1980s Lyrics Trivia

1. Who sang these lyrics in 1987? "With an endless desire, I kept on searching Sure in time our eyes would meet And like a bridge that's on fire, the hurt is over One touch and you set me free"

From Quiz Name the Artist from these 80s Lyrics

Answer: Aretha Franklin and George Michael

The song is "I Knew You Were Waiting For Me". Perhaps surprisingly, it was tied with "Respect" for Aretha's highest charting song in the US. Both songs spent two weeks at number one.

From Quiz Lyrics from the '80s Part 2

Answer: Europe

"The Final Countdown" was written by Europe singer Joey Tempest. The band played the song in Sweden on December 31, 1999 in celebration of the millennium.

From Quiz Lyrics from the '80s

Answer: Sweet Child O' Mine

This song was written by Axl Rose, Slash, and Izzy Stradlin. Slash's birth name is Saul Hudson.

From Quiz Name That Song - 80s Edition, Part 4

Answer: "We're Not Gonna Take It" - Twisted Sister

The video for this song featured Mark Metcalf, who played Niedermayer in "Animal House". Before the song begins, he barges into his son's room and starts berating him. After he's done yelling, he delivers the question that he made famous by asking in "Animal House"; "What do you wanna do with your life"? Of course the answer is "I wanna rock!"

From Quiz Name That Song - '80s Edition, Part 3

Answer: "Every Rose Has Its Thorn" - Poison

This song is about lead singer Bret Michaels' failed relationship with his girlfriend. After playing a gig in Dallas, Tx, Michaels called his girlfriend, who was in Los Angeles, and stated that he heard a man's voice in the background. The next day, Michaels wrote this song while he was at the laundromat.

From Quiz Name That Artist - '80s Edition, Part 2

Answer: "Another Brick In The Wall (Part II)" - Pink Floyd

The iconic chorus of kids in this song was twenty-three kids between the ages of thirteen and fifteen. In order to make it sound like there were more kids singing, their part of the song was overdubbed twelve times.

From Quiz Name That Artist - '80s Edition

Answer: "Obsession" - Animotion

The song "Obsession" reached as high as number six on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1984. This song is also used in the video game "Grand Theft Auto: Vice City".

From Quiz '80s Music, Translated

Answer: White Wedding

Billy Idol's "White Wedding" was released in 1982 and its video was in frequent rotation on MTV. Rumor was that he wrote it to express displeasure with his little sister's wedding, but in interviews, Idol has revealed it was just a song. Look for Idol and this song in the 1998 "The Wedding Singer" with Drew Barrymore and Adam Sandler. "White Wedding" by Billy Idol "Hey little sister what have you done? Hey little sister who's the only one? Hey little sister who's your superman? Hey little sister who's the one you want? Hey little sister shot gun!"

From Quiz More 80s ... Well it was the best era!

Answer: My Own Way

Duran Duran started in 1981 with the release of 'Planet Earth', but despite their popularity they did not get a number one record in the UK until 'Is There Something I Should Know?' which was their eighth single release. 'My Own Way' was their fourth single release and reached fourteen in the singles charts in the UK.

From Quiz Look What the Cat Dragged in

Answer: "The Way It Is" by Bruce Hornsby

Bruce Hornsby and his brother, John, co-wrote the song "The Way It Is" which dealt with civil rights issues. The third verse refers directly to the 1964 Civil Rights Acts ("Well they passed a law in '64, To give those who ain't got a little more"). This was the title track to Bruce Hornsby and the Range's debut album, "The Way It Is." The song reached number 1 on Billboard's Hot 100 in the U.S. This album also includes "On The Western Skyline", "Every Little Kiss", "Mandolin Rain" and other well-known songs.

From Quiz Musical Memories - Lyrics of 1980

Answer: "Brass in Pocket" - The Pretenders

"Brass in Pocket" by The Pretenders got to number one in the UK and Australia and number 14 in the US. It comes from the album "Pretenders" (1980) which went to number one in the UK album chats.

From Quiz Finish The Lyrics: 80s Rock and Hair Metal

Answer: ain't got nothin' but this song

This is "I Still Think About You" off of Danger Danger's second album "Screw It!" released on October 1st, 1991 under Epic label.

From Quiz Impossible 80s Lyrics Part 2

Answer: My Camera Never Lies

Bucks Fizz found fame when they were the UK entry in the Eurovision Song Contest in 1981. Their song "Making Your Mind Up" won the contest that year. "My Camera Never Lies" featured on the album "Are You Ready", released in 1982. The single was their third UK number one when it topped the Singles Chart in March 1982.

From Quiz Impossible 80s Lyrics Part 1

Answer: Big in Japan

"Big in Japan" by Alphaville was released in 1984 and reached number eight on the UK Singles Chart. The band Big in Japan were fronted by Holly Johnson of Frankie Goes to Hollywood fame.

