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Quiz about Music of 1983
Quiz about Music of 1983

Music of 1983 Trivia Quiz


Do you remember the hits from 1983? Here is a great quiz from the top hundred songs of that year.

A multiple-choice quiz by mphsbanker. Estimated time: 2 mins.
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Author
mphsbanker
Time
2 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
221,177
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
14102
Awards
Top 20% Quiz
Last 3 plays: pfryguy (7/10), Guest 108 (10/10), Guest 104 (10/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. What Beatle teamed up with Michael Jackson for the hit "Say, Say, Say"? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Who sang the duet "Islands In The Stream" with Dolly Parton? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What former soap hunk hit the top of the charts with "Affair Of The Heart"? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What hit song did the Greg Kihn Band have in 1983 that was also the name of a popular quiz show? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Who sang "Tonight, I Celebrate My Love"? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Kenny Rogers had another hit duet in 1983. Who did Kenny have a hit single with on "We've Got Tonight"? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. What band appeared in this music video in suits and had the hit "True"? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. What band wore overalls in their music video for "Come On Eileen"? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Music of 1983 would not be complete without the mention of the band who had such hits as "Do You Really Want to Hurt Me" and "Time Clock of the Heart". Who was this band? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Which band sang "Burning Down The House" in 1983? Hint



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Most Recent Scores
Mar 27 2024 : pfryguy: 7/10
Mar 24 2024 : Guest 108: 10/10
Mar 21 2024 : Guest 104: 10/10
Mar 20 2024 : toddruby96: 10/10
Mar 20 2024 : Guest 8: 7/10
Mar 15 2024 : Guest 107: 10/10
Mar 13 2024 : Guest 24: 10/10
Mar 12 2024 : Dizart: 10/10
Mar 09 2024 : Guest 74: 10/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What Beatle teamed up with Michael Jackson for the hit "Say, Say, Say"?

Answer: Paul McCartney

Paul McCartney also teamed up with Michael Jackson that year for "The Girl is Mine".
2. Who sang the duet "Islands In The Stream" with Dolly Parton?

Answer: Kenny Rogers

Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton's song was in the top ten for the year.
3. What former soap hunk hit the top of the charts with "Affair Of The Heart"?

Answer: Rick Springfield

Ricky Springfield was on the soap "General Hospital".
4. What hit song did the Greg Kihn Band have in 1983 that was also the name of a popular quiz show?

Answer: Jeopardy

In the music video there was a spoof of the popular television show.
5. Who sang "Tonight, I Celebrate My Love"?

Answer: Peabo Bryson and Roberta Flack

Parri Austin and James Ingram had a hit that year also with "Baby, Come To Me".
6. Kenny Rogers had another hit duet in 1983. Who did Kenny have a hit single with on "We've Got Tonight"?

Answer: Sheena Easton

Sheena Easton's other hit in 1983 was "Telefone (Long Distance Love Affair)".
7. What band appeared in this music video in suits and had the hit "True"?

Answer: Spandau Ballet

Spandau Ballet have several hits that year including "Gold" and "Lifeline".
8. What band wore overalls in their music video for "Come On Eileen"?

Answer: Dexy's Midnight Runners

Dexy's Midnight Runners created a fashion craze of overalls after the video appeared on MTV.
9. Music of 1983 would not be complete without the mention of the band who had such hits as "Do You Really Want to Hurt Me" and "Time Clock of the Heart". Who was this band?

Answer: Culture Club

Boy George was the gender bending lead singer of this great band.
10. Which band sang "Burning Down The House" in 1983?

Answer: Talking Heads

Talking Heads made 98 on the list of the top 100 songs of 1983.
Source: Author mphsbanker

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