, 1988. The song was the follow-up to Minogue's 1988 hit "I Should Be So Lucky". Kylie Minogue rose to fame while starring in the Australian soap opera "Neighbours".

10. Natalie Cole had a hit titled "Miss You Like Crazy".

Natalie Cole released "Miss You Like Crazy" as a single on March 15, 1989. The song was recorded for Cole's 1989 "Good to Be Back" album. The single hit number two on the United Kingdom Singles Chart. Natalie Cole was the daughter of Nat "King" Cole.

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What's the Correct Order?	Choices
1.	Adam Ant released his debut solo single "Goody Two Shoes".
2.	"Got to Be Certain" was a hit single for Kylie Minogue.
3.	KISS released the single "Crazy Crazy Nights".
4.	"Who's that Girl?" was a hit for the Eurythmics.
5.	Natalie Cole had a hit titled "Miss You Like Crazy".
6.	Eddy Grant recorded the hit single "Do You Feel My Love".
7.	The Bluebells had a hit with a remake of Bananarama's "Young at Heart".
8.	"The Power of Love" was released as a single by Jennifer Rush.
9.	"Kids in America" was the debut hit single for Kim Wilde.
10. (1989)	The disco hit "Don't Leave Me This Way" was covered by the Communards.

1980s Music - United Kingdom Charts Quiz

I will give you the name of a group and song. There is one song for each year from 1980 to 1989. Please put in order the year the songs entered the United Kingdom Charts. This is a renovated/adopted version of an old quiz by author crispyspiders

I will give you the name of a group and song. There is one song for each year from 1980 to 1989. Please put in order the year the songs entered the United Kingdom Charts.
This is a renovated/adopted version of an old quiz by author crispyspiders