Lyrics to more 80's songs Quiz | 1980s Lyrics

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1. 'You put the boom boom into my heart. You send my soul sky high when your loving starts. Jitterbug into my brain goes a bang bang bang til my feet do the same. If somethings bugging you. If something ain't right.' Which great 80s track do these lyrics belong to?

Answer: Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go

'Wake Me Up Before You Go Go' was a hit for Wham in 1984. It was their first number one record in the UK; they did go on to have several more number one hits. Wham was made up of George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley who met at High School and rocketed to fame initially with their bad boy image and later a more casual fashionable image.
In 1985 Wham were the first western pop group do gigs in China which gave them huge press coverage.

2. 'Lying in my bed I hear the clock tick I think of you. Caught up in circles confusion is nothing new. Flashback, warm nights, almost left behind. Suitcase of memories.' Now can you name this song?

Answer: Time After Time

'Time After Time' is a single by Cyndi Lauper. It was released in January 1984 and reached number three in the UK charts. It has been rated in the Best 100 80s records of all time! Her other well known song is 'Girls Just Wanna Have Fun' which got to two in the UK singles charts.

3. 'I need a photo opportunity. I want a shot at redemption. Don't wanna end up a cartoon in a cartoon graveyard. Bonedigger, bonedigger, dogs in the moonlight. Far away my well lit door.' A very catchy tune, can you name it?

Answer: You Can Call Me Al

'You Can Call Me Al' was a successful hit for Paul Simon. It reached four in the UK singles charts after its second release in 1986.

It was written by Paul Simon and is about a man going through a mid-life crisis. The video is very amusing and features Paul Simon and Chevy Chase. I won't spoil it if you haven't seen ... take a look.

4. 'A man in the dark in a picture frame, so mystic and soulful. A voice crying out in a piercing cry it stays with you until. The feeling has gone only you and I it means nothing to me.' You must remember these lines and I am sure you will choose the correct title.

Answer: Vienna

The record 'Vienna' gave Ultravox their first real success. It was released in 1981 and reached two in the UK singles charts and stayed at that position for four weeks. The records that kept it from number one were 'Woman' by John Lennon (acceptable 'cause this was a great song) and 'Shaddap You Face' by Joe Dolce (not acceptable as this was an annoying song).

5. 'Will you stand above me? Look my way never love me. Rain keeps falling. Rain keeps falling down down down. Will you recognise me? Call my name or walk on by. Rain keeps falling, rain keeps falling, down, down, down'. If you are singing these lyrics which song will you be listening to?

Answer: Don't You (Forget About Me)

'Don't You Forget About Me', a hit for Scottish pop group Simple Minds. It reached number seven in 1985, giving them their first top ten record in the UK.
This song was the title track to the film 'The Breakfast Club' and is probably the band's most well known record.
The band got its name from one of the lyrics to 'Jean Genie' by David Bowie, how bizarre?

6. 'What would you say if I called on you now. Saying I can't hold on. There's no easy way it gets harder each day. Please love me or I'll be gone, I'll be gone.' A fantastic song from this era; can you give me the title?

Answer: All Out Of Love

'All Out Of Love' was a pop ballad recorded by Air Supply It was released in 1980 and made it to eleven in the UK singles charts (although it should have gone to number one in my opinion).

Westlife covered this track as a duet with Delta Goodram and they sang it live on an episode of 'The X Factor'.

7. 'A baby being born to the overkill. Who cares what people say? We walk down love's motorway. Ambition and love wearing boxing gloves. And singing hearts and flowers.' This one is not so easy but have a go - what song is it?

Answer: Somewhere In My Heart

Aztec Camera had their biggest hit with 'Somewhere In My Heart' in 1988. It reached three in the UK singles charts. The song was written by Roddy Frame, the lead singer of Aztec Camera. Another interesting fact is that the brilliant Amy McDonald sang this song live on the radio!

8. 'We had to meet the enemy a mile away. Thunder in the air and the sky turns grey. Assembling the knights and their swords were sharp. There was a hope in our English hearts. Hear our roar, hear our sound. We're gonna fight until we have won this town.' What song is this?

Answer: Swords Of A Thousand Men

Released in 1981, Tempole Tudor's 'Swords of A Thousand Men' got to six in the UK singles charts. The singer of the band is Edward Tudor-Pole so it's pretty obviously where they got their name from. The band were first known to the public when they starred in a Sex Pistols films and some of their records were on the soundtrack.