From Quiz Obscure Pop - UK Charts 1988-89

Answer: First Time

"First Time" spent three weeks at number one, from November 1988, and was on the chart for thirteen weeks in total. It's popularity was increased as it was used in a TV advert for Coke.

From Quiz Obscure Pop - the UK Charts 1980 - 83

Answer: Kept the change

"The Last Film" reached the UK Top 20 in 1983, when it was released by the band Kissing the Pink. Although only moderately successful in the UK, in 1987, the band changed their name to KTP and reached number one in the US Dance Chart with "Certain Things are Likely". That song was also the best selling single in Italy in 1987.

From Quiz Obscure Pop - the UK Charts 1984 - 86

Answer: Fiction Factory

"Feels Like Heaven" by Fiction Factory reached number six in the UK Singles Chart in 1984. The band's only other UK chart success was their follow up single "Ghost of Love", also from 1984, which scraped into the charts at number sixty four.

From Quiz Finish That 80's Song Lyric!

Answer: Probably moot

The song is 'Jessie's Girl' by Rick Springfield. It was part of the album 'Working Class Dog' which was released in 1982. The song is about how Rick is in love with his friend Jessie's girlfriend but can't tell her because he is such good friends with Jessie.

From Quiz 1980s Song Lyrics

Answer: Keep Feeling Fascination

This song is from 1983. This song was featured on "New Wave 103" radio station on "Grand Theft Auto Vice City".

From Quiz In My "80s" Obscure Lyrics - 2

Answer: Big Country

"Where The Rose Is Sown" was featured on Big Country's third album "Steeltown" 1984. Forming in Dunfermline, Scotland in 1981, Big Country's unique blend of guitar effects and riffs resembling bag pipes made them a popular opening act for bands like The Who and The Rolling Stones. Sadly singer Stuart Adamson was found dead in a Honolulu hotel room in 2001. Autopsy revealed he hanged himself.

From Quiz In My "80s" Obscure Lyrics - 1

Answer: Duran Duran

"The Chauffeur" was featured on Duran Duran's second album "Rio" 1982. A live version was also recorded on "Arena" 1986. Unfortunately their music was overshadowed by their looks, and video's. Simon Le Bon's witty, and intelligent lyrics paved the way for the so called, "Second British Invasion."

From Quiz Lyrics from the 1980s

Answer: Bizarre Love Triangle

This song was a single that was released in 1986. It was subsequently featured on the album "Brotherhood." This band relied heavily on synthesizers to create their unique sound and atmosphere.

From Quiz 1980s Lyrics Mixture

Answer: In a Big Country

This song was released in 1983.

From Quiz Name The Band With The 80s Hit

Answer: Steve Miller Band

"Abracadabra", which reached #1 in 1982, was the third #1 hit for the Steve Miller Band. "The Joker" reached #1 in 1974 and "Rock 'n' Me" made it to #1 in 1976. "Abracadabra" is from their album by the same name.

From Quiz Guess the 80s Artist

Answer: The Bangles

"Eternal Flame" was The Bangles' second #1 hit after "Walk Like An Egyptian". It was the first song that band member Susanna Hoffs helped to write.

From Quiz Who Sang That Again?

Answer: Janet Jackson

"Let's Wait Awhile" by Janet Jackson. Other popular songs by Janet Jackson in 1986 are "Nasty", "The Pleasure Principle" and "What Have You Done For Me Lately".

From Quiz 1980s Lyrics

Answer: "If You Were Here" by The Thompson Twins

"If You Were Here" was featured in the hit '80s flick "Sixteen Candles", which starred Molly Ringwald, Michael Schoeffling, and Anthony Michael Hall. It was at the end where Jake & Samantha kiss over the birthday cake.

From Quiz 80s Behind the Lyrics VII

Answer: 12

There are actually 13 points in the scale (sometimes called the Beaufont scale), but the first is 0. The Beaufort scale is a system used to estimate wind speed without instruments by observing how the wind affects water, plants, smoke, etc. A force 9 wind moves at 47-54 mph (75-85 kph) and is considered a strong gale.

From Quiz 80s Behind the Lyrics V

Answer: Minutemen

Dr. J was an All-American for the University of Massachusetts Minutemen from 1968-1971 before he made a name for himself with the Virginia Squires and the New York Nets of the old ABA and the Phildelphia 76ers of the NBA. He was a 5-time ABA all-star and an 11-time NBA all-star. One of the all-time greats!

From Quiz 80s Behind the Lyrics I

Answer: A white R&B singer from the 50's

"Poor old Johnnie Ray/ Sounded sad upon the radio/ He moved a million hearts in mono." Ray had huge hits with "Cry" and "Walkin' My Baby Back Home." He died of liver failure in 1990. Johnny Ray is a contemporary latin musician.

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