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Quiz about 1980s Lyrics 2
Quiz about 1980s Lyrics 2

The Ultimate 1980s Lyrics #2 Quiz | 1980s Music


I can't believe all the positive reponse to the first one, so here are some more tunes from the 1980's. Chart position are from Billboard magazine.

A multiple-choice quiz by bcgcolts. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
bcgcolts
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
100,724
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
1235
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Question 1 of 10
1. "You have said as much as you can say, your heart is just about to overflow" is the opening line from this REO Speedwagon hit. Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. "I saw you standing hand in hand, but now you come to me, the solitary man" Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. "Rising up, back on the street, took my time, took my chances"

Answer: (Four Words)
Question 4 of 10
4. "I don't think there are any Russians, and there ain't no Yanks, just corporate criminals playing with tanks" Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. "You know I love you but I just can't face it" is a line from which Genesis hit? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. "Button your lip baby, button your coat,let's go out dancing, let's rock and roll" Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. "Carry your heart into my arms, that's where you belong in my arms baby yeah" Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. "I get up, and nothin' gets me down, you got it tough, I've seen the toughest around"

Answer: (One Word)
Question 9 of 10
9. "Slippin' and a slidin', yeah life's a rollerball" is a line from this Dire Straits song. Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. "It got a hold on me and wouldn't let go, but I want you back, how many times can I say I'm sorry" Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. "You have said as much as you can say, your heart is just about to overflow" is the opening line from this REO Speedwagon hit.

Answer: I Do'Wanna Know

The first release from 1985's "Wheels Are Turnin'" made it to number 19.
2. "I saw you standing hand in hand, but now you come to me, the solitary man"

Answer: "The Smile Has Left Your Eyes" by Asia

From their sophomore release in 1983, "Alpha"; this one made it only to number 30 on the U.S. charts.
3. "Rising up, back on the street, took my time, took my chances"

Answer: Eye Of The Tiger

An easy one from 1982. This song by Survivor was the theme from "Rocky III".
4. "I don't think there are any Russians, and there ain't no Yanks, just corporate criminals playing with tanks"

Answer: "The Walls Came Down" by The Call

Kudos if you got this one. From their 1982 release "Modern Romans."
5. "You know I love you but I just can't face it" is a line from which Genesis hit?

Answer: In Too Deep

The fourth single from the "Invisible Touch" album of 1986. I hope you didn't guess "The Brazilian", because that was an instrumental!
6. "Button your lip baby, button your coat,let's go out dancing, let's rock and roll"

Answer: "Mixed Emotions" by The Rolling Stones

The first release from 1989's "Steel Wheels" made it to number 8 on the charts.
7. "Carry your heart into my arms, that's where you belong in my arms baby yeah"

Answer: "Waiting For A Star To Fall" by Boy Meets Girl

A definite one-hit wonder from 1988. Taken from the "Reel Life" album, this one made it to number five.
8. "I get up, and nothin' gets me down, you got it tough, I've seen the toughest around"

Answer: Jump

An easy one from Van Halen's "1984" album; you should be ashamed if you missed this one.
9. "Slippin' and a slidin', yeah life's a rollerball" is a line from this Dire Straits song.

Answer: Skateaway

This one comes from 1981's "Making Movies" album. An underrated, but excellent listen.
10. "It got a hold on me and wouldn't let go, but I want you back, how many times can I say I'm sorry"

Answer: "Something Happened On The Way To Heaven" by Phil Collins

A tricky one, although in 1990 you couldn't listen to any station for 15 minutes without hearing this song. The "But Seriously..." album was released in 1989. It was the last number one album of the '80's.
Source: Author bcgcolts

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