9. 'I wish I could just make you turn around, turn around and see me cry. There's so much I need to say to you so many reasons why. You're the only one who ever knew me at all.' A real classic of the era, and it is called...?

Answer: Against All Odds

'Against All Odds' was written by Phil Collins for the film with the same name. It was released in 1984 and got to two in the UK singles charts. It reached number one when covered by Mariah Carey/Westlife in 2000.

10. 'Don't turn around I won't have to look at you. And what's not found is all that I see in you. My manners are failing me I'm left feeling ugly. And you say it's wonderful to live with I never will.' Another teaser but it is a great record of this era - what song is it?

Answer: Party Fears Two

'Party Fears Two' was a song by The Associates released in 1982 and reaching nine in the UK singles charts. The singer Billy MacKenzie sadly took his own life in 1997. A band called Microfilm did a track in remembrance of Billy and it was called 'I'll Sing Like Billy MacKenzie In Heaven'.

11. 'So needless to say, I'm odds and ends. But I'll be stumbling away. Slowly learning life is okay. Say after me, it's no better to be safe than sorry.' A great tune with a classic black and white video; what is the song?

Answer: Take On Me

'Take On Me', written by A-ha, reached two in the UK singles charts in 1985. And although it was beaten by their hit 'The Sun Always Shines On TV', I think people still think of 'Take On Me' as their greatest hit and it gets played more on the radio. The video won six awards, it was a very clever video .. watch on youtube!

12. 'And when I next saw you. My heart reached out for you but my arms stuck like glue to my sides. If I could've held you, I would've held you but I'd choke rather than swallow my pride.' Great tune, you know what to do - pick the title.

Answer: Rip It Up

'Rip It Up' was Orange Juice's only top 40 single. It got to number eight in the UK charts in 1983. Edwyn Collins was the lead singer of this short-lived band and he wrote the catchy little tune.

13. 'My head is in a spin. My feet don't touch the ground. Because you're near to me my head goes round and round. My knees are shaking baby. My heart it beats like a drum.' A real disco track; what is the name of it?

Answer: Feels Like I'm In Love

'Feels Like I'm In Love' was a real funky little tune. It was a number one record in 1980 for Kelly Marie. It was booted off by The Police and their song 'Don't Stand So Close To Me'.
The song was written by Ray Dorset for the one and only Elvis Presley. It was never released by Elvis but was a B side to a record by Ray's group Mungo Jerry.

14. 'You see my old man's got a problem. He lives with the bottle that's the way it is. He says his body too old for working. His body too young to look like his. Mama went off and left him. She wanted more from life than he could give.' A fantastic song, please give the title.

Answer: Fast Car

Tracy Chapman released 'Fast Car' in 1988. It was heard by the public when she sang it at Nelson Mandela's 70th birthday tribute and became a big hit for her reaching four in the UK charts.

15. 'If I were to say to you. Can you keep a secret? Would you know just what to do or where to keep it. Then I say I love you and foul the situation. Hey girl I thought we were the right combination.' A real classic group of the 80s, what is this track called?

Answer: Poison Arrow

'Poison Arrow' by ABC was the band's second top 40 record but their first top ten record reaching six in the UK charts. Karen Clayton provides backing vocals.

16. 'As a boy my family thought I'd be their ruin. But when I was bad my mum knew what I was doing. While I tried my best not to leave any clues. She always found out ...'. A great song, do you remember it?

Answer: Intuition

'Intuition' was a song by Linx which reached seven in the UK singles chart in early 1981. The band members were singer David Grant and other band member Peter Martin. The band split in 1983 and David Grant has had some solo hits, a few duets, starred as a pop talent judge and is often a part of the panel on 'The Wright Stuff'.

17. 'When I'm in the shower I'm afraid to wash my hair. Cause I might open my eyes and find someone standing there. People say I'm crazy just a little touched but maybe showers remind me of Psycho too much.' An absolute legendary song from this era, name it please.

Answer: Somebody's Watching Me

Rockwell's single 'Somebody's Watching Me', featuring the great late Micheal Jackson in the chorus, was released in 1984 and got to six in the UK singles charts. The song relates to the fear of being followed and watched and at one point makes reference to the famous 'Psycho' shower scene.

