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61.
  Who Sang These 80s Songs? Part 1    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Songs of the 80s. Who sang it? I will give you a title of a song and you tell me who performed the song in the 80s. Very easy. Have fun.
Average, 10 Qns, lynn-ann, Sep 22 06
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3631 plays
62.
  Music Trivia from the 1980s Part 4    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Hello music lovers. Here is another installment of my music trivia from the 1980s.
Average, 10 Qns, bwfc10, Apr 19 20
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Apr 19 20
781 plays
63.
  Music Trivia from the 1980s Part 2    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Hi, Music fans! Here is Part 2 of my 80s mixed music trivia.
Average, 10 Qns, bwfc10, Apr 19 20
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Apr 19 20
739 plays
64.
  Name That 80s Tune Test    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Using a selected lyric, identify the titles of hit songs from the 1980s.
Average, 15 Qns, mbhall, Nov 22 07
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4213 plays
65.
  Influential Eighties Bands    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
"Way before Nirvana" to quote a Bowling for Soup song, these artists helped define alternative genres to the decade's mainstream pop music.
Average, 10 Qns, Beanster, Feb 18 06
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1509 plays
66.
  Before They Were (Really) Famous: 80's Music    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
These artists became household names during the 1980s. Can you identify the works that came just before they achieved mainstream success?
Average, 10 Qns, Beanster, Jul 28 16
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Beanster
1742 plays
67.
  1980s Tunes    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I will give you a song name, you will choose the artist. All songs were heard on the radio in the 80s.
Average, 10 Qns, topher2me, May 25 13
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3437 plays
68.
  Music Trivia from the 1980s Part 3    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Hello music lovers! Here is Part three of my Music trivia from the 1980s. Hope you enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, bwfc10, Aug 28 19
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Aug 28 19
806 plays
69.
  Music Trivia from the 1980s Part 5    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here is another of my 1980s quizzes for your pleasure!
Average, 10 Qns, bwfc10, Sep 04 19
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Sep 04 19
711 plays
70.
  Child of the Eighties - 2    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here is my second installment of the "Child Of The Eighties" quizzes. Hope that you enjoy this one as much as the first. Good luck to everyone who plays.
Average, 10 Qns, philthyspice, Apr 16 11
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4130 plays
71.
  UK Chart Music from the 1980s    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
It was the time for big hair, excessive make up and big shoulder pads ... and that was just the boys! Enjoy my nostalgia quiz of the '80s.
Average, 10 Qns, Mr_Rusty, Jan 12 11
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2517 plays
72.
  Obscure 1980s Music 3    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Remember the groups and solo artists that had minor success in the 1980s?
Average, 10 Qns, JimBailey, Jul 22 06
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3750 plays
73.
  80s Rock Music    
Multiple Choice
 5 Qns
A pretty simple quiz about the early 80s rock movement.
Average, 5 Qns, lvher_05, Aug 01 10
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6727 plays
74.
  Who Sang These 80s Songs? Part 2    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
More songs from the 80s. Once again I'll give you a song and you tell me who sang it. Have fun.
Average, 10 Qns, lynn-ann, Sep 22 06
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1743 plays
75.
  80s Artists in Alpha Order    
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
I'll name the song, you enter or select the artist starting with the appropriate letter.
Average, 25 Qns, tracyb555, Aug 29 22
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Aug 29 22
6244 plays
76.
  80s Pop Tunes    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The following questions all relate to people or songs that made the UK Charts during the 1980s. Enjoy the trip down memory lane!
Average, 10 Qns, filmgal, Apr 25 07
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2036 plays
77.
  Wonderful 80s    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I will give you the song title and you tell me who the great artist is to record it.
Average, 10 Qns, jenle27, Sep 19 11
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3647 plays
78.
  Name the 80s Album    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I'll give you the artist and release date, you name the album.
Average, 10 Qns, deflprd, Apr 03 11
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4903 plays
79.
  80s Albums And Groups    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
For those of you stuck in the 80's- I hope you enjoy my first foray into the world of quiz creation!
Average, 10 Qns, map, Jun 22 18
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80.
  The New Romantics    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
If you were a teenager in the 80s, chances are you listened to these!
Average, 10 Qns, ladyphantasma, May 01 06
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875 plays
81.
  80s Music Brain Bender    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I wasn't around in the eighties, but I know so much it seems like I was!
Average, 10 Qns, raptorx2, Apr 22 05
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1757 plays
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1980s Music Trivia Questions
61. What band's album "Synchronicity" was released in 1983?

