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31.
  80s Rock bands   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
OK, in this quiz, I give you the name of the famous song and you pick the band (or singer) who performed it. Sound easy? Not if you don't know your 80's music! Give it a shot and enjoy! Good Luck!
Average, 20 Qns, billscout, Apr 04 16
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billscout
17591 plays
32.
  Rockin' to the 80s in Songs   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
These rock songs are sure to bring back some wild memories! Enjoy.
Easier, 10 Qns, Lilady, Sep 05 09
Easier
Lilady
6412 plays
33.
  More 80s Songs than You Can Shake a Stick At!    
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
Some very memorable songs were released in the 80s. Here are some of those songs. I'll name the song, you name the band or singer.
Easier, 25 Qns, ramonesrule, Aug 03 20
Easier
ramonesrule
Aug 03 20
1177 plays
34.
  Fill In the 80s Song Title    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I'll give you part of a title, you fill in the missing word.
Easier, 10 Qns, vixnn, Jun 11 25
Easier
vixnn
Jun 11 25
10082 plays
35.
  1980s Pop Music Potpourri, Part 2   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here is a quiz on some popular songs from the 1980s. Good luck and have fun.
Average, 10 Qns, mrgrouchy, Aug 18 23
Average
mrgrouchy
Aug 18 23
3823 plays
36.
  80s Music Survey for Generation Y'ers   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
If you're Gen X or older, this quiz should be a breeze! But if you're Gen Y (as in barely legal to drink, or younger), challenge yourself with this 80s survey - one question for each year of that decade - to prove how pop savvy you are!
Easier, 10 Qns, luvinsmile, Oct 22 22
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luvinsmile
Oct 22 22
6678 plays
37.
  Who Sang That? 1980s   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is filled with song titles from the eighties. You have the fun task of matching the song with the performer.
Average, 10 Qns, dd1988, Dec 28 06
Average
dd1988
9259 plays
38.
  Don't Give Up! Give this 80s Song Quiz a Try!    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Welcome to my quiz. I do love the 80s and hope you remember some of these songs that make up my top ten all time favourite songs from that decade. You need to match the song to the correct artist.
Average, 10 Qns, ramonesrule, Jul 12 20
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ramonesrule
Jul 12 20
887 plays
39.
  Number One '80s Hits on the UK Singles Chart   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A quiz about number one hits on the UK Singles Chart in the 1980s. UK chart: The Guinness Book of British Hit Singles. US chart: Joel Whitburn's book of Billboard Top Pop Singles.
Average, 10 Qns, shipyardbernie, May 17 23
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shipyardbernie gold member
May 17 23
578 plays
40.
  80s Music Trivia    
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
Remember the 80's? Here are a few questions about 80's music.
Average, 20 Qns, jane6677, Apr 02 23
Average
jane6677
Apr 02 23
13999 plays
41.
  Songs That Characterized The 80s    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
80s music has a reputation as being the death of R&B rock and the birth of electric pop. That might be so, but it did spawn some mighty fine tunes and mighty large shoulder pads. This quiz looks at some of the best songs and artists.
Average, 15 Qns, bertho, Sep 21 18
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bertho
8579 plays
42.
  1980s Pop Music Potpourri   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here is a quiz on some popular tunes from the 1980s. Good luck and have fun.
Average, 10 Qns, mrgrouchy, Jul 23 10
Average
mrgrouchy
2769 plays
43.
  Classic Albums of the 1980s    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I will name four songs from ten different classic albums of the 1980s, and you pick the correct album title.
Average, 10 Qns, ralzzz, Sep 21 05
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ralzzz gold member
5599 plays
44.
  Take this 1980s Music Quiz    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Do you remember vinyl? I list the album, you name the band.
Average, 10 Qns, BradRich, Apr 29 11
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BradRich
8584 plays
45.
  It's The 80s UK Music Quiz: Part 1   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Some people get a little sniffy about the music of the 1980s, often belittling the quality. It was, though, a high time in the UK. See what you remember.
Easier, 10 Qns, darksplash, Jan 09 24
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darksplash
Jan 09 24