18. 'Ticket to ride, white line highway. Tell all your friends that they can go my way. Pay your toll, sell your soul. Pound for pound cost more than gold. The longer you stay the more you pay.' A rap song, what is it called?

Answer: White Lines (Don't Do It)

'White Lines (Don't Do It)' was a hit for Grandmaster Flash and Melle Mel. A song which was a warning against taking drugs or getting involve in drug dealing. It got to number seven in the UK singles chart.

19. 'I never thought it could happen being close to someone like you. But you know this isn't just a minute affair. But if we take time and take a lot of care. I love everything about it.' A great song sung by a duet, what is it called?

Answer: Another Step

Written by Kim Wilde and Steve Byrd and performed by Kim Wilde and Junior. This was a hit in 1987 and reached six in the UK singles charts. Junior is best known for his song 'Mama Used To Say' which is a very catchy little tune.

20. 'I live among the creatures of the night. I haven't got the will to try and fight. Against a new tomorrow so I guess I'll just believe it. That tomorrow never comes.' Select the song which has these lyrics.

Answer: Self Control

'Self Control' was an international hit in 1984 for Laura Branigan, reaching the top ten in most singles charts. The video of which caused problems as it was deemed 'too steamy' and had to be edited before it was shown on TV. What was she thinking? Laura is also well known for her hit song 'Gloria'.

21. 'I saw you walking by the other day. I know that you saw me you turned away. I was lost. You see I never loved no one as much as you. I fooled around but tell me now just who is hurting who?' A great record from this era, you are probably humming it already but can you name it?

Answer: I Should Have Known Better

'Should Have Known Better' was a number one hit record for Jim Diamond in 1984. It was released at the same time as Band Aid's 'Do They Know It's Christmas'. Jim told the public to support the great charity instead of buying his record. The charity record got to number one and stayed there for five weeks.

22. 'You took a mystery and made me want it. You got a pedestal and put me on it. You made me love you and of feeling nothing. Something that you do.' A real classic by a well known diva. What is it called?

Answer: Chain Reaction

'Chain Reaction' was written by The Bee Gees and in lots of ways it is quite obvious. It was a giant hit for Diana Ross reaching one in the UK singles charts. The Bee Gees also provided backing vocals which compliment Diana's voice. An all time great, me thinks.

23. 'Time and again I tell myself I stay clean tonight. But the little green wheels are following me. Oh no not again. I'm stuck with a valuable friend. I'm happy, hope you're happy too.' A great hit for one man, what is the song called?

Answer: Ashes To Ashes

David Bowie's 'Ashes To Ashes' made it to one in the UK singles charts back in 1980. It went straight to number one after its release. The song makes reference to one of his earlier songs called 'Space Oddity' and a character called Major Tom. Major Tom went from being a hippie astronaut travelling beyond the stars to a junkie. David Bowie claims the record is like a childrens' nursery rhyme, a very complex one me thinks!

24. 'People around every corner. They seem to smile and say. We don't care what your name is boy. We'll never turn you away.' A very memorable song of this era, what is it called?

Answer: Ferry Cross The Mersey

'Ferry Cross The Mersey' is a song written by Gerry Marsden and originally sung by his band Gerry And The Pacemakers of which he was the singer. The Mersey is a river which runs from Liverpool into the Irish Sea.
In 1989 the song was re-recorded by Liverpool's Gerry Marsden, Holly Johnson, Paul McCartney and The Christians as a charity record. The proceeds went to those affected by the Hillsborough Disaster which claimed 96 lives.

25. 'I see magic in your eyes. I hear the magic in your sighs. Just when I think I'm gonna get away. I hear those words that you always say.' Can you remember which song has these lyrics?

Answer: Abracadabra

'Abracadabra' was a hit for The Steve Miller Band in 1982. The song knocked Chicago's 'Hard To Say I'm Sorry' from the number one slot, which is quite ironic because in 1976 Chicago's 'Hard To Say I'm Sorry' knocked The Steve Miller Band's 'Rock'n' Me' off the number one spot.

Source: Author JenPenWen

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Lyrics to more 80's songs Trivia Quiz

The 80s was my era, the music was great! These are some more songs that I loved. Just work out which song has the given lyrics.

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