Songs Of 1986 In Other Words Quiz | Music in Other Words

Songs Of 1986 In Other Words Trivia Quiz

The titles to these songs of 1986 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 1986 charts.

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

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. "Busted Airfoils"

Answer: Mr. Mister

"Broken Wings" by American pop rock band Mr. Mister was released in 1985 and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1986. Other songs by the band include "Kyrie", "Is It Love", and "Something Real".

2. "Celebrate Every Minute of Every Day"

Answer: Eddie Murphy

"Party All the Time" by comedian and actor Eddie Murphy was released in September 1985 and reached number two on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1986. The song was written by singer Rick James who also provided background vocals for the song.

3. "Hooked On Adoration"

Answer: Robert Palmer

"Addicted to Love" by English rock singer Robert Palmer was released in 1986 and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song was featured in the 1988 film "Cocktail" starring Tom Cruise. Other songs by Palmer include "Every Kinda People", "Bad Case of Loving You (Doctor, Doctor)", and "I Didn't Mean to Turn You On".

4. "Aphrodite"

Answer: Bananarama

"Venus" by Bananarama was released in 1986 and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song is a cover of the 1969 song by Shocking Blue who also took the song to the number one spot in 1970.

5. "Restraining the 365 Day Periods"

Answer: Simply Red

"Holding Back the Years" by British soul and pop band Simply Red was released in November 1985 and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1986. Other songs by the group include "Money's Too Tight (To Mention)", "The Right Thing", and "If You Don't Know Me by Now".

6. "Extremely Heavy Mallet"

Answer: Peter Gabriel

"Sledgehammer" by English rock musician Peter Gabriel was released in 1986 and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100, US Album Rock Tracks, US Hot Dance Club Play, and US Cash Box Top 100 charts. The song also won nine awards at the 1987 MTV Video Music Awards.

7. "Toggle Me Back and Forth Mozart"

Answer: Falco

"Rock Me Amadeus" by Austrian musician Falco was released in 1985 and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1986. The song also reached number one in eight other countries. Falco only had one other song reach the top 20 on U.S. charts with "Vienna Calling" later the same year.

8. "Tumbadora"

Answer: Miami Sound Machine

"Conga" by the American band Miami Sound Machine was released in 1985 andd reached number 10 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and number one on the US Hot Dance Singles Sales chart in 1986. Other songs by the group include "Bad Boy", "Words Get in the Way", "Rhythm Is Gonna Get You", and "Anything for You".

9. "Neurotic Start of the Work Week"

Answer: The Bangles

"Manic Monday" by the American pop rock all girl band the Bangles was released in 1986 and reached number two on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Other songs by the band include "If She Knew What She Wants", "In Your Room", "Hazy Shade of Winter", and "Walk Like an Egyptian".

10. "The Thing You Require"

Answer: INXS

"What You Need" by the Australian band INXS was released in 1986 and reached number five on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Other songs by the band include "The One Thing", "Don't Change", "Need You Tonight", "Heaven Sent", and "Suicide Blonde".

Source: Author bigjohnsludge

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Questions		Choices
1. "Busted Airfoils"		Falco
2. "Celebrate Every Minute of Every Day"		Mr. Mister
3. "Hooked On Adoration"		Miami Sound Machine
4. "Aphrodite"		Peter Gabriel
5. "Restraining the 365 Day Periods"		Bananarama
6. "Extremely Heavy Mallet"		Eddie Murphy
7. "Toggle Me Back and Forth Mozart"		Robert Palmer
8. "Tumbadora"		INXS
9. "Neurotic Start of the Work Week"		Simply Red
10. "The Thing You Require"		The Bangles