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I Can Name That '80s Tune Trivia Quiz


In this quiz, I give you the lyrics from a popular song from the 1980s and you identify the song's title. The images might be tangential clues. Good luck!

A photo quiz by PootyPootwell. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Time
3 mins
Type
Photo Quiz
Quiz #
395,911
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
9 / 10
Plays
1504
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
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Question 1 of 10
1. "If I were to say to you
'Can you keep a secret?'
Would you know just what to do?
Or where to keep it?"

What is the title of this song by ABC?
Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. "Won't you come see about me I'll be alone, dancing --- you know it
Baby tell me your troubles and doubts
Giving me everything inside and out"

What is the title of this song by Simple Minds?
Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. "By order of the prophet
We ban that boogie sound
Degenerate the faithful
With that crazy ____ sound"

What is the name of this song by the Clash?
Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. "Kissing like a bandit
Stealing time
Underneath the sycamore tree
Cupid by the hour sends valentines
To my sweet lover and me slowly surely"

What is the name of this song by Terence Trent D'Arby?
Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. "Now look at them yo-yo's that's the way you do it
You play the guitar on the MTV
That ain't workin' that's the way you do it"

What is the name of this song by Dire Straits?
Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. "I know when to go out
And when to stay in
Get things done
I catch a paper boy
But things don't really change
I'm standing in the wind
But I never wave bye-bye"

What is the name of this song by the legendary David Bowie?
Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. "______ are made of this
Who am I to disagree?
I travel the world And the seven seas
Everybody's looking for something"

What is the name of this song by the Eurythmics?
Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. "I walk along the avenue
I never thought I'd meet a girl like you
Meet a girl like you
With auburn hair and tawny eyes
The kind of eyes that hypnotize me through
You hypnotize me through"

What is the name of this song by A Flock of Seagulls?
Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. "How can u just leave me standing?
Alone in a world that's so cold? (So cold)
Maybe I'm just 2 demanding
Maybe I'm just like my father 2 bold
Maybe you're just like my mother
She's never satisfied (She's never satisfied)
Why do we scream at each other"

What is the name of this song by Prince?
Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. "Hey little sister what have you done
Hey little sister who's the only one
Hey little sister who's your superman
Hey little sister who's the one you want"

What is the name of this song by Billy Idol?
Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. "If I were to say to you 'Can you keep a secret?' Would you know just what to do? Or where to keep it?" What is the title of this song by ABC?

Answer: Poison Arrow

Two of ABC's biggest hits were "Poison Arrow" and "The Look of Love", both singles released in 1982. The band originated in Sheffield. The band was heavy on the synthesizer that defined the '80s sound. In the much-played video of "Poison Arrow', the part of the vixen was played by Lisa Vanderpump, who later became a reality TV star on the Bravo network.

This is an image of the Red Arrows, officially known as the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team.
2. "Won't you come see about me I'll be alone, dancing --- you know it Baby tell me your troubles and doubts Giving me everything inside and out" What is the title of this song by Simple Minds?

Answer: Don't You Forget About Me

If you've seen the movie "The Breakfast Club", then you are likely familiar with Simple Minds' 1985 hit "Don't You Forget About Me." Simple Minds hails from Glasgow, where several of the early band members had known each other since primary school. They were popular well into the 1990s.

This image is of an elephants, per the saying "Elephants never forget."
3. "By order of the prophet We ban that boogie sound Degenerate the faithful With that crazy ____ sound" What is the name of this song by the Clash?

Answer: Rock the Casbah

The Clash released "Rock the Casbah" in 1982 on their fifth album, Combat Rock. The song was written by the band's drummer, Topper Headon. But while the lead singer, Joe Strummer, liked the musical parts, he didn't care for Topper's lyrics. Strummer provided the song's eventual lyrics, which were about a fictional Arabic king trying to ban music from his kingdom.

This is an image of a Middle Eastern citadel, which is similar to a casbah.
4. "Kissing like a bandit Stealing time Underneath the sycamore tree Cupid by the hour sends valentines To my sweet lover and me slowly surely" What is the name of this song by Terence Trent D'Arby?