From Quiz Music Trivia from the 1980s Part 3

Answer: The Police

One of their biggest hits, "Every Breath You Take", was on this album. It was their second single after "Secret Journey" and topped US Billboard Hot 100 for eight weeks in 1983.

62. The Traveling Wilburys were an English-American group consisting of Bob Dylan, Jeff Lynne, Roy Orbison, Tom Petty and what former member of the Beatles?

From Quiz Music Trivia from the 1980s Part 2

Answer: George Harrison

The Traveling Wilburys were formed in 1988 from discussions between George Harrison and Jeff Lynne. George wanted to make an album with some of his friends and this supergroup of musicians was the result.

63. Who had a Number One Billboard Hot 100 hit with a cover of "Groovy Kind of Love" in 1988?

From Quiz Music Trivia from the 1980s

Answer: Phil Collins

The song was originally recorded by Patti Labelle and The Bluebelles in 1965 and later recorded (also in 1965) by The Mindbenders. Phil Collins released this as a cover in 1988.

64. They came from bands named The Catch and The Tourists and became famous playing New Wave and Synthpop. What was the name of this duo composed of Dave and Annie?

From Quiz We Loved the 80s

Answer: Eurythmics

Dave Stewart and Annie Lennox formed the Eurythmics in 1980. Their most productive period was 1983 to 1986. They split up in 1990, Lennox to start a successful solo career and Stewart doing well writing movie soundtracks and producing recordings. They have reunited from time to time to record new material and tour together.

65. Swept up into a solo singing career at a young age, who sang the anthem of 80's teenagers, "I Think We're Alone Now"?

From Quiz Ladies From the Eighties

Answer: Tiffany

Born Tiffany Renee Darwish, this 80's teen icon became known in the singing world at a young age, releasing her first album, "Tiffany" when she was 16. This album included the song every teenager was talking about, "I Think We're Alone Now". This was a remake of the 1967 big hit "I Think We 're Alone Now" by Tommy James & The Shondells.

66. Which country music singer accompanied Kenny Rogers on the 1981 song "What Are We Doin' in Love"?

From Quiz 1980s Pop Music Potpourri, Part 3

Answer: Dottie West

Country singer Dottie West accompanied superstar Kenny Rogers on the 1981 hit song "What Are We Doin' in Love." West was born in Tennessee, and she teamed up with Rogers on several other country music songs. "What Are We Doin' in Love" reached the number 14 spot on the U.S. Billboard charts. Not surprisingly, this song climbed to the number one position in the country music hit parade. West and Rogers sang these lyrics: "What are we doin' in love? What are we doin' in a mess like this? What are we doin' in love? You were just someone I couldn't resist..."

67. In 1983, Journey recorded the hit song "Separate Ways." Please complete this line from the song's chorus: "Someday love will find you Break those ______ that bind you..."

From Quiz 1980s Pop Music Potpourri, Part 2

Answer: chains

"Someday love will find you, break those chains that bind you..." Steve Perry and Journey had a top ten hit in the USA in early 1983 with the song "Separate Ways (Worlds Apart)." Jonathan Cain's keyboard work played a prominent role in the song's success. Perry sang these words, "One night will remind you How we touched and went our separate ways..."

68. In 1985, John Parr achieved success with a song called "St. Elmo's Fire." Which words were contained within the parentheses of this song's title?

