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Eighties One Liners Trivia Quiz

I enjoy listening to music from the 1980s and I thought I'd share my passion with everyone in the form of a quiz. Can you identify the song from the first line?

A multiple-choice quiz by ljofa. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
ljofa

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
259,667

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
6742

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. Michael Jackson sang: "It's close to midnight and something evil's lurking in the dark." What song is that taken from? Hint

Bad

Beat It

Billie Jean

Thriller

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Question 2 of 10

2. The Eurythmics sang: "No-one on earth can feel like this, I'm thrown and overblown with bliss." What song is that taken from? Hint

Missionary Man

Sweet Dreams

There Must Be An Angel

Love is a Stranger

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Question 3 of 10

3. A-Ha sang: "Touch me, how can it be?" What song is that taken from? Hint

Take On Me

The Living Daylights

Cry Wolf

The Sun Always Shines on TV

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Question 4 of 10

4. Belinda Carlisle sang: "Sun down, all around; walking through the summer's end." What song is that taken from? Hint

(We Want) The Same Thing

Heaven is a Place on Earth

Circle in the Sand

Live Your Life Be Free

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Question 5 of 10

5. Madonna sang: "Last night I dreamt of San Pedro." What song is that taken from? Hint

Like a Prayer

Holiday

Papa Don't Preach

La Isla Bonita

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Question 6 of 10

6. The Pet Shop Boys sang: "Every time I see you, something happens to me, like a chain reaction between you and me." What song is that taken from? Hint

Always on my Mind

West End Girls

Heart

Rent

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Question 7 of 10

7. Cyndi Lauper sang: "Lying in my bed I hear the clock tick, and think of you." What song is that taken from? Hint

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun

Time After Time

True Colors

I Drove All Night

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Question 8 of 10

8. Depeche Mode sang: "Reach out and touch faith." What song is that taken from? Hint

Everything Counts

See You

Enjoy the Silence

Personal Jesus

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Question 9 of 10

9. Bananarama sang: "Hope's dashed to the floor like shattered teenage dreams." What song is that taken from? Hint

Venus

Love in the First Degree

I Heard a Rumor

Robert de Niro's Waiting

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Question 10 of 10

10. Tina Turner sang: "All the men come in these places, and the men are all the same." What song is that taken from? Hint

We Don't Need Another Hero

Private Dancer

Let's Stay Together

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Michael Jackson sang: "It's close to midnight and something evil's lurking in the dark." What song is that taken from?

Answer: Thriller

Thriller is probably Michael Jackson's best known hit and one of his best selling singles. It's also known for its elaborate video which was phenomenal at the time.

2. The Eurythmics sang: "No-one on earth can feel like this, I'm thrown and overblown with bliss." What song is that taken from?

Answer: There Must Be An Angel

Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart formed the Eurythmics in 1981 and scored a number of hits both sides of the Atlantic for over a decade. Annie was reknowned for her haircuts as well as her melodic voice.

3. A-Ha sang: "Touch me, how can it be?" What song is that taken from?

Answer: The Sun Always Shines on TV

A-Ha originated from Norway although they'd been making music in London for years before they hit the charts. They had a brief stint at the top of the charts, mainly thanks to the video for "Take On Me".

4. Belinda Carlisle sang: "Sun down, all around; walking through the summer's end." What song is that taken from?

Answer: Circle in the Sand

Belinda Carlisle originally sang with the Go-Go's before embarking upon a solo career. She is very much an icon from the 1980's with her songs always being played at retro nights.

5. Madonna sang: "Last night I dreamt of San Pedro." What song is that taken from?

Answer: La Isla Bonita

Madonna has successfully dominated the charts for decades and has constantly adapted her range and material with the times unlike so many of her contemporaries. "La Isla Bonita" is somehow always associated with schoolgirls singing it on school coach trips.

6. The Pet Shop Boys sang: "Every time I see you, something happens to me, like a chain reaction between you and me." What song is that taken from?

Answer: Heart

The Pet Shop Boys have had a lengthy career in the music business and it didn't hurt matters with Neil Tennant being a journalist for "Smash Hits" magazine! The group have been particularly successful in clubland keeping them at the top of the game.

7. Cyndi Lauper sang: "Lying in my bed I hear the clock tick, and think of you." What song is that taken from?

Answer: Time After Time

Cyndi Lauper is best known for her smash hit "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" together with her distinct voice and outrageous look. She never had the overwhelming success many critics felt she should have had but is still entertaining fans around the world.

8. Depeche Mode sang: "Reach out and touch faith." What song is that taken from?

Answer: Personal Jesus

Depeche Mode are another band well known for their longetivity having been popular ever since 1980. They are very much associated with 'Alternative' music although they have dominated the Dance Chart since their inception.

9. Bananarama sang: "Hope's dashed to the floor like shattered teenage dreams." What song is that taken from?

Answer: Robert de Niro's Waiting

Bananarama were the best selling girl-group of the 1980s and few teenage boys didn't have a crush on either Keren, Sara or Siobhan. The trio became a duo in 1993 but this didn't stop their success.

10. Tina Turner sang: "All the men come in these places, and the men are all the same." What song is that taken from?

Answer: Private Dancer

Tina Turner was one half of "Ike and Tina" during the 1960's and after her divorce, struck out on her own during the 1980's to critical acclaim. As a solo artist, she garnered more success and awards than in her earlier singing career and has never looked back.

Source: Author ljofa

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