Songs Of 1981 In Other Words II Quiz

The titles to these songs of 1981 have been re-worded. Your mission, if you decide to accept it, is to decipher the song titles and match them to the actual artists that did them. All songs reached their peak positions on 1981 charts.

A matching quiz by bigjohnsludge. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. "The Smooch Appearing In My Manifest"

Answer: Hall & Oates

"Kiss on My List" by the American duo Hall & Oates was released in 1981 and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Other songs by the duo include "She's Gone", "Sara Smile", "Rich Girl", and "Maneater".

2. "Continue To Adore You"

Answer: REO Speedwagon

"Keep On Loving You" by American rock band REO Speedwagon was released in November 1980 and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1981. Other songs by the band include "157 Riverside Avenue", "Take It on the Run", "Keep the Fire Burnin'", "Can't Fight This Feeling", and "In My Dreams".

3. "Only You and I"

Answer: Grover Washington, Jr. & Bill Withers

"Just the Two of Us" by Bill Withers and Grover Washington Jr. was released in 1981 and reached number two on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. As a solo artist, Grover Washington Jr. had 14 number one Jazz hits on U.S. charts between 1972 and 1992. Bill Withers is known for his hits "Ain't No Sunshine", "Lean on Me", and "Use Me".

4. "Unspeedy Metacarpus"

Answer: The Pointer Sisters

"Slow Hand" by American vocal group The Pointer Sisters was released in 1981 and reached number two on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Other songs by the group include "Yes We Can Can", "Wang Dang Doodle", "Fire", "He's So Shy", "Jump (For My Love)", and "Sexual Power".

5. "Japanese Dish of Sliced Beef, Fried Rapidly With Vegetables and Sauce"

Answer: A Taste of Honey

"Sukiyaki" by A Taste of Honey was released in 1981 and reached number three on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song is a cover of the 1961 song by Kyu Sakamoto. Other songs by the group include "Boogie Oogie Oogie", and "Rescue Me".

6. "TV's Funny Mistress of the Dark"

Answer: The Oak Ridge Boys

"Elvira" by The Oak Ridge Boys was released in 1981 and reached number five on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Other songs by the group include "Y'all Come Back Saloon", "I'll Be True to You", "Trying to Love Two Women", and "Bobbie Sue".

7. "Which Person Happens to Be in Tears at This Moment"

Answer: Journey

"Who's Crying Now" by the American rock band Journey was released in 1981 and reached number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Other songs by the group include "Wheel in the Sky", "Any Way You Want It", "Don't Stop Believin'", and "Faithfully".

8. "Refrain From Pulling My Blood Pumping Organ Behind You In All Directions"

Answer: Stevie Nicks & Tom Petty

"Stop Draggin' My Heart Around" by Stevie Nicks and Tom Petty was released in 1981 and reached number three on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Jeffery Austin and Gwen Stefani released a cover of the song in 2015 that reached number 31 on the US Pop Digital Song Sales (Billboard) chart.

9. "Out of the Blue"

Answer: Olivia Newton-John & Cliff Richard

"Suddenly" by Olivia Newton-John and Cliff Richard was released in October 1980 and reached number four on the US Adult Contemporary (Billboard) chart in 1981. The song was featured in the 1980 film "Xanadu".

10. "Strike the Thing With a Long Leather Strap"

Answer: Devo

"Whip It" by American rock band Devo was released in August 1980 and reached number 14 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1981. Other songs by the group include "Working in the Coal Mine", "Through Being Cool", and "Peek-a-Boo!".

Source: Author bigjohnsludge

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Questions		Choices
1. "The Smooch Appearing In My Manifest"		Devo
2. "Continue To Adore You"		Hall & Oates
3. "Only You and I"		The Oak Ridge Boys
4. "Unspeedy Metacarpus"		A Taste of Honey
5. "Japanese Dish of Sliced Beef, Fried Rapidly With Vegetables and Sauce"		REO Speedwagon
6. "TV's Funny Mistress of the Dark"		Stevie Nicks & Tom Petty
7. "Which Person Happens to Be in Tears at This Moment"		Olivia Newton-John & Cliff Richard
8. "Refrain From Pulling My Blood Pumping Organ Behind You In All Directions"		Grover Washington, Jr. & Bill Withers
9. "Out of the Blue"		The Pointer Sisters
10. "Strike the Thing With a Long Leather Strap"		Journey