From Quiz 1980s Pop Music Potpourri

Answer: Man in Motion

British singer John Parr reached the top of the U.S. Billboard charts in 1985 with the song "St. Elmo's Fire (Man in Motion)." This tune was supposedly written to celebrate the accomplishments of Canadian wheelchair athlete Rick Hansen, who was conducting a world-wide tour called "The Man in Motion" in order to raise awareness of spinal cord injuries. Parr sang these words: "Gonna be your man in motion All I need is a pair of wheels Take where my future's lyin' St. Elmo's Fire..."

69. Can you guess what cool rock song these lyrics were taken: "It's time to come together It's up to you, What's your pleasure everyone around the world come on..."?

From Quiz Rockin' to the 80s in Songs

Answer: Celebration

The American group Kool & the Gang were originated in 1964 by brothers Robert and Ronald Bell. Their only number one song was "Celebration", but they have sold more than seventy million albums nationwide. Other minor hits were "Jungle Boogie" (1973) and "Get Down on It" (1980).

70. Kim Carnes sang about "__________ __________ eyes".

From Quiz 1980s Mega Music Mix

Answer: Bette Davis

This made to #1 in the US and Australia in 1981.

71. Which former chart topper from the 1960s had a Number One hit in the UK charts in 1982 with "I Don't Wanna Dance"?

From Quiz UK Chart Music from the 1980s

Answer: Eddy Grant

Eddy Grant was the former lead guitarist and vocalist for the UK Group The Equals who had a chart Number One in 1968 with "Baby Come Back".

72. What 1980s group released the song "Hip To Be Square" ?

From Quiz Who Sang That? 1980s

Answer: Huey Lewis and The News

This song was featured in the film "American Psycho" during an axe murdering.

73. Who performed "Heat Of The Moment"?

From Quiz 1980s Tunes

Answer: Asia

Asia was formed in 1981, with former members of Yes, King Crimson, Emerson Lake and Palmer and The Buggles.

74. Who was "Running in the Family" in 1987?

From Quiz Who Sang These 80s Songs? Part 2

Answer: Level 42

This song made number six in the U.K. Charts in 1987. In 1979 Level 42 was formed. Other hits include "Lessons in Love"(1986) and "My Father's Shoes" (1992). The lead singer is Mark King and they have still been performing live, with most of the original line up, in the 2000's.

75. Who sang, "Dancing With Tears In My Eyes"?

From Quiz Who Sang These 80s Songs? Part 1

Answer: Ultravox

This song was very popular in 1984. It reached no.3 in the U.K. chart that year.

76. "Up in Memphis the music's like a heat wave White lightning bound to drive you wild Mama's baby's in the heart of ever school girl 'Love Me Tender' leaves 'em crying in the aisle" Who sang this?

From Quiz The 1980s Bite Back

Answer: Alannah Myles

"Black Velvet" by Alannah Myles, another 1989 multi-country hit. Did you know, in order to get her start, she sold her favorite horse in order to buy a guitar? The first song she ever wrote was called "Ugly Little Cabbage In The Garden"...she was eight years old at the time.

77. Simon Townshend, brother of Pete of The Who, scored this minor hit in early 1984 with this song from his debut album "Sweet Sound". What is it?

From Quiz Obscure 1980s Music 3

Answer: I'm The Answer

Simon Townshend had the minor hit "I'm The Answer" from his debut album 'Sweet Sound' in early 1984. Townshend released a second album in 1985 before sliding into relative obscurity. In the late 1990s, Townshend did some work with The Who.

78. Which band did Stephen Duffy leave before they hit the big time?

From Quiz The New Romantics

Answer: Duran Duran

Stephen Duffy was born on May 30, 1960. He formed Duran Duran with Nick Rhodes and John Taylor, but left in 1979 before EMI gave them a record deal. Duffy has had solo hits with 'Kiss Me' and 'The Icing On The Cake'.

