Wordwise Songs Trivia Quiz

Answer: Girls On Film

Written by Simon Le Bon, John Taylor, Roger Taylor, Andy Taylor, and Nick Rhodes, 'Girls on Film' by Duran Duran is a single from their self‑titled debut album, 'Duran Duran', released on 13 July 1981.

It became the band's first major UK hit, peaking at number five on the UK Singles Chart and spending 11 weeks there. Internationally, it reached number one in Portugal, number four in New Zealand, and number 11 in Australia, though it did not chart in the U.S. upon its initial release.

Answer: Here I Go Again

Written by David Coverdale and Bernie Marsden, 'Here I Go Again' by Whitesnake was first released on 25 October 1982 from the album 'Saints & Sinners'.

It reached number 34 on the UK Singles Chart. The song was famously re‑recorded in 1987 for the band's self‑titled album 'Whitesnake', and that version hit number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and number nine on the UK Singles Chart in 1987, becoming their biggest international hit.

Answer: Lick It Up

Written by Paul Stanley and Vinnie Vincent, 'Lick It Up' by Kiss was released on 18 September 1983 from their eleventh studio album, also titled 'Lick It Up'.

It peaked at number 31 on the UK Singles Chart and marked a turning point for the band as their first public appearance without makeup. The album itself reached number seven in the UK and went platinum in the U.S.

Answer: Smalltown Boy

Written by Steve Bronski, Jimmy Somerville, and Larry Steinbachek, 'Smalltown Boy' by Bronski Beat was released on 25 May 1984 as their debut single from 'The Age of Consent' (Bronski Beat's debut album, released later in 1984).

It rose to number three on the UK Singles Chart, and also reached number one in Italy and the Netherlands, number eight in Australia and number 48 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.

Answer: Love In an Elevator

Written by Steven Tyler and Joe Perry, 'Love in an Elevator' by Aerosmith was released on 15 August 1989 as a single from their album 'Pump'.

It reached number five on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and hit number one on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart. In the UK, it peaked at number 13 and spent eight weeks on the chart.

Answer: Long Train Running

Written by Tom Johnston, 'Long Train Runnin'' by The Doobie Brothers was released in 1973 as a single from their album 'The Captain and Me'.

It became one of their trademark hits, peaking at number eight on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and later reaching number seven on the UK Singles Chart when remixed in 1993.

Answer: Life in Tokyo

Written by Giorgio Moroder and David Sylvian, 'Life in Tokyo' by Japan was first released on 13 April 1979 as a collaboration between the band and producer Giorgio Moroder.

It was reissued several times, with the most successful run in October 1982, when it peaked at number 28 on the UK Singles Chart and stayed there for six weeks. It featured on the album 'Assemblage' (1981/82), though it wasn't part of Japan's original studio albums.

Answer: In a Broken Dream

Written by Keith Bentle, 'In a Broken Dream' was first released in 1970 by the Australian band Python Lee Jackson, featuring uncredited vocals by Rod Stewart (doing session work before his solo fame).

It was re‑released in 1972, when it climbed to number three on the UK Singles Chart, staying there for 12 weeks and becoming a classic rock song. It was included on various compilation albums and reissues, but it was never part of a Python Lee Jackson studio album. Though originally overlooked, the reissue capitalised on Rod Stewart's rising fame, making it a hit.

Answer: Uptown Girl

Written by Billy Joel, 'Uptown Girl' was released on 19 September 1983 as the second single from his ninth studio album 'An Innocent Man'.

It became one of his biggest hits, reaching number three on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and spending five weeks at number one on the UK Singles Chart. It also made the top ten in Australia, the top five in Canada and number one in Ireland.

Answer: In These Arms

Written by Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora, and David Bryan, 'In These Arms' by Bon Jovi was released on 3 May 1993 as the third single from their fifth studio album, 'Keep the Faith' (1992).

It peaked at number nine on the UK Singles Chart and reached number 27 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and number 32 on the U.S. Rock Chart.