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Quiz about 80s Pop Tunes
Quiz about 80s Pop Tunes

80s Pop Tunes Trivia Quiz


The following questions all relate to people or songs that made the UK Charts during the 1980s. Enjoy the trip down memory lane!

A multiple-choice quiz by filmgal. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
filmgal
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
131,711
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
1903
Last 3 plays: Guest 73 (3/10), Peachie13 (8/10), Guest 62 (9/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. What song contains the lyric, "I search for the beat in this dirty town"?

Answer: (Three Words)
Question 2 of 10
2. "Ridicule is nothing to be scared of" according to who? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. "When I look back upon my life, it's always with a sense of _____." Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Bros were very impatient with the release of their first single. What did they want to know? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Spandau Ballet were one of the original, so called, 'New Romantic' bands. Who was their lead singer? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Kylie Minogue is now an international pop sensation, but in the 80s she was just another soap star trying to launch a music career. She first found fame in Britain starring in which Australian soap opera? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. A British answer to the Jackson 5 launched themselves on the British public during the 80s with hits such as "Rain or Shine". Name the family singing group. Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which group wanted to take you "Down to Earth"? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Which Duran Duran video had the boys singing on a huge yacht? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Who were the British producers behind many of the biggest selling singles of the 80s? Hint



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Most Recent Scores
Mar 26 2024 : Guest 73: 3/10
Mar 21 2024 : Peachie13: 8/10
Mar 11 2024 : Guest 62: 9/10
Feb 20 2024 : Guest 204: 6/10
Feb 13 2024 : Guest 82: 8/10
Feb 10 2024 : Guest 101: 7/10
Feb 02 2024 : Guest 136: 4/10
Jan 31 2024 : Guest 94: 9/10
Jan 30 2024 : Guest 71: 6/10

Score Distribution

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What song contains the lyric, "I search for the beat in this dirty town"?

Answer: Kids in America

By Kim Wilde, it was released in 1981, and was a huge hit on both sides of the Atlantic.
2. "Ridicule is nothing to be scared of" according to who?

Answer: Adam and the Ants

The line is taken from the song "Prince Charming".
3. "When I look back upon my life, it's always with a sense of _____."

Answer: Shame

Taken from the song "It's a Sin" by the Pet Shop Boys.
4. Bros were very impatient with the release of their first single. What did they want to know?

Answer: When Will I Be Famous?

Bros consisted of twins Matt and Luke Goss, and their friend Craig Logan. Luke appeared in the film "Blade 2" with Wesley Snipes.
5. Spandau Ballet were one of the original, so called, 'New Romantic' bands. Who was their lead singer?

Answer: Tony Hadley

Simon Le Bon was the singer for Duran Duran, Morten Harket was the Norwegian singer for A-ha, and Neil Tennant fronted the Pet Shop Boys.
6. Kylie Minogue is now an international pop sensation, but in the 80s she was just another soap star trying to launch a music career. She first found fame in Britain starring in which Australian soap opera?

Answer: Neighbours

Starring as Charlene Ramsey, the story involving her romance with Scott Robinson catapulted her into the limelight.
7. A British answer to the Jackson 5 launched themselves on the British public during the 80s with hits such as "Rain or Shine". Name the family singing group.

Answer: Five Star

Yes, Five Star consisted of 5 siblings from England; Denise, Lorraine, Doris, Stedman and Delroy Pearson, and they were managed by their Dad, Buster. Sadly their career as Five Star ended rather quickly, and shortly after they were declared bankrupt. Didn't quite reach the dizzy heights of the Jackson 5!
8. Which group wanted to take you "Down to Earth"?

Answer: Curiosity Killed the Cat

They had the lead singer with passion for wearing berets, and a surname that no-one could pronounce!
9. Which Duran Duran video had the boys singing on a huge yacht?

Answer: Rio

Possibly one of the best-remembered of all pop videos from that decade.
10. Who were the British producers behind many of the biggest selling singles of the 80s?

Answer: Stock, Aitken and Waterman

I couldn't even guess how many hits they had! Pete Waterman has enjoyed success since the 80s, creating groups like Steps, and making appearances as a judge on "Pop Idol" and "Popstars The Rivals".
Source: Author filmgal

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