531 plays
46.
  80s Music Survey for Generation Y'ers - Part II   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Hmmm...so you Generation Y'ers thought you were smart enough to ace the last 80s survey quiz. Let's see how you all do on this one! The format is the same: a total of 10 questions, one for each year of pop music from 1980 to 1989. Enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, luvinsmile, Mar 24 07
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luvinsmile
3597 plays
47.
  Music From the Eighties!    
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
Who could forget the wonderful decade of the 1980s? Let's see if you did. Here are some questions to jog your memory. Good luck!
Average, 20 Qns, superferd, Apr 07 18
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superferd
7613 plays
48.
  1980s Pop Music Potpourri, Part 3   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here is a quiz on some popular songs from the early 1980s. Good luck and have fun!
Average, 10 Qns, mrgrouchy, Sep 11 10
Average
mrgrouchy
1854 plays
49.
  They're Back!    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Just when their pop music careers seemed over, these recording acts made a huge splash back on the American charts in the 1980s. See if you can recognize the top ten song that marked the return of these artists who first hit the charts in the 60s and 70s
Average, 10 Qns, bottle_rocket, Mar 24 10
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bottle_rocket gold member
1290 plays
50.
  It's The 80s UK Music Quiz: Part 2   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Continuing our look at music that was hot in the UK in the 1980s.
Average, 10 Qns, darksplash, Feb 02 21
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darksplash
Feb 02 21
362 plays
51.
  Name An 80s Tune    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Love 80s music? I give you a lyric, you tell me the artist and title.
Average, 10 Qns, Rach43084, Jul 07 23
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Rach43084
Jul 07 23
6241 plays
52.
  80s Movie Music Trivia    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Test your knowledge of the movies and the music of the 80s.
Average, 15 Qns, weezette, Dec 04 09
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weezette
5404 plays
53.
  1980s Music From A to Z    
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
My favorite subject: music of the eighties! I will give you the title of a 1980's song and you give me the artist who sang the song. The name of the artist starts with 'A' for question 1, then we'll continue alphabetically. Good luck and enjoy!
Average, 25 Qns, mr.gazoo, Oct 28 14
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mr.gazoo
7150 plays
54.
  Music Trivia from the 1980s    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is my first Music quiz and I decided to choose the 80s. Enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, bwfc10, Apr 19 20
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bwfc10
Apr 19 20
922 plays
55.
  Concerts I Have Seen    
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
Everyone has different tastes in music. See if we have anything in common.
Average, 20 Qns, buckmanboston, Dec 01 12
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buckmanboston
4578 plays
56.
  The 1980s Bite Back    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Loved the 80s? Miss the 80s? Here's a quiz to show your devotion!
Average, 10 Qns, Nebnim, Nov 23 15
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Nebnim
4598 plays
57.
  1980s Mega Music Mix    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
These are some of the songs I remembered from the 1980's.
Average, 10 Qns, skirwood, Aug 12 09
Average
skirwood
4039 plays
58.
  Lesser Known UK Hits Of The 80s   popular trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
The third decade in this little series of well known artists and their not so well known UK hits.
Average, 10 Qns, 480154st, Feb 27 18
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480154st gold member
287 plays
59.
  1980s -The Best Decade For Music #1    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Test your knowledge of 1980's music, especially the goofy stuff.
Average, 10 Qns, stumpyjoe73, Aug 26 11
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4292 plays
60.
  80s Artists & Songs    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Do you remember these great & not so great artists & songs?
Average, 15 Qns, joopie, Sep 04 22
Average
joopie
Sep 04 22
6617 plays
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1980s Music Trivia Questions
31. Who is the artist and what is the title of this song: "If it's true you do not know, this boy loves without a reason"?

