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Quiz about 1980s Lyrics 1
Quiz about 1980s Lyrics 1

10 Tough Questions about 1980s Lyrics #1

Here are some lyrics from some hits of the 1980s. Chart positions are from Billboard magazine.

A multiple-choice quiz by bcgcolts. Estimated time: 6 mins.
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Author
bcgcolts
Time
6 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
100,608
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
5 / 10
Plays
1056
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Question 1 of 10
1. "That's 'Retha Franklin, she don't remember the queen of soul" Hint


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Question 2 of 10
2. "We'll take our chances, how can we lose? We're making our own rules" Hint


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Question 3 of 10
3. This Bruce Springsteen hit contains the following: "promise me baby you won't let them find us, hold me in your arms and slip on the blinders".

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 4 of 10
4. "I can't sleep, I'm dreaming I'm losing you" Hint


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Question 5 of 10
5. "Running out of self control, gettin' close to an overload, up against a no win situation" Hint


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Question 6 of 10
6. "Move yourself, you always live your life never thinking 'bout the future" is the from this number one hit in 1984.

Answer: (5 Words)

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Question 7 of 10
7. "You think that something's happening, and it's bigger than your life, but it's only what you hearing" is the opening line of this Kansas hit. Hint


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Question 8 of 10
8. "AIDS, crack, Bernie Goetz, Hypodermics on the shore, China's under martial law, rock 'n roll, cola wars" is a line from this hit.

Answer: (5 Words- include punctuation)

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Question 9 of 10
9. "If you believe in the power of magic, I can change your mind, and if you need to believe in someone, turn and look behind" Hint


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Question 10 of 10
10. "If you see me walking by, and the tears are in my eyes" Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. "That's 'Retha Franklin, she don't remember the queen of soul"

Answer: "Hey Nineteen" by Steely Dan

 This was a top 20 hit from their 1980 release entitled "Gaucho".
2. "We'll take our chances, how can we lose? We're making our own rules"

Answer: "Like No Other Night" by .38 Special

 They had somewhat gone away from their southern rock roots for this 1986 release from the "Strength In Numbers" CD.
3. This Bruce Springsteen hit contains the following: "promise me baby you won't let them find us, hold me in your arms and slip on the blinders".

Answer: Cover Me

 The second release from the multi-platinum "Born In The USA" release of 1984.
4. "I can't sleep, I'm dreaming I'm losing you"

Answer: "Say You Will" by Foreigner

 A top ten hit in late 1988 from the "Inside Information" release.
5. "Running out of self control, gettin' close to an overload, up against a no win situation"

Answer: "Be Good To Yourself" by Journey

 This song reached number 9 in the summer of 1986. From the CD "Raised On Radio."
6. "Move yourself, you always live your life never thinking 'bout the future" is the from this number one hit in 1984.

Answer: Owner Of A Lonely Heart

 From the number one album "90125" by Yes. 90125 is the catalog number of the album.
7. "You think that something's happening, and it's bigger than your life, but it's only what you hearing" is the opening line of this Kansas hit.

Answer: "Play The Game Tonight"

 This one from the "Vinyl Confessions" album made it to number 17 in 1982.
8. "AIDS, crack, Bernie Goetz, Hypodermics on the shore, China's under martial law, rock 'n roll, cola wars" is a line from this hit.

Answer: We Didn't Start The Fire

 This history lesson from Billy Joel's "Storm Front" album made it to number one in 1989.
9. "If you believe in the power of magic, I can change your mind, and if you need to believe in someone, turn and look behind"

Answer: "Don't Answer Me" by The Alan Parsons Project

 From the 1984 album "Ammonia Avenue" -this one made it to number 21 in 1984.
10. "If you see me walking by, and the tears are in my eyes"

Answer: "Look Away" by Chicago

 Billboard magazine's number one song of 1988 is from the "Chicago 19" release.
Source: Author bcgcolts

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