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Hits of 1982 Trivia Quiz

This quiz covers some of the hits of 1982. I will give you a song and you tell me who sang it. Good luck !

A multiple-choice quiz by Velvet_Rain. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
Velvet_Rain

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
253,217

Updated
May 10 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
10765

Awards
Top 10% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 96 (9/10), Guest 73 (9/10), Emma-Jane (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who had a hit with "Mickey"? Hint

Kim Wilde

Toni Basil

Jennifer Holliday

Aneka

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Question 2 of 10

2. "Ebony and Ivory" was a duet by whom? Hint

Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder

Elton John and Stevie Wonder

Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson

Elton John and Michael Jackson

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Question 3 of 10

3. "I've Never Been to Me" was a hit for which American singer? Hint

Cher

Charlene

Donna Summer

Barbra Streisand

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which band had a hit with "Abracadabra"? Hint

Steve Miller Band

ELO

Huey Lewis and the News

Kool & the Gang

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which British singer had a number one hit with "You Can't Hurry Love"? Hint

Rod Stewart

Phil Collins

David Essex

Joe Cocker

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which British band sang "Hungry Like the Wolf"? Hint

Culture Club

Spandau Ballet

Soft Cell

Duran Duran

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Question 7 of 10

7. "I Love Rock 'N Roll" was a hit for which band? Hint

Blondie

Yazoo

Joan Jett and the Blackhearts

Bow Wow Wow

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Question 8 of 10

8. "Eye of the Tiger" was an international hit for which band? Hint

The SOS Band

A Flock Of Seagulls

Survivor

Gap Band

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which band had a number one hit single with "Centerfold"? Hint

Dazz Band

Rolling Stones

J. Geils Band

Electric Light Orchestra

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which American rock band sang "Hard to Say I'm Sorry"? Hint

Grateful Dead

Chicago

Eagles

Journey

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Apr 22 2024 : Guest 96: 9/10
Apr 12 2024 : Guest 73: 9/10
Apr 12 2024 : Emma-Jane: 10/10
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Apr 11 2024 : Guest 66: 10/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who had a hit with "Mickey"?

Answer: Toni Basil

"Mickey" is actually a cover of a 1979 song called "Kitty", Toni Basil changed the title and the gender words of the song. It was a great success and went to number one in the US and number two in the UK.

2. "Ebony and Ivory" was a duet by whom?

Answer: Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder

"Ebony and Ivory" is featured on Paul McCartney's album "Tug of War". It went to number one in both the UK and US.

3. "I've Never Been to Me" was a hit for which American singer?

Answer: Charlene

"I've Never Been to Me" was first released by Charlene in 1977 but failed to chart. When it was re-released in 1982 it had a much greater response, getting to number one in the UK and number three in the US.

4. Which band had a hit with "Abracadabra"?

Answer: Steve Miller Band

"Abracadabra" is from Steve Miller Band's album of the same name. It went to number one in the US and number two in the UK

5. Which British singer had a number one hit with "You Can't Hurry Love"?

Answer: Phil Collins

"You Can't Hurry Love" was originally a hit for The Supremes in 1966. Phil Collin's version from his album "Hello, I Must Be Going!" reached number one in the UK and number ten in the US.

6. Which British band sang "Hungry Like the Wolf"?

Answer: Duran Duran

"Hungry Like the Wolf" is from Duran Duran's 1982 album "Rio". It reached number three in the US and number five in the UK and Australia.

7. "I Love Rock 'N Roll" was a hit for which band?

Answer: Joan Jett and the Blackhearts

"I Love Rock 'N Roll" was originally recorded by The Arrows in 1975. Joan Jett and the Blackheart's version went to number one in the US and Australia, number four in the UK and number six in Germany.

8. "Eye of the Tiger" was an international hit for which band?

Answer: Survivor

"Eye of the Tiger" is by American rock group Survivor and is from the soundtrack to the movie "Rocky III". It got to number one in the US, UK, Australia and Finland.

9. Which band had a number one hit single with "Centerfold"?

Answer: J. Geils Band

"Centerfold" is from the J. Geils Band's album "Freeze Frame". It went to number one in the US and stayed there for six weeks. It also reached number three in the UK.

10. Which American rock band sang "Hard to Say I'm Sorry"?

Answer: Chicago

"Hard to Say I'm Sorry" is a ballad from Chicago's 1982 album "Chicago 16". It was written by David Foster and Peter Cetera. It reached number one in the US and number four in the UK.

Source: Author Velvet_Rain

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