From Quiz Name An 80s Tune

Answer: "Do You Really Want To Hurt Me?" by Culture Club

Boy George sang and wrote this song talking about his relationship with his fellow band-mate.

32. Which song has this lyric: "My heart is old it holds my memories / My body burns a gem-like flame"?

From Quiz Name That 80s Tune

Answer: "Kyrie" by Mr. Mister

The phrase "Kyrie elaison", which is repeated many times in this song, is Greek for "Lord have mercy".

33. Who sings "Never Say Goodbye"?

From Quiz Wonderful 80s

Answer: Bon Jovi

From the Album "Slippery When Wet" (1986). This song was written by Jon Bon Jovi and Ritchie Sambora.

34. "Get it On (Bang a Gong)": Well you're dirty and sweet, clad in black, don't look back, and I love you.

From Quiz Name that 80s Band

Answer: Power Station

On the album "The Power Station", recorded in 1985. The song was originally done in the 70's by T Rex.

35. What group had hits in the 1980's with "Broken Wings", "Is It Love", and "Kyrie"?

From Quiz 1980s -The Best Decade For Music #1

Answer: Mr. Mister

Whitesnake had a single titled "Is This Love?". I hope that didn't throw you off.

36. Which 'dandy highwayman' was heard singing "so unplug the jukebox and do us all a favour, that music's lost its taste so try another flavour"?

From Quiz Songs That Characterized The 80s

Answer: Adam Ant

Adam Ant, the guy who 'spent his cash on looking flash', launched into the 80's with his second album 'Kings of The Wild Frontier' featuring the great hit 'Ant Music.' He was to release another six albums during the 80's.

37. REO Speedwagon "Take It On The Run": "You're thinking up your white lie..."

From Quiz Child of the Eighties - 2

Answer: "you're putting on your bedroom eyes"

This is from the album "Hi Infidelity", which was released in 1981. Interestly enough, this band has been steadily touring and recording since 1971.

38. What song contains the lyric, "I search for the beat in this dirty town"?

From Quiz 80s Pop Tunes

Answer: Kids in America

By Kim Wilde, it was released in 1981, and was a huge hit on both sides of the Atlantic.

39. Def Leppard: "Rocket", "Gods of War", "Love Bites" and "Animal".

From Quiz Classic Albums of the 1980s

Answer: Hysteria

This album was the follow-up to the hugely popular "Pyromania". Produced by Mutt Lange and released in 1987, Def Leppard proved that not even having your drummer lose an arm would keep them down. Rick Allen lost his arm in an automobile accident.

40. What was the first release from "Huey Lewis and The News" album, "Sports?"

From Quiz Music From the Eighties!

Answer: Heart and Soul

"Heart and Soul" was their first release off this album from back in 1983-1984.

41. "Another one bites the _______" by Queen

From Quiz Fill In the 80s Song Title

Answer: dust

The Members were Freddy Mercury (1946-1991), Brian May (born 1947), John Deacon (born 1951) and Roger Taylor (born 1949).

42. Which 3 member group was originally 7 members & sang, "Hold Me Now"?

From Quiz 80s Artists & Songs

Answer: Thompson Twins

The Thompson Twins were formed in 1977. There are no twins or even relatives in the band.

43. A - Who sang 'The Look of Love'?

From Quiz 1980s Music From A to Z

Answer: ABC

A British pop group, ABC released "The Look of Love" in the early 1980s. They also had another hit in 1987 with "When Smokey Sings".

44. Who sang 'Come on Eileen'?

From Quiz Music of the Eighties : 1

Answer: Dexy's Midnight Runners

A one-hit wonder from 1982. This song topped the UK and US charts.

45. The song 'Hazy Shade of Winter', recorded by the Bangles, was included on which movie soundtrack?

From Quiz 80s Music Trivia

Answer: Less Than Zero

The soundtrack was much better than the movie.

46. This group sang 'Election Day' in 1985.

From Quiz 80s Artists in Alpha Order

Answer: Arcadia

Arcadia was made up of Simon LeBon, Roger Taylor, and Nick Rhodes from Duran, Duran.

47. 'You Give Love a Bad Name'.

From Quiz 80s Rock bands

Answer: Bon Jovi

48. Released in June of 1984, Prince went all the way to number one with this album.

From Quiz Name the 80s Album

Answer: Purple Rain

The song "Darling Nikki" was the song that ultimately prompted Tipper Gore to form the PMRC and lobby for warning labels on albums.

