Dancing the Night Away Trivia Quiz

Answer: Ultravox

'Dancing with Tears in My Eyes' was a song from the British band Ultravox (formed in London in 1974).

It was released in 1984 as the second single from their 'Lament' album. It became a big hit, reaching number three on the UK Singles Chart. It also made the top ten in several other European countries. Two of their other singles are 'Hymn' and 'Love's Great Adventure'.

Answer: Leonard Cohen

'Dance Me to the End of Love' is a song by Canadian singer and songwriter Leonard Cohen, born in Montreal, Quebec in 1934.

Although the song didn't achieve significant success when it was released in 1984, it has grown in popularity throughout the years and is now regarded as one of his iconic songs. Some of his other songs are 'Hallelujah', 'Suzanne' and 'So Long Marianne'. Leonard passed away in 2016.

Answer: Liquid Gold

'Dance Yourself Dizzy' was recorded by the British band Liquid Gold in 1980. They were a disco band that originated from Brackley, Northamptonshire, England.

The song was a big hit for them in the UK, reaching number two on the charts. Other singles of theirs include 'Substitute', 'The Night, the Wine and the Roses' and 'Anyway You Do It'.

Answer: The Drifters

'Save the Last Dance for Me' was recorded by the American vocal group The Drifters, who formed in 1953 in New York City.

It reached number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and number two on the UK Singles Chart in 1960. Other singles of the group are 'Up on the Roof', 'Under the Boardwalk' and 'On Broadway'.

Answer: 1976

From their album 'Arrival' 'Dancing Queen' was released on August 16th, 1976, by the Swedish band ABBA (formed in 1972 in Stockholm).

The song was a global hit, topping the charts in several countries, including the UK, the U.S., Australia and Sweden. Among their many hit singles are 'Waterloo', 'Take a Chance on Me' and 'Knowing Me, Knowing You'.

Answer: Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers

'Mary Jane's Last Dance' was a song from Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, who formed in 1963 in Gainesville, Florida, U.S.

It was released in 1993 and reached number 14 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. It also peaked at number five in Canada and number two in Portugal. Among the band's other hits are 'American Girl', 'Refugee' and 'Learning to Fly'. Tom passed away in 2017 from an accidental drug overdose.

Answer: Elton John

'Tiny Dancer' is a single by British singer and songwriter Elton John, who was born Reginald Kenneth Dwight in 1946 in Pinner, Middlesex, England.

It wasn't a big chart success in the UK and made number 41 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. Some of Elton's other hits are 'I'm Still Standing', 'Rocket Man' and 'Your Song'.

Answer: David Bowie

'John, I'm Only Dancing' is a song by British singer, David Bowie, who was born in Brixton, London, in 1947.

The single wasn't released in the U.S. due to its suggestive content. However, it peaked in the UK at number 12. Among his other singles are 'Life on Mars', 'Space Oddity', 'Starman' and 'Heroes'.

Answer: Tina Turner

'Private Dancer' is a song by American singer Tina Turner, who was born Anna Mae Bullock in Brownsville, Tennessee, in 1939.

The single became a hit on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, reaching number seven in 1984. It also reached number 26 on the UK Singles Chart. Among Tina's other singles are 'What's Love Got to Do With It', 'We Don't Need Another Hero' and 'Simply the Best'. Tina passed away in 2023.

Answer: Martha and the Vandellas

The single 'Dancing in the Street' was recorded by the American group Martha and the Vandellas in 1964. The group was formed in Detroit, Michigan, in 1957.

It reached number two on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and number four on the UK Singles Chart. Other hits of theirs are 'Jimmy Mack', 'Quicksand' and 'I'm Ready for Love'.