Answer: Wishing Well

"Wishing Well" was released by Terence Trent D'Arby's 1987 debut studio album "Introducing the Hardline According to Terence Trent D'Arby." D'Arby was born Terence Trent Howard in Manhattan in 1962, the son of a teacher. D'Arby, who took on the name Sananda Maitreya in 1995, was a Golden Gloves boxer before embarking on his musical career.

This is a picture of coins, which are often tossed into wishing wells.
5. "Now look at them yo-yo's that's the way you do it You play the guitar on the MTV That ain't workin' that's the way you do it" What is the name of this song by Dire Straits?

Answer: Money for Nothing

The English band Dire Straits had already had several big hits, including "Sultans of Swing", before they released "Money for Nothing" in 1985. Sting, the leader singer of The Police, another very popular band at the time, provided a few lyrics as well. Brothers Mark and David Knopfler, from Newcastle, formed the band with two friends in late 1970s. The band broke up and got together several times, and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2018.

This is an image of an old U.S. Mint, where U.S. money was printed.
6. "I know when to go out And when to stay in Get things done I catch a paper boy But things don't really change I'm standing in the wind But I never wave bye-bye" What is the name of this song by the legendary David Bowie?

Answer: Modern Love

Few musicians have had careers as long, successful, and varied as David Bowie. Bowie's storied career can be broken into different eras, and the track "Modern Love" falls into his modern and pop era. It was a single from his 1983 album "Let's Dance." It was also one of his biggest commercial hits, and featured Stevie Ray Vaughn on guitar.

This is an image of love birds.
7. "______ are made of this Who am I to disagree? I travel the world And the seven seas Everybody's looking for something" What is the name of this song by the Eurythmics?

Answer: Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)

"Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)" was Eurythmics' break-out hit. Released in 1983, the song reflects the pain of a previous band breaking up, according to Annie Lennox, Eurythmics' singer-songwriter. The band is named after Dalcroze eurhythmics, a type of musical instruction that incorporates movement and body awareness.

This is an image of sweets. They're actually made of play-dough.
8. "I walk along the avenue I never thought I'd meet a girl like you Meet a girl like you With auburn hair and tawny eyes The kind of eyes that hypnotize me through You hypnotize me through" What is the name of this song by A Flock of Seagulls?

Answer: I Ran (So Far Away)

"I Ran (So Far Away)" was a single from A Flock of Seagulls' self-titled debut album. With its synth-pop sound, it was an instant hit in the major music markets, including Australia, New Zealand, the U.K., and the U.S. A Flock of Seagulls was formed in Liverpool in 1980. Their band name was reportedly inspired by the novella "Jonathan Livingston Seagull" by Richard Bach.

This is an image of Tehran, the capital of Iran.
9. "How can u just leave me standing? Alone in a world that's so cold? (So cold) Maybe I'm just 2 demanding Maybe I'm just like my father 2 bold Maybe you're just like my mother She's never satisfied (She's never satisfied) Why do we scream at each other" What is the name of this song by Prince?

Answer: When Doves Cry

"When Doves Cry" was the lead single from Prince's 1984 album "Purple Rain" and the musician's first number one hit. Prince and the producer of his biographical movie, also called "Purple Rain", wanted a song that intermingled family dynamics with romantic intentions. Prince was born in Minneapolis where he remained after reaching the height of musical stardom.

This is an image of an ASCII symbol for crying. This is the kind of symbol people used on computers before emojis.
10. "Hey little sister what have you done Hey little sister who's the only one Hey little sister who's your superman Hey little sister who's the one you want" What is the name of this song by Billy Idol?

Answer: White Wedding

Few musicians hit the musical world with the energy of Billy Idol. Released in 1982, "White Wedding" is one of Idol's most recognized songs. The video, which featured Billy attending a gothic-style wedding, was in frequent rotation on MTV. The bride in the video was played by Billy's future (and future ex) wife Perri Lister.

This is an image of white bread.
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