49. When did Rick Springfield's 'Jessie's Girl' debut on the Billboard charts?

From Quiz 80s Rock Music

Answer: 1981

Jessie's Girl stayed on the chart for 32 weeks and was awarded Best Rock Vocal Performance, Male Grammy Award in 1981.

50. What song begins with: "Move yourself You always live your life Never thinking of the future"?

From Quiz First Lines of 1980s Hits

Answer: Yes - "Owner of a Lonely Heart"

"Owner of a Lonely Heart" appeared on the 1983 album "90125". Other songs included "Hold On", "It Can Happen" and "Leave It".

51. Which Duran Duran album featured 'The Reflex'?

From Quiz 80s Albums And Groups

Answer: Seven and the Ragged Tiger

The Reflex is the kickoff song on 'Seven and the Ragged Tiger', which was the follow-up album to 'Rio'.

52. Who was Diana Ross singing "Endless Love" with at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 in 1981?

From Quiz Billboard Hot 100 Number One Hits - 1980s

Answer: Lionel Richie

"Endless Love", written by Lionel Richie, was number one for nine weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 for Diana Ross and Lionel Richie in 1981. It peaked at number seven on the UK Singles Chart the same year. Diana Ross has sung duets with all of the alternative singers mentioned but "Endless Love" was the only one to make it to number one. "Endless Love" was the title song from the movie of the same name, starring Brooke Shields with Tom Cruise in his first feature film appearance.

53. Which band sings the song "Girls on Film"?

From Quiz Songs From the 1980s

Answer: Duran Duran

Duran Duran is a British new-wave band that was established in 1978. Some albums by Duran Duran include "Big Thing", "Notorious", "Decade", and "Arena". "Girls on Film" ranked number five on the UK Singles Chart weekly charts between 1981 and 1982. "Girls on Film" was written by Nick Rhodes, Simon Le Bon, John Taylor, Roger Taylor, and Andy Taylor.

54. Who in the 1980s had the first ever number one in the UK with a song sung in Spanish?

From Quiz It's The 80s UK Music Quiz: Part 2

Answer: Julio Iglesias

In October 1981, Julio Iglesias had one week at the top with "Begin The Beguine (Volera A Empezar)". "Begin the Beguine" was written by Cole Porter in 1935. It was sung by June Knight in the Broadway musical "Jubilee". The three wrong answers were also number ones not sung in English. (You can thank me later for putting "The Ketchup Song" into your heads.)

55. What was the colour of the door that Shakin' Stevens had fun behind in his 1981 hit song?

From Quiz It's The 80s UK Music Quiz: Part 1

Answer: Green

"There's an old piano and they play it hot behind the green door (green door) Don't know what they're doing but they laugh a lot behind the green door..." In 1981, Shakin' Stevens took "Green Door" to the top of the UK singles chars. It was a cover of a song that Jim Lowe took to number one in the USA in 1956 (Billboard Best sellers in stores chart). Shakin' Stevens (birth name Michael Barratt) was a prolific record releaser. That added up to 20 studio albums and almost 70 singles between 1970 and 2020. Those singles included four number ones among 15 in the top 10.

56. The "Puttin' On The Ritz" version that was released in 1982 was a remake of the 1929 Irving Berlin song. Who made the tasty 1982 version?

From Quiz More 80s Songs than You Can Shake a Stick At!

Answer: Taco

The Taco version of "Puttin' On The Ritz" was a global hit, reaching number four on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart and was the only U.S. hit for the singer. The video featured characters in blackface and has been banned from many networks. There is a re-worked version that has removed many of the blackface characters.

57. What singer's birth name is David Jones?

From Quiz Music Trivia from the 1980s Part 5

Answer: David Bowie

David Robert Jones (1947-2016) was a singer, songwriter and actor who was born in London, England. He refused an knighthood in 2003 and his last album " Blackstar" was released two days before his death.

58. What band produced the song "Freewill" in 1980?

From Quiz Music Trivia from the 1980s Part 4

Answer: Rush

"Freewill" is from the 1980 album "Permanent Waves" and has appeared in several of their compilation albums.

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