79. Another post punk offshoot of a legendary band was Public Image Ltd., formed by John Lydon. He was better known as Johnny Rotten when he reached worldwide prominence as the leader of this groundbreaking Malcolm McLaren-managed band.

From Quiz Influential Eighties Bands

Answer: Sex Pistols

While not particularly successful commercially, PiL influenced numerous artists; the sharp guitar sound of U2's The Edge is often cited as a notable example.

80. Although this 1981 album by The Police sold four million copies in the US and produced the hit single "Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic", it was dwarfed by the massive worldwide success of "Synchronicity" in 1983.

From Quiz Before They Were (Really) Famous: 80's Music

Answer: Ghost in the Machine

By the release of this album, relations between Sting and drummer Stewart Copeland were so strained that they supposedly came to blows on several occasions. Copeland would purposely arrange his cymbals on stage to block out any view of his lead singer.

81. 1981: There are many phone numbers you may have forgotten during your lifetime, but I bet this wasn't one of them: What was Jenny's phone number?

From Quiz 80s Music Survey for Generation Y'ers - Part II

Answer: 867-5309

"Jenny, I've got your number...8-6-7-5-3-0-9...", Thank Tommy Tutone for this infectious tune you'll probably still remember even after you're too old to remember your own name! (Whatever happened to him, anyway? Another one-hit wonder, I guess...)

82. 1981: "Jessie's Girl", a song about desiring forbidden fruit (namely your best friend's girlfriend), was written and released by what musician?

From Quiz 80s Music Survey for Generation Y'ers

Answer: Rick Springfield

It took years of hard work for Rick Springfield to achieve a high level of musical success, but when he did, it paid off big time. "Jesse's Girl" stayed on the U.S. Pop Charts for nearly 30 weeks in 1981.

83. Which group sings "Hungry Like the Wolf"?

From Quiz 1980s Artists and Their Hits

Answer: Duran Duran

"I'm lost and I'm found. And I'm 'Hungry Like the Wolf." This went to Number 3 back in 1981. They were under Capitol Records and the song was written by Simon LeBon, John Taylor, Roger Taylor, Andrew Taylor and Nicholas Bates.

84. Who is the artist and what is the title of this song: "And I'm never gonna dance again, guilty feet have got no rhythm"?

From Quiz Name An 80s Tune

Answer: "Careless Whisper" by George Michael

"Careless Whisper" was credited to Wham! and George Michael when it was released in the US, but was listed as a George Michael single in the UK and elsewhere. Although this was a big hit in the U.S., it hit even higher on the Eurocharts.

85. Which song has this lyric: "I took for granted, all the times / That I thought would last somehow / I hear the laughter, I taste the tears / But I can't get near you now"?

From Quiz Name That 80s Tune

Answer: "Right Here Waiting" by Richard Marx

R & B singer Monica covers this song with help from the group 112 on her 1998 album "The Boy Is Mine".

86. Which group sings "Somebody Save Me"?

From Quiz Wonderful 80s

Answer: Cinderella

The album is :"Night Songs" (1986). This was Cinderella's best album with most record sales.

87. "The Future's so Bright I Gotta Wear Shades": I studied nuclear science, I love my classes, I've got a crazy teacher, he wears dark glasses.

From Quiz Name that 80s Band

Answer: Timbuk 3

On the album "Greetings From Timbuk 3", recorded in 1986.

88. Who was NOT a member of the group "Bad English"?

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

Answer: J. Geils (J. Geils Band)

Bad English made only two albums, but they did have a monster hit with "When I See You Smile", a power ballad written by Diane Warren.

89. John Cougar Mellencamp "Jack and Diane": "Hold on to sixteen as long as you can, changes come around real soon..."

From Quiz Child of the Eighties - 2

Answer: make us women and men

This was one of John Mellencamp's hit songs when he was still known as John Cougar.

90. "Ridicule is nothing to be scared of" according to who?

From Quiz 80s Pop Tunes

Answer: Adam and the Ants

The line is taken from the song "Prince Charming".

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